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  • Triumph Through Teamwork: A Science Fair's Unexpected Hero

    Triumph Through Teamwork: A Science Fair's Unexpected Hero
    Jan 18 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Triumph Through Teamwork: A Science Fair's Unexpected Hero Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Snežinke so počasi padale na tla in prekrivale majhna dvorišča mestnih hiš z belo odejo zimskega miru.En: Snowflakes slowly fell to the ground, covering the small courtyards of the city's houses with a white blanket of winter peace.Sl: V šolski avli je bil zrak napet in živahen, saj je šola prirejala letni znanstveni sejem.En: In the school lobby, the air was tense and lively, as the school was hosting its annual science fair.Sl: Poleg drugih projektov so na mizi stala dva mlada raziskovalca, Matej in Zala.En: Among other projects stood two young researchers, Matej and Zala.Sl: Matej je bil zadržan, ponavadi nervozen pred publiko.En: Matej was reserved, usually nervous in front of an audience.Sl: Zala, na drugi strani, je bila samozavestna in vedno pripravljena prevzeti pobudo.En: Zala, on the other hand, was confident and always ready to take the initiative.Sl: Njuna miza je bila krasitev stvari, ki niso bile tako svetleče kot nekatere druge, a imeli so nekaj posebnega – projekt, ki je raziskoval alternativne vire energije z uporabo preprostih domačih materialov.En: Their table was decorated with items that were not as shiny as some of the others, but they had something special - a project that explored alternative energy sources using simple household materials.Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil, ko je občutil prve znake živčnosti.En: Matej took a deep breath as he felt the first signs of nervousness.Sl: "Zala, kaj če.En: "Zala, what if...?"Sl: " je začel, a Zala ga je spodbudila z nasmehom: "Ne skrbi, Matej.En: he began, but Zala encouraged him with a smile: "Don't worry, Matej.Sl: Sva pripravila.En: We're prepared.Sl: Sedaj samo morava pokazati, kaj vse znava.En: Now we just have to show what we know."Sl: "Bilo je jasno, da je Zala odlična govorka.En: It was clear that Zala was an excellent speaker.Sl: Začela je transferirati energijo občinstva s svojim prepričljivim nastopom.En: She began to transfer the audience's energy with her convincing presentation.Sl: Matej je za trenutek pozabil na strah, začutil je navdih njenega govora.En: Matej for a moment forgot his fear, feeling inspired by her speech.Sl: Skupaj sta bila popolna ekipa, ker je Zala povlekla Mateja iz njegovega oklepa.En: Together they were a perfect team because Zala drew Matej out of his shell.Sl: Potem pa se je zgodilo.En: Then it happened.Sl: Tehnična neprijetnost.En: A technical difficulty.Sl: Malo stikalo na njihovem modelu je prenehalo delovati.En: A small switch on their model stopped working.Sl: Zala je za hip zmedeno pogledala, toda Matej je začutil adrenalinski val.En: Zala looked confused for a moment, but Matej felt an adrenaline rush.Sl: S fokusom, ki ga običajno ni čutil na takih dogodkih, se je spomnil na enostavno rešitev.En: With a focus he normally did not feel at such events, he remembered a simple solution.Sl: Kratek kabel je povezal na drug kontakt in model se je s svetlobno hitrostjo ponovno zagnal.En: He connected a short wire to another contact, and the model restarted at lightning speed.Sl: Matej je pogledal Zalo, ki ga je spodbujala z očmi.En: Matej looked at Zala, who was encouraging him with her eyes.Sl: Sedaj je bil na vrsti on.En: Now it was his turn.Sl: Ko je stal pred žirijo, jim je začel s samozavestnimi besedami razlagati, zakaj je njun projekt pomemben in kateri koncepti so za tem.En: As he stood before the jury, he began to explain with confident words why their project was important and what concepts were behind it.Sl: Kritiki so se nagnili naprej, očarani nad nenapovedano predstavo Mateja.En: The critics leaned forward, captivated by Matej's unexpected performance.Sl: Občinstvo je ploskalo in oba mlada raziskovalca sta bila v središču pozornosti.En: The audience applauded, and both young researchers were the center of attention.Sl: Matej se je počutil povzdignjeno, kot še nikoli.En: Matej felt uplifted like never before.Sl: Videl je, da zmore več, kot je verjel.En: He saw that he was capable of more than he believed.Sl: Zala je z nasmehom gledala in vedela, da je pomembneje podpirati drug drugega, kot zgolj doseči zmago.En: Zala watched with a smile, understanding that supporting each other was more important than just winning.Sl: Matej in Zala nista osvojila nagrade, vendar to ni bilo nič proti občutku, da sta skupaj premagala izziv.En: Matej and Zala did not win the prize, but that was nothing compared to the feeling that they had overcome a challenge together.Sl: Iz šolske avle sta odšla v zimski mraz, vedoč, da sta dosegla nekaj veliko večjega.En: They left the school lobby into the winter cold, knowing they had achieved something much greater.Sl: V snežni belini zime so našli nov zagon za prihodnje priložnosti in nova znanja.En: In ...
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  • A Voting Mix-up: Miha's Accidental Tour Guide Adventure

    A Voting Mix-up: Miha's Accidental Tour Guide Adventure
    Jan 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Voting Mix-up: Miha's Accidental Tour Guide Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Miha je hitel po Prešernovi cesti, da bi uresničil svojo državljansko dolžnost.En: Miha was hurrying down Prešernova cesta to fulfill his civic duty.Sl: Dan je bil hladen in nebo prekrito z oblaki.En: The day was cold, and the sky was overcast.Sl: Ljubljana Central Market je bil živel, kot ponavadi.En: The Ljubljana Central Market was lively, as usual.Sl: Ljudje so se sprehajali med stojnicami, kjer so prodajali svežo zelenjavo, domače medenjake in tople rokavice.En: People strolled among the stands, where fresh vegetables, homemade gingerbread, and warm gloves were being sold.Sl: Miha je bil nekoliko zmeden.En: Miha was somewhat confused.Sl: Zjutraj je slišal, da je glasovanje v bližini tržnice, zato je mislil, da pozna smer.En: He had heard in the morning that the voting was near the market, so he thought he knew the way.Sl: Vendar je bilo mnenje srce Ljubljana ob tržnici precej drugačno od tega, kar je pričakoval.En: However, the heart of Ljubljana by the market was quite different from what he expected.Sl: Oči so mu begale med barvami na stojnicah in glava mu je bila polna misli o tem, kako pomembno je glasovati.En: His eyes wandered among the colors on the stands, and his head was full of thoughts about how important it is to vote.Sl: Ko je prispel k veliki skupini ljudi, ki so stali v vrsti, je Miha zdolž in počez verjel, da so vsi tukaj za glasovanje.En: When he arrived at a large group of people standing in line, Miha firmly believed that they were all there to vote.Sl: Brez pomisleka je stopil vanjo.En: Without hesitation, he stepped into the line.Sl: Mimoidoči so ga radovedno opazovali, vendar mu to ni vzelo poguma.En: Passersby observed him curiously but that did not deter him.Sl: Sčasoma je opazil, da ljudje okoli njega govorijo v različnih jezikih.En: Eventually, he noticed that people around him were speaking in different languages.Sl: To ga je začelo skrbeti.En: This started to worry him.Sl: Izvedel je, da stoji med skupino turistov.En: He discovered that he was standing among a group of tourists.Sl: Ampak prepozno je bilo, da bi se umaknil neopažen.En: But it was too late to retreat unnoticed.Sl: Zardel je in si želel, da bi bil kjerkoli drugje.En: He blushed and wished he was anywhere else.Sl: Odločil se je, da vpraša bližnjega moškega za pomoč.En: He decided to ask a nearby man for help.Sl: Bil je preveč v zadregi, da bi priznal svojo napako pred množico turistov.En: He was too embarrassed to admit his mistake in front of the crowd of tourists.Sl: A preden je lahko načrt speljal, so ga turisti začeli spraševati.En: But before he could carry out his plan, the tourists began asking him questions.Sl: "Si ti naš vodič?En: "Are you our guide?"Sl: " je vprašal visok moški s Severne Evrope.En: asked a tall man from Northern Europe.Sl: Miha se je zasmejal, da bi omilil stres.En: Miha laughed to ease the stress.Sl: Nato je, skoraj nehote, začel kratko govoriti o pomenu volitev in državljanske odgovornosti.En: Then, almost involuntarily, he began to give a short speech about the importance of elections and civic responsibility.Sl: "Vsak glas šteje," je rekel z iskrico v očeh, "in glasovanje je privilegij.En: "Every vote counts," he said with a spark in his eyes, "and voting is a privilege."Sl: "Turisti so ga navdušeno ploskali in fotografirali.En: The tourists applauded enthusiastically and took photos.Sl: Mislili so, da so del nečesa posebnega.En: They thought they were part of something special.Sl: Miha se ni mogel več sekirati.En: Miha could no longer be bothered.Sl: Tedaj mu je na ramo potrkal Anže.En: At that moment, Anže tapped him on the shoulder.Sl: Nasmehnil se je, z očmi polnimi solz od smeha.En: He smiled, with eyes full of tears from laughter.Sl: "Hej Miha, glasovanje je tam preko," je rekel Anže in pokazal smer.En: "Hey Miha, voting is over there," said Anže, pointing the way.Sl: Miha se je zahvalil in z nasmehom še odvil svojim koristnim turistom.En: Miha thanked him and with a smile parted from his helpful tourists.Sl: Naučil se je, da ni nič narobe, če se kdaj malce zmotiš.En: He learned that it's okay to make a small mistake now and then.Sl: V tem nesoglasju je našel zabavo in občutek pripadnosti skupnosti.En: In this mix-up, he found amusement and a sense of belonging to the community.Sl: Njegova pot na volitve se je končala smejoč in ko je gledal nazaj, je vedel, da se je lahko veselil svojih malih neprijetnih dogodkov.En: His journey to vote ended with a laugh, and as he looked back, he knew he could take joy in his little awkward moments.Sl: Ko je zavil v pravo smer, je v sebi čutil toplino, ki mu je v mrzlem zimskem dnevu dajala občutek domačnosti.En: As he turned in the right direction, he felt a ...
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  • Conquering Heights: A Journey of Courage in Triglavski Park

    Conquering Heights: A Journey of Courage in Triglavski Park
    Jan 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Conquering Heights: A Journey of Courage in Triglavski Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sneh je prekril Triglavski narodni park.En: Snow covered Triglavski narodni park.Sl: Vzdušje je bilo mirno, a v zraku je bilo čutiti pričakovanje.En: The atmosphere was calm, yet anticipation was felt in the air.Sl: Obiskovalci so se zbrali pri vstopnem centru parka.En: Visitors gathered at the park's entrance center.Sl: Matjaž, Nina in Gregor so sedeli ob kamnitem kaminu.En: Matjaž, Nina, and Gregor sat by a stone fireplace.Sl: Poleg njih je gorel ogenj, ki je nežno prasketal in dvigoval toplino v prostoru.En: Beside them, a fire burned gently, crackling and raising warmth in the room.Sl: Odločali so se za zimski pohod.En: They were deciding on a winter hike.Sl: Matjaž je rad hodil v naravo, a je imel težavo.En: Matjaž loved going into nature, but he had a problem.Sl: Bal se je višine.En: He was afraid of heights.Sl: Njegovi prijatelji so poznali njegov strah.En: His friends knew of his fear.Sl: Ta zima je bila drugačna.En: This winter was different.Sl: Pred kratkim je dobil dopust v službi in si zadal cilj: premagati strah.En: He had recently gotten time off work and set himself a goal: to overcome his fear.Sl: Čez nekaj dni bo Prešernov dan, praznik in simbol poguma.En: In a few days, it would be Prešeren Day, a holiday and a symbol of courage.Sl: To je navdihnilo Matjaža.En: This inspired Matjaž.Sl: Sklenil je, da bo ta čas izkoristil za osebno zmago.En: He decided to use this time for a personal victory.Sl: Sneg je škripal pod čevlji, ko so se začeli vzpenjati po poti.En: The snow crunched under their boots as they began to ascend the path.Sl: Pot je vodila do ožjega grebena.En: The path led to a narrow ridge.Sl: Ledene sveče so visile z dreves.En: Icicles hung from the trees.Sl: Narava je bila čudovita.En: Nature was beautiful.Sl: A kmalu je prišla kriza.En: But soon a crisis arrived.Sl: Pot je postajala strma in ozka.En: The path became steep and narrow.Sl: Matjažu se je začela vrteti glava.En: Matjaž started getting dizzy.Sl: Pogledal je navzdol.En: He looked down.Sl: Strah ga je paraliziral.En: Fear paralyzed him.Sl: "Nič ne bo, dovolj imam!En: "I can't do it, I've had enough!"Sl: " je rekel in se ustavil.En: he said and stopped.Sl: Nina in Gregor sta ga pogledala zaskrbljeno.En: Nina and Gregor looked at him worriedly.Sl: Vedela sta, kako pomembna je ta pot za njega.En: They knew how important this path was for him.Sl: "Pomislimo na Prešernov pogum," je rekla Nina.En: "Let's think of Prešeren's courage," said Nina.Sl: "Poglej okoli sebe.En: "Look around you.Sl: Vse je stabilno.En: Everything is stable.Sl: Mi smo tukaj s tabo.En: We are here with you."Sl: " Gregor je prikimal.En: Gregor nodded.Sl: "Cel dan čakamo na ta trenutek," je dodal.En: "We've been waiting for this moment all day," he added.Sl: Matjaž je dih jemal hladen zrak in zbral pogum.En: Matjaž breathed in the cold air and gathered courage.Sl: Srce mu je razbijalo, a odločil se je vztrajati.En: His heart was pounding, but he decided to persevere.Sl: Počasi in previdno je premagal ozko polico.En: Slowly and carefully, he overcame the narrow ledge.Sl: Srce mu je pljusknilo od olajšanja, ko je dosegel razgledno točko.En: His heart leapt with relief when he reached the viewpoint.Sl: Pogled se je odpiral na bele gore v daljavi.En: The view opened up to white mountains in the distance.Sl: "Uspelo mi je!En: "I did it!"Sl: " je zaklical Matjaž.En: shouted Matjaž.Sl: Njegov obraz je razsvetlil širok nasmeh.En: His face lit up with a broad smile.Sl: Občutek je imel, da se je znebil nevidnih okov.En: He felt as if he had shed invisible shackles.Sl: Nina in Gregor sta ga objela.En: Nina and Gregor embraced him.Sl: "Ponosen sem nate," je rekel Gregor.En: "I'm proud of you," said Gregor.Sl: "To je šele začetek," je dodala Nina z nasmehom.En: "This is just the beginning," added Nina with a smile.Sl: Matjaž je doživel svojo zmago.En: Matjaž experienced his victory.Sl: Strah je postal manjši.En: The fear became smaller.Sl: Odločil se je, da bo v prihodnosti premagoval še večje izzive.En: He decided that in the future, he would overcome even greater challenges.Sl: Zdaj je vedel, da ga bodo moč volje in prijatelji podpirali pri kakršnemkoli vzponu.En: Now he knew that his willpower and friends would support him in any ascent.Sl: Čutil je, da ta zima nosi posebno simboliko, isto kot praznik, ki se približuje – pogum, vztrajnost in veselje do življenja.En: He felt that this winter carried a special symbolism, just like the approaching holiday – courage, perseverance, and the joy of life. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: pričakovanjegathered: zbralicrackling: prasketalfireplace: kaminuwarming: dvigoval toplinoascend: vzpenjatiridge: grebenicicles: ledene svečefear: ...
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