FluentFiction - Afrikaans Podcast Por FluentFiction.org arte de portada

FluentFiction - Afrikaans

FluentFiction - Afrikaans

De: FluentFiction.org
Escúchala gratis

OFERTA POR TIEMPO LIMITADO | Obtén 3 meses por US$0.99 al mes

$14.95/mes despues- se aplican términos.
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,
psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Afrikaans listening comprehension.

Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Verbeter jou luistervaardigheid vandag met ons Afrikaanse stories!Copyright FluentFiction.org Aprendizaje de Idiomas Educación
Episodios
  • Serendipity at The Green Tea Room: Rekindled Connections

    Serendipity at The Green Tea Room: Rekindled Connections
    Jan 6 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Serendipity at The Green Tea Room: Rekindled Connections Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-01-06-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son skyn helder oor Kaapstad, en 'n sagte briesie waai deur die stad.En: The sun shines brightly over Kaapstad, and a gentle breeze blows through the city.Af: Die Green Tea Room, 'n gesellige teekamer vol vintage teekoppies, sit stil onder die groot vensters wat na Tafelberg kyk.En: The Green Tea Room, a cozy tea room full of vintage tea cups, sits quietly under the large windows that look out onto Tafelberg.Af: Dit is hier waar Annelize, Riaan en Pieter mekaar toevallig raakloop, jare nadat hulle laas gesels het.En: It is here where Annelize, Riaan, and Pieter happen to run into each other by chance, years after they last spoke.Af: Annelize sit by 'n klein tafeltjie in die hoek, haar sketsboek oop voor haar.En: Annelize sits at a small table in the corner, her sketchbook open in front of her.Af: Sy teken die pragtige uitsig, maar haar gedagtes dwaal.En: She is drawing the beautiful view, but her thoughts wander.Af: Sy is 'n argitek, en hoewel sy sukses behaal het, voel sy onseker of haar lewenspad reg is.En: She is an architect, and although she has achieved success, she feels uncertain if her path in life is right.Af: Sy wonder stilweg of haar keuses sin maak.En: She silently wonders if her choices make sense.Af: Terwyl Riaan sy kitaar in sy een hand dra, stap hy in die teekamer in.En: As Riaan carries his guitar in one hand, he walks into the tea room.Af: Hy's net terug van 'n onsuksesvolle toer en hoop om sy loopbaan weer aan die gang te kry.En: He's just back from an unsuccessful tour and hopes to get his career on track again.Af: Hy sien Annelize en glimlag.En: He sees Annelize and smiles.Af: "Annelize!En: "Annelize!"Af: " roep hy uit.En: he calls out.Af: Sy kyk op en haar oë rek van verbasing.En: She looks up, and her eyes widen in surprise.Af: "Pieter, jy sal nie glo wie ek hier gevind het nie," sê Riaan, draaiend na die deur waar Pieter pas binnekom.En: "Pieter, you won't believe who I found here," says Riaan, turning to the door where Pieter has just entered.Af: Pieter lyk moeg, sy regskleredrag netjies en formeel.En: Pieter looks tired, his formal attire neat and formal.Af: Hy is suksesvol maar oorweldigend deur die stres van sy werk.En: He is successful but overwhelmed by the stress of his work.Af: Riaan en Annelize groet Pieter warm.En: Riaan and Annelize warmly greet Pieter.Af: Hulle sit by haar aan, gereed om die nuus van die verlede jare te deel.En: They sit with her, ready to share the news of the past years.Af: Die geselskap is gemaklik en onthou aan skooldae hardop lag.En: The conversation is comfortable, and they laugh aloud at their school days.Af: "Hoe gaan dit met julle werke?En: "How are your jobs going?"Af: " vra Annelize, en albei mans begin hul stories vertel.En: Annelize asks, and both men begin to tell their stories.Af: Hulle deel hul struwelinge en hoop vir die toekoms.En: They share their struggles and hopes for the future.Af: Riaan vertel hoe hy werk soek en sy passie vir musiek probeer vind.En: Riaan explains how he is looking for work and trying to find his passion for music.Af: Pieter weet nie of hy in die regspraktyk wil bly nie en dink aan nuwe moontlikhede.En: Pieter doesn't know if he wants to stay in law practice and considers new possibilities.Af: Terwyl sy na hulle luister, voel Annelize 'n drang om haar diep onsekerheid te deel, maar sy huiwer.En: As she listens to them, Annelize feels an urge to share her deep uncertainty, but she hesitates.Af: Hulle lyk albei met hul eie pad bestudeer.En: They both seem focused on their own paths.Af: Sy wonder of hulle haar sal verstaan.En: She wonders if they will understand her.Af: Dan haal sy diep asem en waag dit.En: Then she takes a deep breath and takes the risk.Af: "Ek voel soms vasgevang," bely sy.En: "Sometimes I feel trapped," she confesses.Af: "Ek is lief vir my werk, maar ek weet nie of dit my roep nie.En: "I love my work, but I don't know if it's my calling."Af: " Die woorde vloei oor haar lippe, en 'n gewig lig van haar skouers af.En: The words flow from her lips, and a weight lifts off her shoulders.Af: Beide Riaan en Pieter kyk haar met belangstelling aan.En: Both Riaan and Pieter look at her with interest.Af: Dit voel asof iets in die lug verander.En: It feels as if something in the air changes.Af: "Jy is nie alleen nie," sê Riaan sag.En: "You're not alone," Riaan says softly.Af: "Ons almal worstel met ons paaie.En: "We all struggle with our paths."Af: "Pieter knik.En: Pieter nods.Af: "Ek dink ons moet ons vrese aanspreek om vry te wees," voeg hy by.En: "I think we must confront our fears to be free," he adds.Af: Hulle geselsie draai tot 'n hartroerende bespreking oor drome en die soeke na betekenis.En: Their conversation turns into a moving discussion about dreams and the search for ...
    Más Menos
    16 m
  • A Day of Discovery: Unplanned Adventures at Kirstenbosch

    A Day of Discovery: Unplanned Adventures at Kirstenbosch
    Jan 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: A Day of Discovery: Unplanned Adventures at Kirstenbosch Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-01-05-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son skyn helder oor die Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuin.En: The sun shines brightly over the Kirstenbosch Botanical Garden.Af: Die dag is warm en vol belofte.En: The day is warm and full of promise.Af: Anika, Marnus, en Jaco stap rustig saam.En: Anika, Marnus, and Jaco walk leisurely together.Af: Hulle kom vir 'n piekniek en 'n bietjie inspirasie.En: They came for a picnic and a bit of inspiration.Af: Anika, 'n kunstenaar met 'n liefde vir die natuur, wil 'n unieke plek vind om te skets.En: Anika, an artist with a love for nature, wants to find a unique spot to sketch.Af: "Kom ons kyk wat ons hier kan ontdek," sê sy entoesiasties.En: "Let's see what we can discover here," she says enthusiastically.Af: Sy wink vir Jaco, wat sy kitaar oor sy skouer dra.En: She gestures to Jaco, who carries his guitar over his shoulder.Af: Hy het 'n ontspanne houding en hoop om 'n nuwe deuntjie te vind tussen die blomme en bome.En: He has a relaxed demeanor and hopes to find a new tune among the flowers and trees.Af: "Ek is saam met jou," glimlag hy.En: "I'm with you," he smiles.Af: Marnus draai sy oë rond.En: Marnus rolls his eyes.Af: "Ons het 'n plan, mense," herinner hy hulle.En: "We have a plan, people," he reminds them.Af: Hy hou sy gereëlde roete op sy selfoon dop.En: He keeps track of his planned route on his phone.Af: Hulle sou op 'n bekende plek piekniek hou, maar Anika wil verder gaan.En: They were supposed to picnic at a familiar spot, but Anika wants to venture further.Af: Uit pure liefde vir avontuur, steek Anika 'n ander pad in.En: Out of sheer love for adventure, Anika takes a different path.Af: "Dis tyd om te waag," roep sy oor haar skouer.En: "It's time to take a chance," she calls over her shoulder.Af: Sy voel die opgewondenheid borrel in haar binneste.En: She feels excitement bubbling inside her.Af: Marnus sug, maar besluit om te volg.En: Marnus sighs but decides to follow.Af: "Goed, maar ons moet betyds wees," waarsku hy.En: "Okay, but we need to be on time," he warns.Af: Hy lyk strak, maar diep binne hoop hy om iets onverwags te vind.En: He looks stern, but deep inside, he hopes to find something unexpected.Af: Jaco skuur sy kitaar aan die band.En: Jaco adjusts his guitar strap.Af: "Laat ons die pad vat," lag hy.En: "Let's hit the road," he laughs.Af: Sy gees is lig soos die briesie wat die tuin vul.En: His spirit is light like the breeze filling the garden.Af: Hulle stap 'n ruk totdat die pad versmelt met 'n skilderagtige uitsig.En: They walk for a while until the path merges with a picturesque view.Af: Die son begin sak en die lig draai oranje en goue kleure oor die veld vol fynbos.En: The sun begins to set, and the light casts orange and golden hues over the field full of fynbos.Af: Anika se asem word weggeslaan.En: Anika's breath is taken away.Af: "Dit is perfek," fluister sy.En: "This is perfect," she whispers.Af: Sy sit op die gras en begin onmiddellik haar sketsboek vul.En: She sits on the grass and immediately begins to fill her sketchbook.Af: Haar potlood dans oor die bladsy, en vergeet van tyd en plek.En: Her pencil dances across the page, and she forgets about time and place.Af: Marnus kyk om hom rond.En: Marnus looks around.Af: Die skoonheid en rustigheid sak oor hom in.En: The beauty and tranquility settle over him.Af: Vir die eerste keer laat hy die planne los en geniet die oomblik.En: For the first time, he lets go of the plans and enjoys the moment.Af: "Okay, dit was 'n goeie idee," erken hy, sy stem sagter en voller bewondering.En: "Okay, this was a good idea," he admits, his voice softer and full of admiration.Af: Jaco, geïnspireer deur die toneel, strum 'n paar nuwe akkoorde.En: Jaco, inspired by the scene, strums a few new chords.Af: Die geluid vul die lug.En: The sound fills the air.Af: Hy voel 'n nuwe liedjie in sy hart vorm, een wat die dag se reis vasvang.En: He feels a new song forming in his heart, one capturing the day's journey.Af: Uiteindelik, met die laaste sonlig, voltooi Anika haar kunswerk.En: Finally, with the last sunlight, Anika completes her artwork.Af: Haar hart is vol vervulling.En: Her heart is full of fulfillment.Af: Almal kyk na die prent en besef hoeveel die plek vir hulle beteken.En: Everyone looks at the piece and realizes how much the place means to them.Af: Anika glimlag na haar vriende.En: Anika smiles at her friends.Af: Sy ken nou die waarde van geduld en saamwees.En: She now knows the value of patience and togetherness.Af: Marnus leer om soms die rigiede planne te laat vaar en net te geniet.En: Marnus learns to sometimes let go of rigid plans and just enjoy.Af: En Jaco voel 'n nuwe gedetermineerdheid en vind dat inspirasie orals kan opduik.En: And Jaco feels a new determination, finding that inspiration can appear anywhere.Af: Die ...
    Más Menos
    16 m
  • Finding Strength in Community: Anri's Market Day Revelation

    Finding Strength in Community: Anri's Market Day Revelation
    Jan 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Finding Strength in Community: Anri's Market Day Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-01-05-08-38-19-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son skyn helder oor Greenmarket Square.En: The sun shines brightly over Greenmarket Square.Af: 'n Vrolike warboel van kleure en geure vul die lug.En: A cheerful jumble of colors and scents fills the air.Af: Anri sit agter haar stalletjie, haar kunswerke kleurvolle vlekke op die mark.En: Anri sits behind her stall, her artworks colorful spots on the market.Af: Sy voel 'n bietjie gespanne.En: She feels a bit tense.Af: Vandag is 'n belangrike dag.En: Today is an important day.Af: Sy wil onafhanklik wees.En: She wants to be independent.Af: Sy wil bewys dat sy haar eie pad kan stap.En: She wants to prove that she can walk her own path.Af: In die verte hoor sy Johan se stem.En: In the distance, she hears Johan's voice.Af: Hy verkoop rietmandjies en flans sy ware aan verbygangers.En: He is selling wicker baskets and showcasing his goods to passersby.Af: Langs haar staan Zola, wat handgemaakte juweliersware verkoop.En: Next to her stands Zola, who sells handmade jewelry.Af: Anri glimlag en voel 'n tikkie trots.En: Anri smiles and feels a touch of pride.Af: Dis 'n gesellige gemeenskap hier, maar vandag moet sy dinge alleen aanpak.En: It's a cozy community here, but today she must tackle things alone.Af: Terwyl sy haar kunswerke reël, ruik 'n interessante geur nader.En: While she arranges her artworks, an interesting smell approaches.Af: Die mark se kosstalletjies lok haar.En: The market's food stalls entice her.Af: Sy besluit om vinnig te kyk.En: She decides to take a quick look.Af: 'n Heerlike aroma van speserye en sout vul haar neus.En: A delightful aroma of spices and salt fills her nose.Af: Sy proe 'n klein happie van 'n nuwe gereg.En: She tastes a small bite of a new dish.Af: Minute later begin sy nies.En: Minutes later she starts sneezing.Af: Haar vel jeuk.En: Her skin itches.Af: Sy voel hoe haar keel swel.En: She feels her throat swell.Af: Paniek neem haar oor.En: Panic takes over.Af: Sy het 'n allergiese reaksie.En: She is having an allergic reaction.Af: Sy kyk om haar rond, haar oë water en haar asem rukkerig.En: She looks around, her eyes watery and her breath unsteady.Af: Sy kan nie nou alles verlaat nie.En: She can't leave everything now.Af: Haar stalletjie is haar lewenslyn.En: Her stall is her lifeline.Af: Maar sy weet dat mediese hulp noodsaaklik is.En: But she knows that medical help is essential.Af: Sy dwing haar asseblief om kalm te bly.En: She forces herself to stay calm.Af: Sy moet hulp vra.En: She must ask for help.Af: Moeilik as dit is, draai sy na Johan en Zola vir hulp.En: Difficult as it is, she turns to Johan and Zola for help.Af: Johan laat vaar sy mandjies en kom na haar toe.En: Johan abandons his baskets and comes over to her.Af: Zola roep vinnig iemand vanaf 'n mediese tent nader.En: Zola quickly calls someone from a medical tent over.Af: Binne oomblikke is daar hulp.En: Within moments, there is help.Af: Anri kry medisyne.En: Anri receives medication.Af: Haar asemhaling kalmeer en die swelling gaan stadig af.En: Her breathing calms, and the swelling slowly goes down.Af: Sy voel skuldig en dankbaar.En: She feels guilty and grateful.Af: Johan hou haar hand en sê met 'n glimlag, "Ons is hier om mekaar te help.En: Johan holds her hand and says with a smile, "We are here to help each other."Af: "Anri glimlag verswak maar opreg.En: Anri smiles faintly but sincerely.Af: Sy besef dat hulp vra nie haar onafhanklikheid verminder nie.En: She realizes that asking for help does not diminish her independence.Af: Dit versterk dit.En: It strengthens it.Af: Want selfs in die soeke na selfstandigheid, is daar 'n krag in gemeenskap.En: Because even in the search for self-reliance, there is strength in community.Af: Sy voel sterker, bewus van haar eie krag en die krag van die mense om haar.En: She feels stronger, aware of her own power and the power of the people around her.Af: Die mark draai steeds rondom haar.En: The market still revolves around her.Af: Die dag gaan voort, en Anri neem weer haar plek in agter haar stalletjie.En: The day continues, and Anri takes her place again behind her stall.Af: Met nuwe insigte en die wete dat sy altyd hulp kan vra, gee sy nou 'n tevredenheid van aanvaarding.En: With new insights and the knowledge that she can always ask for help, she now gives a satisfaction of acceptance.Af: Sy verkoop haar kunswerke met nuwe selfvertroue, 'n glimlag op haar gesig en 'n ligtheid in haar hart.En: She sells her artworks with new confidence, a smile on her face, and a lightness in her heart.Af: Greenmarket Square weerklink nog van die lewensdrang en vreugde van die mense wat daar is, 'n lewende bewys van die waarde van vriendskap en ondersteuning.En: Greenmarket Square still echoes with the vitality and joy of the people there, a living proof of the value...
    Más Menos
    15 m
Todavía no hay opiniones