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...
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Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Dream Chasers: Love & Ambition in Johannesburg
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die ysige Johannesburg-wind waai deur die strate.
En: The icy Johannesburg wind blows through the streets.
Af: Uit die lug getuig donkertjies van 'n naderende storm.
En: Tiny dark clouds in the sky foreshadow an approaching storm.
Af: In 'n hoë gebou skuif Elize haar bril op.
En: In a high-rise building, Elize adjusts her glasses.
Af: Sy i...
Episode • 25 July 2024 • 18m and 44s
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Winter Blossoms: A Tale of Perseverance and Innovation
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die son het lastig oor die heuwels van Kaapstad opgestyg.
En: The sun rose lazily over the hills of Cape Town.
Af: Luan was reeds aan die werk in die luukse omheinde gemeenskap.
En: Luan was already at work in the luxurious gated community.
Af: Die kille winterlug kon hom nie van sy doel afgehou nie.
En: The...
Episode • 24 July 2024 • 14m and 54s
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Mistaken Bags at Cape Town: Unexpected Connections
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die vertrekbord by Kaapstad Internasionale Lughawe het helder verligte letters vertoon.
En: The departure board at Cape Town International Airport displayed brightly lit letters.
Af: Passasiers het heen en weer gestap, besig en geïrriteerd.
En: Passengers paced back and forth, busy and irritated.
Af: Dit was winter, en koue winde het by die oop deure ingekom en die stasie v...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 15m and 55s
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Unearthing Secrets: An Adventure in Carthage's Timeless Ruins
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Story Transcript:
Af: Onder 'n koel, helder winterhemel het die ruïnes van Kartago in stilte lê.
En: Under a cool, clear winter sky, the ruins of Carthage lay in silence.
Af: Die vars lug het oor die gebreekte kolomme en verweerde standbeelde gewaai.
En: The fresh air blew over the broken columns and weathered statues.
Af: Alles rondom het die ryk va...
Episode • 22 July 2024 • 20m and 59s
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Breaking the Ice: Freelance Connections in Cape Town's Winter
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Story Transcript:
Af: In die gesellige stad Kaapstad, was die winter in volle swang.
En: In the sociable city of Cape Town, winter was in full swing.
Af: Die koue wind buite was fel, maar binne in die moderne mede-werkspasie was dit warm en vriendelik.
En: The cold wind outside was fierce, but inside the modern co-working space, it was warm and friendly.<...
Episode • 21 July 2024 • 16m and 29s
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Finding Her Frame: Mariska's Journey to Artistic Courage
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die winterwind waai sag oor Johannesburg.
En: The winter wind blows gently over Johannesburg.
Af: Binne die Johannesburgse Kunsmuseum, is dit warm en helder.
En: Inside the Johannesburg Art Museum, it is warm and bright.
Af: Die groot vensters laat die sonlig in, wat oor die skilderye en beeldhouwerke val.
En: The large windows let the sunlight in...
Episode • 20 July 2024 • 15m and 15s
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Love in Lift: An Unplanned Rooftop Romance in Johannesburg
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die son sak stadig agter die wolkekrabbers van Johannesburg.
En: The sun was slowly setting behind the skyscrapers of Johannesburg.
Af: Pieter het 'n spesiale plan vir die aand.
En: Pieter had a special plan for the evening.
Af: Hy wil Anja beïndruk met 'n pragtige piekniek op die dak van 'n luukse wolkekrabber.
En: He w...
Episode • 19 July 2024 • 16m and 22s
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: When Opposites Collide: A Tale of Innovation and Friendship
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die nuwe kwartaal het begin in die middel van die winter by Hoërskool in Kaapstad.
En: The new term started in the middle of winter at High School in Cape Town.
Af: Die koue wind waai deur die gange terwyl die leerders haastig na hul klasse toe loop.
En: The cold wind blows through the halls as the students h...
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 17m and 1s
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: The Secret Herb: Annelie's Quest for a Cure in the Cold Karoo
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Story Transcript:
Af: Die koue Karookaap wind het teen die skuiling geruk.
En: The cold Karoo wind whipped against the shelter.
Af: Binne die geheime laboratorium was Annelie besig met haar nuwe ondersoek.
En: Inside the secret laboratory, Annelie was engrossed in her new research.
Af: Die kamers was gevul met proefbuise, kruie, en geskrifte.
En: The...
Episode • 17 July 2024 • 17m and 5s
Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Love Brews in a Wintery Cape Town Coffee Shop
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Story Transcript:
Af: Op 'n koue wintersoggend in Kaapstad, klink die gelag van mense deur 'n klein, gesellige koffiewinkel.
En: On a cold winter morning in Cape Town, the laughter of people rings through a small, cozy coffee shop.
Af: Die winkel is vol houtstoele en rustieke tafels.
En: The shop is full of wooden chairs and rustic tables.
Af: Die...
Episode • 16 July 2024 • 16m and 20s
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