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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.

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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  • Embracing the Unknown: Vid's Journey Beyond Graduation

    Embracing the Unknown: Vid's Journey Beyond Graduation
    May 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Embracing the Unknown: Vid's Journey Beyond Graduation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pomlad je bila v Ljubljani prelepa.En: Spring in Ljubljana was beautiful.Sl: Cvetovi so krasili ulice, mimoidoči so radovedno gledali izložbe, in sonce je prav prijetno grelo.En: Flowers adorned the streets, passersby curiously looked at the shop windows, and the sun pleasantly warmed the air.Sl: Vid je hodil po Prešernovem trgu, z mislimi popolnoma drugje.En: Vid was walking through Prešernov Square, his thoughts completely elsewhere.Sl: Bil je zadnji mesec v šoli.En: It was the last month of school.Sl: Matura je bila pred vrati, in misli o prihodnosti so ga občasno preplavile kot rečni valovi.En: Graduation was right around the corner, and thoughts about the future occasionally overwhelmed him like river waves.Sl: Tina, njegova najboljša prijateljica, se mu je pridružila, s sokom v roki.En: Tina, his best friend, joined him with a juice in her hand.Sl: "Vid, moraš biti navdušen za zaključek.En: "Vid, you must be excited for the finish.Sl: Res gremo na naslednjo raven!" je skušala razveseliti Vida.En: We're really moving to the next level!" she tried to cheer Vid up.Sl: On se je nasmehnil, a za tem nasmeškom se je skrivalo veliko dvomov.En: He smiled, but behind that smile hid many doubts.Sl: "Ne vem, Tina," je zamrmral, "ostati tukaj ali iti ven v svet?En: "I don't know, Tina," he murmured, "to stay here or to go out into the world?Sl: Slovenija mi je ljuba... a svet je velik."En: Slovenia is dear to me... but the world is vast."Sl: Vidov bratranec Luka, ki je bil vedno poln energije in načrtov, je nenadoma priskakljal mimo njiju.En: Vid's cousin Luka, who was always full of energy and plans, suddenly bounced past them.Sl: Bil je skoraj zavisten Vidovih možnosti.En: He was almost envious of Vid's opportunities.Sl: "Vid, jaz sem že sprejet na fakulteto tukaj.En: "Vid, I've already been accepted to college here.Sl: A ti lahko greš kjerkoli!En: But you can go anywhere!Sl: To je neverjetno!" je rekel z navdušenjem.En: That's incredible!" he said with enthusiasm.Sl: Vid je zavzdihnil.En: Vid sighed.Sl: Toliko možnosti, a tako malo časa.En: So many possibilities, yet so little time.Sl: Občutek odgovornosti do družine ga je vlekel nazaj, a srce mu je govorilo, naj gre v tujino po nepoznanem.En: The sense of responsibility towards family pulled him back, but his heart told him to venture abroad into the unknown.Sl: "Dajem ti nasvet," je rekla Tina, "pogovori se s starši.En: "I give you advice," Tina said, "talk to your parents.Sl: Mogoče te bodo njihovi odgovori presenetili."En: Maybe their answers will surprise you."Sl: In tako je Vid tisto popoldne prišel domov, odločil se je za pogovor s starši.En: And so that afternoon Vid came home, deciding to talk with his parents.Sl: Njegova mama ga je poslušala z ljubeznijo, oči so bile modre in pomirjujoče.En: His mother listened to him with love, her eyes blue and soothing.Sl: Z očetom sta mu dala uvid, ki ga je potreboval.En: Along with his father, they gave him the insight he needed.Sl: "Karkoli se boš odločil, vedno boš imel dom tukaj," je rekel oče.En: "Whatever you decide, you'll always have a home here," his father said.Sl: Na dan mature, z nasmehom in metuljčki v trebuhu, Vid ni mogel več skriti svoje nervoze.En: On graduation day, with a smile and butterflies in his stomach, Vid could no longer hide his nervousness.Sl: Ko je prišel njegov trenutek, da spregovori pred množico, so se misli urejale same od sebe.En: When his moment came to speak before the crowd, his thoughts aligned on their own.Sl: Govoril je s strastjo: "Ne vemo vedno, kaj nas čaka.En: He spoke with passion: "We don't always know what awaits us.Sl: Toda pogum je tisto, kar nam omogoči, da sprejmemo neznano."En: But courage is what allows us to embrace the unknown."Sl: Ko je sedel nazaj na svoj sedež, je bil Vid lažji.En: As he sat back in his seat, Vid felt lighter.Sl: Njegovo srce je odločilo: prijavil se bo na različne univerze. Domače in tiste po svetu.En: His heart had decided: he would apply to various universities, both at home and abroad.Sl: Sogovorniki so mu prižgali novo luč - luč možnosti.En: His conversations had lit a new light for him - the light of possibilities.Sl: Vidova glava je končno našla mir.En: Vid's mind finally found peace.Sl: Nič ni bilo še odločeno in to je bilo v redu.En: Nothing was decided yet, and that was okay.Sl: V svetu neomejenih priložnosti je spoznal, da lahko še vedno izbere pot, ko bo čas pravi.En: In a world of limitless opportunities, he realized that he can still choose his path when the time is right.Sl: Konec koncev, biti odprt za vse možnosti je včasih največja moč, kar jih imamo.En: After all, being open to all possibilities is sometimes the greatest strength we have. ...
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  • Finding Confidence: An Artist's Journey in Ljubljana

    Finding Confidence: An Artist's Journey in Ljubljana
    May 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Confidence: An Artist's Journey in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-31-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljansko pomladno sonce je nežno sijalo, ko so turisti počasi hodili po Zmajskem mostu.En: The gentle spring sun of Ljubljana shone as tourists slowly strolled across Zmajski most.Sl: Zvoki smeha in fotoaparatov so preplavili zrak.En: Sounds of laughter and cameras filled the air.Sl: Mateja je sedela na klopci v bližini, list risalnega bloka je nežno držala med prsti.En: Mateja sat on a bench nearby, gently holding a sheet from her sketchbook between her fingers.Sl: Njena naloga ta dan je bila preprosta, a vendar zahtevna: ujeti čar Ljubljane skozi skice turistov za članek v potovalni reviji.En: Her task that day was simple yet challenging: to capture the charm of Ljubljana through sketches of tourists for an article in a travel magazine.Sl: Mateja je že od malih nog rada risala.En: Mateja had loved drawing since she was a child.Sl: Vendar je v svojem srcu nosila skrivnost: ni verjela, da so njene risbe dovolj dobre.En: However, she carried a secret within her heart: she didn't believe her drawings were good enough.Sl: A danes si je morala dokazati nasprotno.En: But today she had to prove herself wrong.Sl: Pritiski so bili veliki, rok naglo bližajoč.En: The pressures were immense, the deadline quickly approaching.Sl: S svojimi dolgoletnimi sanjami je želela prepričati tudi urednika revije.En: With her lifelong dreams, she wanted to convince the magazine's editor as well.Sl: Ljubljanica je iskreno svetila v popoldanskem soncu, drage stare zmajske skulpture pa so gledale navzdol na svet z znanim mirnim izrazom.En: The Ljubljanica river shone sincerely in the afternoon sun, and the dear old dragon sculptures looked down at the world with a familiar calm expression.Sl: Posegli so po Matejinih mislih, ko se je trudila osredotočiti.En: They reached into Mateja's thoughts as she struggled to focus.Sl: Poiskala je pravi fokus.En: She sought the right focus.Sl: Njeno oko je pritegnila družina, ki se je veselo sprehajala čez most.En: Her eye was caught by a family happily walking across the bridge.Sl: Otroci so se smejali, ker so videli zmaje, starša sta si nazdravila s sladolednimi korneti.En: The children laughed as they saw the dragons, and the parents toasted each other with ice cream cones.Sl: Bila je to popolna scena za Matejin projekt.En: It was the perfect scene for Mateja's project.Sl: Na kratko je zadihala in se osredotočila na papir.En: She took a short breath and concentrated on the paper.Sl: A skica ni nastajala.En: But the sketch didn't come to life.Sl: Črte so se mešale.En: The lines blended together.Sl: Mateja je frustrirano pihala in skoraj obupala.En: Mateja blew frustratedly and almost gave up.Sl: Misli so ji švigale z vprašaji: Ali zmorem to?En: Questions raced through her mind: Can I do this?Sl: Ali sem sploh prava oseba za to delo?En: Am I really the right person for this job?Sl: Nato pa, medtem ko je Mateja premišljevala o odpovedi, ji je nekdo prijazno položil roko na ramo.En: Then, as Mateja contemplated giving up, someone kindly placed a hand on her shoulder.Sl: "Lepa je tvoja umetnost," je rekla neznanka z nasmehom.En: "Your art is beautiful," a stranger said with a smile.Sl: "Nadaljuj, ujela si nekaj posebnega.En: "Keep going, you've captured something special."Sl: " Njene oči so bile tople in polne spodbude.En: Her eyes were warm and full of encouragement.Sl: Mateja je začutila novo moč.En: Mateja felt a new strength.Sl: Zdaj drugače.En: Everything was different now.Sl: Globoko je vdihnila, vrnila pogled na družino, ki je še vedno uživala na mostu, in se spet lotila risanja.En: She took a deep breath, returned her gaze to the family still enjoying themselves on the bridge, and set to drawing again.Sl: Krogi so postali oči, črte obrazi, in celotna scena je počasi dobivala obliko.En: Circles became eyes, lines became faces, and the entire scene slowly took shape.Sl: Ko je končala, je Mateja s ponosom gledala svojo skico.En: When she finished, Mateja looked at her sketch with pride.Sl: Bil je to trenutek uspeha, osvoboditve od dvoma.En: It was a moment of success, liberation from doubt.Sl: Z močjo, ki jo je našla v prijaznih besedah tujca, je vedela, da lahko zmore veliko več.En: With the strength she found in the stranger's kind words, she knew she could achieve much more.Sl: Spreletela jo je misel: "Pripravljena sem na nove izzive.En: A thought flashed through her mind: "I am ready for new challenges."Sl: "Zvoki Ljubljane so zdaj postajali mirnejši, zmaji so nežno opazovali, Matejin uspeh pa je sijal z njimi, ujet v risbi kot preplet čara in sanj.En: The sounds of Ljubljana were now becoming quieter, the dragons gently watched, and Mateja's success shone with them, captured in the drawing as an intertwining of charm and dreams.Sl: ...
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  • A Gift of Eternal Love Under Blejskim Sun

    A Gift of Eternal Love Under Blejskim Sun
    Jun 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Gift of Eternal Love Under Blejskim Sun Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pod blejskim soncem so se valovile sence od dreves, medtem ko je Matej korakal po obrežju jezera.En: Under the blejskim sun, shadows of the trees danced as Matej walked along the lakeshore.Sl: Obdan z lepoto narave se je njegov dih poglobljen, srce pa nemirno.En: Surrounded by the beauty of nature, his breathing deepened, but his heart remained restless.Sl: To je bil njegov prvi obisk Bleda, a misel o tem, kaj bi lahko podaril Anji, ga je spremljala na vsakem koraku.En: This was his first visit to Bled, yet the thought of what he might give Anja accompanied him at every step.Sl: Tržnica na Bledu je bila polna življenja.En: The market at Bled was full of life.Sl: Lokalni prodajalci so ponujali najrazličnejše ročno izdelane izdelke.En: Local vendors offered a variety of handmade items.Sl: Matej je stopil do prodajalne polne pisanih steklenih predmetov.En: Matej stopped by a shop full of colorful glass objects.Sl: Vsak kos se je svetlikal v dnevni svetlobi, odsevajoč paleto barv jezera.En: Each piece sparkled in the daylight, reflecting the lake's palette of colors.Sl: "Ali potrebujete pomoč?En: "Do you need help?"Sl: " ga je vprašala prijazna prodajalka.En: asked a friendly saleswoman.Sl: Bila je starejša ženska s toplim nasmehom.En: She was an older woman with a warm smile.Sl: " iščem poseben dar za dekle," je pojasnil Matej nekoliko zaskrbljen.En: "I'm looking for a special gift for a girl," Matej explained, somewhat anxious.Sl: "Nekaj, kar bi ji pokazalo, kaj čutim.En: "Something that would show her what I feel."Sl: "Prodajalka je prikimala, njene roke pa so iskrene ob serpentinah stekla.En: The saleswoman nodded, her hands sincere on the serpentine glass.Sl: "Morda bi vam bil všeč ta obesek," je predlagala in izbrala edinstveno ogrlico.En: "Perhaps you would like this pendant," she suggested, picking out a unique necklace.Sl: Med kamenjem so bile majhne kristalne kapljice, ki so svetile kot jezero pod soncem.En: Among the stones were small crystal droplets that shone like the lake under the sun.Sl: Matej je takoj začutil, da je to tisto.En: Matej immediately felt that this was it.Sl: Obesek je spominjal na njune skupne trenutke, na tiste redke trenutke spokojnosti, ko sta delila misli in sanje.En: The pendant reminded him of their shared moments, those rare moments of tranquility when they shared thoughts and dreams.Sl: "To je popolno," je rekel z nasmeškom.En: "This is perfect," he said with a smile.Sl: "Ima simboliko?En: "Does it have symbolism?"Sl: ""Seveda," je prodajalka odgovorila, njene oči so se zaiskrile.En: "Of course," the saleswoman replied, her eyes twinkling.Sl: "Predstavlja večnost in ljubezen, tako kot Bled povezuje naravo in zgodovino.En: "It represents eternity and love, just as Bled connects nature and history."Sl: "Čas je hitro mineval in Matej je vedel, da mora na vlak, da ne bi zamudil srečanja z Anjo.En: Time passed quickly, and Matej knew he needed to catch the train to avoid missing the meeting with Anja.Sl: Z ogrlico v žepu in vznemirjenjem v srcu se je odpravil proti postaji.En: With the necklace in his pocket and excitement in his heart, he headed to the station.Sl: Kmalu zatem, ko se je vlak premikal proti Ljubljani, je v sebi začutil mešanico olajšanja in veselja.En: Soon after, as the train moved toward Ljubljana, he felt a mix of relief and joy within him.Sl: Ni šlo samo za darilo, temveč za misel, ki je bila za njim.En: It wasn't just about the gift but the thought behind it.Sl: Želel je, da bi Anja vedela, koliko mu pomeni in kako močno si želi ohraniti njuno vezi.En: He wanted Anja to know how much she meant to him and how much he wanted to preserve their bond.Sl: Ko je prispel v Ljubljano, je bil njegov korak lahek in poln upanja.En: When he arrived in Ljubljana, his step was light and full of hope.Sl: Nosil je s seboj delček Bleda, dragocen trenutek v času, ki je presegel razdaljo med njima.En: He carried with him a piece of Bled, a precious moment in time that transcended the distance between them.Sl: Z nasmehom je Matej stopil iz vlaka, pripravljen na srečanje z Anjo, prepričan, da mu bo novo najdena samozavest pomagala izraziti, kar nosi v srcu.En: With a smile, Matej stepped off the train, ready to meet Anja, confident that his newfound confidence would help him express what he carried in his heart. Vocabulary Words:blejskim: blejskimshadows: sencelakeshore: obrežje jezerarestless: nemirnovendors: prodajalcihandmade: ročno izdelanecolorful: pisanihsparkled: svetlikalpallete: paletafriendly: prijaznaanxious: zaskrbljensincere: iskreneserpentine: serpentinahpendant: obeseknecklace: ogrlicacrystal: kristalnedroplets: kapljicesymbolism: simbolikoeternity: večnostpreserve: ohranitiprecious: dragocentranscended: ...
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