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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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  • Capturing Christmas: A Heartfelt Journey of Family and Art

    Capturing Christmas: A Heartfelt Journey of Family and Art
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Capturing Christmas: A Heartfelt Journey of Family and Art Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die helder somerson draai vrolik om Kirstenbosch se plante en bome.En: The bright summer sun cheerfully dances over the Kirstenbosch plants and trees.Af: Dit is Kersfees, en die tuine is vol van lag en vrolike gesels.En: It is Christmas, and the gardens are filled with laughter and cheerful conversation.Af: Die vars reuk van blomme vul die lug, en oral kan mens gesinne sien wat uitsit vir pieknieks.En: The fresh scent of flowers fills the air, and everywhere you can see families sitting down for picnics.Af: Liam het saam met sy familie, Elise en Thomas, onder 'n koelteboom gaan sit.En: Liam sat with his family, Elise and Thomas, under a shady tree.Af: Hulle het 'n kombers uitgesprei en die kos uitgepak.En: They spread out a blanket and unpacked the food.Af: 'n Kalkoenbroodjie, vars vrugte en koue drankies.En: A turkey sandwich, fresh fruits, and cold drinks.Af: Elise, met haar vriendelike, gesellige aard, het vir almal geglimlag terwyl sy orals aandag gee.En: Elise, with her friendly, sociable nature, smiled at everyone while giving attention everywhere.Af: Thomas het stories van die afgelope jaar vertel, en almal het vrolik gelag.En: Thomas told stories about the past year, and everyone laughed merrily.Af: Maar Liam was nog in gedagte.En: But Liam was still deep in thought.Af: Hy was lief vir die natuur.En: He loved nature.Af: Die pragtige blomkleure en die stilte tussen die bome het hom vreugde gegee.En: The beautiful flower colors and the silence among the trees brought him joy.Af: Hy het sy kamera styf vasgehou, sy geheime wapen om die wêreld soos hy dit sien vas te vang.En: He held his camera tightly, his secret weapon to capture the world as he sees it.Af: Daar was 'n fotografiewedstryd waarvoor hy graag wou inskryf.En: There was a photography competition he wanted to enter.Af: Dit was 'n kans om erkenning te kry, 'n manier vir hom om sy hart uit te stort sonder om woorde nodig te hê.En: It was a chance for recognition, a way for him to pour out his heart without needing words.Af: Tussen die piekniek en die speletjies het Liam begin rondkyk.En: Amidst the picnic and games, Liam began to look around.Af: Hy het gesien hoe die son mooi begin sak, 'n goue gloed oor die tuine sprei.En: He saw how the sun started to set beautifully, spreading a golden glow across the gardens.Af: Hy het 'n knoop gevoel; hy wou die perfekte oomblik vasvang, maar ook die tyd met sy familie waardeer wat hy so selde sien.En: He felt a conflict; he wanted to capture the perfect moment, yet also appreciate the time with his family whom he rarely sees.Af: Die vreugde van Kersfees was aanloklik, maar sy passie vir fotografie roep sterk aan hom.En: The joy of Christmas was enticing, but his passion for photography called strongly to him.Af: Hy het stadig opgestaan, Elise het in 'n sagte stem gesê: "Waarheen gaan jy, Liam?"En: He slowly stood up, and Elise said softly, "Where are you going, Liam?"Af: Hy het met 'n half glimlag gesê, "Ek wil net ’n foto neem."En: With a half-smile, he replied, "I just want to take a photo."Af: Thomas het sy hand gelig en gesê, "Moet nou nie te lank wees nie."En: Thomas raised his hand and said, "Don't take too long, okay?"Af: Liam het die pad langs die blombeddings gevolg.En: Liam followed the path along the flowerbeds.Af: Hy het geweet daar was 'n gedeelte met seldsame blomme by die groot bome.En: He knew there was a section with rare flowers near the large trees.Af: Die perfekte plek.En: The perfect place.Af: Die skaduwees van die son het ’n magiese patroon oor die aarde gemaak.En: The shadows of the sun created a magical pattern on the ground.Af: Hy het stilgestaan, asem gehou, en die kamera opgehef.En: He stopped, held his breath, and raised the camera.Af: Die click-geluid was soos musiek in sy ore.En: The click sound was like music to his ears.Af: Die oomblik was presies reg.En: The moment was just right.Af: Die perfekte lig, die blomme in volle blom, die bome trots en sterk.En: The perfect light, the flowers in full bloom, the trees proud and strong.Af: Hy het geweet dat hierdie foto spesiaal was.En: He knew that this photo was special.Af: Hy het diep ingeasem en na die piekniekplek teruggestap.En: He took a deep breath and walked back to the picnic spot.Af: Toe hy by sy familie kom, het hy die foto gewys.En: When he reached his family, he showed them the photo.Af: Elise het gou opgewonde geraak, "Dis pragtig, Liam!"En: Elise became excited quickly, "It's beautiful, Liam!"Af: Thomas het sy hand op Liam se skouer gesit, "Jy het regtig talent, seun."En: Thomas placed his hand on Liam's shoulder, "You truly have talent, son."Af: Liam het dadelik ’n ander gevoel.En: Liam immediately felt a different sensation.Af: Hy het besef dat hy nie alleen was nie.En: He realized ...
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  • Knysna's Christmas Market: A Tale of Unity Under Stormy Skies

    Knysna's Christmas Market: A Tale of Unity Under Stormy Skies
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Knysna's Christmas Market: A Tale of Unity Under Stormy Skies Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son skyn helder oor Knysna.En: The sun shines brightly over Knysna.Af: Die lug is vol van Kersfeesgees en somerse hitte.En: The air is full of Christmas spirit and summer heat.Af: Dit is die perfekte tyd vir Pieter, Elsa en Johan om hul Kersmark te organiseer.En: It is the perfect time for Pieter, Elsa, and Johan to organize their Christmas market.Af: Die dorp is pragtig versier met kleurvolle liggies en kerse.En: The town is beautifully decorated with colorful lights and candles.Af: Klank van vrolike gelag vul die strate.En: Sounds of cheerful laughter fill the streets.Af: Pieter sit by die lang tafel.En: Pieter sits at the long table.Af: Hy kyk oor die lyste van dinge wat nog gedoen moet word.En: He looks over the lists of things that still need to be done.Af: Sy geldsake maak hom bekommerd, maar die gedagte aan die goeie doel dryf hom vorentoe.En: His financial concerns worry him, but the thought of the good cause drives him forward.Af: Elsa sit langs hom en praat opgewonde oor idees om die mark te versier.En: Elsa sits beside him, excitedly talking about ideas to decorate the market.Af: Sy wil hê die kinders moet lag en speel.En: She wants the children to laugh and play.Af: Elsa vrees egter dat sy nie genoeg tyd saam met haar familie gaan spandeer nie.En: However, Elsa fears she won't spend enough time with her family.Af: Johan stap nader, dra 'n paar plakkate onder sy arm.En: Johan approaches, carrying a few posters under his arm.Af: Sy werk hou hom besig, maar hy wil alles effektief organiseer.En: His work keeps him busy, but he wants to organize everything efficiently.Af: "Ek het 'n roete vir die stalletjies beplan," sê hy, "maar ons moet vinnig werk.En: "I've planned a route for the stalls," he says, "but we need to work quickly.Af: Die tyd is min, en daar is kans vir reën."En: Time is short, and there's a chance of rain."Af: Die drie vriende kyk mekaar vraend aan.En: The three friends look at each other questioningly.Af: 'n Kersmark moet feestelik en sonnig wees.En: A Christmas market must be festive and sunny.Af: 'n Donker wolk hang in hul gedagtes.En: A dark cloud hangs in their thoughts.Af: Pieter besluit om meer plaaslike besighede om hulp te vra.En: Pieter decides to ask more local businesses for help.Af: Al is hy huiwerig om hulp te vra, weet hy dat dit nodig is.En: Although he is reluctant to ask for help, he knows it is necessary.Af: Toe die dag van die mark aanbreek, skyn die son helder.En: When the day of the market arrives, the sun shines brightly.Af: Stalletjies is bedek met handgemaakte items, kos en geskenke.En: Stalls are covered with handmade items, food, and gifts.Af: Mense stroom in - die geur van varsgebakte koekies hang in die lug.En: People stream in - the scent of freshly baked cookies hangs in the air.Af: Elsa en Johan glimlag breed.En: Elsa and Johan smile broadly.Af: Alles lyk reg... vir nou.En: Everything seems right... for now.Af: Skielik trek donker wolke in.En: Suddenly, dark clouds roll in.Af: 'n Onweersbui baljaar oor die dorp.En: A thunderstorm rages over the town.Af: Reën stort neer soos vloedwater.En: Rain pours down like floodwater.Af: Pieter se hart sink.En: Pieter's heart sinks.Af: Maar die gemeenskap van Knysna is sterk.En: But the community of Knysna is strong.Af: Mense beweeg vinnig om tafels, stalletjies en geskenke na 'n nabygeleë saal te dra.En: People quickly move tables, stalls, and gifts to a nearby hall.Af: Binne die warm en knus saal, leef die mark weer op.En: Inside the warm and cozy hall, the market comes alive again.Af: Die geluide van musiek en lag vul die lug.En: The sounds of music and laughter fill the air.Af: Pieter kyk rond en sien mense kuier en koop, meer as wat hy ooit verwag het.En: Pieter looks around and sees people socializing and shopping, more than he ever expected.Af: Hy glimlag, want hy weet nou dat saamwerk baie kragtiger is as alleenwerk.En: He smiles because now he knows that teamwork is much more powerful than working alone.Af: Die mark eindig suksesvol.En: The market ends successfully.Af: Elsa, Johan en Pieter stap saam na buite.En: Elsa, Johan, and Pieter step outside together.Af: Die reën het opgehou.En: The rain has stopped.Af: Hulle sien hoe die maan helder oor Knysna skyn.En: They see the moon shining brightly over Knysna.Af: Die gevoel van samehorigheid, van gemeenskaplike ondersteuning, gloei in hul harte.En: The feeling of togetherness, of community support, glows in their hearts.Af: Hulle het dit gedoen - nie alleen nie, maar saam.En: They did it - not alone, but together.Af: En die toekoms lyk helder.En: And the future looks bright. Vocabulary Words:shines: skyndecorated: versiercheerful: vrolikeconcerns: bekommerddecorate: versierfears: vreesquestioningly: vraendfestive: ...
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  • Home for Christmas: A Journey of Forgiveness and Reunion

    Home for Christmas: A Journey of Forgiveness and Reunion
    Dec 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Home for Christmas: A Journey of Forgiveness and Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-21-23-34-01-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son het helder en skitterend oor die plaas gedaal.En: The sun had descended brightly and dazzlingly over the farm.Af: Die wind het sag deur die wingerde van die Wes-Kaap gewaai.En: The wind blew softly through the vineyards of the Wes-Kaap.Af: Johan het ooswaarts gestap oor die ou gruispaadjie na sy familie se plaashuis.En: Johan walked eastward along the old gravel path to his family's farmhouse.Af: Hy het teruggekeer na die plaas vir die Kersvakansie, sy hart swaar met ongemaklike spesies van skuld en twyfel.En: He had returned to the farm for the Christmas holidays, his heart heavy with uncomfortable kinds of guilt and doubt.Af: Hy het in die stad gewerk, ver van sy wortels.En: He worked in the city, far from his roots.Af: Nou het hy besluit om terug te keer, maar was onseker of die gesin hom sou verwelkom.En: Now he had decided to return, but was unsure if the family would welcome him.Af: Veral sy pa, Pieter.En: Especially his father, Pieter.Af: Die plaashuis was lewendig.En: The farmhouse was lively.Af: Elize, Johan se ma, het besig gewemel in die kombuis.En: Elize, Johan's mother, was bustling in the kitchen.Af: Die geur van gebraaide wors en potbrood het die warm somerlug gevul.En: The smell of fried sausage and potbread filled the warm summer air.Af: Elize het Johan met 'n hartlike glimlag en 'n warm omhelsing gegroet, maar Johan se hart het steeds effens benoud geklop.En: Elize greeted Johan with a warm smile and a warm embrace, but Johan's heart still beat slightly anxiously.Af: "Johan," het sy gevra, "is jy reg vir Kersfees saam met ons?En: "Johan," she asked, "are you ready for Christmas with us?"Af: "Johan het knik.En: Johan nodded.Af: Hy het geweet dat die tyd aangebreek het om die klowe tussen hom en sy pa oor te steek.En: He knew that the time had come to bridge the gap between him and his father.Af: Die vermyding kon nie langer voortduur nie.En: The avoidance could no longer continue.Af: Daardie aand, onder die sterrehemel, het die familie aan 'n groot hou van Kersfees-ete gesit, om 'n tafel vol geurige geregte.En: That evening, under the starry sky, the family gathered for a large Christmas feast around a table full of fragrant dishes.Af: Johan het geweet die oomblik om met Pieter te praat sou binnekort aanbreek.En: Johan knew the moment to talk to Pieter would arrive soon.Af: Toe hulle uiteindelik die nagereg bedien het, het hy sy moed bymekaargeskraap en na sy pa gedraai.En: When they finally served dessert, he gathered his courage and turned to his father.Af: "Pa," het Johan begin, sy stem effens bewerig, maar sterk.En: "Pa," Johan began, his voice slightly shaky but strong.Af: "Ek moet met jou praat.En: "I need to talk to you.Af: Ek weet ons het nie altyd ooreengekom nie.En: I know we haven't always agreed.Af: Ek is jammer ek het weggegaan.En: I'm sorry I left.Af: Ek het gedink ek soek iets anders, maar ek het alles agtergelaat.En: I thought I wanted something different, but I left everything behind."Af: " Pieter het na sy seun gekyk, die plooie om sy oë effens sagter geword.En: Pieter looked at his son, the wrinkles around his eyes softening slightly.Af: "Dankie, Johan," het Pieter gesê.En: "Thank you, Johan," Pieter said.Af: "Ek verstaan jou stryd.En: "I understand your struggle.Af: Al wat ek wou hê, was om jou gelukkig te sien.En: All I ever wanted was to see you happy.Af: Ons het almal foute gemaak.En: We've all made mistakes."Af: "Die res van die familie het in stille afwagting gesit.En: The rest of the family sat in silent anticipation.Af: Daar was 'n lang oomblik van stilte voordat Pieter sy seun omhels het.En: There was a long moment of silence before Pieter embraced his son.Af: "Jy is tuis, seun," het hy gefluister.En: "You're home, son," he whispered.Af: Met dié woorde het iets soos 'n golf van vrede oor Johan gespoel.En: With those words, something like a wave of peace washed over Johan.Af: Die gesin het hervat om te lag en te gesels, die gewig van die verlede het weg gesmelt in die somerwarmte.En: The family resumed laughing and chatting, the weight of the past melting away in the summer warmth.Af: Johan het gesmile, 'n diep tevredenheid in sy hart.En: Johan smiled, a deep satisfaction in his heart.Af: Hy het geleer dat dapperheid en eerlikheid verhoudings kan genees, en daar, te midde van die Kersfees-vreugde, het hul gesin sterk uitgekom.En: He learned that bravery and honesty could heal relationships, and there, amid the Christmas joy, their family emerged strong.Af: Daardie Kersfees was een van versoening en nuwe begin, 'n fees van liefde en samehorigheid op die ou plaas, onder die eindelose blou lug van die Wes-Kaap.En: That Christmas was one of reconciliation and new beginnings, a celebration of love and togetherness on the old farm, under ...
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