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FluentFiction - Afrikaans
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341 episodes
21 hours ago
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!
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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,
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!
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FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Kobus The Defender: A Costume, Laughter, and Democracy
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Kobus The Defender: A Costume, Laughter, and Democracy
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-11-01-22-34-02-af

Story Transcript:

Af: In die vars lente-lug van die dorpie, was die gemeenskapsaal besig met gewerskaf.
En: In the fresh spring air of the dorpie, the community hall was bustling with activity.

Af: Plakkate wat stemreëls verduidelik hang aan die mure.
En: Posters explaining voting rules hung on the walls.

Af: In die saal het mense aangedring tot by die bootjies om hul kruisies te maak en hul sê te laat hoor.
En: Inside the hall, people pressed forward to the little booths to make their crosses and have their say heard.

Af: Kobus, met sy groot glimlag, loop flambojant die saal binne.
En: Kobus, with his big smile, walked flamboyantly into the hall.

Af: Hy dra 'n helder oranje superheldpak met 'n glinsterende rooi masker.
En: He wore a bright orange superhero suit with a glittering red mask.

Af: Hy het sy arms wyd oopgegooi, asof hy verwag het mense gaan klap en juig.
En: He spread his arms wide, as if he expected people to clap and cheer.

Af: Die mense stop en staar verbaas.
En: The people stopped and stared in surprise.

Af: Annelie, sy sorgsame maar soms baasagtige suster, was al voor in die ry.
En: Annelie, his caring but sometimes bossy sister, was already at the front of the line.

Af: Sy kyk verskrik na Kobus en skud haar kop met 'n klein glimlaggie.
En: She looked at Kobus in shock and shook her head with a small smile.

Af: "Kobus!" fluister Annelie, "wat doen jy?"
En: "Kobus!" whispered Annelie, "what are you doing?"

Af: Kobus glimlag breed en sê in 'n ernstige fluister, "Ek het gedink daar is 'n kostuumkompetisie!"
En: Kobus smiled broadly and said in a serious whisper, "I thought there was a costume contest!"

Af: Pieter, hul buurling met 'n skelm twinkeling in sy oog, staan agter in die ry.
En: Pieter, their neighbor with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, stood at the back of the line.

Af: Hy bars uit van die lag, die geluide vul die kamer en breek die stilte.
En: He burst out laughing, the sound filling the room and breaking the silence.

Af: "Wel, as dit nie Kobus die superheld is nie!" roep Pieter, met 'n humorsin wat die atmosfeer dadelik ligter maak.
En: "Well, if it isn't Kobus the superhero!" shouted Pieter, with a sense of humor that immediately lightened the atmosphere.

Af: Kobus sien die verwarring en besluit vinnig om die beste van die situasie te maak.
En: Kobus saw the confusion and quickly decided to make the best of the situation.

Af: "Dames en here, vandag kom ek geklee as die Defender van Demokrasie!" kondig hy aan en maak 'n groot buiging.
En: "Ladies and gentlemen, today I am dressed as the Defender of Democracy!" he announced, making a grand bow.

Af: Die gehoor begin te lag, die spanning val weg soos sneeu op 'n sonnige dag.
En: The audience began to laugh, the tension melting away like snow on a sunny day.

Af: "Ek het gedink 'n bietjie pret kan nie skade doen nie!" voeg hy by en flikker sy heldhaftige mantel.
En: "I thought a little fun couldn't hurt!" he added, flicking his heroic cape.

Af: Soos hy verder in die ry beweeg, vertel Kobus grappe oor beeldhouers wat politici maak, en hoe jy nou twee superhelde kry vir die prys van een stem.
En: As he moved further in line, Kobus told jokes about sculptors creating politicians, and how you now get two superheroes for the price of one vote.

Af: Die mense lag en gesels; die atmosfeer van...
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21 hours ago
14 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Against the Darkness: Lighting Up Democracy's Path
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Against the Darkness: Lighting Up Democracy's Path
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-11-01-07-38-20-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Die son het helder geskyn oor die klein dorpie, en die lente se briesie het die lug gevul met blommegeure.
En: The sun shone brightly over the small town, and the spring breeze filled the air with the scent of flowers.

Af: Binne die gemeentelike saal was die atmosfeer warm en gespanne.
En: Inside the community hall, the atmosphere was warm and tense.

Af: Mense het in rye gestaan, geduldig en ongeduldig.
En: People stood in lines, both patiently and impatiently.

Af: Die verkiesingsdag het aangebreek, en met dit het hoop maar ook twyfel gekom.
En: Election day had arrived, bringing with it hope but also doubt.

Af: Pieter, 'n jong idealis, het sy oë oor die skare laat gly.
En: Pieter, a young idealist, let his eyes glide over the crowd.

Af: As 'n vrywilliger vir die verkiesing het hy 'n gevoel van verantwoordelikheid gedra.
En: As a volunteer for the election, he carried a sense of responsibility.

Af: Hy wou seker maak dat elke stem gehoor word.
En: He wanted to ensure that every vote was heard.

Af: Elmarie, 'n vrou met ervaring en skeptisisme, het naby die ingang gestaan, haar arms gekruis.
En: Elmarie, a woman with experience and skepticism, stood near the entrance, her arms crossed.

Af: Sy het al soveel verkiesings beleef, en hoewel dinge nie altyd verander het nie, het sy steeds geglo in die krag van haar stem.
En: She had witnessed so many elections, and although things hadn't always changed, she still believed in the power of her vote.

Af: Skielik doof die ligte uit.
En: Suddenly, the lights went out.

Af: 'n Golf van geskarrel en ongeloof spoel oor die mense.
En: A wave of scrambling and disbelief washed over the people.

Af: Die sonlig deur die vensters was nie genoeg om die saal te verlig nie.
En: The sunlight through the windows wasn't enough to illuminate the hall.

Af: Mense het begin raas en mompel, onrustigheid het die lug gevul.
En: People began to murmur and mutter, and unease filled the air.

Af: Gerugte van bedrog het vinnig versprei.
En: Rumors of fraud spread quickly.

Af: Pieter het 'n paar oomblikke geneem om te dink voordat hy opgetree het.
En: Pieter took a few moments to think before he acted.

Af: Hy het 'n paar kerse uit sy sak gehaal en dit tussen die mense begin uitdeel.
En: He pulled some candles from his pocket and began distributing them among the people.

Af: "'n Bietjie lig vir ons donker tye," het hy glimlaggend gesê.
En: "'A bit of light for our dark times,' he said with a smile.

Af: Die mense het aan sy positiewe energie gehaak, en die rumoer het begin bedaar.
En: The people latched onto his positive energy, and the commotion began to settle down.

Af: Elmarie het Pieter se pogings waargeneem en vir die eerste keer in 'n lang tyd het sy 'n vonk van hoop gevoel.
En: Elmarie observed Pieter's efforts and, for the first time in a long time, felt a spark of hope.

Af: Die gehoor het begin kalmeer, en toe het die amptenare uiteindelik 'n generator ingebring.
En: The crowd began to calm, and then the officials finally brought in a generator.

Af: Met 'n gebrom het die masjiene weer tot lewe gekom en die ligte het met 'n flikkering aangeskakel.
En: With a hum, the machines came back to life and the lights flickered on.

Af: "Kom ons gaan aan," het Pieter uitgeroep, en die mense het in rye begin...
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1 day ago
13 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Penguins and Poker: A Halloween Gamble on Jo'burg Rooftops
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Penguins and Poker: A Halloween Gamble on Jo'burg Rooftops
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-31-22-34-02-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Die aandlug oor Johannesburg was 'n kaleidoskoop van kleure.
En: The night air over Johannesburg was a kaleidoscope of colors.

Af: Die springbries het gereeld oor die hoogtes van die stad se dakke gevloei.
En: The spring breeze regularly flowed over the heights of the city's rooftops.

Af: Op 'n spesifieke dak was daar 'n kroeg, gevul met karakters beter as enige fantasieverhaal.
En: On one specific rooftop, there was a bar filled with characters better than any fantasy story.

Af: Dis Halloween, en die dak het geskenk aan die oog feestelikheid van kleurvolle kostuums onder oranje liggies en vars lenteblomme.
En: It's Halloween, and the rooftop offered a feast for the eyes with colorful costumes under orange lights and fresh spring flowers.

Af: Pieter, 'n saggeaarde rekenmeester, het gesit by 'n tafel in 'n veel te warm pikkewynkostuum.
En: Pieter, a gentle-natured accountant, sat at a table in a much too warm penguin costume.

Af: Sy geheim? Hy was verslaaf aan opwinding, die soeke na risiko's wat sy alledaagse lewe ontbreek.
En: His secret? He was addicted to excitement, the search for risks that his everyday life lacked.

Af: Vandag het hy homself voor 'n hoë-insette pokermaandjie bevind, omring deur fyn dopgehoude gedagtes.
En: Today, he found himself in front of a high-stakes poker game, surrounded by keenly observed minds.

Af: Jaco, in 'n skrikwekkende vampierkostuum, en Maree, wat haarself in 'n ingewikkelde feetjikostuum omslag, het grootoog na Pieter gekyk voordat hulle hul kaarte in die oogskadu van Johannesburg se skyline gesien het.
En: Jaco, in a frightening vampire costume, and Maree, who wrapped herself in an intricate fairy costume, looked wide-eyed at Pieter before they saw their cards in the shadow of Johannesburg's skyline.

Af: Pieter het 'n innerlike stryd geveg.
En: Pieter fought an internal struggle.

Af: Sy pikantene andersins was teen sy gebruik; sy hande het ongemaklik beweeg in die lappe vlerke van sy kostuum.
En: His daring antics were against his norm; his hands moved uncomfortably in the fabric wings of his costume.

Af: Maar hy moes wen. Hy moes vir homself bewys dat hy die onsekerhede van die lewe kon tem.
En: But he had to win. He needed to prove to himself that he could tame life's uncertainties.

Af: Die tafel het stil geraak nes die aand bries oor die rand van die dak geswiep.
En: The table fell silent just as the evening breeze swept over the edge of the rooftop.

Af: Pieter het 'n besluit geneem.
En: Pieter made a decision.

Af: Waarom nie sy kostuum en speelse kant gebruik om te wen nie?
En: Why not use his costume and playful side to win?

Af: Hy het sy stem vermeng met humor en snaakse gebare, soos 'n pikkewyn wat die see van 'n klip af verlustig.
En: He blended his voice with humor and funny gestures, like a penguin delighting in the sea from a rock.

Af: Jaco en Maree se oë was vol verwagting.
En: Jaco and Maree's eyes were full of anticipation.

Af: Die spel het soos 'n sneltrein voortgeduur en het nou gevou in die laaste ronde.
En: The game continued like a fast train and was now folded into the final round.

Af: Pieter se hand was 'n gemors van ongepaarde kaarte.
En: Pieter's hand was a mess of unmatched cards.

Af: Maar hy het 'n plan, sy gesig reggekry vir 'n laaste intree.
En: But he had a plan, readying his face for a...
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1 day ago
14 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
High-Stakes Halloween: Secrets Beyond the Poker Table
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: High-Stakes Halloween: Secrets Beyond the Poker Table
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-31-07-38-20-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Die lug in die Kaapstad Casino was swaar van spanning.
En: The air in the Kaapstad Casino was heavy with tension.

Af: Vrolike Halloween versierings meng met die helder beligting wat hard op die tafels weerkaats.
En: Cheerful Halloween decorations mixed with the bright lighting that harshly reflected on the tables.

Af: Alles was 'n bietjie minder duister as die geheime wat onder die voue van pokerkaarte gelê het.
En: Everything was a bit less dark than the secrets hidden under the folds of poker cards.

Af: In die middel van hierdie gewoel, by 'n hoë-insette poker tafel, het Pieter en Annelie hulself vir 'n ander soort spel voorberei.
En: In the middle of this hustle, at a high-stakes poker table, Pieter and Annelie were preparing themselves for a different kind of game.

Af: Pieter, bekend vir sy rustige houding, het in sy sitplek gerus.
En: Pieter, known for his calm demeanor, rested in his seat.

Af: Sy oë was onpeilbaar soos die Atlantiese Oseaan langs die land.
En: His eyes were as inscrutable as the Atlantic Ocean along the land.

Af: Iewers diep binne het die brandende noodsaak van sy finansiële nood in hom gesidder.
En: Somewhere deep inside, the burning need of his financial distress simmered within him.

Af: Hy het alles op die lyn geplaas – geld, eerlikheid, en 'n skuld wat hom andersins verpletter sou het.
En: He had placed everything on the line – money, honesty, and a debt that would otherwise have crushed him.

Af: Oorkant hom het Annelie gesit.
En: Across from him sat Annelie.

Af: Haar glimlag was 'n mengsel van fassinasie en geheime.
En: Her smile was a blend of fascination and secrets.

Af: Sy was meer as 'n teenstander; sy was 'n spook uit die verlede.
En: She was more than an opponent; she was a ghost from the past.

Af: Annelie het iets geweet wat Pieter se strategie kon verander.
En: Annelie knew something that could change Pieter's strategy.

Af: Die geheime het soos 'n spook oor die tafel gesweef, gesigte op die kaarte gelê wat net die twee van hulle kon sien.
En: The secrets hovered over the table like a phantom, placing faces on the cards that only the two of them could see.

Af: Die speletjie begin.
En: The game began.

Af: Kaart na kaart, die spel het voortgegaan.
En: Card after card, the game went on.

Af: Die skare agter hulle het gegons van afwagting.
En: The crowd behind them buzzed with anticipation.

Af: Annelie het haar strepe gereeld gespeel, agter haar wenk kykend toe sy sekere tekeninge en flitse van gedagtes deur haar oë laat glip.
En: Annelie played her stripes regularly, peeking behind her wink as she let certain drawings and flashes of thoughts slip through her eyes.

Af: Vir 'n oomblik het Pieter gewonder of sy daar was om te wen of om sy wêreld te ontbloot.
En: For a moment, Pieter wondered if she was there to win or to expose his world.

Af: Toe kom daar 'n hand wat sal beteken óf alles óf niks.
En: Then came a hand that would mean either everything or nothing.

Af: Annelie kyk opligting.
En: Annelie looked up with enlightenment.

Af: "Jy weet, Pieter," begin sy sag.
En: "You know, Pieter," she began softly.

Af: "Soms is daar meer as net geld op die spel."
En: "Sometimes there is more than just money at stake."

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2 days ago
15 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
A Farewell Gift: The Power of Teamwork and Compromise
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: A Farewell Gift: The Power of Teamwork and Compromise
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-30-22-34-01-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Reinhardt staan by sy lessenaar en kyk uit oor die besige kantoor in Kaapstad.
En: Reinhardt stands at his desk and looks out over the busy office in Kaapstad.

Af: Die lente-son skyn deur die groot vensters en gee die vertrek 'n gevoel van vernuwing.
En: The spring sun shines through the large windows and gives the room a feeling of renewal.

Af: Maar vernuwing is nie al wat in die lug hang nie.
En: But renewal is not all that hangs in the air.

Af: Sy kollega, Tom, gaan aftree, en Reinhardt moet sorg dat die span 'n gepaste afskeidsgeskenk koop.
En: His colleague, Tom, is going to retire, and Reinhardt must ensure that the team buys an appropriate farewell gift.

Af: Hy roep sy span byeen—Anika, met haar kreatiewe en gesellige geaardheid, en Lize, wat vinnig en logies dink.
En: He gathers his team—Anika, with her creative and sociable nature, and Lize, who thinks quickly and logically.

Af: "Ons moet 'n geskenk vir Tom koop," sê Reinhardt en probeer diplomaties wees.
En: "We need to buy a gift for Tom," says Reinhardt, trying to be diplomatic.

Af: Anika spring opgewonde in, "Kom ons kry iets persoonlik!
En: Anika jumps in excitedly, "Let's get something personal!

Af: Miskien 'n handgemaakte album met foto's en boodskappe!
En: Maybe a handmade album with photos and messages!"

Af: "Lize vou haar arms oor haar bors.
En: Lize folds her arms across her chest.

Af: "Nee, ons moet iets prakties kies.
En: "No, we should choose something practical.

Af: Hoe gaan Tom nou met 'n album maak?
En: What's Tom going to do with an album now?

Af: Wat van 'n luukse pen?
En: What about a luxury pen?

Af: Dit lyk professioneel en hy sal dit dalk gebruik.
En: It looks professional and he might use it."

Af: "Reinhardt voel die spanning, en die vergadering begin vinnig ontaard in 'n debat.
En: Reinhardt feels the tension, and the meeting quickly begins to turn into a debate.

Af: Hy weet hy moet vinnig optree.
En: He knows he must act quickly.

Af: "Kom ons doen so," sê hy bedagsaam, "ons kry 'n stel elegante penne met 'n gegraveerde boodskap.
En: "Let's do this," he says thoughtfully, "we'll get a set of elegant pens with an engraved message.

Af: Dis persoonlik én prakties.
En: It's personal and practical."

Af: "Anika en Lize kyk na mekaar – dan na Reinhardt.
En: Anika and Lize look at each other—then at Reinhardt.

Af: Anika glimlag saggies, "Ek hou van die boodskaap idee.
En: Anika smiles softly, "I like the message idea."

Af: "Lize voeg by, "Dit klink kostedoeltreffend.
En: Lize adds, "It sounds cost-effective."

Af: "Die gesprek vloei en die bereikte kompromie bring 'n nuwe sinergie in die span.
En: The conversation flows and the compromise reached brings a new synergy to the team.

Af: Met almal se insette koop hulle die elegante pennestel, perfek gegraveer vir Tom se afskeid.
En: With everyone's input, they purchase the elegant pen set, perfectly engraved for Tom's farewell.

Af: By die volgende vergadering, wanneer die geskenk oorhandig word, sien Reinhardt die vreugde in Tom se oë.
En: At the next meeting, when the gift is presented, Reinhardt sees the joy in Tom's eyes.

Af: Hy besef dan die krag van saamwerk en begrip.
En: He then realizes the power of cooperation and understanding.

Af: In...
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2 days ago
12 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Johannesburg Corporate Harmony: A Year-End Function to Remember
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Johannesburg Corporate Harmony: A Year-End Function to Remember
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-30-07-38-20-af

Story Transcript:

Af: In die hartjie van Johannesburg, op die twaalfde verdieping van 'n groot korporatiewe gebou, het die sonlig sag deur die vensters gestroom.
En: In the heart of Johannesburg, on the twelfth floor of a large corporate building, the sunlight streamed softly through the windows.

Af: Die stad het onder hulle gelê soos 'n mosaïek van lewe en geraas.
En: The city lay below them like a mosaic of life and noise.

Af: Binne die vergaderingkamer was daar 'n stil opgewondenheid.
En: Inside the meeting room, there was a quiet excitement.

Af: Die jaar-eind funksie, 'n hoogtepunt van die maatskappy se sosiale kalender, was die onderwerp van bespreking.
En: The year-end function, a highlight of the company's social calendar, was the topic of discussion.

Af: Jannie, die spanleier, het met 'n glimlag begin.
En: Jannie, the team leader, began with a smile.

Af: "Ons moet hierdie jaar iets besonders doen.
En: "We need to do something special this year.

Af: Iets wat bestuur sal beïndruk," het hy gesê.
En: Something that will impress management," he said.

Af: Hy het 'n rede gehad om sukses te wil behaal.
En: He had a reason to want to achieve success.

Af: 'n Positiewe jaar-eind hersiening was belangrik.
En: A positive year-end review was important.

Af: Marietjie, altyd die kreatiewe denker, het haar idee aangedra.
En: Marietjie, always the creative thinker, presented her idea.

Af: "Wat as ons 'n buitelug tema kies?
En: "What if we choose an outdoor theme?

Af: Iets met blomme en vrolike kleure.
En: Something with flowers and cheerful colors.

Af: Dit is lente, uiteindelik!
En: It is spring, after all!"

Af: " Haar oë het geblink van ywer.
En: Her eyes gleamed with enthusiasm.

Af: Maar Petrus het sy kop geskud.
En: But Petrus shook his head.

Af: "Dit klink pragtig, maar dink aan die ekstra koste en logistiek.
En: "It sounds beautiful, but think of the extra costs and logistics.

Af: Ons moet binne die begroting bly.
En: We have to stay within the budget."

Af: "Jannie het geweet hy moes 'n balans vind.
En: Jannie knew he had to find a balance.

Af: "Goed, wat van hierdie voorstel?
En: "Okay, what about this proposal?

Af: Kom ons stem daaroor," het hy voorgestel, probeerend om almal te betrek.
En: Let's vote on it," he suggested, trying to involve everyone.

Af: Die stemming het lewendig geraak.
En: The voting became lively.

Af: Marietjie het na elkeen se siening geluister, maar Pieter het op die syfers gefokus.
En: Marietjie listened to each person's viewpoint, but Pieter focused on the numbers.

Af: "Ons moet realisties wees," het hy volgehou.
En: "We must be realistic," he insisted.

Af: Die spanning het gegroei soos die debat hewig geraak het.
En: The tension grew as the debate became intense.

Af: Jannie moes tussenbeide tree.
En: Jannie had to intervene.

Af: "Liewe kollegas," het hy begin, "ons moet 'n oplossing vind wat almal se bydrae weerspieël.
En: "Dear colleagues," he began, "we need to find a solution that reflects everyone's contribution."

Af: " Met sorg en geduld het hy albei se perspektiewe oorweeg.
En: With care and patience, he considered both perspectives.

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3 days ago
14 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Mystery on Main Street: An Unexpected Friendship Unfolds
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Mystery on Main Street: An Unexpected Friendship Unfolds
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Story Transcript:

Af: Die klok lui sesuur in die oggend in die rustige, afgeslote gemeenskap.
En: The clock strikes six in the morning in the quiet, secluded community.

Af: Die lente bring nuwe lewe en kleur aan die netjies geroeide heuwels en blink plaveisel.
En: Spring brings new life and color to the neatly trimmed hills and shiny pavement.

Af: 'n Blou reier roep uit die dam terwyl die son oor die laning bome begin steek.
En: A "blou reier" calls from the pond as the sun begins to pierce through the row of trees.

Af: Jaco, die middeljarige sekuriteitswag, was al wagend op sy daaglikse oggendpatrollie.
En: Jaco, the middle-aged security guard, was already standing watch on his daily morning patrol.

Af: Hy hou van orde.
En: He likes order.

Af: Sy pa was 'n speurder, en Jaco wil in sy voetspore volg.
En: His dad was a detective, and Jaco wants to follow in his footsteps.

Af: Vandag voel anders — sy hart klop vinniger.
En: Today feels different—his heart beats faster.

Af: By een van die huise sien hy iets vreemds: 'n pakket, styf toegedraai in bruin papier, lê voor die voordeur.
En: At one of the houses, he sees something strange: a package, tightly wrapped in brown paper, lies in front of the front door.

Af: Geen naam nie, geen adres nie.
En: No name, no address.

Af: Annelie, 'n skerp en nuuskierige tiener vol geesdrif en seek na avontuur, stap by Jaco verby.
En: Annelie, a sharp and curious teenager full of spirit and seeking adventure, walks past Jaco.

Af: Sy bly net om die draai en hou van die reuk van vars sny gras en bloeisels in die lug.
En: She lives around the corner and likes the smell of freshly cut grass and blossoms in the air.

Af: Haar oog vang die pakket.
En: Her eye catches the package.

Af: "Jaco," sê sy met 'n glimlag, "het jy al nasien wat binne die pakket is?"
En: "Jaco," she says with a smile, "have you checked what’s inside the package yet?"

Af: Jaco frons.
En: Jaco frowns.

Af: Hy weet hy moet die gemeenskap se veiligheid verseker.
En: He knows he must ensure the community’s safety.

Af: Maar niemand ken die oorsprong van die paket nie.
En: But no one knows the package's origin.

Af: "Ek het gedink om jou moontlik te betrek," antwoord hy, na 'n oomblik se oorweging.
En: "I thought about involving you," he answers, after a moment’s consideration.

Af: Sy hulp kon handig wees.
En: Her help could be useful.

Af: Aanvanklik huiwer, maar dan stem hy in en hulle besluit om saam te kyk na die gemeenskap se CCTV-kameras en om die inwoners te ondervra.
En: Initially hesitant, he then agrees, and they decide to check the community's CCTV cameras together and question the residents.

Af: Annelie is opgewonde, haar oë blink.
En: Annelie is excited, her eyes shining.

Af: Sy hou van raaisels.
En: She loves mysteries.

Af: Later die dag, met die kyke van baie nuuskierige oë op hulle, sit Jaco en Annelie in die sekuriteitskantoor en kyk na die beeldmateriaal.
En: Later that day, with the glances of many curious eyes on them, Jaco and Annelie sit in the security office watching the footage.

Af: Hulle soek na enigiets wat uit plek is.
En: They look for anything out of place.

Af: In een video sien hulle 'n vreemde figuur wat snags ronddwaal, kort voor die pakket verskyn het.
En: In one video, they see...
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3 days ago
16 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Spring's Promise: New Beginnings in Die Veldpark
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Spring's Promise: New Beginnings in Die Veldpark
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Story Transcript:

Af: Die lente het met 'n sagte geel lig oor die Veldpark in Johannesburg gegroet.
En: Spring greeted die Veldpark in Johannesburg with a soft yellow light.

Af: Die lug was soet met die geur van jasmyn en die gelag van kinders het die lug gevul.
En: The air was sweet with the fragrance of jasmine, and the laughter of children filled the air.

Af: Charl het langs die wandelpad gestap, sy hond Boef aan 'n leiband.
En: Charl walked along the pathway, his dog Boef on a leash.

Af: Hy het die park se rustigheid waardeer, maar die eensaamheid was 'n konstante metgesel.
En: He appreciated the park's tranquility, but loneliness was a constant companion.

Af: Na sy egskeiding het alles net... stil geraak.
En: After his divorce, everything just... went quiet.

Af: Aan die ander kant van die park het Liezl met haar klein hondjie, Wors, oor die gras gehardloop.
En: On the other side of the park, Liezl ran across the grass with her little dog, Wors.

Af: Sy het pas na die woonbuurt verhuis op soek na inspirasie vir haar kunswerk.
En: She had just moved to the neighborhood in search of inspiration for her artwork.

Af: Die kleure van die lente het haar gees vervul.
En: The colors of spring filled her spirit.

Af: "Hier gaan ek nou regtig nuwe mense ontmoet," het sy vir haarself gesê.
En: "Here I'm really going to meet new people," she told herself.

Af: Om 'n draai het Charl en Liezl se paaie gekruis.
En: Around a corner, Charl and Liezl's paths crossed.

Af: "Ag nee, is dit Boef?" vra Liezl, met 'n groot glimlag.
En: "Oh no, is that Boef?" asked Liezl, with a big smile.

Af: "Ja, hy beskerm die park teen alle vorme van gevaarlike eekhorings," antwoord Charl, met 'n skaam glimlag.
En: "Yes, he protects the park from all sorts of dangerous squirrels," replied Charl, with a shy smile.

Af: Hulle honde het dadelik vriende geword, wat die stilte tussen Charl en Liezl verbreek het.
En: Their dogs immediately became friends, which broke the silence between Charl and Liezl.

Af: "Ek is Liezl," het sy gesê, haar hand uitgesteek.
En: "I'm Liezl," she said, extending her hand.

Af: "Charl," groet hy terug, "net 'n man met 'n hond en 'n liefde vir die park."
En: "Charl," he greeted back, "just a man with a dog and a love for the park."

Af: Oorkant die gras het Bongani die karwagtertjie gery, 'n speelgoedkarretjie in sy hande.
En: Across the grass, Bongani was riding the toy car, a little car in his hands.

Af: "Heita!" het hy geroep, nader gehardloop.
En: "Hey there!" he shouted, running closer.

Af: "Ek wil met ale se honde speel!"
En: "I want to play with everyone's dogs!"

Af: "Hy is altyd buite besig," sê Liezl terwyl Bongani albei honde begroet.
En: "He's always busy outside," said Liezl as Bongani greeted both dogs.

Af: "Dit is lekker om die jeugdige energie te sien."
En: "It's great to see youthful energy."

Af: Met die Spingsdag-fees wat aangebreek het, was die park vol lewendigheid.
En: With the Spingsdag-fees having arrived, the park was full of liveliness.

Af: Tafels is in skakerings van pastel versier en inwoners het plate vol smake en geselsies gedeel.
En: Tables were decorated in pastel shades, and residents shared plates full of flavors and chatted.

Af: Charl het met huiwering nadergestap, maar die vreugde van die oomblik het sy twyfel...
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4 days ago
15 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Suitcase Switch Sparks Magical Halloween Transformation
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Suitcase Switch Sparks Magical Halloween Transformation
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Story Transcript:

Af: Die klok by Kaapstad Internasionale Lughawe toon halfagt, en die helder ligte van die terminale verlig die lug soos 'n sterrehemel.
En: The clock at Kaapstad Internasionale Lughawe shows half-past seven, and the bright lights of the terminal illuminate the sky like a starry heaven.

Af: Annelie, 'n jong rekenmeester, stap haastig deur die gewoel, haar hakke klik-klik oor die glansende vloere.
En: Annelie, a young accountant, walks hurriedly through the hustle and bustle, her heels clicking over the shiny floors.

Af: Die reuke van vars koffie en die vars, lente-wind wat by die oop deure instroom, meng in die lug.
En: The scents of fresh coffee and the fresh spring wind streaming through the open doors mix in the air.

Af: Annelie hou haar tas vas, gretig om by haar broer, Johan, te kom.
En: Annelie holds her suitcase tightly, eager to get to her brother, Johan.

Af: Sy sien uit na die Halloween-geleentheid saam met haar familie.
En: She's looking forward to the Halloween event with her family.

Af: Net toe sy by die aankomsarea kom, besef sy iets is verkeerd.
En: Just as she reaches the arrivals area, she realizes something is wrong.

Af: Haar tas het 'n vreemde juweelvormige merk en voel ligter as gewoonlik.
En: Her suitcase bears a peculiar jewel-shaped mark and feels lighter than usual.

Af: Paniek vou om haar soos 'n koue hand.
En: Panic wraps around her like a cold hand.

Af: 'Ek het iemand se tas verkeerd opgetel,' fluister sy, haar stem vol angs.
En: "I've picked up someone else's suitcase," she whispers, her voice full of anxiety.

Af: Sy sit vinnig op 'n nabygeleë bank en maak die tas oop.
En: She quickly sits on a nearby bench and opens the suitcase.

Af: Daarbinne is allerhande eksotiese kostuums – 'n seerowerhoed, 'n ridderuitrusting en selfs 'n fluffy eenhoring kostuum.
En: Inside are all sorts of exotic costumes—a pirate hat, a knight's armor, and even a fluffy unicorn costume.

Af: Intussen arriveer Johan met sy gebruiklike grapmaker-blik in sy oë.
En: Meanwhile, Johan arrives with his usual jokester gleam in his eyes.

Af: "Hey, wat het jy daar?
En: "Hey, what do you have there?

Af: 'n Nuwe modevertoning?
En: A new fashion show?"

Af: " lag hy.
En: he laughs.

Af: Annelie glimlag skaapagtig, maar sy voel die druk om haar eie tas te vind voor Marius, die eienaar van hierdie tas, op sy vlug vertrek.
En: Annelie smiles sheepishly, but she feels the pressure to find her own suitcase before Marius, the owner of this suitcase, leaves on his flight.

Af: "Johan, ek het iemand se tas per ongeluk gevat.
En: "Johan, I've accidentally taken someone's suitcase.

Af: Ek moet dit regmaak!
En: I need to fix this!"

Af: "Johan stel voor dat hulle Marius opspoor.
En: Johan suggests they track down Marius.

Af: "Hy mag dalk op die uitgang wees, reg om sy volgende avontuur aan te pak.
En: "He might be at the exit, ready to embark on his next adventure.

Af: Ons kan hom dalk vang as ons vinnig is.
En: We might catch him if we hurry."

Af: "Hulle hardloop vinnig deur die terminale, Annelie se hart klop harder met elke tree.
En: They quickly run through the terminal, Annelie's heart pounding harder with each step.

Af: By die hek sien hulle 'n man, Marius, besig om aan boord te gaan.
En: At the gate, they see a man,...
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4 days ago
16 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Spring Revelations: Adventure & Balance at Baggage Claim
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Spring Revelations: Adventure & Balance at Baggage Claim
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Story Transcript:

Af: In die besige O.R. Tambo Internasionale Lughawe, is die lug gevul met opgewondenheid en 'n bietjie chaos.
En: In the busy O.R. Tambo Internasionale Lughawe, the air is filled with excitement and a bit of chaos.

Af: Die lente bring 'n varsheid aan die liggies wat deur die groot vensters skyn, en die warmer winde waai vrolik buite die gebou.
En: Spring brings a freshness to the light that shines through the large windows, and the warmer winds blow merrily outside the building.

Af: Johan stap stadig na die bagasiebande, stilweg bly om terug te wees na 'n suksesvolle konferensie.
En: Johan walks slowly to the baggage carousels, quietly happy to be back after a successful conference.

Af: Hy is tevrede, maar iets ontbreek steeds in sy geordende lewe.
En: He is content, but something is still missing in his orderly life.

Af: Aan sy kant, 'n bietjie verder weg, staan Anel energiek uit, haar kamera hang nonchalant om haar nek.
En: Beside him, a bit further away, Anel stands out energetically, her camera hanging nonchalantly around her neck.

Af: Sy is gereed vir haar volgende avontuur, maar aan die binnekant bly daar 'n knaende gevoel van eensaamheid.
En: She is ready for her next adventure, but inside there remains a nagging feeling of loneliness.

Af: Marelize, haar lewenslustige vriendin, het haar vroeër nog moed ingepraat.
En: Marelize, her lively friend, had encouraged her earlier.

Af: "Jy's altyd so op jou eie missies, Anel. Maak 'n slag kontak met die mense om jou," het sy vir Anel gesê.
En: "You're always on your own missions, Anel. Make contact with the people around you for a change," she told Anel.

Af: By die bagasiebande kruip die mense nader, steek nekke uit om sakke en tasse te soek.
En: At the baggage carousels, people edge closer, crane their necks to look for bags and suitcases.

Af: Johan en Anel se oë kruis toevallig oor die band.
En: Johan and Anel's eyes accidentally meet over the carousel.

Af: Hulle glimlag beleefd en draai dan weer terug na hul dink-dinge.
En: They smile politely and then return to their own thoughts.

Af: "Is jy hier vir besigheid of plesier?" vra Anel skielik, haar stem helder teen die ruis van die lughawe.
En: "Are you here for business or pleasure?" Anel suddenly asks, her voice clear against the hubbub of the airport.

Af: Johan kyk verbaas, dan glimlag hy.
En: Johan looks surprised, then smiles.

Af: "Besigheid, maar wie weet? Dalk 'n bietjie plesier," antwoord hy en skraap sy moed bymekaar.
En: "Business, but who knows? Maybe a bit of pleasure," he answers, mustering his courage.

Af: Anel lag. "Ek is hier vir my werk. Ek neem foto's van ons verrassende fauna. Dis nogal opwindend."
En: Anel laughs. "I'm here for my work. I take photos of our surprising wildlife. It's quite exciting."

Af: Hulle gesels terwyl hulle wag, Johan vertel van sy werk, hoe dit hom vervul maar soms geïsoleerd laat voel.
En: They chat while they wait, Johan talks about his work, how it fulfills him but sometimes makes him feel isolated.

Af: Anel deel stories van haar avonture in die natuur.
En: Anel shares stories of her adventures in nature.

Af: Elkeen luister met nuuskierigheid en bewondering.
En: Each listens with curiosity and admiration.

Af: Die bagasiedeur swaai oop en Johan gryp sy stewige swart tas.
En: The baggage door swings open and...
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5 days ago
16 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Unveiling the Treasures of Groot Zimbabwe's Vibrant Market
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Unveiling the Treasures of Groot Zimbabwe's Vibrant Market
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:

Af: Die lente son het oor die wonderlike ruïnes van Groot Zimbabwe geskyn.
En: The spring sun shone over the magnificent ruins of Groot Zimbabwe.

Af: 'n Gebou van grys klip gerek in die verte, omring deur die groen landskap wat met kleurvolle markstalletjies gevul was.
En: A building of gray stone stretched into the distance, surrounded by the green landscape filled with colorful market stalls.

Af: Esmé en Johan het in die mark rondgeloop, tussen gelag en die geur van speserye.
En: Esmé and Johan wandered around the market, among laughter and the scent of spices.

Af: Esmé se oë het helder geblink.
En: Esmé's eyes sparkled brightly.

Af: Sy was op soek na iets spesiaals, iets histories om as aandenking saam te neem.
En: She was searching for something special, something historical to take as a keepsake.

Af: "Ek wil 'n ware artefak koop, Johan," het sy gesê, haar stem met opgewondenheid gevul.
En: "I want to buy a true artifact, Johan," she said, her voice filled with excitement.

Af: "Iets wat die geskiedenis hier vasvang.
En: "Something that captures the history here."

Af: "Johan het sy kop geskud.
En: Johan shook his head.

Af: "Ons moet versigtig wees, Esmé.
En: "We need to be careful, Esmé.

Af: Baie van hierdie goed kan maklik vervals wees.
En: Many of these things can easily be fake."

Af: "Onder die handelaars het een verkoper met warm en vriendelike teenwoordigheid gestaan—Thandi.
En: Among the vendors, one stood out with a warm and friendly presence—Thandi.

Af: Sy het haar wareres met trots uitgestal: kralewerk, skilderye, en klein standbeelde.
En: She displayed her goods proudly: beadwork, paintings, and small statues.

Af: Johan het stil gestaan, skepties, terwyl Esmé opgewonde na Thandi se kraam geloop het.
En: Johan stood quietly, skeptical, while Esmé excitedly walked over to Thandi's stall.

Af: "Kan ek jou help?
En: "Can I help you?"

Af: " vra Thandi met 'n glimlag.
En: asked Thandi with a smile.

Af: "Ek is op soek na 'n ware stuk geskiedenis," verduidelik Esmé, haar stem vol hoop.
En: "I am looking for a true piece of history," explained Esmé, her voice full of hope.

Af: "Iets van betekenis.
En: "Something of meaning."

Af: "Thandi het Esmé indringend aangekyk, haar blik vol begrip.
En: Thandi looked Esmé deeply in the eyes, her gaze full of understanding.

Af: "Ek verstaan.
En: "I understand.

Af: Kom ons praat oor hierdie items," het sy gesê.
En: Let's talk about these items," she said.

Af: Hulle het begin gesels, en Thandi het stories oor haar familie en hul diep bande met die grond gedeel.
En: They began to chat, and Thandi shared stories about her family and their deep ties to the land.

Af: Johan het mettertyd ontspan, gefassineer deur die geskiedenis wat in elke woord gevleg was.
En: Johan gradually relaxed, fascinated by the history woven into every word.

Af: Skielik, met 'n knipoog, het Thandi hulle na 'n hoek van haar kraam gebring.
En: Suddenly, with a wink, Thandi brought them to a corner of her stall.

Af: "Hierdie stuk is nie te koop nie," sê Thandi, en sy wys na 'n oudelike beeldhouwerk.
En: "This piece is not for sale," said Thandi, pointing to an ancient sculpture.

Af: Dit was 'n unieke stuk, vol detail en karakter.
En: It was a unique...
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5 days ago
14 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Blossoming into Hope: A Widow's Gamble at the Carthago Market
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Blossoming into Hope: A Widow's Gamble at the Carthago Market
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:

Af: Die blommemark was in volle gang.
En: The flower market was in full swing.

Af: Die geure van jasmyn en kaneel het deur die strate van Antieke Carthago gedwaal.
En: The scents of jasmine and cinnamon wafted through the streets of Ancient Carthago.

Af: Mieke, 'n weduwee met 'n sterk wil, het deur die skare beweeg.
En: Mieke, a widow with a strong will, moved through the crowd.

Af: Die Flower Festival was 'n tyd van hoop en vernuwing.
En: The Flower Festival was a time of hope and renewal.

Af: Dit was ook 'n tyd van besluite.
En: It was also a time for decisions.

Af: Mieke se wêreld het verander toe haar man, Koos, verbygegaan het.
En: Mieke's world changed when her husband, Koos, passed away.

Af: Nou was sy alleen om te sorg vir haar seun, Andries.
En: Now she was alone to care for her son, Andries.

Af: Hy was jong en die verlies van sy pa was 'n skadu oor sy dae.
En: He was young, and the loss of his father cast a shadow over his days.

Af: Mieke het geweet dat sy vir 'n beter toekoms moes baklei.
En: Mieke knew she had to fight for a better future.

Af: Die mark was vol kleure en klanke.
En: The market was full of colors and sounds.

Af: Handelaars het geroep en mense het probeer.
En: Vendors were calling out, and people were trying their wares.

Af: Mieke het na 'n stalletjie gestap waar 'n ou vriend gestaan het.
En: Mieke walked to a stall where an old friend stood.

Af: Die vriend het pragtige klere verkoop, en iets in Mieke gesê dat dit haar kans kon wees.
En: The friend was selling beautiful clothes, and something inside Mieke told her this could be her chance.

Af: "Andries," het sy gesê, "ons moet waag om te wen.
En: "Andries," she said, "we must take risks to win."

Af: "Hulle het die stalletjie genader en begin praat.
En: They approached the stall and started talking.

Af: Mieke het haar situasie verduidelik en die handelaar het geluister.
En: Mieke explained her situation, and the vendor listened.

Af: Hy het 'n voorstel gemaak.
En: He made a proposal.

Af: Hy sou saam met haar werk en sy deel van die wins gee.
En: He would work with her and give her a share of the profits.

Af: Maar daar was risiko.
En: But there was a risk.

Af: Dit kon misluk.
En: It could fail.

Af: Mieke het diep asem gehaal.
En: Mieke took a deep breath.

Af: Dit was 'n groot besluit.
En: It was a big decision.

Af: "Ek neem die kans," het sy uiteindelik gesê.
En: "I'll take the chance," she finally said.

Af: Sy het gevoel hoe 'n gewig van haar skouers aflig.
En: She felt a weight lift from her shoulders.

Af: Daardie aand het Mieke en Andries onder die sterre gesit.
En: That evening, Mieke and Andries sat under the stars.

Af: Hulle het gepraat oor hul planne en oor Koos se herinneringe.
En: They talked about their plans and Koos's memories.

Af: "Dankie, Ma," het Andries gesê.
En: "Thank you, Ma," Andries said.

Af: "Ek dink Pa sou trots wees.
En: "I think Pa would be proud."

Af: "Mieke het na haar seun gekyk en het 'n sprankie hoop in sy oë gesien.
En: Mieke looked at her son and saw a glimmer of hope in his eyes.

Af: Hy het geglo, en dit was genoeg.
En: He believed, and that was enough.

Af: Sy het...
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6 days ago
12 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Nature's Balance: A Journey Up and Down Tafelberg
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Nature's Balance: A Journey Up and Down Tafelberg
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-26-22-34-02-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Die vars berglug van Tafelberg Nasionale Park vul Anya se longe en sy glimlag.
En: The fresh mountain air of Tafelberg Nasionale Park fills Anya's lungs and she smiles.

Af: Die pad na die top kronkel deur kleurvolle lenteblomme en die vars reuk van bloeiende flora omring haar.
En: The path to the top winds through colorful spring flowers, and the fresh scent of blooming flora surrounds her.

Af: Dit was 'n moeilike jaar, en sy het gewag vir hierdie avontuur.
En: It had been a difficult year, and she had been waiting for this adventure.

Af: Sy wil die wêreld van bo aanskou, en maklik voel ná alles wat sy deurgemaak het.
En: She wants to view the world from above and feel at ease after everything she has been through.

Af: Stefan loop langs haar.
En: Stefan walks beside her.

Af: Hy hou die pad dop en let op elke wolk wat oor die blou lug sweef.
En: He watches the path and keeps an eye on every cloud drifting across the blue sky.

Af: “Anya, ons moet aandag gee aan die weer,” sê hy versigtig, terwyl hy 'n blik op die wolke oor die bergtop gooi.
En: "Anya, we need to pay attention to the weather," he says cautiously, casting a glance at the clouds over the mountaintop.

Af: “Ek het geweet ons sou dit kon maak.
En: "I knew we could make it.

Af: Ek wil net voel hoe dit is om regtig bo te wees,” antwoord Anya dromerig.
En: I just want to feel what it's like to really be on top," Anya replies dreamily.

Af: Sy verstaan waar Stefan vandaan kom, maar hierdie reis beteken vir haar soveel meer.
En: She understands where Stefan is coming from, but this journey means so much more to her.

Af: "Hou net by die plan," beveel Stefan ferm.
En: "Just stick to the plan," Stefan instructs firmly.

Af: Sy passie vir veiligheid maak hom die waaksame vriend wat sy nodig het.
En: His passion for safety makes him the vigilant friend she needs.

Af: Hy waardeer haar avontuurlustigheid, maar weet die weer is onvergewensgesind.
En: He appreciates her adventurous spirit but knows that the weather is unforgiving.

Af: Hulle stap verder, en die wind begin sterker waai.
En: They continue walking, and the wind starts to blow stronger.

Af: Die lug se temper stem laer en die wolke begin saamkom.
En: The air temperature drops, and the clouds begin to gather.

Af: Stefan voel 'n knoop in sy maag.
En: Stefan feels a knot in his stomach.

Af: “Anya, kyk die wind!
En: "Anya, look at the wind!

Af: Dit kan gevaarlik wees.
En: It could be dangerous.

Af: Ons moet nou omdraai.
En: We need to turn back now."

Af: ”Anya huiwer.
En: Anya hesitates.

Af: Sy kyk af na Kaapstad wat kleiner en verder lyk.
En: She looks down at Kaapstad, which appears smaller and further away.

Af: Die gevoel van vryheid en krag is aanloklik.
En: The feeling of freedom and strength is enticing.

Af: Maar die wind skreeu nou om hulle, en die wolke dreig.
En: But the wind is now howling around them, and the clouds are threatening.

Af: Sy weet Stefan is reg.
En: She knows Stefan is right.

Af: “Okay, Stefan, ons sal terugdraai,” sê sy, haar oë vol begrip.
En: "Okay, Stefan, we will turn back," she says, her eyes full of understanding.

Af: Hulle draai om en begin die afdaling.
En: They turn around and begin the descent.

Af: Die...
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6 days ago
14 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Harmony in Bloom: A Serendipitous Encounter at Kirstenbosch
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Harmony in Bloom: A Serendipitous Encounter at Kirstenbosch
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-26-07-38-20-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Marelize stap stadig deur die Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuine.
En: Marelize walks slowly through the Kirstenbosch Botaniese Tuine.

Af: Die lente het die blomme in helderkleur ontplof.
En: Spring has made the flowers explode in bright colors.

Af: Sy ruik die soet geur van fynbos in die lug.
En: She smells the sweet fragrance of fynbos in the air.

Af: Die konsert is net klaargemaak.
En: The concert has just ended.

Af: Marelize wil eintlik dadelik huis toe gaan, maar iets laat haar nog 'n rukkie bly.
En: Marelize actually wants to go home immediately, but something makes her stay a while longer.

Af: Die musiek van die band het Marelize diep geroer.
En: The music of the band moved Marelize deeply.

Af: Sy het die musikant, Thabo, dopgehou.
En: She watched the musician, Thabo.

Af: Sy kon sien hoe passievol hy oor sy instrument was.
En: She could see how passionate he was about his instrument.

Af: Hy speel die kitaar met soveel gevoel.
En: He plays the guitar with so much feeling.

Af: Maar daar was ook iets van onsekerheid in sy oë.
En: But there was also something of uncertainty in his eyes.

Af: Thabo stap van die verhoog af en sien Marelize.
En: Thabo steps off the stage and sees Marelize.

Af: Daar is iets in haar gesig wat hom aanlok.
En: There's something in her face that draws him.

Af: Maar hy huiwer, bang hy maak 'n fout of vererg haar.
En: But he hesitates, afraid he might make a mistake or offend her.

Af: Uiteindelik besluit hy om die kans te waag.
En: Ultimately, he decides to take the chance.

Af: "Hallo, ek is Thabo," sê hy met 'n vriendelike glimlag en stap oor na Marelize, wat langs 'n helder lapie proteas staan.
En: "Hello, I'm Thabo," he says with a friendly smile and walks over to Marelize, who is standing next to a bright patch of proteas.

Af: Marelize kyk op.
En: Marelize looks up.

Af: "Hallo Thabo, ek is Marelize," antwoord sy, effens verskrik, maar ook nuuskierig.
En: "Hello Thabo, I'm Marelize," she answers, slightly startled, but also curious.

Af: Hulle begin gesels oor die tuin en die musiek.
En: They start talking about the garden and the music.

Af: Marelize verklaar haar liefde vir inheemse plante, hoe sy voel dat hulle soveel verhaal het en hoekom dit belangrik is.
En: Marelize declares her love for indigenous plants, how she feels they have so much history, and why it is important.

Af: Thabo luister aandagtig.
En: Thabo listens attentively.

Af: "Ek verstaan, my musiek is soos 'n storie wat ek vertel.
En: "I understand, my music is like a story I tell.

Af: Ek hoop mense voel dit soos jy oor die plante voel," sê hy.
En: I hope people feel it like you feel about the plants," he says.

Af: Marelize knik.
En: Marelize nods.

Af: "Dit raak my hier," sê sy terwyl sy na haar hart wys.
En: "It touches me here," she says, pointing to her heart.

Af: "Jou musiek het my geïnspireer.
En: "Your music inspired me."

Af: "Thabo glimlag, die angs in sy gesig verdwyn stadig.
En: Thabo smiles, the anxiety on his face slowly disappearing.

Af: Hy voel 'n nuwe vlam van hoop.
En: He feels a new flame of hope.

Af: "Dit beteken vir my baie.
En: "That means a lot to me.

Af: Dalk kan ons mekaar weer sien?
En:...
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1 week ago
14 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Locked in Art: Anika & Jasper's Museum Escape Adventure
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Locked in Art: Anika & Jasper's Museum Escape Adventure
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-25-22-34-02-af

Story Transcript:

Af: In die begin van die lente, met die blomme wat op hul mooiste blom, besluit Anika en Jasper om die Pretoria Kunsmuseum te besoek.
En: In the beginning of spring, with the flowers blooming in their finest, Anika and Jasper decided to visit the Pretoria Art Museum.

Af: Anika, 'n gretige kunsstudent, is op soek na inspirasie vir haar kunsprojek.
En: Anika, an eager art student, was seeking inspiration for her art project.

Af: Sy is vol passie en vol verwagting.
En: She was full of passion and expectation.

Af: Jasper, haar vriend, is daar om haar geselskap te hou en terselfdertyd te bewys dat moderne kuns hom nie bang maak nie.
En: Jasper, her friend, was there to keep her company and at the same time prove that modern art didn't scare him.

Af: Maar Jasper is skepties, en sy kritiese oog is altyd besig om 'n weg deur die kuns-woude te baan.
En: But Jasper was skeptical, and his critical eye was always busy carving a path through the art-woods.

Af: Die museum is 'n pragtige plek.
En: The museum is a beautiful place.

Af: Met sy moderne argitektuur en uiteindelike kamers is elke hoek 'n avontuur.
En: With its modern architecture and extensive rooms, every corner is an adventure.

Af: Die wit mure dra verskeie kunswerke - van kleurvolle, abstrakte stukke tot ingewikkelde klassieke beelde, elkeen verlig met sagte, omringende beligting wat die karakter van elke werk vereer.
En: The white walls carry various artworks - from colorful, abstract pieces to intricate classical sculptures, each illuminated with soft, ambient lighting that honors the character of each work.

Af: Die dag verloop vinnig terwyl Anika en Jasper elke installasie bewonder.
En: The day passed quickly as Anika and Jasper admired each installation.

Af: Skielik lui 'n geluid oor die interkom, maar die twee vriende besef te laat dat die museumbesoekers moet vertrek.
En: Suddenly a sound came over the intercom, but the two friends realized too late that the museum visitors needed to leave.

Af: Hulle is weggevoer deur die wonder van die kuns en het nie die tyd opgemerk nie.
En: They were captivated by the wonder of the art and didn't notice the time.

Af: Die deure sluit en hulle besef dat hulle binne vasgekeer is.
En: The doors closed, and they realized they were trapped inside.

Af: "Hulle het ons toegesluit!
En: "They locked us in!"

Af: " roep Jasper uit, 'n mengsel van paniek en ongeloof in sy stem.
En: exclaimed Jasper, a mix of panic and disbelief in his voice.

Af: "Wat doen ons nou, Anika?
En: "What do we do now, Anika?"

Af: "Anika, hoewel ook verras, sien 'n geleentheid.
En: Anika, although also surprised, saw an opportunity.

Af: "Miskien is dit 'n teken," sê sy.
En: "Maybe it's a sign," she said.

Af: "Elke kunswerk kan miskien vir ons 'n weg uit hierdie plek wys.
En: "Every artwork might show us a way out of this place."

Af: "Met die sekuriteitstelsel aktief, moet hulle versigtig wees om nie die alarm af te skakel nie.
En: With the security system active, they had to be careful not to trigger the alarm.

Af: So begin hulle avontuur deur die museum.
En: So their adventure through the museum began.

Af: By elke installasie soek Anika na betekenisse en idees, terwyl Jasper halfhartig meedoen, hoopvol dat hulle 'n manier sal ontdek om uit te kom.
En: At each...
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1 week ago
16 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
When Science Meets Art in Kirstenbosch's Spring Symphony
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: When Science Meets Art in Kirstenbosch's Spring Symphony
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-25-07-38-20-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Lente het gearriveer in die pragtige Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin.
En: Spring had arrived in the beautiful Kirstenbosch Nasionale Botaniese Tuin.

Af: Die lug was vars, vol die geure van bloeiende fynbos en die vrolike klanke van voëls wat tussen die bome sing.
En: The air was fresh, filled with the scents of blooming fynbos and the cheerful sounds of birds singing among the trees.

Af: Arno stap met vasberadenheid deur die tuin.
En: Arno walked determinedly through the garden.

Af: Sy missie was duidelik: bewaar die inheemse plantegroei en inspireer ander om te gee om vir die omgewing.
En: His mission was clear: preserve the indigenous vegetation and inspire others to care for the environment.

Af: Inge, aan die ander kant, het haar hart op soek na inspirasie vir haar kunswerke.
En: Inge, on the other hand, sought inspiration for her artworks.

Af: Die natuur was haar doek en Kirstenbosch het haar tuiste geword.
En: Nature was her canvas, and Kirstenbosch had become her home.

Af: Sy stop kort by 'n groot geel blom en skets haastig die vorm en kleur.
En: She paused briefly by a large yellow flower and quickly sketched its shape and color.

Af: Haar oë vang die figuur van Arno, besig om notas te maak oor 'n inheemse struik.
En: Her eyes caught the figure of Arno, busy making notes about an indigenous shrub.

Af: "Hoi," roep Inge.
En: "Hi," called Inge.

Af: Arno kyk op, 'n sagte glimlag op sy gesig.
En: Arno looked up, a soft smile on his face.

Af: "Ek is Inge.
En: "I am Inge.

Af: Jy werk ook hier?
En: Do you also work here?"

Af: " vra sy.
En: she asked.

Af: "Ja, ek is Arno," antwoord hy.
En: "Yes, I am Arno," he replied.

Af: "Ek is hier vir 'n bewaringsprojek.
En: "I'm here for a conservation project.

Af: Ons moet hierdie pragtige plek beskerm.
En: We must protect this beautiful place."

Af: "Hulle begin gesels, elkeen vol passie vir hul eie werk, maar met 'n gedeelde liefde vir natuur.
En: They began to chat, each full of passion for their own work but with a shared love for nature.

Af: Arno was gedissiplineerd met streng wetenskaplike metodes.
En: Arno was disciplined with strict scientific methods.

Af: Inge, vol verbeelding, wou kuns en gemeenskap betrek by bewaring.
En: Inge, full of imagination, wanted to involve art and community in conservation.

Af: "Wat as ons 'n kunsuitstalling hou hier in die tuin?
En: "What if we hold an art exhibition here in the garden?"

Af: " stel Inge voor.
En: Inge suggested.

Af: "Ons kan bewustheid skep deur skoonheid en kreatiwiteit.
En: "We can create awareness through beauty and creativity."

Af: "Arno aarsel.
En: Arno hesitated.

Af: "Ek is gewoond aan feite en syfers, nie verfkwaste en doeke nie.
En: "I'm used to facts and figures, not paintbrushes and canvases.

Af: Maar dalk kan dit werk," sê hy uiteindelik.
En: But maybe it can work," he finally said.

Af: Saam span hulle kragte.
En: Together, they joined forces.

Af: Arno leer om kuns in sy planne in te sluit, terwyl Inge wetenskaplike akkuraatheid met kleur en vorm meng.
En: Arno learned to incorporate art into his plans, while Inge mixed scientific accuracy with color and form.

Af: Die uitstalling kom nader.
En: The...
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1 week ago
15 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Elna's Breakthrough: Turning Power Outages into Opportunities
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Elna's Breakthrough: Turning Power Outages into Opportunities
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-24-22-34-02-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Die son het stadig begin opkom oor Tafelberg se majestueuse pieke.
En: The sun had slowly begun to rise over Tafelberg's majestic peaks.

Af: Elna het diep asemgehaal en uitgekyk oor die ongelooflike gesig van Kaapstad wat onder haar lê.
En: Elna took a deep breath and looked out over the incredible view of Kaapstad lying below her.

Af: Die helderblomme van die lente het oral geblom en ’n vars gees van optimisme gebring.
En: The bright flowers of spring were blooming all around and brought a fresh spirit of optimism.

Af: Dit was die dag van die belangrike internasionale konferensie, en sy moes reg wees.
En: It was the day of the important international conference, and she needed to be ready.

Af: Elna het met haar span in 'n konferensiesaal hoog bokant die stad gesit.
En: Elna sat with her team in a conference room high above the city.

Af: Riaan, haar lojale kollega, het druk gekyk na sy skootrekenaar terwyl hy probeer het om die laaste fyn klaar te maak aan hul digitale voorlegging.
En: Riaan, her loyal colleague, was intently looking at his laptop as he tried to put the final touches on their digital presentation.

Af: Mandla, die IT-kenner, het bekommerd op sy foon gesels oor tegniese kwessies wat klaarblyklik buite herstel was.
En: Mandla, the IT expert, was talking worriedly on his phone about technical issues that were apparently beyond repair.

Af: "Sjoe," het Elna met besluiteloosheid gesê, "ons moet iets anders probeer.
En: "Wow," Elna said with indecision, "we need to try something different.

Af: Die tegnologie staan nie aan ons kant nie."
En: The technology is not on our side."

Af: Haar gedagtes het gerig op die wintervoëls wat duik na die see soos haar gedagtes afgedwaal het na oplossings.
En: Her thoughts were directed at the winter birds diving into the sea as her mind wandered to solutions.

Af: Haar frustrasie was tasbaar, maar sy kon nie toelaat dat haar droom van sukses en bevordering in duie stort nie.
En: Her frustration was palpable, but she couldn't allow her dream of success and promotion to collapse.

Af: Skielik het daar 'n skielike kragonderbreking gekom.
En: Suddenly, there was a sudden power outage.

Af: Die skuldige wind het gespeel met die kragkabels en alles het donker geword.
En: The guilty wind played with the power cables, and everything turned dark.

Af: Dit was asof Halloween se spookagtige atmosfeer ingeglip het en Elna se waan oorwin het.
En: It was as if Halloween’s spooky atmosphere had slipped in and overtaken Elna's delusion.

Af: "Nie nou nie," het sy gefluister, "asseblief."
En: "Not now," she whispered, "please."

Af: Met vasberadenheid het sy na die gedrukte kopieë gewys.
En: With determination, she pointed to the printed copies.

Af: "Ons gebruik dit en ons stemme.
En: "We’ll use these and our voices.

Af: Ons het nie noodwendig tegnologie nodig om ons punte oor te dra nie."
En: We don’t necessarily need technology to get our points across."

Af: Riaan en Mandla het na haar gekyk met vertroue in hul oë.
En: Riaan and Mandla looked at her with trust in their eyes.

Af: Hulle het geweet dat Elna se vindingrykheid hulle oor hierdie hindernis kon dra.
En: They knew Elna's ingenuity could carry them over this hurdle.

Af: Die uur van die waarheid het aangebreek.
En: The hour of truth had...
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1 week ago
16 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Building Love in the Shadows of Tafelberg: A Kaapstad Journey
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Building Love in the Shadows of Tafelberg: A Kaapstad Journey
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-24-07-38-20-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Die lente het Kaapstad met helder kleure en 'n vars briesie gevul.
En: Spring has filled Kaapstad with bright colors and a fresh breeze.

Af: In die luukse Glendale Tore, 'n moderne wolkekrabber met 'n asemrowende uitsig oor Tafelberg, het Esmé besluit om hierdie middag spesiaal aan Riaan te wy.
En: In the luxurious Glendale Tore, a modern skyscraper with a breathtaking view of Tafelberg, Esmé decided to dedicate this afternoon to Riaan.

Af: Sy het besef dat sy dikwels werk bo hul verhouding stel, maar op hierdie spesiale jaardag moes sy dinge anders doen.
En: She realized that she often prioritized work over their relationship, but on this special anniversary, she needed to do things differently.

Af: In die gesofistikeerde boetieks naby die bopunt van die toring is Esmé deur 'n wêreld van unieke produkte omring.
En: In the sophisticated boutiques near the top of the tower, Esmé was surrounded by a world of unique products.

Af: Sy stap verby saffierblou rokke, handgemaakte keramiekhouers en geurige Kaapse olies, alles wat die natuurlike prag van die stad weerspieël.
En: She walked past sapphire-blue dresses, handmade ceramic containers, and fragrant Kaapse oils, all reflecting the natural beauty of the city.

Af: Esmé se gedagtes het steeds na Riaan gewentel—sy liefde vir die natuur en hoe hy altyd die kleinste detail raakgesien het.
En: Esmé's thoughts kept turning to Riaan—his love for nature and how he always noticed the smallest detail.

Af: Zelda, 'n ou vriend van Esmé, wat in die boetiek werk, het haar opgemerk.
En: Zelda, an old friend of Esmé, who works in the boutique, noticed her.

Af: "Esmé, jy lyk verlore," het sy gesê met 'n glimlag.
En: "Esmé, you look lost," she said with a smile.

Af: "Kan ek help?"
En: "Can I help?"

Af: "Ek soek iets spesiaal vir Riaan," het Esmé erken,
En: "I'm looking for something special for Riaan," Esmé admitted,

Af: "iets wat sy passie vir die natuur en ons verhouding vasvang."
En: "something that captures his passion for nature and our relationship."

Af: Zelda het haar na 'n tafel met handgemaakte produkte gelei.
En: Zelda led her to a table with handmade products.

Af: Tussen die items was daar 'n klein houtskaal, versier met fyn gravures van inheemse fynbos.
En: Among the items was a small wooden bowl, decorated with fine engravings of indigenous fynbos.

Af: Elke blaar en blom was met sorg uitgesny, die werk van 'n plaaslike kunstenaar wat die Kaapse plantegroei hoog geag het.
En: Each leaf and flower was carefully carved, the work of a local artist who held the Kaapse flora in high regard.

Af: "Dit is perfek," het Esmé uitgeroep,
En: "This is perfect," Esmé exclaimed,

Af: "dit sal ’n herinnering wees aan al ons wandelings deur die berg."
En: "it will be a reminder of all our walks through the mountain."

Af: "Ek dink hy sal daarvan hou," het Zelda aangemoedig.
En: "I think he'll love it," Zelda encouraged.

Af: Met die skaaltjie stewig in haar hande, het Esmé geweet dat sy nie net 'n geskenk gekies het nie, maar 'n stuk van hul verhaal vasgegryp het.
En: With the bowl firmly in her hands, Esmé knew she had not just chosen a gift, but captured a piece of their story.

Af: Die aand het sy vir Riaan die pakkie oorhandig, haar hand effens bewend van opgewondenheid en bekommernis.
En: That evening, she handed the...
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14 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
Lost and Found: Annelie's Quest for Integrity and Friendship
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Lost and Found: Annelie's Quest for Integrity and Friendship
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-23-22-34-02-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Die son skyn helder in die lentegeure van die skool se tuin.
En: The sun shines brightly in the spring scents of the school's garden.

Af: Die klanke van opgewonde stemme vul die verhoogde skoolgimnasium.
En: The sounds of excited voices fill the raised school gymnasium.

Af: Talle tafels is versier met kleurvolle projekte, groot en klein, elkeen 'n getuienis van 'n jong wetenskaplike se harde werk.
En: Numerous tables are adorned with colorful projects, large and small, each a testament to a young scientist's hard work.

Af: Annelie staan by haar tafel.
En: Annelie stands by her table.

Af: Sy voel die angs in haar bors opskuif.
En: She feels the anxiety climb in her chest.

Af: Haar projek is weg.
En: Her project is missing.

Af: Die projek waarvoor sy weke lank gewerk het, verdwyn op die oggend van die uitstalling.
En: The project she worked on for weeks disappeared on the morning of the exhibition.

Af: Annelie kyk om haar.
En: Annelie looks around her.

Af: Skoliere beweeg rond, nuwe gedagtes en idees in die lug.
En: Students move about, new thoughts and ideas in the air.

Af: Sy weet sy het nie veel tyd nie.
En: She knows she doesn't have much time.

Af: "Pieter!
En: "Pieter!"

Af: " roep sy skielik, haar stem vol dringendheid.
En: she suddenly calls, her voice full of urgency.

Af: Pieter, haar goeie vriend, verskyn by haar kant.
En: Pieter, her good friend, appears at her side.

Af: "Pieter, het jy dalk my projek gesien?
En: "Pieter, have you perhaps seen my project?"

Af: " vra sy desperaat.
En: she asks desperately.

Af: Pieter lyk verward.
En: Pieter looks confused.

Af: "Ek het niks gesien nie, Annelie.
En: "I haven't seen anything, Annelie.

Af: Ek het dalk net dinge rondgeskuif," verduidelik hy, sy hande in sy sakke.
En: I might have just moved things around," he explains, his hands in his pockets.

Af: Annelie voel hoe haar frustrasie oplaai, haar blik gly oor die skare terug na Gerrit.
En: Annelie feels her frustration rising, her gaze sliding over the crowd back to Gerrit.

Af: Hy staan nie ver van hulle nie, kalm en selfversekerd soos altyd, besig om sy eie projek te verduidelik aan 'n groep belangstellendes.
En: He stands not far from them, calm and confident as always, busy explaining his own project to a group of onlookers.

Af: "Hy het seker iets daarmee te doen," mompel sy vir haarself.
En: "He surely has something to do with it," she mutters to herself.

Af: Gerrit was nog altyd haar mededinger.
En: Gerrit has always been her rival.

Af: Sy stap doelgerig na hom toe, Pieter kort op haar hakke.
En: She strides purposefully toward him, Pieter close on her heels.

Af: "Gerrit," begin sy sonder oponthoud, "het jy iets met my projek gedoen?
En: "Gerrit," she begins without delay, "did you do something with my project?"

Af: "Gerrit kyk op, sy lippe trek in 'n effense glimlag.
En: Gerrit looks up, his lips curling into a slight smile.

Af: "Nee, Annelie.
En: "No, Annelie.

Af: Ek het genoeg my eie projekte om oor te bekommer.
En: I have enough of my own projects to worry about."

Af: "Pieter draai ongemaklik.
En: Pieter shifts uncomfortably.

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1 week ago
16 minutes

FluentFiction - Afrikaans
From Chaos to Clarity: Friendship Saves the Spring Show
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: From Chaos to Clarity: Friendship Saves the Spring Show
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-23-07-38-20-af

Story Transcript:

Af: Die sonskyn dans liggies oor die hoërskool se grasveld in Kaapstad.
En: The sunshine dances lightly over the high school's lawn in Kaapstad.

Af: Kleurrike blomme blom oral en die sagte briesie fluister asof dit geheime dra.
En: Colorful flowers bloom everywhere and the gentle breeze whispers as if it carries secrets.

Af: Dit is opgewondenheid alkant, want die jaarlikse Lenteskou is om die draai.
En: There is excitement all around, because the annual Spring Show is just around the corner.

Af: Jaco, ‘n toegewyde student, draf haastig oor die terrein.
En: Jaco, a dedicated student, jogs hurriedly across the grounds.

Af: Sy gedagtes is vol lysies en planne.
En: His thoughts are full of lists and plans.

Af: Hy wil hierdie skou ‘n sukses maak en hoop om daarmee ‘n aanbeveling vir ‘n internskap te verdien.
En: He wants to make this show a success and hopes to earn a recommendation for an internship with it.

Af: Met sy beste vriendin, Annelie, aan sy sy, voel Jaco dat enigiets moontlik is.
En: With his best friend, Annelie, by his side, Jaco feels that anything is possible.

Af: Annelie glimlag, altyd ondersteunend, maar haar oë verruil soms 'n skaam bekommernis oor wat sy ná skool gaan doen.
En: Annelie smiles, always supportive, but her eyes occasionally betray a shy concern about what she will do after school.

Af: “Jy lyk bietjie gespanne, Jaco,” sê sy terwyl hulle loop.
En: "You look a bit tense, Jaco," she says as they walk.

Af: “Ek weet dis baie om te hanteer, maar ons is hier om jou te help.”
En: "I know it’s a lot to handle, but we’re here to help you."

Af: In hierdie oomblik kruis Pieter hul pad.
En: At this moment, Pieter crosses their path.

Af: Hy’s die sorgeloosste ou in die skool, vir almal bekend as die sportheld maar dikwels beskou as lui.
En: He’s the most carefree guy in the school, known to everyone as the sports hero but often considered lazy.

Af: Vir Jaco voel dit soms of Pieter nooit iets ernstig opneem nie.
En: To Jaco, it sometimes feels like Pieter never takes anything seriously.

Af: “Hey, ouens,” groet Pieter vrolik.
En: "Hey, guys," greets Pieter cheerfully.

Af: Hy pluk ‘n blom uit en bied dit aan Annelie aan.
En: He plucks a flower and offers it to Annelie.

Af: “Ek is hier om te help. Wat van ‘n sokkerwedstryd by die skou?”
En: "I’m here to help. How about a soccer match at the show?"

Af: Skielik is daar ‘n koue rukwind.
En: Suddenly, there is a cold gust of wind.

Af: Jaco kreun.
En: Jaco groans.

Af: “Pieter, dis nie altyd net sokker nie. Ons moet organisasie hê, nie net chaos nie.”
En: "Pieter, it’s not always just about soccer. We need organization, not just chaos."

Af: Maar daar’s nie tyd vir kibbel nie.
En: But there’s no time for bickering.

Af: Daar is stands om op te rig, plakkate wat gemaak moet word en speletjies om te organiseer.
En: There are booths to set up, posters to make, and games to organize.

Af: Jaco voel die druk op sy skouers groei, terwyl hy al sy verantwoordelikhede balanseer.
En: Jaco feels the pressure on his shoulders growing as he balances all his responsibilities.

Af: Op die vooraand van die skou, terwyl die sterre oor Kaapstad skyn, voel Annelie die spanning tussen Jaco en Pieter.
En: On the eve of the show, while the stars shine over Kaapstad,...
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