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Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Autumn Reunion: Finding Family in Rovaniemi's Magic
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Kylmä syystuuli puhalsi Rovaniemen Joulupukin kylässä.
En: A cold autumn wind blew through Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi.
Fi: Ilmassa oli ripaus taikaa ja odotusta, vaikka jouluun oli vielä aikaa.
En: There was a hint of magic and anticipation in the air, even though Christmas was still a while away.
Fi: Tuomas ja Kaisa kävelivät kylän keskell...
Episode • 7 September 2024 • 17m and 43s
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Finding Friendship: Eero's Transformative Day at the Aquarium
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Eero astui Sea Life Helsingin akvaarioon kello kymmenen lauantai-aamuna.
En: Eero stepped into Sea Life Helsinki's aquarium at ten o'clock on Saturday morning.
Fi: Syksyinen tuuli puhalsi kevyesti hänen takkinsa läpi, mutta sisällä akvaariossa oli lämmin ja rauhallinen.
En: The autumn wind blew lightly through his coat, but inside the aquarium, it was warm and peaceful.
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Episode • 6 September 2024 • 20m and 20s
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Brewing Dreams: Kaisa's Journey to the Perfect Blend
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Kaisa rakasti kahvia.
En: Kaisa loved coffee.
Fi: Helsingin vanhassa paahtimossa hän työskenteli joka päivä, valtavien kahvimyllyjen ja suurien kahvisäkkien keskellä.
En: At the old roastery in Helsinki, she worked every day, surrounded by enormous coffee grinders and large coffee sacks.
Fi: Ikkunoista tulvi syksyinen valo, joka loi pehmeitä varjoja puulattialle.
En: Autumn light poured...
Episode • 5 September 2024 • 16m and 22s
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Mystical Echoes: Unraveling Lapland's Forest Enigma
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Lapin metsän keskellä, missä värikäs syksyn lehtikatos sädehti auringonlaskun valossa, Aino mietti.
En: In the middle of the forest in Lapland, where the colorful autumn foliage glistened in the sunset light, Aino pondered.
Fi: Hän oli juuri aloittanut henkisen retreatn Viivin johdolla.
En: She had just begun a spiritual retreat led by Viivi.
Fi: Päivät olivat...
Episode • 4 September 2024 • 16m and 18s
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Love and Discovery Amidst the Coral Reefs
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Kirkkaan sinisen meren syvyydessä, koralliriutan hehkuvalle maailmalle avautui näköala, joka vei melkein hengityksen.
En: In the depths of the bright blue sea, a view emerged of the glowing world of the coral reef, one that nearly took one's breath away.
Fi: Auringonsäteet tanssivat veden pinnalla, luoden valoja ja varjoja kaleidoskooppiseen sekoitukseen.
En: Sunlight danced on the water's surface, creating a ka...
Episode • 3 September 2024 • 16m and 16s
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Finding Forgiveness: Siblings Reunite by Saimaa's Shore
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Syysauringon valo tanssi Saimaalla.
En: The autumn sun's light danced on Saimaa.
Fi: Lehdet leijailivat kevyesti maahan.
En: Leaves drifted gently to the ground.
Fi: Järvi kimalteli rauhallisesti.
En: The lake shimmered peacefully.
Fi: Aino käveli kohti rannan pientä mökkiä.
En: Aino walked towards the small cabin by the shore.
Fi: Hänen...
Episode • 2 September 2024 • 19m and 13s
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Finding Joy and Friendship in the Sauna by the Lake
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Aamutaivas hehkui vaaleanpunaisena.
En: The morning sky glowed pink.
Fi: Syystuuli leyhytteli värikkäitä lehtiä järven pintaan.
En: The autumn wind gently swept colorful leaves onto the lake's surface.
Fi: Eero, Kaisa ja Noora olivat matkalla ystävänsä mökille.
En: Eero, Kaisa, and Noora were on their way to their friend's cabin.
Episode • 1 September 2024 • 17m and 26s
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Finding Confidence in the Heart of Helsinki
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Helsingin satama oli täynnä elämää.
En: The port of Helsinki was full of life.
Fi: Yhteinäiset aallot liikuttivat hienovaraisesti veneitä, ja merituuli toi mukanaan raikkaan suolan tuoksun.
En: The gentle waves subtly moved the boats, and the sea breeze carried the refreshing scent of salt.
Fi: Sataman torikauppiaat huutelivat houkuttelevia tarjouksiaan, kun lokit lensivät ylhäällä sinisellä t...
Episode • 31 August 2024 • 17m and 41s
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Courageous Code: Aino's Daring Pitch in High-Tech City
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Kesäinen päivä valkeni kirkkaana ja lupasi paljon.
En: A summer day dawned bright and full of promise.
Fi: Aurinko heijastui modernin kaupungin korkeista, lasisista rakennuksista.
En: The sun reflected off the tall, glass buildings of the modern city.
Fi: Tässä oli High-Tech City, jossa innovaatio hengitti joka nurkassa.
En: This was High-Tech City, where innovation breat...
Episode • 30 August 2024 • 17m and 47s
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Healing Conversations: The Power of Family and Memories
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Martti istui sairaalan aulassa, katsoen hiljaa ikkunasta ulos.
En: Martti sat in the hospital lobby, quietly gazing out the window.
Fi: Kesäaurinko paistoi kirkkaasti, valaisten vihreän maiseman.
En: The summer sun shone brightly, illuminating the green landscape.
Fi: Hän tunsi sydämessään painon, joka oli kasvanut liian suureksi kannettavaksi.
En: He felt a weight in his...
Episode • 29 August 2024 • 17m and 26s
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