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Together, we can keep the world's stories. 24 00:01:35,239 --> 00:01:52,840 Speaker 1: Flowing beforest parku medubi yai at mos ferro amritzkero noverroku 25 00:01:53,959 --> 00:02:13,560 anastala vedukasovski mechem yakupakovsno belatoy savena igisholadno neza poplin in 26 00:02:13,639 --> 00:02:24,840 napool not osla senamte matte take student navi prikivos nahodinki 27 00:02:26,080 --> 00:02:34,560 yes chas ale Radi becomes semi yacoop beloi al videl 28 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:45,039 jupo oslavan serivotn ottom genavtivs potati tech tu bel and 29 00:02:45,240 --> 00:03:01,280 hectorian stat strao rosdaji tradizi monato prolomilde vite so glamenanovirok 30 00:03:01,479 --> 00:03:10,400 cesco osloveo, scupinko an amatenani otto chili sesamem net so 31 00:03:10,560 --> 00:03:18,759 set am de la zeta ana veda, vie mametradiabuke ros 32 00:03:19,680 --> 00:03:27,240 and napol adame dik vnit znamenato nazi rock vi vetlova, 33 00:03:27,560 --> 00:03:38,840 coup mattses are small tosnie qvile paca ascusi meto scoopina 34 00:03:38,919 --> 00:03:47,120 sleros achieved stanex ochest venime ss nace severat a misto 35 00:03:47,520 --> 00:03:54,080 the oslavo valle yakup titil the extra pomu misi di 36 00:03:54,879 --> 00:04:04,599 lapises topel, the cruze ross a valk sme as vedevos 37 00:04:06,000 --> 00:04:14,919 chnives doon vnato parkemas nestroy a chally natchen volat chest 38 00:04:15,039 --> 00:04:20,720 nino iroq ya koup t til yago is h pots 39 00:04:20,759 --> 00:04:28,519 it pret ty ten oikup videl jes nachell semsto veru's 40 00:04:28,560 --> 00:04:33,519 net tradit spoil, vietnu's vah ni not n j c 41 00:04:33,639 --> 00:04:39,040 a coup vi nove pratstv aleta u vidomel ja cultur 42 00:04:39,160 --> 00:04:46,680 nero's di mojo bait mostem neprakashko ski tradit amerit kiku 43 00:04:46,839 --> 00:04:52,759 ula steto not too nectero a pomene attack nad her 44 00:04:52,879 --> 00:05:02,000 named parkumez s wimenkuppo hoppel edom of the Colli kostem. 45 00:05:03,279 --> 00:05:06,439 Speaker 3: Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you 46 00:05:06,519 --> 00:05:07,439 may have missed. 47 00:05:07,839 --> 00:05:15,800 Speaker 1: Before set parku potestatni me dubi jakupi kivatni at mos 48 00:05:15,959 --> 00:05:18,720 ferro Ahmeritzke Noverroku. 49 00:05:20,399 --> 00:05:23,600 Speaker 3: In Prosith Park, under the majestic oaks, Yakup for the 50 00:05:23,680 --> 00:05:26,560 first time felt the unique atmosphere of an American New Year. 51 00:05:27,160 --> 00:05:34,680 Speaker 1: Anastalla Vednazov nastavishpanel skim. 52 00:05:34,480 --> 00:05:39,079 Speaker 3: Mechem Anna stood next to him, pointing at the lights 53 00:05:39,120 --> 00:05:41,160 among the branches draped with Spanish moss. 54 00:05:41,839 --> 00:05:44,279 Speaker 1: Yea kup setika Kovesno. 55 00:05:45,920 --> 00:05:47,639 Speaker 3: Yakup felt like he was in a dream. 56 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:53,120 Speaker 1: Bella to savena Igiroladno. 57 00:05:57,519 --> 00:05:59,959 Speaker 3: It was his first winter in Chuinna, and even though 58 00:06:00,079 --> 00:06:02,439 it was called, the air was filled with excitement. 59 00:06:03,120 --> 00:06:06,560 Speaker 1: Neza cheplai napool. 60 00:06:06,160 --> 00:06:09,879 Speaker 3: Not let's not forget our plans for midnight. 61 00:06:10,639 --> 00:06:14,720 Speaker 1: Zvola la anna asma la senamte. 62 00:06:15,759 --> 00:06:18,040 Speaker 3: Anna exclaimed, smiling at makey. 63 00:06:18,399 --> 00:06:24,759 Speaker 1: Mate take student Navi Pritikivo ukazal. 64 00:06:24,199 --> 00:06:29,759 Speaker 3: Nahodinki matte also an exchange student, nodded and pointed to 65 00:06:29,879 --> 00:06:30,279 his watch. 66 00:06:30,959 --> 00:06:35,240 Speaker 1: Yeshima mechs ale radi bhum semni. 67 00:06:37,759 --> 00:06:39,959 Speaker 3: We've still got time, but we should get moving. 68 00:06:40,560 --> 00:06:49,040 Speaker 1: Yakubbil spochatkunesmii a le viegil gesmusipit Oslavam. 69 00:06:49,959 --> 00:06:52,399 Speaker 3: Yacoup was initially shy, but he knew he had to 70 00:06:52,519 --> 00:06:54,279 join the celebrations. 71 00:06:54,279 --> 00:06:59,480 Speaker 1: Seri jivot smil ottom gienafshtivi spoynestati. 72 00:07:01,120 --> 00:07:04,040 Speaker 3: All his life he dreamed of visiting the United States. 73 00:07:04,240 --> 00:07:08,120 Speaker 1: Techubil and echchirian statstrao. 74 00:07:09,959 --> 00:07:11,639 Speaker 3: Now he was there, and he didn't want to just 75 00:07:11,720 --> 00:07:20,000 stand aside. He wanted to understand and join in ros. 76 00:07:25,800 --> 00:07:26,519 Speaker 1: Monato. 77 00:07:29,319 --> 00:07:31,560 Speaker 3: He decided that if he dared to say something about 78 00:07:31,600 --> 00:07:33,720 a Czech tradition, it might break the ice. 79 00:07:34,480 --> 00:07:38,079 Speaker 1: Vite so me nanoviroesku. 80 00:07:39,639 --> 00:07:42,079 Speaker 3: Do you know what we do on New Year's in chechiep. 81 00:07:42,000 --> 00:07:51,480 Speaker 1: Oslovil skupimku, He addressed the group. Anna amati sennani otili sesaimem. 82 00:07:52,319 --> 00:07:54,120 Speaker 3: Anna and Matte turned to him with interest. 83 00:07:54,879 --> 00:07:59,199 Speaker 1: Ne so setam gela. No, what do you do there, 84 00:07:59,800 --> 00:08:02,120 Ze tells Davie. 85 00:08:03,720 --> 00:08:10,920 Speaker 3: Anna asked curiously, mametradici, we have a tradition with apples. 86 00:08:12,680 --> 00:08:14,240 Speaker 1: Napol a dame. 87 00:08:17,839 --> 00:08:20,600 Speaker 3: We cut them in half and look for a star inside. 88 00:08:21,199 --> 00:08:26,399 Speaker 1: Znamenati nazerirok visp. 89 00:08:27,920 --> 00:08:30,560 Speaker 3: It means good luck for the whole year, Yakub explained, 90 00:08:31,160 --> 00:08:39,399 MATTHISI is a smile. Matty laughed, tosnic skvile that sounds great. 91 00:08:41,720 --> 00:08:44,200 Speaker 1: Ka yaca ascusi meto. 92 00:08:45,840 --> 00:08:47,279 Speaker 3: Let's find some apples and try it. 93 00:08:47,960 --> 00:08:53,200 Speaker 1: Scoopin achieved, stanix opchers venime. 94 00:08:55,000 --> 00:08:57,279 Speaker 3: The group quickly decided to visit a snack. 95 00:08:57,080 --> 00:09:02,360 Speaker 1: Stand snali yasnat sevna misto. 96 00:09:05,720 --> 00:09:08,679 Speaker 3: They procured apples and eagerly returned to the place where 97 00:09:08,679 --> 00:09:09,559 they were celebrating. 98 00:09:10,159 --> 00:09:13,919 Speaker 1: Yakup ti kil y extra polu misi. 99 00:09:15,679 --> 00:09:17,799 Speaker 3: Yakup felt his fear slowly fading. 100 00:09:20,759 --> 00:09:22,960 Speaker 1: Sisto cru. 101 00:09:24,559 --> 00:09:33,159 Speaker 3: As midnight approached, they all stood in a circle. They 102 00:09:33,240 --> 00:09:35,440 sliced the apples and looked for stars. 103 00:09:35,759 --> 00:09:40,080 Speaker 1: Smi as vi devoschnives do. 104 00:09:42,080 --> 00:09:44,519 Speaker 3: Laughter and curiosity filled the frosty. 105 00:09:44,279 --> 00:09:55,440 Speaker 1: Night airto parkem zasniri na zestni no viroc. 106 00:09:57,120 --> 00:10:00,639 Speaker 3: When the clock struck twelve, fireworks sounded throughout the and 107 00:10:00,759 --> 00:10:03,879 everyone began to excitedly shout Happy New Year. 108 00:10:04,559 --> 00:10:10,279 Speaker 1: Yeah, kup t til yegor iv stivasri Chi. 109 00:10:12,039 --> 00:10:14,919 Speaker 3: Yakup felt a special sense of acceptance warming his heart. 110 00:10:15,720 --> 00:10:20,559 Speaker 1: Then okmjikia kupe videl gesinnachel s misto. 111 00:10:22,279 --> 00:10:25,120 Speaker 3: At that moment, yakoup knew he had found his place. 112 00:10:25,799 --> 00:10:30,240 Speaker 1: D virus ne trades vidnuz vashtni not. 113 00:10:32,200 --> 00:10:35,320 Speaker 3: Two different traditions came together in one special night. 114 00:10:35,840 --> 00:10:43,799 Speaker 1: Nae in jisia kup novelstvii ale take uviedo mil jekultur, 115 00:10:43,960 --> 00:10:48,360 miro's di moho bt mos tem neptre cashko. 116 00:10:50,120 --> 00:10:53,000 Speaker 3: Not only did Yakoop forge new friendships, but he also 117 00:10:53,080 --> 00:10:56,399 realized that cultural differences can be a bridge, not a barrier. 118 00:10:57,039 --> 00:11:04,159 Speaker 1: Smischski trad ameritzki ku u la la seu nactero. 119 00:11:07,480 --> 00:11:10,320 Speaker 3: The blend of Czech traditions and American customs made this 120 00:11:10,440 --> 00:11:12,039 a night he would never forget. 121 00:11:12,600 --> 00:11:26,039 Speaker 1: At tvadne par kumesisvim noviopel gedomo coli novim scusinos tem. 122 00:11:27,600 --> 00:11:30,080 Speaker 3: And so in the beautiful park among his new friends, 123 00:11:30,559 --> 00:11:33,600 Yakoup understood that home can be anywhere, as long as 124 00:11:33,679 --> 00:11:35,519 the heart is open to new experiences. 125 00:11:41,440 --> 00:11:45,559 Speaker 2: Today's vocabulary words are coming up right after this commercial break. 126 00:11:46,600 --> 00:11:50,360 Here are today's vocabulary words. First in check, then in English. 127 00:11:56,759 --> 00:12:06,200 Speaker 1: Mayestat nimi, mayestat nimi, mayest majestic, dup, dupe, dupe, oh, 128 00:12:06,759 --> 00:12:11,679 atmosphera atmosphera atmosphera. 129 00:12:11,879 --> 00:12:18,799 Speaker 5: Atmosphere vt f v f v f branch a vine 130 00:12:19,799 --> 00:12:28,519 ovi shy o vine drape meh meh meh mass sen 131 00:12:29,759 --> 00:12:40,759 sen sen dream nebesky nebesky nebesky, celestial Vajavier va Javier 132 00:12:41,120 --> 00:12:47,200 Vajavier hesitantly o bi ma ni ob my ni ob 133 00:12:47,480 --> 00:12:50,080 my ni embrace. 134 00:12:50,279 --> 00:13:03,720 Speaker 1: Vigna, vigna v yenna, exchange zviadavia zviadavia zverevie curiously traditz, traditze, 135 00:13:04,159 --> 00:13:14,159 traditz tradition, senat, senat, seenat, procure nat sene, nat sene 136 00:13:14,559 --> 00:13:22,960 nat schenye eagerly rose, resavat rose, reservad rose, resavad slice 137 00:13:23,480 --> 00:13:32,960 zvia devost zvia devost zvie d'avost curiosity marazivi maraziv marazi 138 00:13:33,080 --> 00:13:42,720 v frosty, hougini, hougini Houdini, clock on your stroye, on stroye, 139 00:13:43,039 --> 00:13:49,000 on nostroye, fireworks pre e g pre e g p 140 00:13:49,360 --> 00:13:56,919 G acceptance VITV was VITV wasit vitv was it forge 141 00:13:57,360 --> 00:14:11,799 culturni culturni hutuni cultural must must must bridge pre kashka, prakashka, pasha, 142 00:14:12,840 --> 00:14:23,679 barrier smyiss smyiss smyths blend zvic zvic zvic custom uva 143 00:14:23,759 --> 00:14:37,159 domit uva domit Uvi dohmit Realize, Zajitik, Zajithik, Zajitik experience, bohoopit, bohoopit, 144 00:14:37,519 --> 00:14:39,919 bohop it understand. 145 00:14:46,159 --> 00:14:48,879 Speaker 2: We hope you've enjoyed this episode of Fluent Fiction Check. 146 00:14:49,799 --> 00:14:52,759 Our team works tirelessly to bring you high quality, engaging 147 00:14:52,879 --> 00:14:55,720 content that will help you to reach your goals, but 148 00:14:55,879 --> 00:14:59,240 we can't do it alone. 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