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In this special episode the wonderful Tana Ford stops by to remind us Space Cat is available and - get this - GUSH about Superman! It's like an early birthday present for DAP. Plus, Harley Quinn: Breaking Glass by Mariko Tamaki and Steve Pugh, Sophie Campbell, Superman-Bat, Dragon Con and more!

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Embracing Help: Freja's Journey to Midsommer Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede klart gennem de store glasvinduer i det moderne kontor i hjertet af København.En: The sun shone brightly through the large glass windows in the modern office in the heart of København.Da: Det var en typisk travl dag på kontoret, men i dag var der også en snert af sommerens laze i luften.En: It was a typically busy day at the office, but today there was also a hint of summer's laze in the air.Da: Freja, en dedikeret projektleder, sad ved sit skrivebord og stirrede på sin computer.En: Freja, a dedicated project manager, sat at her desk staring at her computer.Da: Hun var dybt i tanker.En: She was deep in thought.Da: Hun havde netop fået tildelt et vigtigt projekt, der skulle være færdigt inden Midsommeren.En: She had just been assigned an important project that was to be completed before Midsommeren.Da: Freja elskede sit arbejde, men det var svært at finde balancen mellem kontorets krav og livet som enlig mor.En: Freja loved her job, but it was hard to find the balance between the demands of the office and life as a single mother.Da: Hendes lille datter, Emma, betød alverden for hende.En: Her little daughter, Emma, meant the world to her.Da: Og Midsommeren var en særlig tid for familien, fyldt med traditioner og samvær.En: And Midsommeren was a special time for the family, filled with traditions and togetherness.Da: Mikkel, en venlig kollega, vidste, hvor hårdt Freja arbejdede.En: Mikkel, a friendly colleague, knew how hard Freja worked.Da: Han så hendes dedikation og beundrede hendes styrke.En: He saw her dedication and admired her strength.Da: Han havde hjulpet Freja i det små, men han ønskede at gøre mere.En: He had helped Freja in small ways, but he wanted to do more.Da: Måske nu var tiden rigtig?En: Perhaps now was the right time?Da: Mikkel kunne mærke, at Freja bar på en tung byrde.En: Mikkel could sense that Freja was carrying a heavy burden.Da: En dag, mens Freja stressede over en stram deadline, bankede Mikkel diskret på døren til hendes kontor.En: One day, while Freja was stressing over a tight deadline, Mikkel discreetly knocked on the door to her office.Da: "Hej Freja," sagde han varmt.En: "Hi Freja," he said warmly.Da: "Hvordan går det med projektet?"En: "How's the project going?"Da: Freja så op med et træt smil.En: Freja looked up with a tired smile.Da: "Det er en udfordring," sagde hun.En: "It's a challenge," she said.Da: "Jeg vil virkelig gerne deltage i Midsommer med Emma og familien."En: "I really want to participate in Midsommer with Emma and the family."Da: Mikkel tøvede et øjeblik, men besluttede sig for at være modig.En: Mikkel hesitated for a moment but decided to be bold.Da: "Freja, jeg kan hjælpe.En: "Freja, I can help.Da: Du behøver ikke klare det hele selv.En: You don't have to do it all by yourself.Da: Lad mig tage nogle af opgaverne."En: Let me take on some tasks."Da: Freja tøvede.En: Freja hesitated.Da: Hun følte en blanding af lettelse og angst ved tanken om at give slip.En: She felt a mix of relief and anxiety at the thought of letting go.Da: "Men hvad hvis noget går galt?"En: "But what if something goes wrong?"Da: spurgte hun forsigtigt.En: she asked cautiously.Da: Mikkel smilede støttende.En: Mikkel smiled supportively.Da: "Vi arbejder sammen.En: "We'll work together.Da: Jeg er her for at hjælpe."En: I'm here to help."Da: Da den kritiske projektdag nærmede sig, opstod der et uventet problem.En: As the critical project day approached, an unexpected problem arose.Da: Freja måtte træffe en beslutning.En: Freja had to make a decision.Da: Hun indså, at forsøget på at klare det hele alene ikke var vejen frem.En: She realized that trying to handle everything alone was not the way forward.Da: Hun tog en dyb indånding og besluttede at stole på Mikkel.En: She took a deep breath and decided to trust Mikkel.Da: Med Mikkels hjælp blev projektet afleveret til tiden.En: With Mikkel's help, the project was delivered on time.Da: Lettet og fuld af taknemmelighed kunne Freja endelig slappe af.En: Relieved and full of gratitude, Freja could finally relax.Da: Hun tog en pause og bad Mikkel om at tage over for en kort stund.En: She took a break and asked Mikkel to take over for a short while.Da: På Midsommer aften var Freja sammen med sin datter og familien under de lange lyse nætter og den varme, milde brise.En: On Midsommer evening, Freja was with her daughter and the family under the long, bright nights and the warm, mild breeze.Da: De pyntede op med blomsterkranse og dansede rundt om bålet.En: They decorated with flower wreaths and danced around the bonfire.Da: Stemningen var fyldt med glæde og sammenhold.En: The atmosphere was filled with joy and camaraderie.Da: Freja kiggede på Mikkel, der havde sluttet sig til festen som en ven.En: Freja looked at Mikkel, who had joined the celebration as a friend.Da: Hun vidste nu, at det var okay at bede om hjælp.En: She now knew that it was okay to ask for help.Da: Det gav hende mulighed for at være til stede i de vigtige øjeblikke.En: It allowed her to be present in the important moments.Da: Sådan lærte Freja, at styrke ikke kun ligger i at klare alt selv, men også i at stole på andre.En: In this way, Freja learned that strength is not only in handling everything alone but also in trusting others.Da: Hun vidste, at både hendes arbejds- og familieliv kunne blomstre med den rigtige balance.En: She knew that both her work and family life could thrive with the right balance.Da: På denne Midsommer aften følte Freja sig endelig fri.En: On this Midsommer evening, Freja finally felt free. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedebrightly: klartmodern: modernededicated: dedikeretstaring: stirredethought: tankerassigned: tildeltfind: findebalance: balancendemands: kravsingle mother: enlig mormeant: betødtogetherness: samværcolleague: kollegaadmired: beundredeburden: byrdestressing: stressedediscreetly: diskretchallenge: udfordringparticipate: deltagehesitated: tøvederelief: lettelseanxiety: angstcautiously: forsigtigtsupportively: støttendeapproached: nærmede sigunexpected: uventettrust: stolerelieved: lettetgratitude: taknemmelighed

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Summer Sparks of Collaboration at Aarhus Katedralskole Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Aarhus Katedralskole var som en tidskapsel midt i byens travlhed.En: Aarhus Katedralskole was like a time capsule in the midst of the city's hustle and bustle.Da: Rektoren stod på trappen og bød alle velkommen til den første dag af den obligatoriske sommerworkshop.En: The principal stood on the stairs and welcomed everyone to the first day of the mandatory summer workshop.Da: Solen strålede gennem skolens store vinduer og kastede lyspletter over de gamle murstensvægge i klasselokalet.En: The sun shone through the school's large windows, casting patches of light over the old brick walls in the classroom.Da: Freja sad ved et af de kraftige træborde i klasselokalet og prøvede at undertrykke sommerfuglene i maven.En: Freja sat at one of the sturdy wooden tables in the classroom, trying to suppress the butterflies in her stomach.Da: Hun havde valgt et sted tæt på tavlen, klar til at notere det mindste ord fra underviseren.En: She had chosen a spot close to the blackboard, ready to jot down even the smallest word from the instructor.Da: Hun ønskede at imponere alle, især lærerne, for hun drømte om at være den bedste elev i klassen.En: She wanted to impress everyone, especially the teachers, for she dreamed of being the best student in the class.Da: Lidt ved siden af hende sad Magnus.En: A little way to her side sat Magnus.Da: Han lænede sig tilbage i stolen, med en lidt fjern mine.En: He leaned back in his chair with a somewhat distant look.Da: "Hvorfor er vi her overhovedet?"En: "Why are we here at all?"Da: mumlede han, da læreren begyndte at tale om dagens gruppearbejdsprojekt.En: he mumbled, as the teacher began talking about the day's group project.Da: Freja skævede lidt tvivlsomt til ham.En: Freja glanced somewhat doubtfully at him.Da: Hun vidste, at han var klog, men hans afslappede indstilling gjorde hende nervøs.En: She knew he was smart, but his relaxed attitude made her nervous.Da: Gruppeprojektet skulle fremlægges i slutningen af dagen.En: The group project was to be presented at the end of the day.Da: Freja besluttede hurtigt, at hun ville tage styringen for at sikre, at projektet blev en succes.En: Freja quickly decided she would take the lead to ensure the project was a success.Da: Hun samlede materiale og udarbejdede en plan med det samme.En: She gathered materials and devised a plan right away.Da: "Jeg tror, vi kan komme langt, hvis vi arbejder struktureret," sagde hun opmuntrende til Magnus.En: "I think we can go far if we work in a structured way," she said encouragingly to Magnus.Da: Magnus nikkede, men virkede stadig lidt uengageret.En: Magnus nodded but still seemed a bit disengaged.Da: Freja forsøgte at inkludere ham, men fik mest korte svar.En: Freja tried to include him but mostly got short replies.Da: Hun var bange for, at arbejdet ville mislykkes, hvis Magnus ikke gik op i det.En: She was afraid the work would fail if Magnus didn't get involved.Da: Da fremlæggelsens tid kom, blev Freja mere og mere nervøs.En: As the presentation time came, Freja became more and more nervous.Da: Hun startede stærkt, men hendes stemme dirrede lidt.En: She started off strong, but her voice wavered a bit.Da: Pludselig stoppede Magnus hende midt i sætningen.En: Suddenly, Magnus interrupted her mid-sentence.Da: "Må jeg lige vise noget?"En: "May I just show something?"Da: spurgte han, med en helt anderledes glød i øjnene.En: he asked, with a completely different glow in his eyes.Da: Han rettede en projektor mod tavlen og tændte for skærmen.En: He aimed a projector at the board and turned on the screen.Da: En farverig præsentation fyldt med deres projektdata og grafik kom til syne.En: A colorful presentation filled with their project data and graphics appeared.Da: Freja kunne ikke tro sine egne øjne.En: Freja couldn't believe her eyes.Da: Magnus havde tydeligvis arbejdet i det skjulte og tilføjet en vis kreativitet, som hun slet ikke havde forventet.En: Magnus had obviously been working in secret and added a creativity that she hadn't expected.Da: Alle i klassen, inklusiv læreren, så meget imponerede ud og klappede, da de var færdige.En: Everyone in the class, including the teacher, looked very impressed and applauded when they were done.Da: Efter fremlæggelsen kom læreren hen til dem.En: After the presentation, the teacher came over to them.Da: "Fantastisk samarbejde," sagde hun.En: "Fantastic collaboration," she said.Da: Freja kiggede på Magnus med et nyt syn.En: Freja looked at Magnus with a new perspective.Da: På vej ud af klassen takkede Freja Magnus for hans overraskende bidrag.En: On the way out of the class, Freja thanked Magnus for his surprising contribution.Da: "Jeg troede ikke, du var interesseret," sagde hun med et lille smil.En: "I didn't think you were interested," she said with a small smile.Da: Magnus trak på skuldrene.En: Magnus shrugged.Da: "Jeg arbejder bedst i sidste øjeblik," sagde han, "men jeg vidste, at vi kunne gøre det godt sammen."En: "I work best at the last minute," he said, "but I knew we could do well together."Da: Fra den dag lærte Freja at værdsætte forskellige arbejdsmåder.En: From that day, Freja learned to appreciate different working methods.Da: Ikke alle behøvede at være som hende for at lykkes.En: Not everyone needed to be like her to succeed.Da: Nogle gange kunne selv uventede stilarter bidrage til et fantastisk resultat.En: Sometimes even unexpected styles could contribute to a fantastic result.Da: Hun gik hjem med en tilfredshed over, hvad de to havde opnået sammen, og en ny forståelse for samarbejdets magi.En: She went home with satisfaction over what the two had achieved together and a new understanding of the magic of collaboration. Vocabulary Words:capsule: kapselhustle: travlhedmandatory: obligatoriskshone: stråledesuppress: undertrykkebutterflies: sommerfuglenejot: noteresturdy: kraftigeinclined: inkluderedistant: fjernglance: skævedebewildered: tvivlsomtengaged: uengageretwavering: dirredecollaboration: samarbejdeappreciate: værdsættedisengaged: uengageretpresentation: fremlæggelsecontribution: bidragunexpected: uventedeprojection: projektorgraphics: grafikunderstanding: forståelsesatisfaction: tilfredshedperspective: synproject: projektdevised: udarbejdedestructured: struktureretsuccess: succesrelaxed: afslappede

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unveiling Copenhagen: A Tale of Mystery and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Luften var fyldt med duften af friskbrygget kaffe, og cafégæsterne talte dæmpet med hinanden.En: The air was filled with the scent of freshly brewed coffee, and the café guests spoke quietly with each other.Da: Mikkel, Freja og Soren sad ved et af de små borde i den hyggelige café i Nyhavn.En: Mikkel, Freja, and Soren sat at one of the small tables in the cozy café in Nyhavn.Da: Gennem vinduet kunne de se de farverige huse langs kanalen og nyde det sommerlige skær.En: Through the window, they could see the colorful houses along the canal and enjoy the summery glow.Da: Pludselig bemærkede Mikkel en mystisk kuvert ved siden af deres kaffekopper.En: Suddenly, Mikkel noticed a mysterious envelope next to their coffee cups.Da: Den var helt anonym, kun med deres bordnummer skrevet med en sirlig håndskrift.En: It was completely anonymous, only with their table number written in a neat handwriting.Da: Nysgerrig som altid tog Mikkel kuverten op og åbnede den forsigtigt.En: Curious as always, Mikkel picked up the envelope and opened it carefully.Da: Indeni fandt de et stykke papir med en gådefuld besked og instruktioner.En: Inside, they found a piece of paper with an enigmatic message and instructions.Da: "Dette er starten på et eventyr," stod der.En: "This is the start of an adventure," it read.Da: "Følg ledetrådene, og opdag Københavns hemmeligheder."En: "Follow the clues, and discover Copenhagen's secrets."Da: Mikkel's øjne lyste op.En: Mikkel's eyes lit up.Da: "Det er lige præcis det, jeg har brug for!En: "This is exactly what I need!Da: Lad os finde ud af, hvad det her handler om!"En: Let's find out what this is about!"Da: udbrød han ivrigt.En: he exclaimed eagerly.Da: Freja kiggede skeptisk på ham.En: Freja looked at him skeptically.Da: "Det kunne være en spøg," sagde hun.En: "It could be a prank," she said.Da: Men noget i hende længtes efter eventyr.En: But something in her longed for adventure.Da: Soren, der elskede historie og hemmeligheder, blev hurtigt interesseret.En: Soren, who loved history and secrets, quickly became interested.Da: "Måske er der noget rigtigt her," sagde han og overvejede.En: "Maybe there's something real here," he said, contemplating.Da: De besluttede at følge instruktionerne.En: They decided to follow the instructions.Da: Den første ledetråd førte dem til en gammel brolagt gyde, hvor de fandt en inskription på en væg.En: The first clue led them to an old cobbled alley, where they found an inscription on a wall.Da: Derfra gik turen videre fra spor til spor gennem Københavns gader.En: From there, the journey continued from clue to clue through Copenhagen's streets.Da: På deres vej stødte de på udfordringer, hvor Mikkels drømmefyldte blik stødte mod Frejas skeptiske syn og Sorens forsigtige anvendelse af historisk viden.En: Along their way, they encountered challenges, where Mikkel's dream-filled gaze clashed with Freja's skeptical view and Soren's cautious application of historical knowledge.Da: Efter flere stop fandt de endelig en skjult gård midt i byen.En: After several stops, they finally found a hidden courtyard in the middle of the city.Da: Her, bag en altan dækket af grønne slyngplanter, opdagede de en gammel artefakt.En: Here, behind a balcony covered with green climbing plants, they discovered an old artifact.Da: Det var en del af byens fortid, en skat knyttet til Københavns lange historie.En: It was part of the city's past, a treasure tied to Copenhagen's long history.Da: Mikkel strålede af stolthed.En: Mikkel beamed with pride.Da: "Vi gjorde det!"En: "We did it!"Da: Freja kunne ikke andet end at smile til sidst.En: Freja couldn't help but smile in the end.Da: "Måske er der mere i livet end det forudsigelige," indrømmede hun stille.En: "Maybe there's more to life than the predictable," she admitted quietly.Da: Soren, der så artefakten med sine historiske øjne, vidste, at det var noget helt særligt.En: Soren, who saw the artifact through his historical eyes, knew it was something truly special.Da: "Vi må kontakte museet," sagde han bestemt.En: "We must contact the museum," he said firmly.Da: Da de afleverede deres fund til museet, blev de hyldet som opdagere.En: When they delivered their find to the museum, they were hailed as discoverers.Da: Deres eventyr havde bragt dem sammen og åbnet nye horisonter.En: Their adventure had brought them together and opened up new horizons.Da: Mikkel fandt modet til at forfølge sine lidenskaber.En: Mikkel found the courage to pursue his passions.Da: Freja lærte at omfavne det uventede, og Soren opdagede spændingen ved at træde uden for de trygge rammer.En: Freja learned to embrace the unexpected, and Soren discovered the thrill of stepping outside of the safe zones.Da: Eventyret i sommersolen var slut, men mindet om mysteriet ville leve videre i deres hjerter.En: The adventure in the summer sun was over, but the memory of the mystery would live on in their hearts.Da: Cafėens lyde og dufte blev nu forbundet med venskab, mod og opdagelse, en del af deres historie i hjertet af København.En: The café's sounds and scents became now associated with friendship, courage, and discovery, a part of their story in the heart of Copenhagen. Vocabulary Words:scent: duftguests: gæstercozy: hyggeligmysterious: mystiskanonymous: anonymneat: sirligeenigmatic: gådefuldprank: spøgskeptically: skeptiskcontemplating: overvejedecobbled: brolagtalley: gydeinscription: inskriptionchallenges: udfordringerartifact: artefakttreasure: skatpride: stolthedpredictable: forudsigeligefirmly: bestemtdiscoverers: opdagerehorizons: horisonterpassions: lidenskaberembrace: omfavnethrill: spændingencourtyard: gårdbalcony: altanclimbing plants: slyngplantermuseum: museetdiscover: opdagehistory: historie

Tall Tees Radio takes listeners on a one way trip to the early 2000s spanning all things hip hop, R&B. Tall Tees: 2000s Hip Hop & R&B is a regularly occurring party from Make Sure You Have Fun™. On this show catch live DJ mixes from our parties and special guest DJ mixes highlighting the era's music monthly. Check out this 2 hour recording from our June 14th 2025 party featuring Doctor Dap & SliM Tha DJ. ---------- Follow Doctor Dap (@doctordap) ◊ https://www.instagram.com/doctordap ◊ https://www.facebook.com/dapdoctor ◊ https://www.twitter.com/dapdoctor ---------- Follow SliM Tha DJ ◊ https://www.instagram.com/slimthadj ◊ https://x.com/SLiMThaDjPGH ◊ https://soundcloud.com/slimthadjpgh ◊ www.slimthadj.com Follow Tall Tees ◊ https://www.instagram.com/talltees2000s ◊ https://www.facebook.com/TallTeesParty ---------- Follow https://MSYH.FM » Visit us at MSYH.FM » https://twitter.com/MSYHFM » https://instagram.com/MSYH.FM » https://facebook.com/MSYH.FM » https://mixcloud.com/MSYHFM ---------- Follow Make Sure You Have Fun™ ∞ www.MakeSureYouHaveFun.com ∞ https://twitter.com/MakeSureYouHave ∞ https://instagram.com/MakeSureYouHaveFun ∞ https://facebook.com/MakeSureYouHaveFun

We're getting close to the end of season 3, MEIA Mob! This week, Mari has an update on her DAP...which actually turned out to be an AT?! [Actual Thing, lol]. Rachel also has some ice cold takes which uncovers some odd preferences among the group, we share how ChatGPT has been really assisting in mitigating crash outs, our choices of words to launch Wordle and more. It's a fun, light-hearted one this week! Tune in! 

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. Trump Hits Brazil With 50% Tariff In a fiery escalation, U.S. President Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports starting August 1. The move follows a diplomatic spat with Brazil's President Lula da Silva, who called Trump an “unwanted emperor.” Trump fired back with a sharply worded letter defending ex-President Jair Bolsonaro, calling his trial “a witch hunt” and accusing Brazil of censorship and unfair trade. “Brazil has treated Bolsonaro disgracefully,” Trump wrote, adding that the tariffs are just the beginning. A Section 301 investigation into Brazil's digital trade practices is also underway. Trump hinted at possible revisions if Brazil reforms, but warned of further hikes otherwise. #USBrazilTensions #TrumpTariffs #Geopolitics #JairBolsonaro #TradeWar Trump Threatens 200% Pharma Tariff, India Alarmed Trump is now eyeing a 200% tariff on pharmaceutical imports, a move that could hit India's $30 billion pharma exports hard. The threat follows a Section 232 probe launched in April into whether pharma imports pose a national security risk. The U.S. accounts for 31% of Indian pharma exports and sources nearly 40% of its generics from India. Indian manufacturers warn this could worsen drug shortages in the U.S. and disrupt patient care. “Adding tariffs will hurt patients and delay our investments in the U.S.,” said Kathleen Jaeger of the Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance. The final decision is expected soon, and Indian pharma companies are already weighing exit strategies. #PharmaTariffs #IndianPharma #GenericDrugs #TrumpTrade #DrugShortage New US Visa Fee Raises Travel Costs Planning a U.S. trip? Brace for a higher bill. Under Trump's “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” a new $250 Visa Integrity Fee is in effect for most non-immigrant visas including B1/B2 (tourist/business), F and M (student), H-1B (work), and J (exchange). The fee, described as a refundable “good behavior bond”, is meant to enforce compliance with visa terms—no overstaying or unauthorized work. Starting in 2026, the fee will rise annually with inflation. For Indian travelers, it means the cost of a U.S. tourist visa jumps from $185 to $472 (~₹40,500). Refunds are rare and only apply to those who strictly follow the rules. #USVisaFee #ImmigrationPolicy #H1B #TravelCosts #VisaNews Vedanta Under Fire: “Ponzi Scheme” Allegation Viceroy Research, the short-seller that exposed Wirecard, is now targeting Anil Agarwal's Vedanta Resources. In a damning report, Viceroy labeled the Indian conglomerate a “Ponzi scheme,” citing mismanagement and unsustainable debt. Vedanta has denied the charges, calling them “malicious and baseless.” But co-founder Fraser Perring warned more reports are coming. Viceroy, known for its multi-report takedowns, has a track record of triggering steep stock declines—80% of its targets have suffered. Perring also disclosed that he and his team shorted Vedanta bonds in April. With more revelations likely, investor anxiety is growing. #Vedanta #ViceroyResearch #ShortSelling #FraserPerring #MarketWatch India Scrambles After China Cuts Fertiliser Exports Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal has warned of the risks of overdependence on China for fertiliser supplies, following Beijing's export curbs on Di-ammonium phosphate (DAP)—India's second-most used fertiliser. India imported over 2.5 million tonnes of DAP in FY25, much of it from China. The restrictions have spiked global prices and sparked fears of shortages during the kharif sowing season. Goyal called for diversified sourcing, domestic production boosts, and long-term mineral partnerships. He also projected India's agri-exports could grow from ₹4.5 trillion to ₹20 trillion with better processing and branding. But the short-term focus remains: ensuring farmers have what they need to plant. #FertiliserCrisis #ChinaCurbs #PiyushGoyal #AgriExports #DAPShortage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rachel is still sick, but Miriam is back for a second episode to hold it down! We first get into the Poop Cruise – another reason to add to the list of why Mari will never be on a boat, bitch. *TW* hella poop talk, lol. We also have a very important update on last week's DAP, and then a really dope conversation around income transparency, becoming a content creator and much more. Tune in!

Welcome to Top of the Morning by Mint.. I'm Nelson John and here are today's top stories. SpiceJet Scare Mid-Air A SpiceJet Goa-to-Pune flight sparked safety concerns after an interior window frame came loose mid-air. A passenger posted a video of the dislodged panel on social media, questioning the aircraft's airworthiness. SpiceJet clarified it was a cosmetic issue, not impacting cabin pressure or safety. The aircraft, a Bombardier Q400, continued its journey to Jaipur after landing in Pune. However, the incident has reignited scrutiny over SpiceJet's maintenance standards, especially with visuals now circulating online. The DGCA has yet to comment. China's Fertiliser Curbs Hit India China's clampdown on fertiliser exports is squeezing global supplies—and India's feeling it hard. Imports of DAP, a key crop nutrient, have slowed significantly just as farmers begin sowing summer crops. Prices have shot up from $630 to over $800 per tonne, with importers now leaning on countries like Jordan. While government reports claim “adequate” stocks, June levels were 42% lower than last year. Farmers are shifting to alternative mixes, but the pressure on food security is real—and growing.  Microsoft's Biggest Layoff Since 2023 Microsoft is cutting over 9,100 jobs, about 4% of its workforce, in its biggest layoff round in two years. This follows 6,000 job cuts in May and comes as the company pushes deeper into AI and automation. The layoffs coincide with CCO Judson Althoff's two-month sabbatical, stirring speculation of deeper restructuring. Reports also hint at upcoming cuts in the Xbox division. Microsoft's stock slipped slightly on the news, reflecting market nerves over the tech giant's ongoing reset. Quad Counters China's Mineral Might In a direct challenge to China's dominance in critical minerals, Quad members—the US, India, Japan, and Australia—have launched the Quad Critical Minerals Initiative. The goal: build secure, diversified supply chains for essential materials used in EVs, defense, and tech. “Reliance on any one country exposes us to coercion,” the group said, clearly referencing Beijing. India is stepping up with mineral talks during PM Modi's five-nation tour and its National Critical Mineral Mission. Experts say this is a bold geopolitical signal—but execution is key. Nykaa's Early Backers Exit Again Harindarpal and Indra Banga are selling a ₹1,200 crore stake in Nykaa via a block deal, offloading 2.1% at a 5.5% discount to the market price. The couple, among Nykaa's earliest investors, have been steadily reducing their holdings since last year. Despite the exit, Nykaa's stock is up nearly 29% this year. The company has delivered strong growth, tripling profits and expanding aggressively through physical stores and influencer partnerships. With plans to double its store count and boost delivery infrastructure, Nykaa's next phase looks ambitious—even as early investors quietly bow out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey MEIA Mob! This week (and next, lol) Rachel was sick, but we do have a lovely special guest! Mari's girl Miriam, who has a huge TikTok following for sharing her thoughts on so many topics, joined us to do the very same! We talked about Mari and Rachel's time at the Kids Choice Awards and what it means to do things you've dreamed about since childhood, the changing landscape of media, the importance of Planned Parenthood, a new DAP in progress!, social media as a tool and more. Tune in!

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Summer Night's Scare: Love, Food, and a Close Call Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-24-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Nyhavn var en farverig palette af glade mennesker og festlige lyde.En: Nyhavn was a colorful palette of happy people and festive sounds.Da: Det var midsommeraften, og Mathias og Freja gik hånd i hånd gennem mængden.En: It was midsommeraften, and Mathias and Freja walked hand in hand through the crowd.Da: De var på udkig efter noget lækkert at spise fra de mange madboder, der stod linet op langs kanalen.En: They were on the lookout for something delicious to eat from the many food stalls lined up along the canal.Da: Duften af grillede rejer og friskfanget fisk fyldte luften, og musikken fra en gatumusikant spillede muntert i baggrunden.En: The scent of grilled shrimp and freshly caught fish filled the air, and music from a street musician played merrily in the background.Da: Mathias så ivrigt rundt.En: Mathias glanced around eagerly.Da: "Freja, jeg har hørt, at der er en ny skaldyrsret, som jeg bare må prøve!En: "Freja, I've heard there's a new seafood dish that I simply must try!"Da: "Freja, altid den forsigtige, nikkede.En: Freja, always the cautious one, nodded.Da: "Bare du husker at spørge, hvad der er i," mindede hun ham.En: "Just remember to ask what's in it," she reminded him.Da: De nærmede sig en bod, hvor en venlig kvinde serverede retter med et stort smil.En: They approached a stall where a friendly woman served dishes with a big smile.Da: "Vi har en speciel ret med krabbe og allergivenlige ingredienser," sagde hun og så på Mathias med opmuntrende øjne.En: "We have a special dish with crab and allergy-friendly ingredients," she said, looking at Mathias with encouraging eyes.Da: Mathias tog en stor bid.En: Mathias took a big bite.Da: Smagen var fantastisk, men kort efter begyndte hans hals at snøre sig sammen.En: The taste was fantastic, but shortly after, his throat began to tighten.Da: Han kiggede panisk på Freja.En: He looked panicked at Freja.Da: "Freja, jeg.En: "Freja, I...Da: jeg tror, jeg ikke kan trække vejret!En: I think I can't breathe!"Da: "Freja reagerede hurtigt.En: Freja reacted quickly.Da: Hun trak Mathias væk fra boden og så sig desperat om i mængden efter hjælp.En: She pulled Mathias away from the stall and looked desperately around the crowd for help.Da: "Hold ud, Mathias," sagde hun, imens hun ledte efter en løsning.En: "Hang in there, Mathias," she said, while searching for a solution.Da: Netop som hendes hjerte bankede hurtigst, så hun en gruppe paramedicinere i nærheden, der holdt øje med festlighederne.En: Just as her heart was pounding the fastest, she saw a group of paramedics nearby, keeping an eye on the festivities.Da: Hun vinkede aggressivt og råbte efter dem.En: She waved aggressively and shouted for them.Da: "Vi har brug for hjælp!En: "We need help!Da: Det er en allergisk reaktion!En: It's an allergic reaction!"Da: " råbte hun.En: she shouted.Da: Paramedicinerne kom hurtigt til undsætning og gav Mathias en indsprøjtning med adrenalin.En: The paramedics quickly came to the rescue and gave Mathias an adrenaline injection.Da: Langsomt kunne Mathias igen trække vejret normalt.En: Slowly, Mathias could breathe normally again.Da: Han sank sammen af lettelse, mens han blev placeret på en båre til yderligere observation i ambulancen.En: He collapsed in relief as he was placed on a stretcher for further observation in the ambulance.Da: Freja holdt Mathias' hånd.En: Freja held Mathias' hand.Da: "Du skræmte mig virkelig, men jeg er glad for, at vi fik hjælp i tide," sagde hun med et forsigtigt smil.En: "You really scared me, but I'm glad we got help in time," she said with a cautious smile.Da: Mathias nikkede, stadig lidt svag.En: Mathias nodded, still a bit weak.Da: "Jeg er heldig at have dig som min ven.En: "I'm lucky to have you as my friend.Da: Jeg vil være mere forsigtig fremover.En: I'll be more careful in the future."Da: "På vej til hospitalet tænkte Mathias på, hvor meget han havde lært.En: On the way to the hospital, Mathias thought about how much he had learned.Da: Det var vigtigt at kende sine grænser og ingredienser bedre.En: It was important to know his boundaries and ingredients better.Da: Freja, derimod, følte sig stærkere, mere sikker i sin evne til at håndtere svære situationer.En: Freja, on the other hand, felt stronger, more confident in her ability to handle difficult situations.Da: Sammen havde de klaret udfordringen, og inden længe ville de igen kunne nyde de varme sommeraftener i København - med lidt mere forsigtighed fra Mathias' side.En: Together, they had overcome the challenge, and soon they would be able to enjoy the warm summer evenings in København again - with a little more caution from Mathias' side. Vocabulary Words:palette: palettefestive: festligescent: duftenglanced: såcautious: forsigtigestall: bodfriendly: venligencouraging: opmuntrendetighten: snørepanicked: paniskbreathe: trække vejretsolution: løsningparamedics: paramedicinererescue: undsætningadrenaline: adrenalincollapsed: sank sammenrelief: lettelsestretcher: båreobservation: observationhospital: hospitaletboundaries: grænserchallenged: udfordringenovercome: klaretconfident: sikkeringredients: ingrediensercapability: evnereaction: reaktiontighten: snøremerrily: muntertallergy: allergisk

En la última semana la urea ha subido un 7 % en los mercados internacionales y se ha situado en 425 euros/tonelada; el nitrato amónico calcáreo, un 5 % (355 euros/t) y el fosfato diamónico (DAP), un 4 % (575 euros/t). El conflicto entre Israel e Irán ya está afectando a los fertilizantes, generando más presión sobre los precios, según ha alertado COAG. Irán ha cerrado siete de sus plantas de amoniaco y urea, mientras que Egipto ha parado su producción por el corte de gas israelí, lo que supone que el 40 % de la urea mundial está fuera de juego. La Unión de Pequeños Agricultores y Ganaderos ha lanzado un nuevo proyecto que analizará y visibilizará el papel que juega el modelo familiar de producción de alimentos en la consecución de los objetivos de la Agenda 2030 y del Pacto Verde Europeo. La Escuela Politécnica del Campus de Huesca planta un nuevo olivar para sus prácticas. La nueva parcela en superintensivo, para que pueda ser cosechada con máquina cabalgante, completa la plantación en vaso, para manejo tradicional, con que ya cuenta este centro de Unizar que imparte Ingeniería Agroalimentaria y del Medio Rural.

In this episode, Lisa Holder, the Communications and Marketing Manager for the City of Sanford, interviews Amy Michaels, the Development and Permitting Manager for Development Services. They delve into the details of the city's permitting process, discussing how various city departments collaborate, the challenges faced in permitting, and the ongoing efforts to improve the process. Amy highlights initiatives aimed at helping citizens submit permits accurately, ensuring projects move smoothly through each stage toward successful completion.You can call the permitting department at 407 688 5150.Thanks for listening. 

Fluent Fiction - Danish: When Jazz Connects Hearts in Copenhagen's Summer Glow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-06-15-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solen skinnede varmt ned over Nyhavn denne sommerdag.En: The sun shone warmly down on Nyhavn this summer day.Da: De farverige 17. århundrede byhuse spejlede sig i vandet.En: The colorful 17th-century townhouses mirrored themselves in the water.Da: Gaderne var fyldt med mennesker, som alle var samlet for at nyde den årlige Copenhagen Jazz Festival.En: The streets were filled with people, all gathered to enjoy the annual Copenhagen Jazz Festival.Da: Sofie gik langs kanalen.En: Sofie walked along the canal.Da: Hun var en talentfuld jazzpianist, men i dag følte hun sig lille blandt de mange store musikere.En: She was a talented jazz pianist, but today she felt small among the many great musicians.Da: Hun ledte stadig efter sin egen unikke stemme.En: She was still searching for her own unique voice.Da: I nærheden sad Lars med sin ven Mikkel.En: Nearby, Lars sat with his friend Mikkel.Da: Lars var på Mikkels insistering kommet til festivalen.En: Lars had come to the festival at Mikkel's insistence.Da: Han havde modvilje mod at åbne op, men Mikkel opmuntrede ham til at nyde livet.En: He was reluctant to open up, but Mikkel encouraged him to enjoy life.Da: "Sofie, hvad gør du egentlig her?"En: "Sofie, what are you really doing here?"Da: tænkte Sofie, mens hun betragtede en jazztrio på scenen.En: thought Sofie, while she watched a jazz trio on stage.Da: Hun ønskede, at hendes musik kunne røre folk.En: She wished her music could touch people.Da: Hun besluttede at gøre noget spontant: at spille på en af de små scener ved kanalen.En: She decided to do something spontaneous: to play on one of the small stages by the canal.Da: På samme tid besluttede Lars, skubbet af Mikkels smil og optimisme, at han ville blive og opleve musikken.En: At the same time, Lars, pushed by Mikkel's smile and optimism, decided that he would stay and experience the music.Da: “Det er bare musik,” sagde Mikkel og klappede Lars på ryggen.En: “It's just music,” said Mikkel, patting Lars on the back.Da: “Måske åbner det dit hjerte.” Sofie satte sig ved klaveret.En: “Maybe it will open your heart.” Sofie sat down at the piano.Da: Hendes hænder gled over tangenterne, og en melodi begyndte at tage form.En: Her hands glided over the keys, and a melody began to take shape.Da: Publikum omkring hende lyttede stille.En: The audience around her listened quietly.Da: Også Lars blev draget af hendes musik.En: Lars too was drawn in by her music.Da: Han kiggede op og deres øjne mødtes.En: He looked up and their eyes met.Da: Pludselig var de to ikke kun fremmede blandt en menneskemængde.En: Suddenly, the two were no longer just strangers among a crowd.Da: Deres øjne talte et sprog, de begge forstod: længslen efter forståelse og forbindelse.En: Their eyes spoke a language they both understood: the longing for understanding and connection.Da: Musikken blev en stemme, der bandt dem sammen i det øjeblik.En: The music became a voice that bound them together in that moment.Da: Efter koncerten stod Lars op og gik hen til Sofie.En: After the concert, Lars stood up and went over to Sofie.Da: Hans hjerte bankede.En: His heart was pounding.Da: "Din musik... den rørte mig," sagde han forsigtigt.En: "Your music... it touched me," he said cautiously.Da: Sofie smilede.En: Sofie smiled.Da: "Jeg har altid ønsket, at min musik kunne nå nogen," svarede hun.En: "I've always wanted my music to reach someone," she replied.Da: De talte længe der i sommeraftenen.En: They talked for a long time there in the summer evening.Da: Om musik, drømme og frygt.En: About music, dreams, and fears.Da: Sofie fandt inspiration i Lars.En: Sofie found inspiration in Lars.Da: Hun så en mulighed for ægte forbindelse.En: She saw a possibility for genuine connection.Da: Lars opdagede tryghed i Sofies åbenhed.En: Lars discovered security in Sofie's openness.Da: Da aftenen gled over i nat, var intet længere som før.En: As the evening turned into night, nothing was the same as before.Da: Sofie fandt sin muses stemme, og Lars turde åbne sit hjerte en smule mere.En: Sofie found her muse's voice, and Lars dared to open his heart a little more.Da: Der, midt i jazzens hjerteslag, var begyndelsen på noget nyt.En: There, in the heartbeat of jazz, was the beginning of something new. Vocabulary Words:shone: skinnedemirrored: spejledetownhouses: byhusetalented: talentfuldreluctant: modviljeinsistence: insisteringspontaneous: spontantglided: gledmelody: melodipounding: bankedecautiously: forsigtigtgenuine: ægteconnection: forbindelseinspiration: inspirationoptimism: optimismepossibility: mulighedaudience: publikumunderstanding: forståelseencouraged: opmuntredemusicians: musikerestrangers: fremmedebound: bandtopenness: åbenhedfears: frygtdared: turdeexperience: oplevejazz trio: jazztriostage: sceneheart: hjertesecure: tryghed

Audio Siar Keluar Sekejap Episod 158 kali ini menyaksikan kembalinya Shahril Hamdan sebagai hos bersama KJ, dalam sebuah episod yang membedah pelbagai isu semasa dari sudut politik, dasar awam dan cabaran kerajaan Madani memasuki separuh penggal pemerintahan.Episod dibuka dengan perbincangan tentang fenomena “half-term blues” apabila kerajaan mula hilang momentum reformasi, komunikasi dasar menjadi lemah, dan kecekapan pentadbiran dipersoalkan. KJ dan Shahril membincangkan kesan kepada modal politik kerajaan Madani, serta risiko besar terhadap pelaksanaan dasar besar seperti penyasaran subsidi.Antara isu utama yang disentuh termasuk langkah penyasaran subsidi LPG dan pengenalan tong ungu untuk penggunaan komersial yang mencetuskan kekeliruan di peringkat awal sebelum kerajaan membuat ‘rollback' dasar. Isu ini dijadikan contoh bagaimana kelemahan komunikasi boleh menggugat kepercayaan rakyat terhadap kemampuan kerajaan mengurus ekonomi.Perbincangan diteruskan dengan inisiatif SKMM mengumpul data telefon bimbit yang menimbulkan kebimbangan terhadap hak privasi dan kemungkinan penyalahgunaan data. KJ dan Shahril meneliti rasional inisiatif ini, mempertikai ketelusan pelaksanaannya, serta menyeru penambahbaikan kepada Akta PDPA yang tidak melindungi data peribadi daripada agensi kerajaan.Isu sekatan perjalanan terhadap Fahmi Reza turut dibincangkan, termasuk pendedahan wujudnya “senarai pemantauan” (movement monitoring list) yang membolehkan sekatan tanpa justifikasi hitam putih. Ini menimbulkan persoalan terhadap amalan reformasi, ketelusan pihak berkuasa dan keseimbangan antara kuasa negara dan hak individu.Segmen reformasi diteruskan dengan perkembangan terbaharu dalam kes Teo Beng Hock, apabila keputusan NFA dikekalkan oleh Jabatan Peguam Negara, mencetuskan kekecewaan keluarga mendiang dan pertikaian terhadap pendirian terkini DAP parti yang dahulu menjadikan isu ini sebagai simbol perjuangan keadilan dan ketelusan.Dalam segmen ekonomi, KS mengulas keputusan Petronas untuk mengurangkan 10% tenaga kerja sebagai sebahagian daripada strategi pelarasan kos dan kelestarian jangka panjang. KJ menekankan perlunya empati dan koordinasi kerajaan dalam menyokong mereka yang terkesan, serta gesaan agar kerajaan menyediakan program reskilling secara menyeluruh.Episod diakhiri dengan isu kelewatan pelaksanaan peluasan SST yang kini ditunda ke Julai, memburukkan lagi persepsi terhadap kecekapan pentadbiran fiskal kerajaan dan ketidaktentuan dasar, khususnya dalam perancangan pelaksanaan cukai dan penyasaran subsidi pada masa akan datang.Episod ini dibawakan khas oleh Gintell, jenama tempatan bertaraf antarabangsa dalam teknologi kerusi urut. Saksikan juga promosi istimewa Hari Bapa yang ditawarkan kepada penonton dan pendengar setia Keluar Sekejap. Dapatkan promosi eksklusif

Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Tivoli to Inspiration: A Story of Unlikely Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-30-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Foråret havde endelig bredt sine varme vinger over København.En: Spring had finally spread its warm wings over København.Da: I hjertet af byen, i Tivoli Gardens, var der liv og farver overalt.En: In the heart of the city, in Tivoli Gardens, there was life and color everywhere.Da: De krogede stier ledte gennem blomstrende haver, og duften af kandiserede æbler og frisk popcorn fyldte luften.En: The winding paths led through blooming gardens, and the scent of candied apples and fresh popcorn filled the air.Da: Det var tid til den årlige kulturfestival, en fejring af dansk tradition, musik og kunst.En: It was time for the annual culture festival, a celebration of Danish tradition, music, and art.Da: Lars gik gennem festivalens pulserende folkemængde.En: Lars walked through the festival's bustling crowd.Da: Han var en stille kunststuderende, der søgte inspiration til sit afsluttende projekt.En: He was a quiet art student seeking inspiration for his final project.Da: Han beundrede de farverige stande og de gamle karuseller, men følte sig overvældet af al virakken.En: He admired the colorful stands and the old carousels, but felt overwhelmed by all the commotion.Da: Lydene og menneskemyldret gjorde det svært for ham at fokusere.En: The sounds and throngs of people made it difficult for him to focus.Da: Fortabt i sine tanker, bemærkede Lars en kvinde med et kamera, som ivrigt fangede øjeblikke omkring hende.En: Lost in his thoughts, Lars noticed a woman with a camera, eagerly capturing moments around her.Da: Hendes navn var Kirsten.En: Her name was Kirsten.Da: Hun var alt det, han ikke var - udadvendt og modig.En: She was everything he was not—outgoing and brave.Da: Hun syntes fascineret af de små detaljer, der ofte gik ubemærket hen.En: She seemed fascinated by the small details that often went unnoticed.Da: Lars stoppede et øjeblik og så hende arbejde.En: Lars paused for a moment and watched her work.Da: Hendes entusiasme smittede, og han følte en pludselig impuls til at tale med hende.En: Her enthusiasm was infectious, and he felt a sudden impulse to talk to her.Da: Selv om hans hjerte bankede hurtigt, tog Lars et dybt åndedrag og samlede mod nok til at nærme sig hende.En: Even though his heart was pounding, Lars took a deep breath and gathered enough courage to approach her.Da: "Hej," begyndte han forsigtigt, "jeg er Lars.En: "Hi," he began cautiously, "I'm Lars.Da: Jeg bemærkede, hvor opmærksom du er på detaljerne her.En: I noticed how attentive you are to the details here.Da: Det er virkelig inspirerende."En: It's truly inspiring."Da: Kirsten kiggede op, hendes øjne mødtes med hans.En: Kirsten looked up, her eyes meeting his.Da: Hun smilede bredt.En: She smiled broadly.Da: "Hej Lars, jeg er Kirsten.En: "Hi Lars, I'm Kirsten.Da: Ja, jeg elsker at fange øjeblikkene, især når der er så meget kultur at opleve."En: Yes, I love capturing the moments, especially when there's so much culture to experience."Da: De to faldt i snak, delte ideer og synspunkter om kunsten og festivalen.En: The two fell into conversation, sharing ideas and views about art and the festival.Da: Lars fandt sig selv draget ind i en samtale, han havde frygtet, men nu nød han den fuldt ud.En: Lars found himself drawn into a conversation he had feared, but now he enjoyed it completely.Da: Han indså, at Kirstens perspektiver kunne tilføre ham noget nyt og værdifuldt.En: He realized that Kirsten's perspectives could add something new and valuable to him.Da: Da solen gik ned, og festivalens lys blev slukket, havde Lars og Kirsten besluttet at arbejde sammen på hans projekt.En: As the sun set and the festival lights dimmed, Lars and Kirsten decided to work together on his project.Da: De udvekslede kontaktoplysninger og lovede at mødes igen.En: They exchanged contact information and promised to meet again.Da: Lars følte en ny følelse af motivation og forventning til samarbejdet fremover.En: Lars felt a new sense of motivation and anticipation for the collaboration ahead.Da: På vej hjem fra Tivoli tænkte Lars på, hvordan denne uventede oplevelse åbnede døren for nye muligheder.En: On the way home from Tivoli, Lars thought about how this unexpected experience opened the door to new possibilities.Da: Hans angst for det ukendte var mindre skræmmende nu.En: His anxiety about the unknown was less intimidating now.Da: Dette møde med Kirsten havde vist ham værdien af at træde ud af komfortzonen og omfavne det uforudsigelige.En: This meeting with Kirsten had shown him the value of stepping out of his comfort zone and embracing the unpredictable.Da: Og på tegnebrættet derhjemme ventede en hel verden af nye ideer på at blive udforsket, ansporet af en behagelig dag i Tivoli Gardens.En: And on the drawing board at home, a whole world of new ideas awaited to be explored, spurred by a delightful day in Tivoli Gardens. Vocabulary Words:spread: bredtwinding: krogedeblooming: blomstrendeannual: årligecelebration: fejringbustling: pulserendequiet: stilleoverwhelmed: overvældetcommotion: virakkenthrongs: menneskemyldretlost: fortabtattentive: opmærksominspiring: inspirerendeeagerly: ivrigcapturing: fangedeperspectives: perspektiveradd: tilførevaluable: værdifuldtunexpected: uventedepossibilities: mulighederanxiety: angstintimidating: skræmmendeembrace: omfavneunpredictable: uforudsigeligeenthusiasm: entusiasmeinfectious: smittedeimpulse: impulscourage: modcaptured: fangedecollision: sammenstød

Steven Henke is the Chief of Brand Marketing at DAP Health. DAP Health (DAP) is an advocacy-based health center in Palm Springs, CA, serving over 8,000 patients, offering medical and mental healthcare, STI testing and treatment, dentistry, pharmacy, and lab. A variety of wraparound services enable patients to experience optimal health, including social services, support groups, alternative therapies, and other wellness services. DAP opened one of California's first COVID clinics and hotlines to offer screening, testing, and treatment. DAP is also working to address social determinants of health that are causing negative health outcomes during this pandemic, like food and housing insecurity, joblessness, isolation, and access to ongoing healthcare.DAP's sexual health clinic offers STI testing and treatment, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and HIV and HCV testing. DAP has also earned Charity Navigator's highest rating for the twelfth consecutive year—landing DAP in the top 6% of nonprofits rated. At DAP, Steven plans and implements brand marketing and PR strategies with various stakeholder communities, including businesses, chambers of commerce, volunteers, donors, retail, and media. Steven's primary areas of focus include visual, written, and digital storytelling on behalf of DAP Health, Revivals Stores, Resource Development events, annual giving, major gifts, planned giving, and capital campaign communications.Here, Steven shares how DAP's Revivals Stores serve as a “gateway drug” to life-changing healthcare services. He dives into his career journey from working part-time retail jobs, landing a position at Target Corporate, and eventually making his way to DAP in Palm Springs. Steven also shares details about the annual Revivals After Dark event, how he curates the furniture collection at each store, and the most unique and noteworthy donations. MC Design Academy is designed to be a space where I get to share my expertise with you, where you'll get to learn all about visual merchandising, design, display, retail, and everything in between. Come along as I practice my craft and be sure to like, subscribe, and follow our socials to keep updated. See you in the merchandising land of MC Design Academy!What's Inside: How DAP's Revivals Stores introduce customers to life-changing healthcare servicesHow Steven curates the furniture collections at each Revivals locationStories about some of the most unique donations at RevivalsMentioned In This Episode:DAP Health on InstagramDAP Health on FacebookRevival Stores on InstagramRevivalsstores.comRevivals Stores on FacebookRevivals Stores on YouTube

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Unearthing Secrets: The Hidden Mystery of the Old Oak Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-18-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: En solrig forårsmorgen, hvor blomsterne netop var begyndt at springe ud, og fuglene sang glade melodier, løb Jens hen ad stien til Astrids hus.En: On a sunny spring morning, when the flowers had just begun to bloom and the birds sang cheerful melodies, Jens ran down the path to Astrid's house.Da: Luften duftede af friske blomster, og græsset var blødt under hans fødder.En: The air smelled of fresh flowers, and the grass was soft beneath his feet.Da: Astrids baghave var kendt for det store, gamle egetræ, som stod majestætisk med sine kraftige rødder, der snoede sig ned i jorden.En: Astrid's backyard was known for the large, old oak tree, which stood majestically with its sturdy roots twisting down into the ground.Da: Jens kunne ikke få øjnene væk fra egetræet.En: Jens couldn't keep his eyes off the oak tree.Da: Der var noget mystisk ved det, noget kaldte på ham.En: There was something mysterious about it, something calling to him.Da: "Astrid!En: "Astrid!Da: Kom og se," råbte Jens ivrigt, da han nåede Astrids have.En: Come and see," Jens shouted eagerly as he reached Astrid's garden.Da: Astrid, der netop havde været i gang med at plante nye blomster, tørrede sine hænder af i forklædet og gik hen til Jens.En: Astrid, who had just been busy planting new flowers, wiped her hands on her apron and walked over to Jens.Da: "Hvad er der?"En: "What is it?"Da: spurgte hun forsigtigt.En: she asked cautiously.Da: "Jeg tror, der er en hemmelig passage under træet!"En: "I think there's a secret passage under the tree!"Da: sagde Jens med et glimt i øjet og pegede mod et svagt synligt hul mellem de snoede rødder.En: Jens said with a twinkle in his eye, pointing to a faintly visible hole among the twisted roots.Da: Astrid kiggede skeptisk.En: Astrid looked skeptical.Da: "Det ser farligt ud, Jens.En: "It looks dangerous, Jens.Da: Vi burde måske lade det være."En: Maybe we should just leave it."Da: Men Jens var allerede bøjet ned for at undersøge hullet nærmere.En: But Jens was already bent down to examine the hole more closely.Da: "Bare rolig, Astrid," sagde han med et grin.En: "Don't worry, Astrid," he said with a grin.Da: "Vi kan gå ned og kigge.En: "We can go down and take a look.Da: Vi vender om, hvis det bliver for farligt."En: We'll turn back if it gets too risky."Da: Med lidt tøven indvilligede Astrid.En: With some hesitation, Astrid agreed.Da: "Okay, men jeg går med dig," sagde hun med en fast beslutsomhed.En: "Okay, but I'm going with you," she said with firm determination.Da: De krøb forsigtigt ned i passagen, og det blev hurtigt køligt og dunkelt omkring dem.En: They carefully crawled down into the passage, and it quickly became cool and dark around them.Da: Lyset fra haven blev til en fjern stribe bag dem, men Jens' nysgerrighed drev dem videre.En: The light from the garden became a distant strip behind them, but Jens' curiosity drove them further.Da: Snart stod de i et lille kammer dybt i jorden.En: Soon they stood in a small chamber deep underground.Da: Rummets vægge var dækket af gamle artefakter, og der på den ene væg var en mystisk indskrift indgraveret.En: The room's walls were covered with old artifacts, and there on one of the walls was a mysterious inscription engraved.Da: "Hvad mon det betyder?"En: "What could it mean?"Da: spurgte Astrid, mens hun studerede indskriften med interesse.En: Astrid asked as she studied the inscription with interest.Da: En del af frygten var nu blevet til spænding.En: Part of her fear had now turned to excitement.Da: Jens kløede sig i nakken, mens han læste ordene højt.En: Jens scratched his head as he read the words aloud.Da: "Vi skal finde ud af det!En: "We have to find out!Da: Der må være en måde at forstå det på."En: There must be a way to understand it."Da: Sammen arbejdede de på at afkode indskriften, og gradvist begyndte ordene at give mening.En: Together they worked on deciphering the inscription, and gradually the words began to make sense.Da: Det var en glemt historie om deres nabolag, om en gammel landsby, der engang var blevet skabt her.En: It was a forgotten story about their neighborhood, about an old village that had once been established here.Da: "Vi må fortælle det her til den lokale historiske forening!"En: "We have to tell the local historical society about this!"Da: udbrød Astrid med et smil.En: Astrid exclaimed with a smile.Da: På vej tilbage op fra passagen følte de sig begge forandrede.En: On the way back up from the passage, they both felt changed.Da: Jens havde lært, at det nogle gange var godt at tage det roligt og arbejde sammen, mens Astrid opdagede glæden ved et eventyr.En: Jens had learned that sometimes it's good to take things slowly and work together, while Astrid discovered the joy of an adventure.Da: Da de stod i solen igen, kiggede Jens på Astrid.En: As they stood in the sun again, Jens looked at Astrid.Da: "Ser du, det var ikke så farligt.En: "See, it wasn't so dangerous.Da: Sammen kan vi klare alt."En: Together we can handle anything."Da: Astrid nikkede.En: Astrid nodded.Da: "Og vi opdager måske mere, vi kan lære om vores hjem."En: "And we might discover more we can learn about our home."Da: De gik sammen tilbage til Astrids hus, ivrige efter at dele deres fund og huske dagen, hvor de udforskede under det gamle egetræ.En: They walked back together to Astrid's house, eager to share their findings and remember the day they explored beneath the old oak tree. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestætisksturdy: kraftigemysterious: mystiskeagerly: ivriggrin: grinhesitation: tøvenfirm: fastdetermination: beslutsomhedcrawl: kravlechamber: kammerartifacts: artefakterinscription: indskriftengraved: indgraveretdeciphering: afkodegradually: gradvisforgotten: glemtestablished: skabtexclaimed: udbrødlocal: lokalehistorical: historiskesociety: foreningcuriosity: nysgerrighedrisky: farligtskeptical: skeptiskscratched: kløedediscover: opdagerhandle: klareadventure: eventyrfaintly: svagtfirm determination: fast beslutsomhed

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Soren's Journey: A Love Story from Copenhagen to Jylland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-15-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På Københavns Hovedbanegård hersker der en travl, men forårsagtig stemning.En: At Københavns Hovedbanegård, there is a busy yet spring-like atmosphere.Da: Den friske luft fylder stationen med en følelse af nye begyndelser.En: The fresh air fills the station with a sense of new beginnings.Da: I den myldrende menneskemængde står Soren og Ida tæt sammen.En: In the bustling crowd, Soren and Ida stand close together.Da: Soren kigger op på den store elektroniske tavle, hvor togafgangene flimrer.En: Soren looks up at the large electronic board, where train departures flicker.Da: Hans hjerte banker en smule hurtigere i anticipation for mødet med Idas familie på Jylland.En: His heart beats a little faster in anticipation of meeting Ida's family in Jylland.Da: "Er du klar til at møde dem?"En: "Are you ready to meet them?"Da: spørger Ida muntert og giver Soren et opmuntrende smil.En: asks Ida cheerfully, giving Soren an encouraging smile.Da: "De kommer til at elske dig."En: "They're going to love you."Da: Soren trækker vejret dybt.En: Soren takes a deep breath.Da: "Jeg håber det," svarer han og mærker nervøsiteten boble under overfladen.En: "I hope so," he replies, feeling the nervousness bubbling beneath the surface.Da: Pludselig, over højtalerne, lyder en vigtig besked: "Vi beklager at meddele, at der er togstrejke, og alle afgange til Jylland er indstillet indtil videre."En: Suddenly, over the loudspeakers, an important announcement is heard: "We regret to announce that there is a train strike, and all departures to Jylland have been suspended until further notice."Da: Soren ser forbløffet på Ida.En: Soren looks at Ida in disbelief.Da: "Hvad gør vi nu?"En: "What do we do now?"Da: spørger han, mens hans bekymring vokser.En: he asks, his concern growing.Da: Ida tænker hurtigt.En: Ida thinks quickly.Da: "Vi skal finde en anden måde at komme til Jylland på.En: "We have to find another way to get to Jylland.Da: Vi kan ikke vente her hele dagen."En: We can't wait here all day."Da: Soren nikker.En: Soren nods.Da: "Okay, hvad med at leje en bil?"En: "Okay, how about renting a car?"Da: foreslår han, selvom han aldrig før har kørt på de danske veje.En: he suggests, even though he has never driven on Danish roads before.Da: Ida kigger på ham med beundring.En: Ida looks at him with admiration.Da: "Det er en god idé!En: "That's a great idea!Da: Jeg tror på dig.En: I believe in you.Da: Hvis du kører, kan jeg navigere."En: If you drive, I can navigate."Da: De skynder sig ud af stationen og finder et biludlejningsfirma i nærheden.En: They hurry out of the station and find a car rental company nearby.Da: Med papirarbejdet ordnet og en bilnøgle i hånden, sætter de sig ind i bilen.En: With the paperwork sorted and a car key in hand, they get into the car.Da: Soren tænder motoren, hans hænder lidt klam af sved, men beslutsomheden lyser i hans øjne.En: Soren starts the engine, his hands a bit sweaty, but determination shines in his eyes.Da: På vejen mod Jylland falder de ind i en rytme, som bilradioen fylder bilen med let musik.En: On the way to Jylland, they fall into a rhythm as the car radio fills the vehicle with light music.Da: Ida guider Soren med kortet, mens de nyder udsigten over de bølgende bakker og frodige marker, en påmindelse om forårets skønhed.En: Ida guides Soren with the map as they enjoy the view of the rolling hills and lush fields, a reminder of spring's beauty.Da: Selvom mørket langsomt sænker sig, er deres humør højt.En: Even though darkness slowly descends, their mood is high.Da: Soren føler sig mere sikker for hver kilometer, de nærmer sig deres destination.En: Soren feels more confident with every kilometer as they near their destination.Da: Endelig ankommer de til Idas barndomshjem, hvor lyset skinner varmt fra vinduerne.En: Finally, they arrive at Ida's childhood home, where the light shines warmly from the windows.Da: Idas forældre står i døren, og Soren mærker nervøsiteten smelte væk med Idas trygge hånd i hans.En: Ida's parents stand in the door, and Soren feels his nervousness melt away with Ida's comforting hand in his.Da: "Det gik godt," siger Ida til Soren, mens de går mod huset.En: "It went well," says Ida to Soren as they walk towards the house.Da: Soren smiler, nu opfyldt med en nyfundet selvtillid.En: Soren smiles, now filled with newfound confidence.Da: "Tak for at du troede på mig," svarer han og klemmer hendes hånd.En: "Thank you for believing in me," he replies, squeezing her hand.Da: Inde i huset bliver Soren budt velkommen som en del af familien.En: Inside the house, Soren is welcomed as part of the family.Da: Han opdager, at hans beslutsomhed og vilje til at overvinde udfordringerne ikke kun har bragt dem sikkert frem, men også har styrket båndet til Ida endnu mere.En: He discovers that his determination and willingness to overcome challenges have not only brought them safely there but also strengthened his bond with Ida even more.Da: Og måske, tænker Soren, er dette kun begyndelsen på en fantastisk rejse sammen.En: And perhaps, Soren thinks, this is only the beginning of a fantastic journey together. Vocabulary Words:busy: travlspring-like: forårsagtigbustling: myldrendeanticipation: anticipationcheerfully: muntertencouraging: opmuntrendebubbling: bobledisbelief: forbløffetconcern: bekymringnavigate: navigereadmiration: beundringpaperwork: papirarbejdedetermination: beslutsomhedrhythm: rytmerolling hills: bølgende bakkerlush fields: frodige markerdescent: sænker sigdestination: destinationchildhood home: barndomshjemwarmly: varmtnervousness: nervøsitetenconfidence: selvtillidbelieving: troedesqueeze: klemmerwelcome: budt velkommenwillingness: viljeovercome: overvindechallenges: udfordringernebond: båndetjourney: rejse

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Kronborg's Hidden Chamber: Unveiling a Legendary Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-14-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Kronborg Slot, prydet af sin majestætiske skønhed, stod roligt mellem havets hvisken og de blomstrende forårshaver.En: Kronborg Castle, adorned with its majestic beauty, stood calmly between the sea's whispers and the blossoming spring gardens.Da: Solen kastede et gyldent skær over murene, hvor turister nysgerrigt fulgte deres guide, Astrid.En: The sun cast a golden glow over the walls, where tourists curiously followed their guide, Astrid.Da: Hun elskede dette slot og dets historier.En: She loved this castle and its stories.Da: På en af dagens ture opdagede Astrid noget uventet - et gammelt brev gemt i en sprække i en ældgammel mur.En: On one of the tours of the day, Astrid discovered something unexpected - an old letter hidden in a crack in an ancient wall.Da: Hans øjne lyste op, da hun greb brevet, gulnet af tiden, og med nysgerrige fingre åbnede hun det.En: Her eyes lit up as she grabbed the letter, yellowed by time, and with curious fingers, she opened it.Da: Jens, hendes kollega, stod ved siden af hende.En: Jens, her colleague, stood beside her.Da: "Hvad har du der, Astrid?"En: "What do you have there, Astrid?"Da: spurgte han skeptisk.En: he asked skeptically.Da: Han troede ikke meget på gamle sagn eller skjulte skatte.En: He didn't believe much in old legends or hidden treasures.Da: Astrid viste ham brevet, der fortalte om et hemmeligt kammer i slottet - et kammer ingen hidtil havde fundet.En: Astrid showed him the letter, which spoke of a secret chamber in the castle - a chamber no one had found until now.Da: "Det er sikkert bare en gammel skrøne," sagde Jens og trak på skuldrene.En: "It's probably just an old tale," said Jens with a shrug.Da: Men Astrid kunne ikke lade det ligge ved det.En: But Astrid couldn't let it rest there.Da: Hun kendte til hans pragmatiske natur, men hendes egen passion for historie var stærk.En: She knew his pragmatic nature, but her own passion for history was strong.Da: Samtidig var der Freja, en besøgende historiker.En: Meanwhile, there was Freja, a visiting historian.Da: Hun havde lyttet med stor interesse.En: She had listened with great interest.Da: Noget ved hendes insisterende blikke fik Astrid til at føle en vis uro.En: Something about her insistent glances made Astrid feel a certain unease.Da: Freja virkede for ivrig, og Astrid spekulerede på, hvad Frejas egentlige agenda var.En: Freja seemed too eager, and Astrid wondered what Freja's real agenda was.Da: Imod Jens' protester besluttede Astrid at undersøge brevet nærmere.En: Against Jens' protests, Astrid decided to examine the letter more closely.Da: Hun overtalte Jens til at hjælpe hende, trods hans skepsis.En: She persuaded Jens to help her, despite his skepticism.Da: Sammen begyndte de at følge gamle kort og kringlede ledetråde.En: Together, they began to follow old maps and convoluted clues.Da: Freja sluttede sig til dem; hendes facade af professionel nysgerrighed dækkede over en skjult fascination.En: Freja joined them; her facade of professional curiosity covered over a hidden fascination.Da: De tre trådte ind i slotlets dunkle korridorer, oplyst kun af deres små lygter.En: The three stepped into the castle's dim corridors, illuminated only by their small flashlights.Da: Skæbnen bragte dem til en tæt lukket dør, hvor brevet hævdede, at hemmeligheder ventede.En: Fate brought them to a tightly closed door where the letter claimed secrets awaited.Da: Med en fælles kraftanstrengelse åbnede de døren.En: With a combined exertion of effort, they opened the door.Da: Indenfor lå et glemt rum, fyldt med renæssancerelikvier - en skjult gemmested af skatte og historie.En: Inside lay a forgotten room, filled with Renaissance relics - a hidden trove of treasures and history.Da: Brevet havde talt sandt.En: The letter had spoken the truth.Da: Freja tilstod, at hun selv havde været skeptisk over for legenderne.En: Freja confessed that she herself had been skeptical of the legends.Da: Men nu, med de vidt åbne øjne, indså hun, hvor smuk og rig på historie virkeligheden kunne være.En: But now, with wide open eyes, she realized how beautiful and rich in history reality could be.Da: "Vi må fortælle verden om dette fund," sagde hun, da glæde lyste op i hendes ansigt.En: "We must tell the world about this discovery," she said, as joy lit up her face.Da: Astrid stod der, tilfreds og stolt, hendes intuition bekræftet.En: Astrid stood there, satisfied and proud, her intuition confirmed.Da: Jens, der før havde afvist eventyr og mystik, følte sig forundret.En: Jens, who had previously dismissed adventure and mystery, felt amazed.Da: Slottets historier var ikke kun gamle myter; de havde formet nutidens virkelighed.En: The castle's stories were not merely old myths; they had shaped present-day reality.Da: Den ukendte magi ved Kronborg var nu afsløret, og de tre vidner vidste, at denne dag ville skrive sig ind i historien.En: The unknown magic of Kronborg was now revealed, and the three witnesses knew that this day would be written into history.Da: Slottet, omgivet af dens sprudlende forårssymfoni, havde endnu en fortælling at fortælle.En: The castle, surrounded by its exuberant spring symphony, had yet another tale to tell.Da: Astrid gik ud i solskin, opfyldt af en ny fundet tro på historiens gaver.En: Astrid walked out into the sunshine, filled with a newfound belief in the gifts of history. Vocabulary Words:adorned: prydetmajestic: majestætiskeblossoming: blomstrendecolleague: kollegacrack: sprækkeancient: ældgammelgrabbed: grebyellowed: gulnetskeptically: skeptisktreasures: skattechamber: kammerpragmatic: pragmatiskinsistent: insisterendeunease: uroagenda: agendaconvoluted: kringledeclues: ledetrådefacade: facadeprofessional: professionelfascination: fascinationcorridors: korridorerilluminated: oplysteffort: kraftanstrengelserelics: relikviertrove: gemmestedconfessed: tilstodskeptical: skeptiskintuition: intuitionexuberant: sprudlendediscovery: fund

In this episode, we're diving into what every business owner in Sanford needs to know—the Business Tax Receipt (BTR) process and the exciting launch of our new Development Assistance Program (DAP)!Join us as we chat with City staff about how these tools are designed to support local businesses, streamline growth, and make navigating development in Sanford easier than ever.Whether you're a current business owner, a future entrepreneur, or just curious about how our city is supporting economic development—this episode is for you!Tune in now! 

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Spring Symphony: How Tivoli Bloomed a New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-05-06-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Blomsterne i Tivoli duftede af forår, og lyset fra de kulørte lamper fik haven til at skinne som et eventyrland.En: The flowers in Tivoli smelled of spring, and the light from the colorful lamps made the garden shine like a fairyland.Da: Det var her, i de charmerende omgivelser af Københavns berømte Tivoli, at Viggo og Freja skulle mødes, uden at de vidste, at denne dag ville ændre deres liv.En: It was here, in the charming surroundings of Copenhagen's famous Tivoli, that Viggo and Freja were to meet, without knowing that this day would change their lives.Da: Viggo var en mand, der elskede roen ved bøger og skønheden i klassisk musik.En: Viggo was a man who loved the peace found in books and the beauty of classical music.Da: Hver forår kom han til Tivoli for at lytte til koncerterne.En: Every spring, he came to Tivoli to listen to the concerts.Da: Denne dag stod han alene, lidt sky, ved kanten af den grønne græsplæne.En: On this day, he stood alone, a bit shy, at the edge of the green lawn.Da: Musikken fyldte luften med en symfoni af glæde, men alligevel følte Viggo sig ensom.En: The music filled the air with a symphony of joy, yet Viggo felt lonely.Da: På den anden side af haven vandrede Freja rundt med sit kamera.En: On the other side of the garden, Freja wandered around with her camera.Da: Hun fangede øjeblikke af foråret i København, hendes yndlingsårstid.En: She captured moments of spring in Copenhagen, her favorite season.Da: Den livlige atmosfære inspirerede hendes arbejde.En: The lively atmosphere inspired her work.Da: Hun var fuld af nysgerrighed, men også fyldt med varsomhed efter sit sidste forhold.En: She was full of curiosity but also full of caution after her last relationship.Da: Mens Freja tog et billede af en gruppe blomster nær Viggos yndlingssted, fangede hun hans blik.En: While Freja took a picture of a group of flowers near Viggo's favorite spot, she caught his gaze.Da: Viggo tog en dyb indånding.En: Viggo took a deep breath.Da: Han havde længe ønsket at dele sin passion for musik og kunst.En: He had longed to share his passion for music and art.Da: "Hej," sagde han forsigtigt, "jeg kan se, du elsker at tage billeder.En: "Hi," he said cautiously, "I can see you love taking pictures.Da: Hvilken historie prøver du at fortælle?"En: What story are you trying to tell?"Da: Freja blev først overrasket, men var glad for hans mod til at henvende sig til hende.En: Freja was initially surprised but glad for his courage to approach her.Da: Hun lo og sagde, "Jeg prøver at fortælle historien om forårets magi.En: She laughed and said, "I'm trying to tell the story of spring's magic.Da: Men jeg har brug for flere toner.En: But I need more tones.Da: Hvad med dig?"En: What about you?"Da: Som samtalen flød, delte de deres drømme og bekymringer.En: As the conversation flowed, they shared their dreams and worries.Da: Viggo fortalte om sin kærlighed til koncerterne og hvordan de beroligede hans sjæl.En: Viggo talked about his love for the concerts and how they soothed his soul.Da: Freja diskuterede betydningen af at fange det perfekte øjeblik, mens hun stadig beskyttede sit hjerte.En: Freja discussed the importance of capturing the perfect moment while still protecting her heart.Da: Da et uventet forårsregn brød ud, søgte de ly under en smuk, gammel pavillon i haven.En: When an unexpected spring rain broke out, they sought shelter under a beautiful, old pavilion in the garden.Da: Vinden blæste i takt med romantikken bærende på en frygt, de begge genkendte.En: The wind blew in sync with the romance bearing a fear they both recognized.Da: Viggo kiggede på Freja og sagde, "Jeg plejede at være bange for at åbne mit hjerte.En: Viggo looked at Freja and said, "I used to be afraid to open my heart.Da: Tænker du nogensinde på at fotografere noget, der kan ændre alt?"En: Do you ever think about photographing something that can change everything?"Da: Freja smilede.En: Freja smiled.Da: "Ja," svarede hun.En: "Yes," she replied.Da: "Jeg tror, at fange det uventede kan være det smukkeste.En: "I think capturing the unexpected can be the most beautiful.Da: Måske er det det samme med mennesker."En: Maybe it's the same with people."Da: De blev enige om, mod al frygt, at prøve noget nyt sammen.En: They agreed, against all fear, to try something new together.Da: De ønskede at se, hvor deres voksende venskab kunne føre dem hen.En: They wanted to see where their growing friendship could lead them.Da: Som regnen langsomt forsvandt, og de forårsgrønne blade rundt om dem glimtede i ny friskhed, følte både Viggo og Freja sig klar til at udforske denne nye begyndelse.En: As the rain slowly disappeared, and the spring green leaves around them gleamed with new freshness, both Viggo and Freja felt ready to explore this new beginning.Da: Med beslutsomhed gik de ud fra pavillonen, hånd i hånd, klare til at møde forårets fortryllelser sammen.En: Determined, they walked out of the pavilion, hand in hand, ready to face the enchantments of spring together. Vocabulary Words:charming: charmerendesurroundings: omgivelserpeace: roclassical: klassisklawn: græsplænesymphony: symphonicuriosity: nysgerrighedcaution: varsomhedcourage: modconversation: samtalesoothed: beroligedeshelter: lypavilion: pavillonromance: romantikunexpected: uventetdetermined: beslutsomenchantments: fortryllelsergleamed: glimtedecapture: fangefear: frygtrecognize: genkendeexplore: udforskeatmosphere: atmosfæreglad: gladapproach: henvendeinitially: førstbreathed: åndedephotographing: fotograferefragrance: duftrelationship: forhold

Between shifting trade policies, escalating tariffs, and unpredictable port delays, the political landscape is creating chaos for e-commerce businesses shipping internationally. What you could ship profitably yesterday might leave you stuck with massive unexpected fees today.In this episode of Deal Closers, we welcome Jason Brown, founder and CEO of Deliveri, a soon-to-launch platform aiming to give small and mid-sized e-commerce brands an edge. Jason shares how Deliveri helps founders navigate the volatile shipping environment — from skyrocketing costs to confusing customs processes — and why having a smarter logistics strategy isn't just about saving money, it's about surviving.You'll learn:How the ever-changing tariff environment is reshaping global e-commerceWhat "demurrage costs" are and how they can quietly destroy your marginsWhy most e-commerce founders are dangerously underestimating shipping's impact on conversionsHow Deliveri is leveling the playing field with enterprise-level shipping rates for small brandsWhat DDP vs DAP means — and why it could make or break your international salesTimestamps:00:02:45 – How rising tariffs and political uncertainty are disrupting e-commerce00:05:00 – What “demurrage costs” are — and why founders should be worried00:13:02 – Could Mexico become the next major shipping hub?00:16:03 – How Deliveri offers big shipping discounts to small businesses00:20:13 – Jason Brown's unexpected path from photonics engineer to e-commerce innovator00:24:34 – Why logistics is the hidden killer of e-commerce conversions00:30:54 – DDP vs DAP: The key to winning (or losing) international salesResources & Links:Learn more about Deliveri: ondeliveri.comExplore how to sell your e-commerce business: WebsiteClosers.comThis episode of Deal Closers is hosted by Jason Gillikin, brought to you by WebsiteClosers.com, and is produced by Walk West. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Pitch Perfect: Crafting a Winning Story in the Heart of København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-29-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Under de strålende forårssol i København spadserede tre venner ad Kastellets brostensbelagte stier.En: Under the shining spring sun in København, three friends strolled along Kastellet's cobblestone paths.Da: Kastellet, med sine græsklædte volde og historiske bygninger, var et fredeligt sted.En: Kastellet, with its grass-covered ramparts and historic buildings, was a peaceful place.Da: Fuglene kvidrede, og vinden bar duften af nye blomster over mod Mikkel, Sofia og Kasper.En: The birds chirped, and the wind carried the scent of new flowers towards Mikkel, Sofia, and Kasper.Da: Mikkel, altid med øjnene skarpt rettet mod målet, kunne ikke lade være med at tænke på den kommende præsentation ved inkubatoren.En: Mikkel, always with his eyes sharply focused on the goal, couldn't help but think about the upcoming presentation at the incubator.Da: Han vidste, at dette var deres chance.En: He knew this was their chance.Da: "Vi har brug for en stærk pitch," sagde han ivrigt.En: "We need a strong pitch," he said eagerly.Da: "Vi skal imponere investorerne."En: "We need to impress the investors."Da: Sofia nikkede bekymret.En: Sofia nodded worriedly.Da: "Men vi må fortælle en historie," foreslog hun blidt.En: "But we have to tell a story," she suggested gently.Da: "Noget som folk kan føle."En: "Something people can feel."Da: Kasper, som altid var lidt skeptisk, rystede på hovedet.En: Kasper, who was always a bit skeptical, shook his head.Da: "Vi mangler data.En: "We're lacking data.Da: Teknologien er vigtig.En: The technology is important.Da: Vi skal vise, hvorfor vores idé er bedre."En: We need to show why our idea is better."Da: Men de kunne ikke blive enige.En: But they couldn't agree.Da: Diskussionen gik frem og tilbage, og stemningen blev anspændt.En: The discussion went back and forth, and the atmosphere became tense.Da: For at lette spændingen foreslog Mikkel, at de tog en pause.En: To ease the tension, Mikkel suggested they take a break.Da: De kunne lade naturen og historie i Kastellet give dem nye idéer.En: They could let nature and the history of Kastellet give them new ideas.Da: Da de gik langs voldene, kom de forbi en ældre herre, som studerede de gamle kanoner.En: As they walked along the ramparts, they passed an elderly gentleman who was studying the old cannons.Da: Han bar en historiekasket og hilste venligt.En: He wore a historical cap and greeted them kindly.Da: "Kender I historien om Kastellet?"En: "Do you know the history of Kastellet?"Da: spurgte han.En: he asked.Da: "Det er et sted fyldt med både krige og fred."En: "It's a place filled with both wars and peace."Da: Mikkel lyttede opmærksomt.En: Mikkel listened attentively.Da: "Hvordan bruger du begge dele i samme fortælling?"En: "How do you use both in the same story?"Da: spurgte han nysgerrigt.En: he asked curiously.Da: Den ældre herre smilede.En: The elderly gentleman smiled.Da: "Balance, min ven.En: "Balance, my friend.Da: Historien skal have styrke, men også følelser."En: The story needs to have strength but also emotions."Da: Mikkels øjne lyste op.En: Mikkel's eyes lit up.Da: Idéern begyndte at forme sig i hans hoved.En: Ideas began to form in his head.Da: Kunne deres pitch være både teknisk præcis og rørende?En: Could their pitch be both technically precise and moving?Da: Han så fra Sofia til Kasper og vidste, at de kunne gøre det sammen.En: He looked from Sofia to Kasper and knew they could do it together.Da: Tilbage ved inkubatoren arbejdede de i fællesskab.En: Back at the incubator, they worked collaboratively.Da: Sofia tilføjede en personlig historie til deres præsentation, mens Kasper sørgede for, at al teknologi var enkel og klar.En: Sofia added a personal story to their presentation, while Kasper ensured all technology was simple and clear.Da: Mikkel vævede det hele sammen.En: Mikkel wove it all together.Da: Da de stod foran investorerne, var de klar.En: As they stood before the investors, they were ready.Da: Deres pitch var en perfekt blanding af fakta og følelser.En: Their pitch was a perfect blend of facts and emotions.Da: Ordene flød let, inspireret af både fortidens visdom og Kastellets skønhed.En: The words flowed easily, inspired by both the wisdom of the past and the beauty of Kastellet.Da: På præsentationens slutning hørte de klapsalver.En: At the end of the presentation, they heard applause.Da: Investorerne var imponerede og interesserede.En: The investors were impressed and interested.Da: På vej ud så Mikkel på sine venner.En: On the way out, Mikkel looked at his friends.Da: "I har ret," sagde han med et smil.En: "You are right," he said with a smile.Da: "Vi er stærkere sammen."En: "We are stronger together."Da: De forlod lokalet med nye muligheder foran sig, og Mikkel vidste, at deres rejse som team lige var begyndt.En: They left the room with new opportunities ahead of them, and Mikkel knew that their journey as a team had just begun.Da: Kastellet havde givet dem mere end blot en pause; det havde givet dem en ny måde at se verden på - og i Mikkels tilfælde, en ny måde at lede på.En: Kastellet had given them more than just a break; it had given them a new way to see the world—and in Mikkel's case, a new way to lead. Vocabulary Words:shining: strålendestrolled: spadseredecobblestone: brostensbelagteramparts: voldescent: duftenupcoming: kommendeincubator: inkubatorenpitch: pitcheagerly: ivrigtimpress: imponereworriedly: bekymretskeptical: skeptisklacking: manglerdiscussion: diskussionenatmosphere: stemningentension: spændingenelderly: ældrecannons: kanonerattentively: opmærksomtcuriously: nysgerrigtbalance: balanceemotions: følelsercollaboratively: fællesskabpersonal: personligensured: sørgedeprecise: præcismoving: rørendeapplause: klapsalveropportunities: mulighederjourney: rejse

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Waffles, Drones, and Ingenious Innovations in the Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-18-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en perfekt forårsdag i parken.En: It was a perfect spring day in the park.Da: Fuglene sang, og solen var varm.En: The birds were singing, and the sun was warm.Da: Freja gik spændt ind i "Waffle & Tech Fair", en skør teknologiudstilling lige midt i byen.En: Freja eagerly entered the "Waffle & Tech Fair", a quirky technology exhibition right in the middle of the city.Da: Parken var fyldt med folk, der nød de dejlige dufte af vafler, der blandede sig med duften af blomstrende blomster.En: The park was filled with people enjoying the delightful aroma of waffles mingling with the scent of blooming flowers.Da: Teknologiske lækkerier og sprøde vafler var dagens hovedattraktioner.En: Technological treats and crispy waffles were the main attractions of the day.Da: Freja elskede både vafler og gadgets.En: Freja loved both waffles and gadgets.Da: Hun havde arbejdet længe på en idé om en AI-vaffelmaskine.En: She had been working for a long time on an idea for an AI waffle maker.Da: Drømmen var at patentere den en dag.En: The dream was to patent it one day.Da: Men først skulle hun nyde en frisklavet vaffel.En: But first, she wanted to enjoy a freshly made waffle.Da: Hun bestilte en lækker vaffel med jordbærsyltetøj.En: She ordered a delicious waffle with strawberry jam.Da: Men lige da hun skulle tage sin første bid, susede en drone pludselig over dem.En: But just as she was about to take her first bite, a drone suddenly swooped over them.Da: Den svingede lavt hen over markedet.En: It swung low over the market.Da: "Forsigtig!"En: "Watch out!"Da: råbte en mand ved siden af.En: shouted a man next to her.Da: Dronen havde fået fat i Frejas vaffel i sin krog!En: The drone had snagged Freja's waffle in its hook!Da: Vaflen svævede nu lidt over folks hoveder, til stor latter fra de omkringstående.En: The waffle was now hovering a bit above people's heads, to the great amusement of the onlookers.Da: Freja så forbavset på den flyvende vaffel.En: Freja looked in astonishment at the flying waffle.Da: Hun skulle have den tilbage uden at skabe kaos eller diskvalificere sin teknologiske udstilling.En: She needed to get it back without causing chaos or disqualifying her technological exhibition.Da: "Jeg må gøre noget," tænkte Freja.En: "I must do something," thought Freja.Da: På en bænk tæt ved sad hendes venner, Søren og Lars.En: On a nearby bench sat her friends, Søren and Lars.Da: De fulgte med stor interesse dronernes udfoldelser.En: They were watching the drones' antics with great interest.Da: "Jeg kan hjælpe!"En: "I can help!"Da: råbte Søren, men Freja havde allerede en plan.En: shouted Søren, but Freja already had a plan.Da: Hun fandt sin bærbare computer frem og begyndte at kode.En: She pulled out her laptop and began to code.Da: Hun forsøgte at hacke dronens system diskret.En: She attempted to discreetly hack the drone's system.Da: Men noget gik galt.En: But something went wrong.Da: Alle dronerne i parken begyndte pludselig at flyve om kap i et vildt mønster.En: All the drones in the park suddenly started flying in a wild pattern.Da: Folk stoppede op og pegede.En: People stopped and pointed.Da: "Hvad sker der?"En: "What's happening?"Da: spurgte Lars nervøst.En: asked Lars nervously.Da: Freja blev rød i hovedet men koncentrerede sig.En: Freja blushed but stayed focused.Da: Hun trykkede på tasterne hurtigt og beslutsomt.En: She typed quickly and decisively.Da: Med dygtighed og lidt held fik Freja dronerne til at lande sikkert.En: With skill and a bit of luck, Freja got the drones to land safely.Da: Den sidste drone satte sig pænt ned på jorden og slap vaflen, til stor jubel fra publikum.En: The last drone landed nicely on the ground and released the waffle, to the great cheers from the crowd.Da: Hun samlede sin vaffel op, nu lidt mere krøllet, men stadig appetitlig.En: She picked up her waffle, now a bit more crumpled but still appetizing.Da: "Det var imponerende!"En: "That was impressive!"Da: roste en ældre herre, der havde set det hele.En: praised an older gentleman who had seen it all.Da: "Fortæl mig mere om den AI-vaffelmaskine!"En: "Tell me more about that AI waffle maker!"Da: Mange kom hen for at høre om hendes opfindelse, nu tydeligt interesserede.En: Many came over to hear about her invention, now clearly interested.Da: Freja mærkede en bølge af selvtillid skylde over sig.En: Freja felt a wave of confidence wash over her.Da: Denne dag viste hendes styrke, hendes opfindsomhed og evnen til at håndtere det uventede.En: This day demonstrated her strength, her ingenuity, and her ability to handle the unexpected.Da: Hun havde klaret udfordringen og tiltrak samtidig positiv opmærksomhed på sin banebrydende idé.En: She had overcome the challenge and simultaneously attracted positive attention to her groundbreaking idea.Da: Spring havde bragt hende en ny begyndelse.En: Spring had brought her a new beginning. Vocabulary Words:perfect: perfektspring: foråreagerly: spændtquirky: skørexhibition: udstillingdelightful: dejligearoma: dufteblooming: blomstrendetreats: lækkeriercrispy: sprødepatent: patenteredrone: droneswooped: susedeastonishment: forbavsetantics: udfoldelserdiscreetly: diskrethack: hackesuddenly: pludseligpattern: mønsternervously: nervøstblushed: røddecisively: beslutsomtcheers: jubelgentleman: herreinvention: opfindelseconfidence: selvtillidingenuity: opfindsomhedunexpected: uventedeovercome: klaretgroundbreaking: banebrydende

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Harmony in Silence: The Easter Surprise of Nyhavn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-16-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Foråret havde malet Nyhavn i lyse farver.En: Spring had painted Nyhavn in bright colors.Da: Blomsterne spirede, og en let brise bar duften af havvand ind over havnen.En: Flowers were sprouting, and a gentle breeze carried the scent of sea water over the harbor.Da: Bådene gyngede blidt i vandet, mens menneskerne omkring gik gennem gaderne, optaget af påskens glæder.En: The boats rocked gently in the water while people around walked through the streets, engrossed in the joys of Easter.Da: Musikalske toner blandede sig med menneskernes snak, og selskabet underede sig over den festlige stemning.En: Musical tones mixed with people's chatter, and the company marveled at the festive atmosphere.Da: Emil stod midt i denne verden af lyd og farve med en stilhed, han ikke forstod.En: Emil stood in the middle of this world of sound and color with a silence he didn't understand.Da: Som musiker i hjertet og gennem hver eneste tone, han spillede, var lydene, der engang havde fyldt hans verden, nu dæmpede.En: As a musician at heart and through every note he played, the sounds that had once filled his world were now muted.Da: Det hele begyndte forleden dag, pludseligt og uden varsel.En: It all began the other day, suddenly and without warning.Da: Han kunne ikke høre de subtile vibrationer fra sine guitarstrenge, og det skræmte ham.En: He couldn't hear the subtle vibrations from his guitar strings, and it scared him.Da: En stor koncert nærmede sig, og Astrid og Magnus, hans bandkammerater, stolede på ham.En: A big concert was approaching, and Astrid and Magnus, his bandmates, relied on him.Da: Med hver dag, der gik, blev Emil mere ængstelig.En: With each passing day, Emil became more anxious.Da: Han havde ikke fortalt Astrid og Magnus om hans høretab.En: He had not told Astrid and Magnus about his hearing loss.Da: Han ville ikke skuffe dem.En: He didn't want to disappoint them.Da: Han overvejede kort at bruge teknologiske hjælpemidler eller blot stole på muskelhukommelse, men frygten for at fejle svang over ham som en skygge.En: He briefly considered using technological aids or simply relying on muscle memory, but the fear of failing hung over him like a shadow.Da: Repetitionslokalet lå ved kajen i Nyhavn.En: The rehearsal space was located by the quay in Nyhavn.Da: Hver dag øvede de der, plantet midt i forårsglæden.En: Every day they practiced there, planted in the middle of spring's delight.Da: En dag, kort tid før koncerten, stod Emil der med guitaren i hånden, mens Astrid stemte sin violin og Magnus pillede ved trommerne.En: One day, shortly before the concert, Emil stood there with the guitar in hand while Astrid tuned her violin and Magnus fiddled with the drums.Da: Lydene gled ud af fokus, og han indså med frygt, at det blev værre.En: The sounds slipped out of focus, and he realized with fear that it was getting worse.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding og kiggede på sine bandkammerater.En: He took a deep breath and looked at his bandmates.Da: “Jeg må tale med jer,” sagde han, med en stemme, der rystede svagt.En: "I need to talk to you," he said, with a voice that trembled slightly.Da: Astrid skubbede til Magnus, og de vendte begge deres opmærksomhed mod ham.En: Astrid nudged Magnus, and they both turned their attention to him.Da: ”Jeg har problemer med hørelsen,” fortsatte Emil.En: "I have problems with my hearing," Emil continued.Da: “Det er kommet ud af ingenting, og jeg ved ikke, om jeg kan spille godt nok til koncerten.En: "It came out of nowhere, and I don't know if I can play well enough for the concert."Da: ”Stilheden efter hans bekendelse var som en dyb indånding før en storm.En: The silence after his confession was like a deep breath before a storm.Da: Men Astrid smilede og trådte tættere på, mens Magnus nikkede forstående.En: But Astrid smiled and stepped closer, while Magnus nodded understandingly.Da: ”Vi er her for dig, Emil,” sagde Astrid.En: "We're here for you, Emil," Astrid said.Da: ”Vi kan justere musikken, vi kan gøre det på vores måde.En: "We can adjust the music, we can do it our way."Da: ”Med støtte fra sine venner tilpassede de numrene.En: With the support of his friends, they adapted the songs.Da: Selvom musikken var anderledes, spillede de med sjælen solidt plantet i hvert beat.En: Although the music was different, they played with their souls firmly planted in every beat.Da: Påskemorgen, ved koncerten, strømmede mennesker til.En: On Easter morning, at the concert, people flocked in.Da: Emil, Astrid og Magnus var dér, på scenen ved Nyhavn, omgivet af en symfoni af farver og liv.En: Emil, Astrid, and Magnus were there, on stage at Nyhavn, surrounded by a symphony of colors and life.Da: Og blandt de mennesker, der lyttede, fandt Emil en ny slags musik.En: And among the people who listened, Emil found a new kind of music.Da: Den musik, der kun kan skabes af sande venskaber og modet til at være sårbar.En: The music that can only be created by true friendships and the courage to be vulnerable.Da: Ved at åbne sig lærte Emil, at ægte styrke ligger i evnen til at dele sine svagheder.En: By opening up, Emil learned that true strength lies in the ability to share one's weaknesses.Da: Det var ikke lyden, men troen på hinanden, der bandt dem sammen, og det gjorde denne påske til en, de aldrig ville glemme.En: It wasn't the sound, but the faith in each other that bound them together, making this Easter one they would never forget. Vocabulary Words:painted: maletgentle: letscent: duftharbor: havnengrossed: optagetmarveled: underede sigfestive: festligemuted: dæmpedevibrations: vibrationerapproaching: nærmede sigmusician: musikersubtle: subtileanxious: ængsteligconfidence: selvtillidrehearsal: repetitionslokaletquay: kajenfocused: fokusconfession: bekendelseadjust: justeresupport: støtteadapted: tilpassedeflock: strømmedesymphony: symfonicourage: modetvulnerable: sårbarfaith: trostrength: styrkeweaknesses: svaghederbound: bandtjoys: glæder

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Springtime Reunion: Finding Friendship in Nyhavn's Colors Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-15-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var påskedag i Nyhavn.En: It was Easter Day in Nyhavn.Da: De karakteristiske farverige huse spejlede sig i kanalen.En: The characteristic colorful houses reflected in the canal.Da: Mathias gik langsomt mellem de mange mennesker.En: Mathias walked slowly among the many people.Da: Han kiggede efter Freja.En: He was looking for Freja.Da: Hun var lige vendt tilbage til Danmark efter flere år i udlandet.En: She had just returned to Danmark after several years abroad.Da: Mathias ønskede at finde balancen mellem sit travle job og sit private liv.En: Mathias wanted to find the balance between his busy job and his private life.Da: Han håbede, at genforeningen med Freja kunne være en start.En: He hoped that the reunion with Freja could be a start.Da: Ved indgangen til en hyggelig café ventede Signe.En: At the entrance to a cozy café, Signe was waiting.Da: Hun havde inviteret familien til den lille sammenkomst.En: She had invited the family to the small gathering.Da: Signe var fast besluttet på at lægge gamle misforståelser bag dem.En: Signe was determined to put old misunderstandings behind them.Da: Freja var allerede ankommet og stod ved vinduet, hvor hun betragtede bådene.En: Freja had already arrived and stood by the window, where she watched the boats.Da: Mathias samlede mod og gik mod Freja.En: Mathias gathered courage and walked toward Freja.Da: "Hej Freja," sagde han forsigtigt.En: "Hi Freja," he said cautiously.Da: "Hvordan har du det?"En: "How are you?"Da: Freja vendte sig og smilede.En: Freja turned and smiled.Da: "Hej Mathias.En: "Hi Mathias.Da: Det er godt at se dig igen.En: It's good to see you again.Da: Det er så længe siden."En: It's been so long."Da: De satte sig ned.En: They sat down.Da: Rundt om dem summede cafeen af liv.En: Around them, the café buzzed with life.Da: Påskeæg hang i butiksvinduerne som farverige dekorationer.En: Easter eggs hung in shop windows as colorful decorations.Da: På bordet stod der friskbagt brød og varm thé.En: On the table, there was freshly baked bread and warm tea.Da: "Jeg ønskede virkelig, vi kunne tale om fortiden," sagde Mathias.En: "I really wanted us to talk about the past," said Mathias.Da: "Jeg savnede vores venskab."En: "I missed our friendship."Da: Freja så ud gennem vinduet et øjeblik.En: Freja looked out the window for a moment.Da: "Jeg har også savnet dig, Mathias.En: "I've missed you too, Mathias.Da: Men jeg ved ikke, om jeg er klar til at blive her i Danmark."En: But I don't know if I'm ready to stay here in Danmark."Da: Mathias tog en dyb indånding.En: Mathias took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg forstår det, Freja.En: "I understand, Freja.Da: Men jeg vil gerne være en del af dit liv, om det er her eller der."En: But I want to be part of your life, whether it's here or there."Da: De talte længe.En: They talked for a long time.Da: Mathias talte fra hjertet om sin kamp med arbejde og ensomhed.En: Mathias spoke from the heart about his struggle with work and loneliness.Da: Freja delte sine usikkerheder om at vende tilbage.En: Freja shared her uncertainties about returning.Da: "Jeg har besluttet at blive lidt længere," sagde Freja til sidst.En: "I've decided to stay a little longer," said Freja finally.Da: "Jeg vil gerne genopbygge vores venskab."En: "I want to rebuild our friendship."Da: "Jeg vil prioritere det her," lovede Mathias.En: "I will prioritize this," promised Mathias.Da: "Venskaber betyder mere end arbejde."En: "Friendships mean more than work."Da: De rejste sig op, gik tilbage til festen og smilede til Signe, der så glad ud: hendes plan om at forene dem havde lykkedes.En: They stood up, went back to the party, and smiled at Signe, who looked pleased: her plan to reunite them had succeeded.Da: Nyhavn var fyldt med lys og håb.En: Nyhavn was filled with light and hope.Da: Mathias og Freja havde taget det første skridt mod en ny begyndelse.En: Mathias and Freja had taken the first step toward a new beginning.Da: Snart bredte varmen fra foråret sig også i deres hjerter.En: Soon, the warmth of spring spread into their hearts as well. Vocabulary Words:characteristic: karakteristiskecolorful: farverigereflected: spejledecanal: kanalenbalance: balancenreunion: genforeningenentrance: indgangencozy: hyggeliggathering: sammenkomstdetermined: fast besluttetmisunderstandings: misforståelsercourage: modcautiously: forsigtigtbuzzed: summedestruggle: kamploneliness: ensomheduncertainties: usikkerhederrebuild: genopbyggeprioritize: prioriterepromised: lovedesucceeded: lykkedesspread: bredtehope: håbbeginning: begyndelsewarmth: varmenspring: forårethearts: hjerterbetragtede: watchedsamlede: gathereddet: it

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Freja's Awakening: Balancing Career Pressure and Health Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-13-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På et travlt kontor i hjertet af København sad Freja foran sin computer.En: At a busy office in the heart of København, Freja sat in front of her computer.Da: Den moderne bygning summede af aktivitet; duften af frisk kaffe fyldte luften, mens lyden af tastaturer klaprede i takt rundt om hende.En: The modern building buzzed with activity; the scent of fresh coffee filled the air while the sound of keyboards clattered rhythmically around her.Da: Foråret bragte nyt liv til byen udenfor, men inde i Frejas hoved herskede kaos.En: Spring brought new life to the city outside, but inside Freja's head, chaos prevailed.Da: Hun havde arbejdet hårdt for at imponere sin chef, Clara.En: She had worked hard to impress her boss, Clara.Da: Målet var klart: Projektet skulle være færdigt før påskeferien, så hun kunne sikre sig den længe ønskede forfremmelse.En: The goal was clear: The project had to be completed before the påskeferien so she could secure the long-desired promotion.Da: Men noget gnavede i hendes tanker – en gentagende smerte i hendes tand, der nægtede at forsvinde.En: But something nagged at her mind—a recurring pain in her tooth that refused to disappear.Da: Mikkel, hendes venlige kollega, havde bemærket hendes ubehag.En: Mikkel, her friendly colleague, had noticed her discomfort.Da: "Freja, du bør virkelig se en tandlæge," sagde han bekymret.En: "Freja, you really should see a dentist," he said concernedly.Da: Freja rystede på hovedet.En: Freja shook her head.Da: "Jeg har travlt, Mikkel.En: "I'm busy, Mikkel.Da: Projektet er vigtigt."En: The project is important."Da: Men hendes stemme bar et strejf af tvivl.En: But her voice carried a hint of doubt.Da: Dagene gik, og tandpinen blev værre.En: Days passed, and the toothache worsened.Da: Frejas koncentration svigtede.En: Freja's concentration faltered.Da: Det gjorde ondt at spise, det gjorde ondt at tale.En: It hurt to eat, it hurt to talk.Da: Påsken nærmede sig, og tandklinikkerne ville straks lukke for ferien.En: Easter was approaching, and the dental clinics would soon close for the holiday.Da: Endelig erkendte Freja, at hun ikke længere kunne ignorere smerten.En: Finally, Freja realized she could no longer ignore the pain.Da: Hun ringede til tandlægen og fik en hastetid.En: She called the dentist and got an emergency appointment.Da: Da hun forlod kontoret, ringede Clara.En: As she left the office, Clara called.Da: "Hej Freja, hvordan går det med projektet?"En: "Hi Freja, how is the project going?"Da: spurgte Clara.En: Clara asked.Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding.En: Freja took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg er så ked af det, men jeg er nødt til at gå til tandlægen," forklarede hun.En: "I'm so sorry, but I have to go to the dentist," she explained.Da: "Min tandpine er uudholdelig."En: "My toothache is unbearable."Da: Clara tav et øjeblik, før hun svarede med forståelse i stemmen.En: Clara was silent for a moment before responding with understanding in her voice.Da: "Sundhed er vigtigt, Freja.En: "Health is important, Freja.Da: Vi taler om projektet efter ferien."En: We'll talk about the project after the holiday."Da: Lettet skyndte Freja sig til tandlægen.En: Relieved, Freja hurried to the dentist.Da: En hul tand blev hurtigt identificeret og behandlet.En: A cavity was quickly identified and treated.Da: Smerterne aftog, og Freja følte sig som nyfødt.En: The pain subsided, and Freja felt reborn.Da: Efter ferien vendte Freja tilbage til kontoret, frisk og klar til at tackle projektet.En: After the holiday, Freja returned to the office, fresh and ready to tackle the project.Da: Clara mødte hende med et smil.En: Clara met her with a smile.Da: "Jeg er glad for, at du tog dig af det," sagde hun.En: "I'm glad you took care of it," she said.Da: "Lad os tage fat, når du er klar."En: "Let's get started when you're ready."Da: Freja havde lært en værdifuld lektie: Arbejde er vigtigt, ja, men ikke på bekostning af ens helbred.En: Freja had learned a valuable lesson: Work is important, yes, but not at the expense of one's health.Da: Med fornyet energi og opbakning fra Mikkel og Clara indfriede hun sine målsætninger.En: With renewed energy and support from Mikkel and Clara, she achieved her goals.Da: Det var begyndelsen på en mere balanceret tilgang til både karriere og personligt velbefindende.En: It was the beginning of a more balanced approach to both career and personal well-being. Vocabulary Words:busy: travltoffice: kontorbuzzed: summedeactivity: aktivitetscent: duftfresh: friskrhythmically: i taktchaos: kaosimpress: imponererecurring: gentagendediscomfort: ubehagconcernedly: bekymretconcentration: koncentrationfaltered: svigtedeapproaching: nærmede sigemergency: hastetidunbearable: uudholdeligrelieved: lettetsubside: aftogreborn: nyfødtvaluable: værdifuldbalanced: balanceretapproach: tilgangwell-being: velbefindendegoal: målpromotion: forfremmelsesecure: sikrecolleague: kollegahesitate: tøvedeidentified: identificeret

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Easter Mysteries: Lars' Quest in København's Enchanted Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-11-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Hver forår, når dagene begyndte at blive længere og skoven uden for København vågnede til liv, tørstede Lars efter eventyr.En: Every spring, when the days started to get longer and the forest outside København awoke to life, Lars thirsted for adventure.Da: Det var her, han følte sig fri, hans nysgerrighed brændt lysest.En: It was here he felt free, his curiosity burning the brightest.Da: På denne påske havde rygter om mystiske fodspor i skoven tændt hans indre detektivgnist.En: This Easter, rumors of mysterious footprints in the forest ignited his inner detective spark.Da: Lars og hans ven Astrid vandrede gennem de tætte træer, hvor de friske blade glimtede i sollyset.En: Lars and his friend Astrid wandered through the dense trees, where the fresh leaves glinted in the sunlight.Da: "Se!En: "Look!Da: Her begynder de," sagde Lars, pegede på de svage aftryk i den let fugtige jord.En: Here they begin," said Lars, pointing to the faint prints in the slightly damp earth.Da: "Håber ikke, at dette bare er et spild af tid," mumlede Astrid med et skeptisk blik, men hun fulgte ham alligevel.En: "I hope this isn't just a waste of time," mumbled Astrid with a skeptical look, but she followed him nonetheless.Da: De fulgte sporene dybere ind i skoven.En: They followed the tracks deeper into the forest.Da: Fuglene sang, og den svage duft af blomstrende anemoner fyldte luften.En: The birds sang, and the faint scent of blooming anemones filled the air.Da: Til Lars' frustration endte fodsporene pludselig.En: To Lars' frustration, the footprints suddenly ended.Da: Ingen tegn til, hvorfor de stoppede.En: No sign of why they stopped.Da: Astrid sukkede.En: Astrid sighed.Da: "Det er nok bare vildledninger af dyrene eller påskesjov af børnene," sagde hun.En: "It's probably just the animals misleading or Easter fun by the kids," she said.Da: Men Lars ville ikke give op.En: But Lars didn't want to give up.Da: Noget ved det her føltes vigtigt.En: Something about this felt important.Da: "Vi må lede videre," insisterede han.En: "We must keep searching," he insisted.Da: Trods Astrids protester drejede han af stien.En: Despite Astrid's protests, he veered off the path.Da: Skoven blev tættere, og lyset flimrede gennem trættoppene.En: The forest grew denser, and the light flickered through the treetops.Da: Efter nogen tid fandt de en skjult åbning i skovbunden, halvt dækket af mos.En: After some time, they found a hidden opening in the forest floor, half-covered by moss.Da: En svag støj kom derindefra.En: A faint noise came from inside.Da: "Skal vi se efter?"En: "Shall we take a look?"Da: spurgte Lars, hans øjne brændte af eventyrlyst.En: asked Lars, his eyes burning with adventurous spirit.Da: Astrid nikkede tøvende.En: Astrid hesitated but nodded.Da: De turde sig dybere ind, og snart befandt de sig i en labyrint af underjordiske tunneller.En: They ventured deeper in, and soon they found themselves in a labyrinth of underground tunnels.Da: Til deres overraskelse mødte de små dyr, der lød som grinende ekkoer i de snævre passager.En: To their surprise, they encountered small animals, their laughter echoing in the narrow passages.Da: Ræve, harer og endda nogle kloge ugler, som alle gik på sjov under påsken, uset fra menneskelige øjne.En: Foxes, hares, and even some wise owls, all engaging in Easter fun, unseen by human eyes.Da: Lars smilede til Astrid, da de trådte tilbage i dagslyset.En: Lars smiled at Astrid as they emerged back into the daylight.Da: "Det var ikke bare spor," sagde han stolt.En: "It wasn't just footprints," he said proudly.Da: Astrid kunne ikke andet end le, mens hun tørrede en smule jord af sin jakke.En: Astrid couldn't help but laugh as she brushed a bit of dirt off her jacket.Da: "Måske har du ret.En: "Maybe you're right.Da: Denne gang."En: This time."Da: Lars havde bevist sin intuition.En: Lars had proven his intuition.Da: Han vidste, at der bag de uforklarlige fodspor gemte sig en hemmelig skovverden.En: He knew that behind the unexplainable footprints lay a secret forest world.Da: De gik hjem, klar til at fortælle alle om deres usædvanlige eventyr i en forårsgrøn skov fuld af påskemagi.En: They went home, ready to tell everyone about their extraordinary adventure in a spring-green forest full of Easter magic. Vocabulary Words:dense: tættefaint: svagescent: duftblooming: blomstrendefrustration: frustrationsign: tegnskeptical: skeptiskadventure: eventyrcuriosity: nysgerrigheddetective: detektivveered: drejedeflickered: flimredehidden: skjultadventurous: eventyrlystlabyrinth: labyrinttunnels: tunnellerechoing: ekkoerencountered: mødtewise: klogeintuition: intuitionunexplainable: uforklarligeextraordinary: usædvanligelaughter: grinendeemerged: trådterumors: rygterspark: gnistdamp: fugtigehesitated: tøvendeprotests: protesterventured: turde

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Freja's Risky Art Triumph: Transforming a Forgotten Warehouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-08-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I foråret, da København begyndte at blomstre op, og glæden ved påsken fyldte luften, stod Freja foran en udfordring.En: In the spring, when København began to bloom, and the joy of Easter filled the air, Freja faced a challenge.Da: Hun var en ung kunstner med ambitioner og drømme, der rakte langt ud over lærrederne i hendes lille studie.En: She was a young artist with ambitions and dreams that reached far beyond the canvases in her small studio.Da: På sin vej gennem byen med sin bror Mikkel og deres ven Lars, opdagede Freja en gammel, forladt lagerbygning i udkanten af byen.En: On her way through the city with her brother Mikkel and their friend Lars, Freja discovered an old, abandoned warehouse on the outskirts of the city.Da: Stedet virkede perfekt til hendes idé om en hemmelig kunstudstilling.En: The place seemed perfect for her idea of a secret art exhibition.Da: Huset stod halvmørkt, med solstråler der dansede gennem de knuste ruder og kastede skygger på det støvede betongulv.En: The building was dimly lit, with sunbeams dancing through the broken windows and casting shadows on the dusty concrete floor.Da: Rustikke og industrielle elementer fra fortiden skabte den perfekte baggrund til Frejas moderne kunstværker.En: Rustic and industrial elements from the past created the perfect backdrop for Freja's modern artworks.Da: "Det er perfekt!"En: "It's perfect!"Da: udbrød Freja, da hun kiggede sig omkring.En: exclaimed Freja as she looked around.Da: Mikkel, hendes bror, var dog mere forsigtig.En: Mikkel, her brother, was more cautious.Da: "Men hvad hvis vi ikke må være her?En: "But what if we're not allowed to be here?Da: Hvad hvis ejeren kommer?"En: What if the owner comes?"Da: spurgte han, bekymret over de mulige konsekvenser.En: he asked, worried about the possible consequences.Da: Lars stod ved siden af, grinende og optimistisk som altid.En: Lars stood beside them, grinning and optimistic as always.Da: "Kom nu Mikkel, det her bliver fantastisk.En: "Come on, Mikkel, this is going to be amazing.Da: Forvandlingen af dette sted vil imponere alle!"En: Transforming this place will impress everyone!"Da: sagde han.En: he said.Da: Frejas beslutsomhed lyste.En: Freja's determination shone brightly.Da: Hun ville skabe en oplevelse, som ingen havde set før.En: She wanted to create an experience nobody had seen before.Da: Men de vidste også, at nogen stadig brugte lageret til opbevaring.En: But they also knew that someone still used the warehouse for storage.Da: Planen var risikabel.En: The plan was risky.Da: "Vi kan spørge ejeren om lov," foreslog Mikkel.En: "We could ask the owner for permission," suggested Mikkel.Da: "Måske bliver han glad for vores idé."En: "Maybe he'll like our idea."Da: Freja tøvede.En: Freja hesitated.Da: Det var en mulighed, men hvad hvis han sagde nej?En: It was a possibility, but what if he said no?Da: Det kunne ødelægge hele hendes drøm.En: It could ruin her entire dream.Da: Dagene fløj af sted, og trioen arbejdede hårdt i den gamle bygning.En: The days flew by, and the trio worked hard in the old building.Da: Påsken nærmede sig, og alt var klart til udstillingen.En: Easter was approaching, and everything was ready for the exhibition.Da: Freja mærkede både excitement og nervøsitet.En: Freja felt both excitement and nervousness.Da: På selve aftenen, mens gæsterne ankom en efter en, hørtes lyde udenfor.En: On the very evening, as guests arrived one by one, sounds were heard outside.Da: Det lød, som om nogen var ved at opdage deres hemmelighed.En: It seemed as if someone was about to discover their secret.Da: Pludselig åbnede hoveddøren, og en ældre mand trådte indenfor.En: Suddenly, the main door opened, and an older man stepped inside.Da: Det var ejeren.En: It was the owner.Da: Freja holdt vejret, mens Mikkel og Lars udvekslede bekymrede blikke.En: Freja held her breath, while Mikkel and Lars exchanged worried glances.Da: Manden gik rundt i lokalet, studerede kunstværkerne og de fremmødte.En: The man walked around the room, studying the artworks and the attendees.Da: Til sidst vendte han sig mod Freja.En: Finally, he turned to Freja.Da: "Dette er fantastisk," sagde han med et smil.En: "This is fantastic," he said with a smile.Da: "Jeg kan lide jeres mod og kreativitet.En: "I like your courage and creativity.Da: Lad os se, hvad jeg kan gøre for at hjælpe jer med at fremme jeres udstilling."En: Let's see what I can do to help you promote your exhibition."Da: Freja åndede lettet op.En: Freja breathed a sigh of relief.Da: Hendes mod havde båret frugt, og hun havde lært noget nyt om sig selv.En: Her courage had paid off, and she had learned something new about herself.Da: Hun kunne nu nemmere tale med dem, der kunne hjælpe hende videre.En: She could now more easily talk to those who could help her move forward.Da: Med ejeren på deres side blev udstillingen et hit, og Freja fik den anerkendelse, hun havde drømt om.En: With the owner on their side, the exhibition became a hit, and Freja received the recognition she had dreamed of.Da: Det var en aften fyldt med kunst, latter og en ny forståelse af, at det at tage chancer nogle gange belønner sig.En: It was an evening filled with art, laughter, and a new understanding that taking chances sometimes pays off.Da: Frejas tillid til sig selv voksede, og der, i skyggerne af den rustikke lagerbygning, tog hendes karriere et nyt skridt fremad.En: Freja's confidence in herself grew, and there, in the shadows of the rustic warehouse, her career took a new step forward. Vocabulary Words:bloom: blomstre opambitions: ambitionercanvases: lærredernestudio: studiewarehouse: lagerbygningoutskirts: udkantenexhibition: udstillingdimly lit: halvmørktsunbeams: solstrålerconcrete: betongulvrustic: rustikkeindustrial: industriellebackdrop: baggrundmodern: modernecautious: forsigtigconsequences: konsekvensergrinning: grinendeoptimistic: optimistiskdetermination: beslutsomhedexperience: oplevelsepermission: lovhesitated: tøvedenervousness: nervøsitetattendees: fremmødtecourage: modcreativity: kreativitetrelief: lettet oprecognition: anerkendelseconfidence: tillidshadows: skygger

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Lost and Found: Sibling Adventure at Nationalmuseet i Danmark Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-05-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en solrig forårsdag i København.En: It was a sunny spring day in København.Da: Påskeferien havde lige begyndt, og byen duftede af friske blomster.En: The Easter holiday had just begun, and the city smelled of fresh flowers.Da: Søren og Freja gik sammen ind i Nationalmuseet i Danmark.En: Søren and Freja walked together into the Nationalmuseet i Danmark.Da: Deres familie havde for nylig flyttet til København.En: Their family had recently moved to København.Da: Dette besøg var en måde at lære deres nye by bedre at kende.En: This visit was a way to get to know their new city better.Da: Søren var 16 år og havde lidt svært ved at vænne sig til deres nye liv.En: Søren was 16 years old and had a bit of a hard time adjusting to their new life.Da: Han savnede deres gamle hjem og venner.En: He missed their old home and friends.Da: Freja, derimod, var 12 år og elskede eventyr.En: Freja, on the other hand, was 12 years old and loved adventure.Da: Hun var spændt på at se museets skatkammer.En: She was excited to see the museum's treasury.Da: Søren ville gerne gøre Freja glad.En: Søren wanted to make Freja happy.Da: Han besluttede sig for at lade hendes begejstring smitte af.En: He decided to let her enthusiasm rub off on him.Da: De gik gennem de store haller fyldt med gamle skatte.En: They walked through the large halls filled with ancient treasures.Da: Der var alt fra vikingeudstillinger til kongelige kunstværker.En: There was everything from Viking exhibitions to royal artworks.Da: Freja løb fra udstilling til udstilling.En: Freja ran from exhibit to exhibit.Da: "Se, Søren!En: "Look, Søren!Da: Der er en vikingehjelm!En: There's a Viking helmet!Da: Og kig på den flotte guldring!"En: And look at that beautiful gold ring!"Da: Søren smilte lidt.En: Søren smiled a little.Da: Han lod sig rive med.En: He let himself get carried away.Da: Mens de gik videre, følte Søren en indre konflikt.En: As they continued, Søren felt an inner conflict.Da: Han ville gerne være glad for Frejas skyld, men hans tanker vendte ofte tilbage til deres gamle hjem.En: He wanted to be happy for Freja's sake, but his thoughts often returned to their old home.Da: Alligevel samlede han sig og begyndte at læse skiltene på udstillingerne højt for Freja.En: Nevertheless, he pulled himself together and began to read the signs on the exhibits aloud for Freja.Da: Hun lyttede opmærksomt og stillede spørgsmål.En: She listened attentively and asked questions.Da: Pludselig, i et ubevogtet øjeblik, blev Freja fanget af et glimt af noget skinnende.En: Suddenly, in an unguarded moment, Freja was caught by a glimpse of something shiny.Da: Hun fulgte sin nysgerrighed og løb afsted mod en anden sal.En: She followed her curiosity and ran off toward another hall.Da: Søren, der havde vendt ryggen et kort øjeblik, opdagede pludselig, at Freja ikke var der.En: Søren, who had turned his back for a brief moment, suddenly realized Freja wasn't there.Da: En kuldegysning løb ned ad hans ryg.En: A chill ran down his spine.Da: Han begyndte at lede desperat.En: He began to search desperately.Da: "Freja!"En: "Freja!"Da: kaldte han, mens han skyndte sig gennem de store haller.En: he called, as he hurried through the large halls.Da: Tankerne løb gennem hans hoved.En: Thoughts raced through his head.Da: Hvad hvis han ikke fandt hende?En: What if he didn't find her?Da: Men han pressede angsten tilbage og fortsatte.En: But he pushed the fear back and continued.Da: Til sidst, i en sal med egyptiske artefakter, så han hende.En: Finally, in a hall with Egyptian artifacts, he saw her.Da: Hun stod foran en glasmonter med øjnene store af fascination.En: She was standing in front of a glass case, her eyes wide with fascination.Da: "Freja!"En: "Freja!"Da: råbte han lettet.En: he shouted, relieved.Da: Hun drejede hovedet og grinede.En: She turned her head and grinned.Da: "Søren, se!En: "Søren, look!Da: En mumie!"En: A mummy!"Da: Soren skyndte sig hen til hende.En: Søren hurried over to her.Da: Han trak vejret dybt og følte en bølge af lettelse.En: He took a deep breath and felt a wave of relief.Da: De lagde armene om hinanden og lo.En: They put their arms around each other and laughed.Da: Efter dette øjeblik delte de et smil, der sagde mere end ord.En: After this moment, they shared a smile that said more than words.Da: Det gav Søren en ny forståelse.En: It gave Søren a new understanding.Da: Måske var forandringen ikke så skræmmende, når de havde hinanden.En: Maybe change wasn't so scary when they had each other.Da: Sammen kunne de finde vej gennem deres nye liv i København.En: Together, they could find their way through their new life in København.Da: Da de forlod museet, følte Søren sig lettere.En: As they left the museum, Søren felt lighter.Da: De gik ud i forårssolen, klar til at opdage mere af deres nye verden sammen.En: They stepped out into the spring sunshine, ready to discover more of their new world together. Vocabulary Words:sunny: solrigholiday: feriesmelled: duftedeartworks: kunstværkerexhibit: udstillinghelmet: hjelmring: ringconflict: konflikttreasury: skatkammerattentively: opmærksomtungarded: ubevogtetchill: kuldegysningspine: rygsearch: ledeshiny: skinnendedesperately: desperatrelief: lettelsecuriosity: nysgerrighedfascination: fascinationmummy: mumiewave: bølgeunderstanding: forståelsechange: forandringscary: skræmmendesunshine: forårssolendiscover: opdageready: klartreasures: skatteancient: gamlehall: sal

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

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

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

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Spring Surprises: Jens' Easter Gesture That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-04-01-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: På en stille forårsmorgen, hvor fuglesang blandede sig med duften af nyudsprungen forårsblomster, gik Jens en tur i sit moderne kvarter i København.En: On a quiet spring morning, where birdsong mingled with the scent of newly blooming spring flowers, Jens took a walk in his modern neighborhood in København.Da: Det var påske, og mange af hans naboer pyntede deres hjem med påskeliljer og farverige æg.En: It was Easter, and many of his neighbors decorated their homes with daffodils and colorful eggs.Da: Jens nød sin faste rutine: en morgenkaffe og en gåtur ned ad de små, blomstrende veje.En: Jens enjoyed his regular routine: a morning coffee and a walk down the small, blossoming streets.Da: Jens levede et roligt liv, tilfreds med sine vaner og rytmer.En: Jens lived a peaceful life, content with his habits and rhythms.Da: Men der var én ting, som havde naget ham i de sidste par uger.En: But there was one thing that had been bothering him for the past few weeks.Da: Det var hans nabo Kirsten.En: It was his neighbor, Kirsten.Da: Han kendte hende ikke godt, men hun boede i lejligheden ved siden af hans.En: He didn't know her well, but she lived in the apartment next to his.Da: Jens havde bemærket, at Kirsten ofte så bekymret ud, og hendes gardiner var oftere end ikke trukket for.En: Jens had noticed that Kirsten often looked worried, and her curtains were more often than not drawn.Da: Rygter svirrede om, at hun planlagde at flytte til et andet land, noget Jens ikke kunne få til at hænge sammen, især da hun altid havde virket stilfærdig og tæt knyttet til sit hjem.En: Rumors swirled that she was planning to move to another country, something Jens couldn't make sense of, especially as she had always seemed quiet and closely attached to her home.Da: Jens følte et ansvar, men samtidigt en frygt for at træde over Kirstens grænser.En: Jens felt a responsibility, but at the same time a fear of overstepping Kirsten's boundaries.Da: Han vidste, at Kirsten måske ikke ønskede hans hjælp, men han kunne ikke bare ignorere det.En: He knew that Kirsten might not want his help, but he couldn't just ignore it.Da: Med påsken som perfekt anledning besluttede Jens at opsøge Kirsten med en lille gave – påskeæg – i håb om at få startet en samtale.En: With Easter as the perfect opportunity, Jens decided to visit Kirsten with a small gift—Easter eggs—in the hope of starting a conversation.Da: Da han bankede på hendes dør, åbnede Kirsten langsomt.En: When he knocked on her door, Kirsten opened it slowly.Da: Hendes ansigt viste spor af udmattelse, men hun formåede at smile svagt.En: Her face showed signs of exhaustion, but she managed to smile faintly.Da: Jens rakte hende æggene og sagde: "Glædelig påske, Kirsten.En: Jens handed her the eggs and said, "Happy Easter, Kirsten.Da: Jeg tænkte på, om vi kunne snakke lidt om påsketraditioner.En: I was wondering if we could talk a bit about Easter traditions.Da: Jeg har hørt noget underligt, og jeg blev bekymret."En: I've heard something strange, and I became concerned."Da: Kirsten tøvede, men inviterede ham indenfor.En: Kirsten hesitated but invited him in.Da: De satte sig ved spisebordet, hvor blomster fra hendes have prydede midten.En: They sat at the dining table, where flowers from her garden adorned the center.Da: Jens fortalte langsomt om rygterne, han havde hørt.En: Jens slowly shared the rumors he had heard.Da: "Jeg ville ikke presse dig," sagde han, "men hvis der er noget, jeg kan gøre for at hjælpe, vil jeg gerne."En: "I didn't want to pressure you," he said, "but if there's anything I can do to help, I'd like to."Da: Kirsten så længe ned på sine hænder, før hun begyndte at tale.En: Kirsten looked down at her hands for a long time before she began to speak.Da: Hun forklarede, hvor svært det havde været for hende at håndtere nogle personlige problemer alene.En: She explained how difficult it had been for her to handle some personal issues alone.Da: Flytningen var en flugtplan, uden egentlig at være hendes dybeste ønske.En: The move was an escape plan, without really being her deepest wish.Da: Jens lyttede opmærksomt og svarede: "Det lyder som om, du står overfor nogle store beslutninger.En: Jens listened attentively and replied, "It sounds like you're facing some big decisions.Da: Men det er okay at bede om hjælp.En: But it's okay to ask for help.Da: Ingen af os behøver at klare alting alene."En: None of us have to handle everything alone."Da: Deres samtale blev dyb og åbenhjertig.En: Their conversation became deep and candid.Da: Kirsten begyndte at forstå, at hun ikke behøvede at ændre sit liv så drastisk.En: Kirsten began to understand that she didn't need to change her life so drastically.Da: Hun kunne i stedet arbejde på at løse problemerne der, hvor hun havde rødder og støtte.En: She could instead work on solving the problems where she had roots and support.Da: Både Jens og Kirsten indså noget vigtigt.En: Both Jens and Kirsten realized something important.Da: Jens lærte, hvor meget det kunne betyde at række ud med omsorg.En: Jens learned how much it could mean to reach out with care.Da: Kirsten fandt ud af, at hun kunne stole på andre og dele sine byrder.En: Kirsten found out that she could trust others and share her burdens.Da: Som de skiltes, blev deres kvarter ved med at summe af liv og forårsglæde.En: As they parted, their neighborhood continued to buzz with life and spring joy.Da: Påsken havde bragt dem tættere sammen, og da Jens gik tilbage til sin lejlighed, vidste han, at dette blot var begyndelsen på et venskab.En: Easter had brought them closer together, and as Jens walked back to his apartment, he knew this was just the beginning of a friendship.Da: Kirsten, nu med fornyet håb, stod ved hendes vindue og betragtede verden med et lidt lysere blik.En: Kirsten, now with renewed hope, stood by her window and looked at the world with a slightly brighter gaze. Vocabulary Words:mingled: blandede sigblooming: nyudsprungendecorated: pyntederoutine: rutinecontent: tilfredscurtains: gardinerrumors: rygterswirled: svirrederesponsibility: ansvaroverstepping: træde overopportunity: anledninggift: gaveexhaustion: udmattelsemanaged: formåedefaintly: svagtpressure: presseattentively: opmærksomtcandid: åbenhjertigburdens: byrderdecisions: beslutningersupport: støtterenewed: fornyetgaze: blikquiet: stilleattached: knyttetbothering: nagetmove: flytteescape: flugtdrastically: drastiskrealized: indså

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Balance: Søren's Journey to Joy Beyond Books Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-31-22-34-00-da Story Transcript:Da: Søren sad ved sit skrivebord i det lille kollegieværelse.En: Søren sat at his desk in the small dorm room.Da: Det var forår, og de første solstråler sneg sig ind gennem vinduet.En: It was spring, and the first sun rays sneaked in through the window.Da: På bordet lå bøgerne i stablede bunker.En: On the desk, the books were stacked in piles.Da: Søren gned sine tindinger og sukkede.En: Søren rubbed his temples and sighed.Da: Hans hoved gjorde ondt igen.En: His head hurt again.Da: Camilla, hans roommate, kiggede op fra sin computer.En: Camilla, his roommate, looked up from her computer.Da: "Du skal tage en pause, Søren," sagde hun med et venligt smil.En: "You need to take a break, Søren," she said with a friendly smile.Da: Camilla var altid fuld af energi og livsglæde, en kontrast til Sørens stille og fokuserede natur.En: Camilla was always full of energy and joy, a contrast to Søren's quiet and focused nature.Da: "Jeg har ikke tid," svarede han.En: "I don't have time," he replied.Da: Opgaverne og læsningen tårnede sig op, og han følte, at han måtte holde tempoet.En: The assignments and reading were piling up, and he felt he had to keep the pace.Da: Men hovedpinen var svær at ignorere.En: But the headache was hard to ignore.Da: Camilla rejste sig og gik hen til Sørens bord.En: Camilla stood up and walked over to Søren's desk.Da: "Påskeferien nærmer sig.En: "Easter break is approaching.Da: Lad os tage en dag fri.En: Let's take a day off.Da: Der er en påskefest i parken," foreslog hun.En: There's an Easter party in the park," she suggested.Da: Søren vidste, at han havde brug for det, men modstanden sad dybt i ham.En: Søren knew he needed it, but the resistance was deep-seated in him.Da: Efter en stille kamp inde i sit hoved, nikkede Søren af og til.En: After a silent battle in his mind, Søren nodded occasionally.Da: "Okay.En: "Okay.Da: En enkelt dag," indvilligede han modvilligt.En: Just one day," he reluctantly agreed.Da: Dagen for festen kom hurtigt.En: The day of the party came quickly.Da: Solen skinnede klart, da de gik fra kollegiet til parken.En: The sun shone brightly as they walked from the dorm to the park.Da: Stien var kantet med blomstrende træer.En: The path was lined with blooming trees.Da: Duften af foråret var i luften.En: The scent of spring was in the air.Da: Camilla strålede af glæde og snakkede uafbrudt om alle de ting, de skulle se.En: Camilla beamed with joy and chatted endlessly about all the things they should see.Da: I parken var der liv og glæde overalt.En: In the park, there was life and joy everywhere.Da: Børn jagtede påskeæg, mens musikken spillede i baggrunden.En: Children were hunting Easter eggs while music played in the background.Da: Søren følte sig pludselig let.En: Søren suddenly felt light.Da: De satte sig på en tæppe i græsset.En: They sat on a blanket in the grass.Da: For første gang i lang tid, tænkte han ikke på bøgerne, der ventede derhjemme.En: For the first time in a long while, he didn't think about the books waiting at home.Da: Mens solen varmede hans ansigt, oplevede Søren et øjeblik af klarhed.En: As the sun warmed his face, Søren experienced a moment of clarity.Da: Det var som om al stressen forsvandt, og han kunne trække vejret frit.En: It was as if all the stress disappeared, and he could breathe freely.Da: "Jeg burde gøre dette oftere," indrømmede han langsomt til Camilla.En: "I should do this more often," he admitted slowly to Camilla.Da: Hun grinede og gav ham et venskabeligt puff.En: She laughed and gave him a friendly nudge.Da: "Det har jeg sagt hele tiden, Søren!En: "I've been saying that all along, Søren!Da: Balance er nøglen."En: Balance is the key."Da: Da de vendte tilbage til kollegiet, føltes vægten på hans skuldre lettere.En: As they returned to the dorm, the weight on his shoulders felt lighter.Da: Søren besluttede at indføre små pauser i sin hverdag.En: Søren decided to incorporate small breaks into his daily routine.Da: Hovedpinerne begyndte at forsvinde, og med dem kom en ny forståelse.En: The headaches began to disappear, and with them came a new understanding.Da: Søren havde fundet en ny balance.En: Søren had found a new balance.Da: Han lærte, at livet ikke kun handler om bøger og opgaver, men også om de små, vigtige pauser, der gør alt det andet muligt.En: He learned that life is not only about books and assignments, but also about the small, important breaks that make everything else possible. Vocabulary Words:temples: tindingerdormitory: kollegieværelsesighed: sukkederesistance: modstandendeep-seated: dybtnodded: nikkedereluctantly: modvilligtblooming: blomstrendeshed: kantetendlessly: uafbrudtclarity: klarhedbreathe: trække vejretbalance: balanceincorporate: indføreassignments: opgavercontrast: kontrasttemporal: temporalstacks: stablede bunkerapproaching: nærmer sigtowers: tårnede sig opblanket: tæppedisappeared: forsvandtglare: stråledesuggested: foreslogengagement: indvilligedehorizon: horisontnotebook: notebookdaybreak: daggrydensity: tæthedpitched: slog op

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Spring Awakening: Lessons in Friendship and Fragility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-29-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Foråret bredte sig over Tisvilde Hegn.En: Spring spread over Tisvilde Hegn.Da: Skoven vågnede langsomt til live.En: The forest slowly came to life.Da: Træernes knopper krøb ud fra deres skaller, og små blomster vendte hovederne mod solen.En: The buds on the trees crept out of their shells, and small flowers turned their heads towards the sun.Da: Den friske brise bar en duft af nyfødte blade.En: The fresh breeze carried a scent of newborn leaves.Da: Freja og Jens vandrede ad en smal sti omkranset af majestætiske træer.En: Freja and Jens wandered along a narrow path surrounded by majestic trees.Da: Freja, med sit ivrige blik, gik foran Jens.En: Freja, with her eager gaze, led the way ahead of Jens.Da: Hun elskede disse ture.En: She loved these walks.Da: Naturen gav hende ro.En: Nature brought her peace.Da: Hun ville gennemføre den udfordrende rute, trods den underlige svimmelhed, hun havde følt de seneste dage.En: She wanted to complete the challenging route, despite the strange dizziness she had felt the past few days.Da: Jens, en ven med et godt hjerte, gik i hendes tempo, men hans øjne afslørede bekymring.En: Jens, a friend with a good heart, kept pace with her, but his eyes revealed concern.Da: "Freja, vi kan tage det roligt," foreslog Jens og spejdede efter en bænk, hvor de kunne hvile.En: "Freja, we can take it easy," suggested Jens, looking for a bench where they could rest.Da: Freja smilede over skulderen.En: Freja smiled over her shoulder.Da: "Åh, det går fint, Jens.En: "Oh, it's going fine, Jens.Da: Jeg har det godt.En: I'm okay."Da: "Men hendes krop stemte ikke overens med hendes ord.En: But her body didn't align with her words.Da: Hvert skridt blev sværere, og hendes puls hamrede i ørerne.En: Each step became harder, and her pulse pounded in her ears.Da: Alligevel insisterede Freja på at fortsætte.En: Nevertheless, Freja insisted on continuing.Da: Jens så på hende, klar til at påpege hendes bleghed, men han vidste, hvor stolt hun var.En: Jens looked at her, ready to point out her paleness, but he knew how proud she was.Da: De nåede en stejl sektion af stien.En: They reached a steep section of the path.Da: Udsigten var betagende.En: The view was breathtaking.Da: Kattegat blinkede i det fjerne som en blå juvel.En: The Kattegat sparkled in the distance like a blue jewel.Da: Pludselig stoppede Freja.En: Suddenly, Freja stopped.Da: Hun trak vejret tungt.En: She was breathing heavily.Da: Verden snurrede omkring hende.En: The world spun around her.Da: Før Jens kunne råbe hendes navn, sank hun ned på jorden.En: Before Jens could shout her name, she sank to the ground.Da: Jens styrtede frem.En: Jens rushed forward.Da: "Freja!En: "Freja!"Da: " Hans stemme var skarp.En: His voice was sharp.Da: Han knælede ved hendes side og ruskede blidt i hendes skuldre.En: He knelt by her side and gently shook her shoulders.Da: Hendes øjne flakkede op og mødte hans.En: Her eyes fluttered open and met his.Da: "Jeg.En: "I...Da: jeg har det ikke godt," hviskede hun endelig.En: I don't feel well," she finally whispered.Da: "Du skal ikke bekymre dig.En: "Don't worry.Da: Jeg er her," sagde Jens beroligende.En: I'm here," said Jens soothingly.Da: Han hjalp hende op og støttede hende, mens de langsomt gik tilbage mod stien, der førte hjemad.En: He helped her up and supported her as they slowly made their way back towards the path that led home.Da: På parkeringspladsen ventede en ambulance, der hurtigt kørte Freja mod det nærmeste hospital.En: In the parking lot, an ambulance was waiting, quickly transporting Freja to the nearest hospital.Da: Jens sad ved hendes side, hans bekymrede blik nu blandet med lettelse.En: Jens sat by her side, his concerned gaze now mixed with relief.Da: Freja klemte hans hånd.En: Freja squeezed his hand.Da: "Tak, Jens.En: "Thank you, Jens.Da: Jeg burde have lyttet til dig," indrømmede hun svagt.En: I should have listened to you," she admitted weakly.Da: Han klappede hendes hånd.En: He patted her hand.Da: "Det er okay, Freja.En: "It's okay, Freja.Da: Det vigtigste er, at du får det godt.En: The most important thing is that you get better."Da: "Freja nikkede træt, men beslutsom.En: Freja nodded tiredly but determinedly.Da: Dette var en lærestreg.En: This was a lesson.Da: Fremover ville hun lytte til sin krop og værdsætte sine venners omsorg.En: From now on, she would listen to her body and value her friends' care.Da: Hun havde lært, at der er styrke i at acceptere hjælp.En: She had learned that there is strength in accepting help.Da: Da solen gik ned over skovkanten, forlod den to venner med en styrket forbindelse og en ny forståelse for livet og dets skrøbelighed.En: As the sun set over the edge of the forest, it left two friends with a strengthened connection and a new understanding of life and its fragility.Da: I skovens dyb, hvor en tidlig forårsvind stadig bragte løfter om forandring, fandt Freja håb.En: In the depths of the forest, where an early spring wind still carried promises of change, Freja found hope. Vocabulary Words:spread: bredteslowly: langsomtbuds: knoppershells: skallerbreeze: brisenewborn: nyfødtemajestic: majestætiskeeager: ivrigechallenging: udfordrendedizziness: svimmelhedconcern: bekymringalign: stemme overenspale: bleghedsteep: stejlbreathtaking: betagendesparkled: blinkedejewel: juvelshook: ruskedefluttered: flakkedegently: blidtwhispered: hviskedesoothingly: beroligendeambulance: ambulancerelief: lettelsesqueezed: klemteweakly: svagtdeterminedly: beslutsomlesson: lærestregfragility: skrøbelighedpromises: løfter

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Violinist's Spring Awakening: Courage & Friendship Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-28-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I det gamle kostskole på landet, hvor træerne lige havde fået deres første grønne blade, og foråret duftede i luften, boede Lars og Astrid.En: In the old boarding school in the countryside, where the trees had just gotten their first green leaves and spring scented the air, lived Lars and Astrid.Da: Skolen lå midt i det smukke landskab, omkranset af blomstrende forårsblomster og fuglesang.En: The school was situated in the middle of the beautiful landscape, surrounded by blooming spring flowers and birdsong.Da: De mange elever glædede sig til forårskoncerten, der skulle markere påskeferien.En: The many students looked forward to the spring concert, which would mark the Easter holiday.Da: Lars havde altid været god til at spille violin.En: Lars had always been good at playing the violin.Da: Hans fingerspil var imponerende, men han var genert og havde en frygt for at stå foran et publikum.En: His fingerwork was impressive, but he was shy and had a fear of standing in front of an audience.Da: Hver gang tanken om at spille alene dukkede op, blev hans hænder svedige, og hans hjerte hamrede.En: Every time the thought of playing alone came up, his hands got sweaty, and his heart pounded.Da: Astrid var hans nære ven.En: Astrid was his close friend.Da: Hun var lys og strålende som solen og troede på Lars, mere end han troede på sig selv.En: She was bright and radiant like the sun and believed in Lars more than he believed in himself.Da: "Du kan det, Lars," sagde hun tit.En: "You can do it, Lars," she often said.Da: "Publikum vil elske at høre dig spille."En: "The audience will love to hear you play."Da: Dagene op til koncerten gik hurtigt.En: The days leading up to the concert passed quickly.Da: Påskeæg og farverige dekorationer prydede koncertsalen.En: Easter eggs and colorful decorations adorned the concert hall.Da: Alle forberedte sig, og Lars vidste, at han måtte tage en beslutning.En: Everyone prepared, and Lars knew he had to make a decision.Da: Skulle han spille solo?En: Should he play solo?Da: "Astrid, jeg tør ikke," sagde Lars en aften.En: "Astrid, I don't dare," said Lars one evening.Da: Selv tvivlen havde slået rod i hans sind.En: Self-doubt had taken root in his mind.Da: "Hvad nu hvis jeg laver fejl?"En: "What if I make mistakes?"Da: Astrid kiggede ham dybt i øjnene.En: Astrid looked deeply into his eyes.Da: "Vi øver sammen, Lars.En: "We'll practice together, Lars.Da: Jeg ved, det vil gå godt," sagde hun med sin vanlige selvsikkerhed.En: I know it will go well," she said with her usual confidence.Da: De to venner trak sig tilbage til musiklokalet og spillede den melodi, Lars elskede mest.En: The two friends retreated to the music room and played the melody Lars loved most.Da: Tonerne flød gennem aftenluften som en stille strøm.En: The tones flowed through the evening air like a quiet stream.Da: Endelig kom dagen for den sidste prøve.En: Finally, the day for the final rehearsal arrived.Da: Lars' nerver var som en storm indeni.En: Lars's nerves were like a storm inside.Da: Skulle han lade frygten vinde og trække sig tilbage til orkestret?En: Should he let fear win and retreat to the orchestra?Da: "Min ven," sagde Astrid blidt, da hun så hans usikkerhed.En: "My friend," said Astrid gently when she saw his uncertainty.Da: "Tænk på det smil, du bringer til folk med musikken.En: "Think about the smile you bring to people with the music.Da: Tænk på den glæde."En: Think about the joy."Da: Mørket udenfor blev til lys, og Lars indså, at han måtte tage chancen.En: The darkness outside turned to light, and Lars realized he had to take the chance.Da: Under koncerten, omgivet af blomsterkranse og påskeæg, trådte han frem alene på scenen.En: During the concert, surrounded by flower wreaths and Easter eggs, he stepped forward alone on the stage.Da: Han tog en dyb indånding, pinden på hans violin begyndte at bevæge sig, og melodien strømmede ud.En: He took a deep breath, the bow on his violin started to move, and the melody flowed out.Da: Den begyndte vaklende, men snart greb musikken ham.En: It began faltering, but soon the music seized him.Da: Publikum blev stille, fanget af hans spil.En: The audience fell silent, captivated by his play.Da: Da han sluttede, fyldte klapsalver rummet, og Lars smilede med sand glæde i hjertet.En: When he finished, applause filled the room, and Lars smiled with true joy in his heart.Da: Efter forestillingen gik Lars og Astrid udenfor, hvor de første stjerner tændtes på nattehimlen.En: After the performance, Lars and Astrid went outside, where the first stars lit up the night sky.Da: "Du gjorde det, Lars," sagde Astrid stolt.En: "You did it, Lars," said Astrid proudly.Da: "Tak, Astrid," svarede Lars.En: "Thank you, Astrid," replied Lars.Da: Han vidste nu, at trods frygt, kan man finde styrken til at dele det, man elsker.En: He now knew that despite fear, one can find the strength to share what they love.Da: Han gik væk fra koncerten med mere end bare et bifald.En: He walked away from the concert with more than just applause.Da: Han gik væk med tilliden til sig selv og betydningen af venskab.En: He walked away with confidence in himself and the meaning of friendship. Vocabulary Words:boarding: kostskolecountryside: landetscented: duftedelandscape: landskabsurrounded: omkransetblooming: blomstrendeconcert: koncertimpressive: imponerendeaudience: publikumthought: tankensweaty: svedigepounded: hamredebright: lysradiant: strålendebelief: troededecorations: dekorationeradorned: prydededecision: beslutningfear: frygtself-doubt: tvivlenconfidence: selvsikkerhedrehearsal: prøvenerves: nerverretreat: trække sig tilbagecaptivated: fangetapplause: klapsalverjoy: glædeperformance: forestillingproudly: stoltstrength: styrken

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Freedom in Spontaneous Easter Joy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-26-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: I stuen bredte en duft af nybagt brød og tulipaner sig, som kun en dansk påske kan byde på.En: In the living room, a scent of freshly baked bread and tulips spread, the kind only a Danish Easter can offer.Da: På sofabordet stod krus med dampende kaffe opstillet som et kunstværk, mens solen kastede et venligt lys over den store stue.En: On the coffee table, mugs with steaming coffee were arranged like a work of art, while the sun cast a friendly light over the large room.Da: Lars løftede blikket fra sin liste - en skabelon for den perfekte påskefrokost.En: Lars lifted his gaze from his list - a template for the perfect Easter lunch.Da: Han var en mand af rutiner; alt skulle køre efter planen.En: He was a man of routines; everything had to run according to plan.Da: Men dybt indeni, længtes han efter et lille eventyr.En: But deep inside, he longed for a little adventure.Da: Lars havde inviteret hele familien, og nu var huset fyldt med snak og latter.En: Lars had invited the entire family, and now the house was filled with chatter and laughter.Da: Mette hjalp med borddækningen i spisestuen, og hun kastede et smil til Lars, der forsøgte at tage sig af alle detaljer.En: Mette helped with setting the table in the dining room, and she cast a smile at Lars, who was trying to take care of all the details.Da: "Rolig, det skal nok gå," sagde hun beroligende.En: "Relax, it will be fine," she said soothingly.Da: Men Lars rømmede sig kun og justerede påskeharen midt på bordet.En: But Lars only cleared his throat and adjusted the Easter bunny in the middle of the table.Da: Han elskede hvert minut af værtsrollen, men frygtede altid det uforudsigelige.En: He loved every minute of hosting but always feared the unpredictable.Da: Børnene hvirvlede gennem gangene som små travle myrer, og deres latter genlød som en symfonisk baggrund.En: The children swirled through the hallways like small busy ants, and their laughter echoed like a symphonic background.Da: Med et tungt åndedrag tog Lars mod til sig og gik ind for at byde velkommen til sine gæster.En: With a heavy breath, Lars gathered his courage and went in to welcome his guests.Da: Men et øjebliks afslapning førte til, at yngre gæster utilsigtet byttede madens placeringer.En: But a moment of relaxation led to younger guests inadvertently swapping the food's placements.Da: "Lars, hvor er silden?"En: "Lars, where is the herring?"Da: spurgte en af tanterne højt med en skefuld karrysild.En: asked one of the aunts loudly with a spoonful of curry herring.Da: Inden Lars nåede at rette op på fejlen, brød Soren ind med en strålende idé.En: Before Lars could correct the mistake, Soren interrupted with a brilliant idea.Da: "Hvorfor ikke en skattejagt i haven?"En: "Why not a treasure hunt in the garden?"Da: råbte han, med børnene jublende bag sig.En: he shouted, with the children cheering behind him.Da: Før Lars kunne svare, styrtede børnene ud mod haven.En: Before Lars could respond, the children rushed out towards the garden.Da: Lars stod tilbage i døråbningen, draget mellem sin lyst til kontrol og den tiltrækkende mulighed for spontan glæde.En: Lars stood in the doorway, torn between his desire for control and the enticing possibility of spontaneous joy.Da: En blid vind blafrede gennem træerne udenfor, og Lars lod sig rive med af den falmende følelse af kontrol.En: A gentle wind fluttered through the trees outside, and Lars let himself be carried away by the fading feeling of control.Da: "Kom Mette!En: "Come, Mette!Da: Skal vi ikke være med?"En: Shouldn't we join?"Da: råbte han med et grin til sin kone, som allerede tog en kurv op.En: he called with a grin to his wife, who was already picking up a basket.Da: Mens det pludselige påskeskattejagt-initiativ bragte liv og latter til haven, mærkede Lars en ny form for tilfredshed i sit bryst.En: While the sudden Easter treasure hunt initiative brought life and laughter to the garden, Lars felt a new kind of satisfaction in his chest.Da: Han kunne mærke, hvordan øjeblikke som disse gav mening til alt hans omhyggelige arbejde.En: He could feel how moments like these gave meaning to all his meticulous work.Da: For første gang slap han sin plan, forstod, at livets uperfekte øjeblikke var de mest mindeværdige.En: For the first time, he let go of his plan, understood that life's imperfect moments were the most memorable.Da: Så under den klare forårssol, i en have fyldt med glæde, fandt Lars frihed i det spontane.En: So under the clear spring sun, in a garden filled with joy, Lars found freedom in the spontaneous.Da: Han lo sammen med sin familie, undersøgende med dem efter gemte skatte, og opdagede derved skatten af livets små, uventede overraskelser.En: He laughed together with his family, exploring with them for hidden treasures, and in doing so discovered the treasure of life's small, unexpected surprises. Vocabulary Words:scent: duftsteaming: dampendemugs: krustemplate: skabelonadventure: eventyrroutines: rutinersmile: smilsoothingly: beroligendethroat: halsadjusted: justeredeunpredictable: uforudsigeligeswirled: hvirvledecorridors: gangecourage: modinadvertently: utilsigtetplacements: placeringercorrect: rettebrilliant: strålendetreasure hunt: skattejagtfluttered: blafredefading: falmendebasket: kurvinitiative: initiativmeticulous: omhyggeligimperfect: uperfektememorable: mindeværdigespring: forårfreedom: frihedspontaneous: spontaneunexpected: uventede

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Finding Courage: Mathias' Roller Coaster Adventure at Tivoli Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-25-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Mathias stod foran den store indgang til Tivoli i København.En: Mathias stood in front of the large entrance to Tivoli in København.Da: Påskeferien havde bragt familien til haven fuld af farverige tulipaner og summen af glade familier.En: The Easter holiday had brought the family to the garden full of colorful tulips and the buzz of happy families.Da: Astrid og Lars skubbede til ham.En: Astrid and Lars nudged him.Da: "Kom nu, Mathias!En: "Come on, Mathias!Da: I dag vil vi se, hvor modig du er!"En: Today we want to see how brave you are!"Da: Mathias, den ældste bror, forsøgte at virke cool.En: Mathias, the oldest brother, tried to act cool.Da: "Selvfølgelig.En: "Of course.Da: Jeg kan ikke vente med at prøve alle de store rutsjebaner."En: I can't wait to try all the big roller coasters."Da: Men indeni kunne han mærke nervøsiteten presse.En: But inside, he felt the pressure of nervousness.Da: Han havde altid haft en frygt for højder, en hemmelighed han vogtede nøje.En: He had always had a fear of heights, a secret he guarded closely.Da: De gik gennem parken.En: They walked through the park.Da: Luften var fyldt med duften af sukkersød candyfloss.En: The air was filled with the scent of sugary sweet cotton candy.Da: Musikken fra karrusellen blandede sig med børnenes glade latter.En: The music from the carousel mingled with children's joyful laughter.Da: Endnu ventede dagens store udfordring: den højeste rutsjebane, der tronede op imod den klarblå forårshimmel.En: Still, the day's big challenge awaited: the tallest roller coaster that towered against the clear blue spring sky.Da: "Se den der!"En: "Look at that one!"Da: pegede Lars med spændt stemme.En: pointed Lars with an excited voice.Da: Astrid nikkede entusiastisk.En: Astrid nodded enthusiastically.Da: "Det er den, Mathias.En: "That's the one, Mathias.Da: Kom, vi skal derop nu!"En: Come on, we have to go up there now!"Da: Mathias forsøgte at smile.En: Mathias tried to smile.Da: Hans hjerte bankede.En: His heart was pounding.Da: "Nå, lad os gå."En: "Well, let's go."Da: De stod i køen, mens rutsjebanens vogne susede forbi med en susen, der fik Mathias' hjerne til at tvivle på hans mod.En: They stood in line as the roller coaster cars whizzed by with a whoosh that made Mathias' brain doubt his courage.Da: Astrid og Lars var i deres es.En: Astrid and Lars were in their element.Da: De var ikke bange.En: They weren't afraid.Da: "Mathias," sagde Astrid med et drillende smil, "er du sikker på, at du vil klare den?"En: "Mathias," said Astrid with a teasing smile, "are you sure you want to do it?"Da: Mathias kiggede på dem og trak vejret dybt.En: Mathias looked at them and took a deep breath.Da: Han tænkte på al den tid, han havde brugt på at ønske sig mod.En: He thought about all the time he had spent wishing for courage.Da: "Courage is not the absence of fear," huskede han fra en gammel læresætning.En: "Courage is not the absence of fear," he remembered from an old saying.Da: Mod er at møde sin frygt.En: Courage is facing your fear.Da: Endelig kom de til turen.En: Finally, they reached the ride.Da: Mathias satte sig i vognen ved siden af sine søskende.En: Mathias sat in the car next to his siblings.Da: Vognene begyndte at klatre langsomt op ad den første bakke.En: The cars began to climb slowly up the first hill.Da: Hjertet slog hurtigere end nogensinde før.En: His heart beat faster than ever before.Da: Mathias lukkede øjnene et øjeblik.En: Mathias closed his eyes for a moment.Da: Vognen nåede toppen og dykkede pludselig nedad med en rasende fart.En: The car reached the top and suddenly plunged downward at a furious speed.Da: Mathias skreg først af frygten, men så blev det et skrig af fryd.En: Mathias screamed first out of fear, but then it became a scream of joy.Da: Adrenalinen pumpede, og pludselig følte han sig fri.En: The adrenaline pumped, and suddenly he felt free.Da: Da turen sluttede, og Mathias steg ud, ventede Astrid og Lars med store smil.En: When the ride ended, and Mathias got out, Astrid and Lars waited with big smiles.Da: "Du gjorde det!"En: "You did it!"Da: råbte Lars begejstret.En: shouted Lars excitedly.Da: Mathias grinede og rystede på hovedet.En: Mathias laughed and shook his head.Da: "Ja, det gjorde jeg.En: "Yes, I did.Da: Mod er at være bange, men at gøre det alligevel."En: Courage is being scared but doing it anyway."Da: Fra den dag af vidste Astrid og Lars, at deres storebror virkelig havde det mod, han altid havde søgt.En: From that day on, Astrid and Lars knew that their big brother truly had the courage he had always sought.Da: Sammen gik de videre, krammede og klar til flere eventyr i det travle Tivoli.En: Together they moved on, hugged, and were ready for more adventures in the bustling Tivoli.Da: For Mathias havde fundet sit mod, og foråret i København havde aldrig set så lys og farverig ud.En: For Mathias had found his courage, and spring in København had never looked so bright and colorful. Vocabulary Words:entrance: indgangcolorful: farverigenudged: skubbedebrave: modigroller coaster: rutsjebanenervousness: nervøsitetheights: højdersecret: hemmelighedguarded: vogtedescent: duftcarousel: karruseljoyful: gladetowered: tronedeline: køwhizzed: susedeteasing: drillendeelement: esbreath: vejrtrækningcourage: modabsence: fraværfacing: mødeplunged: dykkedefurious: rasendescream: skrigadrenaline: adrenalinpumped: pumpedehugged: krammedebright: lysbustling: travlespring: forår

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Family Secrets Unveiled at Aarhus Easter Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-24-22-34-01-da Story Transcript:Da: Der var forår i luften i den gamle bydel i Aarhus.En: There was spring in the air in the old town of Aarhus.Da: Gågaderne var fyldt med mennesker, der nød det årlige påskemarked.En: The pedestrian streets were filled with people enjoying the annual Easter market.Da: Boderne bugnede med farverige påskepynt og duften af friskbagte boller svævede gennem luften.En: The stalls were brimming with colorful Easter decorations, and the scent of freshly baked buns wafted through the air.Da: Det var her, midt i al travlheden, at Freja trådte ind.En: It was here, amid all the hustle and bustle, that Freja stepped in.Da: Freja var en ung kvinde med en dyb trang til at forstå sin families historie.En: Freja was a young woman with a deep yearning to understand her family's history.Da: I årevis havde hun hørt om en hemmelighed, der svævede som en skygge over familien.En: For years, she had heard about a secret that hovered like a shadow over the family.Da: Nu ønskede hun svar.En: Now she wanted answers.Da: Hun gik gennem markedet med beslutsomme skridt, hendes øjne spejdende efter en bekendt skikkelse.En: She walked through the market with determined steps, her eyes scanning for a familiar figure.Da: Hun fandt Lars ved en bod, hvor han studerede nogle antikke smykker.En: She found Lars by a stall where he was studying some antique jewelry.Da: Lars var hendes fjerne fætter, et ansigt, hun ikke havde set i mange år.En: Lars was her distant cousin, a face she hadn't seen in many years.Da: Han havde altid virket som den, der vidste mere, end han fortalte.En: He always seemed like the one who knew more than he let on.Da: Men i dag var anderledes.En: But today was different.Da: Freja nærmede sig ham med et fast blik.En: Freja approached him with a resolute look.Da: "Lars," sagde hun, "jeg har brug for at tale med dig."En: "Lars," she said, "I need to talk to you."Da: Før han kunne svare, hørte de en munter stemme bag sig.En: Before he could answer, they heard a cheerful voice behind them.Da: "Hej!En: "Hi!Da: I ser ud til at kende hinanden!"En: You look like you know each other!"Da: udbrød Mikkel, der var en ivrig sælger i en bod med hjemmebrygget mjød.En: exclaimed Mikkel, an eager seller at a stall with homemade mead.Da: Mikkel kendte Freja fra tidligere besøg på markedet, men vidste ikke om forbindelsen til Lars.En: Mikkel knew Freja from previous visits to the market, but was unaware of the connection to Lars.Da: "Ja, vi er familie," sagde Freja med et lille smil, mens hun kiggede på Lars.En: "Yes, we are family," Freja said with a small smile, looking at Lars.Da: "Og vi har noget vigtigt at diskutere."En: "And we have something important to discuss."Da: Lars så tøvende ud.En: Lars looked hesitant.Da: "Freja, nu er ikke tiden..." begyndte han.En: "Freja, now is not the time..." he began.Da: Men Mikkel, nysgerrig og venlig, tilbød dem et sted ved hans bod for at tale i ro.En: But Mikkel, curious and friendly, offered them a place by his stall to talk in peace.Da: "Kom, I kan snakke her.En: "Come, you can talk here.Da: Jeg skal nok sikre, at I ikke bliver forstyrret."En: I'll make sure you're not disturbed."Da: Freja takkede og satte sig.En: Freja thanked him and sat down.Da: Med Mikkel som mellemmand begyndte hun stille at spørge ind til de hemmeligheder, der havde plaget hende.En: With Mikkel as a mediator, she quietly began to inquire about the secrets that had plagued her.Da: Lars forsøgte først at undgå emnet, men Frejas vedholdenhed og Mikkels opmuntrende tilstedeværelse fik ham til sidst til at give op.En: Lars initially tried to avoid the topic, but Freja's persistence and Mikkel's encouraging presence finally made him give in.Da: Han forklarede, hvordan en gammel slægthistorie, som Freja havde hørt brudstykker af, faktisk drejede sig om en arv af styrke og mod.En: He explained how an old family story, of which Freja had heard fragments, actually revolved around a legacy of strength and courage.Da: En historie, der gik tabt i tiden, men aldrig glemt.En: A story lost in time but never forgotten.Da: Deres diskussion blev intens, men til sidst åbnede Lars op for sandheden - en familiehemmelighed, der havde været gemt af frygt for misforståelse.En: Their discussion became intense, but eventually Lars opened up about the truth—a family secret that had been hidden out of fear of misunderstanding.Da: Freja lyttede med tårer i øjnene, hendes forståelse for familien voksede med hver sætning, Lars delte.En: Freja listened with tears in her eyes, her understanding of the family growing with each sentence Lars shared.Da: Da de endelig rejste sig fra bordet, følte Freja en varm forbindelse til både sin historie og til Lars.En: When they finally rose from the table, Freja felt a warm connection to both her history and to Lars.Da: "Tak," hviskede hun, da de sagde farvel.En: "Thank you," she whispered as they said goodbye.Da: Den gamle bys liv kogte videre omkring dem, men Frejas verden var blevet dybere og rigere.En: The old city's life continued to bustle around them, but Freja's world had become deeper and richer.Da: Med et nyt perspektiv på sin families arv gik Freja tilbage gennem markedet.En: With a new perspective on her family's legacy, Freja walked back through the market.Da: Påskens farverige glæde virkede nu som en passende kulisse for den fornyede fred, hun havde fundet.En: Easter's colorful joy now seemed like an appropriate backdrop for the renewed peace she had found. Vocabulary Words:pedestrian: gågaderneannual: årligestall: bodbrimming: bugnedeamid: midthustle: travlhedyearning: tranghovered: svævededetermined: beslutsommescan: spejdendeantique: antikkedistant: fjerneresolute: fastcheerful: munterexclaimed: udbrødeager: ivrigunaware: vidste ikkehesitant: tøvendemediator: mellemmandinquire: spørgepersistence: vedholdenhedlegacy: arvcourage: modintense: intensplagued: plagetfragments: brudstykkermisunderstanding: misforståelsetears: tårerbackdrop: kulisserenewed: fornyede

Thousands of mainland Chinese are choosing Malaysia’s laid-back vibes over their stressful lives back home. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus. For March, hosts Lim Ai Leen and Tan Tam Mei kick off with ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh, and special guest Dr Ong Kian Ming, both based in Kuala Lumpur. It’s easy to settle down in multicultural Malaysia, as thousands of mainland Chinese on the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa scheme have discovered. Affordable property, international schools, local food and a relaxed lifestyle are all draws, but are there drawbacks? As it is, signage in the Chinese language has already sparked off a war of words between politicians. Speaking of politics, the recent Democratic Action Party (DAP) election saw the Lim family influence diminished. Former deputy minister and party insider Dr Ong gives us the lowdown on what happened on March 16, and his predictions for the DAP’s future. Highlights (click/tap above): 01:21 MM2H: Why is it so popular with mainland Chinese? 06:43 Cultural shift, retail landscape change from influx of Chinese 11:19 How Chinese brands are adapting to local market 14:57 Furore over Chinese signage 19:43 DAP election: How the party’s evolved in Malaysian politics 26:56 Will DAP turn into MCA 2.0 30:49 Mood at party polls 38:02 Lim Guan Eng's future role and influence 42:38 News nugget: What’s your desert island Malaysian snack? Read more: MM2H scheme - https://str.sg/bsDx Malaysia’s DAP election - https://str.sg/Kiqx Heated exchange Malaysia’s MCA and DAP - https://str.sg/FS6T Read Lim Ai Leen’s articles: https://str.sg/MKsE Read Tan Tam Mei’s articles: https://str.sg/iJxJ Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Hosts: Lim Ai Leen (limal@sph.com.sg) & Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcasts website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thousands of mainland Chinese are choosing Malaysia’s laid-back vibes over their stressful lives back home. Synopsis: Every month, The Straits Times analyses the hottest political and trending talking points, alternating between its Malaysia and China bureaus. For March, hosts Lim Ai Leen and Tan Tam Mei kick off with ST's Malaysia bureau chief Shannon Teoh, and special guest Dr Ong Kian Ming, both based in Kuala Lumpur. It’s easy to settle down in multicultural Malaysia, as thousands of mainland Chinese on the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa scheme have discovered. Affordable property, international schools, local food and a relaxed lifestyle are all draws, but are there drawbacks? As it is, signage in the Chinese language has already sparked off a war of words between politicians. Speaking of politics, the recent Democratic Action Party (DAP) election saw the Lim family influence diminished. Former deputy minister and party insider Dr Ong gives us the lowdown on what happened on March 16, and his predictions for the DAP’s future. Highlights (click/tap above): 01:21 MM2H: Why is it so popular with mainland Chinese? 06:43 Cultural shift, retail landscape change from influx of Chinese 11:19 How Chinese brands are adapting to local market 14:57 Furore over Chinese signage 19:43 DAP election: How the party’s evolved in Malaysian politics 26:56 Will DAP turn into MCA 2.0 30:49 Mood at party polls 38:02 Lim Guan Eng's future role and influence 42:38 News nugget: What’s your desert island Malaysian snack? Read more: MM2H scheme - https://str.sg/bsDx Malaysia’s DAP election - https://str.sg/Kiqx Heated exchange Malaysia’s MCA and DAP - https://str.sg/FS6T Dr Ong Kian Ming’s Are We OK? podcast - https://str.sg/63jG Read Lim Ai Leen’s articles: https://str.sg/MKsE Read Tan Tam Mei’s articles: https://str.sg/iJxJ Read Shannon Teoh's articles: https://str.sg/wzyK Register for Asian Insider newsletter: https://str.sg/stnewsletters Dr Ong Kian Ming's podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/6JzzwMmT2fl51wK4pgfqGH Hosts: Lim Ai Leen (limal@sph.com.sg) & Tan Tam Mei (tammei@sph.com.sg) Produced and edited by: Fa’izah Sani Executive producer: Ernest Luis Follow Asian Insider Podcast on Fridays here: Channel: https://str.sg/JWa7 Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JWa8 Spotify: https://str.sg/JWaX Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg --- Follow more ST podcast channels: All-in-one ST Podcasts channel: https://str.sg/wvz7 ST Podcasts website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts ST Podcasts YouTube: https://str.sg/4Vwsa --- Get The Straits Times app, which has a dedicated podcast player section: The App Store: https://str.sg/icyB Google Play: https://str.sg/icyX --- #STAsianInsiderSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy St. Patty's Day! The girls are celebrating the holiday by reflecting on traditions and who is actually Irish – which leads into some of Rachel's lore about her former monk grandfather and Mari's great grandfather who had mad kids named Phil. We also learn of Mari's run-in with our show's fave guy Jadakiss, how her DAP went, what drugs we've all taken and the safety of sex with someone you really know!

Audio Siar Keluar Sekejap Episod 147 dibawakan khas oleh Joey Sofa membincangkan isu utama minggu ini. Antaranya, Akta Perkhidmatan Parlimen dan sejauh mana ia benar-benar memperkukuh kebebasan legislatif. Kami juga mengulas pemilihan DAP serta hala tuju baru parti, selain membedah strategi Parti Warisan yang akan bertanding solo dalam PRN Sabah.Turut disentuh, kontroversi penyampai Era FM dan reaksi masyarakat terhadap isu ini, serta caruman wajib KWSP untuk pekerja asing. Di peringkat global, kami membincangkan tarif perdagangan Trump dan kesannya terhadap ekonomi dunia.Tahun lepas, kami pernah ceritakan tentang Joey Mattress dan tilam biru mereka yang dah bantu lebih 60,000 orang Malaysia tidur lena. Sekarang, mereka dah keluarkan jenama baru, Joey Sofa, dengan tujuan nak bagi rumah korang lagi selesa. Oh, jangan lupa guna kod diskaun eksklusif Keluar Sekejap, SOFA100KS, untuk dapatkan diskaun RM100 kalau korang beli Joey Sofa.Joey's Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoeysofa/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoeysofaJoey's online store:https://joeysofa.comBagi yang berminat menaja episod Keluar Sekejap untuk 2025, boleh hubungi +601119191783 atau emel kami di commercial@ksmedia.my

As this is being written the firestorm in California is continuing. It is not only government that responds to disasters and the needs of disaster survivors and victims. The Disaster Accountability Project was created to help coordinate nongovernmental organizational efforts. To date, the site has more than 900 organizations registered worldwide. Following a stringent review process, organizations are presented with information that displays proximity to a specific crisis, and the range of services provided to survivors, and a detailed but easy-to-digest overview of the organization's financial health – which gives an indication of the percentage of aid that will be directly passed on to survivors. You can find all the details at www.smartresponse.org  The podcast guest is Ben Smilowitz, ben@disasteraccountabilityproject.org  He witnessed the bungled Hurricane Katrina response while managing a high-volume Red Cross Client Service Center in Gulfport, MS. Soon after, Ben launched Disaster Accountability Project, an independent watchdog, to confront the root causes of the failed Katrina response and maximize the impact of billions of dollars of disaster relief and humanitarian aid.   Disaster Accountability Project has successfully advocated for the release of millions of dollars of disaster relief and recovery funds after Superstorm Sandy, investigated deficiencies in emergency planning surrounding 19 commercial U.S. nuclear power plants, and improved the transparency of nearly 2 billion dollars of disaster relief donations after disasters in the U.S., Haiti and Nepal.  Under Ben's leadership, DAP's reports, advocacy, and op-eds have been covered by global news media including The Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, and CNN. Many of DAP's successes over its thirteen years are attributable to the hundreds of volunteers from around the world that Ben has recruited and managed.  Prior to starting DAP, Ben had a background in youth civic engagement and issue advocacy. He wrote successful legislation in Connecticut and created a Youth Cabinet in Missouri. Ben studied Political Science and Nonprofit Management and holds a law degree from the University of Connecticut School of Law.Please visit our sponsors!L3Harris Technologies' BeOn PPT App. Learn more about this amazing product here: www.l3harris.com Impulse: Bleeding Control Kits by professionals for professionals: www.dobermanemg.com/impulseDoberman Emergency Management Group provides subject matter experts in planning and training: www.dobermanemg.com

Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Creative Encounter in København Café Sparks Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-03-09-22-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Solens stråler kastede et blidt lys over de små borde fyldt med kreative sjæle i den hyggelige café i hjertet af København.En: The rays of the sun cast a gentle light over the small tables filled with creative souls in the cozy café in the heart of København.Da: Rummet summede af dæmpede samtaler og lyden af tastaturer, der klikkede i takt.En: The room buzzed with muted conversations and the sound of keyboards clicking in rhythm.Da: Kaffeduften hængte som kærkommen inspiration i luften.En: The aroma of coffee lingered as a welcome inspiration in the air.Da: Kasper sad ved en af de charmerende, lidt slidte borde.En: Kasper sat at one of the charming, slightly worn tables.Da: Hans notesbog var fyldt med streger og skitser, men intet ramte den dybe, originale følelse, han søgte.En: His notebook was filled with lines and sketches, but nothing captured the deep, original feeling he was searching for.Da: Tværs over ham sad Freja.En: Across from him sat Freja.Da: Hun slog langsomt på sit tastatur, bekymrede linjer prægede hendes pande.En: She slowly tapped on her keyboard, concerned lines etching her forehead.Da: Hendes roman virkede som et bjerg, hun ikke kunne bestige.En: Her novel felt like a mountain she couldn't climb.Da: De delte tavst det samme rum, ukendte men med en skjult forbindelse i deres kreative kamp.En: They silently shared the same space, unknown to each other but with a hidden connection in their creative struggles.Da: Kasper løftede forsigtigt blikket fra sin notesbog og betragtede Freja, nysgerrig på hendes historier.En: Kasper gently lifted his gaze from his notebook and observed Freja, curious about her stories.Da: Efter et øjebliks tøven lænede Kasper sig frem.En: After a moment's hesitation, Kasper leaned forward.Da: "Hej," sagde han med et skævt smil.En: "Hi," he said with a crooked smile.Da: "Jeg er Kasper.En: "I'm Kasper."Da: "Freja så op.En: Freja looked up.Da: Hun var vantro over dette uventede brud på hendes tænkerutine.En: She was incredulous at this unexpected interruption of her thinking routine.Da: "Hej, jeg er Freja," svarede hun.En: "Hi, I'm Freja," she replied.Da: "Skriver du noget spændende?En: "Are you writing something exciting?"Da: " spurgte Kasper.En: Kasper asked.Da: Hans stemme var varm og inviterende.En: His voice was warm and inviting.Da: Freja trak vejret dybt og så rundt i caféen.En: Freja took a deep breath and glanced around the café.Da: "Jeg forsøger.En: "I'm trying.Da: Roman.En: A novel.Da: Men jeg sidder fast.En: But I'm stuck."Da: "Kasper nikkede langsomt.En: Kasper nodded slowly.Da: "Måske kunne vi hjælpe hinanden?En: "Maybe we could help each other?Da: Jeg leder efter inspiration.En: I'm looking for inspiration."Da: "Ordene flød frem og tilbage mellem dem, og langsomt delte de deres drømme og frygt.En: The words flowed back and forth between them, and slowly they shared their dreams and fears.Da: Kasper lyttede opmærksomt, da Freja beskrev sine romanfigurer.En: Kasper listened attentively as Freja described her novel characters.Da: En idé tog form i hans sind.En: An idea formed in his mind.Da: Med energi og en nyvunden klarhed begyndte han at skitsere en scene fra Frejas historie, men set gennem hans kunstneriske øjne.En: With energy and newfound clarity, he began to sketch a scene from Freja's story, but seen through his artistic eyes.Da: Freja så over i hans notesbog og mærkede pludselig brikkerne falde på plads.En: Freja looked over at his notebook and suddenly felt the pieces fall into place.Da: "Wow," sagde hun stille.En: "Wow," she said quietly.Da: "Det.En: "That...Da: det kan jeg virkelig bruge.En: I can really use that."Da: "Kasper blinkede overrasket.En: Kasper blinked, surprised.Da: "Tror du?En: "You think so?Da: Og måske dine ord kunne give dybde til mine billeder?En: And maybe your words could give depth to my images?"Da: "I deres samarbejde fandt de hver især nøglen til deres indre låse.En: In their collaboration, they each found the key to their inner locks.Da: Da eftermiddagen blev til aften, byttede de kontaktoplysninger og lovede at mødes regelmæssigt for at udforske deres kreative samarbejde.En: As the afternoon turned to evening, they exchanged contact information and promised to meet regularly to explore their creative partnership.Da: På vej ud af caféen vidste både Kasper og Freja, at de havde fundet noget unikt.En: As they left the café, both Kasper and Freja knew they had found something unique.Da: En forståelse for, at kreativitet ikke altid måtte være en ensom rejse.En: An understanding that creativity didn't always have to be a solitary journey.Da: Med hinandens støtte bar de en del af dagens lys videre, klar til de nye eventyr, der ventede.En: With each other's support, they carried a piece of the day's light forward, ready for the new adventures that awaited. 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