Fluent Fiction - Danish

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  • Are you ready to supercharge your Danish listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you.

    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.

    This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension.

    But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with.

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  • Unfolding Passion: Discovering Art in Rold Skov

    Unfolding Passion: Discovering Art in Rold Skov
    Apr 3 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unfolding Passion: Discovering Art in Rold Skov Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-03-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Rasmus og Freja gik ad en smal sti gennem Rold Skov.En: Rasmus and Freja walked along a narrow path through Rold Skov.Da: Det var påskeferie, og skoven var fyldt med liv.En: It was the Easter holiday, and the forest was filled with life.Da: De grønne blade på træerne var sprunget ud, og fuglesang fyldte luften.En: The green leaves on the trees had blossomed, and birdsong filled the air.Da: Solens stråler brød gennem de tætte grene og kastede lyspletter på skovbunden fyldt med spæde blomster.En: The sun's rays broke through the dense branches and cast spots of light on the forest floor filled with budding flowers.Da: "Se, hvor smukt her er," sagde Freja, mens hun holdt sit kamera klar.En: "Look how beautiful it is here," said Freja, while she kept her camera ready.Da: Hun ledte efter det perfekte billede til hendes kommende udstilling.En: She was looking for the perfect picture for her upcoming exhibition.Da: Rasmus nikkede og smilede.En: Rasmus nodded and smiled.Da: Han nød skoven og selskabet, men havde en hemmelighed.En: He enjoyed the forest and the company, but he had a secret.Da: Han elskede kunst, men sagde det sjældent højt.En: He loved art but rarely said it aloud.Da: Derfor blev han ekstra opmærksom, da han så en lokal kunstner stå i en lysning og male.En: Therefore, he became extra attentive when he saw a local artist standing in a clearing and painting.Da: "Freja, se derovre," hviskede Rasmus og pegede.En: "Freja, look over there," whispered Rasmus and pointed.Da: Freja så kunstneren og gik hurtigt frem.En: Freja saw the artist and quickly went forward.Da: "Vi må se, hvad han maler!"En: "We must see what he's painting!"Da: sagde hun, ivrig.En: she said, eager.Da: Men Rasmus tøvede.En: But Rasmus hesitated.Da: Han ville gerne vide mere, men var bange for at virke for nysgerrig, især når Freja var så fokuseret på sit projekt.En: He wanted to know more but was afraid of seeming too curious, especially when Freja was so focused on her project.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg bliver her lidt," sagde Freja.En: "I think I’ll stay here a bit," said Freja.Da: "Jeg leder efter det helt rigtige lys."En: "I'm looking for just the right light."Da: Rasmus nikkede og tog mod til sig.En: Rasmus nodded and summoned his courage.Da: Han gik langsomt hen mod kunstneren, mens Freja gik i den modsatte retning med sit kamera.En: He walked slowly toward the artist, while Freja went in the opposite direction with her camera.Da: "Hej," sagde Rasmus forsigtigt.En: "Hi," said Rasmus cautiously.Da: "Må jeg kigge med?"En: "May I watch?"Da: Kunstneren smilede venligt.En: The artist smiled kindly.Da: "Selvfølgelig!En: "Of course!Da: Jeg prøver at fange lyset gennem træerne."En: I'm trying to capture the light through the trees."Da: Rasmus observerede og kunne ikke lade være med at spørge: "Hvordan får du farverne til at se så levende ud?"En: Rasmus observed and couldn't help but ask: "How do you make the colors look so vibrant?"Da: Kunstneren forklarede glad sin teknik, og Rasmus lyttede ivrigt.En: The artist happily explained his technique, and Rasmus listened eagerly.Da: Han glemte helt sin nervøsitet, mens han lærte noget nyt og spændende.En: He completely forgot his nervousness while learning something new and exciting.Da: Ikke langt derfra havde Freja fundet et sted, hvor lyset ramte lige i den rigtige vinkel.En: Not far away, Freja had found a spot where the light hit at just the right angle.Da: Hun knipsede billeder ivrigt og fangede øjeblikkets skønhed.En: She snapped pictures eagerly, capturing the beauty of the moment.Da: Da hun vendte tilbage, hørte hun Rasmus stille intelligente spørgsmål til kunstneren og så hans øjne lyse op.En: When she returned, she heard Rasmus asking intelligent questions to the artist and saw his eyes light up.Da: Freja smilede for sig selv, glad for at se sin ven så engageret.En: Freja smiled to herself, happy to see her friend so engaged.Da: Til sidst takkede Rasmus og Freja kunstneren for hans tid.En: Finally, Rasmus and Freja thanked the artist for his time.Da: Rasmus overvejede en stund, inden han sagde voldsomt beslutsomt: "Jeg tror, jeg skal tage et kunstkursus.En: Rasmus hesitated for a moment before saying resolutely: "I think I should take an art course.Da: Det kunne være spændende."En: It could be exciting."Da: På vej tilbage gennem skoven fortalte Freja, at hun havde taget det perfekte billede.En: On the way back through the forest, Freja shared that she had taken the perfect photo.Da: De delte deres oplevelser og grinede sammen.En: They shared their experiences and laughed together.Da: Rasmus følte sig mere fri, mere åben om sine interesser.En: Rasmus felt more free, more open about his interests.Da: Freja lærte, at det var godt at tage ...
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    15 mins
  • A Springtime Rescue: Emil's Path to Purpose

    A Springtime Rescue: Emil's Path to Purpose
    Apr 2 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Springtime Rescue: Emil's Path to Purpose Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-02-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Forårssolen skinnede blidt over det danske landskab.En: The spring sun gently shone over the danske landscape.Da: Blomsterne blomstrede, og græsset var saftigt grønt.En: The flowers were blooming, and the grass was lush green.Da: Emil gik langs stien, der snoede sig gennem engen.En: Emil walked along the path that wound through the meadow.Da: Det var Påske, og Emil nød freden i naturen.En: It was Easter, and Emil enjoyed the peace of nature.Da: Mens Emil gik og tænkte på sin fremtid, hørte han en lyd.En: While Emil walked and thought about his future, he heard a sound.Da: Det lød som et skadet dyr.En: It sounded like an injured animal.Da: Emil fulgte lyden og fandt et dådyr, der lå i græsset.En: Emil followed the sound and found a deer lying in the grass.Da: Dets ben så ud til at være skadet.En: Its leg seemed to be injured.Da: Emil nærmede sig forsigtigt.En: Emil approached carefully.Da: Hjorten var nervøs og forsøgte at rejse sig, men kunne ikke.En: The deer was nervous and attempted to stand, but could not.Da: Emil følte et stik af sorg.En: Emil felt a pang of sorrow.Da: Han vidste, at han måtte hjælpe, men han vidste ikke hvordan.En: He knew he had to help, but he didn’t know how.Da: Emil satte sig ned og talte blidt til hjorten.En: Emil sat down and spoke gently to the deer.Da: Han fortalte det, at han ville hjælpe.En: He told it that he wanted to help.Da: Lidt efter lidt faldt hjorten til ro.En: Little by little, the deer calmed down.Da: Emil trak vejret dybt.En: Emil took a deep breath.Da: Han besluttede sig for at finde en dyrlæge.En: He decided to find a veterinarian.Da: Han tog sin mobil frem og ringede til den lokale dyrlæge.En: He took out his phone and called the local veterinarian.Da: "Hej, jeg har fundet en såret hjort i engen.En: "Hi, I have found an injured deer in the meadow.Da: Kan du hjælpe?"En: Can you help?"Da: spurgte Emil.En: Emil asked.Da: Dyrlægen svarede roligt, at han ville komme med det samme.En: The veterinarian calmly replied that he would come immediately.Da: Imens ventede Emil ved hjortens side.En: Meanwhile, Emil waited by the deer's side.Da: Han følte en mærkelig tilfredshed ved at tage ansvar.En: He felt a strange satisfaction in taking responsibility.Da: Minutterne gik, og snart dukkede dyrlægen op.En: The minutes passed, and soon the veterinarian arrived.Da: Sammen fik de hjorten flyttet til dyrlægens bil.En: Together, they got the deer moved to the veterinarian's car.Da: Da dyrlægen var taget afsted med hjorten, blev Emil stående og kiggede ud over engen.En: Once the veterinarian had left with the deer, Emil stood watching over the meadow.Da: Han følte sig klarere i hovedet.En: He felt clearer in his mind.Da: Han indså, at turen væk fra det kendte måske kunne give ham mere mening i livet.En: He realized that the journey away from the familiar might give him more meaning in life.Da: Med et nyt mod og en følelse af formål i hjertet vendte Emil hjemad.En: With new courage and a sense of purpose in his heart, Emil headed home.Da: Han havde hjulpet hjorten, og han havde fundet noget dybere i sig selv.En: He had helped the deer, and he had found something deeper within himself.Da: Det var tid til at finde nye eventyr, både i og uden for landsbyen.En: It was time to find new adventures, both in and outside the village.Da: På den stille, solbeskinnede sti i det danske forår vidste Emil, at han var klar til at tage skridt imod en ny fremtid, både spændende og ukendt.En: On the quiet, sunlit path in the danske spring, Emil knew he was ready to take steps toward a new future, both exciting and unknown. Vocabulary Words:gently: blidtlandscape: landskablush: saftigtmeadow: engeninjured: skadetcalm: roligresponsibility: ansvarsatisfaction: tilfredshedpath: stiwound: snoedesorrow: sorgveterinarian: dyrlægeimmediately: med det sammestrange: mærkeligrealize: indsåcourage: modpurpose: formåladventures: eventyrquiet: stilleunknown: ukendtinjured leg: skadet bennervous: nervøsblooming: blomstredeapproach: nærmede sigpang: stikbreathe: trække vejretdecide: besluttedelocal: lokalemeanwhile: imenssunlit: solbeskinnede
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    12 mins
  • Spring Surprises: Jens' Easter Gesture That Changed Everything

    Spring Surprises: Jens' Easter Gesture That Changed Everything
    Apr 1 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: Spring Surprises: Jens' Easter Gesture That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-01-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en stille forårsmorgen, hvor fuglesang blandede sig med duften af nyudsprungen forårsblomster, gik Jens en tur i sit moderne kvarter i København.En: On a quiet spring morning, where birdsong mingled with the scent of newly blooming spring flowers, Jens took a walk in his modern neighborhood in København.Da: Det var påske, og mange af hans naboer pyntede deres hjem med påskeliljer og farverige æg.En: It was Easter, and many of his neighbors decorated their homes with daffodils and colorful eggs.Da: Jens nød sin faste rutine: en morgenkaffe og en gåtur ned ad de små, blomstrende veje.En: Jens enjoyed his regular routine: a morning coffee and a walk down the small, blossoming streets.Da: Jens levede et roligt liv, tilfreds med sine vaner og rytmer.En: Jens lived a peaceful life, content with his habits and rhythms.Da: Men der var én ting, som havde naget ham i de sidste par uger.En: But there was one thing that had been bothering him for the past few weeks.Da: Det var hans nabo Kirsten.En: It was his neighbor, Kirsten.Da: Han kendte hende ikke godt, men hun boede i lejligheden ved siden af hans.En: He didn't know her well, but she lived in the apartment next to his.Da: Jens havde bemærket, at Kirsten ofte så bekymret ud, og hendes gardiner var oftere end ikke trukket for.En: Jens had noticed that Kirsten often looked worried, and her curtains were more often than not drawn.Da: Rygter svirrede om, at hun planlagde at flytte til et andet land, noget Jens ikke kunne få til at hænge sammen, især da hun altid havde virket stilfærdig og tæt knyttet til sit hjem.En: Rumors swirled that she was planning to move to another country, something Jens couldn't make sense of, especially as she had always seemed quiet and closely attached to her home.Da: Jens følte et ansvar, men samtidigt en frygt for at træde over Kirstens grænser.En: Jens felt a responsibility, but at the same time a fear of overstepping Kirsten's boundaries.Da: Han vidste, at Kirsten måske ikke ønskede hans hjælp, men han kunne ikke bare ignorere det.En: He knew that Kirsten might not want his help, but he couldn't just ignore it.Da: Med påsken som perfekt anledning besluttede Jens at opsøge Kirsten med en lille gave – påskeæg – i håb om at få startet en samtale.En: With Easter as the perfect opportunity, Jens decided to visit Kirsten with a small gift—Easter eggs—in the hope of starting a conversation.Da: Da han bankede på hendes dør, åbnede Kirsten langsomt.En: When he knocked on her door, Kirsten opened it slowly.Da: Hendes ansigt viste spor af udmattelse, men hun formåede at smile svagt.En: Her face showed signs of exhaustion, but she managed to smile faintly.Da: Jens rakte hende æggene og sagde: "Glædelig påske, Kirsten.En: Jens handed her the eggs and said, "Happy Easter, Kirsten.Da: Jeg tænkte på, om vi kunne snakke lidt om påsketraditioner.En: I was wondering if we could talk a bit about Easter traditions.Da: Jeg har hørt noget underligt, og jeg blev bekymret."En: I've heard something strange, and I became concerned."Da: Kirsten tøvede, men inviterede ham indenfor.En: Kirsten hesitated but invited him in.Da: De satte sig ved spisebordet, hvor blomster fra hendes have prydede midten.En: They sat at the dining table, where flowers from her garden adorned the center.Da: Jens fortalte langsomt om rygterne, han havde hørt.En: Jens slowly shared the rumors he had heard.Da: "Jeg ville ikke presse dig," sagde han, "men hvis der er noget, jeg kan gøre for at hjælpe, vil jeg gerne."En: "I didn't want to pressure you," he said, "but if there's anything I can do to help, I'd like to."Da: Kirsten så længe ned på sine hænder, før hun begyndte at tale.En: Kirsten looked down at her hands for a long time before she began to speak.Da: Hun forklarede, hvor svært det havde været for hende at håndtere nogle personlige problemer alene.En: She explained how difficult it had been for her to handle some personal issues alone.Da: Flytningen var en flugtplan, uden egentlig at være hendes dybeste ønske.En: The move was an escape plan, without really being her deepest wish.Da: Jens lyttede opmærksomt og svarede: "Det lyder som om, du står overfor nogle store beslutninger.En: Jens listened attentively and replied, "It sounds like you're facing some big decisions.Da: Men det er okay at bede om hjælp.En: But it's okay to ask for help.Da: Ingen af os behøver at klare alting alene."En: None of us have to handle everything alone."Da: Deres samtale blev dyb og åbenhjertig.En: Their conversation became deep and candid.Da: Kirsten begyndte at forstå, at hun ikke behøvede at ændre sit liv så drastisk.En: Kirsten began to understand that she didn't need to change her life so ...
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    16 mins

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