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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.

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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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  • A Night in Kruger: Bonds Forged Under the African Sky

    A Night in Kruger: Bonds Forged Under the African Sky
    Dec 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: A Night in Kruger: Bonds Forged Under the African Sky Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son het rooi en goud oor die hemel geverf, 'n warm kombers oor die Krugerwildtuin in die somer.En: The sun painted the sky red and gold, a warm blanket over the Krugerwildtuin in the summer.Af: Pieter het langs die voertuig gestaan, sy oë oor die uitgestrekte savanne.En: Pieter stood next to the vehicle, his eyes scanning the vast savanna.Af: Vandag was 'n spesiale reis—nie net vir homself nie, maar vir sy suster, Annelie, en sy beste vriend, Johan.En: Today was a special trip—not just for himself, but for his sister, Annelie, and his best friend, Johan.Af: Hulle reis deur die park gedurende die feestyd was nie net 'n avontuur nie, maar 'n kans om nader aan mekaar te kom.En: Their journey through the park during the festive season was not just an adventure but a chance to become closer to each other.Af: Annelie het uitgeklim, haar kamera gereed om elke oomblik vas te vang.En: Annelie got out, her camera ready to capture every moment.Af: “Kom ons maak vir ons 'n herinnering wat ons nooit sal vergeet nie!” het sy uitgeroep.En: “Let's make a memory we will never forget!” she exclaimed.Af: Johan het gelag, altyd beskeie, maar opgewonde oor die dag wat voorlê.En: Johan laughed, always modest but excited about the day ahead.Af: Pieter het 'n plan gehad.En: Pieter had a plan.Af: Hulle sou die jaar afsluit met 'n kampvuur, stories en die betowerende klanke van die Afrika-nag.En: They would end the year with a campfire, stories, and the enchanting sounds of the African night.Af: Maar die weer het ander planne gehad.En: But the weather had other plans.Af: Reënwolke het begin saampak bokant en sy hart het gesak.En: Rain clouds began to gather above, and his heart sank.Af: “Ons moet 'n ander roete vat,” het Pieter beslis gesê.En: “We need to take another route,” Pieter said decisively.Af: “As ons die reën wil ontduik, moet ons ʼn meer afgesonderde plek kry.”En: “If we want to avoid the rain, we need to find a more secluded spot.”Af: Met die padkaart in die hand, het Pieter die voertuig deur die kronkelpaaie gelei, die daglig afneem terwyl hulle dieper in die park inry.En: With the map in hand, Pieter guided the vehicle through the winding paths, the daylight fading as they drove deeper into the park.Af: Toe die reën uiteindelik begin neerplons, het hulle stewig binnenshuis gebly, Johan se grondkaarte noukeurig bestudeer.En: When the rain finally started pouring down, they stayed securely indoors, closely studying Johan's ground maps.Af: Skielik, soos 'n wonderwerk, het die reën opgehou.En: Suddenly, like a miracle, the rain stopped.Af: Hulle het 'n stil open vlak bereik, wyd en groen met 'n uitsig wat asemrowend oor die horison gestrek het.En: They reached a quiet open plain, vast and green with a breathtaking view stretching across the horizon.Af: Die son het weer begin sak, en die lug was soos 'n doek van kleure.En: The sun began to set again, and the sky was like a canvas of colors.Af: “Hier is perfek,” het Annelie uitgeroep, haar kamera vinnig opgestel.En: “Here is perfect,” Annelie exclaimed, quickly setting up her camera.Af: Pieter het die vuur aangesteek.En: Pieter lit the fire.Af: Die klein vlammetjies wat dans, was 'n simbool van die hernieude hoop.En: The small dancing flames were a symbol of renewed hope.Af: Intussen het die son 'n finale glorieuse vertoning gemaak voordat dit onder die horison verdwyn het.En: Meanwhile, the sun made a final glorious display before disappearing beneath the horizon.Af: Skielik het die wêreld rondom hulle stil geword, net die veraf klanke van nagdiere te hoor.En: Suddenly, the world around them became quiet, the distant sounds of night animals being the only thing to hear.Af: Hulle sit om die kampvuur, elkeen met 'n storie om te vertel.En: They sat around the campfire, each with a story to tell.Af: Die vlamme het hulle gesigte verlig, terwyl hulle oor die jaar gesels en lag.En: The flames illuminated their faces as they talked and laughed about the year.Af: In die stilte van die nag het 'n groep ander kampeerders nader gekom, gelok deur die geselligheid van die vuur.En: In the stillness of the night, a group of other campers approached, drawn by the camaraderie of the fire.Af: Hulle het by die sirkel aangesluit, nuwelinge maar dadelik soos ou vriende.En: They joined the circle, newcomers but immediately like old friends.Af: Onder die sterre het Pieter tot insig gekom.En: Under the stars, Pieter came to a realization.Af: Hy het nooit ver van sy wortels of sy mense afgewyk nie.En: He never strayed far from his roots or his people.Af: Om aan te pas by verandering was die sleutel tot die diepte in hul verhoudings.En: Adapting to change was the key to the depth in their relationships.Af: Toe middernag aanbreek, het 'n...
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  • Unlocking Secrets: The Diary That Changed Everything

    Unlocking Secrets: The Diary That Changed Everything
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Unlocking Secrets: The Diary That Changed Everything Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son sak stadig oor die goue sand van Kampsbaai-strand.En: The sun sets slowly over the golden sand of Kampsbaai-strand.Af: Die warm somerwind waai.En: The warm summer wind blows.Af: Kersfeessfeër vul die lug.En: Festive Christmas atmosphere fills the air.Af: Louw is opgewonde.En: Louw is excited.Af: Hy sien kans vir avontuur.En: He feels ready for adventure.Af: Langs hom is Annelie, sy beste vriendin.En: Next to him is Annelie, his best friend.Af: Sy kyk oor die branders.En: She looks over the waves.Af: Sy is versigtig en bedagsaam.En: She is cautious and thoughtful.Af: “Kom ons stap so bietjie langs die water,” sê Louw met 'n glimlag.En: "Let's walk a bit along the water," says Louw with a smile.Af: Annelie trek haar skouers op en stem in.En: Annelie shrugs her shoulders and agrees.Af: Die strand is besig met vakansiegangers.En: The beach is busy with holidaymakers.Af: Daar is kinders wat in die see baljaar en mense wat om die barbecue-keuse hulself geniet.En: There are children frolicking in the sea and people enjoying themselves by the barbecue area.Af: Skielik stoot die golwe 'n vreemde voorwerp uit na hul voete.En: Suddenly, the waves push a strange object to their feet.Af: Dit is 'n dagboek, oud en gesluit met 'n klein slot.En: It is a diary, old and locked with a small lock.Af: Louw tel dit op, sy oë blink van nuuskierigheid.En: Louw picks it up, his eyes shining with curiosity.Af: “Dink jy ons kan dit oopmaak?En: "Do you think we can open it?"Af: ” vra hy.En: he asks.Af: Annelie kyk skepties na die geslote boek.En: Annelie looks skeptically at the closed book.Af: “Wat as dit iets gevaarlik is?En: "What if it's something dangerous?"Af: ” vra sy.En: she asks.Af: Maar Louw se vasberadenheid is duidelik.En: But Louw's determination is clear.Af: Hy wil die waarheid agter die dagboek vind.En: He wants to find the truth behind the diary.Af: “Ek ken 'n taalkundige hier in die omgewing,” sê Louw.En: "I know a linguist around here," says Louw.Af: “Hy kan ons dalk help om dit te vertaal.En: "He might be able to help us translate it."Af: ”Hulle stap saam na die dorpie waar Pierre, die plaaslike taalkundige, woon.En: They walk together to the village where Pierre, the local linguist, lives.Af: Hy kyk na die dagboek en frons.En: He looks at the diary and frowns.Af: “Dit is 'n ou taal,” sê hy.En: "It is an ancient language," he says.Af: “Ons sal in 'n biblioteek moet gaan kyk.En: "We'll need to look in a library."Af: ”Annelie is bekommerd dat hulle te veel tyd daaraan sal spandeer.En: Annelie worries that they will spend too much time on it.Af: “Ons is tog hier om die vakansie te geniet,” sê sy.En: "We are here to enjoy the holiday, after all," she says.Af: Maar Louw voel hierdie kan sy groot storie wees.En: But Louw feels this could be his big story.Af: Saans wanneer die stormwolke begin saampak, hou hulle aan werk.En: In the evenings, when storm clouds begin to gather, they continue working.Af: Hulle glip in 'n ou biblioteek waar hulle 'n boek vind wat die kode van die dagboek kan ontsyfer.En: They slip into an old library where they find a book that can decipher the code of the diary.Af: Die wind huil buite, maar hulle soek aan.En: The wind howls outside, but they keep searching.Af: Uiteindelik kraak hulle die kode.En: Finally, they crack the code.Af: Dit onthul 'n ou skatkis geskiedenis.En: It reveals an old treasure chest history.Af: 'n Boodskap wat na 'n verlore skat wys.En: A message that points to a lost treasure.Af: Die spanning styg, maar die storm buite dreig.En: The suspense builds, but the storm outside threatens.Af: Hul avontuur het nie net 'n raaisel opgelos nie.En: Their adventure has not only solved a mystery.Af: Dit het hul vriendskap versterk.En: It has strengthened their friendship.Af: Louw glimlag na Annelie.En: Louw smiles at Annelie.Af: “Dankie,” sê hy.En: "Thank you," he says.Af: “Ek kon dit nie sonder jou gedoen het nie.En: "I couldn't have done it without you."Af: ”Met die dagboek se geheim ontrafel, besluit hulle om die skat te gaan soek.En: With the diary's secret unraveled, they decide to go look for the treasure.Af: Die avontuur het nog net begin.En: The adventure has only just begun.Af: Annelie, nou meer avontuurlustig, is gereed om saam met Louw verder te gaan.En: Annelie, now more adventurous, is ready to join Louw further.Af: Die son breek deur wolke en skyn helder op die strand.En: The sun breaks through the clouds and shines brightly on the beach.Af: 'n Nuwe dag en nuwe avonture wag.En: A new day and new adventures await.Af: Louw en Annelie staan hand aan hand op die strand en kyk na die horison.En: Louw and Annelie stand hand in hand on the beach and look at the horizon.Af: Hulle weet, hierdie is net die ...
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    15 mins
  • Unveiling Griekeland: A Journey Through Time and Adventure

    Unveiling Griekeland: A Journey Through Time and Adventure
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Unveiling Griekeland: A Journey Through Time and Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-af Story Transcript:Af: Die son het begin sak oor die blou waters van die Middellandse See.En: The sun began to set over the blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.Af: Die strand was stil, behalwe vir die sagte klots van golwe teen die goue sand.En: The beach was quiet, except for the gentle lapping of waves against the golden sand.Af: Annelize, Ruan en Jakobus het saam met hul skoolklas tussen die skaduwees van die antieke ruïnes in Griekeland gewandel.En: Annelize, Ruan, and Jakobus strolled with their school class among the shadows of the ancient ruins in Griekeland.Af: Die klipmure het soos bedelaars uit die verlede gestaan, gehul in stories en geheime van lank gelede.En: The stone walls stood like beggars from the past, cloaked in stories and secrets from long ago.Af: Annelize, met haar sprankelende oë vol nuuskierigheid, kon nie ophou staar na die ruïnes nie.En: Annelize, with her sparkling eyes full of curiosity, couldn't stop staring at the ruins.Af: Sy het gehoor van 'n versteekte kamer vol ou skatte en wou nie die kans mis om dit te ontdek nie.En: She had heard about a hidden room full of old treasures and didn't want to miss the chance to discover it.Af: Ruan, haar beste vriend, het sy twyfel uitgespreek.En: Ruan, her best friend, expressed his doubts.Af: "Dit is taboe," het hy gefluister.En: "It is taboo," he whispered.Af: "Jakobus hou ons dop.En: "Jakobus is watching us."Af: "Maar Annelize het besluit.En: But Annelize had made up her mind.Af: Sy het 'n plan beraam om weg te sluip wanneer Jakobus nie kyk nie.En: She devised a plan to sneak away when Jakobus wasn't looking.Af: Soos noodlot dit bepaal het, het 'n ander student se ongemak 'n afleiding veroorsaak.En: As fate would have it, another student's discomfort caused a distraction.Af: Annelize het saggies aan Ruan se arm getrek.En: Annelize gently tugged on Ruan's arm.Af: "Kom saam," het sy hom opgewonde aangemoedig.En: "Come along," she encouraged him excitedly.Af: Hy het met 'n sug toegegee en agterna gevolg.En: He sighed but followed her.Af: Hulle het vinnig die ou trappe afgegaan, die geluid van hul voetstappe wat verdwyn in die heilige stilte van die plek.En: They quickly descended the old stairs, the sound of their footsteps fading in the sacred silence of the place.Af: Die ruïne was koud in die winterlig, olyfbome wieg liggies in die wind.En: The ruin was cold in the winter light, olive trees swaying gently in the wind.Af: Na 'n paar draaie bereik hulle die ingang van die geheime kamer.En: After a few turns, they reached the entrance of the secret room.Af: Dit was bedek met groen mos en stof, 'n regte skat vir enige avontuurlustige siel.En: It was covered with green moss and dust, a true treasure for any adventurous soul.Af: Toe hulle die kamer binnedring, het hulle verstom gestaan.En: As they entered the room, they stood amazed.Af: Die mure was versier met pragtige antieke fresko's wat die stories van antieke Griekeland vertel het.En: The walls were adorned with beautiful ancient frescoes that told the stories of ancient Griekeland.Af: Dit was asemrowend.En: It was breathtaking.Af: Annelize het begin foto's neem en in die goed bewaarde verhale verdiep geraak.En: Annelize began taking photos and immersed herself in the well-preserved tales.Af: Ongelukkig het Jakobus hulle gevind net toe hulle oor 'n tafereel geboeë staan.En: Unfortunately, Jakobus found them just as they were bent over a scene.Af: Sy oë was streng, maar nie kwaad nie.En: His eyes were stern but not angry.Af: “Ek het geweet dat julle hier sou kom,” het hy gesug.En: "I knew you would come here," he sighed.Af: “Maar onthou die reëls is daar vir ‘n rede.En: "But remember the rules are there for a reason."Af: ”Annelize het diep asemgehaal en probeer verduidelik.En: Annelize took a deep breath and tried to explain.Af: Jakobus het haar nie onderbreek nie.En: Jakobus did not interrupt her.Af: Toe hy die fresko's sien, het sy gesig verander.En: When he saw the frescoes, his expression changed.Af: Die beelde het 'n ontbrekende stuk van sy navorsing voltooi.En: The images completed a missing piece of his research.Af: Hy het met verheuging gestaar na die antieke kuns.En: He gazed at the ancient art with delight.Af: “Ek sal julle hierdie keer nie straf nie,” het hy gesê.En: "I won't punish you this time," he said.Af: “Julle nuuskierigheid het ons almal gehelp.En: "Your curiosity has helped us all.Af: Maar onthou dat die regte pad soms geduld verg.En: But remember that the right path sometimes requires patience."Af: ” Annelize het stil geknik, dankbaar en verlig.En: Annelize nodded quietly, grateful and relieved.Af: Sy het besef dat reëls nodig is en sy kon steeds haar passie nastreef sonder om teë te werk.En: She realized that rules are necessary and she ...
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