Fluent Fiction - Danish

• Mortensaften: Love & Laughter in the Danish Countryside

  Fluent Fiction - Danish: Mortensaften: Love & Laughter in the Danish Countryside Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-19-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Efterårssolen kastede et gyldent skær over den danske landsby.En: The autumn sun cast a golden glow over the Danish village.Da: Løvet cracklede under fødderne, mens man gik op ad den snoede vej til Astrids bondegård.En: The leaves crackled underfoot as one walked up the winding road to Astrid's farmhouse.Da: Duften af ristede kastanjer og krydrede æbler fyldte luften.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and spiced apples filled the air.Da: Det var Mortensaften, og Astrid, familiens matriark, havde arbejdet flittigt i køkkenet for at forberede den traditionelle fest.En: It was Mortensaften, and Astrid, the family's matriarch, had been working diligently in the kitchen to prepare the traditional feast.Da: Køkkenets vinduer var dugget fra dampen af en saftig andesteg.En: The kitchen windows were fogged from the steam of a juicy roast duck.Da: Indenfor var stuerne pyntet med tørrede blade og små græskar.En: Inside, the rooms were decorated with dried leaves and small pumpkins.Da: Et knitrende bål i kaminen skabte en hyggelig varme.En: A crackling fire in the fireplace created a cozy warmth.Da: Astrid ønskede at samle sin familie til en mindeværdig aften, hvor latter og fællesskab kunne fylde rummet.En: Astrid wished to gather her family for a memorable evening, where laughter and togetherness could fill the room.Da: Jens, hendes ældste søn, sad i et hjørne med blikket fastlåst på sin telefon.En: Jens, her eldest son, sat in a corner, his gaze fixed on his phone.Da: Arbejdet havde slugt al hans energi, og selv nu, mens duften af brunede kartofler lokkede, kunne han ikke slippe sine bekymringer.En: Work had consumed all his energy, and even now, as the scent of browned potatoes tempted him, he couldn't let go of his worries.Da: Kasper, den yngste, så tankefuld ud, idet han stirrede ud ad vinduet mod de farverige efterårsblade.En: Kasper, the youngest, looked thoughtful as he stared out the window at the colorful autumn leaves.Da: Han overvejede en stor livsændring, og usikkerheden veg ikke fra hans sind.En: He was contemplating a major life change, and the uncertainty would not leave his mind.Da: Astrid børstede mel af sine hænder og besluttede sig for at tale med hver af dem for at forstå deres uro.En: Astrid brushed flour off her hands and decided to talk to each of them to understand their unease.Da: Hun gik først hen til Jens.En: She first went over to Jens.Da: "Hvordan går det, min dreng?"En: "How are you, my boy?"Da: spurgte hun blidt.En: she asked gently.Da: Hans skuldre sank, og han betragtede sine hænder.En: His shoulders sagged, and he looked at his hands.Da: "Det er arbejdet, mor.En: "It's work, mom.Da: Jeg føler aldrig, jeg er god nok."En: I never feel like I'm good enough."Da: Astrid nikkede forstående og krammede ham.En: Astrid nodded understandingly and hugged him.Da: "Vi finder ud af det sammen.En: "We'll figure it out together.Da: Det lover jeg."En: I promise."Da: Derefter fandt hun Kasper ved vinduet.En: Then she found Kasper by the window.Da: "Der er noget, der trykker dig, skat," sagde hun.En: "Something's bothering you, honey," she said.Da: Han sukkede.En: He sighed.Da: "Jeg overvejer at flytte til byen.En: "I'm considering moving to the city.Da: Men jeg er usikker."En: But I'm unsure."Da: "Det er okay at være i tvivl," svarede Astrid.En: "It's okay to have doubts," Astrid replied.Da: Hun rakte ud og klemte hans hånd, "Uanset hvad, støtter vi dig."En: She reached out and squeezed his hand, "No matter what, we support you."Da: Da aftenen nærmede sig, satte familien sig rundt om det dækkede bord.En: As the evening approached, the family sat around the set table.Da: Astrid rejste sig med et glas i hånden og holdt en rørende tale.En: Astrid stood up with a glass in hand and gave a heartfelt speech.Da: “Familie er det, der binder os sammen.En: “Family is what binds us together.Da: Vi står sammen i tykt og tyndt.” Ordene fik Jens og Kasper til at kigge på hinanden.En: We stand together through thick and thin.” The words made Jens and Kasper look at each other.Da: Jens satte sin telefon væk og sagde: "Jeg er ked af, jeg har været fjern.En: Jens put his phone away and said, "I'm sorry for being distant.Da: Det stopper i aften."En: That stops tonight."Da: Kasper tog en dyb indånding.En: Kasper took a deep breath.Da: "Og jeg vil sigte efter mine drømme, men jeg vil altid komme hjem."En: "And I will aim for my dreams, but I will always come home."Da: De talte åbent om deres frygt og drømme.En: They spoke openly about their fears and dreams.Da: Bordet blev fyldt med dybsindig samtale, smil og nye løfter.En: The table was filled with profound conversation, smiles, and new promises.Da: Astrid så på sine drenge med et lettet hjerte.En: Astrid looked at her boys with a relieved heart.Da: Hun havde skabt det øjeblik af samhørighed, hun ønskede så brændende.En: She had created the moment of togetherness she so dearly wished for.Da: Aftenen endte med latter og kærlige omfavnelser.En: The evening ended with laughter and loving embraces.Da: Udenfor blafrede stjernerne på den klare nattehimmel.En: Outside, the stars twinkled in the clear night sky.Da: Indenfor havde de fundet styrken til at møde morgendagens udfordringer, sammen som en familie.En: Inside, they had found the strength to face tomorrow’s challenges, together as a family. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårssolenvillage: landsbywinding: snoedefarmhouse: bondegårdroasted: ristedespiced: krydredematriarch: matriarkdiligently: flittigtfeast: festfogged: duggetsteam: dampencozy: hyggeligunease: uroeldest: ældsteconsumed: slugttempted: lokkedecontemplating: overvejedeuncertainty: usikkerhedensagged: sanksupport: støtterheartfelt: rørendeprofound: dybsindigpromises: løfterrelieved: lettettogetherness: samhørighedembraces: omfavnelsertwinkled: blafredegather: samlebothering: trykkerstrength: styrken

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• When Snowflakes Fall: A Mother's Journey to Help Her Daughter

  Fluent Fiction - Danish: When Snowflakes Fall: A Mother's Journey to Help Her Daughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en kølig eftermiddag i november.En: It was a chilly afternoon in November.Da: Bladene dansede langs vejen, hvor små nisser i butiksvinduerne mindede folk om, at julen nærmede sig.En: The leaves danced along the road, where small nisser in shop windows reminded people that Christmas was approaching.Da: Maja kørte langsomt i sin bil gennem den moderne forstad, hvor lyset glimtede fra de pyntede huse og skolen, som lå i hjertet af nabolaget.En: Maja drove slowly in her car through the modern suburb, where the light twinkled from the decorated houses and the school, which lay at the heart of the neighborhood.Da: Maja var bekymret.En: Maja was worried.Da: Sofie, hendes datter, havde ikke været sig selv på det sidste.En: Sofie, her daughter, hadn't been herself lately.Da: Sofie var altid stille, men nu trak hun sig endnu mere.En: Sofie was always quiet, but now she was withdrawing even more.Da: Skolen?En: School?Da: Vennerne?En: Friends?Da: Eller bare det almindelige pres?En: Or just the ordinary pressure?Da: Maja kunne ikke helt finde ud af det.En: Maja couldn't quite figure it out.Da: Samtidig var Majas kalender fyldt til randen med deadlines, men hun besluttede sig alligevel for at tage tid fra arbejdet til at deltage i forældremødet.En: Meanwhile, Maja's calendar was filled to the brim with deadlines, but she decided to take time away from work to attend the parents' meeting.Da: Skolen var et farvestrålende sted.En: The school was a colorful place.Da: På opslagstavlerne hang der julekalendere og beskeder om den kommende julekoncert.En: On the bulletin boards hung advent calendars and messages about the upcoming Christmas concert.Da: Maja gik hurtigt gennem gangene, mens hun strammede frakken tættere om sig.En: Maja walked quickly through the halls, pulling her coat tighter around her.Da: I klasseværelset blev hun mødt af Lars, Sofies lærer.En: In the classroom, she was greeted by Lars, Sofie's teacher.Da: Lars var ung, entusiastisk og altid smilende.En: Lars was young, enthusiastic, and always smiling.Da: "Hej Maja," hilste han venligt, da hun trådte ind.En: "Hi Maja," he greeted kindly as she stepped in.Da: "Tak fordi du kom."En: "Thank you for coming."Da: Maja satte sig ned og tog en dyb indånding.En: Maja sat down and took a deep breath.Da: "Jeg er bekymret for Sofie," sagde hun.En: "I'm worried about Sofie," she said.Da: "Hun virker ikke glad for tiden."En: "She doesn't seem happy lately."Da: Lars nikkede forstående.En: Lars nodded understandingly.Da: "Jeg har også lagt mærke til, at hun er blevet mere tilbagetrukket i klassen," sagde han.En: "I've also noticed she's become more withdrawn in class," he said.Da: "Men jeg tror, vi kan hjælpe hende sammen."En: "But I think we can help her together."Da: I det øjeblik åbnede døren, og Sofie trådte ind.En: At that moment, the door opened, and Sofie stepped in.Da: Hun satte sig forsigtigt ved siden af Maja og så op på læreren.En: She sat carefully next to Maja and looked up at the teacher.Da: "Jeg føler mig presset," sagde hun pludselig.En: "I feel pressured," she suddenly said.Da: "Opgaverne.En: "The assignments.Da: Vennerne.En: The friends.Da: Alt er bare meget."En: Everything is just a lot."Da: Maja følte en bølge af følelser.En: Maja felt a wave of emotions.Da: "Vi vil gerne hjælpe," sagde hun blidt.En: "We want to help," she said gently.Da: Lars bøjede sig frem og sagde: "Vi kan lave en plan.En: Lars leaned forward and said, "We can make a plan.Da: Måske kan Sofie få en mentor i klassen?En: Maybe Sofie can get a mentor in the class?Da: Og vi kan fokusere på de emner, du synes er svære."En: And we can focus on the subjects you find difficult."Da: De tre blev enige om en plan, som gav Sofie mere støtte både derhjemme og i skolen.En: The three agreed on a plan that would give Sofie more support both at home and at school.Da: Lars ville holde et særligt øje med hende, mens Maja ville sørge for, at hendes datter følte sig hørt og værdsat.En: Lars would keep a special eye on her, while Maja would ensure that her daughter felt heard and appreciated.Da: På vej ud af skolen følte Maja sig lettere.En: On the way out of the school, Maja felt lighter.Da: Hun indså, hvor vigtigt det var at være til stede i Sofies liv, og hvordan små ændringer kunne skabe en stor forskel.En: She realized how important it was to be present in Sofie's life and how small changes could make a big difference.Da: Sofie virkede også mere afslappet ved tanken om, at hun ikke var alene.En: Sofie also seemed more relaxed at the thought that she wasn't alone.Da: Efterhånden som de gik mod deres bil, begyndte de første snefnug at falde stille ned.En: As they approached their car, the first snowflakes began to fall quietly.Da: "Vi klarer det," sagde Maja med et smil, og Sofie nikkede, mens lyset fra julelysene dansede om dem.En: "We'll manage," Maja said with a smile, and Sofie nodded, while the light from the Christmas lights danced around them. Vocabulary Words:chilly: køligleaves: bladeneapproaching: nærmede sigsuburb: forstadtwinkled: glimtedeworried: bekymretwithdrawing: trak sigfigure: finde ud afdeadline: deadlineattend: deltagecolourful: farvestrålendebulletin: opslagstavlerneadvent calendar: julekalenderconcert: koncertgreeted: hilsteenthusiastic: entusiastiskwithdrawn: tilbagetrukketassignments: opgavernepressured: pressetleaned: bøjedementor: mentorsubjects: emnersupport: støtteensured: sørge forlightweight: letpresence: til stederealized: indsåchanges: ændringerdifference: forskelsnowflakes: snefnug

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• A Cozy Dinner Turns into a Race Against Time

  Fluent Fiction - Danish: A Cozy Dinner Turns into a Race Against Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Freja tog en dyb indånding og kiggede ud på de gyldne blade, der blidt faldt fra træerne i den stille forstadskvarter.En: Freja took a deep breath and looked out at the golden leaves gently falling from the trees in the quiet suburban neighborhood.Da: Solen kastede et blødt lys hen over hendes spisestue, hvor lysene var tændt, og bordet var pænt dækket.En: The sun cast a soft light across her dining room, where the lights were on, and the table was neatly set.Da: Hun smilte til sig selv.En: She smiled to herself.Da: Middagen var klar, og hun glædede sig til en hyggelig aften med sin lille familie og sin bror Mikkel, der var på besøg fra København.En: The dinner was ready, and she looked forward to a cozy evening with her small family and her brother Mikkel, who was visiting from København.Da: Mikkel dukkede straks op med sin traditionelle venlige energi, "Hej, Freja!En: Mikkel appeared immediately with his usual friendly energy, "Hi, Freja!Da: Det dufter dejligt her!"En: It smells wonderful in here!"Da: sagde han og gav hende et stort kram.En: he said and gave her a big hug.Da: Ved bordet sad hendes datter, Signe, allerede spændt.En: At the table sat her daughter, Signe, already excited.Da: Hun elskede, når onkel Mikkel kom på besøg.En: She loved it when Uncle Mikkel came to visit.Da: Freja satte maden på bordet og sagde: "Velbekomme alle sammen."En: Freja placed the food on the table and said, "Enjoy your meal, everyone."Da: De begyndte at spise, og stemningen var afslappet, fyldt med latter og historier om Mikkels seneste eventyr i storbyen.En: They began to eat, and the atmosphere was relaxed, filled with laughter and stories of Mikkel's latest adventures in the big city.Da: Men pludselig ændrede alt sig.En: But suddenly everything changed.Da: Signe begyndte at hoste voldsomt.En: Signe began to cough violently.Da: "Mor, jeg har det ikke godt," kvækkede hun og greb om sin hals.En: "Mom, I don't feel well," she croaked, grabbing her throat.Da: Frejas hjerte sprang et slag over.En: Freja's heart skipped a beat.Da: Allergiske reaktioner var ikke nyt for Signe, men det var sjældent de kom så pludseligt og voldsomt.En: Allergic reactions weren't new for Signe, but it was rare for them to come on so suddenly and violently.Da: "Mikkel!"En: "Mikkel!"Da: sagde Freja hastigt, "Ring til 112 nu!"En: said Freja hastily, "Call 112 now!"Da: Han sprang op fra sin stol og greb sin telefon, men han tøvede, da han indså, at han ikke kendte stedets adresse.En: He jumped up from his chair and grabbed his phone, but hesitated when he realized he didn't know the address of the place.Da: Freja forblev rolig, trods panikken der truede med at overmande hende.En: Freja remained calm, despite the panic threatening to overwhelm her.Da: "Det er på skærmen i entréen," instruerede hun, mens hun hurtigt tog fat i førstehjælpskassen.En: "It's on the screen in the entryway," she instructed, while quickly grabbing the first aid kit.Da: Signe sad nu med anstrengt vejrtrækning, og Freja begyndte at give hende førstehjælp.En: Signe was now breathing laboriously, and Freja began to administer first aid.Da: Mikkel fik endelig fat i ambulancetjenesten og forklarede situationen.En: Mikkel finally reached the emergency services and explained the situation.Da: Udenfor hørtes hurtigt sirenerne nærme sig.En: Outside, the sirens quickly approached.Da: Just som Signe's tilstand blev værre, dukkede det medicinske personale op ved døren.En: Just as Signe's condition worsened, the medical personnel appeared at the door.Da: Tiden føltes som en evighed, men de professionelle trådte hurtigt til og gav Signe den nødvendige behandling.En: Time felt like an eternity, but the professionals quickly stepped in and provided Signe with the necessary treatment.Da: Freja kunne endelig trække vejret dybt igen.En: Freja could finally breathe deeply again.Da: Mens Signe blev stabiliseret, samledes alle omkring hende.En: As Signe was stabilized, everyone gathered around her.Da: Deres hjerter bankede stadig hurtigt, men der var en fælles følelse af lettelse.En: Their hearts were still racing, but there was a shared feeling of relief.Da: "Du klarede det godt, søs," sagde Mikkel stille og klappede Freja på skulderen.En: "You did well, sis," said Mikkel quietly, patting Freja on the shoulder.Da: Da de alle sad sammen efter lidt tid, mærkede Freja en ny styrke indeni sig selv.En: As they all sat together after a while, Freja felt a new strength within herself.Da: Forsamlingen, der engang bare skulle være en hyggelig middag, viste sig at være en stærk påmindelse om familie og det bånd, der binder dem.En: The gathering, which was once just meant to be a cozy dinner, turned out to be a strong reminder of family and the bond that ties them.Da: Mikkel talte tint om at blive i et par dage for at hjælpe til, og Freja vidste nu, at uanset udfordringerne, kunne de klare dem sammen.En: Mikkel spoke tentatively about staying for a few days to help out, and Freja now knew that no matter the challenges, they could face them together.Da: Aftenen blev indhyllet i efterårsbladene igen, men den kærlighed og beslutsomhed, der var vokset, lyste klart i deres lille hjem.En: The evening was enveloped in autumn leaves again, but the love and determination that had grown shone brightly in their little home. Vocabulary Words:suburban: forstadskvarterneatly: pæntcozy: hyggeligappeared: dukkede optentatively: tintgently: blidtdining room: spisestueadventures: eventyrviolently: voldsomtcroaked: kvækkedehastily: hastigthesitated: tøvedeentryway: entréenlaboriously: anstrengtadminister: giveemergency services: ambulancetjenestensirens: sirenerneworsened: blev værrecondition: tilstandeternity: evighedbreathe deeply: trække vejret dybtstabilized: stabiliseretgathered: samledesrelief: lettelseenveloped: indhylletdetermination: beslutsomhedracing: bankede hurtigtrealized: indsåthreatening: truedeprompted: instruerede

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• From Lattes to Love: A Cross-Cultural Connection in København

  Fluent Fiction - Danish: From Lattes to Love: A Cross-Cultural Connection in København Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-da Story Transcript:Da: Efteråret havde lagt tæppe af gyldne blade over København, og universitetskollegiets lounge var fyldt med en duft af friskbrygget kaffe.En: Autumn had laid a blanket of golden leaves over København, and the college lounge was filled with the scent of freshly brewed coffee.Da: Solens stråler spillede ind gennem de store vinduer og oplyste rummet, hvor studerende snakkede levende om alt fra studier til kommende ferier.En: The sun's rays streamed through the large windows, illuminating the room where students chatted animatedly about everything from studies to upcoming vacations.Da: Lars sad lidt for sig selv i den ene ende af sofaen, med en bog liggende på skødet.En: Lars sat a bit by himself at one end of the sofa, with a book resting on his lap.Da: Han var en forholdsvis stille dansk student, der elskede poesi.En: He was a relatively quiet Danish student who loved poetry.Da: Han kiggede op, da Anton, en af hans venner og arrangør af studiegruppen, kom hen og satte sig.En: He looked up when Anton, one of his friends and the organizer of the study group, came over and sat down.Da: "Det her bliver spændende," sagde Anton med et grin og kastede et blik rundt i rummet.En: "This is going to be exciting," said Anton with a grin, glancing around the room.Da: "Jeg har inviteret Emilie fra din forelæsning."En: "I’ve invited Emilie from your lecture."Da: Lars nikkede, men en snert af nervøsitet bredte sig i hans indre.En: Lars nodded, but a hint of nervousness spread inside him.Da: Han havde set Emilie i klassen.En: He had seen Emilie in class.Da: Hun var amerikansk udvekslingsstudent – altid nysgerrig og engageret.En: She was an American exchange student—always curious and engaged.Da: Men hun havde en tydelig længsel i blikket, som viste, at hun savnede sit hjem.En: But there was a clear longing in her gaze, showing that she missed her home.Da: Lidt senere ankom Emilie med et smil, der lyste op i rummet.En: A little later, Emilie arrived with a smile that lit up the room.Da: Hun satte sig ved siden af Lars, og gruppeopgaven begyndte.En: She sat next to Lars, and the group assignment began.Da: "Jeg elsker litteratur," sagde hun entusiastisk.En: "I love literature," she said enthusiastically.Da: "Det minder mig om kunst; hver sætning er som en penselstrøg."En: "It reminds me of art; every sentence is like a brushstroke."Da: Lars tøvede lidt, men besluttede at tale.En: Lars hesitated a bit but decided to speak.Da: "Poesi er det sprog, hvor man kan sige meget med få ord," svarede han og mødte hendes blik.En: "Poetry is the language where you can say a lot with few words," he replied, meeting her gaze.Da: Som ugen gik, fandt de to sig selv ofte sammen i diskussioner om både kunst og poesi.En: As the week went on, the two found themselves frequently in discussions about both art and poetry.Da: Emilie fortalte om Thanksgiving, en højtid hun var vant til at fejre hjemme i USA.En: Emilie talked about Thanksgiving, a holiday she was used to celebrating back home in the USA.Da: Lars lyttede, fascineret af traditionerne.En: Lars listened, fascinated by the traditions.Da: En aften læste gruppen et digt, der handlede om længsel og hjemve.En: One evening, the group read a poem about longing and homesickness.Da: Lars og Emilie udvekslede et blik, som om de begge forstod noget dybere.En: Lars and Emilie exchanged a glance, as if they both understood something deeper.Da: Det skabte en umiddelbar forbindelse.En: It created an immediate connection.Da: Som dagene blev kortere, begyndte Lars og Emilie at tilbringe mere tid sammen uden for studiet.En: As the days grew shorter, Lars and Emilie began spending more time together outside of their studies.Da: De besluttede at fejre en lille Thanksgiving middag sammen med deres nye venner og senere tage til lokale kulturelle begivenheder i København.En: They decided to celebrate a small Thanksgiving dinner with their new friends and later attend local cultural events in København.Da: Lars opdagede, at han kunne være åben og udtrykke sig mere frit.En: Lars discovered that he could be open and express himself more freely.Da: Emilie begyndte at føle sig mere hjemme, hendes naturlige nysgerrighed voksede, og hun fandt en form for tilhørsforhold, hun ikke havde forventet.En: Emilie began to feel more at home, her natural curiosity growing, and she found a sense of belonging she hadn't expected.Da: De to studerende tog hinanden i hånden, klar til at udforske både hinandens og deres egne kulturer, og deres forhold voksede sig stærkere for hvert skridt, de tog sammen.En: The two students held hands, ready to explore both each other's and their own cultures, and their relationship grew stronger with each step they took together.Da: København, med dens farverige liv og varme, blev en ny slags hjem for dem begge.En: København, with its colorful life and warmth, became a new kind of home for them both. Vocabulary Words:autumn: efterårblanket: tæppebrewed: friskbryggetilluminating: oplystechatted: snakkedeanimatedly: levendeupcoming: kommendevacations: ferierlap: skødetrelatively: forholdsvispoetry: poesinervousness: nervøsitetexchange student: udvekslingsstudentcurious: nysgerriglonging: længselhomesickness: hjemveliterature: litteraturbrushstroke: penselstrøghesitated: tøvedeglance: blikassignment: opgavefascinated: fascinerettraditions: traditionerimmediate: umiddelbarconnection: forbindelsecultural events: kulturelle begivenhederdiscover: opdageexpress: udtrykkebelonging: tilhørsforholdexplore: udforske

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• Freja's Leap: Balancing College with Freelance Success

  Fluent Fiction - Danish: Freja's Leap: Balancing College with Freelance Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2025-11-17-08-38-20-da Story Transcript:Da: Vinden blæste gennem campus, og træernes orange blade faldt som et tæppe over stierne udenfor.En: The wind blew through the campus, and the trees' orange leaves fell like a carpet over the paths outside.Da: Indenfor i kollegiets fællesrum sad Freja og stirrede på sin bærbare computer.En: Inside the college common room, Freja sat staring at her laptop.Da: De farverige plakater og noter på væggene inspirerede hende, men desperation prægede hendes tanker.En: The colorful posters and notes on the walls inspired her, but desperation filled her thoughts.Da: Freja boede med sin mor, der knoklede med to jobs.En: Freja lived with her mother, who worked hard at two jobs.Da: Ting var stramme derhjemme, og Freja følte en stærk trang til at hjælpe.En: Things were tight at home, and Freja felt a strong urge to help.Da: "Jeg kan ikke bare se på," tænkte hun.En: "I can't just watch," she thought.Da: I samme rum sad Kasper, hendes bedste ven og opbakning.En: In the same room sat Kasper, her best friend and support.Da: Han havde altid haft en praktisk indstilling til problemer.En: He always had a practical approach to problems.Da: "Freja, måske er freelance-arbejde lige noget for dig?En: "Freja, maybe freelance work is just the thing for you?"Da: " Kasper foreslog det, mens han skænkede en kop kaffe til dem begge.En: Kasper suggested, as he poured a cup of coffee for them both.Da: "Du kan gøre det her fra kollegiet.En: "You can do it from the dorm."Da: "Freja havde allerede overvejet det, men hendes studier fyldte meget.En: Freja had already considered it, but her studies were demanding.Da: Hun takkede ham med et lille smil men bekymrede sig stadig.En: She thanked him with a small smile but was still worried.Da: "Jeg er bange for, at det vil påvirke min eksamen," sagde hun.En: "I'm afraid it will affect my exams," she said.Da: "Og min mor.En: "And my mom...Da: jeg er bekymret for hendes helbred.En: I'm worried about her health."Da: "Alligevel besluttede Freja at prøve.En: Nonetheless, Freja decided to try.Da: Hun ledte online efter freelance arbejde, mens Kasper hjalp med at lave en plan.En: She searched online for freelance work while Kasper helped make a plan.Da: Han hjalp med at strukturere hendes tidsplan, så hun kunne fokusere.En: He helped structure her schedule so she could focus.Da: En aften poppede en jobmulighed op.En: One evening, a job opportunity popped up.Da: Det var en skribentopgave, og det så lovende ud.En: It was a writing assignment, and it looked promising.Da: Men der var en kort deadline.En: But there was a short deadline.Da: Freja så tøvende på Kasper.En: Freja looked hesitantly at Kasper.Da: "Hvad nu hvis jeg ikke kan nå begge dele?En: "What if I can't manage both?"Da: " spurgte hun nervøst.En: she asked nervously.Da: Kasper satte sig ved siden af hende, "Vi klarer det sammen.En: Kasper sat down next to her, "We'll handle it together.Da: Jeg hjælper dig med at prioritere, så får vi det hele til at gå op.En: I'll help you prioritize, and we'll make it all work out."Da: "De næste dage arbejdede Freja målrettet.En: The next few days, Freja worked diligently.Da: Med Kaspers hjælp læste hun til eksamen om morgenen og skrev på projektet om eftermiddagen.En: With Kasper's help, she studied for exams in the morning and worked on the project in the afternoon.Da: De store vinduer i fællesrummet gav dem udsigt til bladene, der nu lå som et tykt tæppe på jorden.En: The large windows in the common room gave them a view of the leaves, now lying like a thick carpet on the ground.Da: Endelig kom dagen, hvor Freja skulle aflevere projektet og gå til eksamen.En: Finally, the day came when Freja had to submit the project and take the exam.Da: Hun trykkede på "send" på sin computer og følte lettelse.En: She pressed "send" on her computer and felt relief.Da: Eksamen gik godt, og senere kom nyheden om, at projektet var blevet godt modtaget.En: The exam went well, and later came the news that the project had been well received.Da: Freja satte sig ved siden af Kasper i fællesrummet den aften.En: Freja sat next to Kasper in the common room that evening.Da: "Tak, fordi du troede på mig," sagde hun.En: "Thank you for believing in me," she said.Da: "Jeg tror, jeg kan håndtere det hele.En: "I think I can handle it all."Da: "Kasper smilede.En: Kasper smiled.Da: "Du er mere end i stand," sagde han.En: "You're more than capable," he said.Da: "Nogle gange skal man bare have lidt hjælp.En: "Sometimes you just need a little help."Da: "Freja følte sig styrket og indså vigtigheden af at acceptere hjælp fra dem omkring hende.En: Freja felt empowered and realized the importance of accepting help from those around her.Da: Hun kunne nu balancere sine ansvar og fortsætte med at støtte sin mor.En: She could now balance her responsibilities and continue to support her mother.Da: Udenfor var luften kold, men inde i kollegiet var venskabets varme tydelig.En: Outside, the air was cold, but inside the dorm, the warmth of friendship was evident. Vocabulary Words:blew: blæstecarpet: tæppedesperation: desperationcommon room: fællesrumstaring: stirredeposters: plakaterthoughts: tankertight: strammeurge: trangpractical: praktiskfreelance: freelancedorm: kollegietdemanding: fyldte megetschedule: tidsplanopportunity: muligheddeadline: deadlinehesitantly: tøvendeprioritize: prioriterediligently: målrettetsubmit: aflevererelief: lettelsebelieving: troedecapable: i standempowered: styrketaccepting: acceptereresponsibilities: ansvarsupport: opbakninginspired: inspireredestructure: strukturerewarming: varme

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