{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Dutch","slug":"fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282","podcast_index_feed_id":5975282,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5755623/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch--5755623","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/54c48789bb86f440beff81f13c387129.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":342,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Dutch listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Dutch, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Dutch and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. And our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Holland, Belgium, or Surinam? Maybe you want to speak Dutch with your family from the Netherlands? Our podcast will give you the cultur…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:21:56.329372+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282"},"episode":{"title":"Asthma on the Court: Courage and Friendship in Amsterdam","slug":"asthma-on-the-court-courage-and-friendship-in-amsterdam","published_at":"2026-08-27T22:48:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282/asthma-on-the-court-courage-and-friendship-in-amsterdam","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-02-nl","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74726316/2026_08_27_22_34_02_nl_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Dutch : Asthma on the Court: Courage and Friendship in Amsterdam Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-02-nl Story Transcript: Nl: De zon scheen fel door de hoge ramen van de gymzaal, terwijl het geluid van piepende sneakers de ruimte vulde. En: The sun shone brightly through the high windows of the gymnasium, while the sound of squeaking sneakers filled the space. Nl: Het was een warme zomerdag in Amsterdam. En: It was a warm summer day in Amsterdam. Nl: De studenten juichten en moedigen hun vrienden aan tijdens de basketbalwedstrijd. En: The students cheered and encouraged their friends during the basketball game. Nl: Bram stond aan de zijlijn, zijn shirt plakte al door het zweet. En: Bram stood on the sidelines, his shirt already sticking with sweat. Nl: Hij hield van sporten, vooral basketbal, maar zijn astma was een uitdaging. En: He loved sports, especially basketball, but his asthma was a challenge. Nl: Toch wilde hij laten zien dat hij sterk was. En: Still, he wanted to show that he was strong. Nl: \"Sanne,\" riep hij terwijl hij naar zijn beste vriendin keek die aan de kant zat. En: \"Sanne,\" he called as he looked at his best friend sitting on the side. Nl: \"Ik ga ervoor, ik laat deze aanval me niet stoppen.\" En: \"I'm going for it, I'm not going to let this attack stop me.\" Nl: Sanne knikte, maar de bezorgdheid in haar ogen was duidelijk. En: Sanne nodded, but the concern in her eyes was clear. Nl: Ze kende Bram al lang en wist hoe vastberaden hij kon zijn. En: She had known Bram for a long time and knew how determined he could be. Nl: De leraar blies op zijn fluitje en het spel begon. En: The teacher blew his whistle and the game began. 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