Archive for June 2024
Frozen Secrets: Unearthing Ancient Treasures at Lake Baikal
Fluent Fiction – Russian www.FluentFiction.org/Ru Story Transcript: Ru: Зимний ветер проносился над озером Байкал. En: The winter wind swept over Lake Baikal. Ru: Вдали виднелись белые покрытые льдом горы. En: In the distance, white, ice-covered mountains could be seen. Ru: Василия и Игорь стояли на берегу. En: Vasiliy and Igor stood on the shore. Ru:…
Read MoreFamily Secrets: Fábio’s Lost Brother in Lisbon
Fluent Fiction – Portuguese 🇵🇹 www.FluentFiction.org/portuguese-pt Story Transcript: Pt: Nas ruas estreitas e charmosas de Alfama, Fábio subia os degraus da velha casa da sua avó. En: In the narrow and charming streets of Alfama, Fábio climbed the steps of his grandmother’s old house. Pt: O cheiro de pão fresco e sardinhas assadas enchia o…
Read MoreWhere Sunsets and Serendipity Converge: A Lookout Point Tale
Fluent Fiction – Portuguese 🇧🇷 www.FluentFiction.org/portuguese-br Story Transcript: Pt: Há um lugar especial na cidade, onde o céu encontra o mar. En: There is a special place in the city where the sky meets the sea. Pt: Esse lugar é o mirante. En: This place is the lookout point. Pt: No mirante, o tempo parece…
Read MoreDiscovering Bulgaria: A Family’s Journey Through Rila Monastery
Fluent Fiction – Bulgarian www.FluentFiction.org/Bulgarian Story Transcript: Bg: Красивото слънце грее ярко над Рилския манастир. En: The beautiful sun shines brightly over the Rila Monastery. Bg: Семейство Петрови пристигат рано сутринта. En: The Petrov family arrives early in the morning. Bg: Пред манастира стои мрежеста порта, над която се извисява голям кръст. En: In front…
Read MoreThe Enigmatic Amulet: A Night of Ancient Magic in Lviv
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: Темної літньої ночі, під сяйвом повного місяця, Львів оживав святкуванням Івана Купала. En: On a dark summer night, under the glow of a full moon, Lviv came alive with the celebration of Ivan Kupala. Uk: Над містом лунали пісні й сміх, а юнаки та дівчата плели вінки…
Read MoreA Serendipitous Switch: Walks, Phones, and Friendship in Beijing
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 北京的秋天，天高气爽。 En: Autumn in Beijing is known for its clear skies and pleasant weather. Zh: 小明和丽丽约好去天坛公园散步。 En: Xiao Ming and Lili had planned to take a walk in the Temple of Heaven Park. Zh: 他们一早来到公园，阳光透过树叶洒在他们身上，十分温暖。 En: Early in the morning, they arrived at the park,…
Read MoreExploring Neuschwanstein: A Magical Castle Adventure
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Früh am Morgen strahlt die Sonne hell über den Bergen. En: Early in the morning, the sun shines brightly over the mountains. De: Lukas, Sophie und Maximilian sind aufgeregt. En: Lukas, Sophie, and Maximilian are excited. De: Sie stehen vor dem prächtigen Schloss Neuschwanstein. En: They stand…
Read MoreAn Old Letter to Turku: Onni’s Journey to Family and Self
Fluent Fiction – Finnish www.FluentFiction.org/Finnish Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin keskusrautatieaseman suuret kellot tikittivät hiljaa, kun Onni asteli asemalaiturille. En: The large clocks at Helsinki Central Railway Station ticked quietly as Onni walked onto the platform. Fi: Ulkona tuuli puhalsi, mutta aseman sisällä oli lämmin ja kiireinen tunnelma. En: Outside, the wind was blowing, but inside…
Read MoreMessages in the Sky: Navigating Tokyo’s High-Tech Future
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 東京の朝は、いつも忙しい。 En: Tokyo mornings are always busy. Ja: 渋谷スクランブル交差点には、多くの人が行き交う。 En: At the Shibuya scramble crossing, many people come and go. Ja: 田中ユキもその一人だ。 En: Tanaka Yuki is one of them. Ja: 今日、彼女は大切なプレゼンテーションがある。 En: Today, she has an important presentation. Ja: しかし、彼女の心は空に向かっていた。 En: However, her mind was drifting toward…
Read MoreMiracle in Madrid: How Quick Actions Saved María’s Life
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Es: En un soleado día de primavera, en el corazón de Madrid, el bullicio de la Plaza Mayor brillaba con vida. En: On a sunny spring day in the heart of Madrid, the bustle of Plaza Mayor sparkled with life. Es: Allí, entre las masas de turistas y…
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