{"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":340,"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":"2026-07-18T22:19:32.224123+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282"},"episode":{"title":"Heatwave in Amsterdam: Anouk's Journey to Self-Care","slug":"heatwave-in-amsterdam-anouk-s-journey-to-self-care","published_at":"2026-06-17T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282/heatwave-in-amsterdam-anouk-s-journey-to-self-care","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-17-22-34-01-nl","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72570665/2026_06_17_22_34_01_nl_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Dutch : Heatwave in Amsterdam: Anouk's Journey to Self-Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-17-22-34-01-nl Story Transcript: Nl: In het hart van Amsterdam ligt een prachtig, omheind park. En: In the heart of Amsterdam lies a beautiful, enclosed park. Nl: De zon schijnt fel op deze zomerdag en de bomen bieden wat schaduw langs de kronkelende paden. En: The sun shines brightly on this summer day, and the trees offer some shade along the winding paths. Nl: Anouk is al vroeg opgestaan. En: Anouk got up early. Nl: Ze heeft zichzelf beloofd om haar dagelijkse lange run af te maken. En: She promised herself to complete her daily long run. Nl: Ze is vastberaden, zoals altijd. En: She is determined, as always. Nl: Vandaag is het echter warmer dan normaal. En: However, today is warmer than usual. Nl: De hitte zindert in de lucht en maakt de ademen moeilijker. En: The heat sizzles in the air, making it harder to breathe. Nl: Maar Anouk, met een vastberaden blik in haar ogen, begint te rennen. En: But Anouk, with a determined look in her eyes, begins to run. Nl: Ze houdt van dit park, met zijn groene gazons en uitnodigende bankjes. En: She loves this park, with its green lawns and inviting benches. Nl: Toch heeft ze geen tijd om te stoppen, zelfs als haar lichaam haar vertelt dat ze moet vertragen. En: Yet, she has no time to stop, even if her body is telling her to slow down. Nl: Bas en Femke zitten op een bankje, nippend aan hun flessen water. En: Bas and Femke sit on a bench, sipping their bottles of water. Nl: Ze kletsen over alledaagse zaken, maar hun ogen zien Anouk rennen in de verte. En: They chat about everyday matters, but their eyes see Anouk running in the distance. 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