{"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":"Lost in Transit: A Detective’s Pursuit Inside Urban Metropolis","slug":"lost-in-transit-a-detective-s-pursuit-inside-urban-metropolis","published_at":"2026-06-06T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282/lost-in-transit-a-detective-s-pursuit-inside-urban-metropolis","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-dutch-5975282","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-06-07-38-19-nl","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72384004/2026_06_06_07_38_19_nl_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Dutch : Lost in Transit: A Detective’s Pursuit Inside Urban Metropolis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-06-06-07-38-19-nl Story Transcript: Nl: In het hart van de drukke stad, waar treinen onafgebroken kwamen en gingen, stond het imposante station van Urban Metropolis. En: In the heart of the bustling city, where trains continuously came and went, stood the imposing station of Urban Metropolis. Nl: De stationshal was gevuld met mensen en het geluid van aankondigingen weerkaatste tegen de hoge plafonds. En: The station hall was filled with people, and the sound of announcements echoed against the high ceilings. Nl: Hier moest Bram zijn belangrijke koffertje ophalen. En: Here, Bram had to retrieve his important briefcase. Nl: Hij was een keurige accountant, gekomen voor een conferentie. En: He was a meticulous accountant, come for a conference. Nl: Maar die ochtend ging iets vreselijk mis. En: But that morning, something went terribly wrong. Nl: \"Bram, ik heb je koffertje niet kunnen vinden,\" zei Jordi met onrust in zijn stem. En: \"Bram, I couldn't find your briefcase,\" said Jordi with anxiety in his voice. Nl: Hij was Bram's collega, bekend om zijn ontspannen houding maar ook zijn vergeetachtigheid. En: He was Bram's colleague, known for his relaxed demeanor but also his forgetfulness. Nl: \"Sorry, het moet nog ergens in de bagageruimte zijn. En: \"Sorry, it must still be somewhere in the luggage room. Nl: Of misschien...\" Bram's hart bonsde harder. En: Or maybe...\" Bram's heart pounded harder. Nl: \"Jordi, mijn presentatie en het cadeau voor mijn neef! En: \"Jordi, my presentation and the gift for my nephew! Nl: We moeten het nu vinden,\" drong Bram aan. 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