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Fluent Fiction - Danish

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Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Danish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Danish and English.

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  • Uncovering Mischief at the Aquarium: Mikkel's Surprise Adventure

    Uncovering Mischief at the Aquarium: Mikkel's Surprise Adventure
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: Uncovering Mischief at the Aquarium: Mikkel's Surprise Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-27-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en kold vinterdag summede Københavns Akvarium af liv.En: On a cold winter day, Københavns Akvarium buzzed with life.Da: Børn pegede ivrigt på de farverige fisk og vandrende søstjerner.En: Children eagerly pointed at the colorful fish and wandering starfish.Da: Det store rum var fyldt med lys fra de mange akvarier, og duften af saltvand hang i luften.En: The large room was filled with light from the many aquariums, and the scent of saltwater lingered in the air.Da: Mikkel, en ivrig akvarieansat, stod ved en af tankene og havde en mission.En: Mikkel, an enthusiastic aquarium employee, stood by one of the tanks with a mission.Da: Han ville imponere Freja, den nye kollega.En: He wanted to impress Freja, the new colleague.Da: "Freja, kom med herover," sagde Mikkel med et smil.En: "Freja, come over here," said Mikkel with a smile.Da: "Jeg vil vise dig noget helt specielt."En: "I want to show you something really special."Da: Mens de gik gennem akvariet, snakkede Mikkel passioneret om de forskellige arter.En: As they walked through the aquarium, Mikkel spoke passionately about the different species.Da: Men pludselig, i en af tankene, var der noget, der ikke så rigtigt ud.En: But suddenly, in one of the tanks, something didn't look right.Da: En usædvanlig fisk svømmede rundt.En: An unusual fish was swimming around.Da: "Hvad er det for en?"En: "What kind of fish is that?"Da: spurgte Freja og så forundret ud.En: Freja asked, looking puzzled.Da: Mikkel rynkede panden.En: Mikkel furrowed his brow.Da: Han kunne ikke kende fisken.En: He couldn't recognize the fish.Da: Det var tid til at undersøge sagen, og han vidste præcis, hvad det betød.En: It was time to investigate, and he knew exactly what it meant.Da: Den ballademager, Soren, havde endnu engang lavet ballade med plastikfisk.En: That troublemaker, Soren, had once again made mischief with plastic fish.Da: Mikkel tog en dyb indånding.En: Mikkel took a deep breath.Da: Han vidste, han måtte løse mysteriet og genoprette sin troværdighed.En: He knew he had to solve the mystery and restore his credibility.Da: Han begyndte at betragte fisken nøje og opdagede til sin lettelse, at det faktisk var en meget realistisk plastikfisk.En: He began to closely examine the fish and, to his relief, discovered that it was actually a very realistic plastic fish.Da: "Freja, du må undskylde," sagde Mikkel lidt skamfuldt.En: "Freja, you must excuse me," Mikkel said a bit ashamed.Da: "Soren har måske været lidt for kreativ igen."En: "Soren might have been a bit too creative again."Da: Men Freja lo bare.En: But Freja just laughed.Da: "Du behøver ikke undskylde, Mikkel.En: "You don't have to apologize, Mikkel.Da: Jeg synes, det er sjovt.En: I think it's funny.Da: Og nu, hvor vi har afsløret Soren, hvorfor ikke vise mig de rigtige skatte i akvariet?"En: And now that we've uncovered Soren, why not show me the real treasures in the aquarium?"Da: Mikkel smilede og viste Freja rundt, denne gang med endnu mere energi og entusiasme.En: Mikkel smiled and showed Freja around, this time with even more energy and enthusiasm.Da: Han forklarede om de rigtige fiskearter og delte sjove fakta.En: He explained about the real fish species and shared fun facts.Da: De grinede og snakkede, og Mikkel indså, at han faktisk nød uforudsigeligheden i arbejdet.En: They laughed and talked, and Mikkel realized that he actually enjoyed the unpredictability of the job.Da: Da de gik gennem akvariet, følte Mikkel sig pludselig mere selvsikker.En: As they walked through the aquarium, Mikkel suddenly felt more confident.Da: Det var okay at lade sig overraske en gang imellem.En: It was okay to be surprised once in a while.Da: Og han lærte, at arbejdsglæde kunne findes i de mest uventede situationer.En: And he learned that job satisfaction could be found in the most unexpected situations.Da: Da de stod ved udgangen, sagde Freja: "Tak for turen, Mikkel.En: As they stood at the exit, Freja said, "Thanks for the tour, Mikkel.Da: Jeg glæder mig til at arbejde her."En: I'm looking forward to working here."Da: "Og jeg glæder mig til at vise dig mere," svarede Mikkel med et oprigtigt smil.En: "And I'm looking forward to showing you more," Mikkel replied with a genuine smile.Da: De to gik hver til sit, men med en fornyet forståelse for hinanden.En: The two went their separate ways, but with a renewed understanding of each other.Da: Mikkel havde ikke kun fået en ny kollega, men også en ven.En: Mikkel had not only gained a new colleague but also a friend.Da: Og han havde opdaget, at lidt humor og spontanitet kunne gøre hver dag spændende.En: And he had discovered that a bit of humor and spontaneity could make every day exciting. Vocabulary Words:eagerly: ivrigtwander: ...
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  • From Winter Chill to Ocean Thrill: Emil's Aquarium Adventure

    From Winter Chill to Ocean Thrill: Emil's Aquarium Adventure
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Winter Chill to Ocean Thrill: Emil's Aquarium Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-27-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Kulden ramte Emil, da han steg ud af den varme skolebus og ind i den isnende februar-luft.En: The cold hit Emil as he stepped out of the warm school bus and into the icy February air.Da: Snefnuggene dalede forsigtigt ned over Den Blå Planet, Københavns Nationalakvarium, der strakte sig foran ham som en moderne oase af viden og havets magi.En: Snowflakes drifted gently down over Den Blå Planet, Københavns Nationalakvarium, which stretched out in front of him like a modern oasis of knowledge and marine magic.Da: Han trak sin hue tættere om ørerne og fulgte efter sine klassekammerater ind i bygningens varme omfavnelse.En: He pulled his cap tighter around his ears and followed his classmates into the building's warm embrace.Da: Inde i akvariet var verden en anden.En: Inside the aquarium, the world was different.Da: Farverne dansede fra de kæmpe tanke, der var fyldt med havets mange forestillinger, og Emil kunne ikke lade være med at tabe pusten lidt.En: Colors danced from the giant tanks filled with the sea's many wonders, and Emil couldn't help but catch his breath a little.Da: Pludselig var vinterens grå dysterhed afløst af rifter af blå, grøn og gylden, der glitrede og bevægede sig med vandets blide bevægelser.En: Suddenly, winter's gray gloom was replaced by streaks of blue, green, and golden, shimmering and moving with the water's gentle motions.Da: Freja, Emil's klassekammerat, var allerede foran gruppen.En: Freja, Emil's classmate, was already ahead of the group.Da: Hun pegede ivrigt på en stor haj, der svømmede forbi en af tankene, og hendes stemme fyldte hurtigt rummet med en smittende entusiasme.En: She eagerly pointed at a large shark that swam past one of the tanks, and her voice quickly filled the room with infectious enthusiasm.Da: "Se på dens tænder!"En: "Look at its teeth!"Da: udbrød hun med et glimt i øjet.En: she exclaimed with a twinkle in her eye.Da: Emil nikkede ivrigt, men hans tanker var fast fokuseret på det, han virkelig glædede sig til at se: blæksprutten.En: Emil nodded eagerly, but his thoughts were firmly focused on what he was really excited to see: the octopus.Da: Han havde læst og set så meget om dem hjemme, at tanken om at se en sådan skabning i virkeligheden var næsten overvældende.En: He had read and watched so much about them at home that the thought of seeing such a creature in real life was almost overwhelming.Da: Men samtidig kunne han mærke nervøsiteten snige sig ind.En: But at the same time, he could feel the nervousness creeping in.Da: Ville han kunne tale om det, han vidste, uden at virke for "nørdet"?En: Would he be able to talk about what he knew without coming off as too much of a "nerd"?Da: Gruppen bevægede sig langsomt fra tank til tank, indtil de nåede området for blæksprutterne.En: The group slowly moved from tank to tank until they reached the area for the octopuses.Da: Emil stoppede op, hans blik fanget af de elegant svømmende væsner, der syntes at svæve gennem vandet med en fredfyldt kontrol.En: Emil stopped, his gaze captured by the elegantly swimming creatures that seemed to glide through the water with a peaceful control.Da: Det var nu eller aldrig.En: It was now or never.Da: Med en dyb indånding stillede han sig frem.En: With a deep breath, he stepped forward.Da: "Vidste I, at blæksprutten har tre hjerter?"En: "Did you know that the octopus has three hearts?"Da: forsøgte han lavmælt.En: he ventured quietly.Da: Freja kiggede pludselig nysgerrigt på ham, og for første gang følte Emil en bølge af selvtillid.En: Freja suddenly looked at him with curiosity, and for the first time, Emil felt a wave of confidence.Da: "Og deres blod er blåt på grund af kobberet.En: "And their blood is blue because of the copper.Da: De er også mægtigt intelligente!"En: They are also incredibly intelligent!"Da: tilføjede han, og hans stemme steg en smule i takt med Frejas og de andre børns voksende interesse.En: he added, and his voice rose slightly in sync with Freja's and the other children's growing interest.Da: Han kunne ikke tro det – han havde deres opmærksomhed.En: He couldn't believe it – he had their attention.Da: Freja smilede stort.En: Freja beamed.Da: "Det vidste jeg ikke, Emil!En: "I didn't know that, Emil!Da: Det er sejt!"En: That's cool!"Da: sagde hun og nikkede opmuntrende.En: she said, nodding encouragingly.Da: Emils lærer klappede ham på skulderen, og anerkendelsen fra både lærer og kammerater fyldte ham med stolthed.En: Emil's teacher patted him on the shoulder, and the recognition from both teacher and peers filled him with pride.Da: Den nervøse klump, der havde rederet i hans mave, smeltede væk, som havde han endelig smeltet igennem vinterens sne.En: The nervous knot that had ...
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  • Coffee, Connections, and Creative Sparks in København

    Coffee, Connections, and Creative Sparks in København
    Feb 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: Coffee, Connections, and Creative Sparks in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-26-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I København ligger der en hyggelig kaffebar ude ved Søerne.En: In København lies a cozy coffee shop out by the Søerne.Da: Det er vinter, og sneen falder stille udenfor.En: It is winter, and the snow falls quietly outside.Da: Inde i kaffebaren dufter der skønt af nyristede bønner.En: Inside the coffee shop, there is a wonderful aroma from freshly roasted beans.Da: Indretningen er varm og indbydende med trægulve og murstensvægge.En: The decor is warm and inviting with wooden floors and brick walls.Da: Her, blandt de mange stamkunder, sidder Freja og Lars ofte.En: Here, among the many regulars, Freja and Lars often sit.Da: Freja er kunstner.En: Freja is an artist.Da: Hun leder efter inspiration og føler sig af og til ensom.En: She is searching for inspiration and occasionally feels lonely.Da: Lars er forfatter, men han kan ikke finde ord.En: Lars is a writer, but he cannot find the words.Da: Han ønsker sig også selskab.En: He also longs for company.Da: De to sidder hver for sig, men nyder begge Maja’s kaffe.En: The two sit separately but both enjoy Maja’s coffee.Da: Maja er barista.En: Maja is a barista.Da: Hun kender alle kunderne ved navn.En: She knows all her customers by name.Da: Hun smiler til Freja og Lars hver dag.En: She smiles at Freja and Lars every day.Da: En dag ser Freja en plakat for en lokal kunstudstilling.En: One day, Freja sees a poster for a local art exhibition.Da: Hun beslutter at tage sin skitseblok med og få nye ideer.En: She decides to bring her sketchbook and gain new ideas.Da: Lars ser sig omkring i kaffebaren og lægger mærke til de mange mennesker.En: Lars looks around the coffee shop and notices the many people.Da: Han beslutter at komme her oftere.En: He decides to come here more often.Da: Måske kan det ændre hans skrutine.En: Maybe it can change his rut.Da: En aften arrangerer kaffebaren en kaffesmagningsaften.En: One evening, the coffee shop hosts a coffee tasting night.Da: Freja kommer tidligt og møder Maja, der smilende byder hende velkommen.En: Freja arrives early and meets Maja, who welcomes her with a smile.Da: "Du skal møde Lars," siger Maja.En: "You should meet Lars," says Maja.Da: "Han elsker også kunst."En: "He also loves art."Da: Snart efter kommer Lars hen til dem med sin kop kaffe.En: Shortly after, Lars approaches them with his cup of coffee.Da: Han smiler genert til Freja.En: He smiles shyly at Freja.Da: De taler sammen over kaffen.En: They talk over coffee.Da: Freja fortæller om sine drømmeprojekter, og Lars deler sin frustration over den manglende inspiration.En: Freja shares her dream projects, and Lars shares his frustration over the lack of inspiration.Da: Samtalen flyder lettere, jo længere de snakker.En: The conversation flows more easily the longer they talk.Da: De diskuterer kunst og litteratur.En: They discuss art and literature.Da: Freja foreslår, at de kunne samarbejde om et projekt.En: Freja suggests they could collaborate on a project.Da: Lars føler en gnist af kreativitet vende tilbage.En: Lars feels a spark of creativity return.Da: Da aftenen slutter, smiler de til hinanden.En: When the evening ends, they smile at each other.Da: Freja føler sig inspireret.En: Freja feels inspired.Da: Hun planlægger et nyt kunstværk.En: She plans a new artwork.Da: Lars går derfra med en notesbog fyldt med nye ideer.En: Lars leaves with a notebook filled with new ideas.Da: På trods af deres frygt for sårbarhed åbner de sig for hinanden.En: Despite their fear of vulnerability, they open up to each other.Da: Freja og Lars mødes nu ofte i kaffebaren.En: Freja and Lars now often meet at the coffee shop.Da: Deres nye venskab blomstrer.En: Their new friendship blossoms.Da: De nyder at dele deres verden med hinanden.En: They enjoy sharing their worlds with each other.Da: I kaffebarenaftenens varme er starten på noget nyt.En: In the warmth of the coffee shop evening, it's the start of something new.Da: Maja ser dem med et tilfreds smil.En: Maja watches them with a satisfied smile.Da: Hun vidste, at kærligheden til kaffe kunne skabe forbindelser.En: She knew that the love for coffee could create connections. Vocabulary Words:cozy: hyggeligsnow: sneenquietly: stillearoma: dufterroasted: nyristededecor: indretningenwarm: varminviting: indbydendeartist: kunstnerinspiration: inspirationlonely: ensomwriter: forfattercompany: selskabposter: plakatsketchbook: skitseblokidea: ideerrut: skrutineevening: aftenhosts: arrangerertasting: kaffesmagningsaftenshyly: genertproject: projekterfrustration: frustrationspark: gnistvulnerability: sårbarhedblossoms: blomstrerworlds: verdensatisfied: tilfredsconnections: forbindelserbricks: murstensvægge
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