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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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  • Cracking Physics: The Art of Collaborative Learning

    Cracking Physics: The Art of Collaborative Learning
    Nov 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Cracking Physics: The Art of Collaborative Learning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-11-17-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Marek sedel pri stole v spoločnej izbe internátu.En: Marek sat at the table in the dormitory's common room.Sk: Počasie vonku bolo chladné a listy stromov vytváraly krásny koberec na zemi.En: The weather outside was cold, and the leaves of the trees were creating a beautiful carpet on the ground.Sk: Izba bola plná farieb z obrazov, ktoré Zuzana, jeho spolubývajúca, mala rozprestreté po podlahe.En: The room was full of colors from the paintings that Zuzana, his roommate, had spread out on the floor.Sk: V strede stola sa nachádzali knihy, zošity a notebooky, medzi ktorými bol aj Marekov fyzikálny učebník, ktorý ho v poslednej dobe desil.En: In the middle of the table were books, notebooks, and laptops, among which was Marek's physics textbook that had been frightening him lately.Sk: Ten deň mal Marek dôležité stretnutie.En: That day, Marek had an important meeting.Sk: Pripravili si skupinové štúdium s Tomášom a Zuzanou.En: A group study session was prepared with Tomáš and Zuzana.Sk: Už dlho sa snažil pochopiť koncepty, ktoré ho brzdili v prípade nadchádzajúceho testu.En: He had been trying for a long time to understand the concepts that were holding him back for an upcoming test.Sk: Tomáš prišiel ako prvý.En: Tomáš arrived first.Sk: Hneď, ako si sadol, prevzal vedenie diskusie.En: As soon as he sat down, he took charge of the discussion.Sk: "No, Marek, tento príklad je jednoduchý.En: "Well, Marek, this example is simple.Sk: Len sa pozri," začal vysvetľovať.En: Just take a look," he began to explain.Sk: Marekovi však jeho spôsob nepomáhal, presne naopak.En: However, Marek did not find his method helpful; it was quite the opposite.Sk: Cítil sa viac a viac pod tlakem, pretože sa musel sústrediť aj na to, čo mu Tomáš celý čas rozprával.En: He felt more and more under pressure because he had to focus on what Tomáš was saying the whole time.Sk: Marek pozrel na Zuzanu, ktorá sa tvárila zamyslene a maľovala čosi na malý plátno vedľa sebe.En: Marek looked at Zuzana, who seemed thoughtful and was painting something on a small canvas beside her.Sk: Farby, ktoré miešala, odrážali svetlo a Izba sa zdala byť ešte farebnejšia.En: The colors she was mixing reflected the light, and the room seemed even more colorful.Sk: Na chvíľu ju predstavy zaujali natoľko, že nepočula nič, čo sa medzi nimi dvoma odohrávalo.En: For a moment, she was so captivated by her visions that she heard nothing of what was happening between the two of them.Sk: Po niekoľkých intenzívnych minútach Marek nazbieral odvahu.En: After several intense minutes, Marek gathered the courage.Sk: Pousmial sa na Tomáša, hoci jeho vnútorný tlak bol stále zrejmý.En: He smiled at Tomáš, even though his inner tension was still apparent.Sk: "Tomáš, môžeme sa možno pokúsiť premyslieť to spoločne?En: "Tomáš, maybe we could try to think it through together?Sk: Všetci máme čo pridať.En: We all have something to add."Sk: "Tomáš sa zháčil, no pochopil, že Marek má pravdu.En: Tomáš hesitated but understood that Marek was right.Sk: Skupina bola o spolupráci, nie o dominancii.En: The group was about collaboration, not dominance.Sk: Zuzana sa na chvíľu od svojho umenia odvrátila.En: Zuzana turned away from her art for a moment.Sk: "Marek, možno by si to mohol vnímať ako obraz.En: "Marek, maybe you could see it as a painting.Sk: Čo keď tie čiary na grafike sú vlastne cesty, ktoré musíš prejsť, aby si sa dostal k cieľu?En: What if the lines on the graph are actually paths you need to take to reach your goal?"Sk: "Marek zastal a zamyslel sa.En: Marek stopped and pondered.Sk: Zuzanina metafora mu prekvapivo pomohla predstaviť si problém iným spôsobom.En: Zuzana's metaphor surprisingly helped him envision the problem in a different way.Sk: Naraz si uvedomil, že chápe, o čo mu šlo.En: Suddenly, he realized he understood what it was about.Sk: Skúšal svoju novú perspektívu s nadšením ďalej.En: He tried his new perspective with enthusiasm further.Sk: Keď sa popoludnie skončilo, za oknom už bola tma.En: When the afternoon ended, it was already dark outside the window.Sk: Marek bol spokojnejší, nielen so sebou, ale aj so svojou schopnosťou komunikovať a využívať perspektívy svojich priateľov.En: Marek was more satisfied, not only with himself but also with his ability to communicate and use his friends' perspectives.Sk: "Ďakujem vám, Zuzana a Tomáš," povedal na rozlúčku.En: "Thank you, Zuzana and Tomáš," he said goodbye.Sk: "Váš pohľad mi veľmi pomohol.En: "Your viewpoint helped me a lot."Sk: "Keď sa vracal k izbe, cítil sa istejší a viac motivovaný, pripravený čeliť skúške.En: As he returned to his...
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  • From Exam Stress to Empowerment: Marek's Inspiring Journey

    From Exam Stress to Empowerment: Marek's Inspiring Journey
    Nov 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Exam Stress to Empowerment: Marek's Inspiring Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-11-17-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Vo vysokoškolskom internáte, kde sa pravidelne ozýval šum rozhovorov a študentská vrava, sa Marek pripravoval na záverečné skúšky.En: In the university dormitory, where the hum of conversations and student chatter regularly echoed, Marek was preparing for his final exams.Sk: Bol cieľavedomý, aj keď sa občas cítil pod tlakom očakávaní.En: He was determined, even though he sometimes felt under the pressure of expectations.Sk: Vonku bolo jesenné ráno, listy sa pomaly znášali na zem a vo vzduchu bol cítiť chlad blížiacej sa zimy.En: Outside, it was an autumn morning, leaves slowly drifting to the ground and the chill of the approaching winter was in the air.Sk: Marek sedel pri stole v malej izbe, ktorú zdieľal s ďalšími študentmi.En: Marek sat at a table in the small room he shared with other students.Sk: Pred ním boli knihy a listy papieru, ktoré čakali na to, aby ich preštudoval.En: In front of him were books and sheets of paper waiting to be studied.Sk: V mysli mu bežalo veľa myšlienok – ako zvládne všetko učivo?En: Many thoughts ran through his mind — how would he handle all the material?Sk: Čo ak nesplní svoje ciele a nezíska štipendium?En: What if he didn't meet his goals and didn't get the scholarship?Sk: Internát bol rušný.En: The dorm was bustling.Sk: Študenti chodili sem a tam, bavili sa, smiali a neustále sa niečo dialo.En: Students were coming and going, chatting, laughing, and something was always happening.Sk: Marek sa cítil roztržitý a nemohol sa sústrediť.En: Marek felt distracted and couldn't concentrate.Sk: Potom si spomenul na to, čo mu Jana raz povedala: „Niekedy pomôže zmeniť prostredie.“En: Then he remembered what Jana once told him: "Sometimes it helps to change the environment."Sk: Nasledujúce ráno, 17. novembra, bol na programe spomienkový podujatie na Deň boja za slobodu a demokraciu.En: The following morning, November 17th, a commemorative event for the Day of Struggle for Freedom and Democracy was scheduled.Sk: Marek si povedal, že sa zúčastní. Dúfal, že mu to pomôže vyčistiť si myseľ.En: Marek decided to attend, hoping it would help clear his mind.Sk: Stretol sa tam s Janou a Tomášom.En: He met with Jana and Tomáš there.Sk: Spolu počúvali príbehy o odvahe a boji za slobodu.En: Together they listened to stories of courage and the fight for freedom.Sk: Boli tam hostia, ktorí pripomínali udalosti, na ktorých záležalo.En: There were guests who reminded them of events that mattered.Sk: Príbehy o smelých ľuďoch, ktorí bojovali za slobodu, Mareka dojali.En: The stories of brave people who fought for freedom moved Marek.Sk: Inšpirovalo ho to.En: It inspired him.Sk: „Musíme sa zomknúť,“ povedal Marek pri návrate na internát.En: "We need to stick together," Marek said upon returning to the dorm.Sk: „Ak to zvládli naši predkovia, zvládneme aj my naše skúšky.“En: "If our ancestors managed it, we can handle our exams too."Sk: Na druhý deň sa Marek, Jana a Tomáš rozhodli založiť študijnú skupinu.En: The next day, Marek, Jana, and Tomáš decided to form a study group.Sk: Toľko toho mali na pláne, ale spolu to šlo lepšie.En: They had so much planned, but together it went better.Sk: Marek našiel novú rovnováhu medzi štúdiom a odpočinkom.En: Marek found a new balance between studying and resting.Sk: Uvedomil si, že je dôležité priznať si, že nie je sám.En: He realized that it's important to admit he wasn't alone.Sk: Počas každej prestávky si zaspomínal na príbehy, ktoré počul.En: During every break, he reminisced about the stories he had heard.Sk: Tie mu dávali silu.En: They gave him strength.Sk: Spolu s priateľmi sa vzájomne podporovali a učili.En: Together with his friends, they supported and learned from each other.Sk: Študijná skupina sa stala miestom nielen vzdelávania, ale aj priateľstva a spoločnej motivácie.En: The study group became a place not only of education but also of friendship and shared motivation.Sk: Marek už vedel, že zvládnu skúšky všetci.En: Marek now knew they would all pass the exams.Sk: Keď sa blížil deň skúšky, Marek už nebol nervózny.En: As exam day approached, Marek was no longer nervous.Sk: Bol si istý, že vďaka úprimnej príprave a podpore priateľov to zvládne.En: He was confident, thanks to sincere preparation and the support of his friends.Sk: A tak to aj bolo.En: And so it was.Sk: Skúšky prešli ako nič, a Marek sa tešil z dobre vykonanej práce.En: The exams passed like nothing, and Marek was delighted with a job well done.Sk: Keď prišiel domov, sledoval jesenné listy padajúce zo stromov.En: When he got home, he watched the autumn leaves falling from the ...
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  • Bratislava's Christmas Market Miracle: An Unlikely Hero

    Bratislava's Christmas Market Miracle: An Unlikely Hero
    Nov 16 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Bratislava's Christmas Market Miracle: An Unlikely Hero Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-11-16-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zima sa pomaly rozpínala nad Bratislavou, kde vianočné trhy voňali cukrovou vôňou a oslavovali príchod sviatkov.En: Winter slowly spread over Bratislava, where the Christmas markets smelled like sugary sweetness and celebrated the arrival of the holidays.Sk: Drevené stánky boli nádherne ozdobené a ponúkali všemožné chutné špeciality.En: The wooden stalls were beautifully decorated and offered all sorts of delicious specialties.Sk: Svetlá sa blyšťali, zatiaľ čo ľudia hľadali hrejivé nápoje a malé darčeky pre svojich najbližších.En: Lights glistened while people sought warming drinks and small gifts for their loved ones.Sk: Marta sa prechádzala medzi stánkami so svojím bratom Jozefom.En: Marta strolled between the stalls with her brother Jozef.Sk: Bola rozhodnutá, že tento deň sa zaobstarajú vianočnú náladu bez problémov.En: She was determined that today they would capture the Christmas spirit without any problems.Sk: Jozef, nadšený amatérsky kuchár, sa s chuťou skúšal rôzne jedlá.En: Jozef, an enthusiastic amateur chef, eagerly tried various foods.Sk: Ako ochutnával korenisté marinované krevety, netušil, aké nebezpečenstvo ho čaká.En: As he sampled spicy marinated shrimp, he had no idea what danger awaited him.Sk: Nikdy o svojej alergii netušil.En: He never knew about his allergy.Sk: Kým Marta obdivovala ručne vyrábané ozdoby, Jozef sa začal cítiť zvláštne.En: While Marta admired handmade decorations, Jozef began to feel strange.Sk: Jeho koža sa zahmlila a začal dýchať ťažko.En: His skin started to break out, and he began to breathe heavily.Sk: „Marta!En: "Marta!"Sk: “ zakričal, keď sa jeho nohy podlomili a zrútil sa na zem.En: he shouted as his legs gave way and he collapsed to the ground.Sk: Marta okamžite zareagovala a bežala k bratovi.En: Marta reacted immediately and ran to her brother.Sk: „Jozef!En: "Jozef!"Sk: “ kričala v panike, keď okoloidúci zástup začal šepkať.En: she screamed in panic as the passing crowd began to whisper.Sk: Našťastie, v okolí trhov sa prechádzal Dominik, študent záchrannej služby, ktorý sa snažil nájsť miesto, kde by si mohol dať horúci čaj.En: Luckily, Dominik, a student of emergency services, was wandering around the market, trying to find a spot for a hot tea.Sk: Uvidel zástup a bez rozmýšľania pribehol k scéne.En: He saw the crowd and rushed to the scene without hesitation.Sk: Videl Jozefa na zemi a Martu, ktorá sa ho snažila prebrať.En: He saw Jozef on the ground and Marta trying to revive him.Sk: „Mám trénovaný vyskúšať prvú pomoc,“ povedal Dominik Martě, ktorá zúfalo hľadala pomoc.En: "I have trained in first aid," Dominik told Marta, who was desperately seeking help.Sk: „Prosím, dôveruj mi.En: "Please, trust me."Sk: “Marta, hoci hlboko znepokojená, pocítila niečo ako úľavu.En: Marta, although deeply worried, felt something like relief.Sk: Prisunula sa k Dominikovi, aby mal miesto.En: She moved aside to give Dominik space.Sk: Dominik rýchlo našiel cestu k blízkemu stánku, ktorého majiteľ mal lekárničku.En: Dominik quickly found his way to a nearby stall whose owner had a first aid kit.Sk: S istou rukou pripravil injekciu adrenalínu a pichol ju Jozefovi, ktorý sa spamätal.En: With a steady hand, he prepared an adrenaline injection and administered it to Jozef, who soon revived.Sk: „Ďakujem, ďakujem,“ opakovala Marta s očami plnými úľavy, keď zdravotníci dorazili a Jozefa odviezli na pozorovanie.En: "Thank you, thank you," Marta repeated, eyes full of relief as paramedics arrived and took Jozef for observation.Sk: Po celej dráme sa Marta, Jozef a Dominik zastavili a dali si šálky teplého punču, aby sa zahriali.En: After all the drama, Marta, Jozef, and Dominik stopped for cups of warm punch to heat up.Sk: Dominik sa cítil sebaisto, vedel, že jeho rýchla reakcia pomohla Jozefovi.En: Dominik felt confident, knowing that his quick reaction had helped Jozef.Sk: „Niekedy musíme veriť, že sa všetko zvládne,“ povedal Jozef, ktorý sa necítil avší.En: "Sometimes we have to believe that everything will be okay," said Jozef, who was still feeling a bit shaken.Sk: Marta pochopila, že nemusí mať všetko pod kontrolou a môže dôverovať tým, ktorí sú ochotní pomôcť.En: Marta realized that she didn't need to have everything under control and could trust those willing to help.Sk: A Dominik sa rozhodol, že zachraňovanie ľudí je presne to, čo chce v živote robiť.En: And Dominik decided that saving people was precisely what he wanted to do in life.Sk: Bratislava žiarila, sviatočné svetlá odrážali nové spojenie medzi nimi, posilnené okami nevypovedateľné vďaky a ...
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