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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.

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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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  • Nature's Whisper: Perseverance in the Arctic Research Quest

    Nature's Whisper: Perseverance in the Arctic Research Quest
    Feb 11 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Nature's Whisper: Perseverance in the Arctic Research Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-11-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Snežni veter je zavijal okoli postaje za raziskovanje na Arktiki.En: The snowy wind howled around the Arctic research station.Sl: Matej je strmel skozi zarošeno okno, zamišljen o svojem predstavitvenem projektu.En: Matej stared through the misted window, deep in thought about his presentation project.Sl: Vse, kar je videl, je bila neskončna belina snega ter ledu.En: All he could see was the endless whiteness of snow and ice.Sl: "Ali bom lahko zbral dovolj podatkov?En: "Will I be able to gather enough data?"Sl: " se je spraševal, medtem ko so njegovi kolegi Ana in Miha v laboratoriju obdelovali pretekle meritve.En: he wondered, while his colleagues Ana and Miha processed past measurements in the laboratory.Sl: Matej je bil strasten raziskovalec podnebnih sprememb.En: Matej was a passionate researcher of climate change.Sl: Njegova misija je bila razumeti, kako hitro se tundra spreminja.En: His mission was to understand how quickly the tundra was changing.Sl: A zima je bila neizprosna, temperature ekstremno nizke, nevihta, ki je divjala zadnje dni, pa je močno ovirala zunanje raziskovalno delo.En: But winter was relentless, temperatures were extremely low, and the storm that had raged in recent days had severely hampered outdoor research efforts.Sl: "Nikoli se ne bo umirilo," je zavzdihnil.En: "It will never calm down," he sighed.Sl: Toda Ana, vedra in optimistična, ga je spodbudila: "Matej, vedno imamo plan B.En: But Ana, cheerful and optimistic, encouraged him: "Matej, we always have a plan B.Sl: Vremenske razmere se lahko hitro spremenijo.En: Weather conditions can change quickly."Sl: "Miha, izkušen strokovnjak v teh ekstremnih pogojih, je dodal: "Točna ura v naravi ni vedno mogoča.En: Miha, an experienced expert in these extreme conditions, added, "Precise timing in nature is not always possible.Sl: Včasih moramo tvegati.En: Sometimes we have to take risks."Sl: "Matej je okleval.En: Matej hesitated.Sl: Razmišljal je, ali naj predstavi nepopolne podatke, saj je rok za simpozij bližal.En: He pondered whether to present incomplete data, as the symposium deadline was approaching.Sl: Odločil se je, da bo raje počakal in upal na spremembo vremena.En: He decided to wait and hope for a change in the weather.Sl: Naslednje jutro se je zgodilo tisto, kar je Ana napovedala.En: The next morning, what Ana predicted happened.Sl: Nebo se je razjasnilo, veter je potihnil.En: The sky cleared up, and the wind died down.Sl: "To je naša priložnost!En: "This is our opportunity!"Sl: " je zaklical Miha.En: shouted Miha.Sl: Vsi trije so hitro odšli iz postaje, zaviti v topla oblačila, ter nastavili opremo za zajem podatkov.En: All three quickly left the station, wrapped in warm clothing, and set up the equipment to capture data.Sl: Delali so hitro in učinkovito.En: They worked quickly and efficiently.Sl: Po nekaj urah so imeli vse, kar so potrebovali.En: After a few hours, they had everything they needed.Sl: Mateju se je zdelo, da je narava ponudila ravno to, kar je iskal.En: To Matej, it seemed that nature had offered exactly what he was seeking.Sl: Ko so se vrnili v postajo, je Matej začel pripravljati predstavitev.En: When they returned to the station, Matej began preparing his presentation.Sl: Tokrat je bil navdušen.En: This time he was excited.Sl: Podatki so bili točno to, kar je potreboval, da podpre svoje trditve o podnebnih spremembah.En: The data was exactly what he needed to support his claims about climate change.Sl: Na simpoziju je Matej stopil na oder z novim samozaupanjem.En: At the symposium, Matej stepped onto the stage with new confidence.Sl: Njegova predstavitev je bila nazorna in prepričljiva.En: His presentation was clear and convincing.Sl: Ko je zaključil, so se dvorano napolnili aplavzi.En: When he finished, the hall filled with applause.Sl: Matej je spoznal, da je vztrajnost ključna.En: Matej realized that perseverance is key.Sl: Naučil se je zaupati procesu in svoji ekipi.En: He learned to trust the process and his team.Sl: "Včasih narava sama pokaže pravo pot," je pomislil s toplino v srcu.En: "Sometimes nature itself shows the right way," he thought with warmth in his heart. Vocabulary Words:howled: zavijalmist: zarošenopassionate: strastenrelentless: neizprosnahampered: oviralaperseverance: vztrajnostpondered: raztreseno premišljevalgather: zbralmission: misijaseverely: močnoraged: divjalasigh: zavzdihniloptimistic: optimističnaprecise: točnaincomplete: nepopolneapproaching: bližalopportunity: priložnostcapture: zajemefficiently: učinkovitoclaims: trditveapplause: aplavziperseverance: vztrajnostencouraged: spodbudilatiming: uraclarity: preglednostrisks: tveganjasymposium: simpozijextreme: ekstremniwrap: zavitipresentation: predstavitev
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    14 mins
  • Trapped in Time: An Adventure in Abandoned Artistry

    Trapped in Time: An Adventure in Abandoned Artistry
    Feb 10 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Trapped in Time: An Adventure in Abandoned Artistry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-10-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Zadnje zimsko sonce je sijalo skozi razbita okna starega skladišča in risalo vzorce svetlobe na tla, prekrita s prahom in starim smetjem.En: The last winter sun shone through the broken windows of the old warehouse, casting patterns of light on the floors covered with dust and old debris.Sl: Matej in Nina sta se smejala, ko sta iskala najboljšo točko za fotografiranje.En: Matej and Nina were laughing as they searched for the best spot to take pictures.Sl: "To bo odlična slika!En: "This is going to be an amazing photo!"Sl: " je vzkliknil Matej, ko je našel kot s starim kovinskim sodom.En: exclaimed Matej as he found an angle with an old metal barrel.Sl: Nina je previdno stopala po škripajočih ploščah in preizkušala, kako trdna je njihova točka.En: Nina stepped cautiously on the creaky boards, testing how sturdy their spot was.Sl: "Moramo pohiteti.En: "We need to hurry.Sl: Baterije na telefonih so že skoraj prazne," je opozorila.En: The batteries in our phones are almost dead," she warned.Sl: "Samo še nekaj posnetkov," je rekel Matej, ne da bi se oziral okoli.En: "Just a few more shots," said Matej, without looking around.Sl: Poln energije je plezal po starih stopnicah in iskal bolj vznemirljivo ozadje.En: Full of energy, he climbed the old stairs to find a more exciting background.Sl: Kmalu pa je Nina opazila nekaj zaskrbljujočega.En: But soon Nina noticed something troubling.Sl: Velika vrata, skozi katera sta vstopila, so bila zdaj zaprta.En: The large door they had entered through was now closed.Sl: "Matej!En: "Matej!Sl: Vrata so zaklenjena!En: The door is locked!"Sl: " je zavpila.En: she shouted.Sl: Matejeva vesela grimasa je izginila.En: Matej's cheerful expression vanished.Sl: "Kaj pa zdaj?En: "What now?"Sl: " je vprašal s kančkom panike v glasu.En: he asked, with a hint of panic in his voice.Sl: A Matej ni bil dolgo potrt.En: But Matej wasn't upset for long.Sl: Predlagal je: "Glej, še vedno imamo možnost narediti neverjetne slike.En: He suggested, "Look, we still have the chance to take some amazing pictures.Sl: Preiskujmo še malo.En: Let's explore a bit more."Sl: "Nina je zavzdihnila, a se je strinjala.En: Nina sighed but agreed.Sl: "Dobro, ampak bodimo pametni.En: "Alright, but let's be smart.Sl: Ne moremo tukaj ostati za vedno.En: We can't stay here forever."Sl: "Sprehodila sta se po skladišču, odkrila stara vozila in staro dvigalo.En: They walked through the warehouse, discovering old vehicles and an old elevator.Sl: "Popolno za dramatično pozo," je rekel Matej in že plezal na staro dvigalo.En: "Perfect for a dramatic pose," said Matej, already climbing onto the old elevator.Sl: Toda, ko je stopil nanj, je dvigalo začelo hreščati in trzniti.En: However, as he stepped on it, the elevator began to creak and jolt.Sl: "Matej, bodi previden!En: "Matej, be careful!"Sl: " je zavpila Nina, ko je dvigalo začelo spuščati nenadzorovano.En: shouted Nina as the elevator started descending uncontrollably.Sl: Matej je poskakoval, a namesto strahu se mu je na obraz naselil različek.En: Matej was bouncing, but instead of fear, a grin settled on his face.Sl: Ko sta se končno umirila, sta skozi drobno okno opazila mimoidočega.En: Once they calmed down, they noticed a passerby through a tiny window.Sl: "Hej!En: "Hey!Sl: Pomoč!En: Help!"Sl: " je zavpila Nina in mahala z rokami.En: Nina shouted and waved her arms.Sl: Moški je opazil njuno situacijo in kmalu jima je prišel na pomoč.En: The man noticed their situation and soon came to their aid.Sl: Ko sta stopila na prosto, vdanega v smeh in rahlo pretepena, je Nina pogledala Mateja.En: When they stepped outside, filled with laughter and slightly bruised, Nina looked at Matej.Sl: "Priznam, bilo je noro, a zabavno," je rekla, nasmehnjena.En: "I admit, it was crazy but fun," she said, smiling.Sl: Matej je pokimal, tokrat z bolj premišljenim nasmehom.En: Matej nodded, this time with a more thoughtful smile.Sl: "Tvoje ideje so včasih res najboljše, Nina.En: "Your ideas are sometimes the best, Nina."Sl: "Zunaj sta bila spet svobodna, a bogatejša za zgodbo, ki jo bosta lahko delila.En: Outside, they were free again, but richer with a story they could share.Sl: S smehom sta gledala svoje posnetke, ki so bili zdaj še bolj zabavni kot sta si sprva zamislila.En: Laughing, they looked at their photos, which were now even more amusing than they had initially imagined.Sl: Njuna prijateljstvo je postalo močnejše in obe sta vedela, da je včasih kaos lahko sam po sebi najboljša dogodivščina.En: Their friendship had grown stronger, and both knew that sometimes chaos is the best adventure on its own. Vocabulary Words:casting: risalodebris: smetjembarrel: sodomcautiously: previdnocreaky: škripajočihsturdy: trdnashots: ...
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    15 mins
  • Conquering Heights: A Carnival Tale of Friendship and Courage

    Conquering Heights: A Carnival Tale of Friendship and Courage
    Feb 10 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Conquering Heights: A Carnival Tale of Friendship and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-10-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej in Nika sta korakala po zasneženih ulicah Ljubljane.En: Matej and Nika were walking through the snowy streets of Ljubljana.Sl: Bilo je pustno obdobje in okrog njiju so se smejali ljudje v pisanih maskah.En: It was the carnival season, and around them, people in colorful masks were laughing.Sl: Zvok harmonike je odmeval po mestu.En: The sound of an accordion echoed through the city.Sl: Ko sta prišla do vznožja Ljubljanskega gradu, se je Matej nasmehnil.En: When they reached the foot of Ljubljana Castle, Matej smiled.Sl: "Danes bomo osvojili vrh," je rekel Matej, z iskrico v očeh.En: "Today we will conquer the summit," Matej said, with a sparkle in his eyes.Sl: V glavi mu je še vedno odzvanjal smeh iz njunega otroštva, ko sta raziskovala skrivne kotičke Ljubljane.En: Laughter from their childhood, when they explored the hidden corners of Ljubljana, still echoed in his head.Sl: Vendar danes je bil njegov cilj drugačen.En: But today, his goal was different.Sl: Hotel je Niki pomagati premagati njen strah pred višino.En: He wanted to help Nika overcome her fear of heights.Sl: Nika je segla po njegovem roki.En: Nika reached for his hand.Sl: "Nisem prepričana, če zmorem," je priznala, ko sta stopila na prvo stopnico stolpa.En: "I'm not sure if I can do it," she admitted as they stepped onto the first step of the tower.Sl: Spiralno stopnišče se je dvigalo v nebo, obdano v starodavne kamnite stene, ki so dihale zgodovino.En: The spiral staircase rose into the sky, surrounded by ancient stone walls that breathed history.Sl: Matej je vedel, da mora najti način, da jo pomiri.En: Matej knew he needed to find a way to calm her.Sl: "Se spomniš tistega časa, ko sva v osnovni šoli tekmovala, kdo bo hitreje prismučal dol s hriba?En: "Do you remember that time in elementary school when we raced to see who would ski down the hill faster?"Sl: " se je pošalil.En: he joked.Sl: Nika se je zasmejala, spomnila se je padcev in smeha.En: Nika laughed, remembering the falls and the laughter.Sl: "Prav imaš," je rekla, medtem ko je počasi stopala naprej.En: "You're right," she said, while slowly stepping forward.Sl: "Če sem premagala strah pred padcem takrat, lahko to storim tudi zdaj.En: "If I conquered my fear of falling then, I can do it now."Sl: "Snežinke so se vrtinčile okrog nje kot drobne bele ptice, ko sta dosegla vrh.En: Snowflakes swirled around her like tiny white birds as they reached the top.Sl: Zavili so se na ozek razgledni balkon.En: They stepped onto the narrow observation balcony.Sl: Nika je globoko vdihnila.En: Nika took a deep breath.Sl: Mesto je ležalo pod njimi, prekrito s snežno odejo in svetilo v prazničnih barvah pustnih povork.En: The city lay below them, covered with a snowy blanket and shining in the festive colors of the carnival parade.Sl: "Kakšen razgled!En: "What a view!"Sl: " je dahnala, ko je njen strah počasi izpuhtel v zimskem vetru.En: she gasped as her fear slowly dissipated into the winter wind.Sl: Srce ji je še vedno divje razbijalo, a noge so bile trdno zasidrane na tleh.En: Her heart was still pounding wildly, but her feet were firmly planted on the ground.Sl: "Zmagala si," je rekel Matej, dvignil roko za high-five.En: "You did it," Matej said, raising his hand for a high-five.Sl: Nika ga je veselo udarila in se zasmejala, srečna zaradi svojega dosežka.En: Nika happily slapped it and laughed, thrilled with her achievement.Sl: Matej je pogledal svojo prijateljico in razumel, da ni le pomagal njej, ampak je tudi sam postajal boljša oseba.En: Matej looked at his friend and understood that he hadn't just helped her; he was also becoming a better person himself.Sl: Njuno prijateljstvo je danes postalo močnejše.En: Their friendship had grown stronger today.Sl: Sijaj luči iz mesta se je odbijal od njunih obrazov, in oba sta vedela, da bo vsak prihodnji izziv manj strašljiv.En: The glow of lights from the city reflected off their faces, and both knew that every future challenge would be less frightening.Sl: "Greva na kakav?En: "Shall we go for some hot cocoa?"Sl: " je Nika predlagala, ko sta se spustila po stopnicah.En: Nika suggested as they descended the stairs.Sl: "Seveda," je odgovoril Matej.En: "Of course," Matej replied.Sl: V srcu bo vedno nosil ta trenutek - pogled na Ljubljano z vrha gradu, ki je premagal strah in utrdil prijateljstvo.En: He would always carry this moment in his heart - the view of Ljubljana from the castle top, overcoming fear, and strengthening their friendship. Vocabulary Words:carnival: pustnoconquer: osvojilisummit: vrhsparkle: iskricaovercome: premagatiheights: višinoadmitted: priznalaspiral: spiralnosurrounded: obdanoancient: starodavnecorner: kotičkecalm: pomiribalcony: razglednifear: strahdissipated: ...
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    14 mins
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