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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.

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  • Lost Love's Legacy: The Ring That Healed a Writer's Heart

    Lost Love's Legacy: The Ring That Healed a Writer's Heart
    Feb 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost Love's Legacy: The Ring That Healed a Writer's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je hodil po zasneženi poti ob Blejskem jezeru.En: Matej walked along the snowy path by Blejsko jezero.Sl: Bil je zimski dan, hladen in čist.En: It was a winter day, cold and clear.Sl: Snežinke so plesale okoli njega, kot da so del velike zgodbe, ki jo mora še odkriti.En: Snowflakes danced around him as if they were part of a great story he had yet to uncover.Sl: Matej je bil tukaj na počitku.En: Matej was here on a break.Sl: Iskal je mir, vendar tudi navdih.En: He was seeking peace, but also inspiration.Sl: Blejsko jezero je bilo tiho.En: Blejsko jezero was quiet.Sl: Meglica je nežno ležala nad vodo, grad na hribu je bil videti kot iz drugega časa.En: A gentle mist lay over the water, and the castle on the hill looked like it was from another time.Sl: Bilo je Prešernovo praznovanje.En: It was Prešeren's celebration.Sl: Matej je bil sam.En: Matej was alone.Sl: Ana in Luka, njegova prijatelja, sta ostala v kavarni, da se ogrejeta ob vročem čaju.En: Ana and Luka, his friends, had stayed at the café to warm themselves with hot tea.Sl: Matej je potreboval čas zase.En: Matej needed some time for himself.Sl: Pisateljska blokada ga je težila, in žalost zaradi izgube je bila prevelika.En: Writer's block troubled him, and the sorrow of loss was overwhelming.Sl: Med hojo je Matej opazil nekaj nenavadnega na robu poti.En: While walking, Matej noticed something unusual at the edge of the path.Sl: V snegu je bil predmet. Majhen in svetleč.En: In the snow was an object, small and shiny.Sl: Ustavil se je in ga dvignil.En: He stopped and picked it up.Sl: To je bil star prstan, okrašen z modrim kamnom.En: It was an old ring, adorned with a blue stone.Sl: Nekaj v njem je vzbudilo nostalgijo in boleč spomin.En: Something about it stirred nostalgia and a painful memory.Sl: Spomnil se je svoje babice.En: He remembered his grandmother.Sl: Imela je enak prstan.En: She had an identical ring.Sl: Matej je čutil, da ta prstan ni le naključje.En: Matej felt that this ring was not just a coincidence.Sl: Odločil se je raziskati, kaj pomeni.En: He decided to explore what it meant.Sl: Vrnil se je k Ani in Luki ter jima pokazal svoj najdbi.En: He returned to Ana and Luka and showed them his find.Sl: "To je prstan moje babice," je rekel tiho.En: "This is my grandmother's ring," he said quietly.Sl: Luka, ki je bil poznavalec lokalne zgodovine, je predlagal, naj obiščejo staro žensko, znano po legendah o jezeru.En: Luka, who was knowledgeable about local history, suggested they visit an old woman known for the legends of the lake.Sl: Stara ženska jih je sprejela v topli kuhinji.En: The old woman welcomed them into a warm kitchen.Sl: Dišalo je po prižganih svečah in vročem pečenem čaju.En: It smelled of lit candles and hot baked tea.Sl: Matej ji je pokazal prstan.En: Matej showed her the ring.Sl: Stara ženska ga je previdno vzela v roke.En: The old woman carefully took it in her hands.Sl: "Ta prstan je del zgodovine Bleda," je rekla.En: "This ring is part of Bled's history," she said.Sl: "Pripadal je plemkinji, ki je žalovala za izgubljeno ljubezenjo.En: "It belonged to a noblewoman who mourned for a lost love.Sl: Njena zgodba je kot tvoja izguba, Matej.En: Her story is like your loss, Matej.Sl: Prstan te je našel, da ti pomaga najti mir."En: The ring found you to help you find peace."Sl: Mateju so se napolnile oči z solzami.En: Matej's eyes filled with tears.Sl: Bil je trenutek resnice.En: It was a moment of truth.Sl: Prstan je simboliziral preteklost, toda tudi novo priložnost.En: The ring symbolized the past, but also a new opportunity.Sl: Matej je končno našel svoj zaključek.En: Matej finally found his conclusion.Sl: Odločil se je, da bo pisal o ženini zgodbi, o jezeru, gradu, in o neskončni povezanosti ljudi in spominov.En: He decided to write about the noblewoman's story, the lake, the castle, and the endless connection between people and memories.Sl: V srcu je začutil olajšanje.En: He felt relief in his heart.Sl: Zvečer, ko je Bled obsijal mrak, so se Matej, Ana in Luka vrnili na sejem v mestu.En: In the evening, as Bled was enveloped in dusk, Matej, Ana, and Luka returned to the town's fair.Sl: Proslavljali so Prešernov dan, srečni in polni upanja.En: They celebrated Prešeren's day, happy and full of hope.Sl: Matej je pogledal jezero in vedel, da je našel, kar je iskal.En: Matej looked at the lake and knew he had found what he was searching for.Sl: Razburkanost v njem je postala mirna kot jezero.En: The turmoil within him became as calm as the lake.Sl: Njegovo srce je bilo pomirjeno in njegova želja po pisanju je bila znova zaživela.En: His heart was at peace, and his desire to write was rekindled. Vocabulary Words:snowy: zasneženicastle: gradpeace: ...
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  • Winter's Whisper: A Friendship Tested on Bled Lake

    Winter's Whisper: A Friendship Tested on Bled Lake
    Feb 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Winter's Whisper: A Friendship Tested on Bled Lake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej in Lara sta stala na obali Blejskega jezera.En: Matej and Lara stood on the shore of Bled Lake.Sl: Zrak je bil hladen, zima je vladala.En: The air was cold; winter was reigning.Sl: Jezero je bilo prekrito s tanko plastjo ledu, gora Triglav je bila v daljavi pokrita s snegom.En: The lake was covered with a thin layer of ice, and Triglav mountain was in the distance, covered in snow.Sl: Letos sta se odločila obiskati otok s cerkvijo.En: This year, they decided to visit the island with the church.Sl: Matej je želel preživeti več časa z Laro.En: Matej wanted to spend more time with Lara.Sl: Njegovo srce je hrepenelo po več kot prijateljstvu.En: His heart longed for more than friendship.Sl: "Pridi, Lara. Čoln nas že čaka," je rekel Matej.En: "Come, Lara. The boat is waiting for us," said Matej.Sl: S čolnom sta počasi plula proti otoku.En: They slowly rowed towards the island.Sl: V daljavi je snežilo.En: In the distance, it was snowing.Sl: Lara je uživala v miru narave.En: Lara enjoyed the peace of nature.Sl: Stres iz službe počasi izginja.En: Stress from work was slowly fading away.Sl: "Tako lepo je tukaj. Tak mir," je rekla.En: "It's so beautiful here. Such peace," she said.Sl: Matej ji je pokimal, vendar je v sebi čutil nemir.En: Matej nodded, but he felt restless inside.Sl: "Kako naj ji povem?" se je spraševal.En: "How should I tell her?" he wondered.Sl: Ko sta pristala na otoku, sta se odpravila po ozki zasneženi poti.En: When they landed on the island, they set off along the narrow snowy path.Sl: Veter je pričel pihati in snežna nevihta je bila na obzorju.En: The wind began to blow, and a snowstorm loomed on the horizon.Sl: Lara je povzela: "Kaj če naju ujame sneg?"En: Lara pondered: "What if the snow catches us?"Sl: "Nič hudega. Cerkvica je blizu," je Matej odgovoril, čeprav je bil tudi sam nekoliko zaskrbljen.En: "No worries. The little church is close," replied Matej, though he was slightly concerned himself.Sl: Ko sta vstopila v cerkev, je nastala tišina.En: When they entered the church, silence ensued.Sl: Svetloba sveč je sproščala topli sijaj.En: The candlelight emitted a warm glow.Sl: "Lara," je Matej končno začel, "raje ti nekaj povem."En: "Lara," Matej finally began, "I'd rather tell you something."Sl: Lara je zavzdihnila.En: Lara sighed.Sl: "Kako lahko tukaj razmišljam o službi?"En: "How can I think of work here?"Sl: Matej pogleda Lara v oči.En: Matej looked Lara in the eyes.Sl: "Ni o službi. Gre zame. Želim ti povedati o svojih občutkih."En: "It's not about work. It's about me. I want to tell you about my feelings."Sl: Lara je bila presenečena.En: Lara was surprised.Sl: "Kaj želiš reči?" je vprašala in v njej so se mešali različni občutki.En: "What do you want to say?" she asked, emotions swirling within her.Sl: Matej povleče zrak in nadaljuje: "Že dolgo te imam rad. Več kot prijatelj.En: Matej took a breath and continued: "I've liked you for a long time. More than a friend.Sl: In ta izlet... zelo mi je pomemben. Ti si mi pomembna."En: And this trip... it's very important to me. You are important to me."Sl: Lara pogleda Mateja.En: Lara looked at Matej.Sl: Bila je ganjena z njegovo poštenostjo, a čutila je zaskrbljenost.En: She was touched by his honesty, but she felt apprehension.Sl: "Matej, cenim tvoje občutke. Resnično.En: "Matej, I appreciate your feelings. Truly.Sl: Ampak prijateljstvo zate mi pomeni ogromno.En: But friendship with you means a lot to me.Sl: Ne želim ga izgubiti."En: I don't want to lose it."Sl: Zunaj je sneg močno snežil, a v cerkvi je bilo mirno.En: Outside, the snow was falling heavily, but inside the church, it was peaceful.Sl: Matej se je nasmehnil in pokimal.En: Matej smiled and nodded.Sl: "Razumem. Hvaležen sem, da lahko to delim s tabo."En: "I understand. I'm grateful I can share this with you."Sl: Lara mu je prijela roko.En: Lara took his hand.Sl: "Hvaležna sem zate. Morda je bolje, da to pustiva tukaj.En: "I'm grateful for you. Maybe it's best to leave it here.Sl: Ampak vedno bova prijatelja."En: But we'll always be friends."Sl: Na poti nazaj je Matej čutil olajšanje.En: On the way back, Matej felt relieved.Sl: Njegovi občutki so bili izraženi, prijateljstvo neokrnjeno.En: His feelings were expressed, the friendship unchanged.Sl: Lara je bila sproščena, vedela je, da lahko računa na Mateja.En: Lara felt relaxed, knowing she could count on Matej.Sl: Njuna pot iz otoka je bila počasna in po zasneženem povratku sta oba občutila povezanost, močnejša kot kdajkoli prej.En: Their journey from the island was slow, and upon the snowy return, they both felt a connection stronger than ever before. Vocabulary Words:shore: obalareigning: vladalacovered: prekritolonged: hrepenelorowed: ...
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  • The Swan Heist: A Comical Adventure at Lake Bled

    The Swan Heist: A Comical Adventure at Lake Bled
    Feb 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Swan Heist: A Comical Adventure at Lake Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-24-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sneg je mehko padal na Belo jezero, kjer so se Matej, Nika in Anže odločili preživeti zimski dan.En: The snow softly fell on Belo jezero, where Matej, Nika, and Anže decided to spend a winter day.Sl: Bled je bil videti čudovito, z gradom na hribu in otočkom sredi jezera.En: Bled looked wonderful, with the castle on the hill and the island in the middle of the lake.Sl: Veter je nežno mršil vodo, zvokovi pa so bili utišani zaradi snežne odeje.En: The wind softly ruffled the water, and the sounds were hushed by the snowy blanket.Sl: Matej je sedel na klopci, previdno odvijajoč svoj sendvič.En: Matej sat on a bench, carefully unwrapping his sandwich.Sl: Bil je vesel, ker je imel popoln prigrizek. Kruh s pršutom, sirom in solato.En: He was happy because he had a perfect snack. Bread with prosciutto, cheese, and lettuce.Sl: Nika in Anže sta stala blizu, občudujeta lepoto jezera.En: Nika and Anže stood nearby, admiring the beauty of the lake.Sl: Naenkrat je velik labod priletel mimo.En: Suddenly, a large swan flew by.Sl: Njegovi beli peruti so se svetili v snežni svetlobi.En: Its white wings shimmered in the snowy light.Sl: Labod se je nenadoma ustavil pred Matejem in, preden se je kdo zavedel, je Matejev sendvič izginil v kljunu laboda.En: The swan suddenly stopped in front of Matej, and before anyone realized, Matej's sandwich disappeared into the swan's beak.Sl: Matej je bil šokiran.En: Matej was shocked.Sl: "Moja kosilo!" je zavpil Matej, hitro vstajajoč.En: "My lunch!" shouted Matej, quickly standing up.Sl: Nika se je zasmejala, a videla resnost v Matejevih očeh. "Potrebujemo načrt," je rekla. "Labod mora vrniti sendvič."En: Nika laughed but saw the seriousness in Matej's eyes. "We need a plan," she said. "The swan must return the sandwich."Sl: Anže, vedno tih opazovalec, je dodal: "To je kot prizor iz komedije. Morda bi morali to posneti." Nato je vzel telefon ter začel snemati dogajanje.En: Anže, always a quiet observer, added, "This is like a scene from a comedy. Maybe we should film it." Then he took out his phone and started recording the scene.Sl: Matej je poskušal laboda prepričati s kosom kruha, vendar je labod plaval dlje proč.En: Matej tried to lure the swan with a piece of bread, but the swan swam further away.Sl: Nika je medtem predlagala zamisel. "Kaj, če bi namestili mrežo, prav tako, kot da je list. Čez vodo."En: Meanwhile, Nika suggested an idea. "What if we set up a net, just like a trap over the water?"Sl: Iz papirja in vrvice so ustvarili improvizirano past.En: They created an improvised trap from paper and string.Sl: Matej je bil skeptičen, a poskusil jo je vseeno postaviti.En: Matej was skeptical but tried to set it up anyway.Sl: Labod pa je bil pametnejši, gladko je plaval okoli pasti.En: However, the swan was smarter and smoothly swam around the trap.Sl: Naenkrat so začeli prihajati mimoidoči, očarani nad dogajanjem.En: Suddenly, passersby began to gather, fascinated by the events.Sl: Eden izmed gledalcev, ribič, je stopil naprej. "Potrebujete pomoč?" je vprašal.En: One of the spectators, a fisherman, stepped forward. "Do you need help?" he asked.Sl: Občinstvo je kazalo zanimanje, ko je ribič s svojo dolgo palico izkušeno zamahnil proti labodu.En: The audience showed interest as the fisherman skillfully swung his long pole toward the swan.Sl: Na koncu je uspel. S pretkanim gibom je izvlekel Matejev sendvič.En: In the end, he succeeded. With a cunning move, he retrieved Matej's sandwich.Sl: Matej je bil navdušen in zahvaljeval ribiča.En: Matej was thrilled and thanked the fisherman.Sl: Njegovi prijatelji so mu mahalno ploskali. Bili so veseli.En: His friends clapped and cheered for him. They were happy.Sl: Matej je pogledal sendvič in se nasmejal. "Počakaj," je rekel, "Mislim, da bi to moral deliti." Vse tri je povabil, naj se mu pridružijo pri malici.En: Matej looked at the sandwich and laughed. "Wait," he said, "I think I should share this." He invited all three to join him for the snack.Sl: Vsi trije so sedli nazaj na klop in delili sendvič, smeh je odmeval po jezeru.En: All three sat back on the bench and shared the sandwich, laughter echoing across the lake.Sl: Naučil se je, da je včasih najlepše deliti trenutke s prijatelji.En: They learned that sometimes the nicest moments are those shared with friends.Sl: Labod je odplaval naprej, zadovoljen s svojo pustolovščino.En: The swan swam away, content with its adventure.Sl: Dan se je nežno končal, s snegom, ki je še naprej padal, in prijatelji, ki so skupaj preživljali še en nepozaben dan na Bledu.En: The day gently came to a close, with the snow continuing to fall and friends enjoying another unforgettable day at Bled. Vocabulary Words:softly: mehkoruffled: ...
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