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 Are you ready to supercharge your Slovak listening comprehension?

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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  • Love in a Bunker: Marek's Unconventional Valentine's Gift

    Love in a Bunker: Marek's Unconventional Valentine's Gift
    Feb 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Love in a Bunker: Marek's Unconventional Valentine's Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V podzemnom bunkri, kde sa stále miešali zvuky krokov a šepotov, mal Marek jasný cieľ.En: In the underground bunker, where the sounds of footsteps and whispers constantly mingled, Marek had a clear goal.Sk: Blížil sa Valentín a on chcel nájsť najlepší darček pre Janu, aby jej ukázal, ako veľmi ju ľúbi.En: Valentine's Day was approaching, and he wanted to find the best gift for Jana to show her how much he loved her.Sk: Svetlo bolo tlmené a chlad prenikal cez hrubé steny.En: The lighting was dim, and the cold penetrated through the thick walls.Sk: Na policiach sa črtali konzervy a základné potreby.En: Cans and basic supplies loomed on the shelves.Sk: Marek bol introvertný a často plný pochybností.En: Marek was introverted and often full of doubts.Sk: No dnes vedel, že musí nájsť niečo jedinečné.En: But today he knew he had to find something unique.Sk: Jana, jeho milovaná, bola odvážna a vždy hľadala nové zážitky.En: Jana, his beloved, was brave and always seeking new experiences.Sk: Netúžila po materiálnych veciach, ale po chvíľach plných emócií.En: She didn't long for material things, but for moments full of emotion.Sk: Keď sa prechádzal medzi policami, videl, že možnosti sú obmedzené.En: As he walked between the shelves, he saw that the options were limited.Sk: Ledva bolo niečo navyše.En: There was barely anything extra.Sk: "Čo mám len robiť?" pýtal sa sám seba.En: "What should I do?" he asked himself.Sk: Vedel, že kúpiť niečo hotové je takmer nemožné.En: He knew that buying something ready-made was almost impossible.Sk: V tej chvíli prišiel na myšlienku.En: At that moment, an idea came to him.Sk: Možno by mal niečo sám vytvoriť.En: Maybe he should create something himself.Sk: Začal zbierať veci, ktoré našiel: staré zožltnuté papiere, útržky farebných látok a prázdne plechovky.En: He began to gather the things he found: old yellowed papers, scraps of colorful fabrics, and empty tin cans.Sk: Rozhodol sa napísať list.En: He decided to write a letter.Sk: Každé slovo, čo napísal, bolo úprimné a od srdca.En: Every word he wrote was sincere and from the heart.Sk: Snažil sa opísať, čo pre neho Jana znamená.En: He tried to describe what Jana meant to him.Sk: Potom začal vyrábať improvizovanú kyticu z umelých kvetov.En: Then he started creating an improvised bouquet of artificial flowers.Sk: Použil zvyšky látok a drôtiky.En: He used remnants of fabric and wires.Sk: Sústredil sa na detaily.En: He focused on the details.Sk: Chcel, aby to bolo niečo krásne, niečo, čo vyjadruje jeho city.En: He wanted it to be something beautiful, something that expressed his feelings.Sk: Konečne nastal Valentín.En: Finally, Valentine's Day arrived.Sk: Marek s trasúcimi rukami podal Jane list a kyticu.En: With trembling hands, Marek handed Jana the letter and the bouquet.Sk: Napätie sa mu mihotalo v pohľade.En: Tension flickered in his gaze.Sk: Jana vzala list a čítala.En: Jana took the letter and read it.Sk: Na jej tvári sa začal objavovať úsmev.En: A smile began to appear on her face.Sk: Bola dojatá jeho snahou a kreativitou.En: She was touched by his effort and creativity.Sk: "Marek," povedala jemne, "to je krásne. Ďakujem ti."En: "Marek," she said gently, "this is beautiful. Thank you."Sk: Objala ho pevne.En: She hugged him tightly.Sk: V tej chvíli Marek pochopil, že to, čo urobil, bolo správne.En: In that moment, Marek understood that what he did was right.Sk: Vďaka svojmu úsiliu si bol bližší s Janou.En: Thanks to his effort, he felt closer to Jana.Sk: Nešlo o darčeky, ale o úprimnosť.En: It wasn't about the gifts, but about sincerity.Sk: Marek získal pre seba dôležitú lekciu.En: Marek gained an important lesson for himself.Sk: Pocítil, že sa nemusí báť vyjadriť svoje pocity.En: He felt that he didn't have to be afraid to express his feelings.Sk: V ich medzičase v bunkri to bola chvíľa skutočného zblíženia.En: In their interim in the bunker, it was a moment of true closeness.Sk: Obaja pochopili hodnotu malých vecí, ktoré ich spojili.En: Both understood the value of small things that brought them together. Vocabulary Words:underground: podzemnýbunker: bunkerwhispers: šepotovmingled: miešalipenetrated: prenikalthick: hrubéloomed: črtaliintroverted: introvertnýdoubts: pochybnostíbeloved: milovanáexperiences: zážitkylong: túžilaimprovised: improvizovanúbouquet: kyticuartificial: umelýchremnants: zvyškywires: drôtikysincere: úprimnétrembling: trasúcimiflickered: mihotalosincerity: úprimnosťeffort: úsiliucloseness: zblíženiainterim: medzičasevalue: hodnotuapproaching: blížilunique: jedinečnéshelves: policamilimited: ...
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  • Love and Survival: A Valentine’s Escape from the Bunker

    Love and Survival: A Valentine’s Escape from the Bunker
    Feb 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Love and Survival: A Valentine’s Escape from the Bunker Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zem sa chvela pod nohami, keď Marek znovu kontroloval mapu bunkra.En: The ground trembled beneath their feet as Marek checked the bunker map once more.Sk: Svetlo z baterky osvetlovalo betónové steny, na ktorých sa hádzali tiene, ako by ožívali v tichu a zime.En: The flashlight illuminated the concrete walls, casting shadows as if coming to life in the silence and cold.Sk: Valentínsky deň prenášaný len ako zdrap papiera na stole v rohu.En: Valentine's Day was marked only as a scrap of paper on the table in the corner.Sk: Marek vzdychol, vnímajúc úzkosť vo vzduchu.En: Marek sighed, sensing the anxiety in the air.Sk: Bol zamilovaný do Heleny, ale okolnosti túto myšlienku zatláčali bokom.En: He was in love with Helena, but the circumstances pushed this thought aside.Sk: Helena sedela neďaleko, sledovala blikajúce svetlo, zatiaľ čo Aneta mala ruky skrížené.En: Helena sat nearby, watching the flickering light while Aneta had her arms crossed.Sk: Nedôverčivosť z nej priamo sršala.En: Distrust radiated from her.Sk: "Marek, čo budeme robiť?En: "Marek, what are we going to do?Sk: Zásoby nevydržia dlho a búrka už je blízko," povedala Helena s obavami.En: Supplies won’t last long and the storm is already close," Helena said with concern.Sk: Marek zdvihol pohľad a usmial sa, aby ju upokojil.En: Marek looked up and smiled to reassure her.Sk: "Mám plán," odpovedal.En: "I have a plan," he replied.Sk: "Musíme sa spojiť.En: "We must unite.Sk: Spolu to zvládneme.En: Together, we can handle this."Sk: "Aneta si odfrkla.En: Aneta snorted.Sk: "Ako máme veriť, že to bude fungovať?En: "How can we believe it will work?"Sk: ""Musíme veriť," Marek odvetil.En: "We have to believe," Marek responded.Sk: "Zamerajme sa na našu záchranu, nie naše rozdiely.En: "Let's focus on our survival, not our differences."Sk: "Zatiaľ čo prípravy prebiehali, Marek využil chvíľu, aby s Helenou stál na strane.En: While preparations took place, Marek took a moment to stand aside with Helena.Sk: "Helena, musím ti niečo povedať.En: "Helena, I have to tell you something.Sk: Možno teraz nie je správny čas, ale.En: Maybe it’s not the right time, but...Sk: mám ťa rád.En: I like you."Sk: "Helena na neho pozrela, jej oči prebleskovali prekvapením a mäkkosťou.En: Helena looked at him, her eyes shining with surprise and tenderness.Sk: "Aj ja teba, Marek," šepkala s úsmevom.En: "I like you too, Marek," she whispered with a smile.Sk: Keď búrka zasiahla, zvuk dažďa a vetra sa miešal s ich rýchlymi pohybmi.En: As the storm hit, the sound of rain and wind mingled with their quick movements.Sk: Balenie potrebného, rozmýšľanie o úniku, všetko sa stalo súčasťou ich improvizovaného plánu.En: Packing essentials, strategizing their escape, all became part of their improvised plan.Sk: Marek viedol skupinu, dával pokyny, zaisťoval, že každý vie, čo robiť, keď nastane čas utiecť.En: Marek led the group, giving instructions, ensuring everyone knew what to do when it came time to flee.Sk: Hneď ako voda začala presakovať do bunkra, vedel, že ide o sekundy.En: As soon as water started seeping into the bunker, he knew it was a matter of seconds.Sk: "Ideme!En: "Let's go!"Sk: " zvolal a zástup rýchlo nasledoval jeho vedenie smerom k hlavného východu.En: he called out, and the group quickly followed his lead towards the main exit.Sk: Bolo to tesné, ale pod Marekovým vedením všetci unikli na povrch len chvíľu predtým, ako bunkra zaplnila voda.En: It was close, but under Marek's guidance, they all escaped to the surface just moments before the bunker filled with water.Sk: Hľadiac na temné nebo, ani na chvíľu nezaváhal o tom, čo urobil.En: Looking at the dark sky, he never hesitated about what he had done.Sk: Pomocou úspešne zvládnutej krízy si získal dôveru celej skupiny.En: By successfully handling the crisis, he gained the trust of the entire group.Sk: Po búrke prišlo ráno a slnko, osvetľujúce nový začiatok.En: After the storm came the morning and the sun, illuminating a new beginning.Sk: Marek stál vedľa Heleny, cítil sa silnejší a pokojnejší.En: Marek stood next to Helena, feeling stronger and calmer.Sk: "Spolu to zvládneme, že áno?En: "We’ll make it together, right?"Sk: " spýtal sa ticho.En: he asked quietly.Sk: Helena ho jemne stisla za ruku.En: Helena gently squeezed his hand.Sk: "Áno, spolu," usmiala sa a Marek vedel, že sa začal nový príbeh, plný nádeje a odvahy, ktorý započne ešte predtým, ako sa búrka stratil z ich dohľadu.En: "Yes, together," she smiled, and Marek knew that a new story had begun, full of hope and courage, ready to unfold even before the storm disappeared from their sight. ...
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    15 mins
  • Hope Blossoms: A Tale of Resilience in Snowy Bratislava

    Hope Blossoms: A Tale of Resilience in Snowy Bratislava
    Feb 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Hope Blossoms: A Tale of Resilience in Snowy Bratislava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V zasneženom poli mimo Bratislavy, kde poletujú vločky ako malé biele anjeliky, stojí poľná nemocnica.En: In the snow-covered field outside of Bratislava, where snowflakes flutter like small white angels, stands a field hospital.Sk: Skromná budova s radom postelí oddelených tenkými závesmi.En: A modest building with a row of beds separated by thin curtains.Sk: Chlad vchádza cez steny, ale teplé svetlá osvietia vnútorný chaos.En: The cold seeps in through the walls, but the warm lights illuminate the internal chaos.Sk: V tejto zime sa srdcia plnia nádejou aj obavami.En: In this winter, hearts are filled with hope and fears.Sk: Marek práve vkročil do nemocnice, kabát pokrytý snehovými vločkami.En: Marek has just entered the hospital, his coat covered with snowflakes.Sk: Dvere za ním sa s buchotom zavreli, vietor ufúkol zvonku studený chlad.En: The doors behind him close with a bang, the wind blowing in cold chills from outside.Sk: Vidí svojho otca, Jozefa, ležať na lôžku.En: He sees his father, Jozef, lying on a bed.Sk: Jozef, silný a inšpiratívny muž, teraz vyzerá slabý a unavený.En: Jozef, a strong and inspiring man, now looks weak and tired.Sk: Zračí sa na ňom tajomná choroba, ktorú lekári nedokážu úplne určiť.En: A mysterious illness beset him, which doctors cannot fully identify.Sk: Lucia, mladšia sestra, sedí pri Jozefovej posteli.En: Lucia, the younger sister, sits by Jozef's bedside.Sk: Na tvári má jemný úsmev, aj keď jej oči zrkadlia starosti.En: She has a gentle smile on her face, even though her eyes reflect worries.Sk: "Verím, že bude v poriadku," povie Marekovi, snažiac sa dodať nádej.En: "I believe he'll be alright," she tells Marek, trying to instill hope.Sk: Marek prižmúri oči, dúfa, ale nevie, ako zvládne tú zodpovednosť, ktorá mu padla na plecia.En: Marek squints, hoping, but uncertain how he'll handle the responsibility that has fallen on his shoulders.Sk: Musí byť silný pre svoju rodinu.En: He must be strong for his family.Sk: Spoznáva nevyhnutnosť konať.En: He recognizes the necessity to act.Sk: Otvára knihy, hľadá informácie online.En: He opens books, searches for information online.Sk: Marek strávi dni skúmaním príznakov a pýta si odpovede od lekárov.En: Marek spends days examining symptoms and asks doctors for answers.Sk: Je frustrovaný, že nikto nevie, čo Jozefa trápi.En: He feels frustrated that no one knows what ails Jozef.Sk: Strach a neistota mu lezú pod kožu, ale v jeho duši začína rásť nový pocit – túžba konať, túžba pomôcť otcovi uzdraviť sa.En: Fear and uncertainty creep under his skin, but within his soul, a new feeling begins to grow—a desire to act, a desire to help his father heal.Sk: "Skúsme hovoriť s hlavným lekárom," navrhne Marek Lucii.En: "Let's try talking to the chief doctor," Marek suggests to Lucia.Sk: Spoločne sa o to snažia.En: Together, they attempt it.Sk: Marek sa postaví zoči-voči doktorovi.En: Marek stands face to face with the doctor.Sk: "Ocko potrebuje odpovede.En: "Dad needs answers.Sk: Existuje niečo, čo ešte nebolo skúšané?En: Is there anything that hasn't been tried yet?"Sk: " spýta sa odhodlane.En: he asks determinedly.Sk: Doktor nakoniec spomenie nový test.En: The doctor finally mentions a new test.Sk: Marek pocíti záchvev nádeje.En: Marek feels a glimmer of hope.Sk: Čakanie na výsledky je nekonečné.En: The wait for results is endless.Sk: Zároveň sa Marek učí počúvať Lucii.En: Simultaneously, Marek learns to listen to Lucia.Sk: Jej optimizmus sa stáva kotvou, ktorá ho drží nad vodou.En: Her optimism becomes an anchor that keeps him afloat.Sk: Zbližujú sa a nachádzajú spoločnú reč.En: They grow closer and find common ground.Sk: Keď prichádzajú výsledky, radosť naplní Marekove srdce.En: When the results come, joy fills Marek's heart.Sk: Jozef má liečiteľnú chorobu.En: Jozef has a treatable illness.Sk: Liečba funguje, Jozef začína naberať sily.En: The treatment works, Jozef begins to regain strength.Sk: Sneh sa stále kopí zvonku, ale vnútri nemocnice sa nálada mení.En: Snow continues to pile up outside, but inside the hospital, the mood changes.Sk: Marek pociťuje úľavu, ale aj hrdosť.En: Marek feels relief but also pride.Sk: Dokázal byť silný v neistom svete.En: He proved to be strong in an uncertain world.Sk: On a Lucia pochopili, že v ťažkých časoch je najdôležitejšia vzájomná podpora.En: He and Lucia understood that in difficult times, mutual support is most important.Sk: Obohatený novou perspektívou, Marek usmieva, keď sa na obzore začína nový deň.En: Enriched with a new perspective, Marek smiles as a new day begins on the horizon.Sk: V zime...
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    16 mins
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