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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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  • Unexpected Artistry: Jozef's Festival Triumph in Bratislava

    Unexpected Artistry: Jozef's Festival Triumph in Bratislava
    Oct 15 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unexpected Artistry: Jozef's Festival Triumph in Bratislava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-10-15-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V Bratislave sa každý október koná pútavý jesenný festival.En: In Bratislava, every October, there is a captivating autumn festival.Sk: Malebné dláždené ulice Starého Mesta sú plné ľudí.En: The picturesque cobblestone streets of the Staré Mesto are filled with people.Sk: Všade visia oranžové lampióny a ozdoby z farebných listov prepletajú trhové stánky.En: Orange lanterns hang everywhere and decorations made of colorful leaves weave through the market stalls.Sk: Vo vzduchu cítiť vôňu vareného vína a pečených gaštanov.En: The air is filled with the scent of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts.Sk: V rohu námestia sa koná obľúbená súťaž v rezaní tekvíc.En: In the corner of the square, a popular pumpkin carving contest takes place.Sk: Jozef, Mária a Ľudmila sú v centre diania.En: Jozef, Mária, and Ľudmila are in the center of the action.Sk: Jozef je odhodlaný získať výhru.En: Jozef is determined to win the prize.Sk: Je trochu nešikovný, ale odhodlanie ho neopúšťa.En: He's a bit clumsy, but his determination doesn't leave him.Sk: Chce zaujať Ľudmilu, predsedníčku poroty, a tiež svoju kamarátku Máriu.En: He wants to impress Ľudmila, the chairwoman of the jury, as well as his friend Mária.Sk: Mária, ktorá je v rezaní tekvíc majsterka, mu pomáha, ale sama chce súťaž vyhrať.En: Mária, who is a master at pumpkin carving, helps him, but she wants to win the contest herself.Sk: Jozef začína so svojou tekvicou.En: Jozef starts with his pumpkin.Sk: Drží nôž pevne, ale stopky tekvice sú tvrdé.En: He holds the knife firmly, but the pumpkin stems are hard.Sk: Pomaly sa mu darí vytvárať očká.En: Slowly, he manages to carve some eyes.Sk: Snaží sa pridať i nejaké špeciálne prvky, ale často mu nôž vykĺzne.En: He tries to add some special features, but often the knife slips.Sk: Napriek tomu je rozhodnutý vytvoriť niečo jedinečné.En: Despite this, he's determined to create something unique.Sk: Mária radí, aby sa sústredil na detail, ale jeho prsty sú nepolapiteľné.En: Mária advises him to focus on detail, but his fingers are elusive.Sk: Ľudmila obchádza súťažiacich a tajne si vychutnáva každé strašidelné vedro.En: Ľudmila walks around the contestants, secretly enjoying each spooky bucket.Sk: Jej oči pátrajú po originalite.En: Her eyes search for originality.Sk: Jozef sa rozhodne pre zvláštny prvok - pokúsi sa o vytvorenie strašidelného úsmevu so šikmou ústami.En: Jozef decides on a unique element - he attempts to create a spooky smile with slanted mouth.Sk: Lenže v poslednej chvíli, ako sa chce pustiť do zložitejších vzorov, Jozef nešťastne zachytí tekvicu a tá padá na zem.En: But, at the last minute, as he tries to embark on more complex patterns, Jozef accidentally catches the pumpkin, and it falls to the ground.Sk: Rozbije sa a kúsky letia všade.En: It shatters and pieces fly everywhere.Sk: Jozef je zdesený, ale niečo sa stane.En: Jozef is horrified, but something happens.Sk: Táto pohroma vytvorí na zemi zvláštny obraz, skoro až umelecké dielo, ktoré skutočne upúta Ľudmilinu zvedavosť.En: This disaster creates a peculiar image on the ground, almost an artistic masterpiece, which truly captures Ľudmila's curiosity.Sk: Rozhodcovia sa zhromaždia a Jozef očakáva najhoršie.En: The judges gather, and Jozef expects the worst.Sk: Ľudmila však hodí priateľský úsmev.En: However, Ľudmila throws a friendly smile.Sk: Na záver ho nakoniec vymenujú ako cenu pre "najkreatívnejší prístup".En: In the end, he is named the awardee for "most creative approach."Sk: Aj keď Mária získava hlavnú cenu, Jozef si odnáša srdečný potlesk a veľké uznanie.En: Although Mária wins the main prize, Jozef receives a heartfelt round of applause and great recognition.Sk: Získa viac odvahy a uvedomí si, že nie vždy je najdôležitejšia zručnosť, ale aj kreativita a snaha.En: He gains more courage and realizes that skill isn't always the most important thing, but rather creativity and effort.Sk: Mária ho povzbudzuje a Ľudmila ho chváli za jeho experimentálny prístup.En: Mária encourages him, and Ľudmila praises his experimental approach.Sk: Jozef odchádza s úsmevom, spokojný, že sa dokázal presadiť svojou jedinečnosťou.En: Jozef leaves with a smile, content that he managed to make his mark with his uniqueness.Sk: Prípadná nehoda sa premenila na nečakaný úspech.En: A potential mishap turned into an unexpected success.Sk: Každý festival má svojich víťazov, ale veľké objavy srdca sa často deje v neočakávaných momentoch.En: Every festival has its winners, but the greatest discoveries of the heart often occur in unexpected moments....
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  • From Chaos to Connection: A Market Day Transformation

    From Chaos to Connection: A Market Day Transformation
    Oct 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Chaos to Connection: A Market Day Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-10-14-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Jesenné slnko láskavo svietilo na pestré stánky otvoreného trhu.En: The autumn sun kindly shone on the colorful stalls of the open market.Sk: Listy žiarili farebnou paletou červených, oranžových a žltých odtieňov.En: The leaves glowed with a palette of reds, oranges, and yellows.Sk: Juraj kráčal po trhovisku so zoznamom položiek v ruke.En: Juraj walked through the marketplace with a list of items in hand.Sk: Chcel kúpiť najlepšiu zeleninu pre speciálnu večeru.En: He wanted to buy the best vegetables for a special dinner.Sk: Cítil sa trochu nervózny, trh bol rušný a plný ľudí.En: He felt a bit nervous; the market was bustling and full of people.Sk: Juraj bol známy pre svoju presnosť a poriadnu povahu.En: Juraj was known for his precision and orderly nature.Sk: Všetko muselo byť perfektné.En: Everything had to be perfect.Sk: Ale dnes, keď videl usmiate tváre a počul smiech predajcov, niečo ho lákalo.En: But today, when he saw the smiling faces and heard the laughter of the vendors, something drew him in.Sk: Chcel sa cítiť súčasťou tejto komunity, no bol odhodlaný zostať sústredený na svoj zoznam.En: He wanted to feel part of this community, yet he was determined to stay focused on his list.Sk: Nakupovanie na trhu bolo náročnejšie, než si myslel.En: Shopping at the market was more challenging than he thought.Sk: Ľudia sa tlačili okolo stánkov, kričali a snažili sa dohodnúť cenu.En: People pushed around the stalls, shouted, and tried to negotiate prices.Sk: Zamotal sa do davu a jeho zoznam padol na zem.En: He got caught in the crowd, and his list fell to the ground.Sk: Skôr než ho stihol zdvihnúť, stratil sa medzi nohami okoloidúcich.En: Before he could pick it up, it was lost among the feet of passersby.Sk: Juraj sa zastavil uprostred chaosu.En: Juraj stopped in the middle of the chaos.Sk: Bez zoznamu nevedel, čo robiť.En: Without the list, he didn’t know what to do.Sk: Vtedy uvidel Miroslavu a Zuzanu, dve ženy, ktoré poznal len z videnia.En: Then he saw Miroslava and Zuzana, two women he only knew by sight.Sk: Odhodlal sa prehovoriť.En: He mustered the courage to speak.Sk: "Prepáčte, mohol by som vás požiadať o pomoc?En: "Excuse me, could I ask you for help?Sk: Stratili sme zoznam a potrebujem niekoľko ingrediencií.En: I lost my list and need a few ingredients."Sk: "Miroslava s úsmevom odpovedala: "Samozrejme, pomôžeme ti.En: Miroslava replied with a smile: "Of course, we'll help you.Sk: Čo hľadáš?En: What are you looking for?"Sk: " A tak začali spoločne hľadať čerstvú zeleninu a ovocie.En: And so they started searching together for fresh vegetables and fruits.Sk: Zuzana mala dobrý prehľad o stánkoch a Miroslava vedela vyjednať dobrú cenu.En: Zuzana had a good grasp of the stalls, and Miroslava knew how to negotiate a good price.Sk: Juraj krok za krokom zabúdal na stres a začal si užívať atmosféru.En: Step by step, Juraj began to forget about his stress and started enjoying the atmosphere.Sk: Pomáhal Zuzanu a Miroslavu rátať zálievky a skúšali spolu miestne pochutiny.En: He helped Zuzana and Miroslava count dressings and they tried local delicacies together.Sk: Keď sa trh pomaly chýlil ku koncu, Juraj mal všetky ingrediencie na špeciálnu večeru a niečo viac - nové priateľstvá.En: As the market slowly drew to a close, Juraj had all the ingredients for the special dinner and something more—new friendships.Sk: Vďaka Miroslave a Zuzane sa Juraj cítil ako súčasť komunity.En: Thanks to Miroslava and Zuzana, Juraj felt like a part of the community.Sk: Návrat k improvizácii a komunikácii s ľuďmi priniesol nový zmysel jeho dňom.En: Reverting to improvisation and communication with people brought a new meaning to his days.Sk: Pochopil, že deň nie je len o práci, ale aj o malých radostiach a spolunažívaní.En: He understood that the day was not only about work but also about small joys and coexistence.Sk: Juraj sa rozlúčil s Miroslavou a Zuzanou s pocitom naplnenia.En: Juraj bid farewell to Miroslava and Zuzana with a feeling of fulfillment.Sk: Keď sa vybral domov, cítil sa ľahší a veselší.En: As he headed home, he felt lighter and more cheerful.Sk: Bolo to niečo viac než len deň na trhu.En: It was more than just a day at the market.Sk: Bol to krok k novému pohľadu na svet.En: It was a step towards a new outlook on life.Sk: Teraz vedel, ako cenné sú spontánne chvíle a ľudské spojenia.En: He now knew how valuable spontaneous moments and human connections are.Sk: A práve to bude základ pre jeho špeciálnu večeru.En: And that would be the foundation for his special dinner. Vocabulary Words:autumn: jesennéstalls: stánkyglowed: žiarilipalette: ...
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  • A Proposal Amidst Bratislava's Autumn Festival Magic

    A Proposal Amidst Bratislava's Autumn Festival Magic
    Oct 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Proposal Amidst Bratislava's Autumn Festival Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-10-14-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Bratislavský Staré Mesto žiarilo farbami jesene.En: Bratislavský Staré Mesto glowed with the colors of autumn.Sk: Ulice boli plné návštevníkov oslavujúcich dožinky.En: The streets were full of visitors celebrating the harvest festival.Sk: Vôňa vareného vína a pečených gaštanov sa niesla vzduchom.En: The smell of mulled wine and roasted chestnuts filled the air.Sk: Ľubomír kráčal po kamenných chodníkoch, srdce mu bilo rýchlejšie ako zvyčajne.En: Ľubomír walked down the cobbled paths, his heart beating faster than usual.Sk: Vo vrecku mal ukrytú malú krabičku.En: He had a small box hidden in his pocket.Sk: Bol presvedčený, že dnes je ten správny deň, kedy požiada Katarínu o ruku.En: He was convinced that today was the right day to propose to Katarína.Sk: Katarína mala rada tradičné festivaly.En: Katarína loved traditional festivals.Sk: Ich rozmanité zvyky a živá atmosféra ju vždy fascinovali.En: Their diverse customs and vibrant atmosphere always fascinated her.Sk: Ľubomír vedel, že toto miesto bude pre návrh ideálne.En: Ľubomír knew this place would be ideal for the proposal.Sk: Naplánoval všetko.En: He planned everything.Sk: Chcel premeniť tento deň na nezabudnuteľnú spomienku.En: He wanted to turn this day into an unforgettable memory.Sk: Avšak, jeho brat Marek nebol taký nadšený.En: However, his brother Marek was not as enthusiastic.Sk: **"Ľubo, môžeš si nájsť chvíľu?"** spýtal sa Marek, keď sa stretli pri stánku s cigánskou pečienkou.En: **"Ľubo, can you find a moment?"** Marek asked when they met at a stall selling cigánska pečienka.Sk: **"Čo sa deje, Marek?"**En: **"What's going on, Marek?"**Sk: **"Mám obavy o teba a Katarínu,"** vysvetľoval Marek.En: **"I have concerns about you and Katarína,"** Marek explained.Sk: **"Mám pocit, že nie je úprimná.En: **"I feel like she might not be sincere.Sk: Len nechcem, aby si bol ranený."**En: I just don't want you to get hurt."**Sk: Ľubomír sa zamyslel nad jeho slovami.En: Ľubomír thought over his words.Sk: Vedel, že Marek bol len ochranný, ale na druhej strane, Ľubomír cítil, že Katarína je jeho láska a on jej naozaj dôveroval.En: He knew Marek was just being protective, but on the other hand, Ľubomír felt that Katarína was his love and he truly trusted her.Sk: **"Potrebujem jej dôverovať, Marek.En: **"I need to trust her, Marek.Sk: Ale aj tebe.En: But I also trust you.Sk: Počúvam, čo mi hovoríš."** odpovedal Ľubomír.En: I'm listening to what you're saying,"** Ľubomír responded.Sk: Marek videl, že rozhodnutie jeho brata je pevné.En: Marek saw that his brother's decision was firm.Sk: Nechcel rušiť radosť jeho veľkého dňa, ale stále mal svoje obavy.En: He didn't want to spoil the joy of his big day, but he still had his concerns.Sk: Ľubomír sa rozhodol, že ani Marekove varovania nezmenia jeho plány.En: Ľubomír decided that not even Marek's warnings would change his plans.Sk: Keď kráčali okolo fontány, farby jesenného lístia okolo nich tancovali vo vetre.En: As they walked by the fountain, the colors of the autumn leaves danced in the wind around them.Sk: Hudba festivalu hrala na pozadí, vytvárajúc dokonalú atmosféru.En: The festival music played in the background, creating the perfect atmosphere.Sk: Ľubomír zastal a pozrel sa Kataríne do očí.En: Ľubomír stopped and looked into Katarína's eyes.Sk: **"Katarína, si svetlom môjho života.En: **"Katarína, you are the light of my life.Sk: Chcel by som, aby si bola mojou ženou,"** povedal Ľubomír, pokľakol a otvoril krabičku s prsteňom.En: I would like you to be my wife,"** Ľubomír said, kneeling down and opening the box with the ring.Sk: Katarína sa prekvapene usmiala, slzy radosti jej stekali po tvári.En: Katarína smiled in surprise, tears of joy streaming down her face.Sk: **"Áno! Samozrejme, že áno!"** zvolala a objala Ľubomíra.En: **"Yes! Of course, yes!"** she exclaimed and hugged Ľubomír.Sk: V tom momente sa Marek konečne uvoľnil.En: In that moment, Marek finally relaxed.Sk: Katarínina úprimná reakcia ho presvedčila, že sa mýlil.En: Katarína's sincere reaction convinced him that he was wrong.Sk: Po obrade si s Katarínou pohovoril, kde mu vysvetlila niektoré nepochopenia z minulosti.En: After the ceremony, he talked with Katarína, where she clarified some past misunderstandings.Sk: Ľubomír naučil sa dôležitú lekciu o dôvere a komunikácii.En: Ľubomír learned an important lesson about trust and communication.Sk: Marek pochopil, že musí veriť svojho brata a jeho schopnosť voľby.En: Marek realized he had to trust his brother and his ability to make decisions.Sk: Obaja bratia našli rovnováhu medzi ...
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