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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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  • Unveiling Secrets in Spring: A Tale of Courage and Connection

    Unveiling Secrets in Spring: A Tale of Courage and Connection
    Mar 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Secrets in Spring: A Tale of Courage and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-27-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanski Nebotičnik je v pomladnem jutru sijal v svoji veličastni Art Deco lepoti.En: The Ljubljanski Nebotičnik shone in its magnificent Art Deco beauty on a spring morning.Sl: Sonce je razpršilo svoje tople žarke skozi velika okna kavarne na vrhu stavbe.En: The sun's warm rays streamed through the large windows of the café at the top of the building.Sl: Anže in Živa sta sedela ob oknu, gledala sta na cvetočo prestolnico, ki je spodaj brbotalo življenje.En: Anže and Živa sat by the window, looking at the blossoming capital, which was buzzing with life below.Sl: Velika noč je pred vrati in povsod so bile znane barve pomladi.En: Easter was just around the corner, and the familiar colors of spring were everywhere.Sl: Anže je popil požirek kave, a njegov pogled ni bil na panoramo Ljubljane.En: Anže took a sip of coffee, but his gaze was not on the panorama of Ljubljana.Sl: Njegove oči so bile na Živi.En: His eyes were on Živa.Sl: Vedel je, da ima nekaj pomembnega, o čemer morata govoriti.En: He knew there was something important they needed to discuss.Sl: Njena skrivnost je tiho odzvanjala med njima kot napeljana struna, ki bi kmalu lahko počila.En: Her secret quietly resonated between them like a taut string that could soon snap.Sl: "Bilo je dobro, da sva prišla sem," je začel Anže, negotovo gledajoč okrog sebe.En: "It was good we came here," Anže began, uncertainly glancing around.Sl: "Živa, nekaj morava razčistiti."En: "Živa, we need to clear something up."Sl: Živa je vedela.En: Živa knew.Sl: Vedela je že dolgo, da bo ta dan prišel.En: She had known for a long time that this day would come.Sl: Njene oči so za trenutek zatemnele, vendar se je zbrala.En: Her eyes darkened for a moment, but she composed herself.Sl: Usmerila je pogled v Anžeta in mu rahlo pokimala.En: She directed her gaze at Anže and nodded slightly.Sl: "Kaj je narobe, Anže?" je vprašala, čeprav je slutnja odgovorila pred njenimi besedami.En: "What’s wrong, Anže?" she asked, though her intuition had answered before her words.Sl: Tišina je bila gostejša kot kdajkoli.En: The silence was thicker than ever.Sl: "Vem za tvojo skrivnost, Živa," je končno rekel Anže, glas mu je trepetal, vendar pogum ga ni zapustil.En: "I know about your secret, Živa," Anže finally said, his voice trembling, but his courage did not leave him.Sl: "Vem, da si se bala o tem govoriti.En: "I know you were afraid to talk about it.Sl: A želim vedeti resnico.En: But I want to know the truth.Sl: Ne zato, da te prizadenem, ampak zato, da razumeva drug drugega bolje."En: Not to hurt you, but so we can understand each other better."Sl: Živa je povesila pogled.En: Živa lowered her gaze.Sl: Roke je sklenila v naročju in tiho vdihnila.En: She clasped her hands in her lap and took a quiet breath.Sl: "Rada bi ti povedala.En: "I wanted to tell you.Sl: Ampak tako zelo sem se bala... Bala sem se, kaj boš mislil o meni."En: But I was so afraid... Afraid of what you would think of me."Sl: Anže je čakal.En: Anže waited.Sl: Čutil je, kako ljudje okoli njiju praznujejo, polni smeha in veselja zaradi velikonočnih praznikov.En: He felt how people around them celebrated, full of laughter and joy because of Easter holidays.Sl: Toda zdaj je bila pomembna le njuna povezanost in resnica, ki je morala na dan.En: But now, only their connection and the truth that needed to come out were important.Sl: Živa je nežno ujela njegove roke.En: Živa gently caught his hands.Sl: "Imam preteklost, ki sem jo želela pozabiti.En: "I have a past that I wanted to forget.Sl: Nisem vedela, kako bi ti povedala.En: I didn’t know how to tell you.Sl: Boji me, da bi izgubila vse, kar imava."En: I’m afraid of losing everything we have."Sl: Anže jo je stisnil za roke in z očmi, polnimi razumevanja, je dejal:En: Anže squeezed her hands and, with eyes full of understanding, said:Sl: "Ni ti treba sama nositi tega bremena, Živa.En: "You don’t have to carry this burden alone, Živa.Sl: Skupaj bomo našli pot.En: Together, we’ll find a way.Sl: Iskrenost naju lahko le še bolj poveže."En: Honesty can only connect us more."Sl: S postopnim nasmehom, ki je razsvetlil njen obraz, je Živa začutila olajšanje.En: With a gradual smile that lit up her face, Živa felt relief.Sl: Končno je začela deliti svojo zgodbo, o preteklosti, ki jo je bila poskušala zanikati, a sedaj je našla pogum, da jo sooči.En: She finally began sharing her story, about a past she had tried to deny, but now found the courage to face.Sl: Anžetova podpora ji je dala moč, da se je odprla.En: Anže’s support gave her the strength to open up.Sl: Na koncu njunega pogovora je bilo jasno, da sta oba zrasla – Anže v svojem pogumu in želji po neovirani ...
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  • Bright Beginnings: Green Innovations Rise in Ljubljana

    Bright Beginnings: Green Innovations Rise in Ljubljana
    Mar 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Bright Beginnings: Green Innovations Rise in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-27-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Nebo nad Ljubljano je bilo tiste pomladne srede jasno in modro.En: The sky above Ljubljana was clear and blue on that spring Wednesday.Sl: Sončni žarki so sijali na moderni stolpnici, ki se je dvigovala nad mestom.En: The sun's rays glinted off the modern skyscraper towering above the city.Sl: Opazovalna ploščad, visoko nad tlemi, je bila idealen kraj za sestanek.En: The observation deck, high above the ground, was an ideal place for a meeting.Sl: Jure je stal ob stekleni ograji in pogledoval na mesto spodaj.En: Jure stood by the glass railing and looked over the city below.Sl: Bil je poln energije in pričakovanja.En: He was full of energy and anticipation.Sl: "Mateja, Anja, hvala, da sta prišli," je začel Jure, ko sta se pridružili na terasi.En: "Mateja, Anja, thank you for coming," Jure began as they joined him on the terrace.Sl: Mateja je s seboj prinesla mapo, polno poslovnih dokumentov, Anja pa svoj tablični računalnik.En: Mateja brought along a folder full of business documents, while Anja had her tablet.Sl: "Upam, da bosta navdušeni nad mojim projektom.En: "I hope you both will be excited about my project."Sl: "Mateja je previdno pogledala Jureta.En: Mateja looked cautiously at Jure.Sl: "Želim slišati več o finančni plati.En: "I want to hear more about the financial side.Sl: Kakšne so projekcije in tveganja?En: What are the projections and risks?"Sl: " Anja je prikimala.En: Anja nodded.Sl: "In kako bo projekt sprejel trg?En: "And how will the project be received by the market?Sl: Kakšna je potreba zanj?En: What is the demand for it?"Sl: "Jure je globoko vdihnil.En: Jure took a deep breath.Sl: "Gre za novo tehnologijo zelene gradnje.En: "It's about new green building technology.Sl: Uporabili bomo inovativen material, ki zmanjšuje ogljični odtis.En: We'll use an innovative material that reduces the carbon footprint.Sl: Imamo tudi načrt za hitro in učinkovito gradnjo.En: We also have a plan for fast and efficient construction."Sl: "Mateja je dvignila obrv.En: Mateja raised an eyebrow.Sl: "Tveganja, Jure.En: "Risks, Jure.Sl: Kaj, če ne bo povpraševanja?En: What if there's no demand?"Sl: ""Prav imate," je odvrnil Jure.En: "You're right," Jure replied.Sl: "Zato sem pripravil revidiran poslovni model.En: "That's why I've prepared a revised business model."Sl: " Odprl je svojo mapo in pokazal načrte.En: He opened his folder and showed the plans.Sl: "Tukaj so ocene stroškov.En: "Here are the cost estimates.Sl: Zmanjšali smo tveganja z zavarovanjem zaloge in fleksibilnim proračunom.En: We've mitigated risks by insuring the stock and having a flexible budget."Sl: "Anja je pritisnila nekaj tipk na tablici.En: Anja tapped a few keys on her tablet.Sl: "Poglejmo tudi tržno analizo.En: "Let's also look at the market analysis.Sl: Kdo so naši potencialni kupci?En: Who are our potential buyers?"Sl: "Jure je prikimal.En: Jure nodded.Sl: "Ekološko zavedni vlagatelji in podjetniki, ki želijo trajnostne rešitve.En: "Environmentally conscious investors and entrepreneurs seeking sustainable solutions."Sl: "Pogovor se je stopnjeval, ko je Jure izpostavil dodatne raziskave.En: The conversation intensified as Jure highlighted additional research.Sl: "Tu so novi podatki, ki potrjujejo priložnosti v tem segmentu.En: "Here are new data confirming the opportunities in this segment."Sl: "Mateja je tiho pregledala dokumente.En: Mateja quietly reviewed the documents.Sl: Po krajšem premisleku je rekla: "Dobro, Jure.En: After a brief consideration, she said, "Alright, Jure.Sl: Tvoja predanost in podatki so me prepričali.En: Your dedication and data have convinced me.Sl: Vstopila bom kot vlagateljica.En: I'll come on board as an investor."Sl: "Anja se je nasmehnila.En: Anja smiled.Sl: "Tudi jaz sem za.En: "I'm in too.Sl: Nujno potrebujete nekoga z mojimi tehničnimi veščinami.En: You absolutely need someone with my technical skills."Sl: "Jure je olajšano izdihnil.En: Jure exhaled with relief.Sl: "Hvala, obema.En: "Thank you, both.Sl: Oba vidva sta mi pokazala, da recept za uspeh vključuje tudi potrpežljivost in prilagajanje.En: You've shown me that the recipe for success includes patience and adaptability."Sl: "Sončni žarki so se bleščali na steklenih stenah stolpnice.En: The sun's rays sparkled on the glass walls of the skyscraper.Sl: Sestanek je končan, a prihodnost projekta je bila vidno svetla, podobno kot pomladni dan v Ljubljani, ki je obetal nove začetke pred prihajajočo veliko nočjo.En: The meeting was over, but the future of the project was visibly bright, much like the spring day in Ljubljana, promising new beginnings ahead of the upcoming Easter. Vocabulary Words:glinted: sijaliobservation deck: opazovalna ploščadanticipation: pričakovanjacautiously: ...
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  • From Nerves to Notes: Matej's Musical Journey Unveiled

    From Nerves to Notes: Matej's Musical Journey Unveiled
    Mar 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Nerves to Notes: Matej's Musical Journey Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-26-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Spomladi, ko sonce razveseljuje ljubljanske ulice in se narava prebuja, so se Matej, Nik in Tina pripravljali na letno solo pevko tekmovanje na Ljubljanski srednji šoli.En: In the spring, when the sun cheers up the ljubljanske streets and nature awakens, Matej, Nik, and Tina were preparing for the annual solo singing competition at the Ljubljana High School.Sl: Matej, zadržani fant s skritim talentom, si je želel dokazati, da je sposoben slediti svoji ljubezni do glasbe.En: Matej, a reserved boy with a hidden talent, wanted to prove that he was capable of pursuing his love for music.Sl: Nik, njegov najboljši prijatelj in veder sopotnik, je stal ob strani z nasvetom in spodbudo.En: Nik, his best friend and cheerful companion, stood by with advice and encouragement.Sl: Tina, že znana po svojih uspehih, je bila favoritka, vendar ni izgubila svoje prijaznosti.En: Tina, already known for her successes, was the favorite, but she hadn't lost her kindness.Sl: Avditorij na šoli je bil živahen.En: The school auditorium was lively.Sl: Vrste stolov so bile napolnjene z dijaki, učitelji in starši.En: Rows of seats were filled with students, teachers, and parents.Sl: Pomladno sonce je skozi velika okna sipalo topel sijaj na oder, obdan s pastelno obarvanimi velikonočnimi okraski.En: The spring sun poured a warm glow through the large windows onto the stage, surrounded by pastel-colored Easter decorations.Sl: Cilj vseh nastopajočih je bil biti najboljši, posebej za Mateja, ki je želel osvajati scene z lastno skladbo.En: The goal of all the performers was to be the best, especially for Matej, who wanted to conquer the stage with his own composition.Sl: Bal se je, a hkrati občutil drobno iskrice vznemirjenja.En: He was afraid, yet simultaneously felt small sparks of excitement.Sl: "Matej, ti to zmoreš," ga je vedno znova opominjal Nik.En: "Matej, you can do it," Nik reminded him time and again.Sl: "Tvoj glas bo osvojil vse, ko te bodo slišali.En: "Your voice will win over everyone when they hear you."Sl: "Na dan tekmovanja, ko so imeli nastopajoči pripravljenost, se je Matejeva živčnost povečala.En: On the day of the competition, as the performers prepared, Matej's nervousness increased.Sl: Globe vdihi, ki mu jih je svetoval Nik, so delovali deloma, ampak pod težo pričakovanj so začeli bledeti.En: The deep breaths Nik advised him to take worked partially, but under the weight of expectations, they began to fade.Sl: Tina se je sprehodila mimo in mu z nasmehom zaželela srečo.En: Tina walked by and wished him luck with a smile.Sl: Njena samozavest je bila nalezljiva.En: Her confidence was infectious.Sl: Ko je prišel trenutek Matejevega nastopa, se je stopil na oder.En: When the time came for Matej's performance, he stepped onto the stage.Sl: Tam je stal pod toplimi reflektorji in gledal množico.En: There he stood under the warm spotlights, looking at the crowd.Sl: Občutek tesnobe ga je preplavil.En: A feeling of anxiety overwhelmed him.Sl: Njegovi prsti so drhteli, ko je prijel kitaro.En: His fingers trembled as he took hold of his guitar.Sl: Začel je prepevati svojo pesem.En: He began to sing his song.Sl: Glas mu je zvenel tiho, a kmalu je pridobival moč.En: His voice sounded quiet but soon gained strength.Sl: Nenadoma, sredi pesmi, se je zataknil.En: Suddenly, in the middle of the song, he got stuck.Sl: Besede so mu izginile iz spomina.En: The words slipped from his memory.Sl: Njegovo srce je pravkar zdrsnilo v prazno.En: His heart had just sunk into a void.Sl: Matej je zaprl oči, povezal se s svojimi čustvi in začel improvizirati.En: Matej closed his eyes, connected with his emotions, and began to improvise.Sl: Pesem je postala nekaj drugega, nekaj bolj osebnega.En: The song turned into something else, something more personal.Sl: Ko je končal, je avditorij obstal v tišini.En: When he finished, the auditorium fell silent.Sl: Nato je eksplodiral z aplavzom in vzkliki pohval.En: Then it erupted into applause and shouts of praise.Sl: Matej je odprl oči in videl nasmehe ter občudovanje okoli sebe.En: Matej opened his eyes and saw smiles and admiration all around him.Sl: Ni zmagal na tekmovanju, a je prejel posebno pohvalo za pogum in izvirnost.En: He did not win the competition, but he received special commendation for his courage and originality.Sl: Matej je odkorakal z odra z novo pridobljenim zaupanjem vase.En: Matej walked off the stage with newfound confidence in himself.Sl: Rozumel je, da je njegova družina ponosna nanj ne glede na rezultat.En: He understood that his family was proud of him regardless of the outcome.Sl: In kar je najpomembneje, spoznal je, da je resnični uspeh v tem, da slediš svoji strasti, zaupaš vase in deliš svojo glasbo s svetom.En: And most ...
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