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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.

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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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  • Finding Balance: A Study in Friendship and Relaxation

    Finding Balance: A Study in Friendship and Relaxation
    Jun 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Balance: A Study in Friendship and Relaxation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V kavarni "Prešernova kava" je bilo prijetno vzdušje.En: In the kavarna "Prešernova Kava," the atmosphere was pleasant.Sl: Maja, Gregor in Neža so sedeli za lesenim okroglim mizico, obkroženim z vonjem po sveže pečeni kavi in toplem pecivu.En: Maja, Gregor, and Neža were sitting at a small round wooden table, surrounded by the aroma of freshly brewed coffee and warm pastries.Sl: Maja je bila zaskrbljena.En: Maja was worried.Sl: Njene oči so se hitro premikale po zapiskih, a misli so bile drugje.En: Her eyes were rapidly moving over her notes, but her thoughts were elsewhere.Sl: Vedno je bila vestna študentka in njena štipendija je bila odvisna od tega, kako dobro ji bo šlo na izpitih.En: She had always been a diligent student, and her scholarship depended on how well she would do in her exams.Sl: Gregor je sedel nasproti nje, komajda pozoren.En: Gregor was sitting across from her, barely paying attention.Sl: Odprl je knjigo, a večinoma je strmel skozi okno.En: He had opened a book, but mostly he was staring out the window.Sl: Ljubljanski promet je bil živahen, a Gregor je bil v svojem svetu.En: Traffic in Ljubljana was lively, but Gregor was in his own world.Sl: “Ah, še je čas,” je rekel z nasmeškom, ko je opazil Majino panično prevračanje listov.En: “Ah, there's still time,” he said with a smile when he noticed Maja's frantic page flipping.Sl: Maja se je ugriznila v ustnico.En: Maja bit her lip.Sl: Bila je razočarana.En: She was frustrated.Sl: Kako se je lahko tako sproščeno obnašal?En: How could he be so relaxed?Sl: Neža, ki je sedela med njima, je skušala olajšati napetost.En: Neža, who was sitting between them, was trying to ease the tension.Sl: “Hej, morda bi se lahko skupaj pogovorili o težjih temah? Vsi imamo kaj, pri čemer nam ne gre najbolje.”En: “Hey, maybe we could talk together about the tougher topics? We all have something we're not good at.”Sl: Toda Maja je bila preveč zasedena z lastnimi skrbi, da bi poslušala.En: But Maja was too absorbed in her own worries to listen.Sl: Položila je glavo v dlan in globoko vzdihnila.En: She placed her head in her hands and sighed deeply.Sl: Gregor se je rahlo nasmehnil, a tokrat prijazneje.En: Gregor smiled slightly, but this time more kindly.Sl: “Resno, Maja, poskusiti moramo uživati tudi med učenjem,” je dejal.En: “Really, Maja, we have to try to enjoy learning too,” he said.Sl: Popoldne je napredovalo in Maja je začutila, da ji pritisk preveč raste.En: The afternoon progressed, and Maja felt the pressure mounting too high.Sl: Končno je vstala in pogledala Gregorja naravnost v oči.En: Finally, she stood up and looked Gregor straight in the eyes.Sl: “Ne morem se sprostiti, ko ti delaš tako, da vse prenašaš na zadnji trenutek. Potrebujem pomoč!”En: “I can't relax when you're so last-minute about everything. I need help!”Sl: Gregor je presenečeno odložil skodelico kave.En: Gregor was surprised and set down his coffee cup.Sl: Neža je nežno položila roko na Majin hrbet.En: Neža gently placed a hand on Maja's back.Sl: “Prav imaš. Pomagali ti bomo,” je pristavil Gregor, tokrat resno.En: “You're right. We'll help you,” Gregor added, this time seriously.Sl: S tem se je začel njihov prvi skupni študijski seans.En: This marked the beginning of their first joint study session.Sl: Neža je organizirala pregled tem, Gregor je predlagal nove načine za pomnjenje informacij, in Maja je končno našla mir ob delu z njima.En: Neža organized a review of the topics, Gregor suggested new ways to memorize information, and Maja finally found peace working with them.Sl: Skrbno so si delili naloge, dopolnjevali razlage in se smejali nesporazumom.En: They carefully shared tasks, complemented each other’s explanations, and laughed at misunderstandings.Sl: Do konca popoldneva se je napetost razblinila.En: By the end of the afternoon, the tension had dissipated.Sl: Kava se je v lončkih ohladila, a Maja je spet našla zagon.En: The coffee had cooled in their cups, but Maja had found renewed motivation.Sl: Razumela je, da pomoč prijateljev ni znak šibkosti, temveč vir moči.En: She understood that accepting friends' help was not a sign of weakness but a source of strength.Sl: Ko se je dan začel prevešati v večer, so se prijatelji s toplimi občutki odpravili domov.En: As the day began to turn into evening, the friends set off home with warm feelings.Sl: Sedaj so vsi pripravljeni na izpite.En: Now, all were prepared for their exams.Sl: Maja je občutila olajšanje in zadovoljstvo, ker je sprejela pomoč.En: Maja felt relief and satisfaction for accepting help.Sl: V srcu kavarne "Prešernova kava" je našla prijateljstvo, ki ji je pomagalo najti ravnotežje med študijem ...
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  • Stormy Cafes and Lifelong Bonds: A Ljubljana Summer Tale

    Stormy Cafes and Lifelong Bonds: A Ljubljana Summer Tale
    Jun 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Stormy Cafes and Lifelong Bonds: A Ljubljana Summer Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-09-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Življenje v Ljubljani je lahko čarobno, še posebej poleti.En: Life in Ljubljana can be magical, especially in summer.Sl: Ta prihodnji dan je bilo posebno toplo in sončno.En: That coming day was particularly warm and sunny.Sl: Popoldne, ko so ulice starega mestnega jedra vrvele od življenja, so sedeli trije prijatelji v majhni kavarnici "Pri Zlati skodelici".En: In the afternoon, when the streets of the old town center were bustling with life, three friends were sitting in a small cafe, "Pri Zlati skodelici".Sl: Kavarna je bila prijetna, z lesenimi mizami in vintage dekorjem.En: The cafe was cozy, with wooden tables and vintage decor.Sl: Vzdušje je bilo pomirjujoče, idealno za načrtovanje velikega poletnega potovanja.En: The atmosphere was soothing, ideal for planning a great summer trip.Sl: Matija je bil vznemirjen.En: Matija was excited.Sl: "Prijatelji, to bo naša najboljša dogodivščina doslej!En: "Friends, this will be our best adventure yet!"Sl: " je rekel z iskrico v očeh.En: he said with a sparkle in his eyes.Sl: Anja in Bojan sta sedela z njim za isto mizo.En: Anja and Bojan sat with him at the same table.Sl: Oba sta pila svoji skodelici vroče kave.En: They were both drinking their cups of hot coffee.Sl: Anja je nežno položila roko na papir, kjer so zapisovali kraje, ki jih želijo obiskati.En: Anja gently placed her hand on the paper where they were writing down the places they wanted to visit.Sl: "Pomembno je, da smo dobro organizirani in varni," je rekla.En: "It's important that we stay well-organized and safe," she said.Sl: Njena narava je bila vedno premišljena.En: Her nature was always thoughtful.Sl: Bojan se je nasmehnil, a ni rekel ničesar.En: Bojan smiled but said nothing.Sl: Zaskrbljen je bil zaradi stroškov poti.En: He was worried about the cost of the trip.Sl: Matija je opazil Bojanov tišino.En: Matija noticed Bojan's silence.Sl: "Morda bi morali zmanjšati nekaj stroškov," je predlagal.En: "Maybe we should cut down on some expenses," he suggested.Sl: "Lahko obiščemo nekaj kampov in prespimo v šotorih.En: "We can visit a few campsites and sleep in tents."Sl: " Njegov glas je bil poln upanja.En: His voice was full of hope.Sl: Bojan se je končno oglasil: "To se sliši dobro.En: Bojan finally spoke up: "That sounds good."Sl: " Počutil se je lažje, ko je videl, da sta njegova prijatelja razumela njegovo tiho skrb.En: He felt relieved to see that his friends understood his silent concern.Sl: Anja se je nasmehnila.En: Anja smiled.Sl: "Naredimo načrt z vsemi podrobnostmi," je rekla in iz torbe vzela zvezek in svinčnik.En: "Let's make a plan with all the details," she said, taking a notebook and pencil from her bag.Sl: "Dodala bom tudi kontakte v sili, če bi kaj šlo narobe.En: "I'll also add emergency contacts in case something goes wrong."Sl: "Ravno ko so se poglobili v načrtovanje in pili kavo, se je z neba začela dvigovati nevihta.En: Just as they delved into planning and drinking coffee, a storm began to rise from the sky.Sl: Nebo je potemnelo, veter je zavil in dež je začel bobneti po oknih.En: The sky darkened, the wind howled, and rain started pounding against the windows.Sl: Nenadoma so se luči v kavarni ugasnile.En: Suddenly, the lights in the cafe went out.Sl: Nastopila je tema.En: Darkness ensued.Sl: Matija, Anja in Bojan so se spogledali, najprej nekoliko zaskrbljeni.En: Matija, Anja, and Bojan looked at each other, initially a bit worried.Sl: Toda nato je Matija pretrgal tišino z smehom.En: But then Matija broke the silence with a laugh.Sl: "No, zdi se, da imamo prvo pustolovščino kar tukaj," je rekel šaljivo.En: "Well, it seems we have our first adventure right here," he said jokingly.Sl: Začeli so improvizirati, prižgali so baterijsko svetilko iz Matijevega nahrbtnika in smejali so se situaciji.En: They began to improvise, turning on a flashlight from Matija's backpack and laughed at the situation.Sl: Klepetali so v temi, delili zgodbe in šale.En: They chatted in the dark, sharing stories and jokes.Sl: Bojan je povedal nekaj svojih najljubših anekdot, vsi so se smejali do solz.En: Bojan told some of his favorite anecdotes, and everyone laughed until they had tears in their eyes.Sl: Ura je minevala in kmalu so oblaki minili.En: Time passed, and soon the clouds cleared.Sl: Luči so se spet prižgale, veter pa se je umiril.En: The lights came back on, and the wind calmed down.Sl: Ko so se vrnili k svojim načrtom, je bilo kot da so zaživeli še globljo povezanost.En: When they returned to their planning, it seemed like they had formed an even deeper bond.Sl: Matija je čutil, da je postal bolj premišljen do svojih prijateljev.En: Matija felt that he had become more considerate of his friends.Sl: Anja je ugotovila, da je ...
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  • Peonies and Possibilities: A Blossoming Ljubljana Encounter

    Peonies and Possibilities: A Blossoming Ljubljana Encounter
    Jun 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Peonies and Possibilities: A Blossoming Ljubljana Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-06-08-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanski centralni trg je bil poln življenja.En: The Ljubljanski centralni trg was full of life.Sl: Barve sadja, zelenjave in cvetja so se mešale z vonjem sveže pečenega kruha in aromatične kave.En: The colors of fruits, vegetables, and flowers mixed with the scent of freshly baked bread and aromatic coffee.Sl: Poletje se je bližalo s težkimi koraki, sonce je prijetno grelo ljudi, ki so se sprehajali med stojnicami.En: Summer was approaching with heavy steps, and the sun pleasantly warmed the people strolling among the stalls.Sl: Na eni od stojnic so cvetlice cvetele v vseh možnih barvah.En: At one of the stalls, flowers bloomed in every possible color.Sl: Mateja je vsako soboto prodajala cvetlice na trgu.En: Mateja sold flowers at the market every Saturday.Sl: Njena stojnica je bila polna čudovitih šopkov.En: Her stall was full of beautiful bouquets.Sl: Peoni so bili njeni najljubši.En: Peonies were her favorite.Sl: Ta sobotni dan so cvetovi sijali v svoji rožnati lepoti.En: On this Saturday, the flowers shined in their pink beauty.Sl: Gregor je tisti teden prišel v Ljubljano na konferenco o botaniki.En: Gregor had come to Ljubljana that week for a conference on botany.Sl: Radoveden, kot vedno, se je sprehodil po trgu, opazujoč ljudi in njihove nakupe.En: Curious as always, he wandered through the market, observing people and their purchases.Sl: Pri eni od stojnic je zagledal šopek peonij.En: At one of the stalls, he spotted a bouquet of peonies.Sl: Istočasno je Mateja opazila, da se Gregor steguje po zadnjem šopku.En: At the same time, Mateja noticed Gregor reaching for the last bouquet.Sl: "O, vidim, da imava podobne okuse," se je nasmehnila Mateja.En: "Oh, I see we have similar tastes," Mateja smiled.Sl: Gregor je pogledal Matejo in rekel: "Videti je, da so peoni res nekaj posebnega.En: Gregor looked at Mateja and said, "It seems peonies really are something special."Sl: "Beseda je dala besedo in Mateja je izvedela, da Gregor ni le navaden turist, temveč tudi strasten botanist.En: One word led to another, and Mateja learned that Gregor wasn't just an ordinary tourist, but also a passionate botanist.Sl: Skupaj sta začela pogovor o cvetlicah, o tem, kakšne rastline najbolje uspevajo v različnih klimatskih pogojih.En: Together, they started a conversation about flowers and about which plants thrive best in different climate conditions.Sl: Kljub Matejini sprva zadržanosti zaradi preteklih srčnih težav, jo je Gregorjeva iskrivost osupnila.En: Despite Mateja's initial reservations due to past heartaches, she was astonished by Gregor's wit.Sl: Čutila je, da bi se lahko z njim sproščeno pogovorila.En: She felt she could talk to him freely.Sl: Gregor je opazil njen trenutek oklevanja, a je nadaljeval pogovor z nežnostjo in spoštovanjem.En: Gregor noticed her moment of hesitation but continued the conversation with gentleness and respect.Sl: Mateja mu je v nekem trenutku sramežljivo predlagala obisk njene cvetličarne.En: Mateja shyly suggested visiting her flower shop at one point.Sl: "Imam tam nekaj redkih primerkov, ki jih ne najdeš pogosto na tržnici.En: "I have some rare specimens there that you don't often find at the market."Sl: "Gregor se je z veseljem strinjal.En: Gregor agreed with pleasure.Sl: Odpeljala sta se do cvetličarne, kjer je Gregor z občudovanjem gledal njene rastline.En: They went to the flower shop, where Gregor admired her plants.Sl: Kasneje sta se sprehodila do botaničnega vrta blizu tržnice.En: Later, they took a walk to the botanical garden near the market.Sl: Mateja je začela pripovedovati o svoji preteklosti, o tem, kako so ji rože pomagale ob težkih trenutkih.En: Mateja started sharing her past, about how flowers helped her through tough times.Sl: Gregor je delil svojo zgodbo o ljubezni do botanike in ljudeh, ki jih srečuje zaradi tega.En: Gregor shared his story about his love for botany and the people he meets because of it.Sl: Občutila sta povezanost, ki je presegla samo pogovor o rastlinah.En: They felt a connection that went beyond just talking about plants.Sl: Ko sta se razšla, sta si izmenjala telefonski številki.En: When they parted, they exchanged phone numbers.Sl: Mateja se je počutila lažjo, kot da ji je kamen padel s srca.En: Mateja felt lighter as if a weight had been lifted from her heart.Sl: Gregor se je zavedal, kako dragoceno je bilo njuno srečanje.En: Gregor realized how precious their meeting had been.Sl: Na poti domov sta oba razmišljala o možnostih za prijateljstvo in morda celo kaj več.En: On their way home, both of them thought about the possibilities for friendship and maybe even something more.Sl: V objemu prelepega ljubljanskega popoldneva je v njunih srcih vzklilo nekaj novega.En: In ...
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