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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mischief at the Polls: A Tale of Laughter & Lost Ballots Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La llum del matí d'una tardor fresca omplia el petit col·legi electoral del poble, decorat amb fulles daurades i motius de Tots Sants.En: The morning light of a crisp autumn filled the small polling station of the village, decorated with golden leaves and All Saints' motifs.Ca:

Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Braving the Chill: Voting Through Autumn's Test Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript:Fi: Syksyinen tuuli heitti lehtiä ympäri kaupunkia, niiden kulta ja karmiini leiskuen harmaata asvalttia vasten.En: The autumn wind scattered leaves around the city, their gold and carmine blazing against the gray asphalt.Fi: Se oli kaunis päivä.En: It was a beautiful day.Fi: Se oli myös päivä,

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Diwali Lights and the Power of a Vote Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: दीपावली की सतरंगी तैयारी के बीच, अर्जुन और मीरा की कहानी एक विशेष दिन से शुरू होती है।En: Amid the multicolored preparations for Diwali, the story of Arjun and Meera begins on a special day.Hi: शहर के कोने-कोने में रौशनी की लड़ी बिखरी हुई थी।En: Strings of lights were spread throughout the corners of the

Fluent Fiction - Spanish: Valentina's Rainy Día de los Muertos Journey of Heritage and Duty Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/es/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-es Story Transcript:Es: La lluvia caía intermitente sobre la ciudad de Buenos Aires, donde Valentina se encontraba en una misión especial.En: The rain fell intermittently over the city of Buenos Aires, where Valentina was on a special mission.Es: Era el Día de los Muertos, y la joven sentía el llamado

Fluent Fiction - French: When Every Vote Counts: A Chance Encounter at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Le vent froid de l'automne soufflait doucement sur le parking de l'école municipale, transformée en bureau de vote pour l'élection.En: The cold autumn wind gently blew across the parking lot of the municipal school, transformed into a polling station for the election.Fr: Les feuilles

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Voting Against the Odds: Evelien's Brave Autumn Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: Het was een frisse herfstochtend.En: It was a crisp autumn morning.Nl: Blaadjes vielen zachtjes van de bomen en bedekten de stoep in een tapijt van geel en rood.En: Leaves were gently falling from the trees, covering the sidewalk in a carpet of yellow and red.Nl: Evelien stond in de hal

Fluent Fiction - Thai: Somchai's Balancing Act: Duty and Family in Rainy Bangkok Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/th/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-th Story Transcript:Th: ในเช้าวันฝนพรำในกรุงเทพมหานคร ซมชัยรู้สึกหนักใจแต่ก็มีจุดมุ่งหวังชัดเจนEn: On a rainy morning in Bangkok, Somchai felt anxious but had a clear purpose.Th: นี่คือวันที่เขาต้องออกไปลงคะแนนเสียงเลือกตั้งในขณะที่จัดเตรียมสำหรับการเดินทางไปเจอครอบครัวที่เชียงใหม่ในช่วงเทศกาลลอยกระทงEn: It was

Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unity at the Polls: A Day of Voting and Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal ob mizi, obloženi z dokumenti.En: Matej stood by the table, laden with documents.Sl: Njegovi prsti so hitro drseli po papirjih, medtem ko je urejal sezname volivcev.En: His fingers quickly slid over the papers as he organized the voter lists.Sl: Bil je pomladni dan, zunaj

Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian: Autumn Votes and Sticker Magic: A Community's Day at the Polls Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-lt Story Transcript:Lt: Rudenėjančio vėjo gūsiai atnešė ant grindų daugybę spalvingų lapų per kas kartą atidaromas bendruomenės centro duris.En: The gusts of the autumnal wind brought many colorful leaves onto the floor every time the community center doors were opened.Lt: Viduje, kur rinkimų nuotaika

Fluent Fiction - Irish: Votes & Voices: A Chance Encounter in Baile Átha Cliath Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí gaoith fuar ag séideadh tríd Bhaile Átha Cliath.En: There was a cold wind blowing through Baile Átha Cliath.Ga: Bhí na crainn ag cailleadh a nduilleoga donn agus órga.En: The trees were losing their brown and golden leaves.Ga: Bhí imeachtaí an Oíche Shamhna ar siúl, cé go raibh

Fluent Fiction - Portuguese 🇵🇹: Betrayal at the Ballot: An Election Day Scandal in Lisboa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pt/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-pt Story Transcript:Pt: Uma brisa fresca de outono roçava as folhas caídas na calçada de Lisboa, criando uma dança silenciosa enquanto a cidade se movia ao ritmo do Dia de Todos os Santos.En: A cool autumn breeze brushed the fallen leaves on the sidewalks of Lisboa, creating a silent dance as the city

Fluent Fiction - Korean: The Power of One Vote: How Small Actions Create Big Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 가을이 깊어가는 어느 날, 진수와 해진은 지역 시민 회관으로 향했다.En: One deepening autumn day, Jinsu and Haejin headed to the local community center.Ko: 그곳은 오늘 투표소로 변신했다.En: Today, it had transformed into a polling place.Ko: 입구에는 가을 단풍 장식과 "당신의 투표가 세상을 바꿉니다"라는 배너가 걸려 있었다.En: At the entrance, there were autumn

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Finding Hope at the Polls: An Unexpected Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の冷たい風が頬を撫でた。En: The cold autumn wind brushed against Kenta's cheeks.Ja: 建太（けんた）は投票所に向かって歩いていた。En: He was walking towards the polling station.Ja: 投票日はいつも特別な日だったが、なぜか今年はやる気を感じられなかった。En: Voting day was always a special day, but for some reason, he didn't feel motivated this year.Ja:

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Winning the Inner Vote: Freja's Empowering Election Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kølig efterårsdag.En: It was a cool autumn day.Da: Bladene dansede langs fortovene, og himlen var dækket af tunge skyer.En: The leaves danced along the sidewalks, and the sky was covered with heavy clouds.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding, da hun stod foran den store

Fluent Fiction - Polish: A Single Vote: The Power of Choice on Election Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pl/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-pl Story Transcript:Pl: W chłodny dzień jesieni, Ania stała przed starym domem kultury.En: On a chilly autumn day, Ania stood in front of the old community center.Pl: Wiatr szumiał wśród liści, unosząc je w powietrzu niczym kolorowy taniec na tle szarych chmur.En: The wind rustled the leaves, lifting them into the

Fluent Fiction - Czech: Uniting Tradition and Innovation at the Voting Booth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-cs Story Transcript:Cs: Barevné listí padalo z javorů a tvořilo na zemi měkký koberec, který se tichým šelestem mísil s přítomností lidí v místním volebním centru.En: The colorful leaves were falling from the maples, creating a soft carpet on the ground that quietly mingled with the presence of people at the local

Fluent Fiction - German: An Unexpected Adventure: Locked in on Election Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-de Story Transcript:De: Klaus und Greta standen vor dem kleinen Wahllokal im Rathaus der Dorfmitte.En: Klaus and Greta stood in front of the small polling place in the town hall at the center of the village.De: Die bunten Blätter wirbelten durch die klare Herbstluft.En: The colorful leaves swirled through the clear