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Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

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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  • The Winter Election Mystery in Slovensko

    The Winter Election Mystery in Slovensko
    Jan 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: The Winter Election Mystery in Slovensko Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V dedinke na juhu Slovenska sa zima usadila.En: In the village in the south of Slovensko, winter had settled in.Sk: Bielo prikrytá krajina, domy s červenými strechami a tichá rieka vytvárali pokojný obraz.En: The snow-covered landscape, houses with red roofs, and the silent river created a peaceful picture.Sk: Ale ten deň pokojný nebol.En: But that day was not peaceful.Sk: V spoločenskom dome, kde sa voľby konali, panovala nervózna atmosféra.En: In the community center where the elections were held, a nervous atmosphere prevailed.Sk: Marek, vysoký a úzkostlivo presný, hľadel na stôl s volebnou krabicou.En: Marek, tall and meticulously precise, stared at the table with the ballot box.Sk: Všetky lístky musia byť presne spočítané, každé číslo musí sedieť.En: All the ballots had to be counted precisely; every number had to match.Sk: Jemu to proste nemohlo uniknúť.En: He simply could not let anything slip by.Sk: Na druhom konci miestnosti stála Zuzana s diktafónom.En: At the other end of the room stood Zuzana with a recorder.Sk: Hľadala príbeh.En: She was looking for a story.Sk: Vždy hľadala.En: She was always looking.Sk: Krátkovlasá, energická.En: Short-haired, energetic.Sk: “Niečo som počula,” šepkala Marekovi pri stole.En: "I heard something," she whispered to Marek at the table.Sk: “Chýba nám jeden lístok.En: "We're missing a ballot."Sk: ”Marek zaskackal na mieste.En: Marek twitched in place.Sk: Všetko malo byť dokonalé.En: Everything was supposed to be perfect.Sk: “To nie je možné!En: "That's not possible!"Sk: ” povedal rozhodne.En: he said firmly.Sk: Ale už cítil obavy.En: But he was already feeling worried.Sk: Nesmel to ignorovať.En: He couldn't ignore it.Sk: “Poďme sa pozrieť,” ponúkla Zuzana.En: "Let's go take a look," Zuzana offered.Sk: Nebolo času na rozmýšľanie.En: There was no time to think.Sk: Marek prikývol.En: Marek nodded.Sk: “Nesmie z toho byť rozruch,” dodal.En: "There mustn't be a disturbance about this," he added.Sk: Spolu začali prehľadávať každý kút.En: Together, they began searching every corner.Sk: Každý kút sedia.En: Every corner meticulously.Sk: Po chvíli našli balík novín pri okne, ktoré skoro zahltily snehové vločky.En: After a while, they found a pile of newspapers by the window, nearly buried by snowflakes.Sk: Staré, nepodstatné, ale niečo čudné trčalo medzi stránkami.En: Old, insignificant, but something strange was sticking out between the pages.Sk: “Pozri,” ukázala Zuzana na okraj papiera.En: "Look," Zuzana pointed to the edge of the paper.Sk: Marek rýchlo roztrhol stoh.En: Marek quickly tore through the stack.Sk: A tam bol, ten miznutý lístok.En: And there it was, the missing ballot.Sk: Ich dych sa konečne uvoľnil.En: Their breath finally eased.Sk: “Musel sa tam dostať omylom,” povedal Marek úľavne.En: "It must have ended up there by mistake," Marek said with relief.Sk: Marek ihneď lístok umiestnil na správne miesto.En: Marek immediately placed the ballot in the correct spot.Sk: Výsledky mohli byť konečne ohlásené.En: Results could finally be announced.Sk: Keď bolo všetko dokončené, Marek pocítil vďaku k Zuzane.En: When everything was finished, Marek felt grateful to Zuzana.Sk: Bez nej by to mohlo vyjsť najavo horším spôsobom.En: Without her, it could have surfaced in a worse way.Sk: “Niekedy je dôležité, že niekto pozoruje aj z iného uhla,” povedal Marek, keď všetko skončilo a ľudia sa začali rozchádzať.En: "Sometimes it's important that someone observes from a different angle," Marek said when all was over and people began to leave.Sk: “A niekedy musíme byť opatrní ako uverejňujeme fakty,” dodala Zuzana.En: "And sometimes we must be careful how we publish facts," added Zuzana.Sk: Tak sa spoločne obrátili k dverám, kde bola noc už úplne biela a pokojná.En: Thus, they turned towards the door together, where the night was now completely white and calm.Sk: V tejto malej dedinke už bolo všetko zase správne.En: In this small village, everything was once again in order. Vocabulary Words:settled: usadilameticulously: úzkostlivoatmosphere: atmosféraprevailed: panovalaballot: lístokrecorder: diktafónenergetic: energickádisturbance: rozruchcorner: kútannounced: ohlásenégrateful: vďakuobserve: pozorujepublish: uverejňujemecalm: pokojnánervous: nervóznaprecise: presnýangle: uholannounce: ohlasovaťmistake: omyldifferent: inéhostare: hľadieťsilent: tichábury: zahltiťnewspapers: novinypile: balíksnowflakes: snehové vločkyrelief: úľavnegrateful: vďakuimmensely: nesmiernerevealed: odhalené
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  • Snow, Votes, and Unity: A Tale of Differences Bridged

    Snow, Votes, and Unity: A Tale of Differences Bridged
    Jan 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Snow, Votes, and Unity: A Tale of Differences Bridged Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Marek stál v rade pred volebným centrom.En: Marek stood in line in front of the polling center.Sk: Vietor fúkal chladný a ostrý.En: The wind was blowing cold and sharp.Sk: Padajúci sneh mu pristával na pleciach, no on na mrazivú zimu nedbal.En: Falling snow landed on his shoulders, but he didn't mind the freezing winter.Sk: Bol pripravený splniť svoju povinnosť a hlasovať.En: He was prepared to fulfill his duty and vote.Sk: Pred ním bol rad ľudí, zahalených v hrubých kabátoch a šáloch.En: In front of him was a line of people shrouded in thick coats and scarves.Sk: Vo vzduchu visela napätá atmosféra.En: A tense atmosphere hung in the air.Sk: Kúsek pred sebou zbadal Katarínu.En: A short distance ahead, he spotted Katarína.Sk: Jeho srdce sa rozbúšilo.En: His heart started pounding.Sk: Marek a Katarína boli starí známi, ale ich politické názory ich často rozdeľovali.En: Marek and Katarína were old acquaintances, but their political views often divided them.Sk: Napriek tomu Marek vedel, že s ňou musí hovoriť.En: Despite this, Marek knew he had to talk to her.Sk: Jeho odhodlanie presvedčiť ju bolo veľké.En: His determination to persuade her was strong.Sk: "Katarína!En: "Katarína!"Sk: " zavolal.En: he called out.Sk: Otočila sa, rozpoznala ho a pokývla hlavou.En: She turned, recognized him, and nodded.Sk: Jej výraz bol zamyslený.En: Her expression was thoughtful.Sk: Stretli sa pred volebným centrom, kde vládlo ticho prešpikované len šuchotom krokov a šepotom okoloidúcich.En: They met in front of the polling center, where silence prevailed, pierced only by the shuffle of footsteps and the whispers of passersby.Sk: "Marek," povedala s úsmevom, ktorý sa rýchlo zmenil na vážny pohľad, "čas na voľby, čo?En: "Marek," she said with a smile that quickly turned into a serious look, "Time for the elections, huh?"Sk: ""Áno, je to dôležité.En: "Yes, it's important.Sk: Naša budúcnosť závisí od toho, koho zvolíme," odpovedal Marek.En: Our future depends on who we elect," Marek replied.Sk: Ich oči sa stretli a pocítili napätie, ktoré viselo vo vzduchu.En: Their eyes met and they felt the tension that lingered in the air.Sk: "Viem, že máme rozdielny názor, ale čo keby sme sa na chvíľu rozprávali nie o politike?En: "I know we have different opinions, but what if we talked for a moment not about politics?"Sk: " navrhol Marek.En: Marek suggested.Sk: Katarína naňho prekvapene pozrela.En: Katarína looked at him in surprise.Sk: "Ak myslíš, že to pomôže," súhlasila opatrne.En: "If you think it will help," she agreed cautiously.Sk: "Dovoľ mi povedať ti príbeh," začal Marek.En: "Let me tell you a story," Marek began.Sk: "Pamätáš si, ako sme sa spoznali na dedinskom trhu?En: "Do you remember how we met at the village market?Sk: Vtedy sme obaja bojovali o posledný koláč.En: Back then, we both fought over the last pastry."Sk: "Katarína sa zasmiala.En: Katarína laughed.Sk: "Áno, a nakoniec sme ho zdieľali.En: "Yes, and in the end, we shared it."Sk: ""Presne.En: "Exactly.Sk: Tam, na trhu, medzi vôňou čerstvého chleba a smechom ľudí, sme si uvedomili, že aj napriek rozdielom sme sa dokázali rozprávať a nájsť spoločnú reč," pokračoval Marek.En: There, at the market, amid the scent of fresh bread and the laughter of people, we realized that despite our differences, we could talk and find common ground," Marek continued.Sk: "Prečo by to dnes malo byť inak?En: "Why should it be different today?"Sk: "Katarína si vzdychla.En: Katarína sighed.Sk: "Chcem len to najlepšie pre našu obec, vieš?En: "I just want what's best for our community, you know?Sk: Všetci máme svoje dôvody.En: We all have our reasons."Sk: "Rozprávali sa ďalej o mestečku, ktoré obaja milovali.En: They continued to talk about the little town they both loved.Sk: Postupne sa napätie uvoľnilo.En: Gradually, the tension eased.Sk: Sneh za oknami stále padal, ale medzi nimi sa začal roztápať ľad.En: The snow outside the windows kept falling, but between them, the ice began to melt.Sk: Ich hlasné rozhovory ustúpili pokojnejšiemu tónu.En: Their loud conversations gave way to a calmer tone.Sk: "Máš pravdu, ani ja nechcem rozdeliť našu obec," pripustil Marek.En: "You're right, I don't want to divide our community either," Marek admitted.Sk: "Možno nie sme rovnakého názoru, ale obaja chceme to najlepšie.En: "Maybe we don't see eye to eye, but we both want what's best."Sk: "Keď Marek a Katarína opustili volebnú miestnosť, obaja pocítili zmenu.En: As Marek and Katarína left the polling station, both felt a change.Sk: Neboli síce vo všetkom zajedno, ale zistili, že rozprávať sa dá aj bez hnevu.En: They weren't in ...
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    16 mins
  • Escape to the Tatras: A Weekend of Friendship and Renewal

    Escape to the Tatras: A Weekend of Friendship and Renewal
    Jan 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Escape to the Tatras: A Weekend of Friendship and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Chata v srdci Vysokých Tatier žiarila teplým svetlom a privítala hostí, ktorí prichádzali z víru mestského života.En: The cabin in the heart of the Vysoké Tatry glowed with warm light and welcomed guests who were coming from the hustle and bustle of city life.Sk: Marek, Lívia a Jozef, traja starí priatelia, sa rozhodli stráviť víkendový únik v tejto malebnej krajine.En: Marek, Lívia, and Jozef, three old friends, decided to spend a weekend getaway in this picturesque landscape.Sk: Noc privítala priateľov láskavým teplom krbu, ktorý praskal a vytváral útulnú atmosféru.En: The night welcomed the friends with the gentle warmth of the fireplace, which crackled and created a cozy atmosphere.Sk: Marek sedel na gauči a pohľadom sledoval plamene.En: Marek sat on the couch, watching the flames.Sk: Bol unavený z práce a veľký obchod mu nedával spávať.En: He was tired from work, and a big business deal was keeping him up at night.Sk: „Potrebujem si prečistiť hlavu,“ povedal si v duchu, ale jeho myšlienky sa vracali ku kancelárii.En: "I need to clear my head," he said to himself, but his thoughts kept returning to the office.Sk: Lívia, s paletou farieb a prázdnym plátnom, vnímala ticho lesa za oknom.En: Lívia, with a palette of colors and a blank canvas, perceived the silence of the forest outside the window.Sk: "Možno nájdem inšpiráciu," šepkala tíško, no stále nič neprichádzalo.En: "Maybe I'll find inspiration," she whispered softly, but still, nothing came.Sk: Jozef, plný energie, hľadal spôsob, ako priateľov rozptýliť.En: Jozef, full of energy, was looking for a way to distract his friends.Sk: "Poďme si užiť prírodu!En: "Let's enjoy nature!Sk: Ráno pôjdeme na túru," navrhol s úsmevom, dúfajúc, že krásy Tatier prinesú všetkým pokoj.En: We'll go for a hike in the morning," he suggested with a smile, hoping that the beauty of the Tatras would bring peace to everyone.Sk: Ráno bolo čerstvé a mrazivé, sneh pod nohami príjemne chrumkal.En: The morning was fresh and frosty, the snow pleasantly crunching underfoot.Sk: Cesta na vrchol bola strmá, ale nádherná.En: The path to the summit was steep but beautiful.Sk: Marek kráčal trochu pozadu, jeho myšlienky stále zaťažené obavami.En: Marek walked a little behind, his thoughts still burdened with worries.Sk: Cítil sa vzdialený, aj keď vedľa neho kráčali priatelia.En: He felt distant, even though his friends were walking beside him.Sk: Na polceste sa k nemu priblížila Lívia.En: Halfway through, Lívia approached him.Sk: „Vieš, Marek, čo ťa trápi?En: "You know, Marek, what's troubling you?"Sk: “ spýtala sa jemne.En: she asked gently.Sk: Marek sa zastavil, jeho pohľad skĺzol k nej.En: Marek stopped, his gaze sliding towards her.Sk: „V hlave mi víria starosti.En: "My mind is restless with worries.Sk: Obchod sa nevyvíja dobre,“ priznal neisto.En: The business isn't going well," he admitted uncertainly.Sk: Lívia sa usmiala a chytila ho za ruku.En: Lívia smiled and took his hand.Sk: „Život nie je len o práci.En: "Life isn't just about work.Sk: Sú tu veci, ktoré stoja za to viac.En: There are things that matter more."Sk: “ Jej slová sa mu dostali pod kožu a Marek cítil, ako z neho padajú okovy stresu.En: Her words got under his skin, and Marek felt the chains of stress falling away.Sk: Keď dosiahli vrchol, všetko sa zmenilo.En: When they reached the top, everything changed.Sk: Snehové vrcholy rozprestierali pred nimi úchvatnú panorámu.En: The snowy peaks spread before them, offering a breathtaking panorama.Sk: Marek sa zhlboka nadýchol, vzduch mu osviežil myseľ.En: Marek took a deep breath, the air refreshing his mind.Sk: Objala ho pokojná jasnosť.En: A peaceful clarity embraced him.Sk: „Tu a teraz,“ pomyslel si, „to je to, na čom záleží.En: "Here and now," he thought, "that's what matters."Sk: “Zostúpili späť do chaty, Marek s novou energiou.En: They descended back to the cabin, Marek with renewed energy.Sk: Posadili sa pri krb, kde Jozef pripravil horúcu čokoládu.En: They sat by the fireplace, where Jozef had prepared hot chocolate.Sk: Rozprávali sa, smiali, uvoľnení a spočívali v prítomnosti jeden druhého.En: They talked, laughed, relaxed, and enjoyed each other's presence.Sk: Marek si uvedomil, aké vzácne sú chvíle s priateľmi.En: Marek realized how precious moments with friends are.Sk: „Práca počká,“ povedal si ticho.En: "Work can wait," he quietly told himself.Sk: Už vedel, že potrebuje rovnováhu, aby bol šťastný.En: He knew he needed balance to be happy.Sk: Učil sa oceniť malé radosti, ktoré mu život ponúka.En: He was learning to appreciate the little joys life ...
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