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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.

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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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  • Snowy Secrets: A Heartfelt Winter School Surprise

    Snowy Secrets: A Heartfelt Winter School Surprise
    Jan 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Snowy Secrets: A Heartfelt Winter School Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-08-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Školský deň v zime začal ako každý iný.En: A school day in winter began like any other.Sk: Ján, tichý a introvertný študent, sa odoberal ku svojej skrinke.En: Ján, a quiet and introverted student, made his way to his locker.Sk: Vonku vládla zimná atmosféra, sneh pokrýval chodníky a mráz maľoval okná na školských budovách.En: Outside, a winter atmosphere prevailed, with snow covering the sidewalks and frost painting the school building windows.Sk: Vo vnútri školy to však žilo.En: Inside the school, however, it was lively.Sk: Vo vestibule a na chodbách viseli pestrofarebné ozdoby, ktoré im pripomínali, že zima aj napriek chladu môže byť čarovná.En: In the lobby and hallways, colorful decorations hung, reminding them that winter, despite the cold, could be magical.Sk: Študenti sa ponáhľali z jednej hodiny na druhú, hlučne debatovali o nedávnych testoch a víkendových plánoch.En: Students hurried from one class to another, loudly discussing recent tests and weekend plans.Sk: Keď Ján otvoril svoju skrinku, všimol si, že medzi knihami je niečo iné.En: When Ján opened his locker, he noticed something among the books.Sk: Bol to list.En: It was a letter.Sk: Anonymný, písaný so starostlivo zvolenými slovami.En: Anonymous, written with carefully chosen words.Sk: Čítal: "Tvoje oči sú zrkadlom tvojich myšlienok.En: It read: "Your eyes are a mirror of your thoughts.Sk: Poznám ťa viac, než si myslíš.En: I know you more than you think.Sk: Mám ťa rada." Ján sa zastavil a ostražito sa rozhliadol okolo.En: I like you." Ján paused and cautiously looked around.Sk: Kto mohol byť tajomný autor?En: Who could be the mysterious author?Sk: Na prvej hodine nevedel prestať rozmýšľať.En: During the first class, he couldn't stop thinking.Sk: Celý deň sledoval Pavla, ktorý však vyzeral, že si vôbec nevšíma Jánov nekomfort.En: All day, he watched Pavol, who seemed not to notice Ján's discomfort at all.Sk: Pavol bol jeho spolužiak, živý a vždy obľúbený v triede.En: Pavol was his classmate, lively and always popular in the class.Sk: Nikdy si ho nemyslel ako niekoho, kto by napísal takýto list.En: He never thought of him as someone who would write such a letter.Sk: Keď Ján sedel na obede v jedálni, snažil sa nájsť akúkoľvek stopu.En: When Ján was sitting at lunch in the cafeteria, he tried to find any clue.Sk: Potom si všimol Máriu.En: Then he noticed Mária.Sk: Mária bola láskavá dievčina, ktorá sedávala v zadnej lavici, často pozerala von z okna s tromišiekrom v očiach.En: Mária was a kind girl who would sit in the back row, often looking out the window with a sparkle in her eyes.Sk: Vždy sa mu prihovorila, ale Ján si myslel, že je to len z láskavosti.En: She always spoke to him, but Ján thought it was just out of kindness.Sk: Po dni plnom neistoty sa Ján rozhodol byť odvážny.En: After a day full of uncertainty, Ján decided to be brave.Sk: S jemným trápením vstal a pristúpil k Márii, ktorá sedela s knihou na parapete na konci chodby.En: With slight apprehension, he stood up and approached Mária, who was sitting with a book on the window ledge at the end of the hallway.Sk: "Môžem sa opýtať na niečo osobné?" začal nesmelo.En: "Can I ask you something personal?" he began hesitantly.Sk: Mária pozrela hore, jej oči sa usmiali.En: Mária looked up, her eyes smiling.Sk: "Šlo... šlo o ten list?" spýtal sa Ján.En: "Was it... was it about that letter?" Ján asked.Sk: Mária na chvíľu zaváhala, ale potom prikývla.En: Mária hesitated for a moment, but then nodded.Sk: "Áno, Ján. Som autorka." Jej úprimnosť ho prekvapila.En: "Yes, Ján. I'm the author." Her honesty surprised him.Sk: Cítil, ako mu srdce búši ešte silnejšie.En: He felt his heart pounding even more.Sk: "Prečo?" preletelo mu mysľou, no zakrátko si uvedomil, že slová sú mu zbytočné.En: "Why?" crossed his mind, but he soon realized that words were unnecessary.Sk: "Vždy si bol zaujímavý, Ján, len ti to málokto povedal," povedala ticho, ale s istotou.En: "You've always been interesting, Ján, it's just that not many people have told you that," she said quietly but with certainty.Sk: Ján sa prvýkrát cítil skutočne videný.En: For the first time, Ján felt truly seen.Sk: Jeho neistoty sa roztopili ako sneh na jar.En: His insecurities melted away like snow in spring.Sk: Rozhovor medzi nimi pokračoval a odhaľovali si navzájom myšlienky, umenie, sny.En: The conversation between them continued, revealing their thoughts, art, dreams to each other.Sk: Zistili, že majú mnoho spoločného.En: They found out they had much in common.Sk: Ján odchádzal domov s pocitom, že po prvýkrát v živote ho niekto poznal a...
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  • Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey

    Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey
    Jan 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-08-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V gymnáziu panovala tichá a napätá atmosféra.En: At the gymnázium, a quiet and tense atmosphere prevailed.Sk: Zima kropila snehom mestské ulice za oknami, no vo vnútri, na škole, pomaly vrcholili prípravy na každoročnú zimnú talentovú šou.En: Winter was sprinkling snow on the city streets outside the windows, but inside, at the school, preparations for the annual winter talent show were gradually reaching their peak.Sk: Strop telocvične zdobili svetielka a sviatočné ozdoby, čo vytváralo príjemný kontrast s mrazivým vzduchom vonku.En: The ceiling of the gymnasium was decorated with lights and festive ornaments, creating a pleasant contrast with the freezing air outside.Sk: Organizáciu celej akcie mala na starosti Tatiana, sebavedomá a vždy usmievavá študentka.En: The organization of the entire event was entrusted to Tatiana, a confident and ever-smiling student.Sk: Medzi študentmi, ktorí sa chystali predviesť svoje talenty, bol aj Marek.En: Among the students preparing to showcase their talents was Marek.Sk: Zdanlivo tichý a nenápadný, avšak s veľkou vášňou pre hudbu, ktorú skrýval pred svetom.En: Seemingly quiet and inconspicuous, yet with a great passion for music, which he hid from the world.Sk: Jeho najlepší priateľ Jozef vedel o Marekovej túžbe a snahe prekonať strach z vystupovania.En: His best friend Jozef knew about Marek's desire and effort to overcome his stage fright.Sk: "Marek, máš úžasný talent.En: "Marek, you have an amazing talent.Sk: Musíš to ukázať!En: You have to show it!"Sk: " povzbudzoval ho Jozef počas prestávok, povzbudzoval ho, aby sa prihlásil do šou.En: Jozef encouraged him during breaks, urging him to sign up for the show.Sk: Marek sa však bál.En: However, Marek was afraid.Sk: Strach z pódiovej nálady a obáv z posmechu ho brzdil.En: Fear of stage fright and the worry of ridicule held him back.Sk: Každý večer potajme skúšal hrať na gitare svoje obľúbené skladby, no myšlienka na verejné vystúpenie ho desila.En: Each night he secretly practiced playing his favorite songs on the guitar, but the thought of performing publicly terrified him.Sk: "Čo ak to pokazím?En: "What if I mess up?Sk: Čo ak sa všetci začnú smiať?En: What if everyone starts laughing?"Sk: " pýtal sa sám seba.En: he asked himself.Sk: Ale Jozef ho nezabúdal neustále povzbudiť.En: But Jozef never forgot to keep encouraging him.Sk: "Preto trénuješ, Marek.En: "That's why you practice, Marek."Sk: "Nadišiel večer pred vystúpením.En: The evening before the performance arrived.Sk: Marek ležal v posteli a premýšľal: "Dokážem to?En: Marek lay in bed, pondering: "Can I do it?Sk: Mám odvahu ísť na pódium?En: Do I have the courage to go on stage?"Sk: " Vedel, že je čas rozhodnúť sa.En: He knew it was time to decide.Sk: Chcel získať sebavedomie a ukázať svoje umenie.En: He wanted to gain confidence and show his art.Sk: Napokon sa rozhodol.En: Finally, he made up his mind.Sk: "Skúsim to, Jozef mal pravdu.En: "I'll try it, Jozef was right.Sk: Je čas prestať sa schovávať," povedal si.En: It's time to stop hiding," he told himself.Sk: Nasledujúci deň sa gymnázium naplnilo žiakmi a učiteľmi.En: The next day, the gymnázium was filled with students and teachers.Sk: Každý netrpezlivo očakával začiatok talentovej šou.En: Everyone was eagerly anticipating the start of the talent show.Sk: Keď prišiel čas Marekovho vystúpenia, jeho srdce búšilo ako nikdy predtým.En: When the time for Marek's performance came, his heart pounded like never before.Sk: Vystúpil na pódium, rozhliadol sa po publiku a zhlboka sa nadýchol.En: He stepped onto the stage, looked around at the audience, and took a deep breath.Sk: Započal hrať.En: He began to play.Sk: Prvé tóny naplnili telocvičňu a jeho strach postupne ustupoval.En: The first notes filled the gymnasium, and his fear gradually subsided.Sk: Jeho prsty tancovali po strunách ako toľkokrát, ako si praktizoval, a s každou minútou rástlo jeho sebavedomie.En: His fingers danced across the strings as they had so many times during practice, and with each passing minute, his confidence grew.Sk: Publiku sa jeho výkon zjavne páčil.En: It was evident that the audience enjoyed his performance.Sk: Po skončení skladby sa ozval búrlivý potlesk.En: After the piece ended, a thunderous applause erupted.Sk: Marek pocítil úľavu a radosť.En: Marek felt relief and joy.Sk: Uvedomil si, že jeho talent môže priniesť radosť nielen jemu, ale aj ostatným.En: He realized that his talent could bring joy not only to himself but also to others.Sk: Bol na seba hrdý.En: He was proud of himself.Sk: Už viac sa neplánoval skrývať.En: He no longer planned to hide.Sk:...
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  • Echoes of the Lost Castle: An Ore Mountain Adventure

    Echoes of the Lost Castle: An Ore Mountain Adventure
    Jan 7 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Echoes of the Lost Castle: An Ore Mountain Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-07-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zasnežený deň sa schyľoval k podvečeru, keď Marek, Zuzana a Jozef stúpali po úzkej ceste smerom k starým zrúcaninám hradu.En: A snowy day was turning towards evening as Marek, Zuzana, and Jozef climbed up the narrow path toward the old ruins of the castle.Sk: Každý ich krok sprevádzalo škrípajúce zarážanie snehových kryštálov.En: Each of their steps was accompanied by the crunching of snow crystals.Sk: Dostali sa k miestu, kde stáli starobylé steny, ktoré aj napriek vetru a chladu stále niesli ducha minulých čias.En: They arrived at the spot where the ancient walls stood, which, despite the wind and cold, still carried the spirit of the past.Sk: Marekov zrak sa iskril, zatiaľ čo Zuzana zamračene kontrolovala čas na hodinkách.En: Marek's eyes sparkled, while Zuzana frowned and checked the time on her watch.Sk: „Marek, búrka môže prísť každú chvíľu.En: "Marek, the storm could come any minute.Sk: Mali by sme sa vrátiť,“ varovala Zuzana, zatiaľ čo Jozef mlčky skúmal oblohu.En: We should head back," Zuzana warned, while Jozef silently observed the sky.Sk: Vedel, čo môže tento blizzard spôsobiť, tu v Krušných horách.En: He knew what this blizzard could cause here in the Krušné hory (Ore Mountains).Sk: Marek však nepohodil ani brvou.En: Marek, however, didn’t bat an eye.Sk: „Ešte som nenašiel to, čo hľadám, Zuzka.En: "I haven’t found what I'm looking for yet, Zuzka.Sk: Musíme pokračovať.En: We must continue."Sk: “Jozef sa pomaly pridal k debate.En: Jozef joined the conversation slowly.Sk: „Hrad ukrýva tajomstvá, ale nepoznaný nie je vždy bezpečný,“ povedal hlbokým hlasom, z ktorého bolo cítiť váhu rokov strávených obranou jedného konkrétneho tajomstva.En: "The castle holds secrets, but the unknown isn’t always safe," he said with a deep voice, laden with the weight of years spent guarding one particular secret.Sk: Bolo to na Tri krále, keď sa tradične vydávajú na cestu premiešané čarovné a tajomné príbehy o zázrokoch i o hrdinoch.En: It was on the day of the Three Kings, when traditionally, tales of miracles and heroes mixed with magical and mysterious stories on the journey.Sk: Ich výprava sa tak stala súčasťou týchto príbehov.En: Their expedition thus became part of these stories.Sk: Po chvíli ďalšieho postupu začal sneh hustnúť, vietor syčal.En: After a while of further progress, the snow began to thicken, and the wind howled.Sk: Viditeľnosť sa znížila takmer na nulu.En: Visibility was reduced to nearly zero.Sk: „Marek, je príliš nebezpečné tu ostať,“ zopakovala Zuzana, teraz s obavou v hlase.En: "Marek, it’s too dangerous to stay here," Zuzana repeated, now with concern in her voice.Sk: Odpoveď jej dal Marek, ktorý z ničoho nič upadol do jamy.En: Marek answered her by suddenly falling into a pit.Sk: „Našiel som niečo!En: "I found something!"Sk: “ zakričal, zdanlivo ignorujúc nebezpečenstvo.En: he shouted, seemingly ignoring the danger.Sk: Jozef, ktorý sledoval situáciu s konečnou ostražitosťou, vedel, že je čas konať.En: Jozef, watching the situation with utmost vigilance, knew it was time to act.Sk: „Existuje tajná chodba.En: "There is a secret passage.Sk: Vedie nás bezpečne dovnútra.En: It will lead us safely inside.Sk: Musíte mi dôverovať,“ povedal nakoniec, rozhodnutý ich zachrániť navzdory tomu, že to znamenalo odhalenie tajomstva, o ktoré sa staral mnoho rokov.En: You must trust me," he finally said, determined to save them despite it meaning revealing the secret he had protected for many years.Sk: Povedomie o dôležitosti bezpečnosti ich všetkých spojilo.En: The awareness of the importance of everyone's safety brought them all together.Sk: Spoločnou silou otvorili skrytú kamennú bránu, ktorá viedla do suchého, teplého útočiska.En: With combined strength, they opened a hidden stone gate that led into a dry, warm refuge.Sk: Marek bol fascinovaný objavom skrytých miestností, zatiaľ čo Zuzana si uľahčene vydýchla, keď cítila teplo.En: Marek was fascinated by the discovery of hidden rooms, while Zuzana breathed a sigh of relief as she felt the warmth.Sk: Keď búrka vonku zúrila, Jozef popísal históriu hradu a tajomný príbeh o relikvii, ktorú každý považoval za legendu.En: As the storm raged outside, Jozef recounted the history of the castle and the mysterious story of a relic that everyone thought was a legend.Sk: V bezpečí skrýše začal Marek chápať, že hoci sú objavy dôležité, na prvom mieste je vždy zdravie a bezpečnosť.En: In the safety of the hideout, Marek began to realize that while discoveries are important, health and safety always come first.Sk: Keď búrka ustála,...
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