Discovering Slovakia: A Souvenir Adventure at Bratislava Castle

Fluent Fiction – Slovak www.FluentFiction.org/Slovak Story Transcript: Sk: Bola krásna letná sobota. En: It was a beautiful summer Saturday. Sk: Z trónu na vrchole Bratislavského hradu sa otvárala nádherná panoráma na hlavné mesto Slovenska. En: From the throne at the top of Bratislava Castle, a stunning panorama of Slovakia’s capital city spread out. Sk: Vyhodiť…

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Spring Adventures: Great Wall Climb & New Friendships

Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 春天来了,花儿开了,天气很暖和。 En: Spring has arrived, the flowers have bloomed, and the weather is very warm. Zh: 这一天,小明、丽丽和强强决定去长城春游。 En: On this day, Xiao Ming, Lili, and Qiangqiang decided to go on a spring outing to the Great Wall. Zh: 他们早上七点出发。 En: They set off at seven…

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Ahmet’s Grand Bazaar: Bargains & Camel Surprises

Fluent Fiction – Turkish www.FluentFiction.org/Turkish Story Transcript: Tr: Kapalıçarşı’nın renkli sokaklarında Ahmet yavaşça dolaşıyordu. En: In the colorful streets of the Grand Bazaar, Ahmet was strolling slowly. Tr: Gözleri bir halı standına takıldı. En: His eyes caught on a carpet stall. Tr: “Ne güzel desenler,” dedi kendi kendine. En: “What beautiful patterns,” he said to…

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Mystical Encounters in Snowdonia: The Ancient Stone Circle

Fluent Fiction – Welsh www.FluentFiction.org/Welsh Story Transcript: Cy: Roedd hi’n fore heulog yn y Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri. En: It was a sunny morning in Snowdonia National Park. Cy: Rhoddodd Rhys a Carys eu sachau ar eu cefnau. En: Rhys and Carys put their bags on their backs. Cy: Roedd dŵr a bara menyn gyda nhw.…

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A Radiant Tet: Family Traditions in Hanoi’s Bustling Old Quarter

Fluent Fiction – Vietnamese www.FluentFiction.org/Vietnamese Story Transcript: Vi: Sáng Hà Nội rực rỡ, phố phường tấp nập. En: Hanoi’s morning is radiant, the streets bustling. Vi: Ở khu phố cổ, gia đình nhỏ của Minh, Lan và Bình đang chuẩn bị đón Tết. En: In the Old Quarter, Minh, Lan, and Binh’s small family is…

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Art Triumph in Le Marais: Friends’ Creative Journey to Success

Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Fr: Dans le quartier animé du Marais à Paris, un petit groupe d’amis préparait une exposition d’art spéciale. En: In the lively neighborhood of Le Marais in Paris, a small group of friends was preparing a special art exhibition. Fr: Élodie, Marc et Sophie avaient travaillé dur pendant…

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Cultural Rhythms: How Friendship Blossomed at Fushimi Inari

Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 京都の秋は美しい。 En: Autumn in Kyoto is beautiful. Ja: 紅葉がきれいだ。 En: The fall foliage is stunning. Ja: その秋の中、広志、彩、そして健二は伏見稲荷大社に来た。 En: In the midst of such an autumn, Hiroshi, Aya, and Kenji visited Fushimi Inari Taisha. Ja: 「文化祭の準備をしないとね。」広志が言った。 En: “We need to prepare for the cultural festival,” Hiroshi said. Ja:…

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Engineers Save Ancient Rome: Tech Crisis at the Colosseum

Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: It: Nel cuore di Roma, il Colosseo si erge maestoso, un monumento alla storia antica. En: In the heart of Rome, the Colosseum stands majestic, a monument to ancient history. It: Ora, però, è diverso. En: Now, however, it is different. It: Non è più un’arena di gladiatori,…

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Dancing by the Balaton: Friends Shine Under the Hungarian Sky

Fluent Fiction – Hungarian www.FluentFiction.org/Hungarian Story Transcript: Hu: Balatonfüred nyaralóváros. En: Balatonfüred is a resort town. Hu: Gyönyörű tó partján fekszik. En: It lies on the shore of a beautiful lake. Hu: Itt él László, Eszter és Bence. En: This is where László, Eszter, and Bence live. Hu: Mindhárman diákok és nagy barátok. En: All…

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Reconnecting at Chatuchak: A Journey of Friendship and Flavor

Fluent Fiction – Thai www.FluentFiction.org/Thai Story Transcript: Th: เมื่อวันเสาร์ที่ผ่านมา อากาศสดใส มากอมเย็น En: Last Saturday, the weather was bright, cool, and delightful. Th: ซมชัย ได้แผน กับเพื่อนสมัยเรียน ประเพณี และอาทิตย์ ไปตลาดจตุจักร En: Somchai had made plans to meet up with his old school friends, Prapheni and Arthit, at the Chatuchak Market. Th: ซมชัย มีความตื่นเต้น เพราะเขาไม่ได้เจอกับประเพณีและอาทิตย์นานมากแล้ว En: Somchai was…

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