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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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  • From Office to Skies: Freja & Mikkel's Journey

    From Office to Skies: Freja & Mikkel's Journey
    Jun 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Office to Skies: Freja & Mikkel's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Hjertet af København var en travl by.En: The heart of København was a bustling city.Da: Skyskraberne blinkede i solen, og folk skyndte sig gennem gaderne.En: The skyscrapers shimmered in the sun, and people hurried through the streets.Da: Oppe i en moderne kontorbygning sad Freja.En: Up in a modern office building sat Freja.Da: Hun var ny i byen.En: She was new in the city.Da: Hun kiggede omkring.En: She looked around.Da: Kontoret var stort og lyst.En: The office was large and bright.Da: Store glasvægge og åbne kontorpladser.En: Big glass walls and open office spaces.Da: Freja følte sig lille i det nye miljø.En: Freja felt small in the new environment.Da: Hun ønskede at bevise sit værd.En: She wanted to prove her worth.Da: Dog savnede hun også nogen at snakke med.En: Yet she also missed having someone to talk to.Da: Det var sommer.En: It was summer.Da: Solen skinnede varmt gennem vinduerne.En: The sun shone warmly through the windows.Da: Mikkel arbejdede i det samme firma.En: Mikkel worked in the same company.Da: Han var vellidt.En: He was well-liked.Da: Folk satte pris på hans humor.En: People appreciated his humor.Da: Men hans liv udenfor arbejdet var kedeligt.En: But his life outside of work was dull.Da: Han længtes efter noget nyt.En: He longed for something new.Da: Noget spændende.En: Something exciting.Da: En dag overvejede Freja sine muligheder.En: One day, Freja considered her options.Da: Hun besluttede at gøre noget for at møde folk.En: She decided to do something to meet people.Da: Hun hørte om en frokostvandringsgruppe på arbejdet.En: She heard about a lunch walking group at work.Da: Hun greb chancen og meldte sig til.En: She seized the opportunity and signed up.Da: Ved den første frokostvandring stod Freja lidt for sig selv.En: At the first lunch walk, Freja stood a bit by herself.Da: Mikkel så hende.En: Mikkel saw her.Da: Han genkendte følelsen af at være ny og alene.En: He recognized the feeling of being new and alone.Da: Han tøvede først.En: He hesitated at first.Da: Tidligere erfaringer havde gjort ham forsigtig med relationer på arbejdspladsen.En: Previous experiences had made him cautious with workplace relationships.Da: Men der var noget ved Freja, der fik ham til at gå over til hende.En: But there was something about Freja that drew him to her.Da: "Hej, Freja, ik'?En: "Hey, Freja, right?Da: Jeg er Mikkel," sagde han.En: I'm Mikkel," he said.Da: Hun smilede tilbage, lidt nervøs, men glad for kontakten.En: She smiled back, a bit nervous but glad for the contact.Da: "Vil du med på gåturen?"En: "Do you want to join the walk?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Det var starten på noget nyt.En: It was the beginning of something new.Da: En uge senere deltog de begge i en team-building dag.En: A week later, they both participated in a team-building day.Da: En chance for at lære hinanden bedre at kende.En: A chance to get to know each other better.Da: Tilfældigvis blev de parret sammen til en opgave.En: By chance, they were paired together for a task.Da: De skulle finde en kreativ løsning til en hypotetisk krise.En: They had to find a creative solution to a hypothetical crisis.Da: Sammen morede de sig.En: Together, they had fun.Da: Freja begyndte at åbne op.En: Freja began to open up.Da: Hun delte historier om sin gamle by og sine drømme.En: She shared stories about her old town and her dreams.Da: Mikkel lyttede og delte lidt om sig selv.En: Mikkel listened and shared a bit about himself.Da: Han følte fornyet energi.En: He felt renewed energy.Da: Efter eventet tog de op på kontorets tagterrasse.En: After the event, they went up to the office rooftop terrace.Da: Luften var varm, og udsigten over byen var smuk.En: The air was warm, and the view over the city was beautiful.Da: De talte om alt og intet.En: They talked about everything and nothing.Da: "Skal vi mødes igen?"En: "Should we meet again?"Da: spurgte Mikkel og kiggede genert hen mod Freja.En: Mikkel asked, looking shyly at Freja.Da: "Ja, det vil jeg gerne," svarede Freja med et varmt smil.En: "Yes, I'd like that," replied Freja with a warm smile.Da: De aftalte en rigtig date.En: They arranged for a proper date.Da: Uden for arbejde.En: Outside of work.Da: Deres liv fik en ny retning.En: Their lives took a new direction.Da: Freja blev mere selvsikker i sine interaktioner.En: Freja became more confident in her interactions.Da: Mikkel følte sig åben for nye oplevelser.En: Mikkel felt open to new experiences.Da: Sommerens varme brise bragte dem sammen.En: The warm summer breeze brought them together.Da: Begge tog første skridt mod noget lovende.En: Both took the first step towards something promising. Vocabulary Words:bustling: travlskyscrapers: skyskrabereshimmered: blinkedeworth: værdappreciated: ...
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  • Søren's Summer of Transformation: Embracing the Artist Within

    Søren's Summer of Transformation: Embracing the Artist Within
    Jun 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: Søren's Summer of Transformation: Embracing the Artist Within Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Søren stod ved kanalen i Nyhavn.En: Søren stood by the canal in Nyhavn.Da: Solen var ved at gå ned, og de farverige huse spejlede sig i vandet.En: The sun was setting, and the colorful houses were reflecting in the water.Da: Det var en smuk sommeraften.En: It was a beautiful summer evening.Da: Musik og latter fyldte luften fra de nærliggende caféer.En: Music and laughter filled the air from the nearby cafés.Da: Rundt omkring ham gik folk afslappet forbi, mens turister tog billeder af den berømte havn.En: Around him, people walked by casually, while tourists took pictures of the famous harbor.Da: Søren, en 35-årig grafisk designer, var her sammen med sin familie.En: Søren, a 35-year-old graphic designer, was here with his family.Da: De var samlet til deres årlige sommerfest.En: They were gathered for their annual summer party.Da: Hans søster Katrine og hans bror Lars var allerede dybt optaget af at fortælle historier fra året, der var gået.En: His sister Katrine and his brother Lars were already deeply engaged in telling stories from the past year.Da: Søren lyttede, men hans tanker var et andet sted.En: Søren listened, but his thoughts were elsewhere.Da: Det sidste år havde været svært.En: The past year had been difficult.Da: Søren havde følt sig utilfreds i sit job.En: Søren had felt dissatisfied in his job.Da: Han længtes efter mere.En: He longed for more.Da: Et gammelt ønske om at male var vågnet til live igen.En: An old desire to paint had awoken again.Da: Søren drømte om at blive kunstner.En: Søren dreamed of becoming an artist.Da: Han ønskede at kaste sig fuldt ud i kunsten, men hvad med pengene?En: He wanted to fully immerse himself in art, but what about money?Da: Og hvordan ville familie reagere?En: And how would the family react?Da: Mens han tænkte, blev han afbrudt af Lars, der løftede sit glas.En: As he pondered, he was interrupted by Lars, who raised his glass.Da: "Skål for sommeren!"En: "Cheers to summer!"Da: råbte Lars.En: shouted Lars.Da: Alle løftede deres glas og mumlede i enighed.En: Everyone raised their glasses and murmured in agreement.Da: Øjeblikket var fyldt med glæde, men også med noget uafsluttet for Søren.En: The moment was filled with joy, but also with something unfinished for Søren.Da: Pludselig mærkede han en bølge af mod.En: Suddenly, he felt a wave of courage.Da: Det skulle være nu.En: It had to be now.Da: Han bankede let på sit glas med en ske for at få opmærksomhed.En: He tapped gently on his glass with a spoon to get attention.Da: "Må jeg sige noget?"En: "May I say something?"Da: sagde han og håbede, han havde valgt det rigtige øjeblik.En: he said, hoping he had chosen the right moment.Da: Alle øjne vendte sig mod ham.En: All eyes turned to him.Da: Søren tog en dyb indånding.En: Søren took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg har tænkt meget på mit liv.En: "I've been thinking a lot about my life.Da: Jeg elsker at være kreativ.En: I love being creative.Da: Jeg vil male.En: I want to paint.Da: Jeg har besluttet at blive fuldtidskunstner," sagde han.En: I've decided to become a full-time artist," he said.Da: Ordene var ude, og en stille spænding bredte sig om bordet.En: The words were out, and a quiet tension spread around the table.Da: Katrine så først forskrækket ud, men så nikkede hun langsomt.En: Katrine first looked startled, but then she slowly nodded.Da: "Jeg vidste, der var noget," sagde hun blidt.En: "I knew there was something," she said gently.Da: Lars så også først overrasket ud, men smilede snart.En: Lars also looked surprised at first but soon smiled.Da: "Hvis det gør dig glad, Søren, så går vi hele vejen med dig," sagde han med et grin.En: "If it makes you happy, Søren, we're with you all the way," he said with a grin.Da: Søren mærkede en tung vægt lette fra sine skuldre.En: Søren felt a heavy weight lift from his shoulders.Da: Hans familie forstod.En: His family understood.Da: De støttede ham.En: They supported him.Da: Han følte sig lettet og fuld af mod.En: He felt relieved and full of courage.Da: For første gang i lang tid følte Søren, at han var på vej mod noget, der virkelig betød noget for ham.En: For the first time in a long time, Søren felt that he was heading toward something that truly mattered to him.Da: Aftenen fortsatte med mere grin og glæde.En: The evening continued with more laughter and joy.Da: Søren var fuld af ny energi.En: Søren was full of new energy.Da: Han vidste, at vejen kunne blive svær, men han var klar.En: He knew the road could be difficult, but he was ready.Da: Han ville male sit liv med de skarpeste og mest levende farver.En: He wanted to paint his life with the sharpest and most vivid colors.Da: Både hans liv og sommeren var fyldt med ...
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  • Sunshine and Showers: A Perfect København Picnic

    Sunshine and Showers: A Perfect København Picnic
    Jun 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: Sunshine and Showers: A Perfect København Picnic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-27-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart over København, og Mikkel cyklede gennem byens gader mod Kongens Have.En: The sun shone brightly over København, and Mikkel rode his bike through the city's streets towards Kongens Have.Da: Han havde planlagt en sommerpicnic for sine venner.En: He had planned a summer picnic for his friends.Da: En dag fyldt med grin, mad og gode minder.En: A day filled with laughter, food, and good memories.Da: Men først skulle han købe ind.En: But first, he needed to do some shopping.Da: Markederne i København var fyldt med farver og dufte.En: The markets in København were filled with colors and scents.Da: Brødet hos bageren var brunt og sprødt.En: The bread at the bakery was brown and crispy.Da: Jordbærene var røde og saftige.En: The strawberries were red and juicy.Da: "Hvad vil de mon bedst kunne lide?"En: "What would they like the most?"Da: tænkte Mikkel.En: Mikkel wondered.Da: Valget var overvældende.En: The choice was overwhelming.Da: Han ønskede at finde det perfekte udvalg, der ville få alle til at føle sig glade.En: He wanted to find the perfect selection that would make everyone feel happy.Da: Mens han fyldte sin kurv, bemærkede han noget i horisonten.En: As he filled his basket, he noticed something on the horizon.Da: Skyer.En: Clouds.Da: Mørke skybjerge rullede ind.En: Dark, mountainous clouds were rolling in.Da: Hans hjerte sank lidt.En: His heart sank a little.Da: Regn kunne ødelægge alt, hvad han havde planlagt.En: Rain could ruin everything he had planned.Da: Med lidt håb i hjertet gjorde han sine køb færdige.En: With a bit of hope in his heart, he finished his shopping.Da: Ost, pølse, frisk brød og nogle lækre danske kager.En: Cheese, sausage, fresh bread, and some delicious Danish pastries.Da: Alt var der.En: Everything was there.Da: Da han nåede Kongens Have, begyndte regndråber at falde.En: When he reached Kongens Have, raindrops began to fall.Da: Mikkel stoppede.En: Mikkel stopped.Da: Skulle han risikere det og vente på, at regnen drev over?En: Should he risk it and wait for the rain to pass?Da: Eller skulle han hastigt vælge en plet og slå sig ned, dog måske på et sted, der ikke var ideelt?En: Or should he quickly choose a spot and settle down, albeit perhaps not in an ideal location?Da: Han tog en dyb indånding.En: He took a deep breath.Da: Mikkel besluttede at tage chancen, at vente på, at regnen stoppede.En: Mikkel decided to take the chance, to wait for the rain to stop.Da: Hans venner skulle have den bedste oplevelse muligt.En: His friends deserved the best experience possible.Da: Så han cyklede rundt og fandt en lille, gemt krog.En: So he cycled around and found a small, hidden corner.Da: Træerne der stod tæt sammen, gav en smule skjul mod regnen.En: The trees stood close together, offering slight shelter from the rain.Da: Regnen blev ved, men hans venner kom alligevel.En: The rain continued, but his friends came nonetheless.Da: De samledes under de tætte grenelofter, mens de sagde: "Det her sted er perfekt, Mikkel!"En: They gathered under the dense canopy, saying, "This place is perfect, Mikkel!"Da: Han smilte.En: He smiled.Da: Maden blev lagt frem, og snart var snakken og latteren i fuld gang.En: The food was laid out, and soon conversation and laughter were in full swing.Da: Dråberne trommede stille på bladene over dem, men selskabets varme gennemstrømmede stedet.En: The drops quietly drummed on the leaves above them, but the warmth of the company filled the place.Da: Da dagen lakkede mod enden, kiggede Mikkel på sine venner.En: As the day drew to a close, Mikkel looked at his friends.Da: De var glade, tilfredse.En: They were happy, content.Da: Han forstod nu, at perfektion ikke handlede om, at alting gik efter planen.En: He now understood that perfection wasn't about everything going according to plan.Da: Det handlede om de øjeblikke, de skabte sammen, uanset vejr eller vind.En: It was about the moments they created together, regardless of weather or wind.Da: Og med dette i mente, pakker han glædeligt sine ting sammen efter en vellykket picnic.En: And with this in mind, he happily packed up his things after a successful picnic.Da: Han cyklede hjemad i sommeraftenen med en følelse af lethed og tilfredshed.En: He cycled home in the summer evening with a feeling of lightness and satisfaction. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedebriskly: klartlaughter: grincrispy: sprødtoverwhelming: overvældendehorizon: horisontensank: sankdelicious: lækrealbeit: dogdense: tættecanopy: grenelofterswing: gangdrummed: trommedecontent: tilfredseperfection: perfektionregardless: uansetwind: vindpacked: pakketsuccessful: vellykketlightness: lethedsatisfaction: tilfredshedmarkets: markedernescents: duftebread: brødetbakery: ...
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