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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.

Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, or Ljubljana Castle? Maybe you want to speak Slovenian with your grandparents from Ljubljana?

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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  • Mystery in Bloom: The Secret Orchid of Ljubljanski Garden

    Mystery in Bloom: The Secret Orchid of Ljubljanski Garden
    Apr 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery in Bloom: The Secret Orchid of Ljubljanski Garden Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-04-26-07-38-18-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sončni žarki so rahlo sijali na potki skozi Ljubljanski botanični vrt.En: The sun's rays gently shone on the path through the Ljubljanski Botanical Garden.Sl: Vonj po svežem cvetju je napolnjeval zrak, medtem ko so se gostje sprehajali med cvetočimi rododendroni in tulipani, ki so mahali v nežnem pomladnem vetru.En: The scent of fresh flowers filled the air as visitors strolled among the blooming rhododendrons and tulips waving in the gentle spring breeze.Sl: Priprave za bližajoči se praznik dela so zavzele vrt.En: Preparations for the upcoming Labor Day celebration had taken over the garden.Sl: Na zelenicah so postavljali šotore in stojnice, vse je živelo.En: Tents and stalls were being set up on the lawns, everything was alive.Sl: Matej, mladi botanik, je hodil po vrtu s skrbnim izrazom na obrazu.En: Matej, a young botanist, walked through the garden with a concerned expression on his face.Sl: Izginila je ena najredkejših orhidej, prav v času, ko so se pripravljali na razstavo pomladnih rož.En: One of the rarest orchids had disappeared, right when they were preparing for the spring flower exhibition.Sl: To je bila velika težava.En: This was a big problem.Sl: Vse oči so bile uprte v Mateja, da bo rešil to skrivnost.En: All eyes were on Matej to solve this mystery.Sl: Medtem je Tanja, navdušenka nad starimi zgodbami, sedela na klopi z zvezkom v roki.En: Meanwhile, Tanja, an enthusiast of old stories, sat on a bench with a notebook in her hand.Sl: Vedno je verjela, da ima vsak kotiček vrta svojo zgodbo.En: She always believed that every corner of the garden held its own story.Sl: Ko je slišala o izgubljeni orhideji, ji je v misli takoj prišla legenda, o kateri je brala v starih zapisih.En: When she heard about the missing orchid, a legend she had read in old records immediately came to mind.Sl: Verjela je, da je izginotje povezano s staro pripovedko o skrivnem delu vrta, kjer cvetijo rastline, ki jih nihče ne vidi.En: She believed the disappearance was connected to an old tale about a secret part of the garden where plants bloom unseen.Sl: "Matej, poslušaj," je rekla Tanja, ko sta se srečala.En: "Matej, listen," said Tanja when they met.Sl: "Stara legenda pravi, da v vrtu obstaja skrit odsek, in mislim, da je naša orhideja tam.En: "An old legend says there's a hidden section in the garden, and I think our orchid is there."Sl: "Matej je zavzdihnil.En: Matej sighed.Sl: "Tanja, ne moremo se zanašati na zgodbe.En: "Tanja, we can't rely on stories.Sl: Moramo uporabiti znanost.En: We need to use science."Sl: ""Daj, enkrat prisluhni," ga je prepričevala.En: "Come on, just listen once," she persuaded him.Sl: Kljub njegovim dvomom je bil Matej dovolj pameten, da je vedel, kako hitro razrešitev potrebuje.En: Despite his doubts, Matej was smart enough to realize how urgently a resolution was needed.Sl: Odpravil se je v arhiv vrta, da bi prebijal skozi prah starih knjig.En: He headed to the garden's archive to sift through the dust of old books.Sl: Njegovo srce je poteplo, ko je našel star dnevnik, skrit v kotu.En: His heart raced when he found an old journal, hidden in the corner.Sl: Strani dnevnika so bile krhke, a pisava je še vedno govorila zgodbo o posebnem kraju, kjer se skrivajo nevidne lepote narave.En: The pages of the journal were fragile, but the writing still told a story of a special place where the invisible beauties of nature were hidden.Sl: "Tole moram prebrati," je zamrmral Matej.En: "I must read this," Matej murmured.Sl: Naslednje jutro sta Matej in Tanja, zdaj združena v iskanju, preizkušala sledove iz dnevnika.En: The next morning, Matej and Tanja, now united in their quest, followed the clues from the journal.Sl: Na poti sta našla skriti del vrta, prekrit z vinsko trto in gostim grmičevjem.En: On their way, they found a hidden part of the garden, covered with vines and dense shrubs.Sl: Tam je bilo.En: There it was.Sl: Izgubljena orhideja, skrita v barvi, ki se je zlivala z okolico, nepravilno označena in zapisana kot nekaj drugega skozi čas.En: The lost orchid, hidden in a color that blended with the surroundings, incorrectly labeled and recorded as something else over time.Sl: Tanja je zmagoslavno pogledala Mateja, ki je bil presenečen nad najdbo.En: Tanja looked triumphantly at Matej, who was astonished by the discovery.Sl: "Jasno je, da moraš včasih združiti zgodbo in znanost.En: "It’s clear that sometimes you have to combine story and science."Sl: "Oba sta se nasmehnila ob spoznanju, da je vsaka zgodba lahko del rešitve.En: They both smiled upon realizing that every story could be part of the solution.Sl: Bližali so se praznik dela, Matej pa je bolj cenil Tanjo in njen pogled na svet.En: As Labor Day approached, Matej had a greater ...
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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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