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 Are you ready to supercharge your Slovenian 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 Slovenian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovenian 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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Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background necessary to fully immerse yourself in the atmosphere and life of Slovenia, the primary country where Slovenian is fluently spoken. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • A Biologist's Journey: Discovery and Friendship in Postojna Cave

    A Biologist's Journey: Discovery and Friendship in Postojna Cave
    Apr 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Biologist's Journey: Discovery and Friendship in Postojna Cave Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-04-25-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Spomladansko sonce je sijalo na velikonočno jutro, ko je Matej stopil iz vlaka na postaji Postojna.En: The spring sun shone on the Easter morning as Matej stepped off the train at the Postojna station.Sl: V roki je držal svoj beležko in navdušeno gledal okoli sebe.En: He held his notebook in his hand and looked around excitedly.Sl: Pred njim je stala veličastna Postojnska jama, ki ga je vabila v svoje hladne podzemne dvorane.En: In front of him stood the magnificent Postojnska Cave, inviting him into its cool underground halls.Sl: Matej je bil namreč biolog in njegovo srce je bilo polno vznemirjenja.En: Matej was a biologist, and his heart was full of excitement.Sl: Upal je, da bo prav letos našel redkega jamskega hrošča, o katerem so krožile zgodbe med biologi.En: He hoped that this year he would find the rare cave beetle that stories among biologists described.Sl: Na vhodu v jamo ga je pozdravila Anja, vodnica.En: At the entrance to the cave, he was greeted by Anja, the guide.Sl: Veselo ga je nagovorila: "Dobrodošli v Postojnski jami!En: She cheerfully addressed him: "Welcome to Postojnska Cave!Sl: Danes vas bom popeljala skozi čudesa podzemlja," je rekla z nasmehom.En: Today I will take you through the wonders of the underground," she said with a smile.Sl: Skupina turistov je stopila v hladno osrčje jame.En: The group of tourists stepped into the cold heart of the cave.Sl: Stalaktiti in stalagmiti so se svetlikali v šibki svetlobi.En: The stalactites and stalagmites gleamed in the dim light.Sl: Matej je občudoval ta čudoviti naravni svet, a intenzivno je iskal znake hrošča.En: Matej admired this wonderful natural world but was intensely searching for signs of the beetle.Sl: A že čez nekaj minut je začutil nenavadno srbenje v grlu.En: But just a few minutes later, he felt an unusual itch in his throat.Sl: Kihnil je.En: He sneezed.Sl: Še enkrat.En: Again.Sl: In še enkrat.En: And again.Sl: "Ah, ne," je pomislil, "to je alergija!En: "Oh, no," he thought, "this is an allergy!"Sl: "Kljub temu je nadaljeval pot, a kihanje in srbenje sta postajala vse hujša.En: Despite this, he continued the path, but the sneezing and itching became increasingly severe.Sl: Poskušal je ignorirati težave, saj ni želel prekiniti iskanja.En: He tried to ignore the problems, as he did not want to stop his search.Sl: Sami sebi je trdno rekel, da bo zmogel.En: He firmly told himself he could manage.Sl: Vendar se je čez nekaj časa že opotekal med turisti.En: However, after some time, he was already staggering among the tourists.Sl: Komaj je dihal.En: He could barely breathe.Sl: V zadnjem trenutku, ko je skoraj omahnil, je Matej potihoma poklical Anjo.En: At the last moment, when he almost collapsed, Matej quietly called Anja.Sl: "Anja, potrebujem pomoč," je šepnil med napadom kašlja.En: "Anja, I need help," he whispered during a coughing fit.Sl: Anja je hitro ukrepala.En: Anja quickly took action.Sl: Imela je komplet prve pomoči s potrebnimi zdravili za alergijo.En: She had a first aid kit with the necessary allergy medications.Sl: "Tukaj, vzemi to," mu je ponudila tableto in vodo.En: "Here, take this," she offered him a pill and some water.Sl: Ko je Matej nekoliko prišel k sebi, ga je Anja dobrohotno potapšala po ramenu.En: When Matej somewhat recovered, Anja kindly patted him on the shoulder.Sl: "Ne skrbi, zdaj bo bolje.En: "Don't worry, you'll feel better now.Sl: Gremo poiskat tvojega hrošča," je rekla s prijaznostjo.En: Let's go find your beetle," she said with kindness.Sl: Nekaj časa sta tiho nadaljevala pot.En: They continued quietly for a while.Sl: Anja je opazila znak redke vrste in tiho pokazala Mateju.En: Anja noticed a sign of the rare species and silently pointed it out to Matej.Sl: S širokimi očmi je končno opazil, za kar je prišel.En: With wide eyes, he finally saw what he came for.Sl: "Moj hrošč!En: "My beetle!"Sl: " je vzkliknil tiho, da ne bi prestrašil malega bitja.En: he exclaimed quietly, so as not to scare the little creature.Sl: Matej se je zahvalil Anji.En: Matej thanked Anja.Sl: "Nisem si mislil, da bo tako težko, a naučil sem se nekaj pomembnega.En: "I didn't think it would be this difficult, but I learned something important."Sl: "Anja se je nasmehnila.En: Anja smiled.Sl: "Včasih potrebujemo le malo pomoči," je rekla.En: "Sometimes we just need a little help," she said.Sl: In tako sta nadaljevala skozi jamo, Matej pa se je naučil, da ni nič narobe, če prosi za pomoč.En: And so they continued through the cave, and Matej learned that there is nothing wrong with asking for help.Sl: Še posebej, ko ob sebi imaš prijatelja, ki ti z veseljem pomaga.En: Especially when you have a friend by your side who is happy to help you. Vocabulary ...
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  • Spring Awakenings: A Photographer's Journey Through Seasons

    Spring Awakenings: A Photographer's Journey Through Seasons
    Apr 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring Awakenings: A Photographer's Journey Through Seasons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-04-25-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal pred velikimi vrati Prirodoslovnega muzeja.En: Matej stood in front of the large doors of the Prirodoslovni muzej (Natural History Museum).Sl: Pomladno sonce je sijalo skozi visoka okna, napolnjujoč prostor z mehkimi žarki.En: The spring sun shone through the tall windows, filling the space with soft beams.Sl: Znotraj je bila razstava o slovenski divjini, polna podrobnih dioram in interaktivnih prikazov.En: Inside, there was an exhibition on Slovenian wildlife, full of detailed dioramas and interactive displays.Sl: Matej, ljubitelj živali in fotograf, je bil navdušen, a tudi rahlo nervozen.En: Matej, an animal lover and photographer, was excited but also slightly nervous.Sl: Tokrat si je želel navdiha za novo fotografsko serijo.En: This time, he sought inspiration for a new photography series.Sl: Tina je bila ob njem, polna energije in pripravljena na raziskovanje.En: Tina was beside him, full of energy and ready to explore.Sl: "Poglej, Matej!En: "Look, Matej!Sl: Poglej, kako so realistično prikazali orla," je vzkliknila, ko sta hodila mimo diorame s planinskim orlom.En: Look at how realistically they portrayed the eagle," she exclaimed as they walked past the diorama with the golden eagle.Sl: Matej se je nasmehnil, občudoval je njeno navdušenje.En: Matej smiled, admiring her enthusiasm.Sl: Sprehodila sta se mimo velikih zaslonov, kjer so prikazovali različne vrste slovenskih živali.En: They walked past large screens displaying various Slovenian animal species.Sl: Urški medved je stal v svojem naravnem okolju, lisica je prežala izza grmovja.En: A bear stood in its natural habitat, and a fox lurked behind the bushes.Sl: Matej se je zavedal, da je izbor velik.En: Matej realized that the selection was vast.Sl: Vse je bilo enako čudovito in vredno njegovega objektiva, a izbrati je moral eno temo.En: Everything was equally wonderful and worthy of his lens, but he had to choose one theme.Sl: "Kako naj izberem?En: "How should I choose?"Sl: " se je vprašal na glas, ko sta se usedla na klop blizu diorame.En: he asked aloud as they sat on a bench near the diorama.Sl: Tina ga je opazovala z iskrivimi očmi.En: Tina watched him with sparkling eyes.Sl: "Matej, kaj pa, če se osredotočiš na živali v različnih letnih časih?En: "Matej, what if you focus on animals in different seasons?Sl: Kaj misliš o seriji fotografij, ki prikazuje iste živali spomladi in pozimi?En: What do you think about a series of photographs showing the same animals in spring and winter?"Sl: "Matej je dvignil pogled.En: Matej looked up.Sl: Tina je imela prav.En: Tina was right.Sl: Njena ideja je bila sveža, inovativna.En: Her idea was fresh, innovative.Sl: Hitro sta začela razpravljati o živalih, ki bi jih bilo mogoče tako fotografirati.En: They quickly began discussing the animals that could be photographed this way.Sl: Ptice, ki se vračajo spomladi, in jeleni, ki preživijo zimo v gozdovih.En: Birds returning in spring and deer surviving the winter in the forests.Sl: "Točno to potrebujem," je rekel Matej, njegova očesa so se zasvetila z novim navdušenjem.En: "That's exactly what I need," said Matej, his eyes lighting up with new excitement.Sl: Tina je njegovim besedam prikimala, njen obraz pa je kazal zadovoljstvo, da mu je lahko pomagala.En: Tina nodded to his words, her face showing satisfaction at being able to help him.Sl: Ko sta zapustila muzej, je Matej čutil, kako se nova ideja prepleta z njegovo strastjo.En: As they left the museum, Matej felt how the new idea intertwined with his passion.Sl: Imel je jasen načrt za svojo fotografsko serijo in vedel je, da bo to nekaj posebnega.En: He had a clear plan for his photography series and knew it would be something special.Sl: Obenem pa se je zavedal, da je sodelovanje s Tino prineslo novo dimenzijo v njegov razmislek.En: At the same time, he realized that collaborating with Tina brought a new dimension to his thinking.Sl: Matej je ugotovil, kako pomembno je, da prisluhneš tudi drugim in se naučiš gledati skozi njihove oči.En: Matej understood how important it is to listen to others and learn to see through their eyes.Sl: Medtem ko sta hodila po ulici, je Matej čutil samozavesten korak in močnejšo povezanost s svojo strastjo – naravoslovno fotografijo.En: As they walked down the street, Matej felt a confident step and a stronger connection to his passion—natural photography.Sl: Pomlad je v njegovem srcu zasijala z novo lučjo.En: Spring shone in his heart with a new light. Vocabulary Words:exhibition: razstavawildlife: divjinadiorama: dioramainteractive: interaktivniphotographer: fotografenthusiasm: navdušenjeportrayed: prikazalieagle: orellurking: prežalavast: veliktheme: temasparkling: iskrivimiseasons: letni ...
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    16 mins
  • Allergy Adventure: Capturing Spring's Beauty Despite the Sneezes

    Allergy Adventure: Capturing Spring's Beauty Despite the Sneezes
    Apr 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Allergy Adventure: Capturing Spring's Beauty Despite the Sneezes Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-04-24-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matevž je hodil po Tivoliju.En: Matevž was walking through Tivoli.Sl: Ptice so prepevale, sonce je sijalo, cvetlice pa so razvijale svoje živopisne barve.En: The birds were singing, the sun was shining, and the flowers were displaying their vibrant colors.Sl: Pomlad je bila na vrhuncu, in park je bil prava slikarska paleta narave.En: Spring was at its peak, and the park was a true painter's palette of nature.Sl: Vse to je čakalo, da Matevž to ujame s svojim fotoaparatom.En: All this awaited for Matevž to capture it with his camera.Sl: Matevž je bil navdušen naravoslovec in ljubitelj fotografije.En: Matevž was an enthusiastic natural scientist and photography lover.Sl: Sanjal je o popolnem posnetku cvetočih pomladanskih rož, ki bi očaral na prihajajoči fotografski razstavi.En: He dreamed of the perfect shot of blooming spring flowers that would enchant the upcoming photography exhibition.Sl: A tik preden je našel idealen cvet, ga je nenadoma presenetil támu alergijski napad.En: But just before he found the ideal flower, he was suddenly surprised by an allergic reaction.Sl: Njegove oči so se začele solziti, nos se mu je zamašil, kihati je začel kar naprej.En: His eyes started to water, his nose got stuffed, and he began to sneeze continuously.Sl: Stopil je k bližnji klopi, kjer je sedela Anja.En: He approached a nearby bench where Anja was sitting.Sl: Matevž je slišal, kako je govorila o rastlinah in alergijah z nekim gospodom.En: Matevž overheard her talking about plants and allergies with a gentleman.Sl: Odločil se je, da jo prosi za pomoč.En: He decided to ask her for help.Sl: "Živijo, sem Matevž.En: "Hello, I'm Matevž.Sl: Oprostite, a res potrebujem pomoč.En: Sorry, but I really need help.Sl: Alergijo imam in zdaj ne morem niti pogledati skozi objektiv.En: I have an allergy, and now I can't even look through the lens."Sl: "Anja, botanistka po strasti, se je takoj odzvala.En: Anja, a passionate botanist, immediately responded.Sl: "Pozdravljen, Matevž.En: "Hello, Matevž.Sl: Sem Anja.En: I'm Anja.Sl: Ne skrbi, morda ti lahko pomagam.En: Don't worry, maybe I can help you."Sl: " Hitro je razložila, kako lahko uporablja rastline v parku za lajšanje simptomov.En: She quickly explained how he could use plants in the park to alleviate his symptoms.Sl: "Sledi mi," je rekla Anja in ga vodila do druge strani parka.En: "Follow me," Anja said as she led him to the other side of the park.Sl: Pobirala je listi zelene koprive in cvetove bezga.En: She picked leaves of green nettle and elderflower blossoms.Sl: Pripravila je preprost napitek, ki ga je morala Matevž popiti.En: She prepared a simple drink that Matevž needed to drink.Sl: Po nekaj minutah so se Matevževe oči začele odpirati, kihanje pa se je umirilo.En: After a few minutes, Matevž's eyes began to open, and the sneezing calmed down.Sl: "Hvala, Anja.En: "Thank you, Anja.Sl: Res si mi pomagala," je rekel z nasmehom.En: You really helped me," he said with a smile.Sl: Sprehodila sta se po parku in Matevž je s ponovnim poletom začel klikati s fotoaparatom.En: They strolled through the park, and Matevž, with renewed enthusiasm, started clicking away with his camera.Sl: Anja mu je kazala na najbolj čudovite in redke cvetove, ki jih je znala predstaviti na poseben način.En: Anja showed him the most wonderful and rare flowers, which she knew how to present in a special way.Sl: Kmalu je Mstevž uspel zajeti popoln trenutek.En: Soon, Matevž managed to capture the perfect moment.Sl: Cvet, ki ga je ujel skozi svoj objektiv, je bil tisti, o katerem je sanjal.En: The flower he captured through his lens was the one he had dreamed of.Sl: Predstavljal je ponos narave – lepoto rož, sončni sijaj in modrino neba.En: It represented the pride of nature—the beauty of flowers, the sunshine, and the blue of the sky.Sl: Matevž se je zavedel, da je narava res nepredvidljiva, a vsa ta nepredvidljivost prinaša tudi presenečenja, kot je nova prijateljica Anja.En: Matevž realized that nature is truly unpredictable, but all this unpredictability also brings surprises, like a new friend, Anja.Sl: Objemal je življenje in bil hvaležen za novo prijateljstvo.En: He embraced life and was grateful for this new friendship.Sl: "Čudno, kako nas narava lahko poveže," je rekel Matevž.En: "It's strange how nature can connect us," Matevž said.Sl: "Res je," je odgovorila Anja.En: "It really is," Anja replied.Sl: In skupaj sta zapustila Tivolijev park, z zavedanjem, da bosta naslednjič raziskovala kraje in lepoto narave skupaj.En: And together, they left Tivoli park, knowing they would explore places and the beauty of nature together next time. Vocabulary Words:walking: hodilsinging: prepevalevibrant: živopisnepainter's ...
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