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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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  • Blooming Courage: A Spring Day in Tivoli Park

    Blooming Courage: A Spring Day in Tivoli Park
    Mar 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Blooming Courage: A Spring Day in Tivoli Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-04-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej stopi ven iz avtobusa in zadiha sveži pomladni zrak.En: Matej steps off the bus and breathes in the fresh spring air.Sl: Tivolski park je pred njim, zelen in poln možnosti.En: Tivoli Park is in front of him, green and full of possibilities.Sl: V bistvu ga je nekoliko strah.En: In truth, he is a little scared.Sl: To šolsko ekskurzijo je čakal, toda zdaj ni prepričan, če bo našel pogum, da spregovori z Anjo.En: He had been looking forward to this school trip, but now he's not sure if he'll find the courage to talk to Anja.Sl: Anja je vedno obdana s sošolkami, samozavestna in vesela.En: Anja is always surrounded by her classmates, confident and cheerful.Sl: Ob tem sončnem dopoldnevu v parku cvetijo prve cvetlice.En: On this sunny morning in the park, the first flowers are blooming.Sl: Matej opazuje mavrico barv, ki se razvijajo vse okrog njega.En: Matej observes the rainbow of colors unfolding all around him.Sl: Drevesa so začela brsteti, kar mu naravnost ogreje srce.En: The trees have started to bud, which warms his heart.Sl: Tudi on bi rad zacvetel v pogumu.En: He too would like to bloom with courage.Sl: Skupina učiteljev in učencev se premakne naprej.En: The group of teachers and students moves forward.Sl: Matej hodi ob strani, opazuje druge, a njegove misli so pri Anji.En: Matej walks to the side, watching others, but his thoughts are with Anja.Sl: Pravijo, da ima rada umetnost in zgodovino.En: They say she likes art and history.Sl: Matej se spomni velikega zgodovinskega kipa v zahodnem delu parka.En: Matej recalls the large historical statue in the western part of the park.Sl: Morda bi lahko to bil začetek pogovora.En: Maybe that could be the start of a conversation.Sl: Ko pridejo do kipa, opazi, da se Anja zaustavi in ga pregleduje.En: When they reach the statue, he notices that Anja stops and examines it.Sl: Srce mu močno bije.En: His heart pounds.Sl: Zbere pogum in pristopi bližje.En: He gathers the courage and steps closer.Sl: "Ali veš, kdo je to?En: "Do you know who this is?"Sl: " vpraša tiho.En: he asks quietly.Sl: Anja se obrne k njemu in se nasmehne.En: Anja turns to him and smiles.Sl: "Ne še, ampak bi rada izvedela.En: "Not yet, but I'd like to find out."Sl: "Matej pojasni zgodbo o kipu, kar ve, in se medtem počuti bolj samozavestno.En: Matej explains the story of the statue, what he knows, and in doing so, he feels more confident.Sl: Govorjenje o zgodovini, ki ga zanima, olajša stik.En: Talking about history, which interests him, eases the connection.Sl: Anja ga pozorno posluša in dodaja svoja razmišljanja.En: Anja listens attentively and adds her own thoughts.Sl: Počutijo se, kot bi se poznala že dolgo.En: They feel as if they have known each other for a long time.Sl: Ko se začne dan nagibati k koncu, Matej in Anja nadaljujeta pogovor, ko se vračata k avtobusu.En: As the day begins to draw to a close, Matej and Anja continue their conversation as they head back to the bus.Sl: Izmenjujeta kontaktne informacije in se dogovorita, da bosta kdaj skupaj raziskovala še več parkov v Ljubljani.En: They exchange contact information and agree to explore more parks in Ljubljana together sometime.Sl: Matej je vesel in ponosen.En: Matej is happy and proud.Sl: Prehodil je majhen, a pomemben korak.En: He has taken a small but significant step.Sl: Zavedel se je, da njegovi interesi niso njegovi sovražniki, ampak most do novih prijateljstev.En: He's realized that his interests are not his enemies, but a bridge to new friendships.Sl: Njegovo samozavest je začela brsteti skupaj s prvimi pomladnimi cvetovi v Tivolskem parku.En: His confidence has begun to bloom along with the first spring flowers in Tivoli Park. Vocabulary Words:steps off: stopi venbreathe: zadihatifresh: svežiscared: strahtrip: ekskurzijacourage: pogumsurrounded: obdanablooming: cvetijorainbow: mavricounfolding: razvijajobud: brstetiheart: srceteachers: učiteljevobserve: opazujestatue: kipexamines: pregledujegathers: zberequietly: tihosmiles: nasmehneattentively: pozornothoughts: razmišljanjadraw to a close: nagibati k koncuproud: ponosenrealized: zavedelinterests: interesienemies: sovražnikibridge: mostfriendships: prijateljstevconfidence: samozavestexplore: raziskovala
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    13 mins
  • Balancing Dreams and Health: A Startup's Crucial Decision

    Balancing Dreams and Health: A Startup's Crucial Decision
    Mar 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Balancing Dreams and Health: A Startup's Crucial Decision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-03-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanski Startup Inkubator je bil živahen tudi v pozni zimi.En: The Ljubljanski Startup Inkubator was lively even in late winter.Sl: Steklene stene so ponujale pogled na zgodovinsko arhitekturo mesta.En: The glass walls offered a view of the city's historic architecture.Sl: Aktivnost znotraj je bila intenzivna.En: The activity inside was intense.Sl: Mladi ljudje so delali pri računalnikih, medtem ko so poredko nameščene lončnice dodajale svežino prostoru.En: Young people were working at computers, while sparsely placed potted plants added freshness to the space.Sl: Matevž je stal pred skupino investitorjev.En: Matevž stood before a group of investors.Sl: Bil je poln energije, ko je začel svojo predstavitev.En: He was full of energy as he started his presentation.Sl: Njegova strast do ekološke tehnologije je bila očitna.En: His passion for ecological technology was evident.Sl: Želel je pridobiti sredstva za svojo novo idejo.En: He wanted to secure funding for his new idea.Sl: Vendar je v sebi skrival skrbi.En: However, he hid worries within himself.Sl: Njegovo zdravje ga je pogosto mučilo.En: His health often troubled him.Sl: Medtem ko je govoril, je postal nenadoma vrtoglaven.En: As he spoke, he suddenly became dizzy.Sl: Njegove besede so se začele mešati.En: His words began to blur.Sl: Čutil je, kako svet okoli njega izginja.En: He felt the world around him disappear.Sl: Nato je padel, omedlel na tla.En: Then he fell, fainting to the floor.Sl: Lara, njegova partnerka, ki je delala v inkubatorju, je hitro pohitela k njemu.En: Lara, his partner who worked in the incubator, quickly rushed to him.Sl: Pomagala mu je vstati.En: She helped him get up.Sl: "Si v redu?En: "Are you okay?"Sl: " ga je vprašala, ko se je končno spet zavedel.En: she asked when he finally regained consciousness.Sl: Matevž je prikimal, ampak tresel se je.En: Matevž nodded, but he was shaking.Sl: V mislih je bil še vedno odločen, da dokonča svojo predstavitev.En: In his mind, he was still determined to finish his presentation.Sl: Čez nekaj dni je bil dogovorjen nov sestanek z istimi investitorji.En: A few days later, another meeting with the same investors was arranged.Sl: Tokrat je Matevž sedel za mizo, nenavadno tiho.En: This time, Matevž sat at the table, unusually quiet.Sl: V bližini je bila Lara.En: Lara was nearby.Sl: Spodbujala ga je, naj dela korake previdno.En: She encouraged him to take cautious steps.Sl: Ko je sestanek potekal, je Matevž začutil znake omedlevice znova.En: During the meeting, Matevž felt signs of fainting again.Sl: Stisnil je zobe, a Lara ga je opazila.En: He clenched his teeth, but Lara noticed.Sl: "Matevž, potrebujemo odmor," je rekla mirno.En: "Matevž, we need a break," she said calmly.Sl: "Tvoja zdravje je najpomembnejše.En: "Your health is the most important."Sl: "Matevž je obotavljajoč se prikimal.En: Matevž hesitantly nodded.Sl: Vsak vdih je bil težak.En: Every breath was difficult.Sl: "Svet je bilo res da?En: "The world really was, right?"Sl: " vprašal je.En: he asked.Sl: Lara ga je prijela za roko.En: Lara took his hand.Sl: "Gremo k zdravniku zdaj.En: "Let's go to the doctor now.Sl: Investitorji bodo razumeli.En: The investors will understand."Sl: "Investitorje je presenetila njuna odločitev.En: The investors were surprised by their decision.Sl: Eden izmed njih je dejal: "Pozdravljamo tvojo odločitev, Matevž.En: One of them said, "We commend your decision, Matevž.Sl: Zdravje je na prvem mestu.En: Health comes first.Sl: Seveda bomo prestavili sestanek.En: Of course, we'll reschedule the meeting."Sl: "Ko sta zapustila inkubator, sta Matevž in Lara vedela, da sta sprejela pravo odločitev.En: As they left the incubator, Matevž and Lara knew they had made the right decision.Sl: Matevž je spoznal vrednost skrbi zase.En: Matevž realized the value of taking care of himself.Sl: Njegove sanje so bile še vedno žive, vendar ne na račun njegovega zdravja.En: His dreams were still alive, but not at the expense of his health.Sl: V prihodnjih tednih se je Matevževo zdravje izboljšalo.En: In the following weeks, Matevž's health improved.Sl: Spoznal je, kako pomembna je bila Larin podpora.En: He realized how important Lara's support had been.Sl: Njegova ideja o startupu je cvetela z novo energijo.En: His startup idea flourished with new energy.Sl: Naučil se je lekcije: ravnotežje je ključ do uspeha.En: He learned a lesson: balance is the key to success.Sl: Zdravje in ambicije lahko gresta z roko v roki.En: Health and ambition can go hand in hand.Sl: Konec koncev, Matevž je spoznal moč samospoštovanja in ljubezni.En: After all, Matevž understood the power of self-respect and love. Vocabulary Words:lively: živahenglass: steklenehistoric: ...
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    16 mins
  • Unveiling Trust: A Startup Tale of Collaboration and Discovery

    Unveiling Trust: A Startup Tale of Collaboration and Discovery
    Mar 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Trust: A Startup Tale of Collaboration and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-03-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Med hrupom in energijo ljubljanskega startup inkubatorja je Matej zaskrbljeno hodil.En: Amidst the noise and energy of the ljubljanski startup incubator, Matej paced anxiously.Sl: Bil je osredotočen na prihajajoče srečanje z vlagatelji.En: He was focused on the upcoming meeting with investors.Sl: Bilo je pozno v zimi in skozi zamegljena okna inkubatorja je bilo videti, da zunaj pada sneg.En: It was late winter, and through the fogged-up windows of the incubator, snow could be seen falling outside.Sl: Notranjost inkubatorja je bila polna mladih podjetnikov, ki so delali za svojimi prenosniki, na tablah so bile zapisane kreativne ideje.En: The interior of the incubator was filled with young entrepreneurs working on their laptops, with creative ideas written on whiteboards.Sl: Matej je s kotičkom očesa opazil Ano, njegovo kolegico in izjemno programerko.En: Matej caught a glimpse of Ana, his colleague and an outstanding programmer.Sl: Njena zbranost in natančnost sta bili znani vsem na inkubatorju.En: Her focus and precision were known to everyone at the incubator.Sl: Matej se je odločil, da jo prosi za pomoč. Pogovor je hitro stekel, ko ji je zaupal, da je prototip, ključen za srečanje, izginil.En: Matej decided to ask her for help, confiding in her that a prototype crucial for the meeting had gone missing.Sl: "Ali lahko pomagaš?" jo je vprašal.En: "Can you help?" he asked her.Sl: Ana je bila odločena. "Seveda, Matej. Sledila bom digitalnim sledem. Nekje mora biti zapis."En: Ana was resolute. "Of course, Matej. I'll track the digital trails. There must be a record somewhere."Sl: Inkubator je bil zaseden in kaotičen.En: The incubator was busy and chaotic.Sl: Povsod so se slišali zvoki tiskalnikov in pogovorov.En: Everywhere were the sounds of printers and conversations.Sl: Tekmovanje med ekipami je bilo skoraj otipljivo, vsak se je bal za svoj projekt.En: Competition among the teams was almost palpable, with everyone anxious about their project.Sl: Ana je pregledala laptop.En: Ana examined the laptop.Sl: "Začela bom z iskanjem v omrežju. Če je kdo dostopal do prototipa, bomo našli sled."En: "I'll start searching the network. If anyone accessed the prototype, we'll find traces."Sl: Matej jo je občudoval.En: Matej admired her.Sl: Natančno je vnašala ukaze in iskala namige.En: She was entering commands precisely and looking for clues.Sl: Po nekaj urah sta našla digitalne sledi, ki so jih vodile do spregledane shrambe v kletnih prostorih inkubatorja.En: After a few hours, they found digital traces that led them to an overlooked storage room in the basement of the incubator.Sl: "Tukaj je," je rekla Ana in odprla vrata shrambe.En: "Here it is," said Ana as she opened the storage room door.Sl: Tam, med škatlami in elektronskimi deli, je bil njihov prototip.En: There, among the boxes and electronic parts, was their prototype.Sl: "Ne morem verjeti," je rekel Matej.En: "I can't believe it," said Matej.Sl: Ana se je nasmehnila. "Včasih so odgovori tik pred nosom."En: Ana smiled. "Sometimes the answers are right under our noses."Sl: Vrnil sta se na svoje delovno mesto in pravočasno pripravila prototip za predstavitev.En: They returned to their workspace and prepared the prototype just in time for the presentation.Sl: Matej je počutil globoko hvaležnost do Ane.En: Matej felt deep gratitude towards Ana.Sl: Njena pomoč in strokovnost sta bila neprecenljiva.En: Her help and expertise were invaluable.Sl: Po srečanju z vlagatelji sta Matej in Ana sedela v skupnem prostoru.En: After the meeting with the investors, Matej and Ana sat in the common space.Sl: Matej je spoznal, da je uspeh v sodelovanju in zaupanju.En: Matej realized that success lies in collaboration and trust.Sl: Ana pa je ponosno spoznala, da lahko premaga nepričakovane izzive.En: Ana, on the other hand, proudly realized that she could overcome unexpected challenges.Sl: Njuno prijateljstvo in profesionalno zaupanje sta postala še močnejša.En: Their friendship and professional trust had grown even stronger.Sl: Inkubator je naprej utripal v svojem ritmu, ampak za Mateja in Ano je bil to začetek pomembnejšega projekta - projekt zaupanja in skupnega dela.En: The incubator continued to pulse with its own rhythm, but for Matej and Ana, it was the beginning of a more significant project - a project of trust and collaboration. Vocabulary Words:amidst: medanxiously: zaskrbljenoprototype: prototipoverlooked: spregledaneinvaluable: neprecenljivaresolve: odločenostconfiding: zauparesolute: odločenchaotic: kaotičenpalpable: otipljivoadmired: občudovalclues: namigedigital trails: digitalne sledistorage room: shrambaexpertise: strokovnostgratitude: hvaležnostperceived: spoznalcollaboration: sodelovanjetrust: ...
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    15 mins
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