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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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  • Johannesburg Corporate Harmony: A Year-End Function to Remember

    Johannesburg Corporate Harmony: A Year-End Function to Remember
    2025/10/30
    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.Af: Uiteindelik, ná heelwat bespreking, het 'n kompromie ontstaan.En: Finally, after much discussion, a compromise emerged.Af: "Kom ons neem die buitelug element, maar beperk dit tot versierings en ligte en bly in die kantoor," het Pieter ingestem.En: "Let's incorporate the outdoor element, but limit it to decorations and lights and stay in the office," Pieter agreed.Af: Marietjie het die plan aanvaar en haar kreatiwiteit daarop losgelaat.En: Marietjie accepted the plan and unleashed her creativity on it.Af: Die vergadering het ten einde gekom met 'n gevoel van samewerking en tevredenheid.En: The meeting ended with a feeling of cooperation and satisfaction.Af: Jannie het besef hoe belangrik dit was om elkeen se idees te integreer.En: Jannie realized how important it was to integrate everyone's ideas.Af: Hy het geleer dat leierskap nie net beheer beteken nie, maar ook samewerking en balans.En: He learned that leadership didn't just mean control, but also cooperation and balance.Af: Toe die vergadering eindig, het almal na buite gestap, die vars lente-briesie inasemend.En: As the meeting ended, everyone walked outside, breathing in the fresh spring breeze.Af: Die stad het voortgeleef rondom hulle, en in hulle harte was die vreugde van 'n komende suksesvolle funksie.En: The city continued around them, and in their hearts was the joy of an upcoming successful function.Af: Die jaar-eind funksie sou sekerlik 'n gebeurtenis wees om te onthou, 'n viering van samewerking en kreatiwiteit.En: The year-end function would surely be an event to remember, a celebration of cooperation and creativity. Vocabulary Words:heart: hartjiecorporate: korporatiewestreamed: gestroommosaic: mosaïekexcitement: ...
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  • Mystery on Main Street: An Unexpected Friendship Unfolds

    Mystery on Main Street: An Unexpected Friendship Unfolds
    2025/10/29
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Mystery on Main Street: An Unexpected Friendship Unfolds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-29-22-34-02-af 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 a strange figure wandering at night, just before the package appeared.Af: "Daar!" wys Annelie.En: "There!" Annelie points out.Af: Hulle besluit om die persoon na te gaan en volg die beeldmateriaal na die gemeenskap se tuinhuisie, weggesteek in 'n hoek ver van die hoofpaaie.En: They decide to track down the person and follow the footage to the community’s garden shed, tucked away in a corner far from the main roads.Af: Met lig in hand en kloppende harte, stap Jaco en Annelie na die skuur.En: With a flashlight in hand and pounding hearts, Jaco and Annelie walk to the shed.Af: Binne is dit skaduwee, en 'n geheim skuil tussen die gereedskap en rakke.En: Inside, it’s shadowy, and a secret lurks among the tools and shelves.Af: Sketrende bokse lei hul na 'n versteekte plek in die hoek.En: Rustling boxes lead them to a hidden spot in the corner.Af: Die deksel word stadig oopgemaak, en hulle vind vergeetde dekoraties: skedels, kersies, en 'n halfvoltooide Halloween sentrumeerstuk.En: The lid is slowly opened, and they find forgotten decorations: skulls, candles, and a half-finished Halloween centerpiece.Af: 'n Byna tasbare sug van verligting spoel oor Jaco en Annelie.En: A nearly palpable sigh of relief washes over Jaco and Annelie.Af: "'n Misverstand!" lag hulle saam.En: "A misunderstanding!" they laugh together.Af: Jaco draai na Annelie, waarderend.En: Jaco turns to Annelie, appreciative.Af: "Jy was uitstekend," sê hy.En: "You were excellent," he says.Af: Annelie lag.En: Annelie laughs.Af: Sy het ook 'n nuwe respek vir Jaco.En: She has also gained a ...
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  • Spring's Promise: New Beginnings in Die Veldpark

    Spring's Promise: New Beginnings in Die Veldpark
    2025/10/29
    Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Spring's Promise: New Beginnings in Die Veldpark Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2025-10-29-07-38-20-af 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 verdryf.En: Charl stepped closer with hesitation, but the joy of the moment dispelled his doubts.Af: Liezl het gaan kuier en gesels geraak met 'n groep buurtbewoners onder die skadu van 'n akkerboom.En: Liezl went to mingle and chatted with a group of neighborhood residents under the shade of an oak tree.Af: "Charl! Kom ons wys jou wat ons beplan," roep sy.En: "Charl! Let us show you what we're planning," she called.Af: Die groep het opgewonde oor 'n gemeenskaplike kunsprojek gesels, planne gemaak vir 'n muurskildery in die park se sentrum.En: The group was excitedly discussing a community art project, planning a mural in the park's center.Af: Dit het skielik alles vir Charl sin gemaak.En: It suddenly all made sense to Charl.Af: Hy het sy liefde vir argitektuur en haar artistieke visie in hul gesprek begin verweef.En: He began to weave his love for architecture and her artistic vision into their conversation.Af: Charl het gesien hoe hul idees saamvloei, soos ’n stroom in die lente.En: Charl saw how their ideas merged, like a stream in spring.Af: "Ek dink ons moet saamwerk," het Liezl gesê, haar oë blink.En: "I think we should work together," Liezl said, her eyes sparkling.Af: "En ek dink jy is reg," stem Charl instemmend.En: "And I think you're right," Charl agreed.Af: Dit was die lente se dag wat alles verander het.En: It was the spring day that changed everything.Af: Die dag toe Charl besluit het om oop te wees vir nuwe ervarings en mense.En: The day Charl decided to be open to new experiences and people.Af: Die kruispaadjies in ...
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