Annelie's Christmas Duet: A Tale of Music and Teamwork

Fluent Fiction - Afrikaans: Annelie's Christmas Duet: A Tale of Music and Teamwork
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Story Transcript:

Af: Die klanke van opgewondenheid vul die lug van die klaskamer.
En: The sounds of excitement fill the air of the classroom.

Af: Die somerson sak stadig oor die hoërskool in Kaapstad.
En: The summer sun sets slowly over the high school in Kaapstad.

Af: Die talentvertoning is 'n groot gebeurtenis by die skool, veral noudat dit Kersfees is.
En: The talent show is a big event at the school, especially now that it is Christmas.

Af: Kleurryke liggies flikker en kransies draai oor die verhoog van die ouditorium.
En: Colorful lights flicker and garlands swirl over the stage of the auditorium.

Af: In hierdie feestelike atmosfeer droom Annelie groot.
En: In this festive atmosphere, Annelie dreams big.

Af: Sy wil 'n duet sing wat almal sal onthou.
En: She wants to sing a duet that everyone will remember.

Af: Annelie is 'n talentvolle sanger.
En: Annelie is a talented singer.

Af: Haar stem is helder en sterk.
En: Her voice is clear and strong.

Af: Sy droom groot drome, en hierdie talentvertoning is haar kans.
En: She dreams big dreams, and this talent show is her chance.

Af: "Johan, as jy saam met my speel op jou kitaar, sal ons 'n wonderlike duet kan hê!
En: "Johan, if you play with me on your guitar, we can have a wonderful duet!"

Af: " sê sy met vonkelende oë.
En: she says with sparkling eyes.

Af: Maar Johan twyfel.
En: But Johan hesitates.

Af: Hy frons.
En: He frowns.

Af: "Ek weet nie, Annelie.
En: "I don't know, Annelie.

Af: Ek raak so senuweeagtig voor 'n groot gehoor.
En: I get so nervous in front of a big audience."

Af: " Annelie se skouers sak effens, maar sy gee nie moed op nie.
En: Annelie's shoulders droop slightly, but she does not give up.

Af: "O okay, maar wat van Pieter?
En: "Oh okay, but what about Pieter?"

Af: " sê sy.
En: she says.

Af: Pieter is talentvol, maar skaam.
En: Pieter is talented but shy.

Af: Hy skryf mooi gedigte, maar sukkel om sy stem oor die mikrofoon te laat klink.
En: He writes beautiful poems but struggles to make his voice sound over the microphone.

Af: Annelie glimlag verleidelik na Pieter.
En: Annelie smiles enticingly at Pieter.

Af: "Jou woorde is kragtig.
En: "Your words are powerful.

Af: Dit kan 'n spesiale tikkie aan ons lied gee.
En: They can add a special touch to our song."

Af: "Hulle oefen laat in die aand in die ouditorium terwyl die liggies sag flikker om hulle.
En: They practice late into the evening in the auditorium while the lights softly flicker around them.

Af: Annelie motiveer hulle.
En: Annelie motivates them.

Af: "Ons kan dit doen!
En: "We can do this!

Af: Ons moet net voorberei," sê sy met oortuiging.
En: We just need to prepare," she says with conviction.

Af: Johan oefen onophoudelik op sy kitaar, en Pieter begin gedigte hardop lees.
En: Johan practices tirelessly on his guitar, and Pieter begins reading poems aloud.

Af: Die drie werk hard en bou selfvertroue op.
En: The three work hard and build confidence.

Af: Op die aand van die talentvertoning is die ouditorium vol.
En: On the night of the talent show, the auditorium is full.

Af: Die liggies gloei en die gehoor is opgewonde.
En: The lights glow, and the audience is...