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That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Slovak, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovak 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.

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  • Finding Christmas Magic: A Father's Journey in Bratislava

    Finding Christmas Magic: A Father's Journey in Bratislava
    Dec 6 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Christmas Magic: A Father's Journey in Bratislava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-06-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Bratislava dýchala vianočnou náladou.En: Bratislava was breathing with Christmas spirit.Sk: Na námestí sa trblietali svetlá, od stánkov sa šírila vôňa vareného vína a sviatočné piesne zneli vzduchom.En: Lights glittered in the square, the aroma of mulled wine wafted from stalls, and holiday songs filled the air.Sk: Jozef sa pomaly prechádzal s Michaelou v ruke.En: Jozef slowly strolled with Michaela holding his hand.Sk: Sneh pod ich nohami chrumal, zatiaľ čo si užívali vianočné trhy.En: The snow crunched under their feet as they enjoyed the Christmas market.Sk: "Pozri, ocko!En: "Look, daddy!"Sk: " zvolala Michaela.En: Michaela exclaimed.Sk: "Tam je hot-dog, čo sme mali s maminou minule Vianoce.En: "There’s the hot dog we had with mommy last Christmas."Sk: " Jozef sa usmial, ale jeho srdce bolo ťažké.En: Jozef smiled, but his heart was heavy.Sk: Spomienky na Vieru, jeho milovanú manželku, ktorá pred niekoľkými mesiacmi zomrela, ho neprestajne prenasledovali.En: Memories of Viera, his beloved wife who had passed away several months ago, continuously haunted him.Sk: "Ale dnes si ho dáme spolu, čo povieš?En: "But today, we'll have it together, what do you say?"Sk: " odpovedal Jozef snažiac sa ukryť smútok.En: replied Jozef, trying to hide his sadness.Sk: Prechádzali medzi stánkami, zastavovali sa, ochutnávali pečivo, ktoré Viera milovala, a tešili sa z drobností, ktoré Michaela objavila.En: They walked between stalls, stopping to taste pastries that Viera loved, and delighted in the little things Michaela discovered.Sk: Jozef vedel, ako veľmi Viera milovala toto miesto a chcel, aby Michaela mala tradície, ktoré spájajú celú rodinu.En: Jozef knew how much Viera loved this place and wanted Michaela to have traditions that unite the whole family.Sk: "Mamička vždy hovorila, že na Vianoce je v Bratislave kúzlo.En: "Mom always said there's magic in Bratislava at Christmas."Sk: " Michaela sa usmiala a snažila sa chytiť poletujúce vločky, ktoré padali z neba.En: Michaela smiled, trying to catch the swirling snowflakes falling from the sky.Sk: "Ona mala pravdu," odpovedal Jozef so slzou v oku.En: "She was right," replied Jozef with a tear in his eye.Sk: Kým sa chystali k veľkému vianočnému stromu, Michaela začala prehľadávať vrecká svojho starého zimného kabátu.En: As they headed towards the large Christmas tree, Michaela began rummaging through the pockets of her old winter coat.Sk: Našla malý kúsok papiera.En: She found a small piece of paper.Sk: "Ocko, pozri sa na to!En: "Daddy, look at this!"Sk: " kričala vzrušene.En: she cried excitedly.Sk: Jozef si vzal papier a keď ho prečítal, zrazu mu začalo byť teplo na duši.En: Jozef took the paper and when he read it, warmth suddenly filled his soul.Sk: Vo Vieriinom písmene stálo: "Vždy hľadaj kúzlo, moje malé.En: In Viera's handwriting, it said: "Always look for the magic, my little one."Sk: "Jozef si k sebe pritisol Michaelu.En: Jozef hugged Michaela close.Sk: "Tvoja maminka bola výnimočná žena, vždy vedela, ako nás potešiť.En: "Your mommy was a remarkable woman, she always knew how to make us happy."Sk: "Strom svietil do diaľky a zrazu to Jozef pocítil.En: The tree glowed in the distance and suddenly Jozef felt it.Sk: Vierin duch bol s nimi.En: Viera's spirit was with them.Sk: Cítil jej teplo a lásku.En: He felt her warmth and love.Sk: Michaela mu zvierala ruku a v očiach mala lesk odrazov svetiel.En: Michaela squeezed his hand, her eyes reflecting the twinkling lights.Sk: Jozef sa hlboko nadýchol a vedel, že aj keď Viera nie je fyzicky prítomná, nikdy neprestane byť súčasťou ich Vianoc.En: Jozef took a deep breath and knew that even though Viera was not physically present, she would always be a part of their Christmas.Sk: Prešli si ešte pár stánkov a Jozef cítil niečo nové.En: They strolled through a few more stalls, and Jozef felt something new.Sk: Nie smútok, ale akési šťastie, že môže tieto chvíle zdieľať so svojou dcérkou, pokračujúc v tom, čo Viera začala.En: Not sadness, but a kind of happiness that he could share these moments with his daughter, continuing what Viera had started.Sk: V tú noc sa obloha jasnila nad Bratislavou.En: That night, the sky cleared over Bratislava.Sk: Mesto žiarilo ako hviezdy a Jozef s Michaelou našli svoje vlastné vianočné kúzlo.En: The city shone like stars, and Jozef and Michaela found their own Christmas magic. Vocabulary Words:breathing: dýchalaglittered: trblietaliwafted: šírilaaroma: vôňastalls: stánkovmulled wine: varené vínocrunched: chrumalhaunted: prenasledovaliexclaimed: zvolalaremnants: pozostatkyremarkable: výnimočnáhover: poletujúcerummaging: ...
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  • Finding Christmas Magic in Bratislava's Market

    Finding Christmas Magic in Bratislava's Market
    Dec 6 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Christmas Magic in Bratislava's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-06-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V Bratislave, počas chladných zimných večerov, vianočný trh žiari ako mihotavá oáza uprostred zimy.En: In Bratislava, during the cold winter evenings, the Christmas market shines like a flickering oasis in the midst of winter.Sk: Malé drevené stánky ponúkajú svoje poklady.En: Small wooden stalls offer their treasures.Sk: Vzduchom sa nesie vôňa vareného vína a pečených gaštanov, zatiaľ čo ľudia s úsmevom kráčajú cez trh, oblečení do farebných šálov a čiapok.En: The air is filled with the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts, while people with smiles walk through the market, dressed in colorful scarves and hats.Sk: Jozef, študent univerzity, ktorý sa vrátil domov na sviatky, prechádza medzi stánkami.En: Jozef, a university student who has returned home for the holidays, walks among the stalls.Sk: Cíti sa trochu sám.En: He feels a bit lonely.Sk: V minulosti prežíval Vianoce s kamarátmi a rodinou.En: In the past, he used to spend Christmas with friends and family.Sk: Teraz sa všetko zdá byť iné.En: Now everything seems different.Sk: Okolo neho vládne ruch a smiech, ale on cíti len prázdnotu.En: Around him, there’s hustle and laughter, but he only feels emptiness.Sk: Rozhodne sa to zmeniť.En: He decides to change that.Sk: Zastaví sa pri každom stánku, ochutná miestne dobroty, no zatiaľ nenachádza, čo hľadá.En: He stops at every stall, tastes local delicacies, but still hasn't found what he's looking for.Sk: Mária stojí vo svojom stánku, obklopená krásnymi ručne vyrábanými ozdobami.En: Mária stands at her stall, surrounded by beautiful handmade decorations.Sk: Snaží sa usmievať na okoloidúcich.En: She tries to smile at the passersby.Sk: Jej ozdoby sú výsledkom mnohých hodín práce a lásky, ale má pocit, že ľudia prechádzajú bez záujmu.En: Her decorations are the result of many hours of work and love, but she feels that people pass by without interest.Sk: Je chladno, ale v jej srdci je teplo a nádej.En: It is cold, but in her heart, there is warmth and hope.Sk: Verí, že niekto konečne ocení jej prácu.En: She believes that someone will finally appreciate her work.Sk: Jozef sa zastaví pri Máriinom stánku.En: Jozef stops at Mária's stall.Sk: Zaujali ho jasné farby a prepracované vzory.En: He is captivated by the bright colors and intricate patterns.Sk: Mária sa mu usmeje a ponúkne mu teplý čaj.En: Mária smiles at him and offers him warm tea.Sk: Ich oči sa stretnú a medzi nimi prebehne nenápadná iskra.En: Their eyes meet and an unspoken spark passes between them.Sk: Začnú sa rozprávať.En: They start talking.Sk: Jozef sa pýta na príbehy za ozdobami a Mária s nadšením rozpráva o každom visiacom kúsku, každom symbolickom detailu.En: Jozef asks about the stories behind the decorations, and Mária enthusiastically talks about each hanging piece, each symbolic detail.Sk: Z jej hlasu cítiť skutočnú vášeň.En: Her voice exudes genuine passion.Sk: Jozef je uchvátený.En: Jozef is mesmerized.Sk: Kúpi si jednu z jej ozdôb – malého anjelika s krídlami z trblietavých peria.En: He buys one of her decorations – a small angel with wings made of shimmering feathers.Sk: Obdivuje jej prístup a nový pohľad na Vianoce.En: He admires her approach and new perspective on Christmas.Sk: Vďaka Márii začína vnímať sviatky inak – ako čas osobného spojenia a krásy okamihu.En: Thanks to Mária, he begins to see the holidays differently – as a time of personal connection and the beauty of the moment.Sk: Mária je šťastná.En: Mária is happy.Sk: Tento jednoduchý rozhovor ju naplnil sebadôverou a optimizmom.En: This simple conversation filled her with confidence and optimism.Sk: Jozef a Mária si vymieňajú kontaktné údaje.En: Jozef and Mária exchange contact information.Sk: Pri rozlúčke cítia, že medzi nimi vzniklo niečo viac než len priateľská výmena.En: As they say goodbye, they feel that something more than just a friendly exchange has developed between them.Sk: V ten večer sa Jozef vracia domov s novým pocitom nádeje.En: That evening, Jozef returns home with a new sense of hope.Sk: Už sa necíti sám.En: He no longer feels alone.Sk: Mária, s plným srdcom, blýska radosťou, keď zbiera zvyšné ozdoby.En: Mária, with a full heart, beams with joy as she packs up the remaining decorations.Sk: Obaja našli to, čo hľadali: spojenie a zmysel.En: Both have found what they were looking for: connection and meaning.Sk: Vianoce v Bratislave sú predsa len kúzelné.En: Christmas in Bratislava is indeed magical. Vocabulary Words:brisk: chladnýoasis: oázaflickering: mihotavástalls: stánkymulled: varenéroasted: pečenéemptiness: prázdnotalonely: sámdelicacies: ...
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    15 mins
  • Holiday Hijinks: A Snowy Robot's Misadventure in Future City

    Holiday Hijinks: A Snowy Robot's Misadventure in Future City
    Dec 5 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Holiday Hijinks: A Snowy Robot's Misadventure in Future City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-05-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V meste budúcnosti, kde technológie vládnu každodennému životu, Marek a Zuzana kráčajú po hlavnej ulici.En: In the city of the future, where technology rules everyday life, Marek and Zuzana walked down the main street.Sk: Vianočný čas priniesol do mesta krásu svetiel a výzdobu.En: The Christmas season brought beauty to the city with its lights and decorations.Sk: Snehu je veľa, ale to už by nemal byť problém.En: There is a lot of snow, but that shouldn't be a problem anymore.Sk: Marek vymyslel nový robot na odstraňovanie snehu.En: Marek invented a new snow removal robot.Sk: „Dnes je ten deň, Zuzana,“ povedal Marek s úsmevom.En: "Today is the day, Zuzana," Marek said with a smile.Sk: "Ukážem ti, že môj robot dokáže všetko.En: "I'll show you that my robot can do anything."Sk: "Zuzana, ktorá bola vždy optimistická, sa trocha uškrnula.En: Zuzana, who was always optimistic, smirked a bit.Sk: „Dúfam, že to nebude len šou.En: "I hope it won't be just a show."Sk: “Technologické mesto žilo svojím obvyklým rušným životom.En: The technological city was living its usual bustling life.Sk: Ulice boli plné ľudí, ktorí sa tešili na vianočné trhy.En: The streets were full of people looking forward to the Christmas markets.Sk: Marek zapol robota.En: Marek turned on the robot.Sk: "Pozri sa," povedal nadšene.En: "Look," he said excitedly.Sk: Robot začal jeho úlohu.En: The robot began its task.Sk: Pomaly sa pohyboval k hromade snehu, ale v okamihu ho niečo zmiatlo.En: It slowly moved toward a pile of snow, but something confused it in an instant.Sk: Namiesto toho, aby pokračoval v odstraňovaní snehu, začal tancovať na ulici.En: Instead of continuing to remove the snow, it started to dance in the street.Sk: Ľudia sa smiali a zatlieskali.En: People laughed and applauded.Sk: „To je len začiatok,“ povedal Marek, snažiac sa zachovať pokoj.En: "That's just the beginning," Marek said, trying to stay calm.Sk: „Asi som vložil do programu nesprávne údaje.En: "I might have entered the wrong data into the program."Sk: ”Robot sa náhle otočil a začal sa rútiť smerom k vianočnému trhu.En: The robot suddenly turned and began rushing towards the Christmas market.Sk: Marek spanikáril a snažil sa prevziať kontrolu.En: Marek panicked and tried to take control.Sk: Zuzana mu podala tablet, aby mohli zmeniť nastavenia robota.En: Zuzana handed him a tablet to change the robot's settings.Sk: „Rýchlo, Marek, rob niečo!En: "Quick, Marek, do something!"Sk: “ kričala Zuzana, keď sa robot blížil k stánkom s ozdobami.En: Zuzana shouted as the robot neared the stands with decorations.Sk: Ľudia sa rozutekali do všetkých strán.En: People scattered in all directions.Sk: Marek sa sústredil, rýchlo preprogramoval robota a nakoniec ho zastavil len niekoľko metrov pred trhom.En: Marek focused, quickly reprogrammed the robot, and finally stopped it just a few meters from the market.Sk: Úsmev na jeho tvári povedal všetko.En: The smile on his face said it all.Sk: „No, možno to ešte potrebuje nejaké úpravy,“ povedal Marek s úľavou.En: "Well, maybe it still needs some adjustments," Marek said with relief.Sk: Zuzana sa zasmiala.En: Zuzana laughed.Sk: „Možno by bolo fajn pridať mu senzory na rozpoznanie vianočných trhov,“ navrhla s humorom.En: "Maybe it would be nice to add sensors for recognizing Christmas markets," she suggested humorously.Sk: Marek prikývol.En: Marek nodded.Sk: „Niekedy potrebujem viac tvojich návrhov.En: "Sometimes I need more of your suggestions.Sk: Ďakujem, že si mi pomohla,“ povedal.En: Thank you for helping me," he said.Sk: Zimné večery v meste boli nádherné.En: The winter evenings in the city were beautiful.Sk: Aj napriek malému technickému problému si obaja uvedomili dôležitosť skutočných testov.En: Despite the small technical problem, both realized the importance of real tests.Sk: Vianočné svetlá naďalej žiarili, snehu bolo dosť a priateľstvo Mareka a Zuzany ostalo pevné ako betón.En: The Christmas lights continued to shine, there was plenty of snow, and the friendship between Marek and Zuzana remained as solid as concrete.Sk: Marek sa naučil, že nie len technológia, ale aj ľudia sú dôležití.En: Marek learned that not only technology but people are important too. Vocabulary Words:technology: technológierule: vládnuseason: časdecorate: výzdoburemoval: odstraňovanieoptimistic: optimistickábustling: rušnýmapplaud: zatlieskalicalm: pokojprogram: programconfused: zmiatloinstantly: okamihudirections: stránreprogram: preprogramovaladjustment: úpravysensors: senzorysuggestion: návrhovimportance: dôležitosťrealize: uvedomilisolid: pevnéconcrete: ...
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