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Are you ready to supercharge your Afrikaans 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 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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Our podcast will equip you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in regions where Afrikaans is primarily spoken, such as South Africa and Namibia. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • Anika's Day: Coffee Aromas, Friendship, and Courage

    Anika's Day: Coffee Aromas, Friendship, and Courage
    Dec 11 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Anika's Day: Coffee Aromas, Friendship, and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son skyn helder oor Stellenbosch se groen berge.En: The sun shines brightly over Stellenbosch's green mountains.Af: Dis somer en die strate brul met Kersfeesgeure en vrolike mense.En: It’s summer, and the streets buzz with Christmas scents and merry people.Af: In 'n hoek van die dorp ruik die koffiebranderai na vars gebrande boontjies.En: In a corner of the town, the coffee roasting house smells of freshly roasted beans.Af: Dis 'n plek waar vakmanne elke dag geurige drankies skep.En: It's a place where craftsmen create flavorful drinks every day.Af: Anika staan by die ingang van die branderai.En: Anika stands at the entrance of the roasting house.Af: Sy glimlag breed, maar daar is 'n fyn lagie sweet op haar voorkop.En: She smiles broadly, but there's a fine sheen of sweat on her forehead.Af: Sy draai die ringetjie van haar koptelefoon om en luister na die geselskap van Johann en Mareli.En: She twists the ring of her headphones and listens to the conversation of Johann and Mareli.Af: Hulle is goue vriende, hier vir 'n dag van plesier en ontdekking.En: They are dear friends, here for a day of pleasure and discovery.Af: In die branderai is die lug warm en robuust van aroma.En: Inside the roasting house, the air is warm and robust with aroma.Af: Skenkers sypel lig uit die hoë vensters en verlig die koffietafels.En: Light streams through the high windows, illuminating the coffee tables.Af: Anika is opgewonde — sy het gehoop om 'n indruk te maak op die eienaars hier.En: Anika is excited — she hoped to make an impression on the owners here.Af: Wie weet? Miskien wag daar 'n geleentheid op haar.En: Who knows? Perhaps an opportunity awaits her.Af: Skielik voel Anika 'n swaai van duiseligheid.En: Suddenly, Anika feels a wave of dizziness.Af: Haar oë flikker vir 'n oomblik.En: Her eyes flicker for a moment.Af: Sy sug diep.En: She sighs deeply.Af: Sy wil nie die dag bederf nie, so sy hergroepeer en stap dapper voort.En: She doesn't want to ruin the day, so she regroups and steps forward bravely.Af: Johann se stem kom sag vanuit haar linkerkant.En: Johann’s voice comes softly from her left side.Af: “Anika, jy lyk bleek. Gaan dit reg?” vra hy met bedagsaamheid wat sy ken.En: “Anika, you look pale. Are you okay?” he asks with the thoughtfulness she knows.Af: “Nee, ek is reg,” antwoord Anika, glimlaggend al is haar kop swaar.En: “No, I am fine,” Anika answers, smiling even though her head is heavy.Af: Sy wil nie hê hulle moet bekommerd wees nie.En: She doesn't want them to worry.Af: Johann knik, maar sy oë hou haar in die oog.En: Johann nods, but his eyes keep a watch on her.Af: Hulle toer die branderai met bewondering.En: They tour the roasting house with admiration.Af: Elke masjien brul terwyl boontjies geroer en gebrand word.En: Every machine roars while beans are stirred and roasted.Af: Mareli vertel grappies en help die groep om lig te wees.En: Mareli tells jokes and helps keep the group lighthearted.Af: Almal lag en die feestelike gees is aansteeklik.En: Everyone laughs, and the festive spirit is infectious.Af: Toe voel Anika weer die wêreld om haar draai.En: Then Anika feels the world spin around her again.Af: Dit is erger hierdie keer.En: It is worse this time.Af: Voordat sy haar vriende kan waarsku, voel sy haarself neerval.En: Before she can warn her friends, she feels herself fall.Af: Johann roep uit en vang haar net betyds.En: Johann calls out and catches her just in time.Af: Die personeel en besoekers kyk geskok.En: The staff and visitors look shocked.Af: “Anika!” roep Mareli, haar stem vol kommer.En: “Anika!” calls Mareli, her voice full of concern.Af: Johann, kalm en vol kennis, lê Anika sagkens neer.En: Johann, calm and knowledgeable, gently lays Anika down.Af: Hy weet wat om te doen.En: He knows what to do.Af: Hy verseker dat sy genoeg asem kry en gee haar tyd om by te kom.En: He ensures she gets enough air and gives her time to come round.Af: Die wêreld stop, maar net vir 'n oomblik.En: The world stops, but just for a moment.Af: Nadat sy haar bewussyn herwin, ontmoet Anika die besorgde oë van haar vriende.En: After regaining her consciousness, Anika meets the concerned eyes of her friends.Af: Sy is oorstelp deur die aandag, die skaamte wat sy gevrees het, maar Johann glimlag bemoedigend.En: She is overwhelmed by the attention, the embarrassment she feared, but Johann smiles encouragingly.Af: “Jy moet vir ons vertel hoe jy gevoel het,” sê hy rustig.En: “You must tell us how you felt,” he says calmly.Af: Mareli knik, hou haar hand vas met ‘n sagte druk.En: Mareli nods, holding her hand with a soft press.Af: “Ons is hier vir jou,” voeg sy by.En: “We are here for you,” she adds.Af: Anika sug en voel 'n gewig van haar skouers gly.En: ...
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  • Courage Brews: A Life-Changing Moment in a Coffee Shop

    Courage Brews: A Life-Changing Moment in a Coffee Shop
    Dec 11 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Courage Brews: A Life-Changing Moment in a Coffee Shop Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son bak helder oor die stad.En: The sun shines brightly over the city.Af: Die lug is warm en vol die geure van somer.En: The air is warm and full of the scents of summer.Af: Binne die koffierooster ruik dit egter na vars gebrande koffiebonne.En: Inside the coffee roaster, however, it smells of freshly roasted coffee beans.Af: Pieter staan agter die toonbank en maak ‘n cappuccino vir ‘n klant.En: Pieter stands behind the counter and makes a cappuccino for a customer.Af: Die plek is vol mense.En: The place is full of people.Af: Laggende gesigte.En: Laughing faces.Af: Klokkies klingel elke keer as die deur oopgaan.En: Bells jingle every time the door opens.Af: Anika sit by haar gewone tafeltjie.En: Anika sits at her usual table.Af: Haar lewendige gees vul die lokaal soos altyd.En: Her lively spirit fills the room as always.Af: Sy praat met Lize, die nuwe trainee.En: She talks with Lize, the new trainee.Af: Lize probeer leer oor die verskillende koffies.En: Lize is trying to learn about the different coffees.Af: Sy knik terwyl Anika omtrent alles vertel.En: She nods as Anika tells her nearly everything.Af: Skielik gebeur iets wat niemand verwag nie.En: Suddenly, something happens that no one expects.Af: Anika sak stadig ineen op haar stoel.En: Anika slowly collapses in her chair.Af: Haar kop val vorentoe.En: Her head falls forward.Af: Haar arms slap.En: Her arms are limp.Af: Pieter sien die hele ding.En: Pieter sees the whole thing.Af: Sy hart klop vinnig.En: His heart beats fast.Af: Sy vingers bewe net effens toe hy die cappuccino neersit.En: His fingers tremble slightly as he puts down the cappuccino.Af: Hy kyk na Lize.En: He looks at Lize.Af: Sy staar na Anika met groot oë.En: She stares at Anika with wide eyes.Af: Iemand roep "Help!"En: Someone yells, "Help!"Af: Pieter weet hy moet iets doen.En: Pieter knows he must do something.Af: Maar wat?En: But what?Af: Hy voel vasgevang, onseker.En: He feels trapped, uncertain.Af: Sy droom om ‘n koffiewinkel te hê, lyk klein in vergelyking met wat nou voor hom lê.En: His dream of having a coffee shop seems small compared to what now lies ahead.Af: Maar hy moet optree.En: But he must act.Af: Hy stap vinnig na Anika.En: He quickly steps over to Anika.Af: “Lize! Bel die noodlyn!” roep hy sonder huiwering.En: “Lize! Call the emergency line!” he shouts without hesitation.Af: Soos hy by Anika gaan kniel, probeer hy die basiese Eerste Hulp wat hy onthou toepas.En: As he kneels by Anika, he tries to apply the basic First Aid he remembers.Af: Hy maak seker sy kan asemhaal.En: He makes sure she can breathe.Af: Hy bly kalm, of probeer ten minste.En: He stays calm, or at least tries to.Af: Lize is terug by die toonbank.En: Lize is back at the counter.Af: Sy gooi die telefoon op en begin gesels met die paramedici.En: She grabs the phone and starts talking to the paramedics.Af: Binne oomblikke blyk dit Anika begin weer beweeg.En: Within moments, it seems Anika begins to move again.Af: Sy maak haar oë stadig oop.En: She slowly opens her eyes.Af: “Dankie, Pieter,” fluister sy met ‘n flou glimlag.En: “Thank you, Pieter,” she whispers with a faint smile.Af: “Jy het my gehelp.”En: “You helped me.”Af: Pieter knik, verligting oorstroom hom.En: Pieter nods, relief flooding over him.Af: Sy hande het opgehou bewe.En: His hands have stopped shaking.Af: Hy voel ‘n nuwe selfvertroue.En: He feels a new confidence.Af: Miskien is hy nie net ‘n gewone barista nie.En: Maybe he isn't just an ordinary barista.Af: Miskien kan hy regtig ‘n verskil maak.En: Maybe he can really make a difference.Af: Toe die paramedici aankom, is Anika by haar volle bewussyn.En: When the paramedics arrive, Anika is fully conscious.Af: Haar glimlag het weer regtig geword.En: Her smile has become real again.Af: Die chaos gaan lê en die koffierooster vul weer met die bekende en gerusstellende geure van koffie.En: The chaos subsides, and the coffee roaster fills once more with the familiar and reassuring aromas of coffee.Af: Die sonstraal val deur die venster, en iets in Pieter verander.En: The sunbeam falls through the window, and something in Pieter changes.Af: Hy besef sy droom van ‘n eie koffieplek kan waar word.En: He realizes his dream of having his own coffee place can come true.Af: Hy het gewys hy kan meer wees.En: He's shown he can be more.Af: Die somer is vol moontlikhede.En: The summer is full of possibilities.Af: ‘n Rustige vrede vul die rooster.En: A peaceful calm fills the roaster.Af: Mense keuse die kafee gevul met gawering, en alles voel een minuut terug na normaal.En: People choose the café filled with warmth, and everything feels one minute back to normal.Af: Maar dinge is anders.En: But things are different.Af: Pieter sien die lewe nou met...
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  • Finding Clarity in the Drakensberge: A Summer of Self-Discovery

    Finding Clarity in the Drakensberge: A Summer of Self-Discovery
    Dec 10 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Finding Clarity in the Drakensberge: A Summer of Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-10-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die lug was helder en die son het warm geskyn oor die Drakensberge.En: The sky was clear and the sun shone warmly over the Drakensberge.Af: Wes die groen heuwels, wat met wildeflowers gesaai was, het die geestelike toevlug 'n kalm toevlugsoord gebied vir diegene wat verligting soek.En: The green hills to the west, sown with wildflowers, offered a tranquil retreat for those seeking relief.Af: Dit was somervakansie en jingle bells weerklink by die Kersfees program.En: It was summer vacation, and jingle bells echoed during the Christmas program.Af: Jongmense het van ver en wyd gekom om deel te wees van die skoolvakansieprogram.En: Young people had come from far and wide to be part of the school holiday program.Af: Maarten het langs die stroom gesit, sy voete in die koel water.En: Maarten sat by the stream, his feet in the cool water.Af: Hy het na die kabbelende water geluister en probeer om die stres te vergeet.En: He listened to the babbling water and tried to forget the stress.Af: Die eindeksamens was om die draai en sy gedagtes was 'n storm van twyfel.En: The final exams were just around the corner, and his thoughts were a storm of doubt.Af: Drome van sy toekoms het hom ontwyk.En: Dreams of his future eluded him.Af: Elmarie, die vrywillige berader, het geloop en die jong mense dopgehou.En: Elmarie, the volunteer counselor, walked around observing the young people.Af: Haar hart was vol deernis vir die jong gesigte wat almal iets gesoek het.En: Her heart was full of compassion for the young faces, all searching for something.Af: Sy het Maarten opgemerk, alleen daar gesit, en sy angs was amper tasbaar.En: She noticed Maarten sitting alone, and his anxiety was almost palpable.Af: Elmarie het 'n doel gehad: om elke kind hier te help om hul moontlikhede te sien.En: Elmarie had a purpose: to help every child here see their possibilities.Af: "Maarten," het sy geroep toe sy nader stap. "Hoe gaan dit?"En: "Maarten," she called as she stepped closer. "How are you doing?"Af: Hy het opgekyk, effens verras. "Dis oké," het hy gesê, maar sy oë het anders vertel.En: He looked up, slightly surprised. "It's okay," he said, but his eyes told a different story.Af: Later dié dag het Elmarie 'n groepbespreking gelei.En: Later that day, Elmarie led a group discussion.Af: Maarten was onrustig, huiwerig om sy binneste gedagtes te deel.En: Maarten was restless, hesitant to share his innermost thoughts.Af: Maar daar was iets aan Elmarie se vriendelike teenwoordigheid wat hom laat ontspan het.En: But there was something about Elmarie's friendly presence that relaxed him.Af: Sy het 'n storie vertel van haar eie worstelinge as 'n jong student, haar twyfel en die pad na selfaanvaarding.En: She told a story of her own struggles as a young student, her doubts, and the path to self-acceptance.Af: "Soos 'n rivier wat sy pad vind, het ek geleer om te vertrou," het Elmarie sag gesê.En: "Like a river finding its way, I learned to trust," Elmarie said softly.Af: Haar storie het by Maarten aanklank gevind. Die woorde het soos 'n ligstraal oor sy onsekerhede geskyn.En: Her story resonated with Maarten. The words shone a light on his insecurities.Af: Nie lank daarna nie het Maarten sy hand opgesteek om te praat.En: Not long after, Maarten raised his hand to speak.Af: Sy woorde was stadig, maar vol betekenis.En: His words were slow, but full of meaning.Af: Hy het oor sy vrese gepraat, sy drome wat vaag was.En: He spoke about his fears, his dreams that were vague.Af: Die groep het geluister en verstaan.En: The group listened and understood.Af: Dit was 'n verligting vir Maarten om sy gedagtes uit te druk.En: It was a relief for Maarten to express his thoughts.Af: Aan die einde van die week, terwyl die son onder die Drakensberge gesak het, het Maarten en Elmarie 'n laaste gesprek gehad.En: At the end of the week, as the sun set over the Drakensberge, Maarten and Elmarie had one last conversation.Af: "Ek voel ligter," het Maarten gesê. "Ek weet nie al die antwoorde nie, maar ek dink dit is okay."En: "I feel lighter," Maarten said. "I don't know all the answers yet, but I think that's okay."Af: Elmarie het geglimlag, trots op sy verandering.En: Elmarie smiled, proud of his transformation.Af: Dit was nie net Maarten wat gegroei het nie; sy het ook geleer hoeveel krag in die eenvoudige daad van luister en begeleiding lê.En: It wasn't just Maarten who had grown; she had also learned how much power lies in the simple act of listening and guidance.Af: Met 'n nuwe selfvertroue het Maarten besluit om sy studies aan te pak, met die wete dat hy nie alleen is op sy reis nie.En: With new self-confidence, Maarten decided to tackle his studies, knowing that he was not alone on his journey.Af: In die stilte van die berge het hy vrede ...
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