Send us Fan Mail In Search of Rain, From Motel Qu to Pittsburgh — Chapter 2: The Lost Paradise, Episode 2: Summer and Winter In this episode of Quiet English with Jacque, Seyed Nourashrafeddin continues his childhood memories of northern Iran. He takes us through summer days by the Caspian Sea, local traditions, wrestling, autumn rains, fishing, hunting, and the warmth of family life as winter arrives. Slow English • Timeless Stories • Quiet Moments Read with the kind permission of the author...

We've pulled out a thriller from the archives. This episode features The Lottery by Shirley Jackson - a dark and mysterious pakiwaitara that may have even been the inspiration for The Hunger Games.Translation by Taurapa

Want to improve your English pronunciation, intonation, vocabulary, and confidence? Read out loud with me! In this episode, we're practicing with an excerpt from Dare to Lead by Brené Brown. We'll practice together, break down useful vocabulary and expressions, work on pronunciation and rhythm, and shadow different parts of the text so you can practice sounding more natural and expressive in English. Check out my other read aloud episodes here: https://bit.ly/4cFoiJV

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Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Rekindling Bonds: A Dušičky Reunion at Spišský hrad Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Pod sivým jesenným nebom sa týčili ruiny Spišského hradu.En: Under the gray autumn sky stood the ruins of Spišský hrad.Sk: Lesy v okolí boli zahalené zlatom a šarlátom.En: The surrounding forests were veiled in gold and scarlet.Sk: Vo vzduchu bola cítiť chladná vlaha.En: The air carried a

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: From Stage Fright to Spotlight: A Dubrovnik Duo's Surprise Act Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-19-hr Story Transcript:Hr: Zvono na vratima malenog kafića zazvonilo je kad su Andrej i Miro ušli, tražeći mjesto za odmor u srcu starog grada Dubrovnika.En: The bell on the door of the small kafića rang as Andrej and Miro entered, looking for a place to rest in the heart of the old town of Dubrovnik.Hr:

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Unveiling Montserrat: Legends Come to Life in Catalonia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-18-ca Story Transcript:Ca: Les fulles cruixien sota les nostres passes mentre ens aventuràvem cap a les profunditats dels boscos de Montserrat.En: The leaves crunched under our footsteps as we ventured into the depths of the Montserrat forests.Ca: La muntanya reverberava amb llegendes antigues, i aquella tardor

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Tea Masters Unite: A Chuseok Festival of Tradition and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-19-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 북촌 한옥마을의 가을 하늘은 유난히 청명했다.En: The autumn sky in Bukchon Hanok Village was unusually clear.Ko: 지훈은 찻집 안에서 머리를 짙게 쓴 채로 창밖을 바라보고 있었다.En: Jihoon was sitting inside a tea house, looking out the window with his head thoughtfully covered.Ko: 붉고 황금빛으로 물든 단풍들이 바람에 살랑거렸고, 한옥 지붕들이 그 아래로 나직이

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: Whispers of Kyoto: Art, History, and Autumn Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 秋の京都、小さなお寺は静けさに包まれていました。En: In autumn Kyoto, a small temple was enveloped in silence.Ja: 木々の葉は赤や黄に染まり、美しい絨毯を地面に広げています。En: The leaves of the trees were dyed red and yellow, spreading a beautiful carpet on the ground.Ja: その隠れたお寺は、静かに時間が止まっているかのようです。En: This hidden temple seemed as if time had

Fluent Fiction - Finnish: From Cloudy Skies to Golden Opportunities at Kauppatori Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript:Fi: Harmaat pilvet kerääntyivät Helsingin Kauppatorin ylle.En: Gray clouds gathered over Helsingin Kauppatori.Fi: Syksyn viileä tuuli kuljetti mukanaan lehtien havinaa.En: The cool autumn wind carried the rustling of leaves.Fi: Torilla oli silti vilinää.En: Despite this, the market square

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Lost Letter Sparks Love and Adventure in Rosenborg Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Kasper og Mette gik hånd i hånd gennem Rosenborgs smukke haver.En: Kasper and Mette walked hand in hand through Rosenborg’s beautiful gardens.Da: Det var efterår, og bladene dalede i gyldne nuancer til jorden.En: It was autumn, and the leaves were falling to the ground in golden

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Mystery in Gamla Stan: Recovering the Lost Heirloom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-20-sv Story Transcript:Sv: I en dimmig höstmorgon i Gamla Stan, med löv som kraschade under fötterna, promenerade Lars längs de trånga kullerstensgatorna.En: On a foggy autumn morning in Gamla Stan, with leaves crunching underfoot, Lars walked along the narrow cobblestone streets.Sv: Byggnadernas färggranna fasader

Fluent Fiction - Polish: Treasure Hunt: The Heirloom Quest at Kraków's Targ Hall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pl/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-20-pl Story Transcript:Pl: W jesieni powietrze wypełniało zapach pieczonych kasztanów i świeżo spadłych liści, a Targ Hall w Krakowie tętnił życiem.En: In the autumn, the air was filled with the scent of roasted chestnuts and freshly fallen leaves, and Targ Hall in Kraków was bustling with life.Pl: Ania i Marek

Fluent Fiction - Czech: Mist-Clad Magic: Rekindling Friendship in Praha's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-19-cs Story Transcript:Cs: Ranní mlha se plíživě zvedala z řeky Vltavy, jako by chtěla orámovat klenoty Prahy.En: The morning mist crept up from the řeka Vltava, as if wanting to frame the jewels of Praha.Cs: Kousky světla a stínu tančily na starobylém Karlově mostě, který se koupal v podzimním tichu.En: Pieces of

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: Uncovering Secrets: Minh and Hạnh's Temple Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-19-vi Story Transcript:Vi: Trong ánh sáng vàng nhạt của mùa thu, đền cổ ẩn sâu trong khu rừng dày dọc theo những bậc thang phủ đầy rêu.En: In the soft golden light of autumn, an ancient temple lay hidden deep within the dense forest along the moss-covered steps.Vi: Nơi đây, Tết Trung Thu đang đến gần, và lớp học

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Secrets & Friendship: Mysteries of the Hidden Temple Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-10-06-07-38-20-hi Story Transcript:Hi: रूह को सुकून देने वाली शांति के बीच, पतझड़ के मौसम में ढके एक रहस्यमयी जंगल के तल पर छिपा था एक प्राचीन मंदिर।En: Amidst the soul-soothing silence, there was an ancient temple hidden at the floor of a mysterious forest, covered in the autumn season.Hi: पेड़ों की चोटी से नर्म धूप छनकर जमीन