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  • Creative Connection: Spring in Tivoli Park

    Creative Connection: Spring in Tivoli Park
    Apr 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Creative Connection: Spring in Tivoli Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-04-24-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Tivoli park je bil živahen kot vedno.En: Tivoli park was as lively as ever.Sl: Pomlad je razpršila cvetove po travah.En: Spring had scattered flowers across the grass.Sl: Čudovit dan za sprehod, je pomislil Matej, s fotoaparatom v roki in sramežljivimi očmi, ki so opazovale svet okoli njega.En: A wonderful day for a walk, thought Matej, with a camera in hand and shy eyes observing the world around him.Sl: Rdeči tulipani, vijolični krokusi, beli narcisi – Matej je želel ujeti vse na film.En: Red tulips, purple crocuses, white daffodils – Matej wanted to capture everything on film.Sl: Luka, njegov prijatelj, ga je spremljal.En: Luka, his friend, accompanied him.Sl: "Matej, moral bi več govoriti z ljudmi," je dejal Luka.En: "Matej, you should talk more with people," Luka said.Sl: "Morda srečaš koga zanimivega.En: "Maybe you'll meet someone interesting."Sl: ""Bom razmislil," je odgovoril Matej.En: "I’ll think about it," Matej replied.Sl: Bolje se je počutil v družbi narave, vendar je vedel, da Luka ima prav.En: He felt more comfortable in the company of nature, but he knew Luka was right.Sl: Na poti je Matej opazil deklico z zvezkom, ki je sedela na klopci.En: Along the way, Matej noticed a girl with a notebook sitting on a bench.Sl: Njeni prsti so hitro risali oblike in barve.En: Her fingers quickly drew shapes and colors.Sl: Njeni lasje so bili svetli kot sonce, njen nasmeh pa topel kot pomladno jutro.En: Her hair was bright as the sun, and her smile was warm as a spring morning.Sl: Bila je Jasmina, ki je potrebovala nove ideje za svoj dizajn projekt.En: She was Jasmina, who needed new ideas for her design project.Sl: "Matej, to je tvoja priložnost," je zašepetal Luka in ga rahlo potisnil naprej.En: "Matej, this is your chance," Luka whispered and gently nudged him forward.Sl: Matej je globoko vdihnil, nato pa počasi pristopil.En: Matej took a deep breath, then slowly approached.Sl: "Zdravo," je rekel tiho.En: "Hello," he said quietly.Sl: "Lepa risba.En: "Beautiful drawing."Sl: "Jasmina je dvignila pogled in se nasmehnila.En: Jasmina looked up and smiled.Sl: "Hvala.En: "Thank you.Sl: Ti slikaš?En: Do you take pictures?"Sl: ""Ja, predvsem naravo.En: "Yes, mostly of nature.Sl: Tukaj je res lepo spomladi.En: It's really beautiful here in spring."Sl: "Začela sta pogovor o svojih delih.En: They started a conversation about their work.Sl: Matej je pokazal nekaj svojih fotografij, Jasmina pa njene skice.En: Matej showed some of his photographs, and Jasmina shared her sketches.Sl: Toda kar naenkrat, nebo se je potemnilo in dež je začel močno padati.En: But suddenly, the sky darkened, and rain began to fall heavily.Sl: "Skočiva pod drevo!En: "Let's jump under the tree!"Sl: " je vzkliknila Jasmina z navdušenjem.En: exclaimed Jasmina excitedly.Sl: Pod velikim drevesom sta našla zavetje.En: Under a large tree, they found shelter.Sl: Kaplje dežja so plesale po listih, medtem ko sta se pogovarjala o svojih idejah.En: Raindrops danced on the leaves as they talked about their ideas.Sl: Veter je šepetal skrivnosti pomladi, medtem ko sta skupaj načrtovala prihodnji projekt – kombinacijo fotografij in grafike.En: The wind whispered the secrets of spring as they planned a future project together – a combination of photography and graphics.Sl: Ko je dež ponehal, sta si izmenjala kontakte.En: When the rain stopped, they exchanged contacts.Sl: "Bi z veseljem sodelovala s tabo," je rekla Jasmina.En: "I would love to collaborate with you," said Jasmina.Sl: "Enako," je odgovoril Matej, zdaj veliko bolj samozavesten.En: "The same," replied Matej, now much more confident.Sl: Ko sta se poslovila, je Matej pogledal Luko, ki ga je čakal ob izhodu iz parka in se nasmehnil.En: As they said goodbye, Matej looked at Luka, who was waiting for him at the park exit, and smiled.Sl: "Hvala, Luka.En: "Thank you, Luka.Sl: Imel si prav.En: You were right."Sl: "Matej je našel svojo odločnost, Jasmina pa novega prijatelja.En: Matej had found his determination, and Jasmina a new friend.Sl: Pomlad je prinesla ne le barve, ampak tudi nove začetke.En: Spring brought not only colors but also new beginnings.Sl: Oba sta bila navdušena nad tem, kar jima prinaša prihodnost, njuno prijateljstvo pa je cvetelo kot cvetovi vrtnic okoli njiju.En: Both were excited about what the future held, and their friendship blossomed like the roses around them. Vocabulary Words:lively: živahenscattered: razpršilashy: sramežljivimiobserving: opazovalecapture: ujetaccompanied: spremljalinteresting: zanimivegacomfortable: počil vnotebook: zvezkomdesign: dizajnnudge: rahlo potisnilapproach: pristopildrawing: risbasketches: skicedarkened: potemniloexclaimed: vzkliknilashelter: zavetjeraindrops: kaplje dežjawhispered: ...
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  • Chasing Orchids: A Springtime Quest in Triglavski Park

    Chasing Orchids: A Springtime Quest in Triglavski Park
    Apr 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Chasing Orchids: A Springtime Quest in Triglavski Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-04-23-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Triglavski narodni park je bil spomladi čudovit.En: Triglavski narodni park was beautiful in the spring.Sl: Matej in Nina sta hodila po gozdu, kjer je žvrgolela ptica in sonce je sijalo skozi krošnje dreves.En: Matej and Nina were walking through the forest, where a bird was chirping and the sun was shining through the treetops.Sl: Matej je bil navdušen.En: Matej was thrilled.Sl: Njegov cilj je bil jasen: želel je osvojiti štipendijo za biologijo.En: His goal was clear: he wanted to win a scholarship for biology.Sl: Nina, njegova sošolka, ni bila tako zavzeta.En: Nina, his classmate, wasn't as enthusiastic.Sl: Želela je, da bi projekt hitro zaključila.En: She wanted the project to be finished quickly.Sl: "Hodimo že ure," je rekla Nina.En: "We've been walking for hours," Nina said.Sl: "Ali res morava najti vse te redke rastline?"En: "Do we really have to find all these rare plants?"Sl: "Ja, Nina," je odgovoril Matej z nasmehom.En: "Yes, Nina," answered Matej with a smile.Sl: "Pomembno je.En: "It's important.Sl: Prav te rastline cvetijo samo nekaj tednov spomladi."En: These plants bloom only for a few weeks in spring."Sl: Nina je vzdihnila.En: Nina sighed.Sl: Raje bi se zabavala s prijatelji kot raziskovala travnike.En: She would rather have fun with friends than explore meadows.Sl: A Matejeva strast do narave jo je malo impresionarala.En: But Matej's passion for nature impressed her a little.Sl: Pot je postala strma, tla pa prekrita z barvitimi cvetovi.En: The path became steep, and the ground was covered with colorful flowers.Sl: To je bil njihov cilj - najti redko orhidejo.En: This was their goal - to find a rare orchid.Sl: Matej je poznal zgodbe o tem, kako čudovite so, in želel jih je videti na lastne oči.En: Matej knew stories about how beautiful they are and wanted to see them with his own eyes.Sl: "Če bi našel orhidejo, bi našel tudi pot do štipendije," si je mislil.En: "If I found the orchid, I would also find the path to the scholarship," he thought.Sl: Medtem ko je Matej opazoval zemljo, je Nina pogledala naokrog.En: While Matej observed the ground, Nina looked around.Sl: Nenadoma sta prišla v čudovito jaso.En: Suddenly, they came to a beautiful clearing.Sl: Okoli njiju so se razprostirali redki cvetovi v vseh barvah pomladi.En: Rare flowers in all the colors of spring spread around them.Sl: "Poglej, Nina!" je vzkliknil Matej in pokazal na nežno rožo, ki je rasla blizu skale.En: "Look, Nina!" Matej exclaimed, pointing to the delicate flower growing near a rock.Sl: Bila je orhideja.En: It was an orchid.Sl: Nina je bila presenečena.En: Nina was surprised.Sl: "To si iskal?" je vprašala. Njene oči so kar sijale od zanimanja.En: "Is this what you were looking for?" she asked, her eyes shining with interest.Sl: "Da, to je redko," je pojasnil Matej s ponosom.En: "Yes, it's rare," explained Matej proudly.Sl: Nenadoma je Nina začutila navdušenje, ki ga je prej zamudila.En: Suddenly, Nina felt the excitement she had missed before.Sl: "Tako je lepo," je priznala.En: "It's so beautiful," she admitted.Sl: S sodelovanjem sta hitro končala projekt.En: Working together, they quickly finished the project.Sl: Na Veliko noč sta se vrnila v šolo in ga predala učitelju.En: On Easter they returned to school and submitted it to the teacher.Sl: Dobila sta pohvale in visoke ocene.En: They received praise and high grades.Sl: Matej je ugotovil, da je sodelovanje ključ do uspeha.En: Matej realized that collaboration is key to success.Sl: Nina je odkrila, da tudi akademski uspeh prinaša veliko zadovoljstvo.En: Nina discovered that academic success brings a lot of satisfaction too.Sl: Na koncu sta se oba naučila ceniti delo, ki ga je bilo potrebno vložiti.En: In the end, they both learned to appreciate the work that needed to be put in.Sl: Pot domov iz Triglavskega narodnega parka je bila polna smeha in novih spominov.En: The way back home from Triglavski narodni park was full of laughter and new memories. Vocabulary Words:thrilled: navdušenscholarship: štipendijaenthusiastic: zavzetbloom: cvetijomeadow: travniksteep: strmorchid: orhidejadelicate: neženclearing: jasacollaboration: sodelovanjesatisfaction: zadovoljstvoappreciate: cenitirare: redkosubmit: predalapraise: pohvaleproject: projektgoal: ciljpath: potground: tlacovered: prekritaexplore: raziskovatibeautiful: čudovitpassion: strastobserve: opazovatiinterest: zanimanjefinish: zaključitimemories: spominiforest: gozdtreetops: krošnje drevessubmit: predala
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    15 mins
  • The Secret Waterfall: Adventure and Discovery in Triglav

    The Secret Waterfall: Adventure and Discovery in Triglav
    Apr 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Secret Waterfall: Adventure and Discovery in Triglav Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-04-23-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Triglavski Narodni Park je spomladi čudovit.En: Triglavski Narodni Park is beautiful in the spring.Sl: Drevesa se prebujajo, rože cvetijo, zrak je svež in poln zvokov narave.En: The trees awaken, the flowers bloom, the air is fresh and full of the sounds of nature.Sl: Idealno za šolski izlet.En: Perfect for a school trip.Sl: Mateja, Luka in njihov učitelj Tomaž so del skupine, ki raziskuje park.En: Mateja, Luka, and their teacher Tomaž are part of a group exploring the park.Sl: Mateja ne more odmakniti pogleda od naravnih lepot.En: Mateja can't take her eyes off the natural beauty.Sl: Sanja o tem, da bo nekoč postala biologinja.En: She dreams of becoming a biologist one day.Sl: "Tomaž, zakaj ne smemo iti proti slapu?En: "Tomaž, why can't we go towards the waterfall?"Sl: " vpraša Mateja.En: asks Mateja.Sl: Slišala je zgodbe o njem od dedka.En: She has heard stories about it from her grandfather.Sl: Pravi, da je skrit in čudovit.En: He says it is hidden and wonderful.Sl: "Mateja," reče Tomaž s toplim nasmehom, "pot je nevarna.En: "Mateja," says Tomaž with a warm smile, "the path is dangerous.Sl: Za vašo varnost morate ostati na označenih poteh.En: For your safety, you must stay on the marked trails."Sl: "Luka, Matejin najboljši prijatelj, se strinja.En: Luka, Mateja's best friend, agrees.Sl: Rad ima logiko in varnost.En: He likes logic and safety.Sl: "Poglej, Mateja, ne bi se smela izgubljati.En: "Look, Mateja, you shouldn't wander off."Sl: "Toda Matejo premami radovednost.En: But Mateja is tempted by curiosity.Sl: Ona in Luka stakneta glave.En: She and Luka put their heads together.Sl: "Pridi," zašepeta Mateja, "poiskala bova slap!En: "Come," whispers Mateja, "we'll find the waterfall!Sl: Čas bo že, da malo počakajo na nas.En: It's about time they wait a little for us."Sl: "Sprva Luka zastoka, a Matejin navdušenje ga potegne.En: At first, Luka groans, but Mateja's enthusiasm pulls him along.Sl: Skupaj se potuhneta stran od skupine.En: Together, they sneak away from the group.Sl: Sledita zvoku vode.En: They follow the sound of water.Sl: Pot postane ožja, težja.En: The path becomes narrower, harder.Sl: "Morda bi morali obrniti," pravi Luka z zaskrbljenostjo v očeh.En: "Maybe we should turn back," says Luka with concern in his eyes.Sl: "Ne vem, če je to pametna ideja.En: "I don't know if this is a smart idea."Sl: ""Še malo," odgovori Mateja polna upanja.En: "Just a little further," replies Mateja full of hope.Sl: Njeno srce utripa od vznemirjenja.En: Her heart beats with excitement.Sl: Nenadoma pred njima zašumi prelep slap.En: Suddenly, a beautiful waterfall roars in front of them.Sl: Voda se katapultatno zliva po skalnatem pobočju.En: Water cascades dramatically down the rocky slope.Sl: Mateja ga z odprtimi usti občuduje.En: Mateja admires it with her mouth open.Sl: Takrat se na potki pojavi Tomaž.En: Then Tomaž appears on the path.Sl: Ni videti jezen, ampak previden.En: He doesn't look angry, but cautious.Sl: "No, Mateja in Luka, našla sta ga!En: "Well, Mateja and Luka, you found it!"Sl: ""Žal mi je," reče Mateja.En: "I'm sorry," says Mateja.Sl: "Nisem se mogla upreti.En: "I couldn't resist."Sl: "Tomaž se z resnim obrazom zazre v potoček, nato pa se nasmehne.En: Tomaž looks seriously at the stream, then smiles.Sl: "Včasih sem tudi jaz bil pustolovec.En: "I used to be an adventurer too.Sl: Ampak pomembno je, da ne ogrožamo varnosti.En: But it's important that we don't compromise safety.Sl: Vedno lahko poiščemo pustolovščine, a pametno.En: We can always seek adventures, but wisely."Sl: "Skupaj občudujejo slap.En: Together, they admire the waterfall.Sl: Tomaž pripoveduje o svojih mladostnih raziskovanjih.En: Tomaž shares stories of his youthful explorations.Sl: Mateja se zasanja v učiteljevem glasu, spoznava, da so pravila tam, da se lahko znova vrne nekega dne - varno.En: Mateja gets lost in the teacher's voice, realizing that rules are there so she can return safely one day.Sl: Na poti nazaj se Mateja in Luka spogledata.En: On the way back, Mateja and Luka exchange glances.Sl: "Pustolovščina," pravi Mateja, "je še boljša, ko jo deliš.En: "Adventure," says Mateja, "is even better when shared."Sl: ""Vedno skupaj," prikima Luka.En: "Always together," nods Luka.Sl: Tomaž ju objame okoli ramen, smeh odmeva po gozdu.En: Tomaž embraces them around the shoulders, laughter echoing through the forest.Sl: Njihovo srce je napolnjeno z navdušenjem - in spoštovanjem do narave.En: Their hearts are filled with excitement—and respect for nature. Vocabulary Words:awaken: prebujajomurmur: brbotanjeglistening: bliščanjenarrower: ožjacuriosity: radovednostresist: upreticascades: zlivaexploration: raziskovanjihmarked: označenihcompromise: ...
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    18 mins
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