Overcoming Stage Fright: A Heartwarming Tale of Confidence

Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Overcoming Stage Fright: A Heartwarming Tale of Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/overcoming-stage-fright-a-heartwarming-tale-of-confidence Story Transcript:Lv: Gimnāzija bija pilna ar dzīvību.En: The gymnasium was full of life.Lv: Bērni un jaunieši skraidīja apkārt, gatavojoties talantu šovam.En: Children and young people were running around, preparing for the talent show.Lv: Rūta stāvēja stūra, vērojot notiekošo.En: Rūta stood in the corner, observing what was happening.Lv: Krāsaini karogi un lampiņas rotāja zāli, saules stari rotaļīgi ieplūda caur augstajiem logiem.En: Colorful flags and lights adorned the hall, while playful sunbeams streamed through the tall windows.Lv: Rūta sapņoja dziedāt uz skatuves, bet viņa bija tik nedroša.En: Rūta dreamed of singing on stage, but she was so insecure.Lv: Laikā, kad Rūta pārdomāja savas bailes, Dainis staigāja pa zāli ar pārliecību.En: While Rūta was contemplating her fears, Dainis walked around the hall with confidence.Lv: Dainis bija populārs dejotājs.En: Dainis was a popular dancer.Lv: Viņš bija pārliecināts, ka viņš varētu palīdzēt Rūtai spīdēt.En: He was certain that he could help Rūta shine.Lv: “Sveika, Rūta,” Dainis uzrunāja viņu sirsnīgi.En: "Hello, Rūta," Dainis addressed her warmly.Lv: “Esmu dzirdējis, ka tu esi lieliska dziedātāja.En: "I've heard that you're a great singer.Lv: Vai negribi dziedāt duetu ar mani?En: Would you like to sing a duet with me?"Lv: ”Rūta izskatījās pārsteigta.En: Rūta looked surprised.Lv: “Es?En: "Me?Lv: Bet man ir tik liels uztraukums.En: But I get so nervous.Lv: Es nebūšu laba uz skatuves,” viņa teica, nolaistot galvu.En: I won't be good on stage," she said, lowering her head.Lv: “Es zinu, ka tu vari,” Dainis viņu uzmundrināja.En: "I know you can," Dainis encouraged her.Lv: “Es varu palīdzēt.En: "I can help.Lv: Kopā mēs būsim lieliski.En: Together, we'll be great."Lv: ”Rūta pārdomāja.En: Rūta thought it over.Lv: Viņa saprata, ka tas ir viņas iespēja pārvarēt bailes.En: She realized that this was her chance to overcome her fears.Lv: Vai viņa varētu uzticēties Dainim?En: Could she trust Dainis?Lv: Beidzot viņa piekrita.En: Finally, she agreed.Lv: Dainis un Rūta sāka mēģināt.En: Dainis and Rūta began practicing.Lv: Katru dienu viņi trenējās, līdzīgi dejas un dziedāšanas kustības kļuva saskaņotas.En: Every day they rehearsed until their dance and singing movements became synchronized.Lv: Beidzot pienāca lielā diena.En: At last, the big day arrived.Lv: Zāle bija pilna ar ļaudīm.En: The hall was full of people.Lv: Rūta stāvēja aizkulisēs, viņas sirds dauzījās.En: Rūta stood backstage, her heart pounding.Lv: “Daini, man ir baiļu,” viņa teica, saņēmusi viņa roku.En: "Dainis, I'm scared," she said, holding his hand.Lv: “Rūta, tu esi brīnišķīga,” Dainis mierināja viņu.En: "Rūta, you are wonderful," Dainis reassured her.Lv: “Mēs šo darīsim kopā.En: "We'll do this together.Lv: Tici man, un tici sev.En: Trust me, and trust yourself."Lv: ”Skatuves gaismas spīdēja, un viņu izsauca.En: The stage lights shone, and they were called out.Lv: Rūta un Dainis izgāja uz skatuves.En: Rūta and Dainis walked onto the stage.

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