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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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  • Aquarium Adventures: Elsa Discovers Her Voice Among the Waves

    Aquarium Adventures: Elsa Discovers Her Voice Among the Waves
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Aquarium Adventures: Elsa Discovers Her Voice Among the Waves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-02-27-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son dans helder oor Kaapstad en die somervakansie bring 'n see van opgewonde kinders na die Two Oceans Aquarium.En: The sun dances brightly over Kaapstad and the summer holiday brings a sea of excited children to the Two Oceans Aquarium.Af: Die akwarium se waterige blou lig, vol verskillende visse en seediere, trek almal in na sy magie.En: The aquarium's watery blue light, filled with different fish and sea creatures, draws everyone into its magic.Af: Onder hierdie klomp, drie kinders: Elsa, Ruben, en die verjaardagkind, Mika.En: Among this crowd, three children: Elsa, Ruben, and the birthday child, Mika.Af: Elsa staan by die ingang, speel met haar vingers.En: Elsa stands at the entrance, playing with her fingers.Af: Sy is gereeld stil in groot groepe, maar die akwarium is haar gunstelingplek.En: She is usually quiet in large groups, but the aquarium is her favorite place.Af: Haar hart klop vinniger van opwinding en angs terwyl sy na die ander kinders kyk wat oor die skaatsplanke hardloop.En: Her heart beats faster with excitement and anxiety as she watches the other children run over the skateboards.Af: “Kom, Elsa!” roep Ruben, haar lewendige neef.En: “Come, Elsa!” calls Ruben, her lively cousin.Af: Hy is altyd vol energie en gereed vir avontuur.En: He is always full of energy and ready for adventure.Af: “Ons gaan visse kyk!”En: “We're going to look at fish!”Af: Mika, met 'n verjaardaghoed op haar kop, lei die groep.En: Mika, with a birthday hat on her head, leads the group.Af: Sy wys na die reusagtige tenk vol skerwe met haaie en strale.En: She points to the gigantic tank full of sharks and rays.Af: “Hierdie is cool!” Mika se stem heers oor die groep, almal volg haar leiding.En: “This is cool!” Mika's voice rules over the group, everyone follows her lead.Af: Terwyl die ander kinders om Mika klomp, sluip Elsa na 'n kleiner tenk.En: While the other children gather around Mika, Elsa sneaks off to a smaller tank.Af: Die koraalriwwe binne vang haar aandag.En: The coral reefs within capture her attention.Af: ’n Akwariumpersoneellid praat oor mariene beskerming daar.En: An aquarium staff member talks about marine conservation there.Af: Elsa luister ingedagte, heel betower deur die kennis.En: Elsa listens thoughtfully, completely enthralled by the knowledge.Af: Sy huiwer kortliks, maar iets in haar binne dwing haar om op te staan.En: She hesitates briefly, but something inside her urges her to speak up.Af: “Wat kan ons doen om die see beter te beskerm?” vra sy skugter.En: “What can we do to better protect the ocean?” she asks shyly.Af: Die personeellid glimlag en begin ‘n gesprek oor volhoubaarheid en klimaatbewustheid.En: The staff member smiles and begins a conversation about sustainability and climate awareness.Af: Die ander, Mika en Ruben inkluis, draai om.En: The others, including Mika and Ruben, turn around.Af: Nie lank daarna nie, skuifel die groep nader en luister aandagtig.En: Not long after, the group shuffles closer and listens intently.Af: Mika kyk na Elsa met nuuskierigheid.En: Mika looks at Elsa with curiosity.Af: Ruben, van nature nuuskierig, sluit ook aan.En: Ruben, naturally curious, joins in as well.Af: Meer kinders vra vrae, en in geen tyd nie, is Elsa in 'n gesprekdom.En: More children ask questions, and in no time, Elsa is in a conversation dome.Af: Haar liefde vir die see en kennis bring almal nader.En: Her love for the sea and knowledge brings everyone closer.Af: Haar passie inspireer ander om saam te praat oor wat hul gesien het en wat hul geleer het.En: Her passion inspires others to talk about what they have seen and what they learned.Af: Uiteindelik, as die dag by die akwarium ten einde loop, voel Elsa iets nuuts - aanvaarding.En: Ultimately, as the day at the aquarium comes to a close, Elsa feels something new - acceptance.Af: Sy besef die waarde van haar stem en passie.En: She realizes the value of her voice and passion.Af: Soos hulle wegstap, sê Mika: “Jy weet regtig baie, Elsa. Dis gaaf!”En: As they walk away, Mika says, “You really know a lot, Elsa. That's cool!”Af: Ruben voeg by, “Volgende keer, moet jy ons dalk alles wys!”En: Ruben adds, “Next time, you should show us everything!”Af: Met 'n glimlag, voel Elsa ligter.En: With a smile, Elsa feels lighter.Af: Haar liefde vir mariene lewe het haar nie van die groep verwyder nie; dit het haar verbind.En: Her love for marine life didn't set her apart from the group; it connected her.Af: Sy stap saam met hulle, meer selfversekerd en tevrede.En: She walks with them, more confident and content.Af: Elke kind, 'n see van potensiaal, pas in die groter oseaan van vriendskap.En: Each child, a sea of potential, fits into the greater ocean of friendship.Af: Deur ...
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  • Brewing Reconciliation: Annelie's Journey of Home and Heart

    Brewing Reconciliation: Annelie's Journey of Home and Heart
    Feb 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Brewing Reconciliation: Annelie's Journey of Home and Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-02-26-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: In die hartjie van Kaapstad, in 'n klein koffiebrander, het die warm son deur die vensters in geskyn.En: In the heart of Kaapstad, in a small coffee roastery, the warm sun shone through the windows.Af: Die geure van vars gemaalde koffiebone het die lug gevul.En: The aroma of freshly ground coffee beans filled the air.Af: Annelie het daar gesit, haar vingers het liggies oor die rand van haar koffiekoppie beweeg.En: Annelie sat there, her fingers lightly moving over the rim of her coffee cup.Af: Sy het diep asemgehaal.En: She took a deep breath.Af: Dit was nie net 'n koppie koffie wat sy geniet het nie.En: It wasn't just a cup of coffee she was enjoying.Af: Dit was 'n oomblik van introspeksie, met haar verlede en haar toekoms wat voor haar uitstrek soos die tafel waaraan sy gesit het.En: It was a moment of introspection, with her past and her future stretching out before her like the table she sat at.Af: Pieter, haar kinderjare vriend, het agter die toonbank besig gelyk, maar het steeds tyd gevind om na haar toe te glimlag.En: Pieter, her childhood friend, looked busy behind the counter, but still found time to smile at her.Af: Hy het geweet sy was nie net daar vir die koffie nie.En: He knew she wasn't just there for the coffee.Af: Hulle het grootgeword op dieselfde landelike dorp, waar die son altyd langer gevoel het in die somer, en die lewe was eenvoudiger.En: They had grown up in the same rural town, where the summers always seemed to last longer, and life was simpler.Af: Hy was 'n vertroueling, 'n lewende skakel na haar wortels.En: He was a confidant, a living link to her roots.Af: "Annelie!" Johan se stem het bo die gegons van die kafee geklink.En: "Annelie!" Johan's voice rose above the hum of the café.Af: Haar hart het 'n slag oorgeslaan.En: Her heart skipped a beat.Af: Daar het hy gestaan - haar broer, so bekend en tog so vreemd in hierdie konteks van die stad.En: There he stood - her brother, so familiar and yet so strange in this city setting.Af: Sy hande was vuil soos dié van iemand wat gewoond is aan harde werk op die land.En: His hands were dirty like someone accustomed to hard work on the land.Af: Hy het om die tafel geloop en by haar aangesluit, met 'n swaar sug.En: He walked around the table and joined her with a heavy sigh.Af: "Ek moes jou sien, Johan. Dinge aanpak." Annelie het haar kop effens eenkant toe gedraai, onseker hoe om begin.En: "I had to see you, Johan. Face things." Annelie tilted her head slightly, uncertain how to begin.Af: "Ek weet." Het Johan stilweg gesê, terwyl sy oë die mense en die bedrywige atmosfeer oorskat het.En: "I know," Johan said quietly, his eyes surveying the people and the bustling atmosphere.Af: "Ek is moeg, Annelie. Die plaas is nie dieselfde sonder jou nie."En: "I'm tired, Annelie. The farm isn't the same without you."Af: "Ek het nooit bedoel om julle te verlaat nie," het sy geantwoord, haar stem sag maar vasberade.En: "I never meant to leave you," she replied, her voice soft but resolute.Af: "Ek het net my eie pad gesoek."En: "I was just seeking my own path."Af: Vir 'n oomblik het stilte tussen hulle ingesak, net onderbreek deur die gedempte klanke van die roastery.En: For a moment, silence settled between them, only broken by the muted sounds of the roastery.Af: Maar in hierdie stilte was daar begrip, groeiend soos die plante op die plaas wat Johan nou bestuur.En: But in this silence, there was understanding, growing like the plants on the farm that Johan now managed.Af: "Ek verstaan waarom jy weg is," Johan het erken.En: "I understand why you left," Johan admitted.Af: "Maar ek wens net jy was daar.En: "But I just wish you were there.Af: Met die oes en alles... Dit raak soms net te veel."En: With the harvest and everything... it sometimes becomes too much."Af: Annelie het haar broer in die oë gekyk en gesien dat dit nie net sy werk was wat sy rusteloosheid gevoed het nie, maar die liefde vir die huis wat hulle gedeel het.En: Annelie looked her brother in the eyes and saw that it wasn't just his work fueling his restlessness, but the love for the home they shared.Af: "Ek wil deel wees, Johan.En: "I want to be part of it, Johan.Af: Ek wil help.En: I want to help.Af: Ek sal meer gereeld tuiskom.En: I'll come home more often.Af: Maar ek kan nie my drome opgee nie."En: But I can't give up my dreams."Af: Johan het gesmile, 'n glimlag van ongesproke limpsis en aanvaarding.En: Johan smiled, a smile of unspoken understanding and acceptance.Af: "Ons kan dit regkry.En: "We can make it work.Af: Die plaas kan jou idees gebruik.En: The farm could use your ideas.Af: En ek kan skouer aan skouer staan."En: And I can stand shoulder to shoulder."Af: Vir die eerste keer het Annelie gevoel dat sy albei wêrelde kon hê.En: For the first time, ...
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  • Brewing Dreams: The Tale of a Barista's Bold New Blend

    Brewing Dreams: The Tale of a Barista's Bold New Blend
    Feb 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Brewing Dreams: The Tale of a Barista's Bold New Blend Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die geur van vars gebraaide koffiebone vul die lug van die koffieroostery in Stellenbosch.En: The smell of freshly roasted coffee beans filled the air of the coffee roastery in Stellenbosch.Af: Dit was 'n laat somersdag, en sonlig het deur die groot vensters gestroom, patrone van lig oor die industriële-styl interieur gegooi.En: It was a late summer’s day, and sunlight streamed through the large windows, casting patterns of light across the industrial-style interior.Af: Binne was daar 'n opgewondenheid, want Pieter het 'n nuwe koffiemengsel gereed vir sy kollegas om te probeer.En: Inside, there was an excitement because Pieter had a new coffee blend ready for his colleagues to try.Af: Pieter was 'n passievolle barista met 'n groot droom.En: Pieter was a passionate barista with a big dream.Af: Hy wou 'n unieke koffiemengsel skep wat nuwe kliënte sou lok en sy vaardighede sou demonstreer.En: He wanted to create a unique coffee blend that would attract new clients and showcase his skills.Af: Maar, daar was 'n hindernis.En: But there was an obstacle.Af: Annelie, die skeptiese bestuurder, het getwyfel of die mengsel winsgewend en aantreklik sou wees.En: Annelie, the skeptical manager, doubted whether the blend would be profitable and appealing.Af: Johan, 'n senior rooster, was nie oortuig van die enigmatigheid daarvan nie.En: Johan, a senior roaster, was not convinced about its uniqueness.Af: In die vergadering se hoek het Pieter gestaan, met 'n vasberadenheid wat in sy oë geskyn het.En: In the corner of the meeting, Pieter stood with determination shining in his eyes.Af: "Ek stel voor ons hou 'n proesessie," het Pieter gesê.En: "I propose we hold a tasting session," Pieter said.Af: Sy stem was vol entoesiasme.En: His voice was full of enthusiasm.Af: "Ek het die beste boontjies verkry wat hierdie geurige en ryk profiel sal wys."En: "I have acquired the best beans that will showcase this fragrant and rich profile."Af: Annelie het skepties haar wenkbroue lig.En: Annelie skeptically raised her eyebrows.Af: "Dit moet reeds 'n merk wees in die mark, Pieter.En: "It must already be a brand in the market, Pieter.Af: Ons het meer as net entoesiasme nodig," het sy gesê.En: We need more than just enthusiasm," she said.Af: Johan het effens geglimlag.En: Johan smiled slightly.Af: "Ek is bereid om dit 'n kans te gee," het hy stadig gesê, nog onseker.En: "I am willing to give it a chance," he said slowly, still uncertain.Af: Hulle het by die groot werktafel vergader.En: They gathered at the large worktable.Af: Pieter het die koffie met sorg voorberei, elke beweging noukeurig.En: Pieter prepared the coffee with care, each movement precise.Af: Die ryk aroma het stadig die kamer gevul.En: The rich aroma slowly filled the room.Af: Toe almal 'n koppie geproe het, was daar 'n oomblik van stilte.En: After everyone tasted a cup, there was a moment of silence.Af: "Dis anders... dis werklik opvallend," het Annelie uiteindelik gesê, iets van verrassing in haar stem.En: "It's different... it's really striking," Annelie finally said, something of surprise in her voice.Af: Johan het instemmend geknik.En: Johan nodded in agreement.Af: "Dit het iets spesiaal.En: "It has something special.Af: Ek kan nou die potensiaal sien," het hy bygevoeg.En: I can now see the potential," he added.Af: "Pieter, ek dink ons kan 'n beperkte uitgawe loods," het Annelie besluit.En: "Pieter, I think we can launch a limited edition," Annelie decided.Af: Maar net toe kom daar 'n kink in die kabel.En: But just then, a hitch arose.Af: "Wat van die volhoubare verkryging van hierdie boontjies?" het Johan gevra.En: "What about the sustainable sourcing of these beans?" Johan asked.Af: Die probleem het 'n stilte laat neerdaal.En: The problem caused a silence to descend.Af: Pieter het geswig, maar sy kop opgelig, vol nuwe begrip.En: Pieter hesitated, but he lifted his head, full of new understanding.Af: "Ek belowe ek sal werk aan volhoubare oplossings," het hy gesê, vastberade.En: "I promise I will work on sustainable solutions," he said, determined.Af: Met hierdie akkoord het hulle die vergadering afgesluit.En: With this agreement, they closed the meeting.Af: Pieter het 'n waardevolle les geleer oor die balans tussen kreatiwiteit en praktiese oorwegings.En: Pieter had learned a valuable lesson about the balance between creativity and practical considerations.Af: Hy het 'n nuwe waardering gehad vir die uitdaging van logistiek, en met nuwe vasberadenheid het hy en sy kollegas vooruitgebeur, gereed om die beperkte weergawe van die mengsel aan die wêreld vry te stel.En: He had a new appreciation for the challenge of logistics, and with renewed determination, he and his colleagues moved forward, ready to launch the limited edition of the blend to ...
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