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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.

Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Cape Town, Stellenbosch, or Franschhoek? Maybe you want to speak Afrikaans with your grandparents from Pretoria?

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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  • From Silent Turmoil to Unbreakable Bonds: A Journey to Remember

    From Silent Turmoil to Unbreakable Bonds: A Journey to Remember
    Feb 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: From Silent Turmoil to Unbreakable Bonds: A Journey to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-02-09-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son het helder oor die horison geskyn toe Pieter, Arno en Liesl hulle reis na die Tuinroete begin het.En: The sun shone brightly over the horizon as Pieter, Arno, and Liesl began their journey to the Tuinroete.Af: Die pad was lank en kronkelend, maar die natuurskoon was asemrowend.En: The road was long and winding, but the scenery was breathtaking.Af: Die groen berge en die eindelose blou see was soos iets uit 'n prentjiemooi boek.En: The green mountains and the endless blue sea were like something out of a picture-perfect book.Af: Almal was opgewonde, maar diep binne-in Pieter was daar 'n stille wroeging.En: Everyone was excited, but deep inside Pieter there was a silent turmoil.Af: Pieter het by die venster uitgestaar.En: Pieter stared out the window.Af: Hy het altyd 'n liefde vir die natuur gehad, maar deesdae het dit gevoel asof iets ontbreek.En: He had always loved nature, but lately it felt as if something was missing.Af: Sy gedagtes het gereeld teruggedwaal na vroeëre jare vol lag en avonture met Arno en Liesl.En: His thoughts often drifted back to earlier years full of laughter and adventures with Arno and Liesl.Af: Nou was daar 'n afstand, en hy was nie seker hoe om dit reg te maak nie.En: Now there was a distance, and he wasn't sure how to fix it.Af: By hulle eerste stop, 'n klein baaitjie met fyngeweefde sand en ruisende golwe, het Pieter diep asemgehaal.En: At their first stop, a small bay with fine-grained sand and rustling waves, Pieter took a deep breath.Af: Hy het die soutlug ingedrink en sy vriende dopgehou.En: He drank in the salty air and watched his friends.Af: Liesl het in die water gespat, haar gelag aansteeklik en vry.En: Liesl splashed in the water, her laughter infectious and free.Af: Arno het foto's van die omgewing geneem, altyd die kunstenaar.En: Arno took photos of the surroundings, always the artist.Af: Die reënstortings het egter onverwags gekom.En: The showers, however, came unexpectedly.Af: Die wolke het vinnig saamgetrek, en binne minute was hulle deurdrenk.En: The clouds gathered quickly, and within minutes they were drenched.Af: Tog het die drietal aangehou glimlag, die reën dansend gevier.En: Yet the trio kept smiling, celebrating the rain with dance.Af: Hulle het 'n skuiling onder 'n groot boom geskep, waar hulle grappies vertel en stories gedeel het.En: They created a shelter under a large tree, where they told jokes and shared stories.Af: Pieter het uiteindelik 'n kans gesien om sy hart oop te maak.En: Pieter finally saw a chance to open his heart.Af: "Ek is jammer," het Pieter gesê, sy stem effens bewerig.En: "I'm sorry," Pieter said, his voice slightly shaky.Af: "Ek voel asof ek julle verloor het.En: "I feel like I've lost you.Af: Ek wil nie voel asof ek aan die kantlyn is nie.En: I don't want to feel like I'm on the sidelines."Af: "Liesl het begripvol geglimlag.En: Liesl smiled understandingly.Af: "Ons is altyd hier, Pieter.En: "We're always here, Pieter.Af: Ons slaan nie sonder jou nie.En: We don't sail without you."Af: "Arno het geknik, sy hand op Pieter se skouer gesit.En: Arno nodded, placing his hand on Pieter's shoulder.Af: "Vriendskap het sy getye.En: "Friendship has its tides.Af: Maar die see bly altyd dieselfde.En: But the sea always remains the same."Af: "Hulle het gepraat tot die son begin sak het, die lug vol skakerings van pienk en oranje.En: They talked until the sun began to set, the sky full of shades of pink and orange.Af: Die reën het opgeklaar, en 'n kalm rustigheid het neergedaal.En: The rain cleared, and a calm tranquility descended.Af: Pieter het besef dat hulle vriendskap, soos die natuur, 'n leeftyd vol seisoene het, elkeen uniek, maar ewigdurend.En: Pieter realized that their friendship, like nature, is a lifetime full of seasons, each unique but everlasting.Af: Op die laaste dag het hulle voor die terugrit besluit om die oseaan in te duik.En: On the last day, before the return trip, they decided to dive into the ocean.Af: Die water was balmy en bevrydend.En: The water was balmy and liberating.Af: Plesier het die lug gevul, en lentegolwe het hulle verkwik.En: Joy filled the air, and the spring waves were refreshing.Af: Pieter het sy arms wyd uitgestrek, asof hy die natuur en sy vriende in 'n warm omhelsing kon sluit.En: Pieter stretched his arms wide, as if he could embrace nature and his friends in a warm hug.Af: Toe hulle uit die water stap, het Pieter geweet dat hy nie weer alleen of afwesig sou voel nie.En: As they stepped out of the water, Pieter knew he would never feel alone or absent again.Af: Hy het sy liefde vir die natuur herontdek, en daardeur sy plek in die lewe van sy vriende bevestig.En: He rediscovered his love for nature, and through it, confirmed his place in his friends' lives.Af: 'n ...
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  • Love Blooms Amid Allergic Reactions in Kirstenbosch Gardens

    Love Blooms Amid Allergic Reactions in Kirstenbosch Gardens
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Love Blooms Amid Allergic Reactions in Kirstenbosch Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-02-08-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die warm somerson straal helder oor die Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuin.En: The warm summer sun shines brightly over the Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuin.Af: Blomme blom in helder kleure en 'n sagte geur hang in die lug.En: Flowers bloom in bright colors and a soft fragrance hangs in the air.Af: Dis Valentynsdag, en alles voel soos 'n sprokie.En: It's Valentine's Day, and everything feels like a fairy tale.Af: Die tuin lê aan die voet van Tafelberg, en die omgewing is prentjiemooi.En: The garden lies at the foot of Tafelberg, and the surroundings are picturesque.Af: Pieter, Anika, en Marlene stap rustig deur die paadjies.En: Pieter, Anika, and Marlene walk leisurely along the paths.Af: Pieter beplan al maande om vir Anika hier in hierdie paradys voor te stel.En: Pieter has been planning for months to propose to Anika here in this paradise.Af: Hy weet sy hou van die tuin se rustigheid en skoonheid.En: He knows she loves the garden's tranquility and beauty.Af: Maar die dag is nie heeltemal soos hy dit beplan het nie.En: But the day is not exactly as he had planned.Af: Pieter hou sy hand stewig in sy sak.En: Pieter holds his hand firmly in his pocket.Af: Hy voel die ring se gladde oppervlak en sy hart klop in sy bors.En: He feels the ring's smooth surface and his heart beats in his chest.Af: Anika glimlag en kyk na 'n veld vol wildblomme.En: Anika smiles and looks at a field full of wildflowers.Af: Marlene stap langs hulle, kalm en bedagsaam, sy het 'n vermoede oor wat Pieter beplan.En: Marlene walks beside them, calm and thoughtful, she has a suspicion about what Pieter has planned.Af: Skielik hou Anika stil.En: Suddenly Anika stops.Af: Sy vryf oor haar arm en trek haar neus op.En: She rubs her arm and wrinkles her nose.Af: "Ek dink ek het 'n allergiese reaksie op iets," sê sy gespanne.En: "I think I'm having an allergic reaction to something," she says tensely.Af: Haar vel begin rooi en vlekkerig word.En: Her skin begins to turn red and blotchy.Af: Pieter se hart sak.En: Pieter's heart sinks.Af: Dit is nie deel van sy plan nie.En: This is not part of his plan.Af: Marlene spring vinnig in aksie en vra Anika om stadig asem te haal.En: Marlene quickly springs into action and asks Anika to breathe slowly.Af: Pieter is bekommerd en moet vinnig besluit.En: Pieter is worried and needs to decide quickly.Af: Hy kyk na die ring in sy sak en dan na Anika se gesig, wat nou meer ontsteld lyk.En: He looks at the ring in his pocket and then at Anika's face, which now looks more distressed.Af: Sy gesig versag en hy maak sy besluit.En: His expression softens and he makes his decision.Af: "Marlene, ek sal na die eerstehulpsentrum toe hardloop," sê Pieter en begin hardloop.En: "Marlene, I'll run to the first aid center," says Pieter and starts running.Af: Die tuin is groot en die paadjies kronkel, maar hy ken die pad.En: The garden is large and the paths meander, but he knows the way.Af: Hy het die plek goed beplan voor die tyd, juis vir enige noodgevalle.En: He had planned the location well beforehand, just in case of any emergencies.Af: Intussen bly Marlene by Anika en praat kalm met haar.En: Meanwhile, Marlene stays with Anika and speaks calmly to her.Af: "Jy gaan regkom, moenie bekommerd wees nie.En: "You're going to be okay, don't worry.Af: Pieter gaan gou terug wees.En: Pieter will be back soon."Af: " Anika knik en probeer haar asemhaling kalmeer.En: Anika nods and tries to calm her breathing.Af: Na 'n paar minute kom Pieter terug met 'n noodhulpkissie.En: After a few minutes, Pieter returns with a first aid kit.Af: Hulle doen wat nodig is en binnekort begin Anika se toestand verbeter.En: They do what is necessary and soon Anika's condition begins to improve.Af: Sy glimlag flou na hom.En: She smiles faintly at him.Af: "Dankie, Pieter," sê sy sag.En: "Thank you, Pieter," she says softly.Af: Pieter kyk na Anika en sien die betekenis van die dag.En: Pieter looks at Anika and sees the meaning of the day.Af: Die setting was dalk reg, maar die oomblik het in iets belangriker verander.En: The setting might have been right, but the moment has transformed into something more important.Af: "Anika," sê hy, sy oë vol liefde, "ek het besef dat regte liefde nie 'n perfekte oomblik nodig het nie, net ons twee saam.En: "Anika," he says, his eyes full of love, "I realized that true love doesn't need a perfect moment, just the two of us together."Af: "Anika glimlag weer, hierdie keer met opregte warmte.En: Anika smiles again, this time with genuine warmth.Af: Marlene staan nader en gee vir Pieter 'n waarderende kyk.En: Marlene steps closer and gives Pieter a grateful look.Af: Almal weet, die dag is spesiaal, anders as beplan, maar perfek soos dit was bedoel om te wees.En: Everyone knows the day is special, different ...
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  • The Perfect Gift: Crafting Love at Kirstenbosch Gardens

    The Perfect Gift: Crafting Love at Kirstenbosch Gardens
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: The Perfect Gift: Crafting Love at Kirstenbosch Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die lug was aangenaam warm in laat somer.En: The air was pleasantly warm in late summer.Af: Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuin was vol kleurvolle blomme, vars geure en rustigheid.En: Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuin was full of colorful flowers, fresh scents, and tranquility.Af: Johan en Pieter het stadig deur die wandelpaaie gestap.En: Johan and Pieter walked slowly through the walking paths.Af: Oral om hulle was voëls wat fladder en sing, en die indrukwekkende Tafelberg het in die verte geheers.En: All around them were birds that fluttered and sang, and the impressive Tafelberg reigned in the distance.Af: "Valentynsdag is naby, Pieter," het Johan gesê, sy oë op die verskeidenheid van geskenke wat rondom hulle uitgestal is.En: "Valentine's Day is near, Pieter," Johan said, his eyes on the variety of gifts displayed around them.Af: Sy stem was vol onsekerheid.En: His voice was full of uncertainty.Af: Hy wou die perfekte geskenk vir Marlize kies.En: He wanted to choose the perfect gift for Marlize.Af: Iets uniek wat sy liefde vir haar sou wys.En: Something unique that would show his love for her.Af: Pieter, die mens wat altyd prakties dink, het met 'n glimlag omgedraai.En: Pieter, the person who always thinks practically, turned with a smile.Af: "Kry sommer vir haar 'n mooi bossie blomme. Dames hou dan mos daarvan," het hy gespot.En: "Just get her a nice bunch of flowers. Ladies like that sort of thing," he teased.Af: "Sy het al baie blomme gekry, Pieter. Ek wil iets spesiaal hê," het Johan aangedring, en sy mond vol van twyfel gebyt.En: "She's already received many flowers, Pieter. I want something special," Johan insisted, biting his mouth full of doubt.Af: Hulle het voor 'n stalletjie gaan staan waar alles van geurig seep tot pragtige handgemaakte artikels beskikbaar was.En: They stood in front of a stall where everything from fragrant soap to beautiful handmade items was available.Af: Maar niks het vir Johan geskreeu dat dit die regte keuse was nie.En: But nothing screamed at Johan that it was the right choice.Af: Hulle het verder gestap, verby blommebeddings wat helder ontplof het in die sonlig, toe 'n klein winkeltjie Johan se aandag getrek het.En: They walked further, past flower beds that exploded brightly in the sunlight, when a small shop caught Johan's attention.Af: Daar, tussen klomp items, het die mooiste handgemaakte voëhuisies gestaan.En: There, among many items, stood the most beautiful handmade birdhouses.Af: Dadelik het hy aan Marlize gedink en haar liefde vir voëls en die natuur onthou.En: Immediately, he thought of Marlize and remembered her love for birds and nature.Af: "Dis dit! Marlize hou van voëls. Ek kan 'n klein tuin vir haar maak," het Johan opgewonde uitgeroep.En: "That's it! Marlize loves birds. I can make a small garden for her," Johan exclaimed excitedly.Af: Pieter het sy kop geknik, tog met 'n effense ongeloof.En: Pieter nodded his head, though with slight disbelief.Af: "As jy so sê..."En: "If you say so..."Af: Johan het nie getwyfel nie.En: Johan didn't hesitate.Af: Hy het 'n pragtige voëlhuisie gekies, met sjarme en karakter.En: He chose a beautiful birdhouse, with charm and character.Af: Saam met dit het hy inheemse blomsaadjies gekoop om 'n pragtige rusplek vir die voëls te skep, sommer reg agter Marlize se kombuisvenster.En: Along with it, he bought indigenous flower seeds to create a lovely resting place for the birds, right behind Marlize's kitchen window.Af: Met die voëlhuisie en saadjies in sy hande het Johan se twyfel verdwyn.En: With the birdhouse and seeds in his hands, Johan's doubts disappeared.Af: Hy het die tuin verlaat met 'n nuwe vertroue en 'n plan.En: He left the garden with new confidence and a plan.Af: Hy kon nie wag om Marlize te verras nie.En: He couldn't wait to surprise Marlize.Af: Hierdie geskenk sal meer wees as 'n gebaar; dit sal 'n nuwe ruimte skep vir hulle om saam te geniet.En: This gift would be more than a gesture; it would create a new space for them to enjoy together.Af: Teen die einde van die dag was Johan se hart lig en sy doel bereik.En: By the end of the day, Johan's heart was light and his goal achieved.Af: Hy het geleer dat om aan iemand anders se geluk te dink, die beste pad na tevredenheid was.En: He learned that thinking about someone else's happiness was the best path to satisfaction.Af: En so, met 'n selfvoldane glimlag, het Johan en Pieter die tuine verlaat, die gang met wonderlike herinneringe en 'n tas vol betekenisvolle omgee.En: And so, with a self-satisfied smile, Johan and Pieter left the gardens, the walkway filled with wonderful memories and a bag full of meaningful care. Vocabulary Words:pleasantly: aangenaamfragrant: geurigtranquility: rustigheidfluttered: fladderreigned: geheersvariety: ...
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