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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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  • A Culinary Mix-Up Leads to Love in the Julijske Alpe

    A Culinary Mix-Up Leads to Love in the Julijske Alpe
    Mar 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Culinary Mix-Up Leads to Love in the Julijske Alpe Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-12-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Mateja je stala na sončni terasi alpskega letovišča, obkrožena z vonjem pomladi v Julijskih Alpah.En: Mateja stood on the sunny terrace of an alpine resort, surrounded by the scent of spring in the Julijske Alpe.Sl: Bil je Svetovni dan metuljev, in barviti metulji so plesali med cvetovi.En: It was World Butterfly Day, and colorful butterflies danced among the flowers.Sl: Ona je bila polna vznemirjenja, ker je končno prišla priložnost, da pokaže svoj talent priznanemu kuharskemu mojstru.En: She was full of excitement because the opportunity had finally come to showcase her talent to a renowned culinary master.Sl: Mateja je narobe razumela opis tečaja kuhanja in Roka ter Jureta prijavila na tečaj za pare.En: Mateja had misunderstood the description of the cooking class and had signed up Rok and Jure for a couples class.Sl: Oba fanta sta bila nekoliko presenečena, a sta hitro našla humor v situaciji.En: Both guys were a bit surprised, but they quickly found humor in the situation.Sl: Rok, ki je imel skrite simpatije do Mateje, je želel biti tam zaradi nje.En: Rok, who had a hidden crush on Mateja, wanted to be there because of her.Sl: Jure pa je bil vedno za dobro šalo.En: Jure was always up for a good joke.Sl: "Mateja," je rekel Rok, ko so vstopili v kuhinjo, "to ni tečaj za skupine.En: "Mateja," said Rok as they entered the kitchen, "this isn't a class for groups.Sl: To je za pare!En: It's for couples!"Sl: ""Ups," se je nasmehnila Mateja.En: "Oops," Mateja smiled.Sl: "Morda lahko vseeno iz tega nekaj dobimo.En: "Maybe we can still get something out of this."Sl: "Prostor je bil poln vonjev po svežih zeliščih in rahlem vonju po pečenem kruhu.En: The room was filled with the scents of fresh herbs and a slight smell of baked bread.Sl: Kuharski mojster je imel močan glas, a prijazen nasmeh.En: The culinary master had a strong voice but a kind smile.Sl: V zakulisju je Mateja morala hitro razmisliti, kako se pošteno izogniti nejasnostim.En: Behind the scenes, Mateja had to quickly think about how to fairly avoid the confusion.Sl: Odločila se je, da bi jim lahko šlo bolje, če bi se pretvarjali, da so par v trojici.En: She decided they might do better if they pretended to be a trio couple.Sl: Tečaj se je začel.En: The class began.Sl: Mateja je bila zbrana, medtem ko sta Rok in Jure norčavo tekmovala v rezanju zelenjave.En: Mateja was focused while Rok and Jure playfully competed in chopping vegetables.Sl: Včasih je moral Jure narediti korak nazaj zaradi premočnega smeha.En: Sometimes Jure had to step back due to overpowering laughter.Sl: Nato je prišel čas za pripravo flambéja.En: Then came the time to prepare the flambé.Sl: Ko je Jure dvignil posodo z omako, se je nasmehnil Roka, a nepričakovano zadel ob rob peči in ogenj je ušel.En: When Jure lifted the pan with the sauce, he smiled at Rok, but unexpectedly hit the edge of the stove and the fire escaped.Sl: Rok je zakričal, ko se je njegov predpasnik vnelo.En: Rok screamed as his apron caught fire.Sl: Mateja je hitro skočila in pomagala pogasiti ogenj.En: Mateja quickly jumped in and helped put out the fire.Sl: A medtem ko so popadali plameni, je na tla padel majhen, zmečkan papir.En: But as the flames subsided, a small crumpled piece of paper fell to the floor.Sl: Bil je lišček srce parajoče ljubezensko pismo, ki ga je Rok že dolgo nosil s sabo.En: It was a heart-wrenching love letter that Rok had been carrying with him for a long time.Sl: Mateja ga je pobrala, prebrala in njeno srce je raztopilo.En: Mateja picked it up, read it, and her heart melted.Sl: Kuharski mojster se je zabaval ob zmedi.En: The culinary master was amused by the chaos.Sl: "Vi ste najbolj zabavni 'pari', ki sem jih kdaj videl," je rekel z nasmeškom.En: "You are the most entertaining 'couples' I've ever seen," he said with a smile.Sl: "Mateja, k tvoji strasti in talentu pripišem še te veščine improvizacije.En: "Mateja, in addition to your passion and talent, I must commend you on these improvisational skills.Sl: Želim ti ponuditi pripravništvo.En: I'd like to offer you an internship."Sl: "Medtem, ko je Mateja sijala od sreče, je Rok zbral pogum in ji povedal, kar je že dolgo skrival.En: As Mateja beamed with happiness, Rok gathered the courage to tell her what he had long been hiding.Sl: "Mateja, vse to sem naredil, ker te imam rad.En: "Mateja, I did all this because I love you."Sl: "Čeprav presenečena, se je Mateja počutila srečno in izpolnjeno.En: Though surprised, Mateja felt happy and fulfilled.Sl: Zavedala se je, da njeno srce pripada Roku in da je življenje lahko še bolj okusno, če sprejme spontanost.En: She realized her heart belonged to Rok and that life could be even more delicious if she embraced ...
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  • Secrets of Predjamski Grad: Unearthing Hidden Histories

    Secrets of Predjamski Grad: Unearthing Hidden Histories
    Mar 11 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Secrets of Predjamski Grad: Unearthing Hidden Histories Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-11-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Mateja in njen brat Gregor sta stala pred ruševinami Predjamskega gradu.En: Mateja and her brother Gregor stood before the ruins of the Predjamski grad.Sl: Bil je pomladni dan.En: It was a spring day.Sl: Sončni žarki so sijali skozi oblake in razkrili čudeže starodavnega gradu.En: The sun's rays shone through the clouds, revealing the wonders of the ancient castle.Sl: Mateja, navdušena nad zgodovino, je samo opazovala in držala seznam spominkov, ki jih želi imeti doma.En: Mateja, enthusiastic about history, just watched and held a list of souvenirs she wanted to have at home.Sl: Gregor pa je bil bolj zainteresiran za razkrivanje zgodb za temi stenami.En: Gregor, on the other hand, was more interested in uncovering the stories behind these walls.Sl: "Poglej," je rekel Mateji, "namesto da iščemo spominke, bi lahko raziskovala zgodbe teh kamnov.En: "Look," he said to Mateja, "instead of searching for souvenirs, we could explore the stories of these stones."Sl: "V malem kiosku blizu ruševin so bile razstavljene figure vitezov, knjige in kartice.En: In a small kiosk near the ruins, there were figurines of knights, books, and cards on display.Sl: Mateja je bila nekoliko razočarana.En: Mateja was a bit disappointed.Sl: "Ničesar ne najdem, kar bi resnično ujelo duh tega mesta," je rekla.En: "I can't find anything that truly captures the spirit of this place," she said.Sl: Gregor se je nasmejal.En: Gregor laughed.Sl: "Zakaj ne greva tudi sama raziskovati?En: "Why don't we explore on our own?Sl: Morda bova našla nekaj posebnega.En: Maybe we'll find something special."Sl: "Odločila sta se, da zapustita trgovino in se poglobita v ruševine.En: They decided to leave the store and delve into the ruins.Sl: Tiho sta stopala skozi podrte stene in občudovala razpoke, skozi katere so rastle vijolične pomladne cvetlice.En: Quietly, they walked through the collapsed walls, admiring the cracks through which purple spring flowers grew.Sl: Grad je bil obdan z zelenim hribom, ki je dišal po svežem cvetju in sveže pokošeni travi.En: The castle was surrounded by a green hill, smelling of fresh flowers and freshly cut grass.Sl: Nato sta, kot bi ju vodil občutek, prišla do skritega kotička.En: Then, as if guided by instinct, they came across a hidden corner.Sl: Tam, pod senco kamnitega oboka, sta našla starodavne gravure.En: There, under the shadow of a stone arch, they found ancient engravings.Sl: Gregor je zavzdihnil: "To je bolj zanimivo kot kateri koli spominek iz trgovine.En: Gregor sighed, "This is more interesting than any souvenir from the store."Sl: " Mateja se je približala in skrbno preverila enega od kamnov.En: Mateja approached and carefully examined one of the stones.Sl: Bil je majhen, a imel je edinstven znak, ki se je zdel del zgodbe, izgubljene v času.En: It was small but had a unique mark that seemed part of a story lost in time.Sl: "Ohranim ga," je rekla Mateja odločilno.En: "I'll keep it," said Mateja decisively.Sl: "Ta kamen nosi zgodbo, in najino odkritje je tisti pravi spominek.En: "This stone carries a story, and our discovery is the true souvenir."Sl: " Gregor se je strinjal in skupaj sta z zanimanjem poslušala šepetanje vetra med starimi zidovi.En: Gregor agreed, and together they listened with interest to the whispering of the wind among the old walls.Sl: Mateja je domov odnesla kamen.En: Mateja took the stone home.Sl: Naučila se je, da prava dragocenost ni v predmetih, temveč v zgodbah, ki jih nosijo.En: She learned that the true treasure isn't in objects but in the stories they carry.Sl: Le včasih jih moramo le najti, skrite v tistih tihožarečih kotičkih sveta.En: Sometimes we just need to find them, hidden in those quiet glowing corners of the world. Vocabulary Words:ruins: ruševineenthusiastic: navdušenauncovering: razkrivanjefigurines: figurecapture: ujelodelve: poglobitacollapsed: podrteadmiring: občudovalacracks: razpokeengraving: gravurainstinct: občutekshadow: sencaunique: edinstvendecisively: odločnodiscovery: odkritjewhispering: šepetanjetreasure: dragocenostobjects: predmetirevelation: razkritjehorizon: horizontancient: starodavensouvenir: spominekguided: vodilretain: ohranitifeelings: občutkiexplore: raziskovatiexamine: preveritihidden: skriteintention: namensurrounded: obdan
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    15 mins
  • Predjama Castle: Secrets & Self-Discovery Journey

    Predjama Castle: Secrets & Self-Discovery Journey
    Mar 11 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Predjama Castle: Secrets & Self-Discovery Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-11-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej in Nika sta hodila po poti, ki je vodila do znamenitega Predjamskega gradu.En: Matej and Nika were walking along the path leading to the famous Predjamski grad (Predjama Castle).Sl: V dolini so se prebudile prve spomladanske cvetlice.En: In the valley, the first spring flowers had awakened.Sl: Narava se je počasi zbujala iz zimskega spanca.En: Nature was slowly waking up from its winter sleep.Sl: Hladen veter je pihal z vrha gore, a sončni žarki so že segrevali prebudljiva tla.En: A cold wind was blowing from the mountain peak, but the sun's rays were already warming the awakening ground.Sl: Pred njima se je dvigal grad, vklesan v skalo, kot stražar iz preteklosti, ki je varoval skrivnosti stoletij.En: Before them rose the castle, carved into the rock like a sentinel from the past, guarding secrets of the centuries.Sl: Matej je bil vesel.En: Matej was happy.Sl: Ljubil je zgodovino in želja, da bi razkril vse skrivnosti starega gradu, ga je gnala naprej.En: He loved history, and the desire to uncover all the secrets of the old castle drove him forward.Sl: Toda ni bil popolnoma prepričan o svojem zdravju.En: But he wasn't entirely sure about his health.Sl: Zaskrbelo ga je, ko je začutil bolečino v prsih, vendar ni želel skrbeti Niko.En: He grew concerned when he felt a pain in his chest, but he didn't want to worry Nika.Sl: Nika je vedela, da Matej rad pretirava.En: Nika knew that Matej tended to exaggerate.Sl: Njena naloga je bila, da ga ustavi, preden bi šel predaleč.En: Her task was to stop him before he went too far.Sl: Matej je zamahnil z roko.En: Matej waved his hand.Sl: "Vse je v redu," je rekel, ko je opazila njegov skrbi poln obraz.En: "Everything's fine," he said when she noticed the concern on his face.Sl: Nika ga je previdno opazovala.En: Nika watched him cautiously.Sl: Bila je njegovo ravnotežje, njegova sidra.En: She was his balance, his anchor.Sl: A Matej je imel načrt: želi preučiti vsako sobo v gradu.En: But Matej had a plan: he wanted to explore every room in the castle.Sl: Navdušen je želel stopiti v temne hodnike, da bi se potopil v zgodbe preteklosti.En: Excited, he wished to step into the dark corridors and immerse himself in the stories of the past.Sl: Ko sta prišla do vznožja gradu, je Matej težko dihal.En: When they reached the foot of the castle, Matej was breathing heavily.Sl: Nika se je ustavila.En: Nika stopped.Sl: "Mogoče bi moral počivati, Matej," je rekla nežno.En: "Maybe you should rest, Matej," she said gently.Sl: Vendar je Matej le še bolj vneto nadaljeval.En: However, Matej only became more eager to continue.Sl: "Samo še malo, Nika.En: "Just a little more, Nika.Sl: Zgodovina me čaka," je rekel z nasmeškom.En: History awaits me," he said with a smile.Sl: Ko sta vstopila v hladne, kamnite hodnike, ki so razkrivali mistiko stare arhitekture, je Mateja premagala njegova želja.En: As they entered the cold, stone corridors revealing the mystery of ancient architecture, Matej was overcome by his desire.Sl: Hodila sta skozi ozke prehode, vendar je Matej sčasoma zadaj.En: They walked through narrow passages, but eventually, Matej lagged behind.Sl: Nika se je obrnila, ko ga je slišala zakašljati.En: Nika turned when she heard him cough.Sl: Bil je bled.En: He was pale.Sl: "Izvoli, sedi tukaj," je rekla hitro.En: "Here, sit down," she said quickly.Sl: Matej je omahnil na staro klop.En: Matej sank onto an old bench.Sl: Njegova energija je usihala.En: His energy was dwindling.Sl: Tla pod njim so se začela premikati.En: The ground beneath him began to shift.Sl: Svet okoli njega je postal zamegljen.En: The world around him became blurred.Sl: Nenadoma se je Matej sesedel na kamenih tleh.En: Suddenly, Matej collapsed on the stone floor.Sl: Nika je pokleknila poleg njega.En: Nika knelt beside him.Sl: Njen srce je divje bilo, toda njena skrb za Mateja je bila močnejša.En: Her heart was racing, but her concern for Matej was stronger.Sl: "Pridi, pojdiva ven," ga je skorajda molela.En: "Come, let's go outside," she almost pleaded.Sl: S težavo ga je izvlekla na svež zrak.En: With difficulty, she got him out into the fresh air.Sl: Hladen veter mu je osvežil obraz.En: The cold wind refreshed his face.Sl: Matej je končno popustil.En: Matej finally conceded.Sl: "Strinjam se, Nika.En: "I agree, Nika.Sl: Rabim pomoč," je končno priznal z grenkobo zaradi izgubljenega dneva.En: I need help," he finally admitted with bitterness over the lost day.Sl: Pomagala mu je nazaj k avtu, kjer sta prvič po dolgem času resno govorila o zdravju.En: She helped him back to the car, where they seriously talked about health for the first time in a long time.Sl: Tam, pod veličastjem Predjamskega gradu, je Matej spoznal nekaj novega.En: There, under the majesty ...
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