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That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Afrikaans, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Afrikaans 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.

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  • Finding Harmony in the Shadows of Cango Caves

    Finding Harmony in the Shadows of Cango Caves
    2025/12/13
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Finding Harmony in the Shadows of Cango Caves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-13-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die heldersonne van die Kaap skyn helder oor die landskap, terwyl die motor van die Van der Merwe-familie deur die kronkelpaadjies slingert.En: The bright sun of the Kaap shines brightly over the landscape, as the Van der Merwe-family car winds through the twisting roads.Af: Die windpompie op die dashboard dans saam met elke draai.En: The windmill on the dashboard dances with every turn.Af: Die familie is op pad na die Cango-grotte vir 'n Kersfees-avontuur.En: The family is on their way to the Cango-caves for a Christmas adventure.Af: Maar binne-in die motor is die spanning tasbaar.En: But inside the car, the tension is palpable.Af: Riaan, die oudste broer, sit agter die stuur.En: Riaan, the eldest brother, sits behind the wheel.Af: Sy gesig is vasberade; hy wil hê hierdie vakansie moet soepel verloop, veral omdat die laaste paar Kersfeeste in chaos geëindig het.En: His face is determined; he wants this holiday to go smoothly, especially since the last few Christmases ended in chaos.Af: Langs hom sit sy ma, Marlise.En: Next to him sits his mother, Marlise.Af: Sy frons in spanning, haar senuwees staan dun.En: She frowns in tension, her nerves are frayed.Af: Agter in die motor, gesels Anel minagtend op haar selfoon.En: In the back of the car, Anel talks disdainfully on her cellphone.Af: Sy is die jonger suster wat voortdurend grense toets.En: She is the younger sister who constantly tests boundaries.Af: “Kan ons bietjie stop? Ek wil nie hier wees nie,” kla Anel vanuit die agtersitplek.En: "Can we stop a bit? I don’t want to be here," complains Anel from the back seat.Af: Marlise sug.En: Marlise sighs.Af: "Anel, ons is al klaar halfpad daar. Probeer geniet dit," sê Marlise gespanne.En: "Anel, we’re already halfway there. Try to enjoy it," says Marlise tensely.Af: Anel vou haar arms oor haar bors en staar by die venster uit.En: Anel folds her arms over her chest and stares out the window.Af: Uiteindelik besluit Riaan dat 'n stop by 'n skilderagtige uitkykpunt dalk 'n goeie plan is.En: Finally, Riaan decides that a stop at a scenic viewpoint might be a good plan.Af: Die gestamp van die motor stop, die lafenis van die natuurskoon belowe 'n oomblik van rus.En: The bumping of the car stops, the relief of the scenery promises a moment of rest.Af: Maar onderweg klim Anel uit die motor en begin 'n uitbarsting.En: But on the way, Anel gets out of the car and starts an outburst.Af: "Ek is moeg vir al hierdie reëls, altyd moet ek dit of dat doen!" protesteer sy hardop.En: "I’m tired of all these rules, always having to do this or that!" she protests loudly.Af: Marlise se gesig verander van moegheid na woede.En: Marlise's face changes from exhaustion to anger.Af: “Dis genoeg! Kom ons probeer net hierdie vakansie geniet,” sê Marlise ferm.En: "That’s enough! Let’s just try to enjoy this holiday," Marlise says firmly.Af: Die spanning vir Riaan is byna te veel.En: The tension for Riaan is almost too much.Af: In daardie oomblik staan hy tussen die twee, die golwe van die son oor sy rug.En: In that moment, he stands between the two, the waves of the sun over his back.Af: Hy voel die druk om die gesin bymekaar te hou.En: He feels the pressure to keep the family together.Af: Maar hy neem 'n diep asemteug, probeer om die dilemma vanuit Anel se perspektief te sien.En: But he takes a deep breath, tries to see the dilemma from Anel's perspective.Af: "Anel, ek verstaan jy voel vasgevang.En: "Anel, I understand you feel trapped.Af: Ek glo ons almal stres.En: I believe we are all stressed.Af: Maar onthou, ons moet mekaar help.En: But remember, we have to help each other.Af: Wat van ons kom saam en geniet die mooi Cango-grotte? Dit is nie elke dag dat ons 'n kans kry om so iets besonders te sien nie," sê hy kalm.En: What if we come together and enjoy the beautiful Cango-caves? It’s not every day we get a chance to see something so special," he says calmly.Af: Sy woorde sny deur die gespanne lug.En: His words cut through the tense air.Af: Anel glimlag flou, vir die heel eerste keer tydens die trip.En: Anel smiles faintly, for the very first time during the trip.Af: "Okay, Miskien kan ek probeer," sê Anel uiteindelik.En: "Okay, maybe I can try," Anel finally says.Af: Marlise draai haar kop stadig na Anel en dan Riaan.En: Marlise slowly turns her head to Anel and then Riaan.Af: 'n Oomblik van stilte, dan begin almal glimlag.En: A moment of silence, then everyone begins to smile.Af: Die reis hervat.En: The journey resumes.Af: By die magiese ingang van die Cango-grotte staar die gesin in verwondering.En: At the magical entrance of the Cango-caves, the family stares in awe.Af: Die grotte is asemrowend.En: The caves are breathtaking.Af: Die deurdringende koelte in die donker rotskamers bring verligting van ...
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  • Finding the Perfect Gift: A Tale of Heartfelt Simplicity

    Finding the Perfect Gift: A Tale of Heartfelt Simplicity
    2025/12/12
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Finding the Perfect Gift: A Tale of Heartfelt Simplicity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-12-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son skyn helder oor die V&A Waterfront.En: The sun shines brightly over the V&A Waterfront.Af: Dit is Desember, en die somerhitte het mense na die winkelsentrum gelok, in die hoop om die perfekte Kersgeskenke te vind.En: It is December, and the summer heat has drawn people to the shopping center, hoping to find the perfect Christmas gifts.Af: Feeste en liggies versier die gebou, terwyl die reuk van vars seekos in die lug hang.En: Festive decorations and lights adorn the building, while the smell of fresh seafood hangs in the air.Af: Annelise en Ruben stap langs die promenade.En: Annelise and Ruben walk along the promenade.Af: Annelise is hierin met 'n missie.En: Annelise is on a mission.Af: Sy wil 'n spesiale Kersgeskenk vir haar ma kry.En: She wants to get a special Christmas gift for her mom.Af: Haar ma is moeilik om te beïndruk, en Annelise voel altyd sy probeer te hard.En: Her mom is hard to impress, and Annelise always feels she tries too hard.Af: "Wat sou sy regtig wou hê?En: "What would she really want?"Af: " vra Annelise hardop vir haarself.En: Annelise asks aloud to herself.Af: Ruben, haar lojale vriend, glimlag.En: Ruben, her loyal friend, smiles.Af: "Miskien iets wat betekenis het, eerder as wat indruk maak?En: "Maybe something that has meaning, rather than makes an impression?"Af: " stel hy voor.En: he suggests.Af: Hy weet hoe belangrik dit vir Annelise is.En: He knows how important it is to Annelise.Af: "Dalk iets wat herinneringe vasvang.En: "Perhaps something that captures memories."Af: "In die winkels is daar 'n magdom keuses.En: In the stores, there are a myriad of choices.Af: Annelise voel die druk van die soek en die mense om haar raak te veel.En: Annelise feels the pressure of searching and the people around her becoming too much.Af: Sy neem 'n diep asemteug en dink terug aan haar kinderjare.En: She takes a deep breath and thinks back to her childhood.Af: Sy onthou 'n dag op die strand met haar ma, hoe hulle skulpe versamel het.En: She remembers a day on the beach with her mom, how they collected shells.Af: Daardie dag het altyd spesiaal vir haar gebly.En: That day has always remained special to her.Af: Skielik, terwyl sy deur 'n winkel stap, sien Annelise iets wat haar aandag trek.En: Suddenly, as she walks through a store, Annelise sees something that catches her attention.Af: 'n Pragtige hangertjie, gemaak van pêrels en skulpe.En: A beautiful pendant, made of pearls and shells.Af: Dit is eenvoudig, nie uitspattig nie.En: It's simple, not extravagant.Af: Dit laat haar dink aan daardie spesiale dag op die strand.En: It reminds her of that special day on the beach.Af: Sy weet in daardie oomblik, dit voel reg.En: She knows in that moment, it feels right.Af: Dit is wat sy moet koop.En: This is what she should buy.Af: "Natuurlik!En: "Of course!"Af: " sê sy opgewonde, terwyl sy die hangertjie vashou.En: she says excitedly, as she holds the pendant.Af: "Dis perfek, Ruben.En: "It's perfect, Ruben."Af: "Hulle stap stadig na die kassie, en Annelise voel 'n gewig van haar skouers lig.En: They walk slowly to the checkout, and Annelise feels a weight lift from her shoulders.Af: "Dankie dat jy hier is," sê sy.En: "Thank you for being here," she says.Af: "Bly ek kon help," antwoord Ruben met sy kenmerkende ontspanne glimlag.En: "Glad I could help," responds Ruben with his signature relaxed smile.Af: Met die geskenk veilig in haar sak, stap Annelise en Ruben uit die winkelsentrum.En: With the gift safely in her bag, Annelise and Ruben walk out of the shopping center.Af: Die son sak stadig oor die horison, en die geluid van die see raak sagter.En: The sun slowly sets over the horizon, and the sound of the sea becomes softer.Af: Annelise voel verlig, seker van haar keuse.En: Annelise feels relieved, confident in her choice.Af: Die betekenisvolle eenvoudigste geskenke lê die naaste aan die hart, besef sy nou.En: The most meaningful simple gifts lie closest to the heart, she now realizes.Af: Alhoewel sy die Kersgeskenk nog moet gee, weet sy dat sy nou iets veel meer waardevol gevind het – die waarde van haar eie instink en die krag van opregtheid.En: Although she has yet to give the Christmas gift, she knows she has found something much more valuable – the value of her own instincts and the power of sincerity.Af: Deur die helder someroggend weet sy dat sy nie perfeksie nodig het om waardevol en geliefd te voel nie.En: Through the bright summer morning, she knows she does not need perfection to feel valuable and loved. Vocabulary Words:shines: skynbrightly: helderdrawn: gelokfestive: feesteadorn: versierseafood: seekospromenade: promenademission: missieimpress: beïndrukmeaning: betekenismyriad: magdompressure: drukshells: skulpeextravagant: uitspattigpendant: ...
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    14 分
  • Holiday Hilarity: Anika's Unforgettable Aquarium Performance

    Holiday Hilarity: Anika's Unforgettable Aquarium Performance
    2025/12/12
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Holiday Hilarity: Anika's Unforgettable Aquarium Performance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-12-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son het helder oor die Kasteelberg geskyn en die somerbries het blommegeure oor die stad versprei.En: The sun shone brightly over Kasteelberg, and the summer breeze carried floral scents across the city.Af: Binne die Two Oceans Aquarium was Anika vol energie.En: Inside the Two Oceans Aquarium, Anika was full of energy.Af: Sy het haar glinsterende groen scuba-pak styf vasgemaak.En: She had fastened her glittering green scuba suit tightly.Af: Vandag se vertoning was belangrik.En: Today's performance was important.Af: Dit was Kersfees, en die akwarium was vol kinders wat na die feestelike versierings kyk.En: It was Christmas, and the aquarium was filled with children admiring the festive decorations.Af: Anika het in die spieël gekyk, haar oge blink van opwinding.En: Anika looked in the mirror, her eyes sparkling with excitement.Af: Sy was gereed om haar liefde vir mariene lewe met die wêreld te deel.En: She was ready to share her love for marine life with the world.Af: Langs haar kap Anika Leander op die skouer en glimlag.En: Beside her, Leander patted Anika on the shoulder and smiled.Af: Hy was die slim-hede marinebioloog met 'n speelse geaardheid.En: He was the witty marine biologist with a playful nature.Af: "Is jy gereed om 'n paar kersvader-hoede op die visse te sit?En: "Are you ready to put some Santa hats on the fish?"Af: " grap Leander en wys na die boks vol klein hoede.En: joked Leander, pointing at the box full of little hats.Af: Anika giggel.En: Anika giggled.Af: "Ek is gereed om almal te beïndruk!En: "I'm ready to impress everyone!"Af: " Maar diep binne, was sy ietwat senuweeagtig.En: But deep inside, she was somewhat nervous.Af: Sy was bekend vir haar lompheid en hoop vanaand gemaak sy nie 'n gemors nie.En: She was known for her clumsiness and hoped she wouldn't make a mess today.Af: Die klanke van die kersliedere het in die lug gehang toe die vertoning begin.En: The sounds of Christmas carols hung in the air as the show began.Af: Anika en Leander het die water oor hul lywe voel gly terwyl hulle in die groot tenk ingegaan het.En: Anika and Leander felt the water glide over their bodies as they entered the large tank.Af: Die kinders aan die ander kant van die glas het geskree en gewuif.En: The children on the other side of the glass shouted and waved.Af: Anika se hart het geswel van trots.En: Anika's heart swelled with pride.Af: Die vertoning het goed begin, met Anika wat alles uit haar geheue opdreun oor die wonders van die oseaan.En: The performance started well, with Anika reciting from memory all about the wonders of the ocean.Af: Maar toe, in haar ywer, het sy per ongeluk 'n groot hoeveelheid kos in die water gegooi.En: But then, in her enthusiasm, she accidentally dumped a large amount of food into the water.Af: Die visse het soos wervelwinde daar om haar gedraai.En: The fish swirled around her like whirlwinds.Af: Dit was 'n hewige maal van vinne en skubbe.En: It was a hectic flurry of fins and scales.Af: Anika kon die lag en verrassing van die kinders aan die anderkant van die glas sien en sy het ongemaklik geglimlag.En: Anika could see the laughter and surprise of the children on the other side of the glass, and she smiled awkwardly.Af: Haar wange was warm van verleentheid.En: Her cheeks were warm with embarrassment.Af: Leander het nader geswem en 'n patroon houe met sy vingers gemaak om haar te kalmeer.En: Leander swam closer and made a pattern of taps with his fingers to calm her.Af: Hy het 'n grap gemaak deur 'n kersvader-hoedjie op 'n verbouereerde vis se kop te sit, wat almal laat skater het.En: He made a joke by placing a Santa hat on a bewildered fish's head, which made everyone burst out laughing.Af: Anika het diep asemgehaal en besluit om die situasie te improviseer.En: Anika took a deep breath and decided to improvise the situation.Af: Met 'n lag het sy geweet daar was niks meer oor om te verlore nie.En: With a laugh, she knew there was nothing left to lose.Af: Sy het die gehoor vermaak deur grappige bewegings en snaakse gesigte te trek.En: She entertained the audience by making funny movements and silly faces.Af: Die kinders was verheug.En: The children were delighted.Af: Hulle het die skielike speelse beweging van die visse waardeer, en hul gelag was aansteeklik.En: They appreciated the sudden playful movement of the fish, and their laughter was infectious.Af: Uiteindelik het die vertoning geëindig, en toe Anika en Leander uit die tenk klim, het die applous hulle begroet.En: Finally, the performance ended, and when Anika and Leander climbed out of the tank, applause greeted them.Af: "Blykbaar is jou manier om die vis te voed 'n houer gunsteling," het Leander gesê, sy oë vol pret.En: "Apparently, your way of feeding the fish is a crowd favorite,"...
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