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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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  • Lost in Laughter: A Holiday Tale of Unexpected Charm

    Lost in Laughter: A Holiday Tale of Unexpected Charm
    Nov 15 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Lost in Laughter: A Holiday Tale of Unexpected Charm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-11-15-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Vianočný trh v dedinke bol plný svetiel, vôní a hudby.En: The Vianočný trh in the village was full of lights, scents, and music.Sk: Milan a Zuzana sa prechádzali medzi stánkami s cieľom nájsť dokonalý darček pre svojho priateľa.En: Milan and Zuzana were walking among the stalls with the aim to find the perfect gift for their friend.Sk: Milan chcel Zuzanu ohúriť a zároveň ju pobaviť.En: Milan wanted to impress Zuzana and also amuse her.Sk: Zuzana sa často usmievala keď videla, ako sa Milan stráca v dave.En: Zuzana often smiled when she saw how Milan got lost in the crowd.Sk: Na trhovisku vládla sviatočná atmosféra.En: The marketplace had a festive atmosphere.Sk: Vo vzduchu sa niesla vôňa pečených gaštanov a vianočnej škorice.En: The scent of roasted chestnuts and Christmas cinnamon filled the air.Sk: Milan sa pokúsil vziať Zuzanu na "skratku", o ktorej pevne veril, že vedie k najlepšiemu obchodu.En: Milan attempted to take Zuzana on a "shortcut" which he firmly believed led to the best shop.Sk: Ale znova a znova sa ocitli pred stánkom, ktorý viedol mrzutý predavač prezlečený za Santaklausa.En: But again and again, they found themselves in front of a stall run by a grumpy vendor dressed as Santaklaus.Sk: Tento Santa nebol moc veselý.En: This Santa wasn't very jolly.Sk: Jeho huňatá biela brada neukryla jeho podráždený výraz.En: His bushy white beard didn't hide his irritated expression.Sk: "Možno by sme sa mali trochu sústrediť," zamrmlala Zuzana, keď prechádzali popri stánku tretíkrát.En: "Maybe we should focus a little," murmured Zuzana as they passed by the stall for the third time.Sk: "Alebo nakoniec spravíme toho chlapíka úplne besným.En: "Or we'll end up driving that guy completely mad."Sk: "Milan sa uchechtol.En: Milan chuckled.Sk: "Neboj, viem presne, kam ideme," povedal sebavedomo, hoci jeho vtipkovanie len málokedy kladne vyznelo.En: "Don't worry, I know exactly where we're going," he said confidently, although his jokes seldom went over well.Sk: Nakoniec sa dostali do pokofu, kde mali rôzne tradičné výrobky.En: Eventually, they reached a shop filled with various traditional products.Sk: Tam, ako inak, opäť narazili na toho istého predavača.En: There, unsurprisingly, they stumbled upon the same vendor again.Sk: Tentoraz sa im podarilo prevrátiť malý stolík plný drobností.En: This time, they managed to knock over a small table full of little trinkets.Sk: Santa vydal frustrovaný výkrik a pohotovo ich zablokoval svojim pohľadom.En: Santa gave out a frustrated cry and swiftly blocked them with his gaze.Sk: Milan a Zuzana rýchlo vyzbierali popadané ozdoby a s úsmevom navrhli ospravedlnenie.En: Milan and Zuzana quickly gathered the fallen ornaments and with a smile suggested an apology.Sk: Zuzana našla v košíku perníkové srdcia a Milan rýchlo vylepšil situáciu, keď začali s radosťou spievať ovládajúcu vianočnú koledu, čo rozosmialo predavača.En: Zuzana found gingerbread hearts in a basket and Milan quickly improved the situation as they began joyfully singing a commanding Christmas carol, which made the vendor laugh.Sk: "Dobre, dobre, vy ste naozaj veselí," zasmial sa nakoniec predavač a ponúkol sa im s návrhom na darček.En: "Alright, alright, you are really merry," the vendor finally laughed and offered them a gift suggestion.Sk: "Čo keby ste vzali túto malú drevenú figúrku betlehema?En: "How about you take this little wooden nativity scene figurine?"Sk: "Milan so Zuzanou prikývli súhlasne.En: Milan and Zuzana nodded in agreement.Sk: "To je presne to, čo náš priateľ ocení," povedala Zuzana a nečakalo ju, že objaví Milana tak očarujúceho.En: "This is exactly what our friend will appreciate," said Zuzana, not expecting to find Milan so charming.Sk: Po veselej scéne sa Milan odvážil priznať o svojom zlom zmysle pre orientáciu.En: After the merry scene, Milan dared to confess about his poor sense of direction.Sk: Zuzana sa mu priznalila, že jeho nezbednosť je pre ňu v skutočnosti príťažlivá.En: Zuzana admitted to him that his mischievousness was actually attractive to her.Sk: Spolu sa opäť prechádzali trhmi, smejúc sa na svojich bočných dobrodružstvách.En: Together, they strolled through the markets again, laughing at their side adventures.Sk: Navždy spojený počas tejto veselé sviatočné sezóny.En: Forever connected during this joyful holiday season. Vocabulary Words:aim: cieľomimpress: ohúriťamuse: pobaviťgrumpy: mrzutýbushy: huňatámurmured: zamrmlalaconfidently: sebavedomoseldom: málokedytrinkets: drobnostíirritated: podráždenýfestive: sviatočnáshortcut: skratkuvendor: predavačexpression: výrazconcentrate: sústrediťblocked: ...
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  • Facing Uncertainty: Marek's Quest for a Lost Letter

    Facing Uncertainty: Marek's Quest for a Lost Letter
    Nov 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Facing Uncertainty: Marek's Quest for a Lost Letter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-11-14-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Marek sa postavil k veľkému oknu internátu a pozrel sa von.En: Marek stood by the large window of the dormitory and looked outside.Sk: Listy padali zo stromov, tvoriac pestrofarebný koberec na zemi.En: Leaves were falling from the trees, creating a colorful carpet on the ground.Sk: Chladný vietor jemne svišťal a pripomínal, že zima je na ceste.En: The chilly wind gently whistled, reminding that winter was on its way.Sk: Stará stavba internátu ticho vrzgala, ako keby rozprávala príbehy z minulosti.En: The old dormitory building creaked quietly as if telling stories from the past.Sk: Marek mal obavy.En: Marek was worried.Sk: Včera mu stratil list pre rodičov.En: Yesterday, he lost the letter for his parents.Sk: List obsahoval správy o jeho štipendiu.En: The letter contained news about his scholarship.Sk: Bez neho sa jeho život mohol zmeniť.En: Without it, his life could change.Sk: Marek bol zodpovedný žiak.En: Marek was a responsible student.Sk: Vždy sa snažil splniť očakávania svojich rodičov.En: He always tried to meet his parents' expectations.Sk: Ale v hĺbke duše túžil po nezávislosti.En: But deep down, he longed for independence.Sk: Teraz sa bál, že bez toho listu to všetko pokazí.En: Now he was afraid that without that letter, everything would fall apart.Sk: Vedel, že potrebuje pomoc.En: He knew he needed help.Sk: Jakub a Lucia, jeho priatelia z internátu, boli jeho svetlom nádeje.En: Jakub and Lucia, his friends from the dormitory, were his light of hope.Sk: "Jakub, Lucia, potrebujem vašu pomoc," povedal Marek s vážnosťou.En: "Jakub, Lucia, I need your help," Marek said seriously.Sk: Jakub, známy svojou dobrou náladou, sa usmial.En: Jakub, known for his good mood, smiled.Sk: "Samozrejme, Marek.En: "Of course, Marek.Sk: Čo sa stalo?En: What happened?"Sk: ""Stratil som dôležitý list.En: "I lost an important letter.Sk: Obsahuje výsledky štipendia.En: It contains the scholarship results.Sk: Ak ho nenájdem, nepoznáme výsledky a rodičia sa budú hnevať," vysvetlil Marek úprimne.En: If I don't find it, we won't know the results and my parents will be angry," explained Marek honestly.Sk: Lucia pokrčila plecami.En: Lucia shrugged.Sk: "Pomôžeme ti.En: "We'll help you.Sk: Prehľadáme každý kút školy.En: We'll search every corner of the school."Sk: "Trojica sa pustila do hľadania.En: The trio set out to search.Sk: Prechádzali chodbami, prehľadávali knižnicu aj triedy.En: They walked through the hallways, searched the library, and the classrooms.Sk: Staré drevené schodisko, chladné dlážky a slabé svetlo prispievali k napätiu.En: The old wooden staircase, cold floors, and dim light added to the tension.Sk: Nakoniec sa dostali do malej podkrovnej miestnosti.En: Finally, they reached a small attic room.Sk: Bolo tam chladno a prachovo.En: It was cold and dusty there.Sk: Jakub zrazu zakričal: "Tu je niečo!En: Suddenly, Jakub shouted, "Here's something!"Sk: " Našiel list medzi starými knihami.En: He found the letter among old books.Sk: Bol zastrčený na policu, skoro ako keby tam nikdy nemal byť.En: It was tucked away on a shelf, almost as if it was never meant to be there.Sk: Marek si vzal list do rúk.En: Marek took the letter in his hands.Sk: Jeho srdce bilo rýchlo.En: His heart was beating fast.Sk: Nevedel, či sa má radovať alebo báť.En: He didn't know whether to rejoice or be afraid.Sk: Napadlo ho, že možno by bolo lepšie list neposlať.En: It crossed his mind that maybe it would be better not to send the letter.Sk: Ale potom si uvedomil, že nemôže utekať pred realitou.En: But then he realized he couldn't run away from reality.Sk: Život je o prijímaní neistoty.En: Life is about embracing uncertainty.Sk: Marek zatvoril oči a nadýchol sa hlboko.En: Marek closed his eyes and took a deep breath.Sk: "Pošlem list," oznámil Marek sebavedomo.En: "I'll send the letter," Marek announced confidently.Sk: Rozhodol sa čeliť budúcnosti, nech už prinesie čokoľvek.En: He decided to face the future, whatever it may bring.Sk: Možno je čas prebrať kontrolu nad svojím príbehom.En: Perhaps it was time to take control of his story.Sk: O týždeň neskôr, keď Marek dostal odpoveď od rodičov, usmial sa.En: A week later, when Marek received a response from his parents, he smiled.Sk: Vedel, že bez ohľadu na výsledok má v sebe silu čeliť akýmkoľvek výzvam.En: He knew that regardless of the outcome, he had the strength to face any challenges.Sk: Škola opäť vrzgala svojim starým príbehom, ale tentoraz Marek počul aj svoj nový začiatok.En: The school creaked with its old story once again, but this time Marek also heard his new beginning. Vocabulary Words:dormitory: internátuchilly: chladnýcreaked: ...
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  • A Violin's Magic: Unveiling Marek's True Melody

    A Violin's Magic: Unveiling Marek's True Melody
    Nov 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Violin's Magic: Unveiling Marek's True Melody Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-11-14-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V Bratislave, na internáte plnom histórie, sa schyľovalo k sviatku svätého Martina.En: In Bratislave, in a dormitory full of history, preparations were underway for the feast of svätého Martina.Sk: Listy už dlho padali zo stromov a dýchali farebnosťou jesene.En: Leaves had long been falling from the trees and breathed with the colors of autumn.Sk: Učitelia a študenti sa pripravovali na oslavy, no vnútorný svet Mareka bol ešte zamrazený.En: Teachers and students were getting ready for the celebrations, but Marek's inner world remained frozen.Sk: Chodby internátu zvonili smiechom a ruchom.En: The dormitory halls rang with laughter and commotion.Sk: Krásne ozdobené veniecmi a lampiónmi lákali.En: Beautifully decorated with wreaths and lanterns, they were inviting.Sk: No Marek bol myšlienkami inde.En: But Marek's thoughts were elsewhere.Sk: Stál pri okne a sledoval, ako spolužiaci trénujú tanečné kroky a pripravujú stánky na dvore.En: He stood by the window and watched as his classmates rehearsed dance steps and prepared stalls in the yard.Sk: Cítil sa cudzí.En: He felt alien.Sk: V rukách držal svoj milovaný husľový obal.En: In his hands, he held his beloved violin case.Sk: Hudba bola jeho priateľ, ale iba potichu, pre neho samotného.En: Music was his friend, but only quietly, for himself.Sk: Marek našiel útechu vo svojej izbe, kde zdieľal priestor s Ivanou, dievčaťom veselým ako jar.En: Marek found solace in his room, where he shared the space with Ivanou, a girl as cheerful as spring.Sk: Ivana uvidela smútok v jeho očiach a neodolateľne sa ho spýtala: „Marek, prečo si stále taký uzavretý?En: Ivana saw the sadness in his eyes and irresistibly asked him, "Marek, why are you always so closed off?Sk: Stane sa niečo?En: Is something happening?"Sk: “Marek sa zadíval na zem.En: Marek looked down at the ground.Sk: „Chcel by som zahrať na sviatku.En: "I would like to play at the feast.Sk: Neviem, či je to dobrý nápad.En: I don't know if it's a good idea.Sk: Čo ak to pokazím?En: What if I ruin it?"Sk: “Ivana sa usmiala.En: Ivana smiled.Sk: „Marek, to, čo máš v sebe, musíš zdieľať.En: "Marek, what you have inside you, you must share.Sk: Hudba je dar.En: Music is a gift.Sk: Pomôžem ti.En: I'll help you.Sk: Môžeme trénovať spolu.En: We can practice together."Sk: “S jej pomocou Marek začal precvičovať.En: With her help, Marek began to practice.Sk: Cítil sa slobodnejší, keď mohol hrať bez obáv.En: He felt freer when he could play without fear.Sk: Každý tón mu prinášal väčšiu odvahu.En: Each note brought him greater courage.Sk: Nastal sväto-martinská oslava.En: The feast of sväto-martinská arrived.Sk: Dvor praskal ľuďmi.En: The yard was bustling with people.Sk: Marek vedel, že jeho chvíľa nastala.En: Marek knew his moment had come.Sk: Prišiel čas vystúpiť na improvizované pódium.En: It was time to step onto the improvised stage.Sk: Ivana ho povzbudila pohľadom.En: Ivana encouraged him with a look.Sk: Srdce mu bilo rýchlo.En: His heart was beating fast.Sk: Zhlboka sa nadýchol a vstúpil na pódium.En: He took a deep breath and stepped onto the stage.Sk: Vzal do rúk husle.En: He took the violin into his hands.Sk: Keď začal hrať, všetko ostatné prestalo existovať.En: When he started to play, everything else ceased to exist.Sk: Jeho melódia znela čistým a úprimným tónom.En: His melody sounded with a pure and sincere tone.Sk: Dav sa zastavil, ľudia počúvali.En: The crowd stopped, people listened.Sk: Marekove ruky krútili ladnými pohybmi sláka.En: Marek's hands moved the bow with graceful movements.Sk: Hudba naplnila dvor emóciou.En: The music filled the yard with emotion.Sk: Dokončil skladbu v tichom obdivu.En: He finished the piece in quiet admiration.Sk: Po chvíli začali tlieskať.En: After a moment, they began to applaud.Sk: Najprv niekoľkí, potom všetci.En: First a few, then everyone.Sk: Teplý pocit radosti prešiel celým Marekovým telom.En: A warm feeling of joy spread throughout Marek's body.Sk: Konečne vedel, že patrí sem.En: He finally knew that he belonged here.Sk: S úsmevom sa pozrel na Ivanu, ktorá sa pripojila k potlesku.En: With a smile, he looked at Ivanu, who joined in the applause.Sk: Od tejto chvíle sa Marek rozhodol byť otvorenejší.En: From that moment on, Marek decided to be more open.Sk: Hudba bola mostom, ktorý spojil jeho s ostatnými.En: Music was the bridge that connected him with others.Sk: Na tom internáte sa teraz Marek cítil inak.En: In that dormitory, Marek now felt different.Sk: Vedel, že aj keď má strach, musí ho prekonať.En: He knew that even if he was afraid, he had to overcome it.Sk: Objavil v sebe novú silu a našiel ...
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