Archive for October 2024
How Rugby Sparked Gwen’s Empowering Journey
Fluent Fiction – Welsh www.FluentFiction.org/Welsh Story Transcript: Cy: Roedd hi’n fore clir, ond oer, wrth i blant ysgol Gerddi Haul waith eu ffordd i Stadwm y Mileniwm, Caerdydd. En: It was a clear but cold morning as the schoolchildren of Gerddi Haul made their way to the Stadwm y Mileniwm, Caerdydd. Cy: Roedd y coed…
Read MoreRekindling Friendships: A Chuseok Reunion in Seoul
Fluent Fiction – Korean www.FluentFiction.org/Korean Story Transcript: Ko: 롯데월드 타워의 창 너머로 서울의 야경이 펼쳐져 있었다. En: Beyond the windows of the Lotte World Tower, the night view of Seoul was spread out. Ko: 가을이 깊어가면서 붉고 황금빛으로 물든 도시가 더욱 아름다워 보였다. En: As autumn deepened, the city, dyed in red and gold hues,…
Read MoreMystery of the Lost Love Letter: A Helsinki Adventure
Fluent Fiction – Finnish www.FluentFiction.org/Finnish Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: kirpeä : crisp odotus : anticipation kihelmöivä : tingling lipuivat : drifted kurkistavan : peeking utelias : intrigued täristen : trembling harjoitettuja : practiced kaipaamaan : yearning kokoontuminen : gathering erheettömästi : unmistakably selata : browse selvittämistä : uncovering ystävät : enthusiasts väärinkäsitys : misunderstanding kohtaaminen…
Read MoreFinding Freedom: An Architect’s Journey in Bratislava
Fluent Fiction – Slovak www.FluentFiction.org/Slovak Story Transcript: Sk: Jana sa prechádzala po uliciach Bratislavy, každým krokom bližšie k svojmu cieľu. En: Jana walked through the streets of Bratislava, with each step bringing her closer to her destination. Sk: Vzduch bol chladný, ale svieži, a lístie žiarilo farbami jesene. En: The air was cold but fresh,…
Read MoreFacing Fears: A Harrowing Experience at Tokyo Skytree
Fluent Fiction – Japanese www.FluentFiction.org/Japanese Story Transcript: Ja: 東京スカイツリーの展望台は、東京の景色を一望する絶好の場所です。 En: The Tokyo Skytree observation deck is an excellent place to get a panoramic view of Tokyo. Ja: 秋の澄んだ空気の中で、街の風景は色とりどりの紅葉に包まれています。 En: In the clear autumn air, the city’s landscape is enveloped in a variety of colorful autumn leaves. Ja: その日、ハルキ、アイコ、そしてレンは、スカイツリーの頂上にいました。 En: On that day, Haruki, Aiko, and…
Read MoreStrangers in the Tower: A Journey of Courage and Connection
Fluent Fiction – German www.FluentFiction.org/German Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: der Himmel : the sky wechselhaft : changeable der Ingenieur : the engineer Unbehagen : unease die Lippe : the lip die Höhenangst : the heights majestätisch : majestic die Künstlerin : the artist entschlossen : determinedly überwinden : to overcome die Werke : the works…
Read MoreBeyond the Lens: A Cliffside Tale of Love and Priorities
Fluent Fiction – Irish www.FluentFiction.org/Irish Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an ghaoth ag séideadh go tréan ag Aillte an Mhothair. En: The wind was blowing fiercely at Aillte an Mhothair. Ga: Bhí Aoife agus Cillian ina seasamh ar an imeall, ag feiceáil na tonntacha móra ag bualadh in aghaidh na carraigeacha. En: Aoife and Cillian stood…
Read MoreHigh Hopes: How a Cable Car Ride Conquered Fear
Fluent Fiction – Afrikaans www.FluentFiction.org/Afrikaans Story Transcript: Af: Die son skyn helder oor die Moederstad. En: The sun shines brightly over the Moederstad. Af: Jannie, Elize en Kobus is in die kabelkarretjie wat oor die stad sweef. En: Jannie, Elize, and Kobus are in the cable car that sweeps over the city. Af: Die plan…
Read MoreSkyscrapers and Serendipity: Nikola’s Journey to Opportunity
Fluent Fiction – Serbian www.FluentFiction.org/Serbian Story Transcript: Sr: Николина стопала одјекивала су по мермерном поду док је корачао кроз лоби једног од најмодернијих небодера у Београдском Ватерфронту. En: Nikolina footsteps resonated across the marble floor as he walked through the lobby of one of the most modern skyscrapers in the Beogradski Waterfront. Sr: Јесен је…
Read MoreReunions and Renewals: A Parisian Journey of Forgiveness
Fluent Fiction – French www.FluentFiction.org/French Story Transcript: Vocabulary Words: la lumière du matin : the morning light arpenter : to wander lourd : heavy les souvenirs : the memories les regrets : the regrets des figures marquantes : significant figures une vague de nostalgie : a wave of nostalgia s’emparer de : to wash over…
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