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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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  • Savannah's Illuminated Paths: A Journey to New Beginnings

    Savannah's Illuminated Paths: A Journey to New Beginnings
    Dec 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Savannah's Illuminated Paths: A Journey to New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Uličky historickej štvrte Savannah boli pokryté žiarivými svetielkami, ktoré žiarili na nočnú oblohu.En: The streets of the historic district of Savannah were covered with bright lights that shone on the night sky.Sk: Mia a Lucas, miestni obyvatelia, prechádzali rukou v ruke.En: Mia and Lucas, local residents, walked hand in hand.Sk: Dusan ich práve stretol pri malom stánku na rohu väčšej ulice, kde bol výpredaj po sviatkoch.En: Dusan had just met them at a small stand on the corner of a larger street, where there was a post-holiday sale.Sk: "Povedz mi, čo je pre teba nový začiatok?" zamumlal Dusan, pozerajúc sa na nespočetné množstvo farebných predmetov na policiach.En: "Tell me, what does a new beginning mean to you?" mumbled Dusan, looking at the countless colorful items on the shelves.Sk: Mia sa pousmiala. "Pre mňa je to dôležitá zmena. Zmena k lepšiemu," povedala uvažujúco.En: Mia smiled. "For me, it’s an important change. A change for the better," she said thoughtfully.Sk: Dusan bol v poslednom čase trošku stratený.En: Dusan had been feeling a bit lost lately.Sk: Po veľkých zmenách v jeho živote hľadal niečo, čo mu dodá istotu a nový smer.En: After major changes in his life, he was searching for something that would give him confidence and a new direction.Sk: Bol to skok do neznáma, ale Nový rok bol skvelou príležitosťou na nový začiatok.En: It was a leap into the unknown, but the New Year was a great opportunity for a fresh start.Sk: Lucas, trochu praktický, dodal: "Pre mňa je to nové miesto, nový zážitok.En: Lucas, being somewhat practical, added, "For me, it’s a new place, a new experience.Sk: Ale Mia má pravdu. Zmena je kľúčová."En: But Mia is right. Change is key."Sk: Dusan prikývol. Priatelia vedeli, čo hovoria.En: Dusan nodded. His friends knew what they were talking about.Sk: Boli miestni a poznali miesta lepšie ako on.En: They were locals and knew the places better than he did.Sk: Troch priateľov zviedli švádzajúce výklady plné zliav.En: The three friends were drawn to the enticing displays full of discounts.Sk: Mia skutočne verila v moc malej zmeny.En: Mia truly believed in the power of small change.Sk: Ukázala Dusanovi malý obchod na konci ulice.En: She showed Dusan a small shop at the end of the street.Sk: Vystúpili na malé drevené schody až k útulným dverám.En: They climbed the small wooden stairs to the cozy door.Sk: Vo vnútri na ne dýchlo teplo a vôňa kníh a sviečok.En: Inside, warmth and the scent of books and candles greeted them.Sk: „Pozri! Tu je niečo pre teba,“ povedala Mia.En: “Look! Here’s something for you,” said Mia.Sk: Pred ich očami, na stole, bol položený krásny, jednoduchý a elegantný denník.En: Before their eyes, on the table, lay a beautiful, simple, and elegant journal.Sk: “Napíš svoje sny,” radila. "To ti pomôže v ďalších krokoch."En: “Write your dreams,” she advised. "It will help you with your next steps."Sk: Dusanovi svitlo.En: A light went on for Dusan.Sk: Pochopil, že táto rada má hlbší význam.En: He understood that this advice had a deeper meaning.Sk: Písanie mu pomôže nájsť vnútorný pokoj a jasnosť.En: Writing would help him find inner peace and clarity.Sk: Môže to byť jeho symbol nového začiatku, rovnako ako zázrak, ktorý očakával.En: It could be his symbol of a new beginning, just like the miracle he was hoping for.Sk: „Je to perfektné,“ povedal, s úsmevom na tvári. „Kúpim to.“En: "It's perfect," he said, with a smile on his face. “I’ll buy it.”Sk: Opatrne vzal denník do rúk.En: He carefully took the journal into his hands.Sk: Vedel, že v ňom sa ukrýva potenciál, nádej a možnosť na zmenu.En: He knew that within it lay potential, hope, and the possibility for change.Sk: Lucas poklepal Dusanovi po pleci. "To je ono, priateľu," usmial sa.En: Lucas patted Dusan on the shoulder. "That's it, buddy," he smiled.Sk: Mia a Lucas opustili obchod s novými nádejami vo vzduchu.En: Mia and Lucas left the shop with new hopes in the air.Sk: Dusan kráčal s nimi.En: Dusan walked with them.Sk: Cítil, ako sa mu vracia sebadôvera.En: He felt his confidence returning.Sk: Večer v Savannah bol chladný, no on cítil teplo v srdci.En: The evening in Savannah was chilly, but he felt warmth in his heart.Sk: Už vedel, že každý nový začiatok môže byť lepší, ak si dovolí veriť v silu vlastných snov.En: He now knew that every new beginning could be better if he allowed himself to believe in the power of his own dreams.Sk: Kým sa trojica prechádzala smerom k domovu, Dusan sa cítil pokojný a odhodlaný.En: As the trio strolled towards home, Dusan felt calm and determined.Sk: Bol ...
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  • From Canvas to Confidence: A Santorini Artistic Transformation

    From Canvas to Confidence: A Santorini Artistic Transformation
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Canvas to Confidence: A Santorini Artistic Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Na ostrove Santorini, kde biele stavby kontrastujú so žiarivo modrými dverami, sa počas zimy konal medzinárodný workshop.En: On the island of Santorini, where white buildings contrast with brightly blue doors, an international workshop was held during the winter.Sk: Bolo to miesto, kde umenie a inšpirácia prúdili rovnako voľne ako morské vlny na pobreží.En: It was a place where art and inspiration flowed as freely as the sea waves on the shore.Sk: Lukáš, nadšený maliar zo Slovenska, kráčal úzkymi ulicami Santorini s plátnami pod pazuchou.En: Lukáš, an enthusiastic painter from Slovakia, walked through the narrow streets of Santorini with canvases under his arm.Sk: Bol nervózny.En: He was nervous.Sk: Túžil dokázať svoj talent rodine doma.En: He longed to prove his talent to his family back home.Sk: Vedel, že nie je sám.En: He knew he wasn't alone.Sk: V triede boli ďalší talentovaní umelci, medzi nimi aj Mária, ktorú obdivoval aj závidel jej prirodzenú schopnosť tvarovať sochu z hliny s ľahkosťou ako šepot vetra.En: In the class were other talented artists, among them Mária, whom he admired and envied for her natural ability to shape clay into sculptures with the ease of a whisper of the wind.Sk: Jozef, vedúci dielne, bol srdečný muž s úsmevom na perách.En: Jozef, the workshop leader, was a warm-hearted man with a smile on his face.Sk: Skrýval však minulosť, o ktorej nik nevedel.En: However, he hid a past that no one knew about.Sk: Bol to umelecký neúspech, ktorý ho naučil viac než ktokoľvek iný.En: It was an artistic failure that taught him more than anyone else.Sk: Jeho úlohou bolo učiť a povzbudzovať, a to robil s príkladnou starostlivosťou.En: His role was to teach and encourage, and he did so with exemplary care.Sk: Každodenná práca v dielni prechádzala jedným dychom.En: The daily work in the workshop flowed seamlessly.Sk: Lukáš pracoval s presnosťou a ambíciou, no napriek úsiliu cítil tienistú prítomnosť pochybností.En: Lukáš worked with precision and ambition, yet despite his efforts, he felt the shadowy presence of doubts.Sk: V kontraste, Mária tvorila s pokojom, akoby jej ruky poznali tajomstvo hliny samotnej.En: In contrast, Mária created with calmness, as if her hands knew the secret of the clay itself.Sk: S blížiacimi sa Vianocami dielňa lákala svojou vôňou borovicových vetvičiek a škoricového čaju.En: As Christmas approached, the workshop was inviting with the scent of pine branches and cinnamon tea.Sk: Lukáš, plný vnútorných bojov, sa rozhodol prekonať vlastné zábrany a oslovil Máriu so žiadosťou o spoluprácu.En: Lukáš, full of inner struggles, decided to overcome his own barriers and approached Mária with a request for collaboration.Sk: Vedel, že jej pomoc ho môže naučiť niečo nové.En: He knew her help could teach him something new.Sk: S úsmevom, ale troškou opatrnosti, Mária súhlasila.En: With a smile, but a bit of caution, Mária agreed.Sk: Spoločne začali vytvárať niečo, čo ich oboch prekvapilo.En: Together, they began to create something that surprised them both.Sk: Keď prišla Štedrý večer a nastal čas vernisáže, Lukášova maľba stála v popredí.En: When Christmas Eve arrived and it was time for the exhibition, Lukáš's painting stood at the forefront.Sk: Použil nové techniky, ktoré sa naučil od Márie.En: He used new techniques he had learned from Mária.Sk: Návštevníci vystavených diel obdivovali jeho prácu s úžasom.En: Visitors of the exhibited works admired his work with amazement.Sk: Pochvala prichádzala zo všetkých strán.En: Praise came from all sides.Sk: Lukášova hanblivosť sa zmenila na istotu.En: Lukáš's shyness transformed into confidence.Sk: Na konci večera, pod svietiacimi hviezdami na nebi, Lukáš poďakoval Márii za všetko, čo sa naučil.En: At the end of the evening, under the shining stars in the sky, Lukáš thanked Mária for everything he had learned.Sk: Stali sa z nich priatelia.En: They became friends.Sk: Uvedomil si, že cesta k úspechu nie je o samote či závisti, ale o spolupráci a otvorenosti.En: He realized that the path to success is not about solitude or envy, but about collaboration and openness.Sk: Lukášova cesta na Santorini mu zmenila život.En: Lukáš's journey to Santorini changed his life.Sk: Naučil sa veriť v seba a v hodnotu komunity.En: He learned to believe in himself and in the value of community.Sk: Santorini, s jeho úzkymi uličkami a zimným pokojom, sa stalo miestom nielen umenia, ale aj nových začiatkov.En: Santorini, with its narrow streets and winter tranquility, became a place not only of art but also of new beginnings. Vocabulary Words:workshop: ...
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  • Santorini's Winter and Jozef's New Year Romance

    Santorini's Winter and Jozef's New Year Romance
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Santorini's Winter and Jozef's New Year Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Santorini bola v zime krásna ako z rozprávky.En: Santorini was in winter as beautiful as a fairy tale.Sk: Biele domy s modrými kupolami sa týčili nad jiskrivo modrým Egejským morom.En: White houses with blue domes towered over the sparkling blue Aegean Sea.Sk: Svetlá vianočnej výzdoby žiarili na domoch a v nich sa odrážali vlny na hladine mora.En: The Christmas lights shone on the houses and reflected in the waves on the sea's surface.Sk: Slnečný západ farbil oblohu všetkými odtieňmi zlata a oranžovej.En: The sunset colored the sky in all shades of gold and orange.Sk: Jozef stál na terase s pohľadom upretým na more.En: Jozef stood on the terrace, his gaze fixed on the sea.Sk: Bola to svadba jeho blízkych priateľov a všetko bolo dokonalé.En: It was the wedding of his close friends, and everything was perfect.Sk: No vo vnútri jeho srdca bola búrka.En: Yet inside his heart, there was a storm.Sk: Jozef bol tichý, avšak vnímavý.En: Jozef was quiet, yet perceptive.Sk: A už dlhý čas cítil niečo k Adriane.En: And for a long time, he had felt something for Adriana.Sk: Dnes večer, na výnimočný deň, sa rozhodol zmeniť sa.En: Tonight, on this special day, he decided to make a change.Sk: Počas recepcie videl, ako Adriana tancuje a smeje sa s inými priateľmi.En: During the reception, he saw Adriana dancing and laughing with other friends.Sk: Bola krásna v šatách, ktoré zvýrazňovali jej postavu.En: She was beautiful in the dress that highlighted her figure.Sk: Jozef vedel, že musí konať, ale vnútri mal strach z odmietnutia.En: Jozef knew he had to act, but inside he feared rejection.Sk: Marta, ich spoločná priateľka, sa k nemu stále prihovárala.En: Marta, a mutual friend, kept talking to him.Sk: Vyzeralo to, že ho má rada.En: It seemed she liked him.Sk: Ale jeho srdce patrilo Adriane.En: But his heart belonged to Adriana.Sk: Všetko sa zmenilo počas posledného odpočtu na Nový rok.En: Everything changed during the final countdown to the New Year.Sk: Desať, deväť, osem... s každým číslom rástlo Jozefovo napätie.En: Ten, nine, eight... with each number, Jozef's tension grew.Sk: Šesť, päť, štyri... Jozef ticho oslovil Adrianu a požiadal ju, aby s ním šla na terasu.En: Six, five, four... Jozef quietly approached Adriana and asked her to come to the terrace with him.Sk: Tri, dva, jeden...En: Three, two, one...Sk: Na terase, pod žiarou hviezd a svetiel svadby, Jozef zbieral odvahu.En: On the terrace, under the glow of stars and the wedding lights, Jozef gathered his courage.Sk: "Adriana," povedal, jeho hlas mierne sa trasúci, "musím ti niečo povedať.En: "Adriana," he said, his voice slightly trembling, "I have to tell you something.Sk: Už dlho mám niečo na srdci.En: I've had something on my heart for a long time.Sk: Mám ťa rád viac než ako priateľku."En: I like you more than just as a friend."Sk: Adriana si zoblahlavo prehodila vlasy cez plece.En: Adriana tossed her hair over her shoulder.Sk: Prešla bližšie k nemu a chytila ho za ruku.En: She stepped closer to him and took his hand.Sk: "Jozef, to ma prekvapilo.En: "Jozef, that surprised me.Sk: Aj ja som cítila niečo podobné, ale nikdy som si nemyslela, že by si mohol cítiť to isté."En: I have felt something similar too, but I never thought you might feel the same."Sk: Ich pohľady sa stretli a vtedy prišiel nový začiatok.En: Their gazes met, and a new beginning then arrived.Sk: Nový rok priniesol nielen nové priateľstvá, ale aj lásku.En: The New Year brought not only new friendships but also love.Sk: Jozef sa cítil ako nový človek, uvedomujúc si hodnotu odvahy.En: Jozef felt like a new person, realizing the value of courage.Sk: Pri Adriane našiel odvahu a nádej na budúcnosť.En: With Adriana, he found courage and hope for the future.Sk: Santorini si zapamätá tento rok nielen ako miesto krásnej svadby, ale aj ako začiatok niečoho úžasného.En: Santorini will remember this year not only as the place of a beautiful wedding but also as the start of something wonderful. Vocabulary Words:fairy tale: rozprávkadomes: kupolysparkling: jiskrivoreflected: odrážaliterrace: terasaperceptive: vnímavýreception: recepciahighlighted: zvýrazňovalirejection: odmietnutiemutual: spoločnácountdown: odpočettension: napätiegathered: zbieraltrembling: trasúcisurprised: prekvapilosimilar: podobnéapproached: oslovilshoulder: plecegaze: pohľadwonderful: úžasnéhochange: zmeniť sastorm: búrkacourage: odvahahope: nádejnew friendships: nové priateľstvárealizing: uvedomujúc sivalue: hodnotufigure: postavawave: vlnysurface: hladina
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