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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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  • Capturing Community: How a Lake Project Sparked Artistic Renewal

    Capturing Community: How a Lake Project Sparked Artistic Renewal
    Mar 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Capturing Community: How a Lake Project Sparked Artistic Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-09-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je sedel v majhni kavarni ob Blejskem jezeru.En: Matej was sitting in a small cafe by Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled).Sl: Razmišljal je o naslednjem fotografskem projektu.En: He was thinking about his next photography project.Sl: Kavarna je bila prijetna, z majhnimi lesenimi mizami in cvetjem na oknih.En: The cafe was cozy, with small wooden tables and flowers on the windows.Sl: Matej je vrtel kavo v skodelici in gledal na jezero.En: Matej was swirling his coffee in the cup and looking at the lake.Sl: Bil je pomladni dan in sonce je sijalo skozi oblake.En: It was a spring day and the sun was shining through the clouds.Sl: V trenutku ga je iz razmišljanja predramil smeh.En: In an instant, he was startled out of his thoughts by laughter.Sl: Dvignil je pogled in zagledal Katjo, prijateljico, ki je stregla gostom.En: He looked up and saw Katja, a friend who was serving the guests.Sl: Z njo je bila Nika, ki jo Matej še ni poznal.En: With her was Nika, whom Matej had not met yet.Sl: Katja je pomahala in ju predstavila.En: Katja waved and introduced them.Sl: "Nika, to je Matej," je rekla.En: "Nika, this is Matej," she said.Sl: "Je fotograf in strasten veslač.En: "He's a photographer and an avid rower."Sl: ""Prav tako kot ti," je dodala Nika s toplim smehom.En: "Just like you," added Nika with a warm laugh.Sl: "Res?En: "Really?Sl: Ti si veslač?En: You row?"Sl: " je vprašala Mateja in se nasmehnila.En: she asked Matej with a smile.Sl: "Ja, veslanje mi je najljubši šport," je odgovoril Matej.En: "Yes, rowing is my favorite sport," replied Matej.Sl: "In ti?En: "And you?Sl: Kaj počneš?En: What do you do?"Sl: ""Delam na projektu za ohranitev jezera," je razložila Nika.En: "I'm working on a project to preserve the lake," Nika explained.Sl: "Želim, da ljudje razumejo, kako pomembno je čuvati našo naravo.En: "I want people to understand how important it is to protect our nature."Sl: "Matej je bil očaran.En: Matej was captivated.Sl: Njena strast je bila nalezljiva.En: Her passion was contagious.Sl: Zdelo se mu je, da je našel novo inspiracijo.En: He felt like he had found new inspiration.Sl: "Mogoče bi lahko sodelovala," je predlagal previdno.En: "Maybe we could collaborate," he suggested cautiously.Sl: "Moj naslednji projekt bi lahko bil povezan z jezerom.En: "My next project could be related to the lake."Sl: "Nika je veselo prikimala.En: Nika nodded happily.Sl: "To bi bilo super!En: "That would be great!Sl: Fotografije bi lahko pomagale pri osveščanju.En: Photos could help raise awareness."Sl: "Dogovorila sta se, da se bosta srečala, ko bo Nika organizirala dogodek za skupnost.En: They agreed to meet when Nika organized a community event.Sl: Matej je bil navdušen nad novim izzivom.En: Matej was excited about the new challenge.Sl: Naslednjih nekaj dni je preživel v pripravi.En: He spent the next few days preparing.Sl: Prišel je dan dogodka.En: The day of the event arrived.Sl: Matej je hodil po obali jezera, lovil popolne trenutke s fotoaparatom.En: Matej walked along the shore of the lake, capturing perfect moments with his camera.Sl: Ujemal je čudovite podobe narave in ljudi.En: He caught beautiful images of nature and people.Sl: Sonce se je lesketalo na vodi, labodi so plavali mirno po jezeru.En: The sun sparkled on the water, swans glided peacefully across the lake.Sl: Bledski grad je stal ponosno v ozadju, kot da bi čuval svojo okolico.En: Bledski grad (Bled Castle) stood proudly in the background, as if guarding its surroundings.Sl: Ko se je dan bližal koncu, je Matej ujel serijo fotografij, ki so natančno pokazale lepoto jezera in pomen Nikinega dela.En: As the day was coming to an end, Matej captured a series of photographs that precisely showcased the beauty of the lake and the significance of Nika's work.Sl: Te fotografije je razstavil na koncu dogodka.En: These photographs were exhibited at the end of the event.Sl: Lokalna skupnost je bila navdušena.En: The local community was thrilled.Sl: Nikina pobuda je začela pridobivati več podpore.En: Nika's initiative started to gain more support.Sl: Videti vse te ljudi, ki so podpirali njen projekt, jo je napolnilo z upanjem.En: Seeing all these people supporting her project filled her with hope.Sl: Matej je bil prav tako zadovoljen.En: Matej was just as pleased.Sl: Njegove fotografije so služile velikemu namenu.En: His photographs served a greater purpose.Sl: Našel je novo perspektivo v svojem delu in spoznal vrednost pravega pomena za svojo umetnost.En: He found a new perspective in his work and realized the value of having true meaning in his art.Sl: Nika in Matej sta postala prijatelja.En: Nika and Matej became friends.Sl: Njune ideje in prizadevanja so postale močnejše skupaj.En: Their ideas and efforts ...
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  • Capes, Chickens, and Celebration: A Farm's Springtime Surprise

    Capes, Chickens, and Celebration: A Farm's Springtime Surprise
    Mar 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Capes, Chickens, and Celebration: A Farm's Springtime Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-08-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Na kmetiji, kjer se zrak meša z vonjem cvetočih divjih cvetov in na bližnjih hribih melodijami ptičjega petja, se brata in sestra zavedata, da je prihod pomladi že tu.En: On the farm, where the air mingles with the scent of blooming wildflowers and the nearby hills echo with melodies of birdsong, a brother and sister become aware that the arrival of spring is already here.Sl: Mateja in Žiga sta živela skupaj na kmetiji, kjer sta obdelovala polja in skrbela za živali.En: Mateja and Žiga lived together on the farm, where they tended the fields and cared for the animals.Sl: A Mateja ni bila le marljiva kmetica, ampak tudi nepričakovani vir smeha in presenečenj.En: But Mateja was not only a diligent farmer; she was also an unexpected source of laughter and surprises.Sl: Bilo je zgodnje spomladansko jutro na kmetiji.En: It was an early spring morning on the farm.Sl: Mateja se je odločila, da bo letos na Mednarodni dan žensk nekaj posebnega.En: Mateja decided that this year, for International Women's Day, she would do something special.Sl: Žiga je veliko vedel o živinoreji in kmetovanju, vendar ni pričakoval, da ga bo sestra kdaj presenetila z njim neznanimi stvarmi.En: Žiga knew a lot about livestock and farming, but he never expected his sister to surprise him with things unfamiliar to him.Sl: Zato je Mateja v kuhinji sedela, navihana kot vedno, in pripravljala majhne ogrinjala iz pisanih kosov blaga.En: So, Mateja sat in the kitchen, as mischievous as ever, preparing small capes from colorful pieces of cloth.Sl: Ko je dan nastopil, je Mateja zvito zvezala ogrinjala okrog svojih kokoši.En: As the day broke, Mateja cunningly tied the capes around her chickens.Sl: Bila so res čudovita, v rdeči, plavi in zeleni barvi.En: They were truly beautiful, in red, blue, and green.Sl: Kokoši so izgledale prav praznično in nenavadno.En: The chickens looked quite festive and unusual.Sl: Žiga, ki je vedno ljubil novosti in posebno reja, zvinšal kokošnjak.En: Žiga, who always loved novelties and special breeds, peeked into the chicken coop.Sl: Njegove oči so se zasvetile.En: His eyes lit up.Sl: "Kaj pa so to za ene kokoši?En: "What kind of chickens are these?"Sl: " je vprašal z odprtimi usti.En: he asked, mouth agape.Sl: "To so posebna pasma, Žiga," mu je odgovorila Mateja s prikritim nasmehom.En: "These are a special breed, Žiga," Mateja replied with a concealed smile.Sl: "Pravim jim 'modne kokoši'.En: "I call them 'fashion chickens.'Sl: Si že slišal za kaj takega?En: Have you ever heard of such a thing?"Sl: "Žiga je bil navdušen in poln pohval.En: Žiga was thrilled and full of praise.Sl: Njegova sestra je bila res prava umetnica!En: His sister was truly an artist!Sl: Oddrsal je do vaške trgovine in povedal vselej sosedom, da ima na kmetiji modne kokoši, ki bodo postavile novo tradicijo.En: He skated over to the village store and told all the neighbors that he had fashionable chickens on the farm that would set a new tradition.Sl: Mateja je uživala v bratovem navdušenju, a vedela je, da veselja ne sme trajati predolgo.En: Mateja enjoyed her brother's enthusiasm but knew the joy shouldn't last too long.Sl: Nekaj dni kasneje, ko je Žiga povabil nepričakovane goste na ogled svojih "posebnih" kokoši, so ogrinjala začela padati.En: A few days later, when Žiga invited unexpected guests to see his "special" chickens, the capes started to fall off.Sl: V trenutku je okoli kokošnjaka nastopil smeh.En: Laughter erupted around the chicken coop.Sl: Mateja je stopila korak naprej in priznala: "Priznam!En: Mateja took a step forward and confessed, "I admit it!Sl: Bila je šala, v čast Mednarodnega dneva žensk!En: It was a joke, in honor of International Women's Day!"Sl: " Obrnila se je k Žigi in se opravičila.En: She turned to Žiga and apologized.Sl: "Želela sem, da razumeš, kako pomembne so ženske v tvojem življenju.En: "I wanted you to understand how important women are in your life."Sl: "Pogledala je svojega brata, medtem ko so se vsi smejali.En: She looked at her brother while everyone laughed.Sl: "No, zdaj je vse jasno," je dejal Žiga, oči pa so se lesketale od smeha.En: "Well, now it’s all clear," said Žiga, his eyes twinkling with laughter.Sl: "Moja sestra me je tokrat znova presenetila.En: "My sister has surprised me once again."Sl: "Nato je Žiga po premisleku organiziral manjše druženje na kmetiji, kjer so slavili ženske v svojih življenjih.En: After some thought, Žiga organized a small gathering on the farm to celebrate the women in their lives.Sl: Mateja se je zadovoljno smehljala, saj je njen namen dosegel cilj: Žiga je ne le našel novo spoštovanje do žensk, ampak je tudi priznal, kako pomembne so takšne majhne, a pomembne ...
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    18 mins
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