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Fluent Fiction - Romanian: Beneath the Casino Lights: A Gambler’s Revelation in Bucharest
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Story Transcript:
Ro: Luminile aurii ale candelabrelor se reflectau în jetoanele de poker răspândite pe masa verde.
En: The golden lights of the chandeliers reflected off the poker chips scattered on the green table.
Ro: Murmurul din cazinoul din București era aproape hipnotic.
En: The murmur in the Bucharest casino was almost hypnotic.
Ro: Mihai închise ochii pentru...
Episode • 26 July 2024 • 19m and 26s
Fluent Fiction - Romanian: Skyscraper Sleuths: Unmasking Embezzlement at the Top
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Story Transcript:
Ro: La etajul al treizecelea al unui zgârie-nori modern, viața la corporație părea aproape liniștită.
En: On the thirteenth floor of a modern skyscraper, corporate life seemed almost peaceful.
Ro: Într-o zi de vară, soarele strălucea puternic prin ferestrele mari, inundând birourile cu lumină caldă.
En: On a summer day, the sun shone brightly through the large window...
Episode • 25 July 2024 • 17m and 39s
Fluent Fiction - Romanian: United by the Storm: A Community’s Battle and Bond in Brașov
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Story Transcript:
Ro: Într-o după-amiază liniștită de vară, comunitatea închisă din Brașov era un loc idilic.
En: On a quiet summer afternoon, the gated community of Brașov was an idyllic place.
Ro: Casele frumoase, cu acoperișuri roșii, erau înconjurate de grădini îngrijite.
En: The beautiful houses with red roofs were surrounded by well-maintained ga...
Episode • 24 July 2024 • 18m and 47s
Fluent Fiction - Romanian: Finding Friendship: Andrei's First Airport Adventure
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Story Transcript:
Ro: Andrei stătea lângă o masă de la un cafea de la Aeroportul Internațional Otopeni.
En: Andrei was sitting at a table in a café at Otopeni International Airport.
Ro: Andrei își ținea pasaportul în mâna și încerca să-și controleze nervii.
En: He was holding his passport in his hand and trying to control his nerves.
Ro: Întotdeauna...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 17m and 44s
Fluent Fiction - Romanian: Eclipse Over Sarmizegetusa: An Archaeological Breakthrough
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Story Transcript:
Ro: Sub soarele dogoritor al verii, în inima Munților Apuseni, Dragos și Luminita pășeau cu grijă printre ruinele antice de la Sarmizegetusa Regia.
En: Under the scorching summer sun, in the heart of the Apuseni Mountains, Dragos and Luminita carefully stepped among the ancient ruins of Sarmizegetusa Regia.
Ro: Pereții prăfuiți și înverziți de mușchi ale ruinei aveau un aer mister...
Episode • 22 July 2024 • 19m and 53s
Fluent Fiction - Romanian: Rekindled Connections: A Chance Encounter at Bucharest's Market
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Story Transcript:
Ro: Dimineața era caldă și soarele strălucea peste orașul București.
En: The morning was warm and the sun shone over the city of Bucharest.
Ro: Alexandru, un freelancer grafic în jur de treizeci de ani, își termina micul dejun în bucătăria sa mică dar luminată.
En: Alexandru, a graphic freelancer in his thirties, was finishing his breakfast in h...
Episode • 21 July 2024 • 18m and 38s
Fluent Fiction - Romanian: Finding Passion and Inspiration in the Bucharest Art Museum
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Story Transcript:
Ro: Ploua ușor în București într-o zi caldă de vară.
En: It was lightly raining in Bucharest on a warm summer day.
Ro: Muzeul de Artă era un refugiu perfect pentru cei care căutau adăpost și inspirație.
En: The Art Museum was a perfect refuge for those seeking shelter and inspiration.
Ro: Matei, un entuziast a...
Episode • 20 July 2024 • 19m and 12s
Fluent Fiction - Romanian: Rooftop Heroics: A Window Cleaner's Bravery in Bucharest
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Story Transcript:
Ro: George admiră priveliștea uimitoare de pe acoperișul zgârie-norului.
En: George admired the amazing view from the rooftop of the skyscraper.
Ro: Vedea tot Bucureștiul strălucind sub cerul senin de vară.
En: He could see the whole of Bucharest shining under the clear summer sky.
Ro: Era la job, curăța geamuri, dar nu arăta deloc c...
Episode • 19 July 2024 • 17m and 36s
Fluent Fiction - Romanian: Building Trust: A Summer Tale of Friendship and Growth
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Story Transcript:
Ro: Era o zi fierbinte de vară.
En: It was a hot summer day.
Ro: Soarele strălucea puternic prin ferestrele mari ale bibliotecii liceului.
En: The sun shone brightly through the large windows of the high school library.
Ro: Înăuntru, aerul era răcoros și mirosul de pagini vechi umplea aerul.
En: Inside, the air was cool a...
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 17m and 44s
Fluent Fiction - Romanian: Into the Depths: Unveiling Secrets in the Carpathian Lab
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Story Transcript:
Ro: Emil se plimba singur prin pădurea deasă a Munților Carpați.
En: Emil was walking alone through the dense forest of the Carpathian Mountains.
Ro: Era vară și păsările cântau vesele.
En: It was summer, and the birds were singing happily.
Ro: Dar Emil nu avea timp de admirat peisajul.
En: But Emil had...
Episode • 17 July 2024 • 18m and 31s
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