{"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":"Facing the Sky: Overcoming Daan's Fear of Flying","slug":"facing-the-sky-overcoming-daan-s-fear-of-flying","published_at":"2026-07-19T07:50:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282/facing-the-sky-overcoming-daan-s-fear-of-flying","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-nl","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73052179/2026_07_19_07_38_19_nl_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Dutch : Facing the Sky: Overcoming Daan's Fear of Flying Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript: Nl: In het hart van Amsterdam, in een modern kantoor met grote ramen en uitzicht op de grachten, heerst een drukte van jewelste. En: In the heart of Amsterdam, in a modern office with large windows and a view of the canals, there is a hive of activity. Nl: De telefoon rinkelt, toetsenborden ratelen, en het zonlicht speelt over de tafels in de vergaderruimtes. En: The phone rings, keyboards clatter, and sunlight dances over the tables in the meeting rooms. Nl: Daan zit aan zijn bureau en bekijkt zijn agenda voor de komende week. En: Daan sits at his desk and reviews his schedule for the coming week. Nl: Zijn hart bonkt als hij aan de vlucht naar Londen denkt. En: His heart pounds when he thinks about the flight to London. Nl: Daan is projectmanager in de dertig. En: Daan is a project manager in his thirties. Nl: Hij staat bekend om zijn organisatietalent en professionaliteit. En: He is known for his organizational talent and professionalism. Nl: Maar weinig mensen weten dat hij bang is om te vliegen. En: But few people know that he is afraid of flying. Nl: Saskia, een collega en goede vriendin, leunt over haar bureau en kijkt hem aan. En: Saskia, a colleague and good friend, leans over her desk and looks at him. Nl: \"Daan, hoe gaat het met de voorbereiding voor de presentatie?\" En: \"Daan, how is the preparation for the presentation going?\" Nl: vraagt ze, haar stem vol vertrouwen. En: she asks, her voice full of confidence. Nl: \"Ik ben bijna klaar,\" antwoordt Daan, hoewel zijn stem verrraad dat hij zich zorgen maakt. 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