Election Day: Family Bonds Beyond Political Beliefs
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: De: Die Sonne schien durch die bunten Blätter der Bäume auf den Bürgersteig vor dem Wahllokal. En: The sun shone through the colorful leaves of the trees onto the sidewalk in front of the Wahllokal. De: Es war ein kühler Herbsttag, und die Luft war frisch. En: It…
Read MoreLove Latviju: How an Unexpected Encounter Changed Two Lives
Fluent Fiction – Latvian www.FluentFiction.org/Latvian Story Transcript: Lv: Latvijas rudens bija krāšņs, un iecienītie dzeltenīgie un sarkanie lapu toņi svētīja Rīgas ielas. En: The Latvijas autumn was magnificent, and the beloved yellow and red leaf tones graced the Rīgas streets. Lv: Cilvēki sildījās šallēs un ievācās vietējā kopienas centrā, kur notika ikgadējā “Mīlēt Latviju” balsošanas…
Read MoreFrom Doubt to Action: An Unexpected Journey to the Ballot Box
Fluent Fiction – Irish www.FluentFiction.org/Irish Story Transcript: Ga: I lár an fhómhair i mBaile Átha Cliath, bhí Caoimhe agus Eoin ag ullmhú le haghaidh lá speisialta. En: In the middle of autumn in Baile Átha Cliath, Caoimhe and Eoin were preparing for a special day. Ga: Bhí sé leathuair an chloig i bhfad sula n-oscail…
Read MoreFrom Casting Votes to Saving Souls: Rohan’s Inspiring Journey
Fluent Fiction – Hindi www.FluentFiction.org/Hindi Story Transcript: Hi: शरद ऋतु की ठंडक में, जब पत्ते धीरे-धीरे जमीन पर गिर रहे थे, नगर के चुनाव केंद्र में हलचल मची हुई थी। En: In the coolness of autumn, as the leaves were slowly falling to the ground, there was a bustle at the city’s polling center. Hi:…
Read MoreHelena’s Journey: A Vote, A Voice, An Awakening
Fluent Fiction – Greek www.FluentFiction.org/Greek Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: η γοητεία : the charm το εκλογικό κέντρο : the polling station οι υποχρεώσεις : the responsibilities ο υποψήφιος : the candidate η πόλη : the city ο συνωστισμός : the congestion οι αρχαίες στήλες : the ancient columns τα συντρίμμια : the ruins το άρωμα…
Read MoreJovan’s First Vote: A Journey to Independence
Fluent Fiction – Serbian www.FluentFiction.org/Serbian Story Transcript: Sr: Јован је стајао испред локалног друштвеног центра у Београду, држећи папир са именима кандидата у руци. En: Jovan stood in front of the local community center in Beogradu, holding a paper with the candidates’ names in his hand. Sr: Јесењи ветар је дувао, разносећи пожутело лишће тако…
Read MoreBuilding Bridges at the Ballot Box: A Tale of School Unity
Fluent Fiction – Estonian www.FluentFiction.org/Estonian Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: hääletuskeskus : polling station kandidaat : candidate kogukond : community ebatõhus : ineffective murelik : concerned vaidlus : argument intensiivne : intense lahendus : solution haridus : education kesktee : middle ground raha : funding klassiruum : classroom heaolu : well-being vahe : difference tulemus :…
Read MoreAutumn Dreams: A Risk, A Craft, and A New Beginning
Fluent Fiction – Ukrainian www.FluentFiction.org/Ukrainian Story Transcript: Uk: На площі Ринок у Львові завжди панувала особлива атмосфера, та восени все виглядало казково. En: In Ploshcha Rynok in Lviv, there was always a special atmosphere, but in autumn everything looked magical. Uk: Барвисті листя прикрашали землю, в повітрі витав аромат свіжоспечених пиріжків і імбирного напою, а…
Read MoreMing’s Rainy Day Revolution: Community Change Begins Here
Fluent Fiction – Mandarin Chinese www.FluentFiction.org/Mandarin Chinese Story Transcript: Zh: 北京的秋天很美，树叶变黄，空气中有一种特别的清新。 En: Beijing in autumn is very beautiful; the leaves turn yellow, and there is a special freshness in the air. Zh: 今天是中秋节，公园里挂满了灯笼，显得格外喜庆。 En: Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and the park is filled with lanterns, giving it a particularly festive feel. Zh: 然而，这一天对明来说意义非凡——今天是社区选举的日子。 En:…
Read MoreA Sweet Debate: Tradition Meets Innovation in Gelato
Fluent Fiction – Italian www.FluentFiction.org/Italian Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: l’autunno : the autumn le foglie : the leaves danzare : to dance impazienti : impatient riempire : to fill l’atmosfera : the atmosphere il campanello : the bell curiosità : curiosity il quaderno da disegno : the sketchbook l’attenzione : attention avvincente : engaging misto…
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