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Fluent Fiction - German: Mending Ties at Oktoberfest: Lukas' Journey of Reconciliation
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Story Transcript:
De: Der goldene Herbstwind wehte durch die Straßen von München und brachte eine besondere Stimmung mit sich.
En: The golden autumn wind blew through the streets of Munich, bringing a special atmosphere with it.
De: Es war Oktoberfest, und die ganze Stadt war voller Leben.
En: It was Oktoberfest, and the whole city was full of life.
De: Lu...
Episode • 7 September 2024 • 18m and 9s
Fluent Fiction - German: A Spicy Connection: Love and Craft at Berlin's Farmers' Market
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Story Transcript:
De: Der Herbstwind wehte durch die Straßen Berlins und brachte den Duft von frisch gebackenem Brot und würzigen Käsesorten mit sich.
En: The autumn wind blew through the streets of Berlin, carrying the scent of freshly baked bread and spicy cheeses.
De: Auf dem traditionellen Bauernmarkt herrschte lebhaftes Treiben.
En: The traditional farmers' market was buzzing with act...
Episode • 6 September 2024 • 16m and 24s
Fluent Fiction - German: Finding Creativity in Imperfection: Lukas's Journey
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Story Transcript:
De: Lukas saß still an seinem Schreibtisch.
En: Lukas sat quietly at his desk.
De: Draußen tanzten die Herbstblätter im Wind.
En: Outside, the autumn leaves danced in the wind.
De: Müde legte er den Bleistift nieder und schaute auf sein unfertiges Architekturprojekt.
En: Weary, he put down his pencil and looked at his unfinished architecture project.
Episode • 5 September 2024 • 17m and 3s
Fluent Fiction - German: Souvenirs of the Soul: A Journey of Trust and Friendship
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Story Transcript:
De: Klaus und Ingrid gingen entlang eines schmalen Waldweges.
En: Klaus and Ingrid walked along a narrow forest path.
De: Der Himmel war klar, und die Sonne schien sanft durch die Blätter.
En: The sky was clear, and the sun gently shone through the leaves.
De: Die Luft war frisch und voller Ruhe.
En: The air w...
Episode • 4 September 2024 • 14m and 57s
Fluent Fiction - German: The Great Sausage Standoff: A Day to Remember at Oktoberfest
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Story Transcript:
De: Die Sonne strahlte über München und tauchte das Oktoberfest in ein warmes Licht.
En: The sun shone over Munich, casting a warm light on the Oktoberfest.
De: Die Luft war erfüllt von der Musik der Blaskapellen, dem Lachen der Menschen und dem verführerischen Duft von gebratenen Würstchen und frisch gebackenen Brezen.
En: The air was fille...
Episode • 3 September 2024 • 18m and
Fluent Fiction - German: From Nervous Guide to Confident Storyteller: A Castle Tour
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Story Transcript:
De: Die kühle Herbstluft wehte durch die Bäume und färbte die Blätter um das Schloss Neuschwanstein in leuchtende Rot- und Goldtöne.
En: The cool autumn air rustled through the trees, painting the leaves around Neuschwanstein Castle in brilliant shades of red and gold.
De: Eine Gruppe von Touristen stand erwartungsvoll am Eingang des märchenhaften Schlosses.
En: A...
Episode • 2 September 2024 • 16m and 12s
Fluent Fiction - German: New Beginnings: Where Friendship Blossoms in Autumn
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Story Transcript:
De: Die Sonne warf einen sanften, goldenen Schimmer durch die bunten Blätter der Bäume, die rund um die gemütliche Hütte standen.
En: The sun cast a gentle, golden glow through the colorful leaves of the trees surrounding the cozy cabin.
De: Es war der erste Schultag.
En: It was the first day of school.
De: Der kühle H...
Episode • 1 September 2024 • 18m and 26s
Fluent Fiction - German: Sailing Through Storms: Finding Clarity in Hamburg's Harbor
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Story Transcript:
De: Die Sonne schien hell über dem Hamburger Hafen.
En: The sun shone brightly over the Hamburg harbor.
De: Die Möwen kreischten und stahlen die Aufmerksamkeit der Besucher.
En: Seagulls screeched, capturing the attention of visitors.
De: Es war Spätsommer und die Luft war angenehm warm.
En: It was late summer, and the air was pleasantly warm.
Episode • 31 August 2024 • 18m and 49s
Fluent Fiction - German: From Berlin to High-Tech City: Lars's Big AI Leap
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Story Transcript:
De: Lars stand am Fenster seines Hotelzimmers in High-Tech City.
En: Lars stood at the window of his hotel room in High-Tech City.
De: Die Sonne strahlte durch die großen Glasfronten der glänzenden Gebäude.
En: The sun shone through the large glass facades of the gleaming buildings.
De: Es war Sommer und die Stadt war voller Leb...
Episode • 30 August 2024 • 16m and 8s
Fluent Fiction - German: Finding Bright Blooms: A Brother's Heartfelt Gesture
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Story Transcript:
De: Lukas seufzt tief.
En: Lukas sighs deeply.
De: Die Klinik ist groß, und der Geruch von Kaffee erfüllt die Cafeteria.
En: The clinic is large, and the smell of coffee fills the cafeteria.
De: Ärzte und Krankenschwestern holen sich eine kurze Pause.
En: Doctors and nurses are taking a short break.
De: Geräusche von klapperndem Gesc...
Episode • 29 August 2024 • 15m and 29s
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