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Conquering the Stage: Kalev's Journey to Confidence
Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Conquering the Stage: Kalev's Journey to Confidence
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Story Transcript:
Et: Tallinna Keskkool valmistus uueks kooliaastaks.
En: Tallinna Keskkool was preparing for the new school year.
Et: Koolimaja oli punastest telliskividest, suured aknad vaatasid välja rohelistele muruplatsidele.
En: The school building was made of red bricks, and large windows looked out onto green lawns.
Et: Koridorides kostusid noorte elevil hääled.
En: In the corridors, the excited voices of young people echoed.
Et: Kalev seisis oma kapi juures, süda puperdas.
En: Kalev stood by his locker, his heart fluttering.
Et: Üle suve oli ta saanud õpilasesinduse presidendiks, kuid nüüd pidi ta oma esimese kõne pidama.
En: Over the summer, he had become the president of the student council, but now he had to give his first speech.
Et: Kalev polnud kõnedes kunagi tugev olnud.
En: Kalev had never been strong with speeches.
Et: Oli lihtsam lahendada matemaatikaülesandeid kui rääkida kõigi ees.
En: It was easier to solve math problems than to speak in front of everyone.
Et: Aga tema eesmärk oli muljet avaldada nii õpetajatele kui ka kaasõpilastele.
En: But his goal was to impress both the teachers and his fellow students.
Et: Leena, särav tütarlaps, astus Kalevi juurde.
En: Leena, a bright girl, approached Kalev.
Et: Tema naeratus kergendas Kalevi südant.
En: Her smile eased Kalev's heart.
Et: „Hei, Kalev!
En: "Hey, Kalev!
Et: Kas oled kõneks valmis?
En: Are you ready for the speech?"
Et: ”Kalev kehitas õlgu ja vaatas ebalevalt maha.
En: Kalev shrugged and looked uncertainly downwards.
Et: „Veidi närvis…”„Ma võin aidata.
En: "A bit nervous..." "I can help.
Et: Harjutame koos,” pakkus Leena entusiastlikult.
En: Let's practice together," Leena offered enthusiastically.
Et: Kalev kõhkles.
En: Kalev hesitated.
Et: Ta ei tahtnud näidata oma nõrkusi, kuid Leena oli alati abivalmis ja sõbralik.
En: He didn't want to show his weaknesses, but Leena was always helpful and friendly.
Et: Lõpuks otsustas ta abi vastu võtta.
En: In the end, he decided to accept the help.
Et: Nad veetsid õhtupooliku kooli auditooriumis, tühi ruum täitis Kalevi enesekindlusega.
En: They spent the afternoon in the school's auditorium, the empty room filled Kalev with confidence.
Et: Leena andis häid nõuandeid: „Hinga sügavalt sisse.
En: Leena gave good advice: "Breathe deeply.
Et: Räägi aeglaselt.
En: Speak slowly."
Et: ”Esimene koolipäev oli käes.
En: The first day of school arrived.
Et: Lapsed kogunesid spordisaali.
En: Children gathered in the gym.
Et: Kalev hoidis kõnet oma värisevates kätes, aga meeles olid Leena sõnad.
En: Kalev held his speech in his trembling hands, but Leena’s words were on his mind.
Et: Kui oli aeg esineda, kõndis ta kindlalt lavale.
En: When it was time to perform, he walked confidently to the stage.
Et: Publik vaikis.
En: The audience fell silent.
Et: Kalev hingas sügavalt sisse ja alustas.
En: Kalev took a deep breath and began.
Et: Kui ta rääkis, tundus, et iga sõnaga kadus hirm.
En: As he spoke, it seemed like with every word, the fear disappeared.
Et: Tema hääl kõlas kindlalt ja sõnum jõudis kõigini.
En: His voice sounded confident, and the message reached everyone.
Et: Lõpuks murdsid kuulajad välja aplausi.
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