Small Town Elections: Surviving Chaos and Strengthening Bonds
Fluent Fiction – Bulgarian www.FluentFiction.org/Bulgarian Story Transcript: Bg: В хладния есенен ден, на фона на оранжевите и златни листа, се намира общинският център на малкото българско градче. En: On a chilly autumn day, against the backdrop of orange and golden leaves, stands the municipal center of the small Bulgarian town. Bg: Вътре, в слабо осветената…
Read MoreJakub’s Autumn Vote: A Journey to Self-Determination
Fluent Fiction – Czech www.FluentFiction.org/Czech Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: větřík : breeze šustil : rustled chodníky : sidewalks volby : election očekávání : anticipation zmatek : confusion ideály : ideal tlak : pressure hájil : defended tradice : traditions volební místnost : polling station kabinka : booth zklamat : disappoint radovali : rejoicing šeptali :…
Read MoreBuilding Dreams: The Impact of One Vote in Ho Chi Minh City
Fluent Fiction – Vietnamese www.FluentFiction.org/Vietnamese Story Transcript: Vi: Trong một buổi sáng mát mẻ của mùa thu, Ho Chi Minh City như bừng sức sống khi mọi người đổ về nhà văn hóa cộng đồng để thực hiện quyền bầu cử. En: On a cool autumn morning, Ho Chi Minh City burst with life as…
Read MoreThe Unexpected Lesson at the Heart of Civic Duty
Fluent Fiction – Finnish www.FluentFiction.org/Finnish Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: vilkas : lively syksyinen : autumn vaahteran : maple äänestäjien : voters jännitystä : excitement keskustelivat : conversed kirkkauden : brightness kalpeat : pale hengitys : breathing hymähti : chuckled hikeä : sweat sydän : heart ensisijainen : paramount taivuttaa : persuade määränpää : destination vääristyivät…
Read MoreFainting at the Polls: A Story of Courage and Community
Fluent Fiction – Spanish www.FluentFiction.org/Spanish Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: fresca : crisp la plaza : plaza la energía : energy susurraba : whispered las hojas caídas : fallen leaves la determinación : determination borroso : blurred se desmayó : fainted la ambulancia : ambulance el propósito : purpose el ambiente : surroundings el voluntario :…
Read MoreAutumn of Choices: A Referendum’s Test in Stockholm
Fluent Fiction – Swedish www.FluentFiction.org/Swedish Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: livlig : lively samlingslokal : gathering smyckade : adorned spänd : tense folkomröstning : referendum orättvisor : injustices ivrig : eager tänk om : reconsider delad : torn gått isär : diverged önskan : desire beslutsamma : determined frustrationen : frustration ögonblick : moment respekt :…
Read MoreBudi’s Choice: Balancing Hope & Future at the Polls
Fluent Fiction – Indonesian www.FluentFiction.org/Indonesian Story Transcript: Id: Pagi itu, di bawah sinar matahari musim semi, Budi berdiri di antrean Tempat Pemungutan Suara. En: That morning, under the spring sunshine, Budi stood in line at the polling station. Id: Udara segar, dan bunga-bunga jacaranda ungu berserakan di tanah, seolah menyambut para pemilih yang berdatangan. En:…
Read MoreFrom Ballots to Bonds: A Father and Son’s Election Day Journey
Fluent Fiction – Slovenian www.FluentFiction.org/Slovenian Story Transcript: Sl: Topel vetrič je zibal javorjeve liste, ki so kot zlati konfeti poplesavali po tleh pred vaško dvorano. En: A warm breeze swayed the javorjeve leaves, which danced like golden confetti on the ground in front of the village hall. Sl: Luka je s stisnjeno roko držal roko…
Read MoreMystery and Integrity: An Autumn Election in Amsterdam
Fluent Fiction – Dutch www.FluentFiction.org/Dutch Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: levendige : lively herfstdag : autumn community : community fris : crisp spanning : tension voelbaar : palpable vrijwilliger : volunteer waarnemer : observer kritische : critical paniek : panic stembus : ballot box verdwenen : missing geroezemoes : murmur opzet : foul play discussie :…
Read MoreLantern Reflections: Connections and Courage in Hội An
Fluent Fiction – Vietnamese www.FluentFiction.org/Vietnamese Story Transcript: Vi: Đêm Hội An lung linh sắc màu. En: The night in Hội An is resplendent with colors. Vi: Những chiếc đèn lồng rực rỡ đong đưa theo làn gió mát. En: The vibrant lanterns sway gently in the cool breeze. Vi: Từng chiếc phản chiếu ánh sáng…
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