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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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  • Reuniting Hearts: A Springtime Family Revival

    Reuniting Hearts: A Springtime Family Revival
    May 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Reuniting Hearts: A Springtime Family Revival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-16-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V svetlobi zgodnje pomladi je bilo Matejino srce polno pričakovanja in nemira.En: In the light of early spring, Mateja's heart was full of anticipation and restlessness.Sl: Ziher je bila, da bo tokrat družinsko srečanje drugačno.En: She was sure that this time the family gathering would be different.Sl: Želela je, da njena družina znova občuti toplino in povezanost, ki ju je zaznamovala v preteklosti.En: She wanted her family to once again feel the warmth and connection that had characterized them in the past.Sl: Doma so bile opeke spomina v obliki starih fotografij in z umetniškimi deli Matejinih starejših bratov, Jureta in Tina.En: At home, there were memory bricks in the form of old photographs and with art pieces by Mateja's older brothers, Jure and Tine.Sl: Te refleksije preteklosti so nosile nostalgijo, ki jo je hotela ponovno obuditi.En: These reflections of the past carried a nostalgia that she wanted to revive.Sl: Družina je bila poznana po glasnih pogovorih, ki so se vedno sprevrgli v prepir.En: The family was known for loud conversations that always turned into arguments.Sl: Jure in Tine sta se nenehno prepirala.En: Jure and Tine constantly quarreled.Sl: V njuni navadi je bilo, da sta bila vedno na različnih bregovih, tudi pri najmanjši stvari.En: It was in their nature to always be on different sides, even about the smallest thing.Sl: Mateja je načrtovala vse do zadnje podrobnosti.En: Mateja planned everything down to the last detail.Sl: Nakupovanje v supermarketu je bilo ključno.En: Shopping in the supermarket was crucial.Sl: Da bi preprečila konflikta, je sklenila seznam potrebščin razdeliti med Jureta in Tina.En: To prevent conflicts, she decided to split the shopping list between Jure and Tine.Sl: "Jure, ti boš poskrbel za sadje in zelenjavo.En: "Jure, you will handle the fruits and vegetables.Sl: Tine, ti kupi pijače in prigrizke," je rekla z resnim tonom, poskušajoč zrahljati predvsem glas v njunih pogovorih.En: Tine, you buy drinks and snacks," she said in a serious tone, trying to ease the tension in their conversations.Sl: Supermarket je bil poln ljudi, ki so pravzaprav povečali pritisk.En: The supermarket was full of people, which actually increased the pressure.Sl: Vzdušje je bilo glasno in zabavno.En: The atmosphere was loud and bustling.Sl: Jure je izbiral sočna jabolka, Tine pa je izbiral pijače, dokler ga se nenadoma ni oglasil Jure.En: Jure was picking out juicy apples, while Tine was choosing drinks until Jure suddenly spoke up.Sl: "Tole moraš poskusiti, so res sveža!En: "You have to try these, they're really fresh!"Sl: "Tine je hitro odreagiral: "Jure, ti vedno to rečeš.En: Tine quickly reacted: "Jure, you always say that.Sl: Potrebujemo nekaj posebnega, drugačnega.En: We need something special, something different."Sl: "Kmalu so začeli neljubi pogovori, ki so pritegnili pozornost drugih nakupovalcev.En: Unpleasant conversations soon began, attracting the attention of other shoppers.Sl: Mateja je globoko vdihnila.En: Mateja took a deep breath.Sl: Stopila je med njiju.En: She stepped between them.Sl: "Poslušajta, to delamo za našo družino.En: "Listen, we're doing this for our family.Sl: Vsi si želimo lepih trenutkov skupaj," je rekla s toplim glasom, ki je bil bolj poln srčnosti kot prejšnji ton.En: We all want wonderful moments together," she said with a warm voice, more full of heart than her previous tone.Sl: Z Matejino umirjenostjo se je ozračje spremenilo.En: With Mateja's calmness, the atmosphere changed.Sl: Brata sta se umirila in začela delati kompromis.En: The brothers calmed down and began to make compromises.Sl: Izognili so se dodatnemu prepiru in kmalu so zaključili nakupovanje brez nadaljnjih konfliktov.En: They avoided further arguments and soon completed their shopping without additional conflicts.Sl: Ko so se vračali domov, je Mateja začutila, da se je zgodilo nekaj posebnega.En: As they were returning home, Mateja felt that something special had happened.Sl: Vedela je, da je uspela spojiti svoje brate na način, ki je prebudil dnevno toplino v njihovem domu.En: She knew she had managed to unite her brothers in a way that awakened the daily warmth in their home.Sl: Zdaj je vedela, da lahko z več samozavesti vodi družino k povezanosti, ki si jo vsi želijo.En: Now she knew that she could lead the family with more confidence toward the connection they all desired.Sl: Družina je bila ponovno združena, vsaj za trenutek.En: The family was reunited, at least for a moment.Sl: In tokrat so bili spomini, ki jih bodo ustvarili, nekaj, kar so vsi pričakovali s toplim srcem.En: And this time, the memories they would create were something everyone anticipated with a warm heart. Vocabulary Words:anticipation: ...
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  • Mysteries of the Deep: The Secret at Akvarij Piran

    Mysteries of the Deep: The Secret at Akvarij Piran
    May 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mysteries of the Deep: The Secret at Akvarij Piran Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-15-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je prispel v akvarij Piran na sončen pomladni dan.En: Matej arrived at the Akvarij Piran on a sunny spring day.Sl: Sprehodil se je po dimno osvetljenih hodnikih med velikimi akvarijskimi rezervoarji, uživajoč v pomirjujočem okolju.En: He walked through the dimly lit corridors among the large aquarium tanks, enjoying the calming environment.Sl: Morski konjički so mu prišepetavali skrivnosti oceana, ko je opazoval njihovo elegantno gibanje.En: The seahorses whispered ocean secrets to him as he watched their elegant movement.Sl: Med raziskovanjem naleti na Katjo.En: During his exploration, he encounters Katja.Sl: Bila je zaposlena v akvariju in poznala je vsako ribo po imenu.En: She worked at the aquarium and knew every fish by name.Sl: "Živjo, Matej.En: "Hello, Matej.Sl: Prišel si raziskovat?En: Did you come to explore?"Sl: " vpraša s prijaznim nasmehom.En: she asked with a friendly smile.Sl: "Da, predvsem me zanima, kaj se skriva za eksoskeletom rakovic," odgovori Matej in poteši Katjino radovednost.En: "Yes, I'm particularly interested in what's hidden behind the exoskeleton of crabs," replied Matej, satisfying Katja's curiosity.Sl: Medtem, med obiskom meduze, Matej opazi nekaj nenavadnega v enem izmed akvarijskih rezervoarjev.En: Meanwhile, while visiting the jellyfish, Matej notices something unusual in one of the aquarium tanks.Sl: Sunkovito zaustavi Katjo.En: He quickly stops Katja.Sl: "Poglej tole!En: "Look at this!"Sl: " reče, pokazajoč na čudno bitje, ki je plavalo med ribami.En: he says, pointing to a strange creature swimming among the fish.Sl: Imelo je svetleče modre luske in plavalno mejo repa, ki ga še ni videl.En: It had shimmering blue scales and a swimming edge of the tail that he had never seen before.Sl: Katja pogleda, dvigne obrv.En: Katja looks, raising an eyebrow.Sl: "Kaj pa je to?En: "What is that?"Sl: " vpraša.En: she asks.Sl: Branko, vodja kustosov v akvariju, se jim približa.En: Branko, the head curator at the aquarium, approaches them.Sl: Opazoval je vse z zaskrbljenim obrazom.En: He observed everything with a concerned expression.Sl: "Ne smemo razširiti panike.En: "We must not spread panic.Sl: To bitje bi lahko bilo nevarno!En: This creature could be dangerous!"Sl: " reče strogo.En: he says sternly.Sl: Matej je bil trmast.En: Matej was stubborn.Sl: "Rad bi raziskal to bitje.En: "I would like to explore this creature.Sl: Mogoče lahko odkrijem kaj posebnega," predlaga z upanjem v očeh.En: Maybe I can discover something special," he suggests hopefully.Sl: Katja je pomislila za trenutek.En: Katja thought for a moment.Sl: "Veš, imam ključ za nočne obiske.En: "You know, I have the key for night visits.Sl: Lahko bi naredila izjemo…" reče z rahlim nasmeškom.En: We could make an exception…" she says with a slight smile.Sl: Tako se je začelo.En: Thus, it began.Sl: Ko se je akvarij zaprl, sta se Matej in Katja vrnila.En: When the aquarium closed, Matej and Katja returned.Sl: Po tihem sta odprla vrata.En: Quietly, they opened the door.Sl: Matej je opazoval in zapisoval vsak gib neobičajnega bitja.En: Matej observed and recorded every movement of the unusual creature.Sl: Prezrl je čas.En: He lost track of time.Sl: Nenadoma je alarm zapiskal.En: Suddenly, an alarm sounded.Sl: Branko, ki je bil na nočni izmeni, je pohitel.En: Branko, who was working the night shift, rushed over.Sl: "Kaj je narobe?En: "What is going on?"Sl: " zahteva.En: he demanded.Sl: Matej, z nekaj zadrege, razloži.En: Matej, with some embarrassment, explained.Sl: "Odkritja ne moremo skriti!En: "We can't hide this discovery!Sl: To mora biti dokumentirano, toda previdno," je rekel z odločnim glasom.En: It needs to be documented, but carefully," he said with a determined voice.Sl: Branko, po prvem šoku, se strinja.En: Branko, after the initial shock, agreed.Sl: "Pridi, študirajmo to bitje.En: "Come on, let's study this creature.Sl: Mogoče je to nova vrsta," reče, pogledajoč Mateja in Katjo.En: It might be a new species," he said, looking at Matej and Katja.Sl: Tako so odkrili, da je bitje neznana vrsta.En: Thus, they discovered that the creature was an unknown species.Sl: Sklenili so, da bodo ohranili skrivnost, dokler ne bodo pridobili več podatkov.En: They decided to keep the secret until they gathered more information.Sl: Matej je bil navdušen nad svojim odkritjem, Katja pa je sedaj vedela, da mora biti odprta za nova spoznanja.En: Matej was thrilled about his discovery, and Katja now knew she had to be open to new insights.Sl: Branko je z olajšanjem spremljal njuno odločenost.En: Branko watched their determination with relief.Sl: "Naša skrivnost," reče Matej, in se nasmehne svojim novim prijateljem.En: "Our secret," said Matej, smiling at his new friends.Sl: ...
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    18 mins
  • Rekindling Bonds: A Reunion atop Ljubljanski Grad

    Rekindling Bonds: A Reunion atop Ljubljanski Grad
    May 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rekindling Bonds: A Reunion atop Ljubljanski Grad Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-15-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pomladni vetrič je nežno zapihal nad Ljubljanski grad, kjer se je trlo turistov, a nekje na vrhu, blizu kamnitega parape ta, so stali trije stari prijatelji.En: The spring breeze gently blew over Ljubljanski grad, where tourists were thronging, but somewhere at the top, near the stone parapet, stood three old friends.Sl: Nejc, ki je okoli ramen tesno ovil svoj plašč, je z rahlo anksioznostjo opazoval mesto spodaj.En: Nejc, who had tightly wrapped his coat around his shoulders, was observing the city below with slight anxiety.Sl: Prvič po dolgih letih je bil tukaj z Ireno in Matejo.En: For the first time in many years, he was here with Irena and Mateja.Sl: Irena je imela iskreče oči, napolnjene z zgodbami iz daljnih krajev.En: Irena had sparkling eyes, filled with stories from distant places.Sl: Že ob prihodu je začela opisovati zelene pokrajine Irske, pašnike Nove Zelandije in pisane ulice Barcelone.En: Upon arrival, she started describing the green landscapes of Ireland, the pastures of New Zealand, and the colorful streets of Barcelona.Sl: "Ne moreš si predstavljati, kako čudoviti so pomladni dnevi v Dublinu," je rekla.En: "You can't imagine how beautiful the spring days in Dublin are," she said.Sl: Mateja je stala tiho ob strani, a njena prisotnost je bila topla kot mehka odeja.En: Mateja stood quietly to the side, but her presence was warm like a soft blanket.Sl: Njena duša se je dobro počutila doma, tukaj v Ljubljani, kjer so ulice polne spominov.En: Her soul felt at home here in Ljubljana, where the streets were full of memories.Sl: "Včasih se res vprašam, kaj vse sem zamudila, a tukaj je še vedno lepo," je dodala in pogledala proti rdečim strehami v dolini.En: "Sometimes I really wonder what I've missed, but it's still lovely here," she added, looking towards the red rooftops in the valley.Sl: Nejc je srkal skodelico dišečega čaja in globoko dihal.En: Nejc was sipping a cup of fragrant tea and breathing deeply.Sl: Bil je srečen, a tudi zaskrbljen.En: He was happy, yet worried.Sl: So še isti, kot so bili nekoč ali je čas odtrgal vezi med njimi?En: Are they still the same as they once were, or has time torn the bonds between them?Sl: Zato je zbral pogum in povabil prijatelja, da se fatvso povzpnejo na sam vrh razglednega stolpa, kjer se je odprl razgled, ki jemlje sapo.En: So he gathered his courage and invited his friends to climb to the very top of the observation tower, where a breathtaking view opened up.Sl: Spominjal se je, kako so nekoč tukaj presedeli cele ure, sanjarili in se smejali.En: He recalled how they used to sit here for hours, dreaming and laughing.Sl: "Moram vam nekaj priznati," je Nejc končno rekel, glas se mu je nekoliko tresel.En: "I have to confess something to you," Nejc finally said, his voice trembling a bit.Sl: "Strah me je, da smo se preveč spremenili.En: "I'm afraid we've changed too much."Sl: "Irena ga je pogledala, njene oči so bile zdaj polne razumevanja.En: Irena looked at him, her eyes now full of understanding.Sl: "Vsi smo se spremenili, Nejc.En: "We've all changed, Nejc.Sl: To je naravno," je rekla in položila roko na njegovo ramo.En: It's natural," she said, placing a hand on his shoulder.Sl: Mateja je prikimala in dodala: "Najina domovina se spreminja vsako pomlad, pa se pravljica o Ljubljani nikdar ne konča.En: Mateja nodded and added, "Our homeland changes every spring, yet the story of Ljubljana never ends."Sl: "Trije so dolgo sedeli na stari kamniti klopi in med njimi je stekla iskrena debata o času, ki mineva.En: The three of them sat on the old stone bench for a long time, engaging in an honest conversation about time passing.Sl: Pripovedovali so si zgode in prigode, smejali so se ob starih šalah.En: They shared stories and adventures, laughing at old jokes.Sl: Skozi te zgodbe so en po en prepoznali, da jedro njihovega prijateljstva ostaja neomajano.En: Through these stories, one by one, they recognized that the core of their friendship remained steadfast.Sl: Ko so se sončni žarki začeli prelivati v zlato svetlobo večera, so Nejc, Irena in Mateja stisnili roke.En: As the sun's rays began to turn into the golden light of evening, Nejc, Irena, and Mateja held hands.Sl: In dogovorili so se, da se naslednjič srečajo prej kot čez nekaj let.En: They agreed to meet again sooner than in a few years.Sl: Razhajali so se s srcem, polnim topline in mislimi razbremenjenimi skrbi.En: They parted with hearts full of warmth and minds free of worries.Sl: Nejc je občutil novo pomiritev.En: Nejc felt a new calmness.Sl: Spoznal je, da prijateljstva, ki imajo globoke korenine, ne morejo zlahka veneti.En: He realized that friendships with deep roots can't easily wither.Sl: Spremembe so le del življenjskega toka, ki ga je v ...
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