Unveiling Wawel: A History Student’s Journey

Fluent Fiction - Polish: Unveiling Wawel: A History Student’s Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/unveiling-wawel-a-history-students-journey Story Transcript:Pl: Na Wawelu słońce świeciło jasno, kiedy Ania, Marek i Basia przybyli na dziedziniec zamku.En: On Wawel Hill, the sun was shining brightly when Ania, Marek, and Basia arrived at the castle courtyard.Pl: Wszyscy trzej byli podekscytowani.En: All three of them were excited.Pl: "Wawel jest taki piękny!"En: "Wawel is so beautiful!"Pl: zawołała Ania.En: exclaimed Ania.Pl: "Musimy znaleźć dobre miejsce na naszą prezentację," powiedział Marek, trzymając w ręku notes.En: "We need to find a good place for our presentation," said Marek, holding a notebook in his hand.Pl: Wszyscy troje byli studentami historii.En: All three were history students.Pl: Ich zadanie to przygotować wyjątkową prezentację o zamku.En: Their task was to prepare a special presentation about the castle.Pl: "Zacznijmy od kaplicy św. Gereona," zaproponowała Basia.En: "Let's start with the Chapel of St. Gereon," suggested Basia.Pl: Wszyscy ruszyli w kierunku kaplicy.En: They all headed towards the chapel.Pl: Jak weszli do środka, Ania patrzyła na stare freski.En: As they entered, Ania looked at the old frescoes.Pl: "Te obrazy mają tyle lat!En: "These paintings are so old!Pl: Jak myślicie, kim byli ci artyści?"En: Who do you think these artists were?"Pl: pytała z fascynacją.En: she asked with fascination.Pl: Marek spojrzał na swoją notatkę.En: Marek glanced at his notes.Pl: "Artyści byli anonimowi, ale wiadomo, że pochodzili z różnych części Europy," odpowiedział.En: "The artists were anonymous, but it is known that they came from different parts of Europe," he replied.Pl: "Kaplica św. Gereona to świetny punkt startowy," zauważyła Basia.En: "The Chapel of St. Gereon is a great starting point," noted Basia.Pl: "Pierwszy punkt naszej prezentacji może być o sztuce i architekturze."En: "Our first presentation point can be about the art and architecture."Pl: Grupa przeszła dalej.En: The group moved on.Pl: Przystanęli przed królewskimi komnatami.En: They stopped in front of the royal chambers.Pl: "Królewska sala jest ogromna," powiedział Marek.En: "The royal hall is huge," said Marek.Pl: "Tutaj możemy opowiedzieć o królu Kazimierzu Wielkim."En: "Here we can talk about King Casimir the Great."Pl: "Tak," zgodziła się Ania.En: "Yes," agreed Ania.Pl: "Kazimierz Wielki był ważnym królem.En: "Casimir the Great was an important king.Pl: Przywrócił Wawel do świetności."En: He restored Wawel to its glory."Pl: Kiedy skończyli zwiedzanie zamku, wrócili na dziedziniec.En: When they finished touring the castle, they returned to the courtyard.Pl: Było ciepło i miło.En: It was warm and pleasant.Pl: Usiadli na ławce, aby omówić plan prezentacji.En: They sat on a bench to discuss their presentation plan.Pl: "Kaplica św. Gereona, potem królewskie komnaty, następnie sala biesiadna," wymieniał Marek.En: "Chapel of St. Gereon, then the royal chambers, next the banquet hall," Marek listed.Pl: "Nie zapomnijmy o smoku wawelskim," dodała Basia ze śmiechem.En: "Let's not forget about the Wawel dragon," added Basia with a laugh.Pl: "To jest najciekawsza część dla dzieci."En: "That's the most...

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