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.

    And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Denmark, or perhaps you want to speak Danish with your family from there? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic background to fully immerse in Danish-speaking experiences.

    Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Danish listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself.

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Episodes
  • Easter Adventures: Rediscovering Family at Tivoli Gardens
    Apr 4 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Danish: Easter Adventures: Rediscovering Family at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-04-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var forårsferien, og Tivoli Gardens var fyldt med glade familier.En: It was spring break, and Tivoli Gardens was filled with happy families.Da: Blomsterne blomstrede, og duften af friskbagte kager svævede i luften.En: The flowers were blooming, and the scent of freshly baked cakes wafted in the air.Da: Mikkel, en travl far i 30'erne, gik hånd i hånd med sin datter Astrid.En: Mikkel, a busy father in his 30s, walked hand in hand with his daughter Astrid.Da: Hun var kun otte år, men hun havde savnet sin fars opmærksomhed.En: She was only eight years old, but she had missed her father's attention.Da: Mikkel havde besluttet sig for ikke at lade arbejde stå i vejen denne gang.En: Mikkel had decided not to let work get in the way this time.Da: Han ville bruge dagen sammen med Astrid og glemme alt om e-mails og opkald.En: He wanted to spend the day with Astrid and forget all about emails and calls.Da: Astrid strålede af glæde.En: Astrid beamed with joy.Da: Hun havde ventet længe på en dag som denne.En: She had been waiting a long time for a day like this.Da: "Far, se!En: "Dad, look!"Da: ", råbte Astrid og pegede mod en stor påskehare, der delte chokoladeæg ud til børnene.En: shouted Astrid and pointed towards a large Easter bunny handing out chocolate eggs to the children.Da: Mikkel smilede og nikkede.En: Mikkel smiled and nodded.Da: "Lad os finde påskeæg sammen," sagde han.En: "Let's find Easter eggs together," he said.Da: De startede deres jagt i haven.En: They started their hunt in the garden.Da: Astrid grinede og løb rundt, mens Mikkel fulgte efter hende.En: Astrid laughed and ran around while Mikkel followed her.Da: Tivolis farverige dekorationer skinnede i solen, og musikken fyldte deres ører.En: Tivoli's colorful decorations shone in the sun, and the music filled their ears.Da: Men midt i jagten, da Astrid fandt et lilla æg gemt bag en busk, vibrerede Mikkels telefon.En: But in the middle of the hunt, when Astrid found a purple egg hidden behind a bush, Mikkel's phone vibrated.Da: Han tøvede og kiggede på skærmen.En: He hesitated and looked at the screen.Da: Det var et vigtigt opkald fra arbejdet.En: It was an important call from work.Da: I det øjeblik så han på Astrid, der stod der med lys i øjnene.En: At that moment, he looked at Astrid, who stood there with light in her eyes.Da: Hun ventede på, at de skulle fortsætte jagten sammen.En: She was waiting to continue the hunt together.Da: Mikkel tog en dyb indånding og lod telefonen ringe.En: Mikkel took a deep breath and let the phone ring.Da: Han bøjede sig ned til Astrid og sagde, "Kom, lad os se, hvor mange flere vi kan finde."En: He bent down to Astrid and said, "Come, let's see how many more we can find."Da: Astrid smilede stort og gav ham et kram.En: Astrid smiled widely and gave him a hug.Da: "Tak, far," hviskede hun.En: "Thank you, Dad," she whispered.Da: Resten af dagen blev fyldt med latter og eventyr.En: The rest of the day was filled with laughter and adventure.Da: De prøvede karrusellen, spiste candyfloss, og Mikkel købte endda en ballon formet som en påskekylling til Astrid.En: They tried the carousel, ate cotton candy, and Mikkel even bought a balloon shaped like an Easter chick for Astrid.Da: Da solen begyndte at gå ned, sad de ved en bænk og delte et kanelhorn.En: As the sun began to set, they sat on a bench and shared a cinnamon roll.Da: "Jeg elsker dig, far," sagde Astrid pludselig.En: "I love you, Dad," Astrid suddenly said.Da: Mikkel mærkede en klump i halsen.En: Mikkel felt a lump in his throat.Da: "Jeg elsker også dig, min skat," svarede han.En: "I love you too, my dear," he replied.Da: På vej hjem tænkte Mikkel over, hvor vigtigt det var at være til stede.En: On the way home, Mikkel thought about how important it was to be present.Da: Arbejdet kunne vente, men tiden med Astrid var uerstattelig.En: Work could wait, but time with Astrid was irreplaceable.Da: De gik ud af Tivoli Gardens hånd i hånd, med et løfte om flere dage som denne.En: They left Tivoli Gardens hand in hand, with a promise of more days like this.Da: Astrid smilede bredt og vinkede farvel til forlystelserne.En: Astrid smiled broadly and waved goodbye to the rides.Da: Hun vidste nu, at hendes far virkelig var der for hende.En: She now knew that her dad was truly there for her.Da: Mikkel følte sig lettet og lykkelig over at have taget det rigtige valg.En: Mikkel felt relieved and happy about having made the right choice.Da: Deres bånd var styrket, og de gik fremtiden i møde med nyt håb og kærlighed.En: Their bond was strengthened, and they faced the future with renewed hope and love. Vocabulary Words:blooming: blomstredescent: duftwafted: svævedehesitated: tøvedebent down: bøjede sig nedlaughter: ...
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    14 mins
  • 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
    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

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