Podcasts about Dada

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Coffee Nostalgia: A Journey Back to Childhood Memories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vintermorgen i København, og sneen dalede stille ned over den brostensbelagte gade.En: It was a cold winter morning in København, and the snow gently fell over the cobblestone street.Da: Lars trak sin uldfrakke tættere om sig, mens han gik mod det lille kafferisteri på hjørnet.En: Lars pulled his wool coat closer around him as he walked towards the little coffee roastery on the corner.Da: Hans åndedrag dannede små skyer i den kølige luft, men tanken om friskbrygget kaffe holdt ham varm indeni.En: His breath formed small clouds in the chilly air, but the thought of freshly brewed coffee kept him warm inside.Da: Indenfor i kafferisteriet var der hyggeligt og varmt.En: Inside the coffee roastery, it was cozy and warm.Da: Luften var tung med duften af ristede bønner, og på væggene stod store sække af kaffe klar til at blive udforsket.En: The air was heavy with the aroma of roasted beans, and on the walls stood large sacks of coffee ready to be explored.Da: Det var som en skattekiste for en kaffeelsker som Lars.En: It was like a treasure chest for a coffee lover like Lars.Da: Han havde brugt mange år på at finde den perfekte kop kaffe, der kunne tage ham tilbage til minderne om søndagsmorgener ved køkkenbordet med sin familie.En: He had spent many years finding the perfect cup of coffee that could take him back to memories of Sunday mornings at the kitchen table with his family.Da: Lars gik hen til sofabaren, hvor Sofie, den kyndige barista, stod bag disken med et venligt smil.En: Lars went to the coffee bar, where Sofie, the knowledgeable barista, stood behind the counter with a friendly smile.Da: Ved siden af ham stod Johan, en af Lars' gode venner, der altid nød godt af Lars' kaffe-ekspeditioner.En: Next to him was Johan, one of Lars' good friends, who always enjoyed Lars' coffee expeditions.Da: "Der er så mange forskellige bønner at vælge imellem," sagde Lars, tydeligvis overvældet.En: "There are so many different beans to choose from," said Lars, clearly overwhelmed.Da: "Jeg ved ikke, hvor jeg skal starte."En: "I don't know where to start."Da: Sofie nikkede forstående og sagde, "Prøv denne blanding.En: Sofie nodded understandingly and said, "Try this blend.Da: Vi rister den selv her.En: We roast it ourselves here.Da: Den har jordagtige noter, som minder om en svunden tid.En: It has earthy notes that remind of an era gone by.Da: Du kan næsten mærke historien i hver slurk."En: You can almost taste the history in every sip."Da: Lars nikkede og trak vejret dybt ind, mens Sofie forberedte en kop til ham.En: Lars nodded and took a deep breath as Sofie prepared a cup for him.Da: Det gjorde han altid, når han var tæt på at smage noget nyt og spændende.En: He always did that when he was about to taste something new and exciting.Da: Da kaffeduften nåede hans næsebor, lukkede han øjnene og tog en forsigtig slurk.En: As the coffee aroma reached his nostrils, he closed his eyes and took a cautious sip.Da: I et splitsekund blev Lars transporteret tilbage til sin barndom.En: In a split second, Lars was transported back to his childhood.Da: Han kunne næsten se sin mor stå i køkkenet, trække hjemmelavede boller ud af ovnen, mens duften af kaffe fyldte rummet.En: He could almost see his mother standing in the kitchen, pulling homemade rolls out of the oven, while the scent of coffee filled the room.Da: Det var som et kram fra fortiden, et øjeblik, han ikke ønskede at slippe.En: It was like a hug from the past, a moment he didn't want to let go.Da: "Det er fantastisk," sagde Lars med et stille smil.En: "It's amazing," said Lars with a quiet smile.Da: "Den minder mig om de bedste tider."En: "It reminds me of the best times."Da: Han besluttede sig straks for at købe en pose af den særlige blanding.En: He immediately decided to buy a bag of the special blend.Da: Mens han betalte, følte han en ro inden i sig selv.En: As he paid, he felt a peace within himself.Da: Det var ikke kun kaffen.En: It was not just the coffee.Da: Det var også genoplevelsen af noget dyrebart og det overraskende, han havde fundet ved hjælp af Sofies råd.En: It was also the reliving of something precious and the surprise he had found with Sofie's advice.Da: Da Lars og Johan gik ud i den kolde vinterluft igen, så Lars på sin ven og sagde, "Nogle gange må man lytte til dem, der kender vejen.En: As Lars and Johan went out into the cold winter air again, Lars looked at his friend and said, "Sometimes you have to listen to those who know the way.Da: Jeg må lære at være åben for nye oplevelser."En: I must learn to be open to new experiences."Da: Og med det varmende kaffehus bag sig og den københavnske vinter foran sig, vidste Lars, at han havde fundet en lille smule af sit savnede barndomshjem.En: And with the warming coffeehouse behind him and the København winter ahead, Lars knew he had found a little piece of his long-missed childhood home. Vocabulary Words:cobblestone: brostensbelagteroastery: kafferisteriaroma: duftsacks: sækketreasure: skattekisteexpeditions: ekspeditioneroverwhelmed: overvældetblend: blandingearthy: jordagtigesip: slurkcautious: forsigtigtransported: transporterethomemade: hjemmelavedeprecious: dyrebartpeace: roreliving: genoplevelsensurprise: overraskendeadvice: rådexperiences: oplevelserwarming: varmendenostrils: næsebornotes: notertightly: tættereclouds: skyerbreathe: trække vejrethug: krammemories: minderera: tidhistory: historiensunday: søndagsmorgener

This episode of The Dad Verb Podcast features Cory Allen. Cory is a former police officer, a U.S. Secret Service agent, and a current Supervisory Special Agent. He joins us to talk about his new children's book, Dada Takes a Trip, on sale February 24, 2026.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Secrets Unveiled: Finding Peace on Bornholm's Icy Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Kasper trak vejret dybt ind, mens han gik hen ad den smalle, sneklædte sti, der førte til det lille wellness center på Bornholm.En: Kasper took a deep breath as he walked down the narrow, snow-covered path that led to the small wellness center on Bornholm.Da: Den kolde vintervind blæste mod hans ansigt, men han lod det ikke gå ham på.En: The cold winter wind blew against his face, but he didn't let it bother him.Da: Han var kommet for at finde ro.En: He had come to find peace.Da: Han havde brug for klarhed efter farens død, og dette sted ved kysten, med udsigt over det isnende Østersø, føltes som det rette valg.En: He needed clarity after his father's death, and this place by the coast, with a view of the icy Baltic Sea, felt like the right choice.Da: Inde i huset, hvor varmen fra stearinlysene og duften af eukalyptus fyldte rummet, ventede Signe allerede.En: Inside the house, where the warmth from the candles and the scent of eucalyptus filled the room, Signe was already waiting.Da: Hun sad krøllet sammen i en stol, med en kop te i hænderne.En: She was curled up in a chair with a cup of tea in her hands.Da: Signe var anderledes end Kasper; hun bar sin skepsis som en kappe og havde svært ved at åbne op om deres fælles fortid.En: Signe was different from Kasper; she wore her skepticism like a cloak and found it hard to open up about their shared past.Da: Men Kasper kunne se, at også hun bar på en tung byrde.En: But Kasper could see that she too carried a heavy burden.Da: Freja, retreatets leder, trådte roligt ind i rummet.En: Freja, the retreat's leader, calmly entered the room.Da: Hendes stemme var blød, når hun talte.En: Her voice was soft when she spoke.Da: Hun guidede Kasper og Signe ind i en meditation, en enkel rejse ind i sig selv.En: She guided Kasper and Signe into a meditation, a simple journey into themselves.Da: Kasper lukkede øjnene, lod Frejas ord føre ham væk fra nuet og ind i minderne.En: Kasper closed his eyes, letting Freja's words carry him away from the present and into memories.Da: Det var der, i den dybe stilhed, at en glemt hukommelse krøb frem.En: It was there, in the deep silence, that a forgotten memory crept forth.Da: Kasper så sig selv som barn, siddende ved spisebordet og lyttende til sin fars lave stemme.En: Kasper saw himself as a child, sitting at the dining table and listening to his father's low voice.Da: Men i stedet for farens beroligende ord, hørte Kasper noget andet.En: But instead of his father's soothing words, Kasper heard something else.Da: Noget om en hemmelighed, han aldrig havde forstået som barn.En: Something about a secret he had never understood as a child.Da: Kaspers øjne fløj op.En: Kasper's eyes flew open.Da: Ved et uheld havde han sagt det højt under meditationen.En: By accident, he had said it out loud during the meditation.Da: Signe kiggede op, chokeret.En: Signe looked up, shocked.Da: "Hvad taler du om, Kasper?"En: "What are you talking about, Kasper?"Da: spurgte hun.En: she asked.Da: Kasper tog en dyb indånding.En: Kasper took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg tror, far løj for os om noget vigtigt," svarede han forsigtigt.En: "I think Dad lied to us about something important," he answered cautiously.Da: "Noget om vores barndom."En: "Something about our childhood."Da: Freja så på dem med medfølelse.En: Freja looked at them with compassion.Da: Selv om hun kun var der som facilitator, vidste hun, at hun havde sat noget i gang.En: Even though she was only there as a facilitator, she knew she had set something in motion.Da: Kasper og Signe trak sig tilbage til en stille krog, hvor de kunne tale uforstyrret.En: Kasper and Signe withdrew to a quiet corner where they could talk undisturbed.Da: Kasper spurgte Signe direkte om deres far, og hvad hun vidste.En: Kasper asked Signe directly about their father and what she knew.Da: Signe tøvede, usikker på, om hun ville åbne denne dør.En: Signe hesitated, unsure whether she wanted to open this door.Da: Men noget i Kasper blik fik hende til at indse, at det var nødvendigt.En: But something in Kasper's gaze made her realize it was necessary.Da: De talte i timer, indtil mørket udenfor blev tættere og temperaturen faldt.En: They talked for hours until the darkness outside grew denser and the temperature dropped.Da: Signe betroede endelig Kasper om sine egne mistanker og frygt, noget hun aldrig havde delt før.En: Signe finally confided in Kasper about her own suspicions and fears, something she had never shared before.Da: Sammen sammensatte de brikkerne af deres fortid, indtil det begyndte at give mening.En: Together, they pieced together fragments of their past until it started to make sense.Da: I takt med at samtalen fortsatte, mærkede Kasper noget ændre sig i rummet.En: As the conversation continued, Kasper felt something change in the room.Da: Han følte sig lettet, næsten hel.En: He felt relieved, almost whole.Da: Og han så det samme i Signe.En: And he saw the same in Signe.Da: Deres fortid, det som var skjult, blev endelig forstået, og det bragte dem nærmere.En: Their past, what had been hidden, was finally understood, and it brought them closer.Da: Da natten var faldet helt på, og sneen stilnede af udenfor, krammede Kasper og Signe hinanden.En: As night fully set in and the snow abated outside, Kasper and Signe embraced each other.Da: De havde endelig fundet den sandhed, som deres far havde skjult, og med den, en dybere forbindelse til hinanden.En: They had finally found the truth their father had hidden, and with it, a deeper connection to each other.Da: Kasper fandt ikke kun klarhed, men også en følelse af tilhørsforhold.En: Kasper found not only clarity but also a sense of belonging.Da: Signe, derimod, begyndte at åbne op, en bevægelse mod at kunne forbinde sig dybere med sin bror og deres fælles historie.En: Signe, in contrast, began to open up, moving toward being able to connect more deeply with her brother and their shared history.Da: På denne frostklare vinternat ved kystens kant havde en hemmelighed ført dem til sandhed, og i den sandhed fandt de endelig fred.En: On this frost-clear winter night at the edge of the coast, a secret had led them to truth, and in that truth, they finally found peace. Vocabulary Words:narrow: smallecovered: sneklædteclarity: klarhedcoast: kystenchoice: valgscent: duftenskepticism: skepsisburden: byrdefacilitator: facilitatorcompassion: medfølelsecautiously: forsigtigtconfided: betroederelieved: lettetembraced: krammedebelonging: tilhørsforholdfragment: brikkernesuspicion: mistankerguidance: guidedecalmly: roligtburied: skjulthesitated: tøvedeunderstood: forståetretreat: retrætewarmed: varmetpenetrated: gennemtrængteenveloped: omsluttedefrost-clear: frostklareabated: stilnedeseeking: søgemolten: smeltede

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Harmony Resurrected: A Winter Morning Revival in Odense Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-25-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vintermorgen, og sneen dækkede gaderne i Odense som et blødt tæppe.En: It was a cold winter morning, and the snow covered the streets of Odense like a soft blanket.Da: Inde i Odense Domkirke var stilheden kun brudt af det spinkle ekko fra fodtrin på stengulvet.En: Inside Odense Domkirke, the silence was only broken by the faint echo of footsteps on the stone floor.Da: Emil, en hengiven musiklærer, stod ved indgangen med nøglerne til kirkens gamle orgel i hånden.En: Emil, a dedicated music teacher, stood by the entrance with the keys to the church's old organ in his hand.Da: Der var noget tidligt over morgenen, noget magisk i roen, der hang i den kolde luft.En: There was something early about the morning, something magical in the calm that hung in the cold air.Da: Emil havde inviteret sine to gode venner, Freja og Kasper, til en improviseret øvelse her i kirken.En: Emil had invited his two good friends, Freja and Kasper, for an impromptu practice here in the church.Da: Han håbede, at musikens styrke og kirkens betagende akustik kunne hjælpe dem til at genfinde deres passion.En: He hoped that the power of music and the church's captivating acoustics could help them rediscover their passion.Da: Inden længe så Emil silhuetter af sine venner i døren.En: Before long, Emil saw the silhouettes of his friends in the doorway.Da: "Hej Emil," sagde Freja, da hun trådte indenfor og gnubbede sine hænder mod kulden.En: "Hi Emil," said Freja, as she stepped inside, rubbing her hands against the cold.Da: "Det er fantastisk herinde."En: "It's amazing in here."Da: Kasper nikkede og smilede, selvom der stadig hang en lille skygge af tvivl i hans øjne.En: Kasper nodded and smiled, although there was still a small shadow of doubt in his eyes.Da: "Det er længe siden, vi har spillet sammen," sagde han.En: "It's been a while since we've played together," he said.Da: "Jeg tror, vi kan finde noget specielt her," sagde Emil, idet han gik mod orglet.En: "I think we can find something special here," said Emil, as he walked towards the organ.Da: Lyset fra de farverige glasmosaikker spillede i hans ansigt som en regnbue af håb.En: The light from the colorful stained glass played on his face like a rainbow of hope.Da: Freja stillede sig op ved siden af alteret, hvor akustikken gav hendes stemme en engleagtig kvalitet.En: Freja stood by the altar, where the acoustics gave her voice an angelic quality.Da: Kasper satte sig ved det gamle flygel, og med et dybt åndedrag begyndte han at spille de første toner.En: Kasper sat at the old grand piano, and with a deep breath, he began to play the first notes.Da: Det startede tøvende, men efterhånden fandt de rytmen.En: It started hesitantly, but gradually they found the rhythm.Da: Freja lukkede øjnene og fulgte musikken.En: Freja closed her eyes and followed the music.Da: Hun havde savnet dette – følelsen af at blive ét med melodien.En: She had missed this—the feeling of becoming one with the melody.Da: Kasper lod sine fingre danse over tangenterne, og gradvist forsvandt hans tvivl.En: Kasper let his fingers dance over the keys, and gradually his doubt disappeared.Da: Musikken fyldte domkirken som en stille bølge af harmoni.En: The music filled the cathedral like a silent wave of harmony.Da: De tre venner spillede sammen, glemte alt om tvivlen og lod sig føre af musikken.En: The three friends played together, forgot all about their doubts, and let themselves be guided by the music.Da: Lydens skønhed fyldte rummet, og for et øjeblik forsvandt alle bekymringer om fortid og fremtid.En: The beauty of the sound filled the room, and for a moment all concerns about past and future vanished.Da: Da den sidste tone fra flyglet svævede væk, åbnede Freja øjnene og så på Emil og Kasper.En: When the last note from the piano floated away, Freja opened her eyes and looked at Emil and Kasper.Da: "Jeg tror, vi har fundet det," hviskede hun, stadig overvældet af oplevelsen.En: "I think we've found it," she whispered, still overwhelmed by the experience.Da: Emil smilede stort, fyldt med en nyvunden energi.En: Emil smiled broadly, filled with newfound energy.Da: "Musikken er ikke bare toner. Den lever i os," sagde han.En: "Music is not just notes. It lives within us," he said.Da: Kasper svarede med et beslutsomt nik.En: Kasper responded with a determined nod.Da: "Jeg kan mærke det nu. Vi skal bare blive ved."En: "I can feel it now. We just have to keep going."Da: Det spontane øjeblik i Odense Domkirke blev en ny begyndelse for dem.En: The spontaneous moment in Odense Domkirke became a new beginning for them.Da: Emil følte en brændende lyst til at undervise med ny passion.En: Emil felt a burning desire to teach with new passion.Da: Freja opdagede modet til at synge igen, og Kasper besluttede at konfrontere sin selvtvivl en dag ad gangen.En: Freja discovered the courage to sing again, and Kasper decided to confront his self-doubt one day at a time.Da: Udenfor begyndte sneen at falde igen, men i deres hjerter bar de forårets varme, bragt til live af musikkens kraft.En: Outside, the snow began to fall again, but in their hearts, they carried the warmth of spring, brought to life by the power of music.Da: Og i den gamle domkirke, hvor lyse toner engang igen havde bragt sjæle sammen, fandt tre venner deres vej tilbage til musikkens magi.En: And in the old cathedral, where bright notes once again had brought souls together, three friends found their way back to the magic of music. Vocabulary Words:winter: vintersilence: stilheddedicated: hengivenimprovised: improviseretcaptivating: betagendesilhouettes: silhuetterhesitantly: tøvendeangelic: engleagtigrediscover: genfindehesitantly: tøvendemelody: melodifingers: fingrevanished: forsvandtharmoniously: harmoniembraced: omfavnedefloated: svævededetermined: beslutsomtspontaneous: spontanepassion: passioncourage: modself-doubt: selvtvivlheart: hjertersouls: sjælemagical: magiskecho: ekkoacoustics: akustikoverwhelmed: overvældetdetermination: beslutsomhedpiano: flygelchoir: korskole

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they share more thoughts reports to the Falcons will franchise tag Kyle Pitts and discuss why they believe the move would an affordable move which gives them an opportunity to have the tight end for another year to see if playing in Kevin Stefanski's system will allow the the tight to produce at a high level. :20 – Carl and Mike get into Falcons talk as they share thoughts on Ian Cunningham and Kevin Stefanski being in Indy for the NFL combine and discuss the depth of talent at some positions and why they believe the they may look at quarterbacks in the draft, however that will not be a primary focus. :40 – Carl and Mike discuss what's on DA-DA's mind as they cover Anthony Edwards addressing his "can't wait to home" comments to Jalen Johnson, and Darryn Peterson addressing the criticism he has faced for missing games and taking himself out of several.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Rekindling Bonds: A Winter Tale of Fastelavn and Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vintermorgen i den danske landskab, da familien Nielsen ankom til deres hyggelige træhytte.En: It was a cold winter morning in the Danish countryside when the familien Nielsen arrived at their cozy log cabin.Da: Hytten lå midt i et fredeligt snedækket skovområde.En: The cabin was nestled in the middle of a peaceful snow-covered forest area.Da: Lars, en tænksom midaldrende far, trådte ud af bilen.En: Lars, a thoughtful middle-aged father, stepped out of the car.Da: Han kiggede på sine børn, Sofie og Mikkel, der begge var optagede af deres telefoner.En: He looked at his children, Sofie and Mikkel, who were both engrossed in their phones.Da: Med et suk drømte han om en ferie, hvor familien kunne forbinde sig uden distraktioner.En: With a sigh, he dreamed of a holiday where the family could connect without distractions.Da: "Kom nu, børn, lad os få noget sne i lommerne," sagde Lars med et smil, mens han trak deres kufferter ind i hytten.En: "Come on, kids, let's get some snow in our pockets," said Lars with a smile as he carried their suitcases into the cabin.Da: Indenfor tændte han op i pejsen.En: Inside, he lit a fire in the fireplace.Da: Den knitrende ild spredte en behagelig varme, der snart fyldte rummet.En: The crackling fire spread a pleasant warmth that soon filled the room.Da: Mens Lars pakkede ud, blev han overvældet af en idé.En: As Lars unpacked, he was overwhelmed by an idea.Da: Han ville arrangere en Fastelavn-fejring.En: He wanted to arrange a Fastelavn celebration.Da: "Vi fejrer Fastelavn i hytten!"En: "We're celebrating Fastelavn in the cabin!"Da: endte han med at proklamere.En: he ended up proclaiming.Da: Han forklarede, hvordan de i gamle dage slog katten af tønden og klædte sig ud i kostumer.En: He explained how, in old days, people would knock the cat out of the barrel and dress up in costumes.Da: Mikkel stirrede op fra sin tablet med en gnist af interesse.En: Mikkel looked up from his tablet with a spark of interest.Da: "Kattekostumer?"En: "Cat costumes?"Da: spurgte han med en fantasifuld stemme.En: he asked with an imaginative voice.Da: Sofie, som sad i sofaen med sine øretelefoner i ørerne, begyndte også at lytte.En: Sofie, who was sitting on the sofa with her earbuds in her ears, also began to listen.Da: "Far," sagde hun med et lille hånligt smil, "er det ikke bare noget for små børn?"En: "Dad," she said with a small mocking smile, "isn't that just for little kids?"Da: Lars lo og svarede: "Du skal se, hvor sjovt det kan være."En: Lars laughed and replied, "You should see how fun it can be."Da: Lars gik i gang med at planlægge.En: Lars got busy planning.Da: Næste dag hang han en træ-tønde op i hyttens have og fyldte den med slik.En: The next day he hung a wooden barrel in the cabin's yard and filled it with candy.Da: Han fandt gamle farverige stofstykker til kostumer og begyndte at fortælle om gamle Fastelavnstraditioner, mens han forberedte kakao i køkkenet.En: He found old colorful fabric pieces for costumes and began telling about old Fastelavn traditions while preparing cocoa in the kitchen.Da: "I gamle dage skulle man fange katten, men nu er det bare et sjovt symbol," forklarede han.En: "In the old days, you had to catch the cat, but now it's just a fun symbol," he explained.Da: Da dagen kom, blev Mikkel klædt ud som en lille kat.En: When the day came, Mikkel was dressed up as a little cat.Da: Sofie, der havde insisteret på at forblive sig selv, fandt sig selv grinende, når hun så på sin bror.En: Sofie, who had insisted on staying herself, found herself laughing when she looked at her brother.Da: Latter fyldte luften, da Mikkel ramte tønden med en træpind, og slik regnede ned i sneen.En: Laughter filled the air as Mikkel hit the barrel with a wooden stick, and candy rained down in the snow.Da: Sofie satte sig ved siden af Lars og lyttede til hans historier.En: Sofie sat next to Lars and listened to his stories.Da: "Jeg vidste ikke, det kunne være så hyggeligt at høre om traditioner," sagde hun overrasket.En: "I didn't know it could be so cozy to hear about traditions," she said, surprised.Da: Snart deltog hun også i legen.En: Soon, she was also participating in the game.Da: Om aftenen, da solen gik ned, og stjernerne dukkede op på himlen, sad familien tæt samlet omkring pejsen.En: In the evening, as the sun set and stars appeared in the sky, the family sat closely gathered around the fireplace.Da: Kakao og latter varmer deres hjerter mere end ildens glød.En: Cocoa and laughter warmed their hearts more than the glow of the fire.Da: Den nat, mens de sad i den skvulpende skæret fra flammerne, indså Lars, at han havde fundet gnisten igen.En: That night, while they sat in the flickering light of the flames, Lars realized that he had found the spark again.Da: Nyder nuet, de tre sad stille og lyttede til blæsten udenfor, mens en ny form for bånd blandt dem var blevet knyttet.En: Enjoying the moment, the three sat quietly, listening to the wind outside as a new kind of bond had formed among them.Da: Mikkel og Sofie, nu uden deres enheder, værdsatte den tid, de delte, og deres fars historier.En: Mikkel and Sofie, now without their devices, appreciated the time they shared and their father's stories.Da: Dermed sluttede denne Fastelavn med en nyvunden forståelse og glæde i familien Nielsen.En: Thus, this Fastelavn ended with a newfound understanding and joy in the familien Nielsen.Da: Traditionerne blev ikke bare ført videre, men de blev også en del af deres egen historie.En: The traditions were not just passed on but became a part of their own history.Da: En historie for voksne, unge og den lille kat med sjov og forbindelse.En: A story for adults, young ones, and the little cat filled with fun and connection. Vocabulary Words:countryside: landskabcozy: hyggeligcabin: træhyttenestled: låthoughtful: tænksomengrossed: optagedefireplace: pejsencrackling: knitrendeoverwhelmed: overvældetproclaiming: proklamerecostumes: kostumerimaginative: fantasifuldmocking: hånligthang: hangbarrel: tøndefilled: fyldtetraditions: traditionersymbol: symbollaughter: latterflickering: skvulpendebonds: båndunderstanding: forståelsejoy: glædepassed on: ført viderecomprehend: indsespark: gnistgathered: samletappreciated: værdsatteconnection: forbindelsedistracted: distraktioner

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Healing Hearts in Tivoli: A Fastelavn Reunion to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Vinteren havde malet Tivoli Haven i København hvid med sne.En: Winter had painted Tivoli Haven in København white with snow.Da: De farverige lys hang i lange rækker og blinkede som stjerner på den mørke himmel.En: The colorful lights hung in long rows and blinked like stars in the dark sky.Da: Fastelavn var kommet, og folk i alle aldre fejrede med masker og sjov.En: Fastelavn had arrived, and people of all ages were celebrating with masks and fun.Da: Men for Niels, Freja og Søren var dette andet end bare en festlig dag.En: But for Niels, Freja, and Søren, this was more than just a festive day.Da: Niels, en stille kunstner, havde længe ønsket at bringe sin familie sammen.En: Niels, a quiet artist, had long wanted to bring his family together.Da: Mange år med små konflikter og misforståelser havde skabt kløfter imellem dem.En: Many years of small conflicts and misunderstandings had created rifts between them.Da: I dag ville han prøve at bygge bro over den afstand.En: Today, he wanted to try to bridge the distance.Da: Han vidste, at det ikke ville blive let.En: He knew it wouldn't be easy.Da: Men måske kunne Fastelavns stemning hjælpe.En: But maybe the Fastelavn spirit could help.Da: Freja, en livlig skolelærer, elskede Fastelavn.En: Freja, a lively schoolteacher, loved Fastelavn.Da: Hun kunne lide at klæde sig ud og deltage i de mange lege.En: She enjoyed dressing up and participating in the many games.Da: Søren, en nøjagtig ingeniør, fandt glæde i Tivolis strukturer og dets detaljer.En: Søren, a meticulous engineer, found joy in Tivoli's structures and its details.Da: De to havde deres forskelle, men i dag mødtes de alle ved Niels' invitation.En: The two had their differences, but today they all met at Niels' invitation.Da: Niels var nervøs, men han havde en plan.En: Niels was nervous, but he had a plan.Da: Han ønskede, at de skulle deltage i en fælles aktivitet: Fastelavns tøndeslagning.En: He wanted them to participate in a joint activity: Fastelavn's barrel beating.Da: Han håbede, at denne traditionelle leg ville bringe dem tættere.En: He hoped this traditional game would bring them closer.Da: Under legen blev stemningen først let og legende, men snart begyndte gamle spændinger at boble op.En: During the game, the mood was initially light and playful, but soon old tensions began to surface.Da: Da det blev Sørens tur til at slå på tønden, brød han pludselig i frustration.En: When it was Søren's turn to hit the barrel, he suddenly erupted in frustration.Da: En gammel misforståelse dukkede op til overfladen igen, og tavshederne blev til højlydte ord.En: An old misunderstanding resurfaced, and silences turned into loud words.Da: Freja forsøgte at mægle, men det blev snart klart, at de alle måtte tale fra hjertet.En: Freja tried to mediate, but it soon became clear they all needed to speak from the heart.Da: Niels tog en dyb indånding.En: Niels took a deep breath.Da: Dette var øjeblikket.En: This was the moment.Da: Han talte ærligt og sagde, hvor meget de betød for ham.En: He spoke honestly and shared how much they meant to him.Da: Han bad dem lytte og tilgive.En: He asked them to listen and forgive.Da: Hans stemme var rolig, men stærk.En: His voice was calm but strong.Da: Deres samtale blev dybere, end de havde været i mange år.En: Their conversation became deeper than it had been in many years.Da: Langsomt begyndte de at forstå hinanden bedre.En: Slowly, they began to understand each other better.Da: Misforståelser blev ryddet af vejen med oprigtige ord og tårer.En: Misunderstandings were cleared away with sincere words and tears.Da: Den kolde vinterluft føltes pludselig varme, mens de fandt vej tilbage til hinandens hjerter.En: The cold winter air suddenly felt warmer as they found their way back to each other's hearts.Da: Da dagen gik på hæld, og Tivolis lys fortsat blinkede, føltes familien tættere.En: As the day drew to a close, and Tivoli's lights continued to blink, the family felt closer.Da: Niels havde taget det første skridt mod et nyt kapitel.En: Niels had taken the first step towards a new chapter.Da: Han, der normalt var tilbageholdende, lærte vigtigheden af ​​åben kommunikation.En: He, who was usually reserved, learned the importance of open communication.Da: Og sammen besluttede de at holde kontakten og værne om deres bånd.En: And together, they decided to stay in touch and cherish their bonds.Da: Tivoli Haven i vinterens skær blev stedet, hvor gamle sårede blev helbredt, og nye begyndelser blev født.En: Tivoli Haven in the winter's glow became the place where old wounds were healed, and new beginnings were born. Vocabulary Words:painted: maletfestive: festligmisunderstanding: misforståelserift: kløftbridge: bygge brolively: livligmeticulous: nøjagtiginvitation: invitationactivity: aktivitetsurface: overflademediate: mægleturn: turerupted: brødfrustration: frustrationsilence: tavshedlisten: lytteforgive: tilgivecalm: roligsincere: oprigtigbond: båndcherish: værne omhealed: helbredtwound: såretglow: skærresolve: ryddet af vejenmet: mødtesclash: spændingparticipate: deltagetradition: traditionelwarmth: varme

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Enchanting København: A Journey Beyond Departure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavns farverige facader lyste op i vinterens halvmørke.En: The colorful facades of Nyhavn lit up in the dim light of winter.Da: Snefnug gled ned fra himlen og landede på den kolde brolagte gade.En: Snowflakes drifted down from the sky and landed on the cold cobbled street.Da: Turister og lokale myldrede frem og tilbage langs kajen.En: Tourists and locals bustled back and forth along the quay.Da: Jens og Birgitte gik hånd i hånd og nød den friske havluft.En: Jens and Birgitte walked hand in hand, enjoying the fresh sea breeze.Da: Jens havde altid følt sig hjemme her, skønt han ikke boede i København.En: Jens had always felt at home here, even though he didn't live in København.Da: "Se, hvor smukt det er, Birgitte," sagde han, da de passerede en række af de ikoniske farvede huse.En: "Look how beautiful it is, Birgitte," he said as they passed a row of the iconic colored houses.Da: Han kunne mærke en trang til at blive længere.En: He felt a longing to stay longer.Da: "Ja, det er virkelig dejligt," svarede Birgitte med et afslappet smil, "men vi skal snart tilbage.En: "Yes, it is really lovely," Birgitte replied with a relaxed smile, "but we have to go back soon.Da: Flyet går i morgen tidlig."En: The flight leaves early tomorrow."Da: Jens så tankefuldt ud over kanalen.En: Jens gazed thoughtfully out over the canal.Da: Han vidste, at han måtte finde en måde at vise Birgitte, hvorfor de skulle blive lidt længere.En: He knew he had to find a way to show Birgitte why they should stay a little longer.Da: "Hvad hvis vi udforsker en anden del af byen i dag?"En: "What if we explore another part of the city today?"Da: foreslog han og klemte hendes hånd.En: he suggested, squeezing her hand.Da: Birgitte nikkede, stadig praktisk i sine tanker.En: Birgitte nodded, still practical in her thoughts.Da: "Men kun hvis vi kan klare det inden i aften.En: "But only if we can manage it before evening.Da: Vi skal jo pakke."En: We still need to pack."Da: De begyndte at gå, tog en uventet drejning væk fra folkemængden.En: They started walking, taking an unexpected turn away from the crowd.Da: De endte i en lille, stille gyde.En: They ended up in a small, quiet alley.Da: Her opdagede de en skjult café, hvorfra lyden af latter og stille musik strømmede ud.En: There, they discovered a hidden café, from which the sound of laughter and soft music flowed out.Da: Nysgerrige trådte de indenfor.En: Curious, they stepped inside.Da: Caféen var hyggelig og fyldt med duften af friskbrygget kaffe.En: The café was cozy and filled with the scent of freshly brewed coffee.Da: I et hjørne sad en gammel mand og fortalte historier om det gamle København.En: In a corner sat an old man telling stories of the old København.Da: Jens og Birgitte satte sig nær ham, fanget af hans fortællinger om byens historie.En: Jens and Birgitte sat near him, captivated by his tales of the city's history.Da: Den gamle mand fortalte om pirater og konger, om handelsmænd og kærlighedshistorier ved havnen.En: The old man spoke of pirates and kings, of merchants and love stories by the harbor.Da: Jens så på Birgitte.En: Jens looked at Birgitte.Da: Hendes øjne lyste af fascination.En: Her eyes were alight with fascination.Da: "Det er den slags magi, Nyhavn har," hviskede Jens.En: "That's the kind of magic Nyhavn has," Jens whispered.Da: Da historien sluttede, sad de begge stille et øjeblik.En: When the story ended, they both sat in silence for a moment.Da: Birgitte tog en dyb indånding.En: Birgitte took a deep breath.Da: "Jens, jeg tror, vi skal blive," sagde hun blidt og smilede til ham.En: "Jens, I think we should stay," she said softly, smiling at him.Da: "Et par dage mere ville ikke skade."En: "A few more days wouldn't hurt."Da: Jens kiggede overrasket, men lettet op.En: Jens looked up, surprised but relieved.Da: "Virkelig?"En: "Really?"Da: "Ja, jeg vil se mere.En: "Yes, I want to see more.Da: Lære mere om dette sted," svarede hun.En: Learn more about this place," she replied.Da: Med det blev beslutningen taget.En: With that, the decision was made.Da: De ville udskyde deres hjemrejse for at dykke dybere ned i Københavns charme.En: They would postpone their return home to delve deeper into the charm of København.Da: Jens følte en ny selvsikkerhed i at dele sine ønsker med Birgitte.En: Jens felt a newfound confidence in sharing his desires with Birgitte.Da: De forlod caféen hånd i hånd, igen i den kolde vinterluft, klar til at skabe deres egen historie i den gamle by.En: They left the café hand in hand, back into the cold winter air, ready to create their own story in the old city. Vocabulary Words:facades: facaderdim: halvmørkesnowflakes: snefnugdrifted: gledcobbled: brolagtequay: kajelonging: trangrelaxed: afslappetgazed: såthoughtfully: tankefuldtmanage: klareunexpected: uventetalley: gydehidden: skjultlaughter: lattercozy: hyggeligscent: duftenbrewed: friskbryggetcaptivated: fangettales: fortællingerpirates: piratermerchants: handelsmændfascination: fascinationmagic: magipostpone: udskydecharm: charmeconfidence: selvsikkerhedairy: luftbreeze: havluftdecision: beslutningen

☢️ Gestión de Equipos y Materiales Radiactivos: Precisión técnica bajo máximos estándares de seguridad. En la minería moderna, la tecnología de punta es nuestra gran aliada. Sin embargo, la instalación, operación y manejo de equipos y materiales radiactivos es una de las tareas más críticas, catalogada estrictamente como un Trabajo de Alto Riesgo por nuestra normativa vigente.Dada su naturaleza como "material peligroso" debido a las radiaciones ionizantes, su gestión no admite improvisaciones. Aquí te resumo los pilares de cumplimiento que garantizan una operación segura:✅ Gestión Documental Crítica (PETAR): No se puede mover ni operar una fuente radiactiva sin el Permiso Escrito para Trabajos de Alto Riesgo (PETAR). Este debe ser autorizado y firmado para cada turno por el Ingeniero Supervisor y el Jefe de Área.✅ Vigilancia y Monitoreo Especializado: Es imperativo realizar mediciones de radiación siguiendo estrictamente los estándares del Instituto Peruano de Energía Nuclear (IPEN). Esto incluye tanto el monitoreo de áreas de trabajo como la dosimetría personal de los colaboradores expuestos.✅ Supervisión Permanente: Debido a su clasificación, el supervisor tiene la obligación de imponer su presencia permanente durante la ejecución de estas labores, asegurando que los controles del IPERC se cumplan al 100%.✅ Planificación Integrada: El uso de estos equipos debe estar contemplado desde el Plan de Minado, garantizando que solo el personal calificado y debidamente autorizado tome contacto con las fuentes.La seguridad radiológica no es solo un check-list; es una cultura de protección que resguarda la salud de nuestro equipo y la integridad de la operación. En minería, la tecnología más avanzada solo es eficiente si va de la mano con la prevención más rigurosa.#SeguridadMinera #ProtecciónRadiológica #GestiónDeRiesgos #SST #MineríaResponsable #PETAR #IPEN #SeguridadIndustrial #MaterialesPeligrosos

Abigail Susik is an art historian, vice president of the International Society for the Study of Surrealism, and editor of Resurgence! Jonathan Leake, Radical Surrealism, and the Resurgence Youth Movement, 1964-1967, a compilation of publications by a surrealist sixties' anarchist group in NYC.For this Armed Love episode, we challenge ourselves to understand the political potency of the interwar avant-garde art movements (Dada, Futurism, Surrealism), their resurgence within the sixties New Left, and the potentials for avant-garde revolutionary praxis to confront political challenges today. TJ Clark works mentioned: https://archive.org/details/imageofpeoplegus0000clar_q5r5 https://archive.org/details/farewelltoideaep0000tjcl Andre Breton's surrealist manifestos: https://monoskop.org/images/2/2f/Breton_Andre_Manifestoes_of_Surrealism.pdfSI's 1957 text mentioning surrealism: https://theanarchistlibrary.org/library/guy-debord-report-on-the-construction-of-situationsResurgence Youth Movement's Guerilla Manifesto: https://illwill.com/guerilla-manifestoArchive of Rebel Worker journal: https://libcom.org/article/rebel-worker-journal Schizofeminism: https://www.schizofeminism.com/ Iraqi (not Iranian) artist mentioned at the end: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haifa_Zangana Abigail also recommends David Roediger and Robin DG Kelley Music: George Antheil - Ballet mècanique, part 1

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they share thoughts on what they will be paying most attention to at the NFL combine in regards to players the Falcons should have on their big board and agree that they can't 'fall in love' with the wrong prospects to avoid making a draft selection that does not pan out. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some brief Olympics talk as they share thoughts on the USA hockey team preparing for their next matchup. They then get into some Falcons talk as they discuss what prospects may be on the Falcons big board as they prepare to head up to the combine. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss the amount of players with ties to Georgia who have been invited to the NFL combine, Main Street Sports issuing a WARN notice to Atlanta based

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Secrets, Snowflakes, and Twinkling Lights at Tivoli Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-20-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Gardens var klædt i vinterens smukke lys.En: Tivoli Gardens was adorned with the beautiful lights of winter.Da: Sneen dalede blidt fra himlen, og luften var fyldt med duften af brændte mandler og varm kakao.En: Snow fell gently from the sky, and the air was filled with the scent of roasted almonds and hot cocoa.Da: Magnus gik hurtigt gennem menneskemængden.En: Magnus hurried through the crowd.Da: Han var bekymret.En: He was worried.Da: Han havde mistet et brev.En: He had lost a letter.Da: Et vigtigt brev.En: An important letter.Da: Brevet indeholdt en hemmelighed om en nær ven.En: The letter contained a secret about a close friend.Da: Hvis nogen fandt det, kunne det bringe stor skam.En: If someone found it, it could bring great shame.Da: Magnus kunne ikke lade det ske.En: Magnus could not let that happen.Da: Han måtte finde det hurtigst muligt.En: He had to find it as quickly as possible.Da: Pludselig hørte han en velkendt stemme.En: Suddenly, he heard a familiar voice.Da: "Magnus?En: "Magnus?Da: Hvad laver du her?"En: What are you doing here?"Da: Det var Stine, hans kollega fra arbejdet.En: It was Stine, his colleague from work.Da: Hun var der tilfældigt, nyde de smukke lys.En: She was there by chance, enjoying the beautiful lights.Da: Magnus tøvede et øjeblik, men besluttede at fortælle hende alt.En: Magnus hesitated for a moment but decided to tell her everything.Da: "Jeg har brug for din hjælp," sagde han.En: "I need your help," he said.Da: Stine forstod straks alvoren.En: Stine immediately understood the gravity of the situation.Da: "Selvfølgelig, lad os lede sammen," sagde hun og tog fat i hans arm.En: "Of course, let's search together," she said, taking hold of his arm.Da: Sammen bevægede de sig gennem folkemængden som et målrettet hold.En: Together, they maneuvered through the crowd like a determined team.Da: De kiggede under bænke og langs stierne, mens musikken spillede stille i baggrunden.En: They looked under benches and along the paths while music played softly in the background.Da: Da de nærmede sig den centrale sø, hvor lyshjerter var sat op på vandet, så Magnus noget ud af øjenkrogen.En: As they approached the central lake, where light hearts were set up on the water, Magnus spotted something out of the corner of his eye.Da: "Der!"En: "There!"Da: råbte han.En: he shouted.Da: En fremmed stod med brevet i hånden, klar til at åbne det.En: A stranger stood with the letter in hand, ready to open it.Da: Magnus' hjerte bankede.En: Magnus' heart pounded.Da: Han kunne konfrontere personen direkte, men det kunne skabe en scene.En: He could confront the person directly, but it could create a scene.Da: Stine lagde en hånd på hans skulder.En: Stine placed a hand on his shoulder.Da: "Vi laver en distraktion," hviskede hun.En: "We'll create a distraction," she whispered.Da: Mens Magnus gik tættere på, sørgede Stine for at vælte en lille taske ved et kiksebageri.En: As Magnus moved closer, Stine made sure to knock over a small bag at a cookie bakery.Da: Folk vendte sig om for at se på det lille optrin.En: People turned to look at the small commotion.Da: I det øjeblik snuppede Magnus brevet, stadig uåbnet, fra den fremmede forskrækket over tumulten.En: At that moment, Magnus snatched the letter, still unopened, from the stranger startled by the brouhaha.Da: Han satte hurtigt hen til Stine.En: He quickly went back to Stine.Da: "Lad os gå," sagde hun smilende.En: "Let's go," she said, smiling.Da: De gik begge mod udgangen fra de lysende haver, solen gik ned, og lyset blev stærkere omkring dem.En: They both walked towards the exit from the illuminated gardens, the sun setting, and the lights growing stronger around them.Da: "Tak, Stine," sagde Magnus hengivent.En: "Thank you, Stine," said Magnus gratefully.Da: Han indså, at han ikke altid behøvede at gøre alting selv.En: He realized that he didn't always have to do everything himself.Da: Under sneen og de blinkende lys fik deres venskab ny styrke.En: Beneath the snow and the twinkling lights, their friendship gained new strength.Da: Kristian, en gammel ven af Magnus, gik pludselig forbi dem.En: Kristian, an old friend of Magnus, suddenly walked past them.Da: Han vinkede og smilede varmt.En: He waved and smiled warmly.Da: Måske betød dette tilfældige møde, at en ny begyndelse var mulig.En: Perhaps this random meeting signaled that a new beginning was possible.Da: Magnus følte håb.En: Magnus felt hopeful.Da: Tivoli Gardens, med sine lys, sne og varme venskaber, føltes som en perfekt baggrund for Magnus' nye indsigt.En: Tivoli Gardens, with its lights, snow, and warm friendships, felt like a perfect backdrop for Magnus' new insight.Da: Han var ikke alene.En: He was not alone.Da: Han havde venner, og de var der for ham, når det virkelig galdt.En: He had friends, and they were there for him when it truly mattered.Da: Dette var kun begyndelsen på mange flere gode øjeblikke.En: This was only the beginning of many more good moments. Vocabulary Words:adorned: klædtscent: duftenroasted: brændteworried: bekymretcontained: indeholdtsecret: hemmelighedshame: skamhesitated: tøvedeabsolute: alvormaneuvered: bevægededetermined: målrettetbenches: bænkepaths: stiernespotted: såstranger: fremmedconfront: konfronterescene: scenecommotion: optrinstartled: forskrækketsnatched: snuppederealized: indsåinsight: indsigtilluminated: lysendehopeful: håbbackdrop: baggrundhappened: sketepounded: bankededistraction: distraktionknocked: væltedetumult: tumulten

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Fear to Flourish: Niels' Inspiring Breakthrough in Science Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-20-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vintermorgen i København Science Park.En: It was a cold winter morning in København Science Park.Da: Der lå sne på jorden, og kulden bidrog til den klare, krystalklare luft.En: There was snow on the ground, and the cold contributed to the clear, crystal-clear air.Da: Indenfor var der varme og aktivitet i den moderne bygning fyldt med opfindere og forskere.En: Inside, there was warmth and activity in the modern building filled with inventors and researchers.Da: Det var tid til teknologi konferencen, og der var allerede en travl summen i de elegante konferencesale.En: It was time for the technology conference, and there was already a busy buzz in the elegant conference halls.Da: Niels, en dedikeret ingeniør med en stor passion for vedvarende energi, stod klar.En: Niels, a dedicated engineer with a great passion for renewable energy, was ready.Da: Han havde en vigtig dag foran sig.En: He had an important day ahead of him.Da: I dag skulle han præsentere sit projekt for en sal fuld af nysgerrige tilhørere.En: Today, he would present his project to a hall full of curious listeners.Da: Men der var én udfordring: Niels havde ofte kæmpet med angst for at tale offentligt.En: But there was one challenge: Niels often struggled with public speaking anxiety.Da: Lars, hans kollega og gode ven, havde allerede ønsket ham held og lykke.En: Lars, his colleague and good friend, had already wished him good luck.Da: "Husk, fokusér på øjenkontakt," sagde Lars beroligende.En: "Remember, focus on eye contact," said Lars reassuringly.Da: Klara, en ny kollega, havde også givet ham et venligt nik af opmuntring.En: Klara, a new colleague, had also given him an encouraging nod.Da: Med deres støtte besluttede Niels sig for at dele en personlig historie under sin præsentation.En: With their support, Niels decided to share a personal story during his presentation.Da: Han håbede det ville gøre hans budskab klarere og mere relaterbart.En: He hoped it would make his message clearer and more relatable.Da: Da klokken slog præsentationstid, trådte Niels ind i salen.En: When the time for the presentation came, Niels stepped into the room.Da: Lyset ramte hans ansigt, og en let nervøsitet sitrede gennem ham.En: The light hit his face, and a slight nervousness trembled through him.Da: Publikum kiggede forventningsfuldt mod ham.En: The audience looked at him expectantly.Da: Niels indledte med at præsentere de teknologiske fremskridt i hans projekt, men midtvejs snublede han over ordene.En: Niels began by presenting the technological advancements in his project, but midway, he stumbled over the words.Da: Et kort øjeblik frøs han.En: For a brief moment, he froze.Da: Men han huskede historien, han havde planlagt at dele.En: But he remembered the story he had planned to share.Da: Han fortalte om en vinterdag i sin barndom, hvor han solgte varme drikke i byen og lærte vigtigheden af bæredygtige løsninger.En: He told about a winter day in his childhood when he sold hot drinks in the city and learned the importance of sustainable solutions.Da: Historien fangede publikums interesse, og han fortsatte med ny fundet selvtillid.En: The story captured the audience's interest, and he continued with newfound confidence.Da: Niels kunne mærke deres engagement.En: Niels could feel their engagement.Da: Efter præsentationen mødte han en bølge af klapsalver.En: After the presentation, he was met with a wave of applause.Da: Flere fra publikum kom hen for at stille spørgsmål og udtrykke deres interesse.En: Several people from the audience came up to ask questions and express their interest.Da: Blandt dem var en gruppe investorer, der gerne ville vide mere.En: Among them was a group of investors eager to know more.Da: Niels følte sig mere sikker, og hans glæde var tydelig i øjnene.En: Niels felt more confident, and his joy was evident in his eyes.Da: Han havde ikke kun klaret at tale fremragende, men han havde også banet vejen for sit projekt.En: He had not only managed to speak excellently, but he had also paved the way for his project.Da: I dag var vendepunktet; nu vidste han, at han kunne gøre det igen.En: Today was the turning point; now he knew he could do it again.Da: Udenfor hvirvlede snefnuggene omkring i den københavnske luft.En: Outside, snowflakes swirled in the københavnske air.Da: Indenfor, i den varme og oplyste sal, havde Niels krydset en personlig grænse, og han gik ud med et nyt perspektiv på sin kraft og evne.En: Inside, in the warm and illuminated hall, Niels had crossed a personal boundary, and he walked out with a new perspective on his power and ability. Vocabulary Words:contribute: bidragededicated: dedikeretrenewable: vedvarendestruggle: kæmpetanxiety: angstreassuringly: beroligendeencouraging: opmuntringperspective: perspektivadvancement: fremskridtmidway: midtvejstremble: sitreexpectantly: forventningsfuldtlistener: tilhørererelatable: relaterbartpersonal: personligcapture: fangeengagement: engagementapplause: klapsalverinvestor: investorerconfidence: selvtillidboundary: grænsesustainable: bæredygtigesolution: løsningerilluminated: oplystefrozen: frøscurious: nysgerrigehall: salgreet: ønskeelegant: eleganteimportance: vigtigheden

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike briefly share more thoughts on Darryn Peterson and why he would be a risky pick with the number one overall pick and believe the Hawks should be cautious of drafting the Kansas star should they land the first pick of the draft. They then get into some NFL talk as they discuss the Dolphins appearing to be ready to reset as they have moved on from a couple star players already and have engaged in trade talks for others. :20 – Carl and Mike get back to Hawks talk as they share thoughts on what they expect from the franchise for the remainder of the season, agreeing reaching the playoffs should be the expectation for the team. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss Darryn Peterson and the impression he may be leaving on NBA GMs and if Bill Self should be concerned of the potential impact for Kansas to make a championship run, ESPN replacing Sunday Night Baseball with 'Women Sports Sundays' and why fans who don't complain about the length of MLB games complain about the length of NBA games.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Sketching Dreams: Mikkel's Journey to Family and Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-19-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Det sneede let, da Mikkel steg om bord på toget mod Aarhus.En: It was snowing lightly as Mikkel boarded the train to Aarhus.Da: Han så ud ad vinduet, mens landskabet gled forbi—snedækkede marker og frostbelagte træer.En: He looked out the window as the landscape passed by—snow-covered fields and frost-laden trees.Da: På sædet ved siden af ham lå hans skitsebog.En: On the seat beside him lay his sketchbook.Da: Den var fyldt med tegninger og hemmeligheder, som kun han kendte.En: It was filled with drawings and secrets that only he knew.Da: Mikkel var på vej til Aarhus Universitetshospital.En: Mikkel was on his way to Aarhus Universitetshospital.Da: Hans bedstemor, Kerstin, var indlagt der.En: His grandmother, Kerstin, was hospitalized there.Da: Hun havde altid en varm kop te klar, når Mikkel besøgte hende.En: She always had a warm cup of tea ready when Mikkel visited her.Da: Men nu var det hans tur til at besøge hende i noget mindre hyggelige omgivelser.En: But now it was his turn to visit her in somewhat less cozy surroundings.Da: Lars, Mikkels far, havde insisteret på, at han også skulle vælge en karriere inden for medicin, lige som resten af familien.En: Lars, Mikkel's father, had insisted that he also choose a career in medicine, just like the rest of the family.Da: Men Mikkel havde en anden drøm.En: But Mikkel had a different dream.Da: Han ønskede at tegne.En: He wanted to draw.Da: Malerier, skulpturer—alt, hvad der kunne skabe et billede i hans sind.En: Paintings, sculptures—anything that could create an image in his mind.Da: Men dette var en hemmelighed, han kun delte med sin skitsebog.En: But this was a secret he only shared with his sketchbook.Da: I hospitalet var lyset skarpt og gangene rolige.En: In the hospital, the light was bright and the corridors were quiet.Da: Det eneste, man kunne høre, var bippen fra maskinerne.En: The only sound was the beeping of the machines.Da: Mikkels hjerte hamrede, da han nærmede sig sin bedstemors stue.En: Mikkel's heart pounded as he approached his grandmother's room.Da: Indenfor lå hun i en blød seng, omgivet af hvide, rengjorte vægge og en stor vindueskarm med udsigt til den sneprydede gård.En: Inside, she lay in a soft bed, surrounded by white, sanitized walls and a large windowsill with a view of the snow-covered courtyard.Da: "Hej, bedstemor," sagde Mikkel blidt, da han trådte ind.En: "Hello, grandmother," Mikkel said gently as he entered.Da: Kerstin smilede, men hendes ansigt var præget af sygdommen.En: Kerstin smiled, but her face was marked by illness.Da: "Hej, min dreng.En: "Hello, my boy.Da: Hvor er det godt at se dig," sagde hun med en svag stemme.En: It's so good to see you," she said in a weak voice.Da: De talte om løst og fast, mens Mikkel nervøst kiggede på sin skitsebog.En: They talked about small matters while Mikkel nervously looked at his sketchbook.Da: Så med et dybt åndedrag åbnede han den og viste sine tegninger.En: Then, with a deep breath, he opened it and showed her his drawings.Da: "Dette er, hvad jeg elsker at lave," sagde han og viste hende et billede af en gård badet i vinterens skarpe lys.En: "This is what I love to do," he said, showing her a picture of a farm bathed in the sharp light of winter.Da: "Jeg vil gerne tegne, bedstemor.En: "I want to draw, grandmother.Da: Men jeg vil også gøre familien stolt."En: But I also want to make the family proud."Da: Kerstin så på tegningerne, og et varmt smil spredte sig over hendes ansigt.En: Kerstin looked at the drawings, and a warm smile spread across her face.Da: "Mikkel, når vi følger vores hjerte, gør vi altid vores familie stolt," sagde hun.En: "Mikkel, when we follow our hearts, we always make our family proud," she said.Da: "Jeg plejede at drømme om at male, da jeg var yngre."En: "I used to dream of painting when I was younger."Da: Overrasket og lettet var Mikkel stille et øjeblik.En: Surprised and relieved, Mikkel was silent for a moment.Da: "Virkelig?"En: "Really?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: "Ja, virkelig," svarede hun og klappede hans hånd.En: "Yes, really," she replied, patting his hand.Da: "Gør det, der gør dig lykkelig, min dreng."En: "Do what makes you happy, my boy."Da: Med sin bedstemors ord følte Mikkel en ny styrke vokse inden i ham.En: With his grandmother's words, Mikkel felt a new strength growing inside him.Da: Han indså, at han kunne ære sin families forventninger og samtidig forfølge sine drømme.En: He realized he could honor his family's expectations while also pursuing his dreams.Da: Da han forlod sygehuset, var hans skridt lettere, og hans skitsebog endnu mere dyrebar i hans hænder.En: As he left the hospital, his steps felt lighter, and his sketchbook even more precious in his hands.Da: Vintervinden hyllede udenfor, men indeni følte han sig varm og forstået.En: The winter wind howled outside, but inside he felt warm and understood.Da: Mikkel var klar til at tage skridtet mod sin fremtid, nu opmuntret af sin bedstemors kærlige støtte.En: Mikkel was ready to take the step towards his future, now encouraged by his grandmother's loving support. Vocabulary Words:boarded: steg om bordlandscape: landskabetfrost-laden: frostbelagtesketchbook: skitseboghospitalized: indlagtcorridors: gangenebeeping: bippenapproached: nærmede sigsanitized: rengjortewindowsill: vindueskarmbathed: badetsharp light: skarpe lyscreate an image: skabe et billedesurroundings: omgivelserpursuing: forfølgeheart pounded: hjerte hamredemarked by illness: præget af sygdommenrelieved: lettetsilhouette: silhuetproud: stoltwhisper: hviskencourtroom: gårdencouraged: opmuntrethowled: hyllededelight: glædesculptures: skulptureroccurred: indtruffetdreary: tristintertwined: flettet sammentremorous: tremor

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Snowy Surprises: Bringing Warmth to a Hospital Room Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-19-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag, hvor sne lå som et blødt tæppe over gaderne udenfor.En: It was a cold winter day, with snow lying like a soft blanket over the streets outside.Da: Indenfor på hospitalet var der varmt og travlt, som folk hastede forbi hinanden i de lyse korridorer.En: Inside the hospital, it was warm and busy, as people hurried past each other in the bright corridors.Da: Kasper og Freja gik langsomt mod Mathias' stue.En: Kasper and Freja walked slowly towards Mathias' room.Da: Freja prøvede at finde noget opmuntrende at sige, mens Kasper næsten gik i sine egne tanker.En: Freja tried to find something encouraging to say, while Kasper was almost lost in his own thoughts.Da: Han lod sig påvirke af den sterile lugt og de hvide vægge.En: He was affected by the sterile smell and the white walls.Da: Han ønskede at gøre noget særligt for Mathias, men følte sig usikker.En: He wanted to do something special for Mathias, but felt uncertain.Da: Da de trådte ind i Mathias' stue, blev de mødt af et smil.En: As they stepped into Mathias' room, they were met with a smile.Da: "Hej, venner!"En: "Hi, friends!"Da: sagde Mathias, mens han forsøgte at lyde munter.En: said Mathias, trying to sound cheerful.Da: Men Kasper kunne se usikkerheden i Mathias' øjne.En: But Kasper could see the uncertainty in Mathias' eyes.Da: "Hej, Mathias!"En: "Hi, Mathias!"Da: svarede Freja glad og gik hen for at kramme ham.En: replied Freja happily and went over to hug him.Da: Kasper fulgte efter, stadig i sine egne tanker.En: Kasper followed, still in his own thoughts.Da: "Vi har en overraskelse til dig," sagde Kasper og kastede et hurtigt blik på Freja.En: "We have a surprise for you," said Kasper, casting a quick glance at Freja.Da: Freja nikkede.En: Freja nodded.Da: De satte et lille bord i midten af rummet og begyndte at pynte det med farverige papirdekorationer, som de havde lavet aftenen før.En: They set up a small table in the middle of the room and began to decorate it with colorful paper decorations they had made the night before.Da: De hang nogle balloner op og stillede en skål med småkager på bordet.En: They hung some balloons and placed a bowl of cookies on the table.Da: "Noget for at gøre det her sted lidt hyggeligere," sagde Freja med et grin.En: "Something to make this place a bit cozier," said Freja with a laugh.Da: Mathias lo og sagde, "I er skøre!En: Mathias laughed and said, "You guys are crazy!Da: Men det er dejligt.En: But it's wonderful.Da: Tak."En: Thank you."Da: Kasper følte en lille varme sprede sig indeni, da han så, hvordan Mathias' ansigt lyste op.En: Kasper felt a small warmth spreading inside him as he saw how Mathias' face lit up.Da: Efterhånden som rummet blev mere farverigt, lettede stemningen.En: As the room became more colorful, the atmosphere lightened.Da: De satte sig rundt om bordet og begyndte at dele minder og historier.En: They sat around the table and began to share memories and stories.Da: De grinede højt, og selv Kasper mærkede hvordan hans bekymringer begyndte at smuldre.En: They laughed loudly, and even Kasper felt how his worries began to crumble.Da: Timerne fløj, mens de hyggede sig og lod som om de var et hvilket som helst andet sted end et hospital.En: The hours flew by as they enjoyed themselves and pretended they were anywhere else but a hospital.Da: Mathias kiggede rundt på sine venner og sagde stille, "I ved ikke, hvor meget det her betyder for mig."En: Mathias looked around at his friends and quietly said, "You don't know how much this means to me."Da: Kasper følte en bølge af lettelse.En: Kasper felt a wave of relief.Da: Han indså, at det at være her, at grine og dele øjeblikke, var mere værd end nogen ord eller dybe samtaler.En: He realized that being there, laughing and sharing moments, was worth more than any words or deep conversations.Da: Da de til sidst sagde farvel, følte Kasper sig let.En: As they finally said goodbye, Kasper felt light.Da: Han behøvede ikke alle svarene.En: He didn't need all the answers.Da: Han behøvede blot at være der.En: He just needed to be there.Da: Sneen udenfor fortsatte med at falde blidt, mens de forlod hospitalet.En: The snow outside continued to fall softly as they left the hospital.Da: Kasper, Freja og Mathias vidste nu, at venskabens styrke gælder mere end nogen tung bekymring eller alvorlig situation.En: Kasper, Freja, and Mathias now knew that the strength of friendship matters more than any heavy worry or serious situation.Da: Nogle gange er det vigtigste at dele tiden, uanset hvor den bliver tilbragt.En: Sometimes the most important thing is to share the time, no matter where it is spent. Vocabulary Words:sterile: sterileencouraging: opmuntrendeuncertainty: usikkerhedcorridors: korridorerdecorate: pyntecolorful: farverigeballoons: ballonercookies: småkagercozier: hyggeligerewonderful: dejligtcrumble: smuldrewarmth: varmespreading: spredelit up: lyste oprelief: lettelsepretended: lad som ommemories: minderatmosphere: stemningworries: bekymringerheavy: tunghospitable: venskabeligstrength: styrkeglance: blikhug: krammequietly: stilleworth: værddeep: dybeshare: delesnow: sneblanket: tæppe

Europe's in a state of emergency — but when will we all wake up and recognise that?That's the question posed on this week's episode of the Sifted Podcast by Judith Dada, general partner at European VC Visionaries Club, newsletter author, mother and setter-upper of numerous side projects. Judith started her career in venture almost a decade ago at La Famiglia, the Germany-based early-stage investor, which later went on to merge with US megafund General Catalyst. She's now come full circle, joining forces with La Famiglia founding partner (and fellow former Sifted podcast guest) Rob Lacher at Visionaries.  Visionaries' portfolio includes plenty of companies that are on a tear right now — Lovable, Black Forest Labs, N8n, Solve Intelligence and Tandem Health — and their thesis, that Europe is in a fantastic position to shape the next wave of disruption in business, seems more relevant than ever.Amy and Judith sit down to discuss whether legacy SaaS companies can survive in this AI era, why Europe is in “a state of emergency” and what we can do about it, and when Visionaries will raise a new fund.Sign up to Sifted's daily newsletter: https://sifted.eu/newslettersCheck out Judith's newsletter: https://dadalogue.substack.com/This episode was sponsored by HSBC Innovation Banking.

In this episode of For The Dads with Former NFL Linebacker Will Compton, hosts Will and Sherm welcome our first ever guest, Taylor Lewan! The boys talk about their first reactions to a positive pregnancy test, The boys quiz Taylor to see if he’s a PT6ICKO and Taylor brings some breaking news from House Lewan — all while keeping the episode fun, fresh and of course, under an hour. The episode kicks off with a warm welcome to our first ever guest host before they dive into some hilarious conversations, including: Taylor has a Dad Hack he calls Puppet Therapy The boys recap Will on his wedding night Sherm shares ScarScars first booboo Other highlights include: A sentimental call in about remembering the good times Mrs Lewan hasn’t changed her last name yet!

I have an uncle who used to sing the craziest (and often off-color songs). He was a WWII vet and looked like the Canadian actor Lorne Greene. He would rip out the kinds of songs that sailors sang and I would rush to write down the lyrics so I could learn them. And learn them I did. The hard way. It was irritating and frustrating. Even though they say the hand builds the mind and it wasn’t the end of the world that I spent so much time writing them down and rewriting them, I was still relying on rote learning. If only I knew then what I know today about memory techniques! You see, I now memorize and regularly demonstrate poems I’ve committed to memory almost every month during my live memory training bootcamps. I’ve memorized everything from ancient Sanskrit poems to some of the most inventive contemporary poetry. And today I’m going to share a few case studies and key tips I know you’re going to love. How to Memorize Poetry Fast The fastest way I know to memorize poetry involves a combination of ancient memory techniques. These are: The Memory Palace Technique Alphabetical association Numerical association (where relevant) Spaced repetition based on solid active recall principles Now, I know that weaving together so many memory techniques to memorize poetry or even song lyrics, sounds like a lot. But if you want to memorize poems fast, stick with me. Bringing all of these strategies together is much easier than it might seem at first glance. But first, let me demonstrate that I can actually memorize poetry. I believe proof is important because there are a lot of people out there who talk about skills they cannot do. In the case of mnemonics, there are even entire forums filled with people giving advice about memory techniques when they clearly haven’t lifted a finger to memorize a poem. That, or they’ve used rote memorization and are only pretending they used mnemonics. So with those issues in mind, here are a few examples. Please be sure to watch each example because I will refer back to these recitations to help you rapidly memorize poems of your own. Example One: A Univocalic Poem In this video, you’ll see me at the Memory Palace Bookshop I’m developing practicing the recitation of a univocalic poem by Christian Bök: https://youtube.com/shorts/b6oFIOnAwng?feature=share That’s from a fantastic book of poetry called Eunoia. Example Two: Shakespeare This video not only shows me reciting lines from Titus Andronicus. It includes a very important teaching point. That’s because I also demonstrate reciting the lines forward and backward to help teach you how to more easily commit even the most difficult poem to memory using a process I call Recall Rehearsal: https://youtu.be/nhjIkGu32CA?si=s6gIJz6Poq9Zpo6C&t=1380 Now, I regularly memorize Shakespeare. But in the case of the example shared in the video above, I had a special purpose in mind. I was doing it to reproduce the memory technique Anthony Hopkins describes in his autobiography. Here’s the full case study. Example Three: Song Lyrics In this video, you’ll see and hear me singing a famous song called The Moon Represents My Heart in Chinese: https://youtu.be/dCyPV6qfKkI The entire song took just over forty minutes to commit to long-term memory. Even though it’s been a few years since I sang the whole song, I still remember most of the lyrics to this day. Every once and awhile, I whip it out and it always brings a smile to my wife’s face. The reason this Chinese poem set to music took a bit longer to memorize other poems I’ve memorized is because it’s in a foreign language that I was only just beginning to study at the time. Example Four: Poetry Quoted in a Speech When I wrote my TEDx Talk, I incorporated lines from a Sanskrit piece called the Ribhu Gita. This was an interesting challenge because it called me to recall the speech and the poetry that had already been memorized. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kvtYjdriSpM This particular performance was a lot of fun, but also challenging due to the combination of a live audience, cameras and the fact that the world was starting to go into lockdown at the beginning of Covid. I had a lot on my mind, but thanks to the memory techniques you’re about to discover, I still think the talk came off fairly well. It’s been seen over four million times now, so I must have done something right. Example Five: Real-Time Poetry Memorization If you want to see me memorize in real time, check out this discussion with Guru Viking. Steve, the host, throws Shakespeare at me and I memorize a few lines and discuss how I did it in real time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J62IN_ngYH0 Now let’s get into the steps, many of which come directly from my premium course on memorizing poetry. Step one: Use the Memory Palace Technique A Memory Palace is essential for memorizing poetry, or anything verbatim. What is this technique? A Memory Palace is a mental recreation of a familiar location. For example, in the first video example above from the poem Eunoia, I used my mom’s home from where she lived years ago. I moved from the master bedroom to the kitchen and living room, to a few other bedrooms and finally out the door and down the driveway in front of the house. How to Memorize a Poem in an Hour (or Less) Using This Technique Using the method of loci, you place mnemonic images along a mental journey. As I just mentioned, I started in one room, then moved to the kitchen, the living room, and so forth. On each corner and wall, I placed an association. For example, for the line, “Awkward grammar appals a craftsman,” I placed an image of Apollinaire in a state of awe changing into being appalled. Now, what exactly it means to “place” an association along a journey in an imaginary version of a building can feel a bit abstract in the beginning. But basically, you’re taking a corner, a wall or a piece of furniture and elaborating it with strange, exaggerated ideas and feelings that remind you of each word of the poem or song lyric. You can do it in any language and if you look at the Guru Viking video above, you’ll see me demonstrate exactly how and why it works in any language. In that particular example, I use the wall behind me for Shakespeare in the same way I memorize Sanskrit phrases when memorizing ancient mantras. To Speed Up The Process When You’re Just Starting Out, Do This Learning to use the Memory Palace technique can feel challenging in the beginning. To reduce the cognitive load, I suggest making a quick sketch of a familiar location that you will turn into a Memory Palace. You don’t have to be artistic. I don’t try to make fine art of it at all. To wit, here’s a quick sketch of a bookstore in the Zamalek area of Cairo I have used many times to memorize poetry and other types of information: A Memory Palace drawn on an index card to maximize its value as a mnemonic device. This one is based on a bookstore in Zamalek, a part of Cairo. The reason for drawing out the journey is to get it clear in your mind. That way, you can spend more time on the next step. But failing to simply draw a Memory Palace in advance can lead to a lot of unnecessary frustration. That’s because you will ultimately wind up trying to encode the poem while developing the Memory Palace at the same time. To memorize any poem as quickly as possible, you need to separate the two activities. Step Two: Lay Down Your Associations One Word At A Time (Most Of The Time) Shakespeare opens King Henry the Fifth like this: O for a Muse of fire, that would ascend The brightest heaven of invention, A kingdom for a stage, princes to act And monarchs to behold our swelling scene! When I memorized these lines, I started at station one with an image of the constellation Orion over the Statue of Liberty. Using the pegword method, I associated Orion with O. Then, using the general concept of a woman that inspires people, I placed the Statue of Liberty in the Memory Palace. In this case, the Memory Palace was a workplace where I was writing curriculum in Vancouver, B.C., Canada. You might choose a completely different image for the words “muse of fire.” But the technical point is that you want to find a direct sound and spelling correspondence that is: Based on ideas and images already in your memory Makes sense to you Making sure that the associations you choose are personal is part of what scientists call active recall. For me personally, Lady Liberty is an especially apt choice not only because she represents inspiration, as the muses. She’s also holding a torch, which helps me encode the word “fire.” But I also lived in both Manhattan and Brooklyn for awhile and often crossed the Manhattan Bridge. This makes the memory of the Statue of Liberty even stronger for me, and another reason why you need to think about the images that make most sense for you. How to Associate “Little Words” for Rapid Memorization What about a word like “that”? Tricky and abstract, right? Not really. You just need to pick an association that makes sense to you while sounding or seeming as close as possible to the target information as you can get it. In the case of the Henry the Fifth line, I just took “th” and linked it with Thor and then used rhyming to have him put on a hat in a dramatic way. Thor + hat = that. When it comes to the Bök poem, there’s a part of the sequence (full poem here) where I used Thor with his hat again: Awkward grammar appals a craftsman. A Dada bard as daft as Tzara damns stagnant art and scrawls an alpha (a slapdash arc and a backward zag) that mars all stanzas and jams all ballads (what a scandal). For a small word like “all,” I used the Punk Rock band All, but only in part. Drawing upon the mnemonic teaching of people like Peter of Ravenna, Jacobus Publicius and Giordano Bruno, I used the principle of reduction. Rather than imagine the entire band, or even an entire mascot, I just imagined the eyes of the mascot. To memorize at speed, I suggest you practice this principle of reduction. Also develop what I call the Magnetic SRS in my full poetry course in the Magnetic Memory Method Masterclass. By taking an hour or so to assign association to all the pronouns and other “operator” words like “that,” you won’t have to stop and come up with associations ever again. The Magnetic SRS training in my full program goes into further detail. It will help you develop dozens of images for words that seem like they’ll be tricky or repetitive. Done well, they can be used repeatedly, but never cause confusion. Step Three: Memorize Multiple Words When You Can Memorizing more than one word in a poem at a time is called mnemonic compression. This term can mean more than one thing. But in this case, I’ve technically just given you a description of how compression works with the Statue of Liberty example. After Orion for O, she represents five words: “for a Muse of fire.” In this case, it works because I’m familiar with the workings of English grammar. But you can’t always get away with this kind of compression, especially when memorizing poetry in another language. It’s just best to keep an eye out for compression opportunities as much you can. When I memorized my TEDx talk using these techniques for speech memorization, thanks to compression, I loaded one station in my Memory Palace with up to 17 words using just 3-5 images (depending on how you count them). Keep in mind that you don’t have to start with poems with long passages like the ones I included in my TEDx Talk. A lot of people like to start with short Bible verses. I’ve put together a list of Bible verses to memorize that address the theme of memory if you’d like to select a few for practice. Step Four: Use Intelligent, Creative Repetition As I mentioned above, rote learning is a real problem. What you want instead is something called spaced repetition. It provides a simple means of reviewing memorized material on a schedule that keeps it in memory. Different poems and lyrics will require different amounts of repetition, and it’s not easy to predict in advance how much content will require how much repetition. However, there’s something called context-dependent memory. Basically, it gives you a boost when you use a lot of content frequently. Or read continually within particular categories of information. So if you read literature and quote it often, you’ll probably need less repetition than someone who doesn’t. And if you memorize the sonnet form more than free verse, you’ll likely develop a stronger and faster reliability because you’ve internalized its rules. Creative Repetition for Long-Term Maintenance For most of us, poems will fade over time no matter what we do. Fortunately, there are creative repetition strategies that can help make sure you maintain them. One is to follow in the footsteps of geniuses. For example, Anthony Hopkins keep common place books where they store and regularly revisit favorite poems. People like Thomas Jefferson used this strategy too. Another strategy is to use reflective thinking to compare various poems you’ve memorized. You can do this from poem to poem or between poems and your favorite philosophy books, historical events, etc. Finally, look for opportunities to recite the poems. Even if you just quote isolated lines, this smaller recitation will help keep the full poem within your mental reach. 3 Alternative Ways To Memorize Poetry You might be wondering if it’s possible to memorize poetry without using the Memory Palace technique. Indeed, there are. Here are some options. Rote Repetition Although I personally don’t like how rote learning feels, it is an option you can explore. It’s a slower option for most of us. But one simple way to get more mileage out of sheer repetition is to choose the time of day and location where you practice it strategically. You’ll need a lot of focus and concentration on top of sheer will power to keep repeating the same lines without the fun of mnemonics, so make sure you aren’t interrupted. I’d also suggest focusing on shorter poems for use with rote. That way you can memorize more poems in their entirety and enjoy substantial accomplishments more often. Cloze Methods A cloze test involves showing yourself parts of a poem. As you read through the poem, you try and fill in the blanks. This activity can trigger some of the positive benefits of active recall. Here’s an example of how you would apply the cloze test methodology to help yourself remember The Tyger by William Blake: Tyger Tyger, burning _____,  In the _____ of the night;  What immortal ____ or ____,  Could _____ thy ______ ______? Visual Flashcards Finally, if you’re willing to make simple drawings, you can draw on flashcards. This approach is kind of like a visual cloze test. Instead of hiding the word “bright” in the phrase “burning bright,” you would sketch an image that helps trigger the phrase. I’ve done this a fair amount with memorizing the books of the Bible. It’s a fast and easy way to help the mind make connections without having to use a Memory Palace. That said, drawing can take a lot of time. I would save this approach for when you feel like an experimental learning experience. How to Practice Reciting Poetry from Memory There are three key ways that I practice reciting poetry, not only to ensure that they’re locked in long-term memory. The point is also to get the lines as fluid as possible and bring out various parts you want to emphasize. After all, it’s not fun to sound robotic. The point of poetry is to convey meaning and beauty, humor or to stimulate some kind of emotion. One: Write the Poetry from Memory Another aspect of proper active recall practice is to call the information to mind by revisiting your associations in your Memory Palace, then write the words down. When writing out what you’ve committed to memory, don’t worry about mistakes. If you catch yourself making a mistake, just scratch it out. Then, once you’ve written as many lines as you can recall, test them against where the verse is written in a book or online. Here’s an example of a test from another part of Eunoia I recently memorized:   At this point, I hadn’t memorized the entire poem and had to start a new journal. But the important point is to test in this exact manner so that you don’t fall into rote repetition. Two: Recite Verbally As demonstrated in several of the video examples above, I practice recalling the poetry verses from memory out loud. This step is important because it gets the poetry into the muscle memory of the mouth. And this is the best way to practice adding gravitas to your performance. I suggest that you also recite the poetry out of order as you see in the Anthony Hopkins video above. This will give each line primacy and recency using the serial positioning effect, as was codified by Hermann Ebbinghaus. During the learning process, it can also be helpful to make up a little tune to go with the poetry. Even if you don’t sing it later, there’s something to chanting and singsonging that aids memory. This is something Bruno notes in his memory guide, Cantus Circaeus (Song of Circe), available in this English translation. Three: Recite Mentally It’s also valuable to practice reciting what you’ve memorized purely in your mind. You can do this solely by reciting the lines while moving through your Memory Palaces. Or you can do it without thinking of the Memory Palace journey, which is a point you should practice as soon as possible. If you are going to perform the poem live, it’s also helpful to imagine yourself delivering it live on camera or in front of an audience. I’ve done all of these things and it has really helped make sure my performance is fluid. But it also creates that priceless feeling of preparation. Your audience will appreciate your delivery much more as well. Make Poetry Memorization Part of Your Daily Life Finally, I’d like to discuss how to make poetry memorization a daily activity. We’re all different, but I personally prefer to encode new poems during the morning. This is simply because my energy is highest. Then I practice reciting in the evening. You might find that you prefer the opposite pattern. The key is to experiment, all based on having developed your mnemonic tools. Plus, it only makes sense to have a lot of poetry that you like within reach. Along with having the right memory techniques for this kind of verbatim learning task. That’s ultimately the most important tip of all. To get fast with memorizing poetry, you need to have your mnemonics prepped in advance. If you’d like more help on how the Memory Palace technique and related mnemonic strategies will help you memorize poems of any length, please consider signing up for my FREE Memory Improvement Course: It will take you through developing Memory Palaces for memorizing any poem at speed. Those poems can be as short as a simple song or as long as the Bible (which as I discuss in this tutorial, is possible to memorize). Or you can memorize songs from your weird uncle like I often did… even if I can’t always repeat them in polite company. Frankly, I wish I’d known these techniques back when I was young. Not only because I’d remember more of the words to the songs he sang. I’d remember more about him too. And that’s ultimately the greatest thing about memorizing poetry. We’re memorizing the ideas, feelings and images that impacted others, literally integrating ourselves with the stuff of life through memory.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Valentine's Day Surprise: Love, Laughter, and an Unplanned Twist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-18-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Haven i København strålede som et ægte vintereventyr.En: Tivoli Haven in København shone like a true winter fairy tale.Da: Snedækkede trækroner og skinnende lyskæder dannede en magisk kulisse.En: Snow-covered tree crowns and shining light chains formed a magical backdrop.Da: Overalt gik par hånd i hånd og fejrede Valentine's Day.En: Everywhere, couples walked hand in hand celebrating Valentine's Day.Da: Søren var fuld af forventning.En: Søren was full of anticipation.Da: "Jeg vil gøre denne dag uforglemmelig for Katrine," tænkte han.En: "I want to make this day unforgettable for Katrine," he thought.Da: Han havde altid været lidt impulsiv, altid jagende den næste store oplevelse.En: He had always been a bit impulsive, always chasing the next big experience.Da: Denne gang ville han overraske Katrine med en romantisk dag i Tivoli.En: This time he wanted to surprise Katrine with a romantic day in Tivoli.Da: Katrine, derimod, tænkte mere praktisk.En: Katrine, on the other hand, thought more practically.Da: Hun vidste, at Søren af og til tog chancer uden at tænke på konsekvenserne.En: She knew that Søren sometimes took chances without thinking about the consequences.Da: "Jeg må holde øje med ham," sagde hun til sig selv.En: "I have to keep an eye on him," she said to herself.Da: Med dem var Emil, deres gode ven.En: With them was Emil, their good friend.Da: Emil var altid god til at mediere og holde balancen.En: Emil was always good at mediating and keeping the balance.Da: "Bare slap af, Katrine.En: "Just relax, Katrine.Da: Vi sørger for, at alt går godt i dag," sagde han beroligende.En: We'll make sure everything goes well today," he said reassuringly.Da: Alt gik efter planen.En: Everything went according to plan.Da: Søren og Katrine nød rutsjebanerne, spadserede gennem det julelysbesatte landskab, og latteren flød frit mellem dem.En: Søren and Katrine enjoyed the roller coasters, strolled through the landscape adorned with Christmas lights, and laughter flowed freely between them.Da: Men så, midt i magien, skete det uventede.En: But then, amidst the magic, the unexpected happened.Da: Efter en lækker varme kakao og nogen småkager fra en bod, begyndte Søren at føle sig underlig.En: After some delicious hot cocoa and some cookies from a stall, Søren began to feel strange.Da: Hans hud kløede, og han fik svært ved at trække vejret.En: His skin itched, and he had difficulty breathing.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg har en allergisk reaktion," forsøgte han at sige, mens panikken krøb op langs hans ryg.En: "I think I'm having an allergic reaction," he tried to say as panic crept up his spine.Da: Katrine blev vældig bekymret.En: Katrine became very worried.Da: "Vi skal finde hjælp straks!"En: "We need to find help immediately!"Da: sagde hun beslutsomt.En: she said decisively.Da: Emil tog befæstigelse i situationen, med et skarpt blik for Søren's tilstand.En: Emil took charge of the situation, sharply observing Søren's condition.Da: "Der er førstehjælpsstationer rundt omkring.En: "There are first aid stations around.Da: Vi skal finde en," sagde han hurtigt.En: We need to find one," he said quickly.Da: De skyndte sig gennem folkemængden, hvor lysene fortsat blinkede og folks latter fyldte luften.En: They hurried through the crowd, where the lights continued to blink and people's laughter filled the air.Da: Endelig fandt Katrine en nødkit tæt på indgangen til en af de større attraktioner.En: Finally, Katrine found an emergency kit near the entrance to one of the larger attractions.Da: Hun fandt antihistaminer i kittet og gav dem til Emil.En: She found antihistamines in the kit and handed them to Emil.Da: Mens Emil forsigtigt administrerede medicinen, prøvede Katrine at berolige Søren.En: While Emil carefully administered the medicine, Katrine tried to calm Søren.Da: "Rolig, Søren.En: "Calm down, Søren.Da: Det skal nok gå," sagde hun med en fast hånd på hans arm.En: It's going to be okay," she said with a firm hand on his arm.Da: Minutterne føltes som timer, men snart viste tegnene på bedring sig.En: The minutes felt like hours, but soon signs of improvement appeared.Da: Søren kunne endelig trække vejret igen, og kløen begyndte at aftage.En: Søren could finally breathe again, and the itching began to subside.Da: Med en dyb indånding vendte han sig mod sine venner.En: With a deep breath, he turned to his friends.Da: "Tak, Katrine.En: "Thank you, Katrine.Da: Tak, Emil.En: Thank you, Emil.Da: Jeg kunne ikke have klaret det uden jer."En: I couldn't have managed without you both."Da: Da de var sikre på, at Søren havde det bedre, besluttede de at fortsætte med deres dag.En: Once they were sure Søren was better, they decided to continue with their day.Da: Tivoli Haven ventede stadig, med sin magiske atmosfære og glitrende kæfkager.En: Tivoli Haven still awaited them, with its magical atmosphere and sparkling fried doughnuts.Da: Søren havde lært noget vigtigt den dag.En: Søren had learned something important that day.Da: "Jeg vil tænke mere over risikoerne fremover," sagde han, mens han kiggede på Katrine med kærlige øjne.En: "I'll think more about the risks in the future," he said, looking at Katrine with loving eyes.Da: Han satte pris på den støtte, han havde fra dem begge, og vidste at sådanne oplevelser kun bragte dem tættere sammen.En: He appreciated the support he had from both of them and knew that such experiences only brought them closer together.Da: Valentinsdag i Tivoli sluttede som planlagt - med en varm og taknemmelig Søren, en betrygget Katrine og en lattermild Emil.En: Valentine's Day in Tivoli ended as planned - with a warm and grateful Søren, a reassured Katrine, and a laughing Emil.Da: Eventyret var måske ikke perfekt, men det var uforglemmeligt.En: The adventure may not have been perfect, but it was unforgettable. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: forventningimpulsive: impulsivpractically: praktiskconsequences: konsekvensernemediating: medierestrolled: spadseredeadorned: besatteitch: kløepanic: panikdecisively: beslutsomtobserving: observereadministered: administreredeemergency kit: nødkitantihistamines: antihistaminerimprovement: bedringsubside: aftageappreciated: satte pris påunexpected: uventedebreathing: trække vejretsparkling: glitrendeexperience: oplevelsebackdrop: kulisseunforgettable: uforglemmeligenchanted: magiskecarefully: forsigtigtreassuring: beroligendeatmosphere: atmosfærebalance: balancedoughnuts: kæfkagergrateful: taknemmelig

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unveiling Secrets at Kronborg: A Fastelavn Mystery Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-18-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det er vinter ved Kronborg Slot.En: It is winter at Kronborg Slot.Da: Snefnug svæver ned fra de grå skyer og samler sig på de gamle, stenfyldte mure.En: Snowflakes drift down from the gray clouds and gather on the old, stone-filled walls.Da: Det er Fastelavn, og slottet er fyldt med turister i farverige kostumer.En: It is Fastelavn, and the castle is filled with tourists in colorful costumes.Da: Astrid, slottets guider, står klar til dagens tur.En: Astrid, the castle's guide, stands ready for today's tour.Da: Hun elsker historierne om slottet og håber altid på at finde nye skatte i de gamle rum.En: She loves the stories of the castle and always hopes to find new treasures in the ancient rooms.Da: Freja, Astrids kollega, står ved siden af.En: Freja, Astrid's colleague, stands beside her.Da: Hun er praktisk anlagt og holder sig helst til de kendte stier.En: She is practical and prefers to stick to the known paths.Da: Men i dag er dér noget usædvanligt.En: But today, there is something unusual.Da: Midt i gruppen står Magnus, en turist med stor interesse for danske folkesagn.En: In the middle of the group stands Magnus, a tourist with a great interest in Danish folklore.Da: Han har allerede stillet mange spørgsmål om Hamlet og hekse.En: He has already asked many questions about Hamlet and witches.Da: Turen går godt, indtil de når den gamle lukkede fløj.En: The tour goes well until they reach the old closed wing.Da: Pludselig er Magnus væk.En: Suddenly, Magnus is gone.Da: Gruppen leder, men han er som sunket i jorden.En: The group searches, but he seems to have vanished into thin air.Da: "Han må være blevet væk i forvirringen," siger Freja.En: "He must have gotten lost in the confusion," says Freja.Da: Astrid er ikke så sikker.En: Astrid is not so sure.Da: Der er noget mystisk over hele situationen.En: There is something mysterious about the whole situation.Da: Astrid beslutter sig for at undersøge det selv.En: Astrid decides to investigate on her own.Da: Hun har en plan.En: She has a plan.Da: Hun vil følge eventuelle spor, Magnus efterlod.En: She will follow any trails Magnus left behind.Da: Freja forsøger at overbevise hende om at lade være, at Magnus nok dukker op, men Astrid er fast besluttet.En: Freja tries to convince her to let it go and that Magnus will turn up, but Astrid is determined.Da: Med få spor, bl.a. en gammel billet fundet på gulvet, begiver de sig ud i slottets dyb.En: With a few clues, including an old ticket found on the floor, they venture into the depths of the castle.Da: De når til en lukket sektion.En: They reach a closed section.Da: "Vi skal ikke herind," siger Freja nervøst.En: "We shouldn't go in here," says Freja nervously.Da: Men Astrids nysgerrighed overvinder hende.En: But Astrid's curiosity overcomes her.Da: Magnus' billetter fører dem dybere ind i slottet.En: Magnus's tickets lead them deeper into the castle.Da: Pludselig møder de Magnus, der er i gang med at undersøge en mærkelig gravering på væggen.En: Suddenly, they encounter Magnus, who is examining a strange engraving on the wall.Da: "Der er noget her," siger han ivrigt.En: "There is something here," he says excitedly.Da: I fællesskab finder de en hemmelig dør.En: Together, they discover a secret door.Da: Bag den ligger en skjult kammer, fyldt med gamle effekter fra Fastelavn.En: Behind it lies a hidden chamber, filled with old Fastelavn artifacts.Da: På et bord ligger der en gammel maske, som ser ud til at være knyttet til legender om Fastelavn.En: On a table, there is an old mask that seems to be connected to legends about Fastelavn.Da: Astrid lægger mærke til, at masken bærer symboler forbundet med gamle sagn.En: Astrid notices that the mask bears symbols associated with old myths.Da: De kan alle høre skridt ovenfor.En: They all hear footsteps above.Da: Det er sikkerhed, der leder efter dem.En: It's security, searching for them.Da: "Vi skal hurtigt vise dem, hvad vi har fundet," siger Freja hastigt.En: "We must quickly show them what we've found," says Freja hastily.Da: Da de vender tilbage, er Magnus igen blevet væk, men de opdager ham snart udenfor, desorienteret, men uskadt.En: When they return, Magnus is missing again, but they soon find him outside, disoriented but unharmed.Da: Han forklarer, hvordan han ville finde slottets hemmeligheder, og han blev opslugt af dens mystiske fortid.En: He explains how he wanted to find the castle's secrets and was engulfed by its mysterious past.Da: Fundet af den skjulte kammer bringer ny interesse til slottet.En: The discovery of the hidden chamber brings new interest to the castle.Da: Astrid føler sig mere selvsikker i sin rolle som fortæller af både fakta og myter.En: Astrid feels more confident in her role as a storyteller of both facts and myths.Da: Freja, nu mere interesseret i det mystiske, ser frem til at udforske mere.En: Freja, now more interested in the mysterious, looks forward to exploring more.Da: Og Magnus?En: And Magnus?Da: Han glæder sig over at have vævet gamle historier med nutidens eventyrlyst.En: He delights in having woven old stories with today's sense of adventure.Da: Således slutter en begivenhedsrig dag ved Kronborg Slot.En: Thus ends an eventful day at Kronborg Slot.Da: Historierne lever videre, ikke kun i slottets vægge, men også i de mennesker, der besøger det.En: The stories live on, not only within the castle walls but also in the people who visit it. Vocabulary Words:drift: svæversnowflakes: snefnuggather: samler sigguide: guidertreasures: skattepractical: praktisk anlagtunusual: usædvanligtvanished: sunket i jordenconfusion: forvirringenmysterious: mystiskinvestigate: undersøgetrails: sporclues: spordepths: dybnervously: nervøstengraving: graveringdiscovery: fundhidden: skjultartifacts: effekterlegends: legendersymbols: symbolersecurity: sikkerheddisoriented: desorienteretengulfed: opslugtchamber: kammerconfidence: selvsikkerstoryteller: fortælleradventure: eventyrlysteventful: begivenhedsrigmyths: sagn

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Painted Choices: A Valentine's Transformation at Tivoli Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Tivoli Haven lyste op som en fortryllet verden.En: Tivoli Haven lit up like an enchanted world.Da: Det var Valentinsdag, og vinterens kolde vind kunne ikke dæmpe stemningen af romantik og eventyr.En: It was Valentine's Day, and the cold winter wind couldn't dampen the atmosphere of romance and adventure.Da: Astrid stod ved indgangen, hendes hjerte fuld af nervøsitet og forventning.En: Astrid stood at the entrance, her heart full of nervousness and anticipation.Da: Hun bar sine malerier tæt på sig, som om de var dyrebare skatte.En: She carried her paintings close to her, as if they were precious treasures.Da: Denne dag kunne ændre hendes liv.En: This day could change her life.Da: Mikkel, Astrids bedste ven, var ved hendes side.En: Mikkel, Astrid's best friend, was by her side.Da: "Kom så, Astrid.En: "Come on, Astrid.Da: Dette er din chance," sagde han opmuntrende.En: This is your chance," he said encouragingly.Da: Hans smil var varmt som en vinterstøvle, der netop er trukket på.En: His smile was warm like a winter boot newly slipped on.Da: Astrid tog en dyb indånding.En: Astrid took a deep breath.Da: Hun vidste, hvorfor hun var her.En: She knew why she was here.Da: Hun skulle træffe et valg, der ville definere hendes fremtid.En: She had to make a choice that would define her future.Da: På den anden side af pladsen stod Soren, hendes fætter og familiens advokat.En: Across the square stood Soren, her cousin and the family's lawyer.Da: Med et stramt ansigt mindede han hende om familieforretningen, som hun var tiltænkt at arve.En: With a stern face, he reminded her of the family business she was destined to inherit.Da: Soren repræsenterede traditionen, det sikre valg.En: Soren represented tradition, the safe choice.Da: Astrid havde altid været delt mellem sin families forventninger og hendes egen lidenskab for kunst.En: Astrid had always been torn between her family's expectations and her own passion for art.Da: I dag var anderledes.En: Today was different.Da: Det åbne kunstudstilling var hendes chance for at skinne.En: The open art exhibition was her chance to shine.Da: Publikummet var allerede samlet.En: The audience had already gathered.Da: Lydene af glæde, latter og mødet mellem snefnug og pardans spredte sig i luften.En: The sounds of joy, laughter, and the meeting of snowflakes and pairs dancing filled the air.Da: Mikkel gav hende et opmuntrende nik, og Astrid vidste, at støtte betød alt.En: Mikkel gave her an encouraging nod, and Astrid knew that support meant everything.Da: Stående foran folkemængden kunne Astrid mærke alle blikke rettet mod hende.En: Standing in front of the crowd, Astrid could feel all eyes on her.Da: Soren stod i skyggen, observerende og alvorlig, som altid.En: Soren stood in the shadows, observing and serious, as always.Da: Astrid greb penslen, ikke længere kun et værktøj, men et symbol på hendes valg.En: Astrid grasped the brush, no longer just a tool, but a symbol of her choice.Da: Hun tog et skridt frem.En: She took a step forward.Da: Det var tid til at træffe en beslutning.En: It was time to make a decision.Da: Med et roligt åndedrag begyndte hun at tale.En: With a calm breath, she began to speak.Da: "Denne kunst er min drøm," begyndte hun, og viste sine værker.En: "This art is my dream," she began, showcasing her works.Da: Farverne skabte historier i luften, og tilskuere blev stille, optaget af hendes passion.En: The colors created stories in the air, and the spectators fell silent, captivated by her passion.Da: Mikkels øjne glimtede af stolthed.En: Mikkel's eyes gleamed with pride.Da: Selv Soren, der var vant til regler og struktur, virkede overrasket.En: Even Soren, who was used to rules and structure, seemed surprised.Da: Beundring kom fra uventede steder.En: Admiration came from unexpected places.Da: En ældre kvinde, der stod ved siden af Soren, klappede højt og hviskede til ham: "Hun er dygtig.En: An elderly woman, standing next to Soren, clapped loudly and whispered to him: "She is talented.Da: Det skal I være stolte af."En: You should be proud."Da: Det var alt, hvad det tog, for Soren at tilbyde hende et lille, anerkendende smil.En: That's all it took for Soren to offer her a small, acknowledging smile.Da: Familie, der altid havde været imod, begyndte at forstå og acceptere.En: Family, who had always been against it, began to understand and accept.Da: Med dette var Astrids valg gjort.En: With this, Astrid's choice was made.Da: Hun kunne forene sin kærlighed til kunst med sin familie, med eller uden deres fulde velsignelse.En: She could merge her love for art with her family, with or without their full blessing.Da: Hendes hjerte var let, hendes vej lysere.En: Her heart was light, her path brighter.Da: Takket være et enkelt modigt øjeblik var hun fri til at forfølge sit kaldende lys, uden at slippe sin arv.En: Thanks to one brave moment, she was free to pursue her calling light, without letting go of her heritage.Da: Da natten udfoldede sig i Tivolis lys, vidste Astrid, at hun havde valgt rigtigt.En: As the night unfolded in Tivoli's lights, Astrid knew she had chosen correctly.Da: I denne vinterkulde fandt hun varmen fra mennesker, der så hende for den, hun virkelig var.En: In this winter cold, she found the warmth of people who saw her for who she truly was.Da: Og vigtigst af alt, hun havde fundet sig selv.En: And most importantly, she had found herself. Vocabulary Words:enchanted: fortrylletanticipation: forventningtreasures: skatteencouragingly: opmuntrendestern: stramttradition: traditioneninherit: arveexhibition: udstillingcaptivated: optagetadmiration: beundringacknowledging: anerkendendeblessing: velsignelseheritage: arvunfolded: udfoldedeanticipation: forventningnervousness: nervøsitetstern: stramtrepresent: repræsenteredeexpectations: forventningerpassion: lidenskabaudience: publikumpursue: forfølgebrave: modigtcalm: roligtspectators: tilskueregleamed: glimtedeunexpected: uventedetalented: dygtigmerge: forenewhispered: hviskede

What is it like to build one of Africa's leading tech media platforms while also moving up in the corporate fintech world? Benjamin Dada, founder of Condia (formerly benjamindada.com), joins us to share his story of balancing two careers, facing identity challenges, and making tough choices between passion and profit.Benjamin's path has been far from ordinary. He got into tech journalism by chance after tweeting at Bella Roase , and has since become a well-known voice in African fintech. He talks openly about growing Condia to reach over a million readers each year, all while holding full-time roles at companies like Softcom, Stitch, and Moniepoint. He also shares what it's like to be seen only as a media person, even though he's also an experienced product manager, partnerships lead, and fintech operator.In this honest conversation, Benjamin talks about the challenges of building in public, why he decided to rebrand from Benjamindada.com to Condia after six years, and how he managed employee turnover while bootstrapping. He also explains why he hasn't raised funding, even as competitors grow with venture capital. Benjamin shares his views on why media businesses in Africa often struggle financially, what he's learned from being both an employer and an employee, and why he thinks all fintech companies will eventually focus on remittances.You'll hear practical advice on handling corporate politics when you have a public profile, why talented team members sometimes leave, and how founders can get media coverage. Benjamin also talks about what it takes to keep journalistic integrity while working in the industry you report on. He shares his thoughts on being a generalist versus a specialist, why he chose a corporate career over media for quicker financial rewards, and the cross-border payments trend he nearly started a company around.This isn't a typical founder interview. It's a lesson in juggling priorities, building with limited resources, staying independent in a world full of venture-backed companies, and figuring out your identity when you don't fit into one category. Whether you're a founder learning about media, a journalist building your own platform, or someone managing more than one career, this conversation will make you rethink what success and identity mean, and what it takes to truly own your story.Benjamin shares frameworks on outcome-focused work versus activity, the importance of high agency in both startups and corporate environments, practical advice on building personal brands for founders, and why exchange programs between media and startups might solve the ongoing tension between the two ecosystems. He also discusses his proudest moments covering stories like the NSA protests, major fintech regulatory changes, and investigative pieces that earned citations from Financial Times and TechCrunch.Some of the main topics include moving through the fintech world from payments to cross-border remittances, understanding IMTO licenses and payment service provider rules, handling large-scale forex trading, creating content marketing strategies that boost email open rates, managing products in enterprise fintech, and exploring the less visible sides of African tech media.If you've ever wanted to know how to build two careers at once, keep your editorial independence while working in the same industry, or turn a personal blog into a well-known media brand without outside funding, this conversation has answers you won't find anywhere else.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Frost and Roses: Valentine's Day Magic in Tivoli's Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-14-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I Tivoli i København, midt i vinterens kolde ånde, ligger Rosenhaven.En: In Tivoli in København, amidst the cold breath of winter, lies the Rosenhaven.Da: Selvom sneen har dækket jorden, stråler haven med sine snebeklædte stier og duften af frostmøde roser, der fylder den skarpe luft.En: Even though snow has covered the ground, the garden shines with its snow-clad paths and the scent of frost meeting roses, filling the sharp air.Da: Små romantiske lys glimter blandt rosebuerne og skaber en magisk stemning, perfekt til Valentinsdag.En: Small romantic lights twinkle among the rose arches, creating a magical atmosphere, perfect for Valentine's Day.Da: Signe og Johan er gartnere.En: Signe and Johan are gardeners.Da: De er i gang med at forberede til den store kærlighedsdag.En: They are busy preparing for the big day of love.Da: Signe står med sin blok og blyant.En: Signe stands with her notepad and pencil.Da: Hendes blik er fokuseret, øjnene fastlåst på detaljerne.En: Her gaze is focused, her eyes locked on the details.Da: Hendes mål er klart: skab det perfekte udtryk for kærlighed i haven.En: Her goal is clear: create the perfect expression of love in the garden.Da: Johan svæver rundt med et smil, henter blomster og snakker om vilde ideer.En: Johan flits around with a smile, fetching flowers and talking about wild ideas.Da: "Måske kan vi lave en blomsterskulptur!"En: "Maybe we can make a flower sculpture!"Da: siger han begejstret.En: he says excitedly.Da: Signe sukker lidt.En: Signe sighs a little.Da: Hun ønsker præcision, men det er som vinden i Tivoli – let og uforudsigelig.En: She desires precision, but it's like the wind in Tivoli – light and unpredictable.Da: Men noget går galt.En: But something goes wrong.Da: Den bidende kulde har gjort roserne slappe.En: The biting cold has made the roses limp.Da: Nogle blomster er visnet på grund af frosten.En: Some flowers have withered because of the frost.Da: Signe bliver bekymret.En: Signe becomes worried.Da: Hendes plan står på spil.En: Her plan is at stake.Da: "Vi må tænke hurtigt," siger hun, hendes stemme beslutsom.En: "We must think quickly," she says, her voice determined.Da: Johan klapper hende let på ryggen.En: Johan pats her lightly on the back.Da: "Det skal nok gå.En: "It will be fine.Da: Vi kan lave noget nyt!"En: We can create something new!"Da: Han begynder at arrangere blomsterne på en anden måde.En: He begins to arrange the flowers differently.Da: "Vi går med det naturlige.En: "Let's go with the natural.Da: Lad os bruge de bedste roser og skabe noget spontant."En: Let's use the best roses and create something spontaneous."Da: Signe tøver.En: Signe hesitates.Da: Hun er vant til at følge sin plan, men hun beslutter sig for at lytte til Johan denne gang.En: She is used to following her plan, but she decides to listen to Johan this time.Da: De begynder at arbejde sammen.En: They begin to work together.Da: Signe drager nytte af Johans kreativitet og kombinerer det med sin sans for detaljer.En: Signe takes advantage of Johan's creativity and combines it with her attention to detail.Da: Tiden løber hurtigt, men de giver ikke op.En: Time runs quickly, but they don't give up.Da: Hver rose bliver placeret med omhu.En: Every rose is placed with care.Da: Signe ser hvordan Johans ideer skaber et kunstværk.En: Signe watches as Johan's ideas create a work of art.Da: Da de er færdige, står de tilbage, trætte, men stolte.En: When they are finished, they stand back, tired, but proud.Da: Arrangeenteret er spektakulært.En: The arrangement is spectacular.Da: Det vrimler med farver, og roserne i alle stadier af blomstring symboliserer kærlighedens mange facetter.En: It teems with colors, and the roses in all stages of bloom symbolize love's many facets.Da: Gæsterne i Tivoli stopper op og beundrer skaberværket.En: Guests in Tivoli stop and admire the creation.Da: "Det er smukt," hvisker en.En: "It's beautiful," murmurs someone.Da: "Perfekt til Valentinsdag."En: "Perfect for Valentine's Day."Da: Ved dagens afslutning sidder Signe og Johan sammen på en bænk i haven, pakket ind i tykke tørklæder.En: By the end of the day, Signe and Johan sit together on a bench in the garden, wrapped in thick scarves.Da: Sneen daler omkring dem, og haven er stille.En: The snow falls around them, and the garden is quiet.Da: "Tak," siger Signe blidt.En: "Thank you," says Signe gently.Da: "Din kreativitet reddede vores dag."En: "Your creativity saved our day."Da: Johan smiler, "Og din plan gjorde det muligt at skabe noget varigt."En: Johan smiles, "And your plan made it possible to create something lasting."Da: De to kigger ud over deres arbejde, nu badet i det varme lys fra de romantiske lamper.En: The two look out over their work, now bathed in the warm light from the romantic lamps.Da: Sammen har de skabt noget uforglemmeligt.En: Together they have created something unforgettable.Da: Sammen har de lært af hinanden – Signe om fleksibilitet og skønheden i at dele, Johan om nødvendigheden af planlægning.En: Together they have learned from each other – Signe about flexibility and the beauty of sharing, Johan about the necessity of planning.Da: Valentinsdagskærlighed har fået ny betydning i Rosenhaven.En: Valentine's Day love has gained new meaning in the Rosenhaven. Vocabulary Words:amidst: midt iclad: beklædtetwinkle: glimtergaze: blikflits: svæverlimp: slappewithered: visnetstake: på spildetermined: beslutsomarrange: arrangerespontaneous: spontanthemsitate: tøverfacets: facettermurmurs: hviskersculpture: skulpturbloom: blomstringshrill: skarpperfection: perfektionprecision: præcisionarrangement: arrangeenteretromantic: romantiskefrost: frostunpredictable: uforudsigeligvariance: varigtarch: buerneartwork: kunstværksharp: skarpeunforgottable: uforglemmeligtfrostbite: bidende kuldeloom: daler

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Sparks in the Bunker: Chocolates, Friendship, and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: I den isnende kulde af vinteren, i en underjordisk bunker, sad Kasper og Mette sammen.En: In the icy cold of winter, in an underground bunker, Kasper and Mette sat together.Da: Over dem hang en enkelt funklende lysstofrør, og langs væggene stod hylder fyldt med konservesdåser og papkasser.En: Above them hung a single sparkling fluorescent light, and along the walls stood shelves filled with canned goods and cardboard boxes.Da: De havde en vigtig opgave denne dag: at gennemgå nødforsyningerne og sikre sig, at alt var i orden.En: They had an important task that day: to go through the emergency supplies and make sure everything was in order.Da: Kasper, hvis pande var let fugtig af sved trods kulden, stirrede nervøst ned på sine papirer.En: Kasper, whose forehead was slightly damp with sweat despite the cold, stared nervously down at his papers.Da: Alt skulle tjekkes.En: Everything had to be checked.Da: Det var vigtigt.En: It was important.Da: Han så over på Mette, der så ud til at have det sjovt med opgaven.En: He looked over at Mette, who seemed to be enjoying the task.Da: Hun smilede, og hendes latter lyste rummet op.En: She smiled, and her laughter brightened the room.Da: "Skal vi ikke gøre det til en skattejagt?"En: "Shouldn't we turn it into a treasure hunt?"Da: spurgte Mette muntert, da hun så på de uorganiserede lageroptegnelser.En: Mette asked cheerfully as she looked at the disorganized inventory records.Da: Hun kunne mærke Kaspers spændinger og ønskede at lette stemningen.En: She could sense Kasper's tension and wanted to lighten the mood.Da: Kasper tøvede.En: Kasper hesitated.Da: En del af ham var usikker, men han havde brug for hjælp.En: A part of him was unsure, but he needed help.Da: Desuden ønskede han, at Mette skulle se ham som en, der kunne lede og samarbejde.En: Besides, he wanted Mette to see him as someone who could lead and collaborate.Da: "Det lyder som en sjov idé," svarede han endelig, og et lille, nervøst smil spillede på hans læber.En: "That sounds like a fun idea," he finally responded, and a small, nervous smile played on his lips.Da: Mens de gik igennem rækkerne af forsyninger, arbejdede de systematisk, men med et skævt smil og en lille konkurrence om at finde mønter gemt blandt dåser og poser.En: As they went through the rows of supplies, they worked systematically, but with a wry smile and a little competition to find coins hidden among cans and bags.Da: Deres latter fyldte den trykkede bunker.En: Their laughter filled the oppressive bunker.Da: De glemte nærmest den strenge kulde uden for.En: They almost forgot the harsh cold outside.Da: Pludselig fandt de en kasse, der ikke stemte overens med listen.En: Suddenly, they found a box that didn't match the list.Da: Mette rykkede hurtig med et frækt smil og åbnede den.En: Mette quickly moved with a cheeky grin and opened it.Da: Til deres store overraskelse fandt de ikke medicinske forsyninger, men chokoladebarer.En: To their great surprise, they didn't find medical supplies but chocolate bars.Da: Kasper så på chokoladerne og derefter på kalenderen.En: Kasper looked at the chocolates and then at the calendar.Da: Det var Valentinsdag.En: It was Valentine's Day.Da: Dette kunne være hans chance.En: This could be his chance.Da: "Ved du, hvad chokolade betyder på Valentinsdag?"En: "Do you know what chocolate means on Valentine's Day?"Da: spurgte han lidt kluntet, men med et oprigtigt blik i øjnene.En: he asked a little awkwardly, but with a sincere look in his eyes.Da: Mette kiggede op, overrasket, inden hendes ansigt lyste op i et bredt smil.En: Mette looked up, surprised, before her face lit up in a wide smile.Da: "Måske gør det," svarede hun drilsk.En: "Maybe it does," she replied teasingly.Da: De delte chokoladen, grinte igen og lod dagen afspejle sig i sød mulighed og tillid.En: They shared the chocolate, laughed again, and let the day reflect in sweet possibility and trust.Da: "Jeg tror, vi har fundet mere end bare chokolade i dag," sagde Mette varmt.En: "I think we've found more than just chocolate today," Mette said warmly.Da: Kasper nikkede, mens en ny følelse spredte sig i hans indre.En: Kasper nodded, as a new feeling spread within him.Da: Da de til sidst blev færdige med opgaven, mærkede Kasper, at han var blevet mindre anspændt.En: When they finally finished the task, Kasper felt less tense.Da: Han havde ikke blot afsluttet tjekket, men fundet en ven og noget uventet særlig.En: He hadn't just completed the check, but had found a friend and something unexpectedly special.Da: Mette følte, at hun endelig kunne vise sine ægte følelser, mens hun balancerede mellem ansvar og hjertets kald.En: Mette felt she could finally show her true feelings while balancing between responsibility and heart's calling.Da: Ved dagens afslutning var bunkeren ikke blot et sted fyldt med forsyninger, men et sted hvor venskab og nye begyndelser tog form.En: By the end of the day, the bunker was not just a place filled with supplies, but a place where friendship and new beginnings took shape. Vocabulary Words:bunker: bunkerforehead: pandedamp: fugtigshed: hyldercanned goods: konservesdåserinventory: lageroptegnelsersystematic: systematiskwry: skævtoppressive: trykkedeharsh: strengecheeky: fræktsurprise: overraskelseawkwardly: kluntetsincere: oprigtigtteasingly: drilskpossibilities: mulighedtrust: tillidwarm: varmtspread: spredtetense: ansspændtunexpectedly: uventetspecial: særligbalancing: balanceredecalling: kaldshow: visefeelings: følelsercompleted: afsluttetreflect: afspejlebeginning: begyndelserlit: lyste

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unearthing Secrets: Astrid's Journey Beyond the Classroom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det første snefnug faldt stille fra himlen, da Astrid pakkede sin rygsæk.En: The first snowflake fell quietly from the sky as Astrid packed her backpack.Da: Hun kiggede tilbage på klasseværelset, hvor de andre elever grinede og snakkede om deres projekter.En: She looked back at the classroom, where the other students were laughing and talking about their projects.Da: De fleste havde valgt lette emner som plantesamfund og vejrskifte.En: Most had chosen easy topics, like plant communities and weather changes.Da: Men ikke Astrid.En: But not Astrid.Da: Hun havde altid følt, at noget vigtigt ventede på hende.En: She had always felt that something important was waiting for her.Da: En opdagelse, der kunne ændre alt.En: A discovery that could change everything.Da: Bunkeren lå kun en kilometer fra skolen, gemt under de gamle træer nær legepladsen.En: The bunker lay only a kilometer from the school, hidden under the old trees near the playground.Da: Rygterne havde altid floreret — om den mørke fortid og de mystiske lyde om natten.En: Rumors had always circulated—about its dark past and the mysterious sounds at night.Da: Men Astrid vidste, at der var noget mere.En: But Astrid knew there was something more.Da: Noget sandt.En: Something true.Da: Hun havde brug for at finde ud af det.En: She needed to find out.Da: "Astrid, er du sikker på det her?"En: "Astrid, are you sure about this?"Da: spurgte Lukas.En: asked Lukas.Da: Han stod ved siden af hende, hans ansigt tydeligt præget af bekymring.En: He stood beside her, his face clearly marked by worry.Da: "Det er mørkt derinde... og koldt."En: "It's dark in there... and cold."Da: "Det ved jeg," svarede hun bestemt.En: "I know," she replied firmly.Da: "Men det her kan være vores chance.En: "But this could be our chance.Da: Jeg har brug for din hjælp."En: I need your help."Da: Med en lommelygte i hånden gik Astrid forrest.En: With a flashlight in hand, Astrid led the way.Da: De trådte forsigtigt ned ad de rustne metaltrapper, der førte ind i bunkeren.En: They carefully stepped down the rusty metal stairs leading into the bunker.Da: Deres åndedræt skabte små dampskyer i den kolde luft.En: Their breath created small clouds of vapor in the cold air.Da: Den svage duft af skimmel gjorde stedet endnu mere uhyggeligt.En: The faint smell of mold made the place even creepier.Da: Lukas holdt et fast greb om hendes skulder, mens de begav sig længere ind.En: Lukas kept a firm grip on her shoulder as they ventured further in.Da: De fandt et rum fyldt med gamle kasser og støvede papirer.En: They found a room filled with old boxes and dusty papers.Da: Astrids hjerte bankede hurtigere, da hun begyndte at bladre gennem dokumenterne.En: Astrid's heart beat faster as she began to leaf through the documents.Da: "Lukas, se her!"En: "Lukas, look here!"Da: udbrød hun.En: she exclaimed.Da: Det var hemmelige breve og rapporter fra en tid forlængst glemt.En: These were secret letters and reports from a time long forgotten.Da: Papirerne talte om vigtige møder under krigen, om folk der havde formet områdets fremtid.En: The papers spoke of important meetings during the war, of people who had shaped the future of the area.Da: Da de forlod bunkeren, var Astrids sind fyldt med ideer.En: When they left the bunker, Astrid's mind was filled with ideas.Da: Hun tilbragte dage med at sætte alle brikkerne sammen til sin præsentation.En: She spent days putting all the pieces together for her presentation.Da: Og da Valentinsdag nærmede sig, præsenterede Astrid sit projekt foran klassen.En: And as Valentine's Day approached, Astrid presented her project in front of the class.Da: Hendes ord var fyldt med passion og spænding, og rummet var stille, da hun talte.En: Her words were filled with passion and excitement, and the room was quiet as she spoke.Da: "Det er fantastisk, Astrid," sagde Emil imponeret, da hun var færdig.En: "That's amazing, Astrid," said Emil, impressed, when she finished.Da: "Du har virkelig opdaget noget stort."En: "You've really discovered something big."Da: Astrids projekt vandt.En: Astrid's project won.Da: Det var ikke kun en sejr for hende, men en bekræftelse af, at mod og intuition betaler sig.En: It was not only a victory for her but a confirmation that courage and intuition pay off.Da: Hun havde fundet sin stemme, og for første gang følte hun, at hun virkelig hørte til.En: She had found her voice, and for the first time, she felt like she truly belonged.Da: Mens hun modtog sit diplom og mærkede den varme applaus, vidste Astrid, at dette kun var begyndelsen.En: As she received her diploma and felt the warm applause, Astrid knew that this was only the beginning.Da: Hun havde fundet sin styrke i bunkeren og indset vigtigheden af at følge sine instinkter, selv når tingene syntes skræmmende eller usikre.En: She had found her strength in the bunker and realized the importance of following her instincts, even when things seemed scary or uncertain.Da: Og med denne nye selvtillid så verdens muligheder pludselig rigere og langt mere opnåelige ud.En: And with this new confidence, the world's possibilities suddenly seemed richer and far more attainable. Vocabulary Words:snowflake: snefnugbackpack: rygsæklaughed: grinedetopics: emnerdiscovery: opdagelsebunker: bunkerenrumors: rygternecirculated: floreretmysterious: mystiskevapor: dampskyermold: skimmelcreepier: uhyggeligtdocuments: dokumenterneleaf through: bladre gennemsecret: hemmeligeshaped: formetpresentation: præsentationpassion: passionintimidating: skræmmendevictory: sejrintuition: intuitionbelonged: hørte tilstrength: styrkeinstincts: instinkteruncertain: usikreconfidence: selvtillidattainable: opnåeligequietly: stilleexamined: udbrødfirmly: bestemt

Send a text In this episode, Funmi sits down with Kemi to explore her bold entrepreneurial journey from studying public health to building multiple purpose-driven businesses. Kemi shares how faith, family influence, and community shaped her path, along with the realities of starting young, being taken seriously, and learning through experience. From launching a beauty business and salon suite to creating her faith-based journal brand Living in Purpose, Kemi offers honest insights on patience, professionalism, and building a solid foundation as an entrepreneur. Connect with Kemi on instagram @living.inpurposeConnect with Funmi on Instagram @upswingwoman

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Solitude to Strength: Erik's Journey of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Den grå himmel pressede sig ned over det kolde markhospital.En: The gray sky pressed down upon the cold field hospital.Da: Indenfor var luften fyldt med en blanding af angst og beslutsomhed.En: Inside, the air was filled with a mix of anxiety and determination.Da: Erik sad ved et langt bord, omgivet af sine notesbøger og bøger.En: Erik sat at a long table, surrounded by his notebooks and books.Da: Et stearinlys brændte næsten usynligt i den store hal, som var oplyst af blege, fluorescerende lamper.En: A candle burned almost invisibly in the large hall, illuminated by pale, fluorescent lamps.Da: Det var vinter, og sneen dækkede jorden udenfor i et tykt, hvidt tæppe.En: It was winter, and the snow covered the ground outside in a thick, white blanket.Da: Erik kiggede op fra sine noter.En: Erik looked up from his notes.Da: Øjnene gled over mod Mette og Søren, der sad og hviskede sammen om noget i deres lærebog.En: His eyes drifted towards Mette and Søren, who were sitting and whispering about something in their textbook.Da: Frustrationen voksede i ham.En: Frustration grew within him.Da: Han vidste, at Mette var skarp og Søren konsistent.En: He knew that Mette was sharp and Søren consistent.Da: De to var altid blandt de bedste i klassen.En: The two were always among the best in the class.Da: Erik følte sig ofte overset, som en anonym figur blandt stjernerne.En: Erik often felt overlooked, like an anonymous figure among stars.Da: "Jeg skal klare det selv," tænkte han, vendte tilbage til sine noter, og skrev videre.En: "I have to manage this on my own," he thought, returning to his notes and continued writing.Da: Men linjerne slørede for hans øjne, og en indre stemme drillede, "Hvad hvis du fejler?"En: But the lines blurred before his eyes, and an inner voice teased, "What if you fail?"Da: Dagen gik, og sneen udenfor blev kun tykkere.En: The day passed, and the snow outside only grew thicker.Da: Kulden gik gennem markhospitalets tynde vægge, men Erik lagde ikke mærke til kulden.En: The cold seeped through the thin walls of the field hospital, but Erik didn't notice the cold.Da: Det var bare ét af de mange distraktioner.En: It was just one of many distractions.Da: Han pressede blyanten mod papiret lidt for hårdt, brækkede spidsen, og sukkede højt.En: He pressed the pencil against the paper a little too hard, breaking the tip, and sighed loudly.Da: Længere nede ved bordet kiggede Mette op.En: Further down the table, Mette looked up.Da: "Erik, er du okay?"En: "Erik, are you okay?"Da: spurgte hun, med et lille, omsorgsfuldt smil.En: she asked, with a small, caring smile.Da: Han tøvede.En: He hesitated.Da: "Jeg...En: "I...Da: Jeg tror, jeg er overvældet," indrømmede Erik, med en rystende stemme.En: I think I'm overwhelmed," admitted Erik, with a trembling voice.Da: "Jeg ved ikke, om jeg kan følge med."En: "I don't know if I can keep up."Da: Mette og Søren udvekslede et hurtigt blik.En: Mette and Søren exchanged a quick glance.Da: "Hvorfor arbejder vi ikke sammen?"En: "Why don't we work together?"Da: foreslog Søren roligt, "Vi kunne hjælpe hinanden."En: suggested Søren calmly, "We could help each other."Da: Erik overvejede det i et øjeblik.En: Erik considered it for a moment.Da: Han havde stadig en nagende frygt for at være en byrde.En: He still had a nagging fear of being a burden.Da: Men så kom tanken om at stå alene til eksamen, helt uden støtte.En: But then the thought of standing alone at the exam, completely without support, came to him.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding.En: He took a deep breath.Da: "Okay, det ville jeg gerne."En: "Okay, I'd like that."Da: Således begyndte en ny slags forberedelse.En: Thus began a new kind of preparation.Da: Hver dag, i den kolde hal, sad de tre sammen, diskuterede og forklarede.En: Every day, in the cold hall, the three sat together, discussing and explaining.Da: Erik opdagede, at han ikke var så langt bagud, som han havde troet.En: Erik discovered that he wasn't as far behind as he had thought.Da: Mette og Søren hjalp ham med at se tingene fra nye vinkler, og Erik begyndte at dele sine egne ideer og forståelser.En: Mette and Søren helped him see things from new angles, and Erik began to share his own ideas and understandings.Da: Månederne gik, og Erik følte sig styrket.En: Months passed, and Erik felt strengthened.Da: Ikke kun fagligt, men også i sit indre.En: Not only academically, but also internally.Da: Han vidste, at han havde taget det rigtige valg.En: He knew he had made the right choice.Da: Sammenholdet havde givet ham et nyt perspektiv på hans egne evner og værdi.En: The camaraderie had given him a new perspective on his own abilities and worth.Da: Da eksamensdagen kom, var Erik nervøs, men også bemærkelsesværdigt rolig.En: When exam day came, Erik was nervous, but also remarkably calm.Da: Han vidste, at han havde gjort sit bedste og havde støtte i sine venner.En: He knew he had done his best and had the support of his friends.Da: Efter eksamen ventede Mette og Søren udenfor.En: After the exam, Mette and Søren waited outside.Da: Deres ansigter lyste op, da de så Erik komme ud.En: Their faces lit up when they saw Erik come out.Da: "Hvordan gik det?"En: "How did it go?"Da: spurgte Mette ivrigt.En: asked Mette eagerly.Da: Erik smilede, en varm, lettet følelse bredte sig i hans bryst.En: Erik smiled, a warm, relieved feeling spreading in his chest.Da: "Det gik godt," sagde han med overbevisning.En: "It went well," he said with conviction.Da: "Tak for jeres hjælp."En: "Thanks for your help."Da: De fejrede med varme drikke, og Erik tænkte over, hvordan hans liv måske havde ændret sig.En: They celebrated with warm drinks, and Erik pondered how his life might have changed.Da: Han vidste, at han stadig ville få øjeblikke af tvivl, men nu vidste han også, hvor værdifuldt et fællesskab kunne være.En: He knew that he would still have moments of doubt, but now he also knew how valuable a community could be.Da: Og så, mens de gik tilbage mod hospitalet, i den stabile rytme af sammenhold, kiggede Erik op mod himlen.En: And so, as they walked back towards the hospital, in the steady rhythm of togetherness, Erik looked up at the sky.Da: Sneen dalede fortsat ned, men den føltes ikke længere kold og uvelkommen.En: The snow was still falling, but it no longer felt cold and unwelcome.Da: Den var bare en del af livet, som han nu kunne håndtere.En: It was just a part of life, which he could now handle. Vocabulary Words:pressed: pressedefield: markhospital: hospitalanxiety: angstdetermination: beslutsomhedilluminated: oplystdrifted: gledoverlooked: oversetblurred: sløredeoverwhelmed: overvældethesitated: tøvedeburden: byrdefurther: længerecalmly: roligttrembling: rystendeconsidered: overvejedeexam: eksamensupport: støttedistractions: distraktionerangles: vinklerstrengthened: styrketcamaraderie: sammenholdperspective: perspektivvaluable: værdifuldtnervous: nervøsremarkably: bemærkelsesværdigtpondered: tænkte oversteady: stabilecandle: stearinlysinvisibly: næsten usynligt

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Strength Amidst the Chaos: A Heartwarming Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-12-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Den kolde vind susede over marken udenfor feltlazarettet.En: The cold wind whistled over the field outside the feltlazarettet.Da: Lars traskede forsigtigt ved siden af Sofie, hans tykke vinterfrakke kradsede mod huden, mens snefnuggene faldt som små diamanter.En: Lars trudged carefully beside Sofie, his thick winter coat scratching against his skin as the snowflakes fell like tiny diamonds.Da: Feltlazarettet var et midlertidigt hjem for de syge og sårede.En: The feltlazarettet was a temporary home for the sick and wounded.Da: Indenfor var luften fyldt med lyden af sagte stemmer, der blev overdøvet af lejlighedsvis skramlen fra metalvogne.En: Inside, the air was filled with the sound of low voices, occasionally drowned out by the clatter of metal trolleys.Da: "Se, det er her, far nogle gange arbejder," sagde Lars og bøjede sig ned til Sofies øjenhøjde.En: "Look, this is where far sometimes works," said Lars, bending down to Sofie's eye level.Da: Sofie kiggede rundt med store, nysgerrige øjne.En: Sofie looked around with big, curious eyes.Da: Hun vidste, at deres far, Nikolaj, var langt væk, men hun var aldrig helt klar over hvorfor.En: She knew their far, Nikolaj, was far away, but she was never quite sure why.Da: Nu stod hun i det miljø, der betød så meget for ham.En: Now she stood in the environment that meant so much to him.Da: De blev mødt af sygeplejersken Anne, som hilste varmt på Sofie.En: They were met by the nurse Anne, who greeted Sofie warmly.Da: Lars kendte Anne godt; hun var en af dem, han kunne stole på i det hektiske kaos af feltlazarettet.En: Lars knew Anne well; she was one he could rely on in the hectic chaos of the feltlazarettet.Da: Selv sådan en kølig dag som denne var fyldt med travlhed.En: Even such a cool day as this was filled with busyness.Da: "Lars, vi har brug for dig på afdeling B," sagde Anne hurtigt.En: "Lars, we need you in Section B," Anne said quickly.Da: Lars nikkede og så på Sofie.En: Lars nodded and looked at Sofie.Da: Han følte sig splittet, skullet vælge mellem arbejdet og Sofie.En: He felt torn, having to choose between work and Sofie.Da: "Sofie, bliv hos Anne.En: "Sofie, stay with Anne.Da: Jeg er lige i nærheden," sagde Lars og tog en dyb indånding.En: I'm right nearby," Lars said, taking a deep breath.Da: Sofie nikkede modigt.En: Sofie nodded bravely.Da: Hun fulgte med Anne, mens Lars løb mod patienter, der havde brug for hjælp.En: She followed Anne, while Lars ran towards patients who needed help.Da: Adrenalinen pulserede gennem hans årer, som han skyndte sig mellem senge og udstyr.En: Adrenaline pulsed through his veins as he hurried between beds and equipment.Da: Pludselig hørte Lars et skingert råb.En: Suddenly, Lars heard a piercing shout.Da: En akut situation.En: An acute situation.Da: Patienterne havde brug for omgående opmærksomhed på den anden side af teltet.En: Patients needed immediate attention on the other side of the tent.Da: Lars standsede op og kiggede mod Sofie, der sad stille med Anne og ryddede borde.En: Lars stopped and looked towards Sofie, who sat quietly with Anne clearing tables.Da: En del af ham ønskede at løbe tilbage til hende, men han vidste, at patienterne havde desperat brug for ham.En: Part of him wanted to run back to her, but he knew the patients desperately needed him.Da: Han tog en beslutning.En: He made a decision.Da: Han løb ind i tumulten, hans sind en rodet blanding af ansvar og frygt.En: He ran into the turmoil, his mind a chaotic mix of responsibility and fear.Da: Men kort efter rædslen begyndte at tage overhånd, mærkede han en hånd på sin skulder.En: But shortly after the terror began to take hold, he felt a hand on his shoulder.Da: Det var Anne, som kom med Sofie i hånden, og en venlig, betryggende smil bredte sig over hendes ansigt.En: It was Anne, who came with Sofie in hand, and a gentle, reassuring smile spread across her face.Da: "Vi er her for at hjælpe," sagde Anne.En: "We're here to help," Anne said.Da: Sofie så op på sin bror med beundring i blikket.En: Sofie looked up at her brother with admiration in her eyes.Da: Det gjorde en forskel.En: It made a difference.Da: Lars indså, at han ikke var alene.En: Lars realized he wasn't alone.Da: Hans kolleger omkring ham tilbød ham en styrke, han ikke vidste, han havde brug for.En: His colleagues around him offered him a strength he didn't know he needed.Da: Da solen gik ned bag det sneklædte landskab udenfor, gik roen langsomt ind i hospitalet.En: As the sun set behind the snow-covered landscape outside, calm slowly settled into the hospital.Da: Lars satte sig træt ned ved siden af Sofie og omfavnede hende varmt.En: Lars sat wearily next to Sofie and embraced her warmly.Da: Hun kiggede op og sagde stille: "Jeg forstår nu, hvorfor far gør, hvad han gør.En: She looked up and quietly said, "I understand now why far does what he does.Da: Og jeg ved, hvordan du prøver."En: And I know how you try."Da: Lars smilede, en lettelse fyldte ham.En: Lars smiled, a sense of relief filled him.Da: "Vi er et godt team, Sofie.En: "We're a good team, Sofie.Da: Vi klarer os."En: We'll manage."Da: Med denne nye forståelse kunne Lars nu bedre fordele ansvaret.En: With this new understanding, Lars could now better distribute the responsibility.Da: Han vidste, at det var vigtigt at spørge om hjælp, og det gav ham en ny følelse af lethed.En: He knew it was important to ask for help, and it gave him a new sense of ease.Da: Sneen faldt stadig tungt udenfor, men inde i feltlazarettet fandt Lars endelig ro.En: The snow still fell heavily outside, but inside the feltlazarettet, Lars finally found peace. Vocabulary Words:whistled: susedetrudged: traskedescratching: kradsedesnowflakes: snefnuggenediamonds: diamanterclatter: skramlentrolleys: metalvognecurious: nysgerrigegreeted: hilsteoccasionally: lejlighedsvisrelied: stolehectic: hektiskechaos: kaostorn: splittetadrenaline: adrenalinenpiercing: skingertacute: akutimmediate: omgåendeturmoil: tumultenchaotic: rodetresponsibility: ansvarfear: frygtterrible: rædslenoverwhelming: tage overhåndreassuring: betryggendeadmiration: beundringstrength: styrkeweary: trætembraced: omfavnederelief: lettelse

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Survival in the Arctic: A Test of Love and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-11-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Vinden snerrede gennem den arktiske tundra, og himlen var en dyb, truende grå.En: The wind snarled through the Arctic tundra, and the sky was a deep, threatening gray.Da: Emil og Sofia bevægede sig langsomt frem gennem det isnende landskab, sneen knirkede under deres støvler.En: Emil and Sofia moved slowly forward through the icy landscape, the snow creaked under their boots.Da: De var på en vigtig ekspedition.En: They were on an important expedition.Da: Emil skulle studere klimaets påvirkning, mens Sofia var på jagt efter de perfekte billeder af det barske dyreliv.En: Emil was studying the impact of climate, while Sofia was on the hunt for the perfect pictures of the rugged wildlife.Da: De havde været afsted i flere dage.En: They had been away for several days.Da: Kulden stak i deres ansigter, og sneen trak sig ubønhørligt ind i deres udstyr.En: The cold stung their faces, and the snow relentlessly seeped into their equipment.Da: Sofia klemte på sin kamera med frosne fingre.En: Sofia gripped her camera with frozen fingers.Da: Hun ville ikke gå glip af noget.En: She didn't want to miss a thing.Da: Pludselig stoppede Sofia.En: Suddenly, Sofia stopped.Da: "Emil," sagde hun med en svag stemme, "jeg kan ikke mere.En: "Emil," she said in a faint voice, "I can't go on.Da: Mine fingre..." Hendes ord blev til is.En: My fingers..." Her words turned to ice.Da: Hun skævede til sine hænder, der nu begyndte at få farlige hvide pletter.En: She glanced at her hands, which now began to show dangerous white spots.Da: Frostbid.En: Frostbite.Da: Emil blev grebet af panik, men han vidste, at han måtte forblive rolig.En: Emil was seized by panic, but he knew he had to remain calm.Da: "Vi skal have dig tilbage til lejren," sagde han beslutsomt.En: "We need to get you back to camp," he said decisively.Da: Med forsigtige bevægelser pakkede han hendes fingre ind i flere lag klæde og hjalp hende ned ad bakken mod deres basecamp.En: With careful movements, he wrapped her fingers in several layers of cloth and helped her down the hill toward their base camp.Da: Deres skridt blev tungere, og vinden hylede højere.En: Their steps grew heavier, and the wind howled louder.Da: Emil så på Sofia med bekymring.En: Emil looked at Sofia with concern.Da: Han vidste, hvad der stod på spil.En: He knew what was at stake.Da: Hvis de fortsatte, kunne hun miste sine fingre, måske værre.En: If they continued, she could lose her fingers, maybe worse.Da: Men han havde lovet sig selv, at han aldrig ville svigte hende.En: But he had promised himself he would never let her down.Da: Da de nåede lejren, satte Emil hurtigt opvarmeren i gang.En: When they reached the camp, Emil quickly started the heater.Da: Han varmet Sofia's hænder, alt imens han hurtigt overvejede deres valg.En: He warmed Sofia's hands while quickly considering their options.Da: Skulle de fortsætte med ekspeditionen for at nå deres mål eller ringe efter hjælp?En: Should they continue the expedition to reach their goal or call for help?Da: "Emil," hviskede Sofia, "jeg vil klare det.En: "Emil," whispered Sofia, "I can make it.Da: Billederne, forskningen, det er vigtigt."En: The pictures, the research, it's important."Da: Men Emil rystede på hovedet.En: But Emil shook his head.Da: "Ikke vigtigere end dig," sagde han fast.En: "Not more important than you," he said firmly.Da: I sidste ende valgte Emil at tilkalde hjælp.En: In the end, Emil chose to call for help.Da: Ikke længe efter kom en helikopter og fløj dem til sikkerhed.En: Not long after, a helicopter came and flew them to safety.Da: Emil sad ved siden af Sofia, holdt hendes hånd og lovede sig selv, at han aldrig ville risikere hendes sikkerhed igen for nogen ekspedition.En: Emil sat next to Sofia, holding her hand and promised himself he would never risk her safety again for any expedition.Da: Sofia, pakket ind i tæpper, så op på Emil med et smil.En: Sofia, wrapped in blankets, looked up at Emil with a smile.Da: Hun vidste nu, at forberedelse og sikkerhed kunne være forskellen mellem liv og død.En: She now knew that preparation and safety could be the difference between life and death.Da: De vendte tilbage til civilisationen, og selvom deres arbejde forblev ufuldendt, følte de sig fuldt ud tilfredse med beslutningen om at prioritere hinandens sikkerhed.En: They returned to civilization, and although their work remained unfinished, they felt fully satisfied with the decision to prioritize each other's safety.Da: Arktiske mysterier kunne vente, men kærlighed og omsorg kunne ikke.En: Arctic mysteries could wait, but love and care could not. Vocabulary Words:snarled: snerredetundra: tundrathreatening: truendecreaked: knirkedeexpedition: ekspeditionimpact: påvirkningrugged: barskewildlife: dyrelivstung: stakrelentlessly: ubønhørligtseeped: trak siggripped: klemtefaint: svagglanced: skævededangerous: farligefrostbite: frostbidwrapped: pakkededecisively: beslutsomthowled: hyledeconcern: bekymringstake: spilpromised: lovedeunconcerned: ufuldendtheater: opvarmerenconsidering: overvejedegoal: målwhispered: hviskedefirmly: fastsafety: sikkerhedblankets: tæpper

As Valentine's Day approaches in the Muggle world, romance is also a focus in this area of Half-Blood Prince. Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura as they watch Harry watch Draco, watch Hermione regret her revenge against Ron, and watch Snape learn that Harry is suddenly good at Potions.  New Throwback Content: This Saturday, February 14 at 11am ET, MuggleCast will stream the Chamber of Secrets PC Game LIVE on our Twitch! It will later be available on our YouTube channel. A listener recently reviewed us being “as cozy as a warm blanket on a cold day.” We're very touched! If you feel similarly, be sure to tell us by leaving a review. Chapter by Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 15: The Unbreakable Vow The MC Pensive segment takes us back to an episode we recorded seven years ago. Hermione decides to take Cormac McLaggen to Slughorn's Christmas Party, just as Ron feared she would. Is this revenge satisfying for the readers? Do we feel bad when it doesn't work out for Hermione? Should love potions be taken more seriously than they are, by everyone? Harry is (rightly) worried. Eric asks, how does Cormac not know how to show someone a good time? Harry says that he kinda always thought Filch and Madame Prince were a thing. The hosts pick apart that offhand comment... ...and then we speculate. COULD that be a thing? Filch and Madame Prince? What do they have in common? How does Mrs. Norris feel? Is Snape's attempt to detect Draco's lying ethical? We know there's more in it at stake for him. Should Draco have been suspicious that Snape was working for Dumbledore, based on Snape's emphasis on the importance of DADA for Crabbe and Goyle? What If?: Harry overheard that Draco's mission was to kill Dumbledore? What if it was said aloud? What would Harry do? Odds and Ends include the Number 12 (our favorite), and vampires. Our MVP segment asks who is the best character to take to Slughorn's Christmas party? Our Lynx Line topic this week for Slug Club patrons: Who should Snape and Trelawney have invited as their dates to Slughorn's party? And, what would their pick-up lines have been? Participate in our weekly trivia segment by answering this week's Quizzitch question at MuggleCast.com/Quizzitch! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike are joined by The Water Boyz as they discuss the latest Atlanta sports headlines. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some brief Hawks talk as they address the patience fans may have to have as the team turns their focus to their young players and will add a couple more this offseason in the draft. They then get into some Falcons Talk as they react to comments made by Michael Penix Jr. during his interview with Ross Tucker as he addressed his recovery from his season ending injury this past season. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss the lack of court storming after Kansas defeated No. 1 Arizona, Charles Bediako being denied his eligibility to play for Alabama and whether the Falcons should draft or sign free agents for various positions.

Haris Orkin is a prolific novelist, playwright, screenwriter, and game writer.  His play Dada premiered at The La Jolla Playhouse. His feature film, A Saintly Switch, was produced by Disney and directed by the great Peter Bogdanovich. Haris has written screenplays for Universal, Sony, Fox, and Paramount.  He's also has written numerous video games, many of which have been nominated for the WGA and BAFTA Film Awards. Games he's worked on include Call of Juarez, Red Alerts, Shadow Warrior, Black Hawk Down, and many others.Haris recently released the sixth book in his James Flynn Escapade series, called From Lompoc With Love. I've read the first book of the series, You Only Live Once, which is one of the cleverest, wittiest, and most fun takes on the superspy genre I've had the pleasure to read. I'm a huge James Bond fan, and I was thoroughly caught up in James Flynn's hilariously delusional and unexpected exploits. The book series has been optioned by producer Sherry Marsh and Will Arnett's company and is currently being shopped to streaming studios.  

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Inspiration: A Snowy Meeting in Nyhavn's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-10-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det sneede tungt i Nyhavn.En: It was snowing heavily in Nyhavn.Da: Sneen dækkede de farverige bygninger, som nu stod i rolig kontrast til de grå skyer.En: The snow covered the colorful buildings, which now stood in calm contrast to the gray clouds.Da: Den kolde vind blæste gennem de små cafégader.En: The cold wind blew through the small café streets.Da: På en dag som denne havde folk læst vejrforudsigelserne og undgået at gå udenfor.En: On a day like this, people had read the weather forecasts and avoided going outside.Da: Men indenfor i en lille café midt i Nyhavn, var der lys og liv.En: But inside a small café in the middle of Nyhavn, there was light and life.Da: Astrid kom ind, rystede sneen af sin jakke og satte sig ved et vindue.En: Astrid came in, shook the snow off her jacket, and sat by a window.Da: Hun håbede, stormen ville stoppe, så hun kunne tage de billeder, hun drømte om.En: She hoped the storm would stop so she could take the pictures she dreamed of.Da: Hun nød sin varme kakao og betragtede det stille vinterlandskab udenfor.En: She enjoyed her hot cocoa and watched the quiet winter landscape outside.Da: Hun så Jens komme ind, med snefnug i sit hår og en guitar på ryggen.En: She saw Jens come in, with snowflakes in his hair and a guitar on his back.Da: Han bestilte en kaffe og satte sig ikke langt fra hende.En: He ordered a coffee and sat not far from her.Da: Hans ansigt var tænksomt, øjnene koncentreret.En: His face was thoughtful, eyes focused.Da: Foran ham lå et stykke papir fyldt med musiknoter.En: In front of him lay a piece of paper filled with music notes.Da: Astrid var nysgerrig.En: Astrid was curious.Da: Hun tog mod til sig og gik hen til Jens.En: She summoned the courage and went over to Jens.Da: "Hej," sagde hun.En: "Hi," she said.Da: "Jeg er Astrid.En: "I'm Astrid.Da: Din musik ser spændende ud."En: Your music looks intriguing."Da: Jens kiggede op og smilede svagt.En: Jens looked up and smiled faintly.Da: "Hej, jeg er Jens.En: "Hi, I'm Jens.Da: Det er bare noget, jeg prøver at få til at fungere.En: It's just something I'm trying to get to work.Da: Men det er som om, jeg ikke kan finde den rigtige lyd."En: But it's like I can't find the right sound."Da: De snakkede lidt frem og tilbage, og Astrid opdagede, at de begge følte sig inspirerede af den gamle bydel, men også frustrerede.En: They talked back and forth, and Astrid discovered that they both felt inspired by the old part of town but also frustrated.Da: Astrid kunne mærke, hendes tid var ved at løbe ud for at tage de billeder, hun drømte om til sin udstilling, mens Jens søgte desperat efter musisk inspiration.En: Astrid could feel her time running out to take the pictures she dreamed of for her exhibition, while Jens desperately searched for musical inspiration.Da: "Vil du tage ud at se byen, når sneen stopper?"En: "Do you want to go out and see the city when the snow stops?"Da: foreslog Astrid.En: suggested Astrid.Da: Jens nikkede, selvom han var lidt tøvende.En: Jens nodded, although he was a bit hesitant.Da: Efter et par kopper kaffe og en del samtaler stillede stormen, og sneen faldt lettere.En: After a couple of cups of coffee and many conversations, the storm calmed, and the snow fell lighter.Da: Sammen gik de ud i den hvide verden.En: Together, they went out into the white world.Da: Astrid førte Jens til hendes yndlingssteder i Nyhavn.En: Astrid led Jens to her favorite spots in Nyhavn.Da: De gik ned langs kanalen, hvor tågen svævede lavt, og den friske sne knirkede under deres fødder.En: They walked down the canal, where the fog lingered low, and the fresh snow squeaked under their feet.Da: Jens mærkede en ny energi, da han betragtede snefnug falde ned i det stille vand i kanalen.En: Jens felt a new energy as he watched snowflakes fall into the still water of the canal.Da: Ved en lille plads bad Astrid Jens om at spille noget.En: In a small square, Astrid asked Jens to play something.Da: Han tøvede, men begyndte så at spille en melodi, der var enkel og smuk.En: He hesitated but then started to play a melody that was simple and beautiful.Da: Hun fangede øjeblikket med sit kamera, da han spillede en sang inspireret af deres tid sammen.En: She captured the moment with her camera as he played a song inspired by their time together.Da: Lyden af hans guitar fyldte den kolde luft, og Astrid vidste, hun havde taget det perfekte billede.En: The sound of his guitar filled the cold air, and Astrid knew she had taken the perfect picture.Da: Da skumringen faldt over byen, fandt de tilbage til caféen.En: As dusk fell over the city, they returned to the café.Da: Varme og tilfredse, satte de sig igen.En: Warm and content, they sat down again.Da: De delte øjeblikke i stilhed, men med en forståelse, der opstod gennem oplevelsen.En: They shared moments in silence but with an understanding that arose through the experience.Da: Astrid foreslog en idé om at kombinere hans musik med hendes fotografier til et fælles projekt.En: Astrid suggested an idea to combine his music with her photographs for a joint project.Da: "Vi kunne kalde det 'Vinter i Nyhavn'," sagde hun med et smil.En: "We could call it 'Winter in Nyhavn'," she said with a smile.Da: Jens nikkede, følte sig igen kreativt opløftet.En: Jens nodded, feeling creatively uplifted again.Da: "Det lyder som en plan," svarede han.En: "That sounds like a plan," he replied.Da: De drak deres sidste kop varm kakao, vidende at de havde fundet noget unikt sammen.En: They drank their last cup of hot cocoa, knowing they had found something unique together.Da: Og således fandt de begge en ny kilde til inspiration, der gik ud over deres individuelle ønsker.En: And thus, they both found a new source of inspiration that went beyond their individual desires.Da: Astrid havde opdaget, at connection gav dybde til hendes kunst.En: Astrid had discovered that connection added depth to her art.Da: Jens fandt genoplivelse i fællesskabet, med et nyt perspektiv på sin musik.En: Jens found revival in the community, with a new perspective on his music.Da: I det vintermørke Nyhavn, begyndte en ny kreativ rejse.En: In the winter darkness of Nyhavn, a new creative journey began. Vocabulary Words:calm: roligcontrasts: kontrastforecast: vejrforudsigelseavoided: undgåetlandscape: landskabthoughtful: tænksomintriguing: spændendecourage: modsuggested: foresloghesitant: tøvendelinger: svævedesqueaked: knirkedemelody: melodicaptured: fangededusk: skumringencontent: tilfredseunderstanding: forståelsecombined: kombinereuplifted: opløftetunique: unikconnection: forbindelsedepth: dybderevival: genoplivelsecommunity: fællesskabetperspective: perspektivcreative: kreativjourney: rejsecovered: dækkedesummoned: tog mod tilavoided: undgået

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Timeless Love: The Forgotten Music Box Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: I den kolde vintermorgen trådte Kasper, Signe og Freja ind i den forladte lagerhal.En: On the cold winter morning, Kasper, Signe, and Freja stepped into the abandoned warehouse.Da: Det var et sted, hvor tiden næsten syntes at stå stille.En: It was a place where time seemed almost to stand still.Da: Det store rum var fyldt med kasser og glemte skatte, og kun lidt lys fandt vej gennem sprækker i væggene.En: The large room was filled with boxes and forgotten treasures, and only a little light found its way through cracks in the walls.Da: Kasper elskede gamle ting.En: Kasper loved old things.Da: De fortalte historier, bragte minder frem fra den tid, hvor verden virkede mere enkel og romantisk.En: They told stories, brought back memories from when the world seemed more simple and romantic.Da: Han ønskede at finde noget helt særligt til sin partner til Valentinsdag.En: He wanted to find something truly special for his partner for Valentine's Day.Da: Noget med historie og hjerte.En: Something with history and heart.Da: Signe var praktisk anlagt.En: Signe was practical.Da: Hun vidste, at det ville blive en udfordring at finde noget værdifuldt her, men hun støttede Kasper i hans søgen.En: She knew it would be a challenge to find something valuable here, but she supported Kasper in his search.Da: Freja, derimod, elskede eventyr og spændingen ved at opdage nye ting.En: Freja, on the other hand, loved adventure and the thrill of discovering new things.Da: Hun var allerede klar til at udforske hver en krog i det store rum.En: She was already ready to explore every nook and cranny of the large room.Da: De begyndte at grave i de mange kasser.En: They began to dig through the many boxes.Da: Støvet fløj omkring dem, og vinden sendte kolde gys gennem deres kroppe.En: Dust flew around them, and the wind sent cold shivers through their bodies.Da: Tid og kulde var imod dem.En: Time and cold were against them.Da: Valentinsdag nærmede sig hurtigt.En: Valentine's Day was approaching quickly.Da: "Jeg tror, vi kan finde noget godt her," sagde Freja, mens hendes øjne lyste op.En: "I think we can find something good here," said Freja, her eyes lighting up.Da: Timerne gik, og trods de mange fund var der intet, der fangede Kaspers opmærksomhed.En: Hours passed, and despite many discoveries, there was nothing that caught Kasper's attention.Da: Hans hænder blev kolde, og tanken om at give op listede sig ind på ham.En: His hands grew cold, and the thought of giving up crept in.Da: Men noget drev ham videre.En: But something kept driving him forward.Da: En fornemmelse af, at noget ventede på ham her.En: A sense that something was waiting for him here.Da: Pludselig satte han sig ned foran en særlig støvet kasse.En: Suddenly, he sat down in front of a particularly dusty box.Da: Da han åbnede den, fangede noget hans blik.En: As he opened it, something caught his eye.Da: En lille, glemt spilledåse, skjult blandt skår og pap.En: A small, forgotten music box, hidden among shards and paper.Da: Han trak den forsigtigt frem og børstede støvet af.En: He carefully pulled it out and brushed off the dust.Da: Spilledåsen var smuk, selv i sin alderdom.En: The music box was beautiful, even in its old age.Da: Da Kasper drejede nøglen, begyndte den at spille en melodi, som syntes bekendt.En: When Kasper turned the key, it began to play a melody that seemed familiar.Da: Tonerne fyldte rummet, og han mærkede en varme brede sig i sit hjerte.En: The notes filled the room, and he felt a warmth spread in his heart.Da: Det var øjeblikket, han havde ventet på.En: This was the moment he had been waiting for.Da: "Det der," sagde han stille, "det er gaven."En: "That," he said quietly, "that is the gift."Da: Signe smilede, da hun så lykken i hans øjne.En: Signe smiled when she saw the happiness in his eyes.Da: "Kasper, jeg tror, du har fundet det, du søgte efter."En: "Kasper, I think you've found what you were looking for."Da: De forlod lagerhallen med spilledåsen sikkert holdt i Kaspers hånd.En: They left the warehouse with the music box safely held in Kasper's hand.Da: Han vidste, at denne skat ikke blot var en gave, men en forbindelse til det fortabte og til kærlighedens tidløshed.En: He knew that this treasure was not just a gift, but a connection to the lost and to the timelessness of love.Da: På Valentinsdag ville dette lille stykke historie formidle de følelser, der ikke let kunne beskrives med ord.En: On Valentine's Day, this little piece of history would convey the feelings that couldn't easily be described with words.Da: Kasper havde lært, at skønheden og mening ofte findes, hvor man mindst venter det.En: Kasper had learned that beauty and meaning are often found where you least expect it. Vocabulary Words:abandoned: forladteseemed: syntestreasures: skattecracks: sprækkerchallenge: udfordringpractical: praktisk anlagtadventure: eventyrexplore: udforskenook: krogshivers: gysdiscovery: opdagelsecrept: listede sigparticularly: særligshards: skårmelody: melodifamiliar: bekendtconvey: formidleromantic: romantiskvaluable: værdifuldttimelessness: tidløshedforgotten: glemtconnection: forbindelsefeelings: følelserunexpected: ubar forventetdiscoveries: fundmemories: minderforgotten: glemtspread: brede sigvaluable: værdifuldtdust: støv

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Surprise Snowstorm Sparks Love in the Alps Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Snefnug dalede stille ned fra himlen og lagde sig som et tyndt tæppe over skaren af skiløbere på det idylliske skisportssted i Alperne.En: Snowflakes drifted quietly down from the sky, settling like a thin blanket over the crowd of skiers at the idyllic alpine ski resort.Da: Det var februar, og Valentine's Day nærmede sig, en tid fyldt med romantik i luften.En: It was February, and Valentine's Day was approaching, a time filled with romance in the air.Da: I hjertet af denne vinterdrøm befandt Søren sig.En: In the heart of this winter dream was Søren.Da: Han stod op ski og kiggede ud over det snedækkede landskab.En: He stood on skis, gazing out over the snowy landscape.Da: Hans veninde Kirsten havde inviteret ham på denne grupperejse for at få ham til at glemme sit seneste forhold.En: His friend Kirsten had invited him on this group trip to help him forget his recent relationship.Da: Kirsten var en sand matchmaker og ønskede, at alle omkring hende skulle finde kærligheden.En: Kirsten was a true matchmaker and wanted everyone around her to find love.Da: Søren ønskede at nyde ferien uden komplikationer.En: Søren wanted to enjoy the vacation without complications.Da: Men dybt inde længtes han efter nogen, der kunne forstå hans frygt og håb.En: But deep inside, he longed for someone who could understand his fears and hopes.Da: Mens han tænkte, blev hans opmærksomhed fanget af Maja.En: As he pondered, his attention was caught by Maja.Da: Hun var en del af gruppen, og hendes latter kunne høres, selv over vindens susen.En: She was part of the group, and her laughter could be heard even over the rustling wind.Da: Maja gik hen til Søren, og de talte sammen for første gang.En: Maja approached Søren, and they spoke for the first time.Da: "Det her sted er magisk, er det ikke?"En: "This place is magical, isn't it?"Da: spurgte Maja med et smil.En: asked Maja with a smile.Da: Hun var her for lidt eventyr og et tiltrængt pusterum fra sin krævende karriere.En: She was there for a little adventure and a much-needed break from her demanding career.Da: Søren nikkede forsigtigt.En: Søren nodded cautiously.Da: Han følte sig tiltrukket af hendes energi, men noget holdt ham tilbage.En: He felt drawn to her energy, but something was holding him back.Da: Dagene gik, og gruppen tilbragte tiden med at suse ned ad de blanke skråninger og nyde varm chokolade i de hyggelige træhytter.En: The days passed, and the group spent their time zooming down the slick slopes and enjoying hot chocolate in the cozy wooden cabins.Da: Problemerne kom, da Søren og Maja under en skiudflugt kom på afveje fra resten af gruppen.En: Trouble came when Søren and Maja, during a ski outing, got separated from the rest of the group.Da: En pludselig snestorm tvang dem til at søge ly i en lille, afsidesliggende hytte.En: A sudden snowstorm forced them to seek shelter in a small, secluded cabin.Da: Indenfor ved pejsens varme talte Søren og Maja åbent.En: Inside, by the warmth of the fireplace, Søren and Maja spoke openly.Da: Snestormen piskede udenfor, men det blev en anledning til, at de kunne åbne deres hjerter for hinanden.En: The snowstorm raged outside, but it became an opportunity for them to open their hearts to each other.Da: Søren delte sin frygt for at blive såret igen, mens Maja talte om sin frygt for ikke at finde nogen, der kunne følge med hendes livstempo.En: Søren shared his fear of being hurt again, while Maja talked about her fear of not finding someone who could keep up with her life's pace.Da: Da stormen næste morgen stilnede af, følte Søren noget nyt inden i sig.En: When the storm abated the next morning, Søren felt something new inside him.Da: Han besluttede, at måske var det tid til at tage en chance.En: He decided that maybe it was time to take a chance.Da: Maja, smilende og i samme sindstilstand, vidste, at der var noget specielt mellem dem.En: Maja, smiling and in the same state of mind, knew that there was something special between them.Da: Tilbage hos gruppen modtog Kirsten dem med åben arme og en listig glimt i øjet.En: Back with the group, Kirsten welcomed them with open arms and a sly twinkle in her eye.Da: Søren og Maja vendte tilbage med deres nyfundne forbindelse styrket af de ærlige samtaler og den tid, de havde brugt sammen.En: Søren and Maja returned with their newfound connection strengthened by the honest conversations and the time they had spent together.Da: Den ferien i Alperne markerede ikke kun en romantisk genopdagelse for Søren, men også en for Maja, der havde fundet en, hun kunne forbinde sig dybt med midt i sin hektiske hverdag.En: That vacation in the Alps marked not only a romantic rediscovery for Søren but also for Maja, who had found someone she could connect with deeply amid her hectic everyday life.Da: Solen glimtede i sneen, og bjergene stirrede som stille vidner til begyndelsen på en ny historie om kærlighed.En: The sun glistened on the snow, and the mountains stood as silent witnesses to the beginning of a new story of love. Vocabulary Words:drifted: daledeblanket: tæppesettling: lagde sigidyllic: idylliskeromance: romantikinvite: inviteretforget: glemmematchmaker: matchmakercomplications: komplikationerpondered: tænkterustling: susensecluded: afsidesliggendeshelter: lyabated: stilnede afgaze: kiggedelaughter: lattercautiously: forsigtigtenergy: energislick: blankeslopes: skråningercozy: hyggeligefireplace: pejsrage: piskedehonest: ærligeconnect: forbindepace: livstemposly: listigtwinkle: glimtdiscovery: genopdagelsehectic: hektiske

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mysteries of Skagen: A Tale of Art and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-09-23-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Vinteren havde lagt sig over Skagen, og byen var indhyllet i et stille, sneklædt tæppe.En: Winter had settled over Skagen, and the town was enveloped in a quiet, snow-covered blanket.Da: I denne hyggelige by placeret hvor Skagerrak møder Kattegat, ankom en skoleklasse for at nyde en lærerig tur.En: In this cozy town, located where the Skagerrak meets the Kattegat, a school class arrived to enjoy an educational trip.Da: Mikkel og Astrid, to elever fra 6. klasse, var begge spændte, men af ​​forskellige grunde.En: Mikkel and Astrid, two 6th-grade students, were both excited but for different reasons.Da: Mikkel, med sin livlige fantasi, drømte om at finde en glemt historie om en kendt maler blandt Skagens kunstnere.En: Mikkel, with his lively imagination, dreamed of finding a forgotten story about a famous painter among Skagen's artists.Da: Han havde hørt fortællinger om skjulte skatte og mystiske malerier fra byens fortid.En: He had heard tales of hidden treasures and mysterious paintings from the town's past.Da: Astrid, derimod, var mere jordbunden.En: Astrid, on the other hand, was more down-to-earth.Da: Hun satte pris på kunst, men troede ikke på gamle myter.En: She appreciated art but did not believe in old myths.Da: "Vi skal holde os til planen," sagde hun bestemt, mens de vandrede gennem Skagens smukke gader med klassen.En: "We must stick to the plan," she said firmly, as they walked through Skagen's beautiful streets with the class.Da: Mens de voksne holdt nøje øje med børnene, kunne Mikkel ikke skjule sin rastløshed.En: While the adults kept a close watch on the children, Mikkel couldn't hide his restlessness.Da: Rundvisningen virkede forudsigelig, og hans eventyrlyst pressede på.En: The tour seemed predictable, and his adventurous spirit was bursting.Da: Pludselig besluttede Mikkel at snige sig væk.En: Suddenly, Mikkel decided to sneak away.Da: Han brød fra gruppen under vejledningen af museets store malerier.En: He broke away from the group during the guidance of the museum's grand paintings.Da: Astrid så ham forsvinde bag et hjørne og stønner, "Åh Mikkel, hvor skal du nu hen?"En: Astrid saw him disappear around a corner and groaned, "Oh Mikkel, where are you going now?"Da: Hun sukkede men besluttede så at følge efter ham for at holde ham ude af problemer.En: She sighed but then decided to follow him to keep him out of trouble.Da: De to børn sprintede hen over gaderne, sneen knirkende under deres støvler, indtil de nåede en gammel, men charmerende kunstneratelier.En: The two children sprinted across the streets, the snow crunching under their boots, until they reached an old but charming artist's studio.Da: Da Mikkel åbnede døren, var det som at træde ind i en anden verden.En: As Mikkel opened the door, it was like stepping into another world.Da: Støv dansede i solstrålerne fra de små vinduer, og duften af olie og lærred fyldte rummet.En: Dust danced in the sunbeams from the small windows, and the scent of oil and canvas filled the room.Da: På et gammelt skrivebord fandt de en læderbundet skitsebog, der var begyndt at skalle af alder.En: On an old desk, they found a leather-bound sketchbook that had begun to peel with age.Da: Mikkel bladrer ivrigt igennem den og udbrød, "Se Astrid!En: Mikkel flipped through it eagerly and exclaimed, "Look Astrid!Da: Det er fyldt med noteskrifter og tegninger, der viser vej til en skjult kunst.En: It's filled with notes and drawings that lead to hidden art.Da: Vi må finde det!"En: We have to find it!"Da: Astrid, der altid har holdt sig til fakta, kunne mærke en kriblen af spænding.En: Astrid, who had always stuck to the facts, felt a tingle of excitement.Da: "Måske er der noget om denne historie," indrømmer hun og studerer skitsebogens indhold med skarphed.En: "Maybe there is something to this story," she admitted, studying the contents of the sketchbook intently.Da: De to fulgte sporene, der førte dem til de snedækkede klitter.En: The two followed the clues that led them to the snow-covered dunes.Da: Da de lænede sig mod en skæv klit, fandt de ingen skjult maleri, men en indgang markeret på en af tegningerne på skitsebogen.En: Leaning against a slanted dune, they found no hidden painting, but an entrance marked on one of the drawings in the sketchbook.Da: Det var som et hemmeligt rum under klitterne, bare et gammelt kavlerværk der tilbagevinder i tiden, men intet andet end det.En: It was like a secret room under the dunes, just an old wooden structure reclaiming time, but nothing more than that.Da: Selvom de ikke fandt maleriet, og det viste sig at være en simpel konstruktion, havde de fundet noget lige så værdifuldt, nemlig historien og eventyret i sig selv.En: Although they did not find the painting, and it turned out to be a simple construction, they found something equally valuable, namely the story and the adventure itself.Da: Mikkel og Astrid tog skitsebogen med tilbage til klassen.En: Mikkel and Astrid took the sketchbook back to the class.Da: Deres lærer blev forundret og hyldede deres opdagelse.En: Their teacher was astonished and praised their discovery.Da: "Det ligner noget fra en glemt historie om Skagen," sagde han begejstret.En: "It looks like something from a forgotten story about Skagen," he said excitedly.Da: Mikkel og Astrid lærte mere end blot kunsten den dag.En: Mikkel and Astrid learned more than just art that day.Da: Mikkel forstod, at det er vigtigt at forfølge sine drømme, men med et anker i virkeligheden.En: Mikkel understood that it's important to pursue one's dreams, but with an anchor in reality.Da: Astrid opdagede, at der er plads til fantasi, og at eventyr nogle gange findes netop hvor virkeligheden møder drømmen.En: Astrid discovered that there is room for imagination and that sometimes adventure is found where reality meets the dream.Da: Skagen var fortsat koldt, men i deres hjerter efterlod dette eventyr varme spor.En: Skagen remained cold, but in their hearts, this adventure left warm traces.Da: Klassen fejrede Fastelavn med kageløb og sjov, nu med en historie rigere, og Mikkel og Astrid hånd i hånd, begge ændret af deres rejse gennem kunsten og Skagens mystik.En: The class celebrated Fastelavn with cake races and fun, now with a story richer, and Mikkel and Astrid hand in hand, both changed by their journey through the art and mystery of Skagen. Vocabulary Words:settled: lagt sigenveloped: indhylletcozy: hyggeligeeducational: lærerigimagination: fantasiforgotten: glemtdown-to-earth: jordbundenrestlessness: rastløshedpredictable: forudsigeligadventurous: eventyrlystsneak: snige sig vækgroaned: stønnersprinted: sprintedecrunching: knirkendecharming: charmerendestudio: ateliersunbeams: solstrålerneflip through: bladrer igennemeagerly: ivrigtingle: kriblenintently: skarphedleaning: lænetslanted: skæventrance: indgangreclaiming: tilbagevinderastonished: forundretpraised: hyldedepursue: forfølgeanchor: ankermystery: mystik

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Botanical Blunder: Laughs and Lessons in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Søren hoppede ned ad de snedækkede stier i Botanisk Have i København.En: Søren hopped down the snow-covered paths in the Botanisk Have in København.Da: Hans hænder var stikkende kolde, men hans sind var i højeste gear.En: His hands were stingingly cold, but his mind was in high gear.Da: Freja var kommet hele vejen fra Aarhus for at besøge ham, og han var opsat på at vise sin imponerende viden om botanik.En: Freja had come all the way from Aarhus to visit him, and he was determined to show her his impressive knowledge of botany.Da: Freja gik ved siden af ham og så sig nysgerrigt omkring.En: Freja walked beside him, looking around curiously.Da: Søren smilede ved tanken om, hvor imponeret hun ville blive.En: Søren smiled at the thought of how impressed she would be.Da: De trådte ind i et af drivhusene, hvor varmen slog imod dem.En: They stepped into one of the greenhouses, where the warmth hit them.Da: "Se her, Freja," sagde Søren.En: "Look here, Freja," said Søren.Da: "Der er så mange interessante planter herinde."En: "There are so many interesting plants in here."Da: Han pegede på en grøn busk med mærkelige blade.En: He pointed at a green bush with strange leaves.Da: Freja nikkede og knipsede nogle billeder med sin telefon.En: Freja nodded and snapped some pictures with her phone.Da: Pludselig fik Søren øje på et skilt, som han ikke læste ordentligt.En: Suddenly, Søren spotted a sign he didn't read properly.Da: Han troede, at det stod "spiselige planter."En: He thought it said "edible plants."Da: Uden at tøve plukkede han et blad og tog en bid.En: Without hesitation, he plucked a leaf and took a bite.Da: Smagen var mindre end lækker, men han forsøgte at holde masken.En: The taste was less than delightful, but he tried to keep a straight face.Da: "Ser situationens humor, Freja?"En: "Do you see the humor in the situation, Freja?"Da: spurgte han og gnaskede halvhjertet videre.En: he asked, chewing half-heartedly.Da: Freja så på ham med hævede øjenbryn, men før hun kunne svare, hørte de den skarpe stemme fra Lars, en medarbejder i haven.En: Freja looked at him with raised eyebrows, but before she could respond, they heard the sharp voice of Lars, an employee in the garden.Da: "Hvad laver du?"En: "What are you doing?"Da: spurgte Lars med den slags opstillede ro, der kun varsler problemer.En: asked Lars with the kind of forced calm that only spells trouble.Da: "Disse planter er ikke til at spise!"En: "These plants are not for eating!"Da: Søren blev rød i ansigtet, men i panik valgte han at spille videre.En: Søren turned red in the face, but in panic, he chose to play along.Da: "Åh, jeg vidste det.En: "Oh, I knew that.Da: Bare en lille smagstest," sagde han og forsøgte at se selvsikker ud.En: Just a little taste test," he said, trying to look confident.Da: Lars så ikke ud til at være imponeret.En: Lars didn't seem impressed.Da: "Vi kan ikke have folk til at prøve vores udstillinger," sagde han og tog fat i Søren.En: "We can't have people tasting our exhibits," he said, taking hold of Søren.Da: "Jeg bliver nødt til at føre dig ud."En: "I'll have to escort you out."Da: Men i det øjeblik brød Freja sammen af grin.En: But at that moment, Freja burst into laughter.Da: Hendes latter fyldte det lille drivhus og fik flaskerne med plantemærkater til at ryste en smule.En: Her laughter filled the small greenhouse, causing the bottles with plant labels to shake a bit.Da: Selv Lars kunne ikke dy sig for at smile svagt.En: Even Lars couldn't help but smile slightly.Da: "Okay, okay," sagde Søren og kastede hænderne op.En: "Okay, okay," said Søren, throwing up his hands.Da: "Jeg indrømmer, det var en fejl."En: "I admit, it was a mistake."Da: Lars sukkede, men hans ansigt blødte op.En: Lars sighed, but his expression softened.Da: "Følg mig.En: "Follow me.Da: Jeg skal vise jer den rigtige sektion med spiselige planter."En: I'll show you the correct section with edible plants."Da: De fulgte Lars gennem haven, denne gang uden at smage på noget.En: They followed Lars through the garden, this time without tasting anything.Da: Selvom Søren ikke havde imponeret Freja med sin ekspertise, havde hans lille uheld givet dagen en uventet morskab.En: Although Søren hadn't impressed Freja with his expertise, his little mishap had brought an unexpected amusement to the day.Da: Da de gik gennem de stadig sneklædte stier for at forlade haven, lænede Freja sig mod Søren og sagde: "Jeg kan godt lide din stil, selvom den ikke er særlig botanisk."En: As they walked through the still snow-covered paths to leave the garden, Freja leaned against Søren and said, "I like your style, even if it's not very botanical."Da: Søren lo og følte sig glad.En: Søren laughed and felt happy.Da: Han havde måske ikke vist sig fra sin bedste side, men han havde lært, at et godt grin gjorde mere indtryk end en fejlfri præstation.En: He might not have shown his best side, but he had learned that a good laugh made more of an impression than a flawless performance.Da: De gik videre, hånd i hånd med en fornyet forbindelse og et stille løfte om ikke at tage planter for givet.En: They walked on, hand in hand with a renewed connection and a quiet promise not to take plants for granted. Vocabulary Words:hopped: hoppedegear: gearcuriously: nysgerrigtgreenhouse: drivhuswarmth: varmenplucked: plukkededelightful: lækkerstraight face: holde maskenhalf-heartedly: halvhjertetsharp voice: skarpe stemmeforced calm: opstillede ropanic: paniktaste test: smagstestconfident: selvsikkerimpressed: imponeretexhibits: udstillingerescort: førelaughter: latterbottles: flaskerplant labels: plantemærkateradmit: indrømmersoftened: blødtemishap: uheldamusement: morskabcareful: varslerimpression: indtrykflawless: fejlfrirenewed: fornyetbotanical: botaniskleaned: lænet

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Gifts of the Heart: A Love Story from København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-07-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en vinterdag dalede snefnuggene langsomt ned over København.En: On a winter day, snowflakes slowly drifted down over København.Da: Indendørs i det varme og livlige Naturhistorisk Museum slog Maja sin frakke sammen og kiggede sig omkring.En: Indoors, in the warm and lively Naturhistorisk Museum, Maja folded her coat and looked around.Da: Museet summede af liv.En: The museum buzzed with life.Da: Der var en fascination i luften – børns glædeshyl, de voksnes mumlen og sko, der klikkede mod marmorgulvet, alt sammen blandet med duften af nypoleret træ.En: There was a fascination in the air — children's joyful shouts, the murmurs of adults, and shoes clicking against the marble floor, all mingling with the scent of freshly polished wood.Da: Maja var på en mission denne dag.En: Maja was on a mission this day.Da: Valentinsdag nærmede sig hurtigt, og hun ønskede at finde den perfekte gave til Jonas.En: Valentine's Day was fast approaching, and she wanted to find the perfect gift for Jonas.Da: Jonas, hendes partner, delte hendes passion for fortiden og naturens vidundere.En: Jonas, her partner, shared her passion for the past and the wonders of nature.Da: Men hvad kunne hun give ham, der føltes specielt nok?En: But what could she give him that felt special enough?Da: Butikken ved udgangen af museet var fyldt med spændende ting.En: The store at the museum's exit was filled with exciting things.Da: Der var små bøger om forhistoriske dyr, smykker lavet af naturmaterialer og endeløse rækker af glitrende postkort.En: There were small books on prehistoric animals, jewelry made from natural materials, and endless rows of glittering postcards.Da: Maja gik langsomt rundt, mens hun lod fingrene glide over bøgernes rygge og de små skatte på hylderne.En: Maja walked slowly around, letting her fingers glide over the book spines and the small treasures on the shelves.Da: Lasse, hendes ven, kom hen og slap et venligt klap på hendes skulder.En: Lasse, her friend, approached and patted her shoulder warmly.Da: "Har du fundet noget endnu?"En: "Have you found anything yet?"Da: spurgte han med et smil.En: he asked with a smile.Da: Maja rystede på hovedet, stadig usikker.En: Maja shook her head, still unsure.Da: "Nej, jeg leder stadig.En: "No, I'm still looking.Da: Det skal være noget særligt."En: It has to be something special."Da: Lasse nikkede og pegede på en hylde med skinnende modeller.En: Lasse nodded and pointed to a shelf with shiny models.Da: "Hvad med dem?"En: "What about those?"Da: Maja gik hen til hylden og så modellerne af forskellige forhistoriske væsner.En: Maja went over to the shelf and saw the models of different prehistoric creatures.Da: Deres blikke faldt på en smukt udformet model af en mammut.En: Their eyes landed on a beautifully crafted model of a mammoth.Da: Hun stoppede op.En: She paused.Da: Hun huskede deres sidste besøg her, hvor hun og Jonas havde stået og grinet over idéen om en mammut som kæledyr.En: She remembered their last visit here when she and Jonas had stood laughing at the idea of a mammoth as a pet.Da: Det øjeblik føltes næsten som om det var indrammet i mammuttens størrelse og form.En: That moment felt almost as if it was framed in the mammoth's size and shape.Da: Det var perfekt.En: It was perfect.Da: Med et let smil vendte Maja mammutten i hænderne og mærkede tyngden af minderne.En: With a slight smile, Maja turned the mammoth in her hands, feeling the weight of the memories.Da: Hun vidste, hvad hun ville gøre.En: She knew what she wanted to do.Da: Hun købte modellen og tænkte på, hvordan Jonas ville reagere, når han så det.En: She bought the model and thought about how Jonas would react when he saw it.Da: Ved kassen bad hun om et smukt kort og skrev en varm note om deres fælles kærlighed til historie og viden.En: At the checkout, she asked for a beautiful card and wrote a warm note about their shared love of history and knowledge.Da: Hun vidste, at det var tanken og de delte øjeblikke, der virkelig tæller.En: She knew that it was the thought and the shared moments that truly mattered.Da: Da hun trådte ud af butikken, følte Maja sig let.En: As she stepped out of the store, Maja felt light.Da: Sneen dalede stadig ned udenfor, og hun vidste, at gaven var mere end et objekt.En: The snow was still falling outside, and she knew the gift was more than an object.Da: Det var et symbol på dem, og på alt de delte.En: It was a symbol of them, and all they shared.Da: I det øjeblik lærte Maja at stole på hendes instinkter.En: At that moment, Maja learned to trust her instincts.Da: Det var disse små glimt af autenticitet og kærlighed, der altid ville binde dem sammen.En: It was these small glimpses of authenticity and love that would always bind them together. Vocabulary Words:snowflakes: snefnuggeneindoors: indendørsdrifted: daledelively: livligefolded: slog sammenbuzzed: summedemurmurs: mumlenglide: glidespines: ryggetreasures: skatteapproached: kom henuncertain: usikkermodels: modellerprehistoric: forhistoriskecreatures: væsnercrafted: udformetmammoth: mammutpause: stoppede opmemories: mindernecheckout: kassennoted: noteinstincts: instinkterauthenticity: autenticitetbind: bindemission: missionfascination: fascinationspecial: særligtendless: endeløseglittering: glitrendeshared: fælles

Fluent Fiction - Danish: The Missing Vase: A Winter Mystery at the Museum Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: På en stille vintermorgen var der en spænding i luften på Statens Naturhistoriske Museum i København.En: On a quiet winter morning, there was a tension in the air at the Statens Naturhistoriske Museum in København.Da: Snefnug dalede blidt udenfor de store vinduer, og varmen fra indelukkede besøgende blandede sig med duften af gammelt træ og historie.En: Snowflakes gently drifted outside the large windows, and the warmth from the enclosed visitors mingled with the scent of old wood and history.Da: I midten af museet stod Lars, museumsvagt igennem mange år.En: In the center of the museum stood Lars, a museum guard for many years.Da: Han bar sin uniform med stolthed og hadede tanken om, at noget kunne gå galt på hans vagt.En: He wore his uniform with pride and hated the thought that something might go wrong on his watch.Da: Denne dag var speciel.En: This day was special.Da: En ny udstilling med gamle artefakter trak mange besøgende til, og det betød ekstra opmærksomhed for Lars.En: A new exhibition featuring ancient artifacts attracted many visitors, which meant extra attention for Lars.Da: Ved siden af ham gik Freja, en entusiastisk arkæologistuderende.En: Next to him walked Freja, an enthusiastic archaeology student.Da: Hun var nervøs men spændt over at være en del af noget så vigtigt.En: She was nervous but excited to be part of something so important.Da: Hun havde hørt rygter om en særlig gæst, Maja, der kendte utrolig meget til museets samling.En: She had heard rumors of a special guest, Maja, who knew an incredible amount about the museum's collection.Da: Pludselig kom der en alarm.En: Suddenly, an alarm went off.Da: En artefakt manglede.En: An artifact was missing.Da: En gammel vase, sjælden og uvurderlig, var ikke længere i sit glasmontre.En: An old vase, rare and invaluable, was no longer in its glass case.Da: Lars følte sit hjerte banke hurtigere.En: Lars felt his heart beat faster.Da: Hvordan kunne dette ske på hans vagt?En: How could this happen on his watch?Da: Han måtte finde den forsvundne vase for at beskytte både museets og hans eget ry.En: He had to find the missing vase to protect both the museum's and his own reputation.Da: Freja besluttede, at dette var hendes chance til at bevise sit værd.En: Freja decided that this was her chance to prove her worth.Da: Hun svor at løse mysteriet sammen med Lars.En: She vowed to solve the mystery alongside Lars.Da: De gik systematisk gennem udstillingen og talte med hver besøgende, indtil de stødte på Maja, der stod og kiggede intenst på en anden skærm.En: They systematically went through the exhibition and talked to every visitor, until they encountered Maja, who was intently looking at another display.Da: "Undskyld mig," sagde Freja.En: "Excuse me," said Freja.Da: "Har du lagt mærke til noget mistænkeligt?"En: "Have you noticed anything suspicious?"Da: Maja smilede, men hendes øjne skjulte noget.En: Maja smiled, but there was something hidden in her eyes.Da: "Måske," svarede hun.En: "Perhaps," she replied.Da: "Nogle gange er det, vi ser, ikke altid det der er."En: "Sometimes what we see is not always what it is."Da: Lars og Freja fandt ud af, at Maja vidste meget mere om vase-end hendes umiddelbare handlinger afslørede.En: Lars and Freja discovered that Maja knew much more about the vase than her initial actions revealed.Da: Efterhånden, og med diskrete spørgsmål, forstod de, at Maja forsøgte at rette en fejl.En: Gradually, and with discreet questions, they understood that Maja was trying to correct a mistake.Da: Vasen var blevet placeret med forkert information.En: The vase had been placed with incorrect information.Da: Maja, en historiker, ønskede at vende det til sin rette plads.En: Maja, a historian, wanted to return it to its rightful place.Da: I nattens mulm og mørke, uden at alarmere nogen, fulgte Lars og Freja Maja.En: Under the cover of night, without alerting anyone, Lars and Freja followed Maja.Da: De fandt hende på vej til at returnere vasen.En: They found her on her way to return the vase.Da: Maja løftede vasen forsigtigt og satte den tilbage på sin rette piedestal med den rigtige information.En: Maja carefully lifted the vase and placed it back on its rightful pedestal with the correct information.Da: Lars så lettet ud.En: Lars looked relieved.Da: "Din hjælp er uundværlig," sagde han til Maja.En: "Your help is invaluable," he said to Maja.Da: "Måske kan du hjælpe os med at formidle den rigtige historie om denne vase."En: "Perhaps you can help us convey the correct story about this vase."Da: Freja smilte, stolt af deres teamwork.En: Freja smiled, proud of their teamwork.Da: Denne oplevelse lærte hende, hvor komplekst museumsarbejde kunne være, og hun lærte, at selv en ældre vagt som Lars kunne være en fantastisk mentor.En: This experience taught her how complex museum work could be, and she learned that even an older guard like Lars could be a fantastic mentor.Da: Da dagen sluttede, havde museet genvundet sin orden og respekt, og sneen faldt stadig blidt udenfor.En: As the day ended, the museum had regained its order and respect, and the snow was still gently falling outside.Da: Lars gik hjem med en ny tro på den unge generation, og Freja vidste, at hendes krav på museets fremtid kun lige var begyndt.En: Lars went home with a renewed faith in the younger generation, and Freja knew that her claim on the museum's future had only just begun.Da: Maja var forsvundet ligeså mystisk som hun var kommet, men havde efterladt sin viden sammen med et tilbageført, uvurderligt artefakt.En: Maja disappeared just as mysteriously as she had arrived, but left her knowledge along with a returned, invaluable artifact. Vocabulary Words:tension: spændingdrifted: daledemingled: blandedeartifact: artefaktinvaluable: uvurderligvowed: svorsuspicious: mistænkeligtdiscreet: diskretepedestal: piedestalconvey: formidlenervous: nervøsvisitor: besøgendeintrigued: intensexhibition: udstillinguniform: uniformcorrect: retterumors: rygterhistorian: historikerrelieved: lettetmystery: mysterietencountered: stødte påcorrect: rigtigsystematically: systematiskblame: bevægementor: mentorregained: genvundetblend: blandefaith: trointently: intensmistake: fejl

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Warm Love in the Snow: A Copenhagen Valentine's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-06-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kold vinterdag i København.En: It was a cold winter day in København.Da: Sneen dækkede byens tage, og Tivoli Gardens var pyntet med tusindvis af lys, der skabte en magisk stemning.En: The snow covered the city's roofs, and Tivoli Gardens was decorated with thousands of lights that created a magical atmosphere.Da: Freja og Soren gik hånd i hånd gennem parken.En: Freja and Soren walked hand in hand through the park.Da: Frejas sind var optaget af en vigtig tanke: Valentine's Day var lige om hjørnet.En: Freja's mind was occupied by an important thought: Valentine's Day was just around the corner.Da: Freja ville finde den perfekte gave til Soren.En: Freja wanted to find the perfect gift for Soren.Da: Hun ville vise ham, hvor meget hun holdt af ham.En: She wanted to show him how much she cared for him.Da: Men hun følte sig usikker.En: But she felt uncertain.Da: Skulle hun købe noget traditionelt som chokolade eller blomster?En: Should she buy something traditional like chocolate or flowers?Da: Eller skulle hun finde på noget, der var mere personligt?En: Or should she come up with something more personal?Da: Soren gik ved siden af hende, ubekymret og i godt humør.En: Soren walked beside her, unconcerned and in a good mood.Da: Han var ikke klar over Frejas indre kamp.En: He was unaware of Freja's inner struggle.Da: Han talte glad om de lyse dekorationer og den glitrende sne, men Freja svarede kun fraværende.En: He talked happily about the bright decorations and the sparkling snow, but Freja only answered absentmindedly.Da: "Hvad tænker du på, Freja?"En: "What are you thinking about, Freja?"Da: spurgte Soren efter et stykke tid.En: asked Soren after a while.Da: "Jeg vil gerne gøre Valentine's Day specielt," indrømmede hun forsigtigt.En: "I want to make Valentine's Day special," she admitted cautiously.Da: Soren smilede og trak hende tættere.En: Soren smiled and pulled her closer.Da: "Det er tanken, der tæller, ikke?"En: "It's the thought that counts, right?"Da: Freja besluttede sig.En: Freja made her decision.Da: Hun ville give Soren en oplevelse i stedet for en materiel gave.En: She would give Soren an experience instead of a material gift.Da: Hun ville skabe et minde, de kunne værdsætte for evigt.En: She would create a memory they could cherish forever.Da: Hun begyndte straks at planlægge en overraskelse.En: She immediately started planning a surprise.Da: Dagen før Valentine's Day gik Freja til Tivoli Gardens igen, alene denne gang.En: The day before Valentine's Day, Freja went to Tivoli Gardens again, alone this time.Da: Hun købte en kurv og fyldte den med Sorens yndlingsretter.En: She bought a basket and filled it with Soren's favorite dishes.Da: Hun skrev også et brev til ham, et brev der beskrev alle de små ting, hun elskede ved ham.En: She also wrote him a letter, a letter describing all the little things she loved about him.Da: På Valentine's Day mødtes de i Tivoli igen.En: On Valentine's Day, they met at Tivoli again.Da: De sne-dækkede stier var rolige, og lyset blinkede i takt med deres skridt.En: The snow-covered paths were quiet, and the lights twinkled in rhythm with their steps.Da: Freja førte Soren til en afsides del af haven, hvor hun havde forberedt en overraskelse.En: Freja led Soren to a secluded part of the garden where she had prepared a surprise.Da: "En picnic om vinteren?"En: "A picnic in winter?"Da: lo Soren, da han så tæppet og maden.En: Soren laughed when he saw the blanket and the food.Da: Freja nikkede, hendes hjerte slog hurtigere.En: Freja nodded, her heart beating faster.Da: "Jeg ville give dig noget særligt."En: "I wanted to give you something special."Da: Da de satte sig, læste Soren brevet, og hans øjne blev bløde.En: As they sat down, Soren read the letter, and his eyes softened.Da: "Freja," sagde han endelig, rørt af hendes ord.En: "Freja," he finally said, touched by her words.Da: "Det betyder mere end noget, jeg kunne have ønsket mig."En: "This means more than anything I could have wished for."Da: De spiste sammen, mens sneen stille faldt omkring dem.En: They ate together as the snow quietly fell around them.Da: Frejas bekymringer forsvandt, og Soren blev mere opmærksom på alle de små måder, hun viste sin kærlighed.En: Freja's worries disappeared, and Soren became more aware of all the small ways she showed her love.Da: I det øjeblik forstod de begge, at det var de enkle ting, der virkelig betød noget.En: In that moment, they both understood that it was the simple things that truly mattered.Da: I den smukke, kolde aften, omgivet af Tivolis vidunderlige lys, blev deres kærlighed stærkere.En: In the beautiful, cold evening, surrounded by Tivoli's wonderful lights, their love grew stronger.Da: Og sådan endte en vinterdag i København som en varm, uforglemmelig Valentine's Day.En: And so, a winter day in København ended as a warm, unforgettable Valentine's Day. Vocabulary Words:decorated: pyntetmagical: magiskatmosphere: stemningoccupied: optagetgift: gaveuncertain: usikkertraditional: traditioneltpersonal: personligtunconcerned: ubekymretabsentmindedly: fraværendeadmitted: indrømmedecautiously: forsigtigtcounts: tællercherish: værdsættesecluded: afsidesblanket: tæppettouched: rørtsoftened: blev blødequietly: stilleunderstood: forstodmattered: betød nogetunforgettable: uforglemmeligexperience: oplevelsememory: mindeplanning: planlæggedishes: yndlingsretterletter: brevdescribing: beskrevwished: ønsketaware: opmærksom

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Routine to Revelation: Niels' Journey of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-06-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Niels gik gennem kontorets lange gang og tænkte på, hvad den næste time ville bringe.En: Niels walked through the office's long hallway, thinking about what the next hour would bring.Da: Han kiggede ud af vinduet og så sneen falde stille over byen.En: He looked out the window and saw the snow falling gently over the city.Da: Hans tanker drejede sig om det samme hver dag: arbejde, frokost, arbejde igen.En: His thoughts revolved around the same thing every day: work, lunch, work again.Da: Han ønskede noget mere.En: He wanted something more.Da: Noget anderledes.En: Something different.Da: Da klokken slog tolv, rejste han sig fra sin skrivebordsstol.En: When the clock struck twelve, he got up from his desk chair.Da: "Vil du spise frokost med mig i dag, Niels?"En: "Would you like to have lunch with me today, Niels?"Da: spurgte Astrid pludselig.En: Astrid suddenly asked.Da: Hun stod ved hans skrivebord og smilede varmt.En: She stood by his desk, smiling warmly.Da: Niels, en smule overrasket, tøvede et øjeblik.En: Niels, a little surprised, hesitated for a moment.Da: "Ja, selvfølgelig," svarede han endelig.En: "Yes, of course," he finally replied.Da: De gik langs de sneklædte stier mod Rosenborg Slotshave.En: They walked along the snow-clad paths towards Rosenborg Slotshave.Da: Vinden var kold, men luften frisk.En: The wind was cold, but the air was fresh.Da: Astrid ledte vejen, hendes skridt beslutsomme og fyldt med energi, mens Niels fulgte hende tæt.En: Astrid led the way, her steps decisive and filled with energy, while Niels followed her closely.Da: Rosenborg Slotshave lå der, rolig og malerisk.En: Rosenborg Slotshave lay there, calm and picturesque.Da: Træerne var dækket af et blødt lag sne, og stierne var stille.En: The trees were covered with a soft layer of snow, and the paths were quiet.Da: Kun få fodspor dekorerede jorden.En: Only a few footprints decorated the ground.Da: Den majestætiske slots silhuet rejste sig bag dem, en kontrast til byens grå farver.En: The silhouette of the majestic castle rose behind them, a contrast to the city's gray colors.Da: De satte sig på en bænk, der vendte mod slottet.En: They sat on a bench facing the castle.Da: Niels kiggede på Astrid, der pakkede en termokande med varm suppe op.En: Niels looked at Astrid, who unpacked a thermos of hot soup.Da: "Dette sted er smukt," sagde han.En: "This place is beautiful," he said.Da: "Ja, jeg elsker at komme her.En: "Yes, I love coming here.Da: Det hjælper mig med at tænke," svarede hun og rakte ham en kop suppe.En: It helps me think," she replied, handing him a cup of soup.Da: Niels havde svært ved at finde ordene.En: Niels had difficulty finding the words.Da: Han ønskede at fortælle hende, hvordan han var træt af den monotone rutine, men følte sig usikker.En: He wanted to tell her how tired he was of the monotonous routine but felt uncertain.Da: Til sidst brød Astrid stilheden.En: Finally, Astrid broke the silence.Da: "Hvad drømmer du om, Niels?"En: "What do you dream about, Niels?"Da: Spørgsmålet fangede ham uforberedt.En: The question caught him off guard.Da: Han så over haven, tænkte lidt, og sagde så, "Jeg vil gerne opleve noget nyt.En: He looked over the garden, thought a bit, and then said, "I want to experience something new.Da: Måske rejse, lære noget anderledes."En: Maybe travel, learn something different."Da: Astrid nikkede, som om hun forstod.En: Astrid nodded, as if she understood.Da: "Jeg tror, vi alle har brug for det engang imellem."En: "I think we all need that now and then."Da: De talte om drømme og forhåbninger, mens snefnuggene langsomt faldt omkring dem.En: They talked about dreams and hopes while the snowflakes slowly fell around them.Da: Samtalen gav Niels mod.En: The conversation gave Niels courage.Da: Han følte sig inspireret, som om verden var lidt større end før.En: He felt inspired, as if the world was a little bigger than before.Da: Da de vendte tilbage til kontoret, føltes det som om noget havde ændret sig.En: When they returned to the office, it felt as if something had changed.Da: Ikke i kontoret, men i Niels selv.En: Not in the office, but in Niels himself.Da: Han følte en ny energi.En: He felt a new energy.Da: Ligesom sneen, der dækkede træerne, kunne små ændringer bringe skønhed og nyt liv.En: Like the snow covering the trees, small changes could bring beauty and new life.Da: Niels satte sig ved sit skrivebord.En: Niels sat at his desk.Da: Han tænkte på de små skridt mod forandring.En: He thought about the small steps toward change.Da: Astrids spørgsmål florerede stadig i hans sind.En: Astrid's question still lingered in his mind.Da: Drømme behøver ikke at være store, men de kræver et første skridt.En: Dreams don't have to be big, but they require a first step.Da: Og det havde han taget.En: And he had taken it.Da: Han smilede for sig selv.En: He smiled to himself.Da: Det første skridt var altid det sværeste, men nu vidste han, at han kunne tage flere.En: The first step was always the hardest, but now he knew he could take more.Da: Han følte sig håbefuld og klar til at lade spontaniteten guide ham mod nye eventyr.En: He felt hopeful and ready to let spontaneity guide him towards new adventures. Vocabulary Words:hallway: gangthinking: tænktegently: stillemonotonous: monotonehesitated: tøvedesnow-clad: sneklædtedecisive: beslutsommepicturesque: malerisksilhouette: silhuetmajestic: majestætiskelayer: laguncertain: usikkercaught: fangedeoff guard: uforberedtexperiences: oplevedesires: ønskedefootprints: fodsporconversation: samtaleninspired: inspireretspontaneity: spontanitetencourage: modfresh: friskchange: forandringenergy: energithoughts: tankerdifferent: anderledesdream: drømmeadventures: eventyrhesitation: tøvenlinger: florerede

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into some more Hawks talk as they continue to share thoughts on the trade for Jonathon Kuminga and what he brings to the team "if he has his head screwed on straight" which they agree would be a really thing for the Hawks because of how talented Kuminga is. :20 – Carl and Mike get into some NFL talk as they preview the Super Bowl and share some thoughts on what the outcome may be, to which Carl believes Drake Maye's escapability may be the difference maker to help lead the Patriots to a win. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss the potential of the CFB season beginning in Week 0, the SEC's big paid day resulting in $72.4M for member schools and the drought of Falcons, Hawks, Braves and United not being in the playoffs.

durée : 00:43:21 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Mathias Le Gargasson - L'émission "Photogrammes" propose en 1962 un portrait radiophonique de Tristan Tzara. Ecrivain, poète et essayiste, il est en 1915 l'un des fondateurs du mouvement Dada, dont il sera par la suite le chef de file. - réalisation : Antoine Larcher

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to some football talk and share more thoughts on the take of Michael Penix Jr. not being willing to go under center; however, they believe the coaching staff failed by not working things out through the preseason to figure out exactly what was best for their quarterback. :20 – Carl and Mike get back into some brief NBA talk as they note another trade in which the Hornets traded for Coby White and share their thoughts how it appears teams in the Eastern Conference they thought the Hawks were better than in seasons past have leapfrogged the Hawks. They then get back to Falcons talk and share thoughts on several players, including Drake London and Matthew Bergeron, who are entering the final year of their contract. :40 – Carl and Mike get into what's on DA-DA's mind as they discuss potential Falcons headlines that could be a reality ahead of the 2026 season.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Clarity in the Snow: A Journey on Skagen's Dunes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Den kolde vind blæste over de flade heder nær Skagen, hvor landskabet blev hugget ud af naturens hvide penselstrøg.En: The cold wind swept over the flat heaths near Skagen, where the landscape was carved out by nature's white brushstrokes.Da: Freja kiggede op på den grå himmel.En: Freja looked up at the gray sky.Da: Hun trak sin frakke tættere om sig selv.En: She pulled her coat tighter around herself.Da: Hun havde brug for denne pause fra byens larm.En: She needed this break from the noise of the city.Da: Emil og Karsten gik lidt foran hende.En: Emil and Karsten walked a bit ahead of her.Da: De talte lavmælt om vejret.En: They spoke softly about the weather.Da: Skagen og dens vinterklædte klitter lokkede med løfter om ro og mening.En: Skagen and its winter-clad dunes beckoned with promises of peace and meaning.Da: For Freja var dette mere end bare en dagsudflugt.En: For Freja, this was more than just a day trip.Da: Det var en mulighed for at finde klarhed i sit liv.En: It was an opportunity to find clarity in her life.Da: "Vi skal ovre der, hvor klitterne er størst," sagde Karsten og pegede mod horisonten.En: "We need to go over there, where the dunes are largest," Karsten said, pointing towards the horizon.Da: Men inden de nåede langt, begyndte snefnuggene at falde tættere.En: But before they got far, the snowflakes began to fall more densely.Da: En snestorm nærmede sig.En: A snowstorm was approaching.Da: Emil så bekymret ud.En: Emil looked worried.Da: "Skal vi vende om, Freja?"En: "Should we turn back, Freja?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Men Freja rystede på hovedet.En: But Freja shook her head.Da: "Nej, vi skal videre.En: "No, we need to continue.Da: Jeg har brug for dette."En: I need this."Da: De kæmpede mod vinden.En: They struggled against the wind.Da: Sneen piskede ind i deres ansigter.En: The snow whipped into their faces.Da: Karsten holdt videre, men Freja og Emil faldt tilbage, gik langsommere.En: Karsten pressed on, but Freja and Emil lagged behind, walking more slowly.Da: De havde nogle ting, de ikke havde talt om.En: There were some things left unsaid between them.Da: Freja ønskede at tage fat.En: Freja wanted to address it.Da: "Emil," sagde hun pludseligt, "jeg har følt mig fanget.En: "Emil," she said suddenly, "I've been feeling trapped.Da: Jeg ved ikke, hvor mit liv skal hen."En: I don't know where my life is headed."Da: Emil så på hende.En: Emil looked at her.Da: "Jeg forstår, men vi kan finde ud af det sammen."En: "I understand, but we can figure it out together."Da: Da de endelig nåede toppen af en stor klit, stilnede stormen.En: When they finally reached the top of a large dune, the storm subsided.Da: Himlen klarnede, og et betagende panorama åbnede sig op foran dem.En: The sky cleared, and a breathtaking panorama opened up before them.Da: Det var som verden pludselig strakte sig uendeligt ud.En: It was as if the world suddenly stretched out endlessly.Da: Sneen glitrede i det svage sollys, og havets brænding kunne anes fra distancen.En: The snow glittered in the faint sunlight, and the sea's surf could be glimpsed in the distance.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding.En: Freja took a deep breath.Da: Hendes hjerte bankede hurtigt, men ikke af kulde eller anstrengelse.En: Her heart was racing, but not from cold or exertion.Da: "Det er smukt," sagde hun.En: "It's beautiful," she said.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg har fundet det, jeg ledte efter.En: "I think I've found what I was looking for.Da: Her og nu."En: Here and now."Da: Emil lagde armen om hende.En: Emil put his arm around her.Da: "Du behøver ikke altid at lede langt væk, Freja.En: "You don't always need to look far, Freja.Da: Måske er svaret lige foran dig."En: Maybe the answer is right in front of you."Da: Hun nikkede.En: She nodded.Da: "Jeg forstår det nu.En: "I understand it now.Da: Jeg behøver ikke en ny begyndelse.En: I don't need a new beginning.Da: Jeg skal bare værdsætte det, jeg allerede har."En: I just need to appreciate what I already have."Da: De tre venner blev stående på klitten et stykke tid, mens landskabet omkring dem strakte sig ud i evighed.En: The three friends stood on the dune for a while, as the landscape around them stretched into eternity.Da: Freja følte sig pludselig lille, men det var en behagelig lillehed.En: Freja suddenly felt small, but it was a comforting smallness.Da: Som om hele verden kunne rummer hende.En: As if the whole world could contain her.Da: Lige der.En: Right there.Da: Lige nu.En: Right now. Vocabulary Words:heaths: hedercarved: huggetbrushstrokes: penselstrøgbeckoned: lokkedeclarity: klarheddensely: tættereapproaching: nærmedesubdued: stilnedebreathtaking: betagendepanorama: panoramaglimpsed: anessurf: brændingexertion: anstrengelseappreciate: værdsætteeternity: evighedcomforting: behageligpaused: pausenoise: larmstruggled: kæmpedewhipped: piskedetrapped: fangetsubsided: stilnedeendlessly: uendeligtglittered: glitrederacing: bankedecurled: vrimledecontained: rummetlandscape: landskabcleared: klarnedefigure out: finde ud af

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Paper Hearts to Community Bonds: A Winter's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Der var en særlig ro i luften, mens sneen faldt blidt over det danske landskab.En: There was a special calm in the air as the snow gently fell over the danske landscape.Da: Gennem de små vinduer i det hyggelige bondehus kunne man se lysene danse.En: Through the small windows of the cozy farmhouse, you could see the lights dancing.Da: Indeni var der varmt.En: Inside, it was warm.Da: Stearinlys kastede deres milde skær, og duften af kanel steg langsomt op fra det lille køkken.En: Candles cast their soft glow, and the scent of cinnamon slowly rose from the little kitchen.Da: Freja stod ved bordet og foldede papirshjerter.En: Freja stood at the table folding paper hearts.Da: Hendes hænder arbejdede hurtigt, men tankerne svævede et andet sted.En: Her hands worked quickly, but her thoughts wandered elsewhere.Da: Hun ønskede inderligt, at skolefestivalen ville bringe alle tættere sammen denne gang.En: She sincerely hoped that the school festival would bring everyone closer together this time.Da: Februar i Danmark kunne være kold og mørk, men Freja drømte om en dag fyldt med lys og hjertevarme.En: February in Danmark could be cold and dark, but Freja dreamed of a day filled with light and heartwarming moments.Da: Valentinsdag nærmede sig, og hun ville sikre sig, at ingen følte sig glemt.En: Valentine's Day was approaching, and she wanted to make sure no one felt forgotten.Da: Mens Freja forberedte de hemmelige Valentinsgaver, kom hendes ven Mikkel ind gennem døren.En: As Freja prepared the secret Valentine's gifts, her friend Mikkel came in through the door.Da: "Hej Freja, hvordan går det?"En: "Hey Freja, how's it going?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: Hans øjne lyste venligt op.En: His eyes lit up kindly.Da: “Det går fint, tror jeg,” svarede Freja med et lille smil.En: "I'm doing fine, I think," replied Freja with a small smile.Da: De satte sig ved bordet sammen, og Freja delte sin idé om det hemmelige bytte.En: They sat down at the table together, and Freja shared her idea about the secret exchange.Da: Mikkel gav hende et opmuntrende nik.En: Mikkel gave her an encouraging nod.Da: "Det lyder som en fantastisk idé.En: "That sounds like a fantastic idea.Da: Jeg hjælper dig med dekorationerne," tilbød han.En: I'll help you with the decorations," he offered.Da: Sofie, en af deres venner, blev snart en del af planerne.En: Sofie, one of their friends, soon joined the plans.Da: Hun bragte varme kakao og småkager med.En: She brought warm cocoa and cookies.Da: "Lad os gøre det til noget særligt.En: "Let's make it something special.Da: Alle skal have en chance for at føle sig elskede," sagde Sofie, mens hun sad sammen med dem.En: Everyone should have a chance to feel loved," said Sofie as she sat with them.Da: Dagen for festivalen ankom, og skolen blev pyntet med snefnug og lys.En: The day of the festival arrived, and the school was decorated with snowflakes and lights.Da: Freja havde gjort sig umage med at gøre alt klar.En: Freja had worked hard to get everything ready.Da: Da hun så eleverne ankomme, begyndte nervøsiteten at snige sig ind.En: As she saw the students arriving, nervousness began to creep in.Da: Var det nok?En: Was it enough?Da: Ville alle føle sig inkluderet?En: Would everyone feel included?Da: Men snart opstod der et problem.En: But soon a problem arose.Da: Freja så, hvordan nogle elever trak sig tilbage og kiggede længselsfuldt mod grupperne der lo og delte kort.En: Freja saw how some students withdrew and looked longingly at the groups laughing and sharing cards.Da: Hendes eget hjerte sank ved synet.En: Her own heart sank at the sight.Da: Det var som om hendes egne usikkerheder blev spejlet i de andre.En: It was as if her own insecurities were reflected in the others.Da: Men inden modløsheden fik overtaget, tog Mikkel fat i mikrofonen.En: But before discouragement took over, Mikkel grabbed the microphone.Da: "Hey alle sammen!En: "Hey everyone!Da: Lad os skabe minder sammen.En: Let's create some memories together.Da: Kom og vær med til en fortællestund og varm kakao."En: Come join us for story time and hot cocoa."Da: Sofie begyndte hurtigt at organisere bænke i en cirkel, og snart strømmede folk til.En: Sofie quickly started organizing benches in a circle, and soon people flocked in.Da: En efter en delte folk historier om venskab og vinterdage.En: One by one, people shared stories of friendship and winter days.Da: Freja lyttede, mens smilet vendte tilbage til hendes ansigt.En: Freja listened, as the smile returned to her face.Da: Hun forstod nu, at det ikke var hendes ansvar alene at skabe samhørighed.En: She now understood that it wasn't solely her responsibility to create cohesion.Da: Skønheden lå i fællesskabet, og at tillade andre at være med til at forme øjeblikkene.En: The beauty lay in the community, and allowing others to help shape the moments.Da: Da aftenen var ovre, gik Freja hjem med nye minder og hjertevarme.En: When the evening was over, Freja went home with new memories and heartwarming feelings.Da: Hun havde lært en vigtig lektie om at åbne sig, og hvordan fællesskab kan vokse, når man vover at være sig selv og lade andre hjælpe.En: She had learned an important lesson about opening up and how a sense of community can grow when you dare to be yourself and let others help.Da: Og i det varme lille bondehus, med sneen udenfor, vidste Freja, at vinteren måske var kold, men i hjertet af fællesskabet brændte der en evig flamme.En: And in the warm little farmhouse, with the snow outside, Freja knew that winter might be cold, but at the heart of the community burned an eternal flame. Vocabulary Words:calm: rocozy: hyggeligegently: blidtlandscape: landskabcandles: stearinlysscent: duftcinnamon: kanelfolding: foldedehearts: hjerterwandered: svævedehoped: ønskedebring: bringeapproaching: nærmede sigforgotten: glemtsecret: hemmeligeexchange: bytteencouraging: opmuntrendefantastic: fantastiskdecorations: dekorationernejoined: blev en del afinclude: inkluderetnervousness: nervøsitetenlongingly: længselsfuldtdiscouragement: modløshedenflock: strømmedestories: historiercohesion: samhørighedcommunity: fællesskabeternal: evigflame: flamme

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get back to football talk and share thoughts on what they took away from Ian Cunningham's introductory press conference and agree now that he is in place, he must prove he can male this team improve to which Carl believes that despite the team not having a first round pick this season, the new GM does not get a pass in year one on the job. :20 – Carl and Mike - Interview Replay of Andy and Randy with Ian Anderson :40 – Carl and Mike get into What's on DA-DA's Mind as they discuss ESPN's purchase of NFL Network, Todd Monken's comments in regards to Jim Swartz and Lindsey Vonn already skiing after rupturing her ACL just days ago.

3 O'clock Hour :00 – Carl and Mike get into the latest NFL headlines as they discuss why it is important to talk to people from around the business to get an idea of the type of person teams are getting when they make hires and relate the conversation to the Falcons hiring of Ian Cunningham and agree that while no one can predict immediate success, talking with sources can provide enough info to give an idea of what can be expected from Cunningham. :20 – Carl and Mike are joined by Joey Maloney as they discuss the latest on the possibility of legalized gambling coming to Georgia and the obstacles being faced to try and get gambling legalized in Georgia. :40 – Carl and Mike get into What's on DA-DA's Mind as they discuss the Wonder-Man series and the draft prospects the Hawks should push for in this year's NBA draft.

Gammer Gurton’s Garland, published in 1784, is one of the earliest collections of English nursery rhymes, and contains verses both familiar and alarmingly unsettling. Intended to be read to toddlers (i.e., “children who can neither read nor run,” according to its subtitle) and named after a fictitious Grandma (“Gammer”) Gurton, who'd be analogous to Mother Goose, the volume were assembled by the eccentric scholar Joseph Ritson, who was known for his collecting of Robin Hood ballads, vegetarianism and ultimate descent into madness. Portrait of Joseph Ritson by James Sayers, early 1800s. We begin our episode with a snippet of a 1940s' rendition of “Froggy Went a-Courting” by cowboy singer Tex Ritter. It's a relatively modern take on Ritson's “The Frog and the Mouse.” But like quite a few rhymes in the collection, this one had appeared in print earlier. Already in 1611, British composer of rounds and collector of ballads, Thomas Ravenscroft, had written out both lyrics and musical notation for “The Marriage of the Frogge and the Mouse,” a song he described as a folk song or “country pastime.” While a few other rhymes in Ritson's collection were borrowed from one of two earlier editions of nursery verses (both published as Tommy Thumb’s Song Book 40 years earlier), most of what he collected appeared for tge first time in Gammer Gurton’s. We hear a bit about some of the familiar rhymes that premiered in this collection, including Goosey, Goosey Gander, Ride a Cock-Horse to Banbury Cross (with the “rings on her fingers and bells on her toes” lady), Bye, Baby Bunting, and There Was an Old Woman who Lived in a Shoe.” Ritson's version of the last, however, takes a rather rude and unexpected turn. 1865 edition of Gammer Gurton’s Many, if not most, of Ritson's rhymes seem to have been weeded out of the gentile or sentimental collections we know today. Naturally, we devote attention particularly to these objectionable verses. Included are a handful of aggressively nonsensical rhymes, which could pass for 18th-century Dada and verses notable for their cruelty. The most alarming contain brutal slurs, threats, and playful references to assault, adultery, matricide, suicide, and animals going to the gallows. The last third of our episode is dedicated to poems noteworthy for their survival as musical ballads. The first discussed is the basis for song “Lady Alice,” which later appears in James Child's 1860 collection The English and Scottish Popular Ballads. Ritson's version, “Giles Collins and Proud Lady Anna,” is a greatly simplified version of the ballad later cited by Child. While toddlers might appreciate the simpler storytelling, the subject matter — namely, doomed lovers — is not the normal stuff of healthy nursery rhymes. More surprising, is the fact that Ritson's story begins with Giles Collins in the process of dying and Lady Anna dead (of heartbreak) within a few verses. After their deaths, a tentative suggestion of undying love, a lily reaching from Giles' grave toward Anna's, is destroyed – an unhappy turn on the not uncommon motif of a rose and briar entwining over lovers' graves. We close with a discussion of “The Gay Lady who Went to Church,” an innocuous-sounding rhyme, intertwined with the history of two rather gruesome folk songs popular around Halloween: “There Was an Old Lady All Skin and Bones” and “The Hearse Song” AKA “The Worms Crawl In.” Also discussed is a surprising link between Ritson's nursery rhyme and a faux-historical ballad invented for the very first Gothic novel, Matthew Gregory Lewis' The Monk. INFORMATION RE. THE FOLK-HORROR GIVEAWAY DISCUSSED IN THE SHOW OPEN CAN BE FOUND HERE: https://www.boneandsickle.com/giveaway/