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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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  • Whispers of Ancestry: A Winter's Uncovered Past

    Whispers of Ancestry: A Winter's Uncovered Past
    Jan 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Whispers of Ancestry: A Winter's Uncovered Past Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-19-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Marek sa zobudil na zimný chlad, prenikajúci jeho byt v Bratislave.En: Marek woke up to the winter chill penetrating his apartment in Bratislava.Sk: Sneh jemne pokrýval celé sídlisko.En: Snow gently covered the entire neighborhood.Sk: Mal pracovný deň, ale dnes ho niečo prekvapilo.En: It was a workday, but today something surprised him.Sk: V dolnej schránke našiel list bez odosielateľa.En: In the downstairs mailbox, he found a letter with no sender.Sk: List nemal známky a bol zatvorený červenou pečaťou.En: The letter had no stamps and was sealed with a red seal.Sk: Marek bol zvedavý.En: Marek was curious.Sk: Bol grafik, rád premýšľal nad vecami do hĺbky a mal oko pre detaily.En: He was a graphic designer, liked to think deeply about things, and had an eye for detail.Sk: Otvoril list a našiel niekoľko záhadných viet. "Všade okolo teba sú znaky minulosti. Nasleduj tie, ktoré vedú ku koreňom."En: He opened the letter and found a few mysterious sentences: "All around you are signs of the past. Follow those that lead to the roots."Sk: Marek bol trochu nervózny.En: Marek was a bit nervous.Sk: Čo to znamenalo?En: What did that mean?Sk: Nebol si istý, či má pokračovať.En: He wasn't sure if he should continue.Sk: Ale zvuku zrazu roztraseného papierového obalu nedokázal odolať.En: But he couldn't resist the sound of the suddenly rustling paper wrapper.Sk: Rozhodol sa poprosiť o pomoc svoju susedu Ivanu.En: He decided to ask his neighbor Ivana for help.Sk: Ivana bola priateľská a poznala všetkých v susedstve.En: Ivana was friendly and knew everyone in the neighborhood.Sk: Pracovala v miestnej kaviarni a vždy bola ochotná pomôcť.En: She worked at the local café and was always willing to help.Sk: „Ivana, potrebujem tvoju pomoc," povedal Marek, keď ju stretol vonku.En: "Ivana, I need your help," said Marek when he met her outside.Sk: „Dostal som tento čudný list bez odosielateľa a neviem, o čo ide."En: "I got this weird letter with no sender, and I don't know what it's about."Sk: Ivana prikývla a vzala list do rúk.En: Ivana nodded and took the letter in her hands.Sk: „To je zaujímavé. Môžeme sa na to pozrieť spolu."En: "That's interesting. We can look into it together."Sk: Tak sa Marek a Ivana vydali hľadať stopy v susedstve.En: So Marek and Ivana set out to search for clues in the neighborhood.Sk: Prvá stopa ich viedla k starodávnemu dubu na konci ulice.En: The first clue led them to an ancient oak at the end of the street.Sk: Tam našli ďalší kúsok papiera, ktorý ich poslal na staré poštové schránky v blízkosti parku.En: There they found another piece of paper, which sent them to old mailboxes near the park.Sk: Ivana mala skvelý pocit z rôznych miest v blízkosti a vedela, kam ďalej.En: Ivana had a great sense of the various places nearby and knew where to go next.Sk: Nakoniec stopy viedli k opustenému domu na konci ulice.En: Eventually, the clues led to an abandoned house at the end of the street.Sk: Dvere boli ošúchané a okná zaprášené.En: The doors were worn, and the windows were dusty.Sk: Marek a Ivana vošli dnu s očakávaním.En: Marek and Ivana entered with anticipation.Sk: V rohu jednej miestnosti našli krabicu plnú ďalších listov.En: In the corner of one room, they found a box full of more letters.Sk: Niektoré z nich boli veľmi staré a opotrebované časom.En: Some of them were very old and worn by time.Sk: Keď Marek otvoril jeden z listov, videl meno svojho starého otca.En: When Marek opened one of the letters, he saw the name of his grandfather.Sk: Skutočne to boli listy s rodinnými tajomstvami.En: Indeed, these were letters with family secrets.Sk: Písané jeho predkami, rozprávali príbehy o živote, o stratách a nádejach.En: Written by his ancestors, they told stories of life, of losses, and hopes.Sk: Marek cítil, že nájde spojenie so svojou rodinou, o ktorej nevedel.En: Marek felt that he found a connection with his family that he didn't know about.Sk: Nakoniec pochopil, že listy boli od vzdialenej rodiny, ktorá chcela uzavrieť kapitolu minulosti.En: In the end, he understood that the letters were from distant family who wanted to close a chapter of the past.Sk: „Ďakujem, Ivana," povedal Marek.En: "Thank you, Ivana," said Marek.Sk: „Pomohla si mi nájsť súčasť môjho života, ktorú som nepoznal."En: "You helped me find part of my life that I didn't know."Sk: Z tohto dobrodružstva Marek získal nový pohľad na svoju rodinu a novú priateľku v Ivane.En: From this adventure, Marek gained a new perspective on his family and a new friend in Ivana.Sk: Domy v susedstve odrážali silu zimného svetla, ale Marek vedel, že jeho vnútro je teraz teplejšie a plnšie spojení.En...
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  • Rekindling Winter: A Reunion at Bratislava's Market

    Rekindling Winter: A Reunion at Bratislava's Market
    Jan 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Rekindling Winter: A Reunion at Bratislava's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-03-23-34-01-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Slnko pomaly mizlo za horizontom, keď Marek kráčal po zasneženej Kamenné námestie smerom na Bratislavské centrálne trhovisko.En: The sun was slowly disappearing beyond the horizon as Marek walked across the snowy Kamenné námestie towards the Bratislavské centrálne trhovisko.Sk: Bol Nový rok a on bol odhodlaný splniť svoje predsavzatie spojiť sa znovu so svojimi súrodencami.En: It was New Year, and he was determined to fulfill his resolution to reconnect with his siblings.Sk: Stretnutie po rokoch si vyžiadalo odhodlanie a Marek pocítil chlad nielen zimy, ale aj neistoty, čo ho očakáva.En: Meeting after years required determination, and Marek felt the chill not only of the winter, but also of the uncertainty of what awaited him.Sk: Trhovisko žiarilo sviatočnými svetlami a ozdobami.En: The market glowed with festive lights and decorations.Sk: Vzduch bol plný vône zázvoru a skořice, ktorá pochádzala z maličkých stánkov s vareným vínom.En: The air was filled with the scent of ginger and cinnamon coming from the tiny stalls serving mulled wine.Sk: Ľudia sa prechádzali, držali termohrnčeky v rukách, tváre mali skryté pod kapucňami a šálmi, ale úsmevy nebolo možné prehliadnuť.En: People strolled around, holding thermal mugs in their hands, faces hidden under hoods and scarves, but their smiles were unmistakable.Sk: Marek, Lukas a Katarina stáli pri malom stánku s pečivom.En: Marek, Lukas, and Katarina stood by a small stall selling pastries.Sk: Lukas bol vysoký mladík s vlasmi zakrytou časťou tváre.En: Lukas was a tall young man with hair partially covering his face.Sk: Katarina, najmladšia z trojice, mala vlasy zviazané do vrkoča.En: Katarina, the youngest of the trio, had her hair tied in a braid.Sk: Očami sa pýtali Mareka naspäť domov.En: Their eyes questioned Marek about going home.Sk: Bol to pohľad, ktorý Marek poznal až príliš dobre — túžba a opatrnosť v jednom.En: It was a look that Marek knew all too well — a mix of longing and caution.Sk: „Ako sa máte?“ začal Marek, jeho slová váhali vo vzduchu.En: "How have you been?" Marek began, his words hovering in the air.Sk: Lukas prevrátil očami. „Prečo si prišiel teraz? Po všetkých tých rokoch?“En: Lukas rolled his eyes. "Why did you come now? After all these years?"Sk: Katarina sklopila oči. „Rodičia by boli radi, keby sme boli spolu,“ šepkala.En: Katarina lowered her eyes. "The parents would be happy if we were together," she whispered.Sk: Marek pokrčil ramenami, cítil, ako jeho vlastné emócie vrúži. „Je mi to ľúto. Nechcel som vás nechať...“En: Marek shrugged, feeling his own emotions boiling. "I'm sorry. I didn't mean to leave you..."Sk: Diskusia sa zmenila na otázky, na ktoré ani jeden z nich nemal ľahké odpovede.En: The discussion shifted to questions that none of them found easy to answer.Sk: Koreň rozpadnutých vzťahov bol hlboký a stanovištia na trhovisku neboli len kulisou, ale históriou ich minulosti.En: The root of their fractured relationships was deep, and the market's stalls were not just a backdrop but a part of their shared history.Sk: Katarina nakoniec zakročila, natiahla ruku a dotkla sa Lukasa. „Sme predsa rodina. Teraz ľudia skúšajú začať nanovo. Možno by sme to mohli skúsiť aj my.“En: Finally, Katarina intervened, reaching out and touching Lukas. "We are family, after all. People are trying to start anew now. Maybe we could try too."Sk: Nastalo ticho rozbité vetrom, ktorý zafúkal balík snehu v okolí ich nôh.En: Silence was broken by the wind, which blew a flurry of snow around their feet.Sk: Marek sa pocitom rozbúšil, hľadajúc v Lukase známku súhlasu.En: Marek felt his heart beat faster, seeking a sign of agreement from Lukas.Sk: Lukas sa nakoniec pousmial, aspoň na moment. „Tak dobre. Ale pomaly.“En: Lukas eventually smiled, if just for a moment. "Alright. But slowly."Sk: A tak si kúpil každý z tohto trojčlenného stáda varený punč a usadili sa na drevený stôl pri ohništi, kde sa teplo miešalo s prázdnym prestieraním.En: And so, each member of this trio bought a mulled punch and settled at a wooden table by the fire pit, where warmth blended with the sparse setting.Sk: Ich rozhovor tiekol pomaly, stíšene, ale postupne sa roztápali ľady minulosti, ako sneh pod ohnivými plameňmi.En: Their conversation flowed slowly, quietly, but gradually the ice of the past began to melt, like snow under the fiery flames.Sk: Nový rok možno nezačali ako celistvá rodina, ale s prísľubom, že budú spoločne zas a znova skúšať byť tu pre seba.En: The New Year may not have started with them as a whole family, but with a promise to try again and again to be there for ...
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  • Chalice Chronicles: Mystery and Heroics in Bratislava

    Chalice Chronicles: Mystery and Heroics in Bratislava
    Jan 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Chalice Chronicles: Mystery and Heroics in Bratislava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-03-08-38-19-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zasnežené mesto Bratislava žiarilo v predvečer Nového roka.En: The snowy city of Bratislava glowed on New Year's Eve.Sk: Stará radnica, ozdobená svetielkami a girlandami, bola srdcom osláv.En: The Stará radnica, adorned with lights and garlands, was the heart of the celebrations.Sk: Medzi návštevníkmi bol Marek, historik, ktorý sa tešil na výstavu vzácnych artefaktov.En: Among the visitors was Marek, a historian looking forward to the exhibition of rare artifacts.Sk: Kým záblesky ohňostrojov ožarovali noc, v starobylých chodbách sa ukrývala iná dráma.En: While the flashes of fireworks illuminated the night, another drama was unfolding in the ancient corridors.Sk: Počas výstavy zmizol cenný artefakt – starodávny kalich.En: During the exhibition, a valuable artifact—a centuries-old chalice—disappeared.Sk: Všetci boli zaskočení.En: Everyone was taken aback.Sk: Marek vedel, že jeho reputácia je v stávke.En: Marek knew his reputation was at stake.Sk: Niektorí ho podozrievali, pretože len on mal hlboké znalosti o vystavovaných predmetoch.En: Some suspected him because he was the only one with deep knowledge of the exhibited items.Sk: Rozhodol sa konať.En: He decided to act.Sk: Najprv preskúmal miestnosť, kde bol artefakt naposledy vidieť.En: First, he examined the room where the artifact was last seen.Sk: Zbadal zamrznuté priezory okien, ktoré odrážali svetlá slávnosti, ale poskytovali aj zábavnú iluziu pohybu.En: He noticed the frosted window panes reflecting the celebration lights but also providing an amusing illusion of movement.Sk: V rohu miestnosti stáli Zuzana a Jozef, dvaja ďalší historici, ktorí boli na výstave.En: In the corner of the room stood Zuzana and Jozef, two other historians who were at the exhibition.Sk: Marek ich zatiahol do rozhovoru.En: Marek drew them into a conversation.Sk: Pýtal sa nenápadne.En: He asked subtly.Sk: Zuzana tvrdila, že videla niekoho podozrivého, ale nemohla povedať presne koho.En: Zuzana claimed she saw someone suspicious but could not say exactly who.Sk: Jozef bol nervózny a často sa díval okolo seba.En: Jozef was nervous and frequently looked around.Sk: Marek si to všimol.En: Marek noticed this.Sk: Atmosféra bola napätá.En: The atmosphere was tense.Sk: Musel konať rýchlo.En: He had to act quickly.Sk: Marekovi napadlo skontrolovať záznamy z bezpečnostných kamier.En: Marek thought to check the security camera footage.Sk: Po niekoľkých hodinách analýzy si všimol niečo zvláštné.En: After several hours of analysis, he noticed something peculiar.Sk: Jozef často chodil k zatvoreným dverám.En: Jozef often walked to a set of closed doors.Sk: Bolo to občasné, ale podozrivé.En: It was occasional, but suspicious.Sk: Marek stisol pery a zamračene sa rozhodol ísť tam.En: Marek pressed his lips and, frowning, decided to go there.Sk: Kľukatá chodba ho priviedla k tým dverám.En: A winding corridor led him to those doors.Sk: Keď ich skontroloval, našiel schované tlačidlo.En: When he checked them, he found a hidden button.Sk: Stlačil ho a otvorila sa tajná chodba.En: He pressed it, and a secret passage opened.Sk: Na konci pochmúrnej cesty našiel miestnosť.En: At the end of the gloomy path, he found a room.Sk: A v nej... Jozefa s kalichom v ruke.En: And in it... Jozef with the chalice in his hand.Sk: „Jozef, čo to robíš?“ spýtal sa Marek.En: "Jozef, what are you doing?" asked Marek.Sk: Jozef sa otočil s vyčítavým výrazom.En: Jozef turned with a reproachful expression.Sk: „Musel som. Chcel som ho predať, aby som získal peniaze na vlastný výskum.“En: "I had to. I wanted to sell it to fund my own research."Sk: Marek vedel, že musí konať rýchlo.En: Marek knew he had to act quickly.Sk: Vyzval svojich priateľov, aby pomohli priviesť Jozefa spravodlivosti.En: He called on his friends to help bring Jozef to justice.Sk: S kalichom v bezpečí sa vrátili na oslavy.En: With the chalice safe, they returned to the celebrations.Sk: Na záver večera, keď na námestí odzvonili polnočné zvony, Marek bol ocenený za odvahu a dôvtip.En: At the end of the evening, when the midnight bells tolled in the square, Marek was awarded for his courage and cleverness.Sk: Získal novú dôveru v svoje schopnosti.En: He gained newfound confidence in his abilities.Sk: Spolu so svojimi kolegami začal chápať, že história nie je len o knihách, ale aj o živých zážitkoch a tajomstvách, ktoré čakajú na odhalenie.En: Alongside his colleagues, he began to understand that history is not just about books, but also about living experiences and mysteries waiting to be uncovered.Sk: A tak v zlatistom svetle ohňostrojov zostal kalich symbolom histórie, ktorú ...
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