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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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  • Lost in the Caves: Rediscovering Connection Beyond the Lens

    Lost in the Caves: Rediscovering Connection Beyond the Lens
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost in the Caves: Rediscovering Connection Beyond the Lens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Vid in Anja sta stala pred vhodom v Škocjanske jame.En: Vid and Anja stood in front of the entrance to the Škocjanske Caves.Sl: Bila je zima, in zrak je bil mrzel.En: It was winter, and the air was cold.Sl: Oba sta nosila debele jakne in kape.En: Both wore thick jackets and hats.Sl: Vodnik je začel pripovedovati o zgodovini jam.En: The guide began recounting the history of the caves.Sl: Vid je bil navdušen.En: Vid was excited.Sl: Oboževal je naravo in želel je posneti popolne fotografije za svojo spletno stran.En: He loved nature and wanted to take perfect photographs for his website.Sl: Anja je bila radovedna in si je želela, da bi ji Vid posvetil več pozornosti.En: Anja was curious and wished Vid would pay more attention to her.Sl: V preteklosti sta veliko raziskovala skupaj.En: In the past, they had done a lot of exploring together.Sl: Zdaj pa se je zdelo, da je Vid vedno obseden s kamero.En: However, now it seemed that Vid was always obsessed with the camera.Sl: "Vid, poglej te stalaktite!En: "Vid, look at these stalactites!"Sl: " je rekla Anja navdušeno.En: said Anja excitedly.Sl: "Seveda, najprej naj jih fotografiram," je odgovoril Vid, ne da bi odmaknil pogled z objektiva.En: "Of course, let me photograph them first," Vid replied without taking his eyes off the camera lens.Sl: Anja je zavzdihnila.En: Anja sighed.Sl: Tokrat si je želela, da bi bil Vid samo tam z njo, ne pa skozi lečo.En: This time, she wished that Vid would just be there with her, not through the lens.Sl: Ko so hodili globlje v jame, je bila pot spolzka.En: As they walked deeper into the caves, the path was slippery.Sl: Ledene kaplje so visele s stropa, in tla so bila mokra.En: Icy droplets hung from the ceiling, and the floor was wet.Sl: Vodnik je opozoril skupino naj pazijo, a Vid je bil zaposlen s sledenjem svetlobi skozi fotoaparat.En: The guide warned the group to be careful, but Vid was busy tracking the light through the camera.Sl: "Samo trenutek," je dejal Vid, ko je zagledal manjši prehod.En: "Just a moment," said Vid as he spotted a smaller passage.Sl: "Tam naprej je nekaj posebnega.En: "There's something special up ahead.Sl: Anja, pridi z mano.En: Anja, come with me."Sl: "Anja se je obotavljala.En: Anja hesitated.Sl: "Vid, morda bi morali ostati s skupino.En: "Vid, maybe we should stay with the group."Sl: ""To bo hitro, obljubim," je rekel Vid s strastjo v očeh.En: "This will be quick, I promise," said Vid with passion in his eyes.Sl: In tako ga je Anja nerada sledila.En: And so, Anja reluctantly followed him.Sl: Popeljala sta se po ozkem hodniku, dokler nista prišla do čudovitega podzemnega slapu.En: They ventured down a narrow corridor until they reached a magnificent underground waterfall.Sl: Vid je bil prevzet nad lepoto.En: Vid was captivated by the beauty.Sl: Hotel je posneti slike, a nenadoma se je zavedel – bilo je temačno in pot nazaj ni bila očitna.En: He wanted to take pictures, but suddenly he realized—it was dark, and the way back was not obvious.Sl: "Vid!En: "Vid!Sl: Mislim, da sva se izgubila," je paniko poskušala zadržati Anja.En: I think we're lost," Anja tried to hold back her panic.Sl: Vid je spustil fotoaparat in pogledal Anjo.En: Vid put down the camera and looked at Anja.Sl: "Oprosti, Anja.En: "I'm sorry, Anja.Sl: Zavedam se, da sem te zanemarjal.En: I realize I've been neglecting you.Sl: Tako zelo sem želel ujeti popolno podobo, da sem pozabil na naju.En: I wanted so much to capture the perfect image that I forgot about us."Sl: " Njegov glas je bil iskren in poln obžalovanja.En: His voice was sincere and full of regret.Sl: Anja je segla po Vidovo roko.En: Anja reached for Vid's hand.Sl: "Pomembnejše je, da sva skupaj.En: "What matters is that we're together.Sl: To je najin trenutek," je rekla.En: This is our moment," she said.Sl: Skupaj sta poiskala pot nazaj, usklajeno in brez panike.En: Together, they found their way back, calmly and without panic.Sl: Ko sta ponovno našla skupino, sta se držala za roke.En: When they rejoined the group, they held hands.Sl: Vid je pustil kamero v torbi in se osredotočil na trenutek z Anjo.En: Vid left the camera in his bag and focused on the moment with Anja.Sl: Oba sta vedela, da je pomembno ceniti drug drugega in skupne izkušnje.En: Both knew the importance of appreciating each other and shared experiences.Sl: Vid se je naučil, da je lepota trenutkov več kot le slike, ki jih zajame, in Anja je vedela, da lahko zdaj z Vidom delita to doživetje.En: Vid learned that the beauty of moments is more than just the pictures he captures, and Anja knew they could now share this experience together.Sl: Zunaj Škocjanskih jam je zimska noč prinesla vonj po svečah, ki so jih ljudje prižgali ob svečnici.En: Outside the ...
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  • Snowy Decisions at Lake Bled: A Friendship Tested

    Snowy Decisions at Lake Bled: A Friendship Tested
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Snowy Decisions at Lake Bled: A Friendship Tested Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej in Nina stopata ob jezeru Bled.En: Matej and Nina are walking by Lake Bled.Sl: Sneži, na tleh škripa pod nogami.En: It's snowing, and the ground crunches beneath their feet.Sl: Pokrajina je v zimski čarovniji.En: The landscape is wrapped in winter magic.Sl: Sneg pokriva tla, veje dreves so obdane v belo preobleko, v daljavi pa je skozi meglico vidna cerkvica na otoku.En: Snow covers the ground, tree branches are draped in a white cloak, and in the distance, through the mist, the little church on the island is visible.Sl: V zraku je mir in hladen zimski zrak ju osveži.En: The air is still, and the cool winter air refreshes them.Sl: Nina govori o njunih načrtih. O potovanjih v oddaljene kraje, raziskovanju sveta.En: Nina talks about their plans, about traveling to distant places, exploring the world.Sl: Vedno je bila pustolovska duša.En: She has always been an adventurous soul.Sl: Matej pa jo posluša, a misli mu begajo.En: Matej listens to her, but his mind is wandering.Sl: Nosil je skrivnost, ki ga je težila.En: He carries a secret that weighs heavily on him.Sl: "Matej, kaj misliš?" ga vpraša Nina ter se obrne proti njemu.En: "Matej, what do you think?" Nina asks, turning to him.Sl: Njen obraz je radoveden, pričakuje njegovo mnenje in soglasje.En: Her face is curious, expecting his opinion and agreement.Sl: Matej se ustavi.En: Matej stops.Sl: Gleda v jezero, kjer se sanke odsevajo na mehkih valovih.En: He looks at the lake, where sled reflections shimmer on the gentle waves.Sl: Vdihne globoko.En: He takes a deep breath.Sl: Zbere pogum.En: He gathers courage.Sl: "Nina," začel je počasi, "moram ti nekaj povedati."En: "Nina," he begins slowly, "I have something to tell you."Sl: Nina prikima.En: Nina nods.Sl: "Povej, Matej."En: "Tell me, Matej."Sl: "Prejel sem ponudbo za delo. V tujini," prizna Matej.En: "I've received a job offer. Abroad," Matej admits.Sl: Njegov glas je mehak.En: His voice is soft.Sl: Ve, da zadržuje dih.En: He knows he's holding his breath.Sl: Nina ga nekaj trenutkov gleda brez besed.En: Nina looks at him for a few moments without speaking.Sl: "Kje?"En: "Where?"Sl: "V Kanadi. Na pol leta," razkrije Matej.En: "In Canada. For six months," Matej reveals.Sl: Njegov pogled je napet, se ne more osredotočiti nikjer drugje kot na njene oči.En: His gaze is tense, unable to focus on anything but her eyes.Sl: Nina pogleda stran, čez jezero.En: Nina looks away, across the lake.Sl: "Kaj pa naši načrti?" njeno vprašanje je mehko, a polno čustev.En: "What about our plans?" her question is soft but full of emotion.Sl: Matej pogleda nazaj proti vodi, nato spet proti Nini.En: Matej looks back at the water, then again at Nina.Sl: "Ne vem, kako ti povedati.En: "I don't know how to tell you.Sl: Hotel sem ti prej povedati, a nisem znal.En: I wanted to tell you earlier, but I didn't know how.Sl: Bojim se, da te izgubim," reče iskreno.En: I'm afraid of losing you," he says sincerely.Sl: Nina se obrne nazaj k njemu, oči so ji tople.En: Nina turns back to him, her eyes warm.Sl: "Matej, ne bi smel skrivati tega pred mano.En: "Matej, you shouldn't have hidden this from me.Sl: Prijatelji si zaupamo.En: Friends trust each other.Sl: Razumem, zakaj.En: I understand why.Sl: Ampak moram vedeti."En: But I need to know."Sl: Matej s težavo prikima.En: Matej nods with difficulty.Sl: "Hočem to sprejeti, a nočem izgubiti tebe in naših sanj."En: "I want to accept it, but I don't want to lose you and our dreams."Sl: Pogovor jima teče počasi, z vsakim odkritim stavkom težo nekoliko lajšata.En: Their conversation flows slowly, with each revealed sentence lightening the weight a little.Sl: Nina ga nežno prime za roko.En: Nina gently takes his hand.Sl: "Matej, ti si moj prijatelj.En: "Matej, you're my friend.Sl: Podpiram te.En: I support you.Sl: In ko se vrneš, bova nadaljevala tam, kjer sva končala."En: And when you return, we'll continue where we left off."Sl: Matej se nasmehne z rahlim olajšanjem.En: Matej smiles with a slight sense of relief.Sl: "Hvala, Nina."En: "Thank you, Nina."Sl: Ob jezeru Bled snežinke še vedno nežno plešejo.En: By Lake Bled, snowflakes still dance gently.Sl: V tistem trenutku oba vesta: njihovo prijateljstvo je močno, zgrajeno na razumevanju in odkritosti.En: In that moment, they both know: their friendship is strong, built on understanding and honesty.Sl: Pot ju lahko vodi v različne smeri, a srci ostajata povezana.En: The path may lead them in different directions, but their hearts remain connected.Sl: S to gotovostjo v srcu se obrneta in nadaljujeta hojo ob zasneženem jezeru, skupaj in z novim upanjem.En: With this certainty in their hearts, they turn and continue walking along the snowy lake, together and with new hope. Vocabulary Words:crunches:...
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  • From Pomegranates to Poems: How Matej Found His Muse

    From Pomegranates to Poems: How Matej Found His Muse
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Pomegranates to Poems: How Matej Found His Muse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-03-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je hodil po ljubljanski centralni tržnici.En: Matej was walking through the Ljubljana central market.Sl: Zima je bila mrzla, vendar je vzdušje na tržnici živahno.En: The winter was cold, yet the atmosphere at the market was lively.Sl: Ljudje so nosili tople plašče in se pogovarjali med seboj.En: People wore warm coats and talked to each other.Sl: Zrak je bil napolnjen z vonjem po pečenih kostanjih in klici prodajalcev, ki so ponujali najlepše sadje in zelenjavo.En: The air was filled with the smell of roasted chestnuts and the calls of vendors offering the finest fruits and vegetables.Sl: Matej je iskal nekaj posebnega.En: Matej was searching for something special.Sl: Morda navdih za svojo naslednjo umetniško delo.En: Perhaps some inspiration for his next artwork.Sl: Kot umetnik je Matej včasih občutil ustvarjalno blokado.En: As an artist, Matej sometimes experienced creative block.Sl: Danes je bil eden tistih dni, ko navdih ni hotel priti.En: Today was one of those days when inspiration just wouldn't come.Sl: Ustavil se je pri stojnici s sadjem.En: He stopped at a fruit stand.Sl: Tam sta ležala samo še dva granatna jabolka.En: There were only two pomegranates left.Sl: Bila sta polna, rdeča in zrela.En: They were full, red, and ripe.Sl: "Živijo!En: "Hello!Sl: Tudi ti si opazil granat," je slišal glas zraven sebe.En: You noticed the pomegranate too," he heard a voice beside him.Sl: Obrnil se je in tam stala Anja, mlada zgodovinarka s strastjo do slovenske kulture.En: He turned and there stood Anja, a young historian with a passion for Slovenian culture.Sl: Njen nasmeh je bil topel, njena energija pa navdihujoča.En: Her smile was warm, and her energy was inspiring.Sl: "Pozdravljena.En: "Hello.Sl: Ja, res je.En: Yes, indeed.Sl: Imam srečo, da sem ga našel," je Matej rekel, malo presenečen nad srečanjem.En: I'm lucky to have found it," Matej said, a little surprised by the encounter.Sl: Anja se je nasmehnila.En: Anja smiled.Sl: "Zdaj pa ne vem, kdo naj ga vzame.En: "Now I don't know who should take it.Sl: Morda bi ti moral, če je to zate navdih.En: Maybe you should if it's an inspiration for you."Sl: "Matej je bil tiho za trenutek, rahlo zmeden.En: Matej was silent for a moment, slightly confused.Sl: Njena odprtost in navdušenje sta ga presenetila.En: Her openness and enthusiasm surprised him.Sl: "Kaj pa ti?En: "What about you?Sl: Zakaj pa si ga želela?En: Why did you want it?"Sl: ""O, granat je moj najljubši sadež.En: "Oh, pomegranate is my favorite fruit.Sl: Ampak bolj me veseli Prešeren dan.En: But I'm even more excited about Prešeren Day.Sl: Gledaš kakšne dogodke?En: Are you watching any events?Sl: Predstavljajo njegove pesmi in mnogo več.En: They feature his poems and much more."Sl: "Mateju je bila ideja nenavadna, vendar ga je Anjina energija pritegnila.En: The idea was unusual to Matej, but he was drawn in by Anja's energy.Sl: "Nisem mislil o tem.En: "I hadn't thought about it.Sl: Ampak mogoče bi poskusil.En: But maybe I should try.Sl: Moj navdih trenutno manjka.En: My inspiration is lacking at the moment."Sl: "Anja je vedela, da je to priložnost, da Mateju pokaže, kako lepo je odkriti novo.En: Anja knew this was an opportunity to show Matej the beauty of discovering something new.Sl: "Pridi z mano danes zvečer.En: "Come with me this evening.Sl: V Cankarjevem domu bo recital.En: There's a recital at the Cankar Hall."Sl: "Matej je okleval, a nato pokimal.En: Matej hesitated but then nodded.Sl: "Prav, zakaj pa ne.En: "Alright, why not.Sl: Hvala.En: Thanks."Sl: ”Večer v Cankarjevem domu je bil čaroben.En: The evening at the Cankar Hall was magical.Sl: Ljudje so recitirali Prešernove pesmi z veliko strastjo.En: People recited Prešeren's poems with great passion.Sl: Barve, glasba, in navdušenje so napolnili prostor.En: Colors, music, and excitement filled the space.Sl: Matejovo srce je bilo polno in navdih je začel brbotati v njem.En: Matej's heart was full, and inspiration began to bubble within him.Sl: "To je neverjetno," je rekel Matej in pogledal Anjo.En: "This is incredible," said Matej, looking at Anja.Sl: "Tvoje navdušenje mi je resnično odprlo oči.En: "Your enthusiasm truly opened my eyes."Sl: "Anja se je nasmehnila, zadovoljna, da je Mateju pomagala.En: Anja smiled, pleased to have helped Matej.Sl: "Včasih moraš samo poskusiti nekaj novega.En: "Sometimes you just have to try something new."Sl: "Od tistega dne sta Matej in Anja skupaj odkrivala več kulturnih dogodkov po mestu.En: From that day on, Matej and Anja explored more cultural events around the city together.Sl: Njuna prijateljstvo je raslo in z njim tudi Matejev navdih.En: Their friendship grew, and with it, Matej's inspiration.Sl: Naučil se je, da je življenje polno ...
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