{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Afrikaans","slug":"fluentfiction-afrikaans-6690440","podcast_index_feed_id":6690440,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005824/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/61bc1b5557a2fb913c7a5743e64e15f7.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":340,"summary":"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 w…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:23:13.992910+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-afrikaans-6690440"},"episode":{"title":"Rekindled Bonds: A Sunrise Reunion on Jacob's Ladder","slug":"rekindled-bonds-a-sunrise-reunion-on-jacob-s-ladder","published_at":"2026-08-26T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-afrikaans-6690440/rekindled-bonds-a-sunrise-reunion-on-jacob-s-ladder","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-afrikaans-6690440","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-20-af","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74693888/2026_08_26_07_38_20_af_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans : Rekindled Bonds: A Sunrise Reunion on Jacob's Ladder Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/af/episode/2026-08-26-07-38-20-af Story Transcript: Af: Andries hardloop elke oggend op Jacob's Ladder. En: Andries runs every morning on Jacob's Ladder. Af: Dit is winter, en die lug se koue byt in sy longe. En: It is winter, and the cold air bites at his lungs. Af: Die trappe is steil, maar die uitsig bo is pragtig. En: The steps are steep, but the view at the top is beautiful. Af: Die son klim stadig oor die horison en verlig die stad en die oseaan. En: The sun slowly rises over the horizon, illuminating the city and the ocean. Af: Vandag is spesiaal. En: Today is special. Af: Nie oor die koel briesie wat krap aan sy wange nie, maar oor Lize. En: Not because of the cool breeze that scratches his cheeks, but because of Lize. Af: Toe Andries jonk was, was Lize sy beste maatjie. En: When Andries was young, Lize was his best friend. Af: Maar jare het verloop, en hulle paaie het uitmekaar gespat soos golwe teen die rotse. En: But years passed, and their paths spread apart like waves against the rocks. Af: Vandag het Andries 'n geheime wens. En: Today, Andries has a secret wish. Af: Hy wil Lize nooi vir koffie. En: He wants to invite Lize for coffee. Af: Sy voete tref die hoogste trap. En: His feet hit the highest step. Af: Hy haal diep asem en kyk uit oor die stad. En: He takes a deep breath and looks out over the city. Af: Dan sien hy haar. En: Then he sees her. Af: Lize. En: Lize. Af: Sy staan daar, net soos in sy herinnering, en kyk na die opkomende son. En: She stands there, just as in his memory, watching the rising sun. Af: Die skemerlig verf haar gesig met 'n warm gloed. 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