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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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  • Finding Balance: Anika's Journey to Embrace Support

    Finding Balance: Anika's Journey to Embrace Support
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Finding Balance: Anika's Journey to Embrace Support Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-02-02-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die sagte somerson lig val oor die universiteitsbiblioteek in Stellenbosch.En: The soft summer sunlight falls over the university library in Stellenbosch.Af: Boeke staan in lang rye, stil getuies van die kennis wat hulle dra.En: Books stand in long rows, silent witnesses to the knowledge they carry.Af: Anika sit by 'n studietafel met haar boeke en notas verspreid soos 'n warboel van gedagtes voor haar.En: Anika sits at a study table with her books and notes spread out like a tangle of thoughts before her.Af: Haar oë flits heen en weer, maar haar gedagtes bly by Marietjie, haar jonger sussie.En: Her eyes dart back and forth, but her thoughts remain with Marietjie, her younger sister.Af: Anika se lewe het skielik verander.En: Anika's life has suddenly changed.Af: Haar ouers is nie meer hier nie, en nou moet sy sorg vir haar sussie.En: Her parents are no longer here, and now she has to care for her sister.Af: Marietjie het pas by haar ingetrek en Anika probeer nog gewend raak aan hierdie nuwe rol as ouer.En: Marietjie has just moved in with her, and Anika is still trying to adjust to this new role as a parent.Af: "Pieter," sê sy sag toe haar vriend by haar aansluit, "ek weet nie hoe ek alles gaan regkry nie.En: "Pieter," she says softly when her friend joins her, "I don't know how I'm going to manage everything."Af: "Pieter, altyd 'n steunpilaar, sit sy rugsak neer en kyk simpatiek na haar.En: Pieter, always a pillar of support, puts down his backpack and looks at her sympathetically.Af: "Jy hoef nie alles alleen te doen nie, Anika," sê hy kalm.En: "You don't have to do everything alone, Anika," he says calmly.Af: "Een stap op 'n slag.En: "One step at a time."Af: "Anika sug en kyk af na haar skoot.En: Anika sighs and looks down at her lap.Af: Sy was nog altyd 'n goeie student.En: She has always been a good student.Af: Nou voel dit onmoontlik om alles in balans te kry.En: Now it feels impossible to keep everything balanced.Af: Hulle begin studeer, die stil murmur van die biblioteek soos 'n troos.En: They begin studying, the quiet murmur of the library a comfort.Af: Maar Anika se gedagtes dwaal af na Marietjie.En: But Anika's thoughts wander to Marietjie.Af: Die skoolverslae, die aandetes, die troos wat sy moes bied—al hierdie verantwoordelikhede het haar oorweldig.En: The school reports, the dinners, the comfort she had to provide—all these responsibilities overwhelmed her.Af: Uiteindelik breek Anika af.En: Eventually, Anika breaks down.Af: Sy laat haar pen val en begin trane onderdruk.En: She drops her pen and starts to suppress tears.Af: Pieter kyk op, onmiddellik bekommerd.En: Pieter looks up, immediately concerned.Af: "Anika, jy kan nie alles alleen dra nie.En: "Anika, you can't carry everything alone."Af: "In daardie oomblik besef sy dat Pieter reg is.En: In that moment, she realizes Pieter is right.Af: Sy draai na hom toe en snik.En: She turns to him and sobs.Af: "Ek weet ek moet hulp vra," sê sy skuldig, "maar ek weet nie waar om te begin nie.En: "I know I need to ask for help," she says guiltily, "but I don't know where to start."Af: "Pieter gryp haar hand.En: Pieter squeezes her hand.Af: "Ons sal 'n plan maak.En: "We'll make a plan.Af: Kom ons gaan na die dosente en studentevoorligting.En: Let's go to the lecturers and student counseling.Af: Hulle sal verstaan.En: They will understand.Af: Jy is nie alleen nie.En: You are not alone."Af: "Die volgende dag stap Anika, met Pieter aan haar sy, na die universiteitskantore.En: The next day, Anika, with Pieter by her side, walks to the university offices.Af: Sy vertel haar storie en vra vir hulp.En: She tells her story and asks for help.Af: Die dosente is ondersteunend.En: The lecturers are supportive.Af: Hulle reël meer buigbare sperdatums en hulpbronne om haar te help.En: They arrange more flexible deadlines and resources to assist her.Af: Na daardie afspraak voel Anika 'n gewig van haar skouers opgelig.En: After that appointment, Anika feels a weight lifted off her shoulders.Af: Met die ondersteuning van die universiteitsgemeenskap en Pieter aan haar sy, begin sy 'n nuwe ritme vind.En: With the support of the university community and Pieter by her side, she begins to find a new rhythm.Af: Marietjie is gelukkig en veilig.En: Marietjie is happy and safe.Af: Anika slaag steeds in haar studies, en meer belangrik, sy leer dat sy nie skaam hoef te wees om hulp te vra nie.En: Anika still succeeds in her studies, and more importantly, she learns that she shouldn't be ashamed to ask for help.Af: Die son buite skyn steeds helder, en binne-in die biblioteek is Anika weer aan die werk.En: The sun outside still shines brightly, and inside the library, Anika is back to work.Af: Hierdie keer met 'n glimlag en die wete dat sy nie alleen hoef te wees...
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  • When Architecture Sparks Friendship Amidst a Summer Storm

    When Architecture Sparks Friendship Amidst a Summer Storm
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: When Architecture Sparks Friendship Amidst a Summer Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-02-02-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Dit was 'n someroggend by die Universiteit van Stellenbosch.En: It was a summer morning at the Universiteit van Stellenbosch.Af: Die son het helder oor die kapberg geskyn.En: The sun shone brightly over the Kapberg.Af: Studente het haastig oor die kampus beweeg, oppad biblioteek toe.En: Students moved hurriedly across the campus, on their way to the library.Af: Elske het vroeër as gewoonlik by die biblioteek aangekom.En: Elske arrived at the library earlier than usual.Af: Sy was 'n toegewyde argitektuurstudent.En: She was a dedicated architecture student.Af: Vandag sou sy aan haar tesis werk.En: Today, she would work on her thesis.Af: Die biblioteek was 'n groot, historiese gebou.En: The library was a large, historical building.Af: Die plafonne was hoog en groot houtboekrakke het die mure gevul.En: The ceilings were high and large wooden bookshelves filled the walls.Af: Die atmosfeer was rustig en stil, net die effense geluid van bladsye wat omgeslaan word was hoorbaar.En: The atmosphere was calm and quiet, with only the slight sound of pages being turned audible.Af: Skielik het daar 'n donderstorm oor die kampus gerol.En: Suddenly, a thunderstorm rolled over the campus.Af: Die reën het teen die vensters begin tik.En: The rain began to tap against the windows.Af: Elske het 'n bietjie ongemaklik in haar stoel rondgeskuif.En: Elske shifted a bit uncomfortably in her chair.Af: Sy wou nog 'n boek van die rak afhaal, maar was bewaarmakerig om deur die storm te loop.En: She wanted to fetch another book from the shelf but was hesitant to walk through the storm.Af: Johan, 'n geskiedenisstudent, was ook in die biblioteek.En: Johan, a history student, was also in the library.Af: Hy het 'n liefde gehad vir stories en was altyd nuuskierig oor die verlede.En: He had a love for stories and was always curious about the past.Af: Op daardie oomblik het hy gesien hoe Elske na 'n boek rak staar, onseker.En: At that moment, he saw Elske staring at a bookshelf, uncertain.Af: Johan het die kans gesien om met 'n nuwe gesig te gesels en het nader gestap.En: Johan saw the opportunity to chat with a new face and stepped closer.Af: “Hi, ek is Johan,” het hy vriendelik gesê.En: "Hi, I'm Johan," he said kindly.Af: Elske het haar kop gelig.En: Elske lifted her head.Af: “Ek sien jy probeer 'n boek bereik. Kan ek help?”En: "I see you're trying to reach a book. Can I help?"Af: Elske het huiwerig geglimlag.En: Elske smiled hesitantly.Af: “Dankie, ek is Elske.”En: "Thank you, I'm Elske."Af: Hulle het aan die praat geraak.En: They started talking.Af: Johan het begin vertel van 'n ou storie oor die biblioteek se boustyl.En: Johan began telling an old story about the library's architectural style.Af: Dit het Elske se aandag onmiddellik geprikkel.En: It immediately captured Elske's attention.Af: “Dit is so interessant,” het sy met opregte nuuskierigheid gesê.En: "That is so interesting," she said with genuine curiosity.Af: Johan het sy kans waargeneem en gevra, “Sal jy moontlik later met my 'n studie wandeling na van die ou argitektoniese plekke op kampus wil gaan?”En: Johan seized the moment and asked, “Would you possibly like to go on a study walk with me to some of the old architectural sites on campus later?”Af: Elske het 'n oomblik gelyk of sy sou weier, die gedagte aan haar tesis bly knaag.En: Elske seemed for a moment as if she might refuse, the thought of her thesis still nagging.Af: Maar Johan se entoesiasme het haar oortuig.En: But Johan's enthusiasm convinced her.Af: “Dit klink na 'n wonderlike idee,” het sy uiteindelik geantwoord.En: "That sounds like a wonderful idea," she finally replied.Af: Soos die storm buite bedaar het, het 'n nuwe vriendskap binne die biblioteek begin groei.En: As the storm subsided outside, a new friendship began to grow within the library.Af: Elske het geleer hoe om haar studies met vriendskap te balanseer.En: Elske learned how to balance her studies with friendship.Af: Johan het die vreugde gevind in ware vriendskap en het minder alleen gevoel.En: Johan found joy in true friendship and felt less alone.Af: Later die week, soos hulle beloof het, het Elske en Johan mekaar ontmoet om die interessante argitektoniese wonder van die kampus te verken.En: Later in the week, as they had promised, Elske and Johan met to explore the interesting architectural wonders of the campus.Af: Die biblioteek het 'n plek van begin geword vir iets spesiaals, nie net in hul individuele akademiese lewens nie, maar ook in 'n vervlegde pad van vriendskap en gedeelde ervarings.En: The library became a place of beginnings for something special, not just in their individual academic lives but also on a shared path of friendship and shared experiences. Vocabulary Words:brightly: ...
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  • Love on the Slopes: A Valentine's Revelation

    Love on the Slopes: A Valentine's Revelation
    Feb 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Love on the Slopes: A Valentine's Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-02-01-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son het goud versprei oor Tafelberg, en die stadsliggies van Kaapstad glinster in die verte.En: The sun spread gold over Tafelberg, and the city lights of Kaapstad twinkle in the distance.Af: Thandi en Ruan stap op die ruwe paadjie, omring deur helderkleurige fynbos en die geluid van kriekels wat saamsing met die wind.En: Thandi and Ruan walk on the rough path, surrounded by brightly colored fynbos and the sound of crickets singing with the wind.Af: Thandi het na Ruan gekyk, sy het 'n glimlag verwag, miskien 'n vas van die hand.En: Thandi looked at Ruan, expecting a smile, maybe a hold of the hand.Af: Sy het gehoop dat hy hierdie Valentynsdag spesiaal sou maak.En: She had hoped he would make this Valentine's Day special.Af: Maar Ruan stap voort, sy oë fokus op die pad na die piek.En: But Ruan kept walking, his eyes focused on the path to the peak.Af: Vir hom was die bestemming belangriker as die reis.En: For him, the destination was more important than the journey.Af: "Dis pragtig hier, nè?En: "It's beautiful here, isn't it?"Af: " sê Thandi, proberend.En: said Thandi, trying.Af: Ruan knik slegs, sy oë steeds op die grond gerig.En: Ruan only nodded, his eyes still fixed on the ground.Af: Sy hart het sy pragmatiese kant kenmerk, maar Thandi het anders verlang.En: His heart marked by his pragmatic side, but Thandi longed for something different.Af: Verder op die berg het sy 'n idee.En: Further up the mountain, she had an idea.Af: "Kom, Ruan, ek weet van 'n mooi kykpunt.En: "Come, Ruan, I know a beautiful viewpoint."Af: "Ruan het getwyfel, maar haar entusiasme het hom oorreed.En: Ruan hesitated, but her enthusiasm persuaded him.Af: Aura van romanse het rondom hulle gedryf soos die geure van die veldblomme.En: An aura of romance drifted around them like the scents of the wildflowers.Af: By die kykpunt het 'n uitsig oor die oseaan geopen, blou en eindeloos.En: At the viewpoint, a view over the ocean opened up, blue and endless.Af: Thandi draai na Ruan en sê met 'n sagte stem, "Ek wil hê vandag moet spesiaal wees, vir ons.En: Thandi turned to Ruan and said with a soft voice, "I want today to be special, for us."Af: "Ruan kyk na haar, sy gesig verzag.En: Ruan looked at her, his face softened.Af: Hy neem haar hand, sy stem selfs sagter as die wind, "Ek verstaan, Thandi.En: He took her hand, his voice even softer than the wind, "I understand, Thandi.Af: Ek is jammer, ek fokus soms te veel op die einddoel.En: I'm sorry, I sometimes focus too much on the end goal."Af: "Thandi glimlag en antwoord, "Dis al wat ek wou hoor.En: Thandi smiled and replied, "That's all I wanted to hear."Af: "Hulle sit langs mekaar, sonsondergang vervul die lug met lewendige kleure.En: They sit next to each other, sunset filling the sky with vibrant colors.Af: Albei voel die hede vervul van betekenis en liefde.En: Both feel the present filled with meaning and love.Af: Ruan voel die verandering binne hom, 'n drang om meer teenwoordig te wees, vir Thandi, en Thandi voel sekerheid oor wat sy nodig het en die moed om dit uit te spreek.En: Ruan feels the change within him, a longing to be more present, for Thandi, and Thandi feels certainty about what she needs and the courage to express it.Af: Ruan leun 'n bietjie nader en sê met opregtheid, "Kom ons maak elke oomblik saak.En: Ruan leans a little closer and says with sincerity, "Let's make every moment count."Af: "Soos die sterre begin skitter, weet hulle dat hulle iets kosbaars het.En: As the stars begin to shimmer, they know they have something precious.Af: In daardie stille oomblik het die berghang nie net 'n splinternuwe uitsig geopen nie, maar ook 'n dieper begrip van mekaar.En: In that quiet moment, the mountain slope not only revealed a brand new view but also a deeper understanding of each other. Vocabulary Words:rough: ruwepath: paadjiesurrounded: omringcrickets: kriekelsscent: geurewildflowers: veldblommevalentine's day: valentynsdagpragmatic: pragmatieselonging: verlangpersuaded: oorreedviewpoint: kykpuntsoftened: verzagcertaintity: sekerheidcourage: moedpresent: hedesincerity: opregtheidshimmer: skitterprecious: kosbaarsunderstanding: begripgold: goudtwinkle: glinsterexpected: verwagenthusiasm: entoesiasmedrifted: gedryfendless: eindeloosmeaning: betekenislean: leunchange: veranderinghandle: vasdestination: bestemming
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