25 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: When Drones Take Flight: Inside Cape Town's Startup Fiasco Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/when-drones-take-flight-inside-cape-towns-startup-fiasco/ Story Transcript: Af: In 'n plek waar idees vlieg soos die woelig wind, daar in Kaapstad se startup-inkubator, staan Janco en Willemien reg vir 'n groot dag. En: In a place where ideas fly like the restless wind, there in Cape Town's startup incubator, Janco and Willemien stand ready for a big day. Af: Die winter het die stad in 'n koue greep, maar die passie in die inkubator is warm. En: Winter has gripped the city with cold, but the passion in the incubator is warm. Af: Drones wag in die hoek, blink en gereed. En: Drones wait in the corner, shiny and ready. Af: Janco is vol energie, sy oë blink as hy vertel van hul nuwe tegnologie. En: Janco is full of energy, his eyes sparkling as he talks about their new technology. Af: "Ons kan dit maak, Willemien! Ons gaan hulle beïndruk," sê hy selfversekerd. En: "We can do this, Willemien! We're going to impress them," he says confidently. Af: Willemien sug en kyk na hom. En: Willemien sighs and looks at him. Af: "Miskien, Janco. Maar ons moet seker maak alles werk voor ons begin," sê sy kalm. En: "Maybe, Janco. But we need to make sure everything works before we start," she says calmly. Af: Die lokaal is modern en helder, met skoon lyne en minimalistiese meubels. En: The space is modern and bright, with clean lines and minimalist furniture. Af: Groot vensters gee 'n uitsig oor die misbedekte berge. En: Large windows offer a view of the misty mountains. Af: Die lug is vars en skerp. En: The air is fresh and crisp. Af: Die beleggers, belangrik en nuuskierig, sit om 'n blink tafel. En: The investors, important and curious, sit around a shiny table. Af: Janco begin sy voorlegging. En: Janco begins his presentation. Af: Hy druk 'n knoppie, en een van die drones styg op. En: He presses a button, and one of the drones takes off. Af: Dit draai glad en elegant in die lug. En: It glides smoothly and elegantly in the air. Af: Skielik begin die ander drones ook opstyg, heeltemal teen Janco se plan. En: Suddenly, the other drones also start to take off, completely against Janco's plan. Af: Paniekerig druk hy knoppe, maar dit help nie. En: Panicking, he presses buttons, but it doesn't help. Af: Die drones skreeu en draai wild in die lug. En: The drones screech and spin wildly in the air. Af: Beleggers duik onder tafels weg terwyl drones teen mure bots en meubels tref. En: Investors dive under tables as drones crash into walls and hit furniture. Af: Willemien roep: "Janco, stop onmiddellik!" En: Willemien calls out, "Janco, stop immediately!" Af: Maar Janco sien 'n geleentheid. En: But Janco sees an opportunity. Af: Hy wring een drone en beheer dit versigtig. En: He wrestles one drone and carefully controls it. Af: Almal staar in stomme verbasing. En: Everyone stares in stunned amazement. Af: Hy demonstreer 'n indrukwekkende maneuver, die drone sweef deur klein spasies en draai in perfekte sirkels. En: He demonstrates an impressive maneuver, the drone sweeps through small spaces and turns in perfect circles. Af: Die kamer raak stil. En: The room falls silent. Af: Die drones land, kapot en beskadig. En: The drones land, broken and damaged. Af: Janco is sweterig en rooi in die gesig. En: Janco is sweaty and red-faced. Af: Willemien staan langs hom, haar hand op sy skouer. En: Willemien stands next to him, her hand on his shoulder. Af: Die beleggers verlaat hul skuilings, stadig en versigtig. En: The investors leave their shelters, slowly and cautiously. Af: "Dit was... indrukwekkend," sê een belegger met 'n glimlag. En: "That was... impressive," says one investor with a smile. Af: "Maar dit is duidelik, julle het meer werk nodig." En: "But clearly, you need more work." Af: Janco knik nederig. En: Janco nods humbly. Af: "Ek weet, ons sal aan die foute werk." En: "I know, we'll work on the flaws." Af: "Ons sal julle befonds, maar Willemien moet die tegniese verbetering lei," sê die belegger streng. En: "We will fund you, but Willemien must lead the technical improvements," says the investor sternly. Af: Janco kyk na Willemien en glimlag. En: Janco looks at Willemien and smiles. Af: "Ek stem saam," sê hy. En: "I agree," he says. Af: Willemien glimlag ook. En: Willemien smiles too. Af: Die beleggers verlaat die lokaal, tevrede met die potensiaal gevind. En: The investors leave the space, satisfied with the potential they found. Af: Janco en Willemien staan saam in die stillerige lokaal. En: Janco and Willemien stand together in the now quieter room. Af: "Jy het goed gevaar," sê Willemien. En: "You did well," says Willemien. Af: "En jy ook," antwoord Janco. En: "And so did you," answers Janco. Af: "Ek besef nou hoe belangrik jou beplanning is." En: "I realize now how important your planning is." Af: "En ek waardeer jou durf," sê Willemien. En: "And I appreciate your daring," says Willemien. Af: Saam besef hulle dat balans tussen risiko en beplanning die sleutel is. En: Together they understand that balance between risk and planning is the key. Af: Die koue Kaapse lug voel bietjie warmer, en die toekoms skyn helder. En: The cold Cape Town air feels a bit warmer, and the future looks bright. Vocabulary Words: - restless: woelig - gripped: greep - minimalist: minimalistiese - presentation: voorlegging - misty: misbedekte - glides: glad - elegantly: elegant - panicking: paniekerig - buttons: knoppe - screech: skreeu - spin: draai - wrestles: wring - maneuver: maneuver - sweeps: sweef - silent: stil - broken: kapot - damaged: beskadig - shelters: skuilings - impressive: indrukwekkend - flaws: foute - humbly: nederig - sternly: streng - daring: durf - appreciate: waardeer - balance: balans - risk: risiko - planning: beplanning - satisfied: tevrede - curious: nuuskierig - opportunity: geleentheid

24 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Photography & Words: Inspiration on the Garden Route Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/photography-words-inspiration-on-the-garden-route/ Story Transcript: Af: Luan staan langs die pad, sy kamera in die hand. En: Luan stands by the side of the road, his camera in hand. Af: Die briesie van die see maak sy hare deurmekaar. En: The sea breeze tousles his hair. Af: Die son sak stadiger as wat hy ooit gesien het. En: The sun is setting slower than he has ever seen. Af: Hy voel verlore. En: He feels lost. Af: Net 'n paar meter verder, leun Elise oor die reling. En: Just a few meters away, Elise leans over the railing. Af: Sy kyk na die golf breuke en sug. En: She watches the waves break and sighs. Af: Sy wonder of sy ooit weer sal kan skryf. En: She wonders if she will ever be able to write again. Af: Haar pen het stil geword. En: Her pen has fallen silent. Af: Luan stap nader. En: Luan steps closer. Af: "Dis mooi, né? En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?" Af: " sê hy. En: he says. Af: Elise glimlag skaars. En: Elise barely smiles. Af: "Ja, dis pragtig. En: "Yes, it's gorgeous." Af: " Sy draai om en ontmoet sy oë. En: She turns and meets his eyes. Af: "Ek is Elise. En: "I'm Elise." Af: ""Luan," sê hy, en steek sy hand uit. En: "Luan," he says, extending his hand. Af: Hulle sit saam op 'n houtbankie. En: They sit together on a wooden bench. Af: "Wat doen jy hier? En: "What are you doing here?" Af: " vra Elise. En: asks Elise. Af: "Ek is 'n fotograaf," sê Luan. En: "I'm a photographer," says Luan. Af: "Soek inspirasie. En: "Looking for inspiration. Af: En jy? En: And you?" Af: ""Ek is 'n skrywer, probeer 'n storie begin. En: "I'm a writer, trying to start a story." Af: " Elise kyk na die horison. En: Elise looks at the horizon. Af: Die volgende dag, loop hulle mekaar weer raak by 'n kospadstal. En: The next day, they run into each other again at a food stall. Af: "Wil jy saamry? En: "Want to join me?" Af: " vra Luan impulsief. En: asks Luan impulsively. Af: Elise dink kort. En: Elise thinks briefly. Af: "Ja, hoekom nie? En: "Yes, why not? Af: Ek het niks om te verloor nie. En: I have nothing to lose." Af: "En so ry hulle oor die kronkelende paaie van die Tuinroete. En: And so they drive along the winding roads of the Garden Route. Af: Hulle stop by verlate strandjies, bospaadjies, en stille klein dorpe. En: They stop at deserted beaches, forest paths, and quiet little towns. Af: Maar alhoewel hulle saam was, bly hulle op 'n afstand. En: But although they were together, they remained distant. Af: Luan se kamera klik, en Elise se notaboek bly leeg. En: Luan's camera clicks, and Elise's notebook stays empty. Af: Op een pragtige wintersdag stop hulle by 'n kloof. En: On one beautiful winter's day, they stop at a gorge. Af: Die uitsig is asemrowend. En: The view is breathtaking. Af: Luan soek na die perfekte hoek, terwyl Elise probeer skryf. En: Luan searches for the perfect angle while Elise tries to write. Af: Skielik ontplof 'n rusie. En: Suddenly, an argument erupts. Af: "Jy verstaan nie! En: "You don't understand!" Af: ” roep Luan. En: shouts Luan. Af: "Ek soek betekenis in my foto's. En: "I'm looking for meaning in my photos." Af: ""En jy dink ek het dit maklik? En: "And you think it's easy for me?" Af: " Elise se stem tril. En: Elise's voice trembles. Af: "Ek probeer woorde vind wat ek nie eens het nie. En: "I'm trying to find words I don't even have." Af: "Hulle staar mekaar aan, die spanning dig. En: They stare at each other, tension thick. Af: Dan, stadig, begin hulle praat. En: Then, slowly, they begin to talk. Af: Dieper dinge, seer dinge - hulle hartseer en drome. En: Deeper things, painful things—their sadness and dreams. Af: Hulle sien mekaar vir die eerste keer regtig. En: They see each other truly for the first time. Af: Daarna sit hulle stil. En: Afterward, they sit quietly. Af: Die kloof om hulle is nou net 'n agtergrond. En: The gorge around them is now just a backdrop. Af: "Ek wil hê jy moet bly," sê Luan sag. En: "I want you to stay," says Luan softly. Af: "Ek wil bly," antwoord Elise. En: "I want to stay," Elise responds. Af: Met nuwe begrip en 'n vars gevoel van koers, reis hulle verder saam. En: With a new understanding and a fresh sense of direction, they continue their journey together. Af: Luan se foto's begin lewe. En: Luan's photos come to life. Af: Elise se pen vind ritme. En: Elise's pen finds rhythm. Af: Teen die einde van hul reis, staan hul op 'n hoë krans. En: By the end of their journey, they stand on a high cliff. Af: Die son sak weer, maar hierdie keer voel niks verlore nie. En: The sun sets again, but this time nothing feels lost. Af: Hulle kyk na mekaar en weet hulle het gevind wat hul gesoek het, in hulself en in mekaar. En: They look at each other and know they have found what they were seeking, in themselves and in each other. Af: Luan voel vol doel. En: Luan feels full of purpose. Af: Elise se storie blom. En: Elise's story blooms. Af: En hul pad saam voel net soos die regte storie. En: And their path together feels just like the right story. Vocabulary Words: - breeze: briesie - to tousle: maak deurmekaar - lost: verlore - railing: reling - sigh: sug - fallen: geval - gorgeous: pragtig - to extend: steek uit - inspiration: inspirasie - horizon: horison - to join: saamry - impulsively: impulsief - to lose: verloor - winding: kronkelende - deserted: verlate - forest paths: bospaadjies - distant: afstand - breathtaking: asemrowend - angle: hoek - argument: rusie - to search: soek - meaning: betekenis - to tremble: tril - tension: spanning - gorge: kloof - understanding: begrip - direction: koers - to bloom: blom - purpose: doel - path: pad

23 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: The Shearer’s Challenge: A Village Bet Transformed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/the-shearers-challenge-a-village-bet-transformed/ Story Transcript: Af: Pieter stap deur die koue, stil strate van die bergdorpie. En: Pieter walks through the cold, quiet streets of the mountain village. Af: Sy asem vorm wolkies in die yskoue lug. En: His breath forms little clouds in the icy air. Af: Hy sien 'n bordjie: "Skaapskeerkompetisie Vandag! En: He sees a sign: "Sheep Shearing Competition Today!" Af: ""Nooit geskeer nie, maar hoe moeilik kan dit wees? En: "Never sheared before, but how hard can it be?" Af: " flits die gedagte by hom op. En: the thought flashes through his mind. Af: Hy het onlangs met 'n vriend gewed hy kan enigiets doen. En: He recently bet a friend that he could do anything. Af: Hierdie was sy kans om te wys hy is reg. En: This was his chance to prove he was right. Af: Pieter stap na die dorpsplein. En: Pieter heads to the town square. Af: Dit is bedrywig met mense. En: It’s bustling with people. Af: Daar is 'n groot omheining vol blêrende skape. En: There’s a large enclosure full of bleating sheep. Af: Hy sien plaaslike skapeerders met hul skerp skêre en kyk hoe hulle vlot werk. En: He watches local shearers with their sharp shears and sees how efficiently they work. Af: 'N Inspekteur sien Pieter kom aangestap. En: An inspector sees Pieter approaching. Af: "Wil jy deelneem? En: "Want to participate?" Af: " vra hy vriendelik. En: he asks kindly. Af: "Pieter aanvaar, probeer selfversekerd lyk. En: Pieter accepts, trying to look confident. Af: "Reg," sê hy met ‘n glimlag, maar binne voel hy angstig. En: "Sure," he says with a smile, but inside he feels anxious. Af: Hy het nog nooit 'n skaap geskeer nie. En: He has never sheared a sheep before. Af: Hy besluit om raad by die plaaslike mense te vra. En: He decides to seek advice from the locals. Af: Hy kyk om hom rond, op soek na iemand wat kan help. En: He looks around, searching for someone who can help. Af: Hy sien 'n ouer boer, met ‘n vriendelike gesig. En: He sees an older farmer with a friendly face. Af: "Jou eerste keer? En: "Your first time?" Af: " vra die boer. En: the farmer asks. Af: "Ja," antwoord Pieter skaam. En: "Yes," Pieter responds shyly. Af: "En ek weet nie eintlik hoe nie. En: "And I don't really know how." Af: "Die boer lag, "Dis nie maklik nie, maar ek sal jou help. En: The farmer laughs, "It’s not easy, but I'll help you." Af: " Hy wys hom hoe om die skêr reg te hou en hoe om die skaap stil te maak. En: He shows him how to hold the shears properly and how to calm the sheep. Af: Pieter voel effens meer op sy gemak. En: Pieter feels slightly more at ease. Af: Pieter se naam word geroep. En: Pieter's name is called. Af: Hy stap nader, vat 'n skêr en kies 'n skaap. En: He steps forward, grabs a pair of shears, and chooses a sheep. Af: Die skaap kyk hom aan, lyk glad nie gelukkig nie. En: The sheep looks at him, clearly not pleased. Af: Pieter probeer die skaap stil maak, maar die skaap spring weg. En: Pieter tries to calm the sheep, but it jumps away. Af: Hy verloor sy balans en val op die grond. En: He loses his balance and falls to the ground. Af: Die skare lag, maar Pieter staan op en probeer weer. En: The crowd laughs, but Pieter stands up and tries again. Af: Hy begin skeer, maar die skaap beweeg onrustig. En: He starts shearing, but the sheep moves restlessly. Af: Stukkies wol vlieg rond. En: Bits of wool fly around. Af: Pieter se hande bewe, maar hy hou aan probeer. En: Pieter's hands tremble, but he keeps trying. Af: Dan kom 'n groot, hardkoppige skaap voor Pieter staan. En: Then a large, stubborn sheep stands in front of Pieter. Af: Hy kyk na die ondier, voel sy hart vinniger klop. En: He looks at the animal, feeling his heart race. Af: Hy weet die skaap gaan moeilik wees. En: He knows this sheep will be difficult. Af: Hy vat die skêr en probeer weer, maar die skaap spring weg en hardloop deur die skare. En: He grabs the shears and tries again, but the sheep jumps away and runs through the crowd. Af: Mense skree en lag. En: People shout and laugh. Af: Die skaap stamp kratte om en wol is oraloor. En: The sheep knocks over crates and wool is everywhere. Af: Pieter hardloop agter die skaap aan, probeer hom vang. En: Pieter runs after the sheep, trying to catch it. Af: Uiteindelik help die boer hom om die skaap stil te maak. En: Eventually, the farmer helps him calm the sheep down. Af: Hy hou die skaap vas terwyl Pieter eindelik die laaste stukke wol afskeer. En: He holds the sheep while Pieter finally finishes shearing the last bits of wool. Af: Die kompetisie eindig, en daar is gelag en applous. En: The competition ends, and there is laughter and applause. Af: Pieter het laas gekom, maar hy glimlag. En: Pieter came in last, but he smiles. Af: Hy het probeer en nie moed opgegee nie. En: He tried and didn't give up. Af: Die boer klop hom op die rug. En: The farmer pats him on the back. Af: "Jy het goed gedoen, seun. En: "You did well, son. Af: Dit verg moed. En: It takes courage." Af: "Pieter voel trots. En: Pieter feels proud. Af: Hy besef hy hoef nie alles perfek te doen nie. En: He realizes he doesn't have to do everything perfectly. Af: Dit is belangrik om jou beste te gee. En: It’s important to give your best. Af: Die dorpenaars het hom met vriendelikheid ontmoet. En: The villagers met him with kindness. Af: Hy voel gelukkig en aanvaar die bêtering met 'n nuwe perspektief. En: He feels happy and embraces the experience with a new perspective. Af: Hy ontmoet sy vriend aan die einde van die dag. En: He meets his friend at the end of the day. Af: "Jy was reg," sê Pieter, "maar ek het iets anders gewen. En: "You were right," Pieter says, "but I won something else." Af: " En met daardie woorde, lag hulle saam in die helder koue lug van die bergdorpie. En: And with those words, they laugh together in the bright, cold air of the mountain village. Vocabulary Words: - mountain: berg - village: dorpie - breath: asem - clouds: wolkies - icy: yskoue - competition: kompetisie - recently: onlangs - bet: gewed - square: dorpsplein - bustling: bedrywig - enclosure: omheining - bleating: blêrende - shearers: skapeerders - inspector: inspekteur - participate: deelneem - confident: selfversekerd - advice: raad - anxious: angstig - tremble: bewe - perspective: perspektief - shears: skêr - tremble: bewe - stance: posisie - stubborn: hardkoppig - fall: val - crates: kratte - wool: wol - calm: stil - grab: vat - crowd: skare

22 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Rescue on Table Mountain: A Tale of Friendship and Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/rescue-on-table-mountain-a-tale-of-friendship-and-adventure/ Story Transcript: Af: Op 'n helder sonnige oggend het Schalk en Marelize besluit om 'n staptoer op Tafelberg aan te pak. En: On a bright sunny morning, Schalk and Marelize decided to tackle a hike on Table Mountain. Af: Hulle was avontuurlustig en gretig om die pragtige uitsigte te sien. En: They were adventurous and eager to see the beautiful views. Af: Die berg was hoog en steil, maar hulle was gereed. En: The mountain was high and steep, but they were ready. Af: Hulle het vroeg begin, met rugsaakke vol kos en water. En: They started early, with backpacks full of food and water. Af: Die pad was rotsagtig, maar die uitsigte oor Kaapstad en die oseaan was asemrowend. En: The path was rocky, but the views over Cape Town and the ocean were breathtaking. Af: Marelize het haar kamera geneem om foto's te neem. En: Marelize had brought her camera to take pictures. Af: Skielik het Schalk op 'n los rots getrap. En: Suddenly, Schalk stepped on a loose rock. Af: "Ai! En: "Ouch!" Af: " het hy uitgeroep. En: he exclaimed. Af: Hy het seergemaak en kon nie sy voet beweeg nie. En: He was hurt and couldn't move his foot. Af: "Ek dink ek het my enkel geswik," het hy gesê. En: "I think I twisted my ankle," he said. Af: Marelize het haar sak neergesit en na Schalk gegaan. En: Marelize put down her bag and went to Schalk. Af: Sy het sy enkel ondersoek. En: She examined his ankle. Af: Dit was alreeds geswel. En: It was already swollen. Af: "Jy moet sit en rus," het sy gesê. En: "You need to sit and rest," she said. Af: Hulle het 'n skaduwee gevind waar Schalk kon sit. En: They found some shade where Schalk could sit. Af: Marelize het na Schalk se gesig gekyk. En: Marelize looked at Schalk's face. Af: "Ek sal hulp gaan kry," het sy gesê terwyl sy haar selfoon uitgehaal het. En: "I'll go get help," she said while taking out her cell phone. Af: Ongelukkig was daar geen sein op die berg nie. En: Unfortunately, there was no signal on the mountain. Af: Sy het kortpad gedink en 'n besluit geneem. En: She thought quickly and made a decision. Af: "Ek sal afhardloop na die naaste noodtelefoon," het sy gesê. En: "I'll run down to the nearest emergency phone," she said. Af: Schalk het ingestem. En: Schalk agreed. Af: Marelize het vinnig afgesit, vinnig maar veilig. En: Marelize took off quickly, fast but safely. Af: Sy het die pad wat hulle gevolg het, teruggekyk om seker te maak sy onthou waar Schalk sit. En: She looked back at the path they had followed to make sure she remembered where Schalk was sitting. Af: Nadat sy 'n rukkie gehardloop het, het sy die noodtelefoon bereik. En: After running for a while, she reached the emergency phone. Af: Sy het vinnig na hulp gevra. En: She quickly called for help. Af: Die reddingspan was vinnig daar, en hulle het saam met Marelize teruggestap na Schalk. En: The rescue team arrived promptly, and they hiked back to Schalk with Marelize. Af: Hulle het Schalk op 'n draagbaar gesit en hom versigtig na die voet van die berg geneem. En: They placed Schalk on a stretcher and carefully took him down to the foot of the mountain. Af: By die voet van Tafelberg het die ambulans gewag. En: An ambulance was waiting at the base of Table Mountain. Af: Schalk was dankbaar vir Marelize se vinnige denke en die hulp van die reddingspan. En: Schalk was grateful for Marelize’s quick thinking and the help of the rescue team. Af: By die hospitaal het die dokter gesê dat Schalk se enkel net geswik was. En: At the hospital, the doctor said that Schalk's ankle was only sprained. Af: Hy sou binne 'n paar weke reg wees. En: He would be fine in a few weeks. Af: "Dankie, Marelize," het Schalk gesê. En: "Thank you, Marelize," Schalk said. Af: "Jy het my regtig gehelp. En: "You really helped me." Af: "Marelize het geglimlag. En: Marelize smiled. Af: "Dis wat vriende doen," het sy gesê. En: "That's what friends are for," she said. Af: Hulle het teruggedink aan die avontuurlike dag op Tafelberg, en hoe hulle saam die uitdaging oorwin het. En: They thought back to the adventurous day on Table Mountain and how they had overcome the challenge together. Af: In die dae wat gevolg het, het Schalk se enkel stadig begin herstel. En: In the days that followed, Schalk's ankle slowly started to heal. Af: Marelize het hom gereeld kom kuier en hulle het oor nuwe avonture gedroom. En: Marelize visited him regularly, and they dreamed of new adventures. Af: Die stap op Tafelberg het hulle vriendskap sterker gemaak, en hulle was dankbaar vir elke geleentheid om saam die lewe se uitdagings aan te pak. En: The hike on Table Mountain had strengthened their friendship, and they were grateful for every opportunity to face life's challenges together. Vocabulary Words: - bright: helder - sunny: sonnige - decided: besluit - tackle: aan te pak - adventurous: avontuurlustig - eager: gretig - steep: steil - backpacks: rugsaakke - rocky: rotsagtig - breathtaking: asemrowend - loose: los - exclaimed: uitgeroep - twisted: geswik - examined: ondersoek - swollen: geswel - rest: rus - shade: skaduwee - face: gesig - unfortunately: ongelukkig - signal: sein - emergency phone: noodtelefoon - rescue team: reddingspan - stretcher: draagbaar - ambulance: ambulans - grateful: dankbaar - quick thinking: vinnige denke - sprained: geswik - overcome: oorwin - heal: herstel - challenging: uitdagende

21 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Family Barbecue: Adventure & Togetherness at Table Mountain Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/family-barbecue-adventure-togetherness-at-table-mountain/ Story Transcript: Af: Onder die helder blou lug van Kaapstad, het Jan, Annelize en Pieter by Tafelberg vergader. En: Under the clear blue sky of Cape Town, Jan, Annelize, and Pieter gathered at Table Mountain. Af: Die son het warm geskyn en 'n sagte briesie het gewaai. En: The sun was shining warmly, and a gentle breeze was blowing. Af: Hulle was opgewonde vir 'n lekker familie braai. En: They were excited for a nice family barbecue. Af: Jan het die vleis en hout gebring. En: Jan brought the meat and wood. Af: Annelize het die slaai en broodjies gepak. En: Annelize packed the salad and rolls. Af: Pieter het die koeldrank en piekniekmat saamgebring. En: Pieter brought the cold drinks and picnic blanket. Af: Hulle het 'n mooi plekkie gekies om die braaivleis aan te steek. En: They chose a nice spot to light the barbecue. Af: Jan het die vuur gemaak. En: Jan made the fire. Af: Hy het die hout aangesteek en die kole rooiwarm geword. En: He lit the wood, and the coals became red-hot. Af: Annelize het die slaai op die tafel gesit. En: Annelize put the salad on the table. Af: Pieter het die koeldrank uitgehaal en die glase vol gemaak. En: Pieter took out the cold drinks and filled the glasses. Af: Die geur van die braaivleis het die lug gevul. En: The aroma of the barbecue filled the air. Af: Jan het die tjops en wors op die rooster gesit. En: Jan placed the chops and sausages on the grill. Af: Hy het seker gemaak dat alles perfek gaar word. En: He made sure everything was perfectly cooked. Af: Intussen het Annelize vir Pieter van haar dag by die werk vertel. En: Meanwhile, Annelize told Pieter about her day at work. Af: Hulle het gelag en grappe gemaak. En: They laughed and made jokes. Af: Skielik sien Annelize rook in die verte. En: Suddenly, Annelize saw smoke in the distance. Af: Sy het bekommerd geraak. En: She became worried. Af: “Jan, kyk daar! Brand dit nie?” vra sy. En: 'Jan, look over there! Isn't that a fire?' she asked. Af: Jan het rondgekyk. En: Jan looked around. Af: “Ja, dit lyk soos 'n brand. Ons moet versigtig wees,” sê hy. En: 'Yes, it looks like a fire. We need to be careful,' he said. Af: Pieter het vinnig sy selfoon uitgehaal. En: Pieter quickly took out his cellphone. Af: Hy het die brandweer gebel. En: He called the fire department. Af: “Ons moet die vuur beheer. Kom ons gooi water op die kole,” sê hy. En: 'We need to control the fire. Let's pour water on the coals,' he said. Af: Jan het sy waterbottel gegryp en oor die kole gegooi. En: Jan grabbed his water bottle and poured it over the coals. Af: Die rook het minder geword. En: The smoke lessened. Af: Hulle het geweet die brandweer was op pad, maar hulle moes kalm bly. En: They knew the fire department was on the way, but they had to stay calm. Af: Nadat die gevaar verby was, het hulle almal ontspan. En: After the danger passed, they all relaxed. Af: Hulle het verder gebraai en die ete geniet. En: They continued to barbecue and enjoyed the meal. Af: Die kos was heerlik. En: The food was delicious. Af: Hulle het gesels oor ou herinneringe en saam gelag. En: They talked about old memories and laughed together. Af: Voor die son gesak het, het hulle hul goed ingepak. En: Before the sun set, they packed up their things. Af: Hulle het die plek opgeruim en seker gemaak daar is geen kole of vuilgoed oor nie. En: They cleaned up the area and made sure there were no coals or trash left behind. Af: Die lug was koel en die sterre het begin uitkom. En: The air was cool, and the stars started to appear. Af: “Dit was 'n dag om te onthou,” sê Annelize. En: 'This was a day to remember,' said Annelize. Af: “Ons het regtig 'n avontuur gehad.” En: 'We really had an adventure.' Af: Pieter glimlag. En: Pieter smiled. Af: “Ja, maar ons het dit saam deurmaak. Familie is belangrik.” En: 'Yes, but we went through it together. Family is important.' Af: Jan het sy arm om hulle gesit. En: Jan put his arm around them. Af: “Ek stem saam. Solank ons mekaar het, kan ons enige iets hanteer.” En: 'I agree. As long as we have each other, we can handle anything.' Af: En so het Jan, Annelize en Pieter hulle reis terug begin, met 'n hart vol liefde en 'n dag vol herinneringe. En: And so Jan, Annelize, and Pieter began their journey back, with hearts full of love and a day full of memories. Vocabulary Words: - clear: helder - gathered: vergader - gentle: sagte - breeze: briesie - barbecue: braai - meat: vleis - wood: hout - packed: gepak - rolls: broodjies - fire: vuur - coals: kole - red-hot: rooiwarm - aroma: geur - grill: rooster - perfectly: perfek - jokes: grappe - suddenly: skielik - smoke: rook - distance: verte - worried: bekommerd - careful: versigtig - control: beheer - poured: gegooi - lessened: minder geword - danger: gevaar - relaxed: ontspan - memories: herinneringe - cleaned: opgeruim - trash: vuilgoed - cool: koel

20 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Triumph and Team Spirit: A Day of Sports and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/triumph-and-team-spirit-a-day-of-sports-and-dreams/ Story Transcript: Af: Met koue oggendlug en 'n helderblou lug, was Stellenbosch haastig en gevul met opwinding. En: On a cold morning with a clear blue sky, Stellenbosch was bustling and filled with excitement. Af: Jacques, Annelize, en Thabo was op pad na die skool vir die groot interskole sportdag. En: Jacques, Annelize, and Thabo were on their way to school for the big interschool sports day. Af: Die strate was besig met kinders in sportdrag en ouers wat hul kinders support. En: The streets were busy with children in sportswear and parents supporting their kids. Af: Jacques was senuweeagtig. En: Jacques was nervous. Af: Hy was die kaptein van die atletiekspan. En: He was the captain of the athletics team. Af: Annelize het daardie dag as cheerleader opgetree, haar bont pom-poms skitterend in die son. En: Annelize was performing as a cheerleader that day, her colorful pom-poms sparkling in the sun. Af: Thabo het in die sokkerwedstryd gespeel. En: Thabo was playing in the soccer match. Af: Hy was vol energie en kon nie wag om aan te val nie. En: He was full of energy and could not wait to attack. Af: Hulle het die skoolgronde bereik. En: They reached the school grounds. Af: Die groot veld was vol kleurvolle baniere en vrolike musiek het in die lug gehoor. En: The large field was full of colorful banners and cheerful music could be heard in the air. Af: Die eerste item op die program was die 100 meter hardloop. En: The first event on the program was the 100-meter race. Af: Jacques het sy plek ingeneem en die fluitjie het geblaas. En: Jacques took his place, and the whistle blew. Af: Hy het vinnig begin hardloop. En: He started running quickly. Af: Die skare het gejuig. En: The crowd cheered. Af: Jacques het sy ore gesluit vir die geluide en net gefokus. En: Jacques shut out the noise and just focused. Af: Hy het geëindig as tweede, maar was trots op sy poging. En: He finished second but was proud of his effort. Af: Toe was dit Thabo se beurt om sokker te speel. En: Then it was Thabo's turn to play soccer. Af: Die wedstryd was intens. En: The match was intense. Af: Thabo het alles gegee. En: Thabo gave it his all. Af: Hy het die bal aangegee, het gekeer en geskiet. En: He passed the ball, defended, and shot. Af: In die laaste minuut het hy die wen-doel geskop. En: In the last minute, he scored the winning goal. Af: Die skare het mal gegaan en sy span het hom op hul skouers gehou. En: The crowd went wild, and his team lifted him onto their shoulders. Af: Almal was trots en gelukkig. En: Everyone was proud and happy. Af: Annelize het nie net die span aangevuur nie, maar ook kosbare herinneringe gemaak. En: Annelize not only cheered on the team but also made precious memories. Af: Haar energieke toeters het die span gemotiveer en almal laat glimlag. En: Her energetic cheers motivated the team and made everyone smile. Af: After the sports, the skoolhoof het almal gelok vir die toekenningseremonie. En: After the sports, the principal gathered everyone for the awards ceremony. Af: Jacques het 'n sertifikaat ontvang vir sy plek. En: Jacques received a certificate for his place. Af: Thabo is genoem as die speler van die dag. En: Thabo was named the player of the day. Af: Die dag het geëindig met baie lag en foto's. En: The day ended with lots of laughter and photos. Af: Jacques, Annelize, en Thabo het hard werk gedoen. En: Jacques, Annelize, and Thabo worked hard. Af: Hulle het terug gestap huis toe met trots in hul harte. En: They walked home with pride in their hearts. Af: Hulle het geweet hierdie was net die begin en sien uit na nog baie sulke dae. En: They knew this was just the beginning and looked forward to many more days like this. Vocabulary Words: - cold: koue - morning: oggend - clear: helder - bustling: haastig - excitement: opwinding - captain: kaptein - athletics: atletiek - cheerleader: cheerleader - sparkling: skitterend - colored: bont - soccer match: sokkerwedstryd - energy: energie - attack: aan te val - grounds: skoolgronde - field: veld - banners: baniere - cheerful: vrolike - crowd: skare - cheered: gejuig - focused: gefokus - effort: poging - intense: intens - defended: gekeerd - shot: geskiet - winning goal: wen-doel - wild: mal - lifted: gehou - motivated: gemotiveer - principal: skoolhoof - awards ceremony: toekenningseremonie

19 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: A Whiff of Happiness: Piet's Day at Stellenbosch Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/a-whiff-of-happiness-piets-day-at-stellenbosch-market/ Story Transcript: Af: Piet het altyd van die mark gehou. En: Piet always liked the market. Af: Op 'n sonnige Saterdagoggend stap hy na die plaaslike mark in Stellenbosch. En: On a sunny Saturday morning, he walks to the local market in Stellenbosch. Af: Die dorp was mooi, met oulike straatjies en groot bome wat skaduwee maak. En: The town is beautiful, with cute little streets and big trees providing shade. Af: Piet hou sy hoed vas, die wind probeer dit afwaai. En: Piet holds onto his hat as the wind tries to blow it off. Af: By die mark sien hy kleremarkies en vars vrugte. En: At the market, he sees clothing stalls and fresh fruit. Af: Aardbeie, appelkose en druiwe staan in rye. En: Strawberries, apricots, and grapes are lined up in rows. Af: Piet loop stadig, hy kyk na die kos en die mense. En: Piet walks slowly, looking at the food and the people. Af: Die reuke van vars gebakte brood en kaas is lekker. En: The smells of freshly baked bread and cheese are delightful. Af: Dan sien Piet die koukies-stalletjie. En: Then Piet sees the cookie stall. Af: Hy hou baie van koukies. En: He loves cookies. Af: Die man agter die tafel glimlag. En: The man behind the table smiles. Af: “Môre! En: "Morning! Af: Kom proe gerus,” sê hy. En: Feel free to have a taste," he says. Af: Piet neem 'n koukie. En: Piet takes a cookie. Af: Dit is lekker bros en het sjokolade stukke. En: It's nice and crispy with chocolate pieces. Af: “Hoeveel kos dit? En: "How much does it cost?" Af: ” vra Piet. En: asks Piet. Af: “R20 vir 'n pakkie van ses,” sê die man. En: "R20 for a pack of six," says the man. Af: Piet se sak is vol kleingeld en hy tel dit stadig uit. En: Piet's pocket is full of small change, and he slowly counts it out. Af: Klaar betaal, neem hy sy pakkie en voel sommer baie gelukkig. En: Having paid, he takes his pack and feels very happy. Af: Hy stap verder en kom by 'n bankie onder 'n groot boom. En: He continues walking and comes to a bench under a big tree. Af: Daar sit hy en geniet 'n koukie. En: There he sits and enjoys a cookie. Af: Hy dink aan die dag wat voorlê, dalk sal hy later vir sy vriend, Johan, gaan kuier. En: He thinks about the day ahead, maybe he will visit his friend Johan later. Af: Die klanke van die mark en die voëls in die bome maak 'n mooi lied. En: The sounds of the market and the birds in the trees create a beautiful song. Af: Piet eet nog 'n koukie en sien kinders speel naby die fontein. En: Piet eats another cookie and sees children playing by the fountain. Af: Hy glimlag. En: He smiles. Af: Die koukies maak sy dag spesiaal. En: The cookies make his day special. Af: More sal hy dalk weer kom. En: Maybe he'll come again tomorrow. Af: Piet staan op en begin terugstap. En: Piet stands up and starts to walk back. Af: Die dag is nog lank, en hy weet daar is meer avonture wat op hom wag. En: The day is still long, and he knows there are more adventures waiting for him. Af: Die son skyn helder en hy dink: Miskien moet ek vanaand braai hou. En: The sun shines brightly, and he thinks: Maybe I should have a barbecue tonight. Af: Uiteindelik, met die laaste koukie in sy hand, sien hy weer die man by die stalletjie. En: Finally, with the last cookie in his hand, he sees the man at the stall again. Af: Hulle waai vir mekaar. En: They wave to each other. Af: Piet voel tevrede. En: Piet feels content. Af: Dis goed om in Stellenbosch se mark te wees. En: It's good to be at the Stellenbosch market. Af: Die einde. En: The end. Vocabulary Words: - market: mark - clothing: klere - wind: wind - shade: skaduwee - rows: rye - delightful: lekker - cookie: koukie - crispy: bros - pack: pakkie - bench: bankie - fountain: fontein - content: tevrede - sunny: sonnige - small change: kleingeld - trees: bome - smells: reuke - paid: klaar betaal - beautiful: mooi - barbecue: braai - morning: oggend - providing: maak - feel free: 'n lekkerny - joyful: baie gelukkig - fresh: vars - adventures: avonture - children: kinders - playing: speel - song: lied - hat: hoed - trees: bome

18 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Rescue on Table Mountain: Elize's Close Call and Lesson Learned Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/rescue-on-table-mountain-elizes-close-call-and-lesson-learned/ Story Transcript: Af: Die wind waai sag oor Tafelberg, en die son sak stadig oor die horison. En: The wind blows gently over Table Mountain, and the sun sets slowly over the horizon. Af: Elize glimlag breed, opgewonde oor die bergstap. En: Elize smiles broadly, excited about the hike. Af: Die lug is vars, en die uitsig oor Kaapstad is asemrowend. En: The air is fresh, and the view over Cape Town is breathtaking. Af: Elize dra haar gemaklike skoene en dra 'n klein rugsak met water en 'n toebroodjie. En: Elize wears her comfortable shoes and carries a small backpack with water and a sandwich. Af: Sy begin op die roete, elke stap lig en vol energie. En: She starts on the trail, each step light and full of energy. Af: Sy bewonder die blomme en bome langs die pad, en luister na die voëls se gesang. En: She admires the flowers and trees along the path and listens to the birds singing. Af: Maar net toe sy om 'n hoek kom, gly haar voet op 'n los klip. En: But just as she rounds a corner, her foot slips on a loose rock. Af: "Ag nee! En: "Oh no!" Af: " roep sy uit. En: she exclaims. Af: Haar enkel draai pynlik, en sy val op die grond. En: Her ankle twists painfully, and she falls to the ground. Af: Elize probeer opstaan, maar die pyn in haar enkel is te erg. En: Elize tries to stand up, but the pain in her ankle is too severe. Af: Sy gaan sit en kyk na haar rooi en geswolle enkel. En: She sits down and looks at her red and swollen ankle. Af: Sy besef dat sy nie verder kan stap nie. En: She realizes that she can't continue hiking. Af: Elize voel paniek opkom, maar sy haal diep asem. En: Elize feels panic rising, but she takes a deep breath. Af: Sy dink aan al die verhale wat sy van ander stapper gehoor het. En: She thinks of all the stories she has heard from other hikers. Af: "Ek kan dit doen," fluister sy vir haarself. En: "I can do this," she whispers to herself. Af: Sy haal haar selfoon uit, maar daar is geen sein nie. En: She takes out her cellphone, but there is no signal. Af: Sy kyk rond en sien niemand in sig nie. En: She looks around and sees no one in sight. Af: Sy dink vinnig. En: She thinks quickly. Af: Sy onthou dat sy haar gesin vertel het van haar staproete. En: She remembers that she told her family about her hiking route. Af: Hulle sal na haar begin soek as sy nie betyds terug is nie. En: They will start looking for her if she doesn't return on time. Af: Maar sy moet veilig bly totdat hulle kom. En: But she must stay safe until they come. Af: Elize maak haarself gemaklik onder 'n groot boom by die pad. En: Elize makes herself comfortable under a large tree by the path. Af: Sy haal haar waterbottel uit en neem 'n groot sluk. En: She takes out her water bottle and takes a big sip. Af: Sy eet haar toebroodjie stadig en probeer kalm bly. En: She eats her sandwich slowly and tries to stay calm. Af: Tyd gaan stadig verby, maar uiteindelik hoor sy stemme. En: Time passes slowly, but eventually, she hears voices. Af: Twee ander stappers kom om die draai. En: Two other hikers come around the bend. Af: "Help! En: "Help!" Af: " roep Elize. En: Elize calls out. Af: Die twee stappers, 'n man en 'n vrou, hardloop na haar toe. En: The two hikers, a man and a woman, run to her. Af: Hulle kyk na haar enkel en besluit om hulp te gaan roep. En: They look at her ankle and decide to call for help. Af: Die vrou bly by Elize, terwyl die man omdraai om hulp te kry. En: The woman stays with Elize while the man turns back to get help. Af: Na 'n ruk kom die man terug met twee reddingswerkers. En: After a while, the man returns with two rescuers. Af: Hulle dra 'n draagbaar en help Elize op. En: They carry a stretcher and help Elize onto it. Af: Sy voel verligting deur haar hele lyf. En: She feels relief throughout her body. Af: Hulle neem haar stadig af die berg, en weer in die stad, neem hulle haar na die hospitaal. En: They take her slowly down the mountain, and back in the city, they take her to the hospital. Af: By die hospitaal word haar enkel verbind, en Elize voel beter. En: At the hospital, her ankle is bandaged, and Elize feels better. Af: Sy glimlag en dank haar redders. En: She smiles and thanks her rescuers. Af: "Dankie dat julle my gehelp het," sê sy. En: "Thank you for helping me," she says. Af: Elize weet dat sy veilig is, en sy dink aan hoe sy weer een dag die berg sal klim – maar hierdie keer sal sy versigtiger wees. En: Elize knows she is safe, and she thinks about how she will climb the mountain again one day – but this time, she will be more careful. Af: En so, met 'n geswolle enkel en 'n goeie les geleer, keer Elize huis toe, dankbaar vir die hulp en die asemrowende landskap van Tafelberg. En: And so, with a swollen ankle and a valuable lesson learned, Elize returns home, grateful for the help and the breathtaking landscape of Table Mountain. Vocabulary Words: - gently: sag - horizon: horison - breathtaking: asemrowend - comfortable: gemaklike - trail: roete - admires: bewonder - slips: gly - exclaims: roep uit - twists: draai - severe: erg - swollen: geswolle - panic: paniek - whispers: fluister - signal: sein - makes herself comfortable: maak haarself gemaklik - sip: sluk - slowly: stadig - voices: stemme - calls out: roep - rescuers: reddingswerkers - stretcher: draagbaar - relief: verligting - returns: keer - bandaged: verbind - valuable: goeie - excited: opgewonde - flowers: blomme - trees: bome - steps: stap - birds singing: voëls se gesang

17 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: A Day at the Cape: Unwinding amid Grapes and Sunsets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/a-day-at-the-cape-unwinding-amid-grapes-and-sunsets/ Story Transcript: Af: Die son skyn helder oor die Kaapsewynlandgoed. En: The sun shines brightly over the Cape wine estate. Af: Pieter en Annelize sit onder 'n groot eikeboom. En: Pieter and Annelize sit under a large oak tree. Af: Hulle geniet die koel skadu. En: They enjoy the cool shade. Af: Die wingerde strek so ver as wat die oog kan sien. En: The vineyards stretch as far as the eye can see. Af: “Ek is so bly ons het vandag hier gekom,” sê Annelize met 'n glimlag. En: “I’m so glad we came here today,” Annelize says with a smile. Af: Pieter glimlag terug. En: Pieter smiles back. Af: “Ek ook. Dit is pragtig hier. Die wyn is heerlik en die uitsig is ongelooflik.” En: “Me too. It’s beautiful here. The wine is delicious, and the view is incredible.” Af: Rondom hulle hoor hulle die geluide van ander familiegroepe wat lag, gesels en hulself geniet. En: Around them, they hear the sounds of other family groups laughing, chatting, and enjoying themselves. Af: 'n Paar kinders hardloop en speel op die groen gras. En: A few children run and play on the green grass. Af: “Proe hierdie wyn, Pieter,” sê Annelize en gee hom 'n glas. En: “Try this wine, Pieter,” Annelize says, handing him a glass. Af: “Dit is vanjaar se spesiale oes. Ek dink jy sal dit geniet.” En: “It’s this year’s special harvest. I think you’ll enjoy it.” Af: Pieter neem die glas en neem 'n slukkie. En: Pieter takes the glass and takes a sip. Af: Hy knik goedkeurend. En: He nods approvingly. Af: “Jy is reg. Dit is baie lekker. Die bessie-en-jasmyn-geure is sterk. Ek hou daarvan.” En: “You’re right. It’s very nice. The berry and jasmine flavors are strong. I like it.” Af: Hulle sit 'n rukkie in stilte en geniet die omgewing. En: They sit for a while in silence, enjoying the surroundings. Af: Die voëls sing in die bome en 'n sagte briesie waai deur die blare. En: The birds sing in the trees, and a gentle breeze blows through the leaves. Af: “Kom ons stap 'n bietjie tussen die wingerde,” stel Annelize voor. En: “Let’s take a walk through the vineyards,” Annelize suggests. Af: Pieter stem in en hulle staan op, ril hulle kombers op, en begin stap. En: Pieter agrees, and they stand up, fold their blanket, and start walking. Af: Die lanings met wingerde het groot, sappige trosse druiwe wat aan die takke hang. En: The rows of vineyards have large, juicy bunches of grapes hanging from the branches. Af: “Ek het altyd gewonder hoe 'n wynmakery werk,” sê Annelize. En: “I’ve always wondered how a winery works,” Annelize says. Af: “Soos ek verstaan, word die druiwe eers versigtig gepluk,” antwoord Pieter. En: “As I understand it, the grapes are carefully picked first,” Pieter responds. Af: “Dan word hulle gepars om die sap te kry. En: “Then they are pressed to get the juice. Af: Daarna word die sap gefermenteer totdat dit wyn word.” En: After that, the juice is fermented until it becomes wine.” Af: Hulle kom by 'n groot rooi skuur met 'n oop deur. En: They reach a large red barn with an open door. Af: Binne is hope houtevate, gestapel en gereed om die wyn te huisves. En: Inside are heaps of wooden barrels, stacked and ready to house the wine. Af: 'n Werker groet hulle vriendelik en nooi hulle in om rond te kyk. En: A worker greets them kindly and invites them in to have a look around. Af: “Dis verbasend hoeveel werk dit verg om een bottel wyn te maak,” sê Annelize. En: “It’s amazing how much work it takes to make one bottle of wine,” Annelize says. Af: “Ja, dis werklik indrukwekkend,” voeg Pieter by. En: “Yes, it’s truly impressive,” Pieter adds. Af: “Dit laat my die wyn nog meer waardeer.” En: “It makes me appreciate the wine even more.” Af: Hulle stap terug na hul piekniekplek. En: They walk back to their picnic spot. Af: Die dag begin tot 'n einde kom en die son sak agter die heuwels. En: The day begins to come to an end, and the sun sets behind the hills. Af: “Ek het dit regtig geniet vandag,” sê Annelize. En: “I really enjoyed today,” Annelize says. Af: “Dit was goed om tyd saam te spandeer en die natuur te waardeer.” En: “It was good to spend time together and appreciate nature.” Af: Pieter knik instemmend. En: Pieter nods in agreement. Af: “Ja, dit was 'n wonderlike dag. En: “Yes, it was a wonderful day. Af: Ek dink ons moet dit weer doen.” En: I think we should do this again.” Af: Hulle pak hul goed op en begin terugstap na die parkeerterrein. En: They pack up their things and start walking back to the parking lot. Af: Terwyl hulle stap, neem hulle een laaste kyk na die pragtige Kaapsewynlandgoed. En: As they walk, they take one last look at the beautiful Cape wine estate. Af: “Tot volgende keer,” sê Annelize saggies, met 'n gevoel van vervulling. En: “Until next time,” Annelize says softly, with a feeling of fulfillment. Af: Met 'n gevoel van vreugde en rus vertrek Pieter en Annelize, hulle harte vol van die mooi herinneringe wat hulle gemaak het. En: With a sense of joy and peace, Pieter and Annelize depart, their hearts full of the lovely memories they have made. Vocabulary Words: - shines: skyn - estate: landgoed - oak: eike - vineyards: wingerde - view: uitsig - incredible: ongelooflik - laughing: lag - special: spesiale - harvest: oes - approvingly: goedkeurend - flavors: geure - strong: sterk - surroundings: omgewing - breeze: briesie - suggests: stel voor - stem: instem - fold: ril - blanket: kombers - juicy: sappige - branches: takke - grapes: druiwe - pressed: gepars - juice: sap - fermented: gefermenteer - barn: skuur - barrels: vate - ready: gereed - appreciate: waardeer - sunsets: son sak - parking lot: parkeerterrein

16 GIU 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Climbing Table Mountain: A Journey of Beauty and Responsibility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/climbing-table-mountain-a-journey-of-beauty-and-responsibility/ Story Transcript: Af: Die son het pas begin uitkom agter die hoë berge. En: The sun had just begun to emerge from behind the high mountains. Af: Johan het sy rugpak gegryp en begin stap. En: Johan grabbed his backpack and started walking. Af: Vandag was die dag. En: Today was the day. Af: Hy gaan Tafelberg klim. En: He was going to climb Table Mountain. Af: Die voetpad was glad en klipperig. En: The footpath was slippery and rocky. Af: Hy het voetjie vir voetjie na bo gestap. En: He walked step by step upward. Af: Die lug was koel en skoon. En: The air was cool and clean. Af: Johan kon die voëls hoor sing. En: Johan could hear the birds singing. Af: Hy het gedink aan die pragtige uitsig wat hom wag. En: He thought about the beautiful view awaiting him. Af: Uiteindelik, na 'n lang stap, het hy bo gekom. En: Finally, after a long walk, he reached the top. Af: Daar lê Kaapstad voor hom. En: Cape Town lay before him. Af: Hy kon die see sien, die strate, die huise. En: He could see the sea, the streets, the houses. Af: Alles was baie klein van so hoog bo. En: Everything looked very small from such a height. Af: Johan het op 'n rots gesit en asem gehaal. En: Johan sat down on a rock and caught his breath. Af: "Dit is pragtig," het hy vir homself gesê. En: "It is beautiful," he said to himself. Af: Hy het sy kamer gestel en foto's geneem. En: He set his camera and took photos. Af: Die stad het geskitter in die sonlig. En: The city sparkled in the sunlight. Af: Skielik hoor Johan 'n geluid. En: Suddenly, Johan heard a sound. Af: Hy draai om en sien 'n man. En: He turned around and saw a man. Af: Die man dra 'n groot sak vol afval. En: The man was carrying a big bag full of trash. Af: Johan voel hartseer. En: Johan felt sad. Af: Die pragtige Tafelberg word besoedel. En: The beautiful Table Mountain was being polluted. Af: Johan het opgeklim om rustig te wees. En: Johan had climbed to find some peace. Af: Hy wil nie stry nie. En: He did not want to argue. Af: Maar hy kon nie stilbly nie. En: But he could not remain silent. Af: "Verskoon my," sê Johan. En: "Excuse me," Johan said. Af: "Wat maak jy? En: "What are you doing?" Af: "Die man kyk hom aan. En: The man looked at him. Af: "Ek gooi hierdie weg," sê hy. En: "I'm throwing this away," he said. Af: "Maar waarom hier? En: "But why here?" Af: " vra Johan. En: Johan asked. Af: "Tafelberg is so mooi. En: "Table Mountain is so beautiful. Af: Ons moet dit beskerm. En: We should protect it." Af: "Die man huiwer. En: The man hesitated. Af: Hy kyk na die sak en dan na Johan. En: He looked at the bag and then at Johan. Af: "Jy is reg," sê die man uiteindelik. En: "You are right," the man finally said. Af: Johan bied aan om te help. En: Johan offered to help. Af: Hy en die man het die afval opgetel en dit na die regte plek geneem. En: He and the man picked up the trash and took it to the proper place. Af: Hulle werk hard en vinnig. En: They worked hard and quickly. Af: Uiteindelik was Tafelberg weer skoon. En: Finally, Table Mountain was clean again. Af: Johan sit weer op die rots. En: Johan sat on the rock once more. Af: Hy kyk oor Kaapstad. En: He looked over Cape Town. Af: Hierdie keer voel hy trots. En: This time, he felt proud. Af: Hy het iets goeds gedoen. En: He had done a good deed. Af: Hy het die berg skoon gehou. En: He had kept the mountain clean. Af: Die son begin sak. En: The sun began to set. Af: Dit is tyd om terug te gaan. En: It was time to go back. Af: Johan staan op en glimlag. En: Johan stood up and smiled. Af: Hierdie dag op Tafelberg was spesiaal. En: This day on Table Mountain was special. Af: Hy het iets geleer. En: He had learned something. Af: Elke mens kan 'n verskil maak. En: Every person can make a difference. Af: Met 'n laaste blik oor die pragtige Kaapstad begin Johan afstap. En: With a last look over the beautiful Cape Town, Johan began to descend. Af: Hy weet dat hy binnekort weer hier sal wees. En: He knew he would soon be back. Af: Tafelberg sal altyd in sy hart wees. En: Table Mountain would always be in his heart. Vocabulary Words: - emerge: uitkom - high: hoë - mountains: berge - grabbed: gegryp - backpack: rugpak - slippery: glad - rocky: klipperig - step by step: voetjie vir voetjie - cool: koel - clean: skoon - awaiting: wag - view: uitsig - reached: gekom - height: hoog - breathtaking: asemrowend - beautiful: pragtig - sparkled: geskitter - polluted: besoedel - peace: rustig - argue: stry - protection: beskerm - hesitated: huiwer - trash: afval - worked: werk - proud: trots - good deed: iets goeds - sunset: son sak - descend: afstap - difference: verskil - soon: binnekort