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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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  • Storms and Sanctuary: A Journey Through Triglav's Heart

    Storms and Sanctuary: A Journey Through Triglav's Heart
    Nov 8 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Storms and Sanctuary: A Journey Through Triglav's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-08-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej in Tanja sta hodila po poti, ki je bila nekoč srce Triglavskega narodnega parka.En: Matej and Tanja were walking along the path that was once the heart of the Triglav National Park.Sl: Zdaj je to bil tih, pusti kraj, kjer so šelesteli zadnji jesenski listi pod njunimi nogami.En: Now it was a quiet, desolate place where the last autumn leaves rustled under their feet.Sl: Matej je imel oster pogled.En: Matej had a keen eye.Sl: Oči so neprestano preučevale okolico.En: His gaze constantly studied the surroundings.Sl: Tanja je skrbela za mapo.En: Tanja was in charge of the map.Sl: Iskala je smeri na zgrčeni papirnati karti.En: She searched for directions on the crumpled paper map.Sl: Zrak je bil hladen, nebo sivo.En: The air was cold, the sky gray.Sl: Tudi sonce je bilo skrito za oblaki.En: Even the sun was hidden behind the clouds.Sl: Zima se je hitro bližala.En: Winter was approaching quickly.Sl: "Morava biti previdna," je rekel Matej ter pogledal proti obzorju, kjer se je kazala grozeča nevihta.En: "We have to be careful," said Matej as he looked toward the horizon where a threatening storm was looming.Sl: "Lahko pride kmalu.En: "It could come soon."Sl: ""Seveda," se je strinjala Tanja, a njen glas je bil napolnjen z upanjem.En: "Of course," agreed Tanja, but her voice was filled with hope.Sl: "Ampak slišala sem, da naj bi bil varen pristan nekje blizu.En: "But I've heard there should be a safe haven somewhere nearby.Sl: Morda najdeva druge ljudi.En: Maybe we'll find other people."Sl: "Matej se je ustavil.En: Matej stopped.Sl: Spomini na preteklost so se mu zavili okoli srca.En: Memories of the past wrapped around his heart.Sl: Spomnil se je izgubljenih domačih ter bolečine, ki jo je nosil s sabo.En: He remembered lost loved ones and the pain he carried with him.Sl: Vendar zdaj ni bil sam.En: But now he was not alone.Sl: Tanja je stala poleg njega, pripravljena na vse.En: Tanja stood beside him, ready for anything.Sl: "Hodiva," je naposled dejal Matej.En: "Let's go," Matej finally said.Sl: Moral se je odločiti.En: He had to decide.Sl: Ena pot je peljala po hribu, kjer je bil teren nevaren, druga pa bi trajala dlje, a bila varnejša.En: One path led up the hill, where the terrain was dangerous, while the other would take longer but was safer.Sl: Matej je vedel, da morajo sprejeti pravo odločitev zaradi nevihte.En: Matej knew they had to make the right decision because of the storm.Sl: Izbrala sta daljšo pot.En: They chose the longer path.Sl: Zdelo se je pametneje.En: It seemed wiser.Sl: A kot sta hodila, je veter postal močnejši.En: But as they walked, the wind grew stronger.Sl: S pogledom na bližajoče se oblake je Matej začutil nelagodje.En: Seeing the approaching clouds, Matej felt uneasy.Sl: Tanjin optimizem ga je vedno navdihoval, a zdaj je bilo jasno, da morata iskati zavetje, in to hitro.En: Tanja's optimism always inspired him, but now it was clear they needed to seek shelter, and quickly.Sl: Nenadoma se je Matej ustavil.En: Suddenly, Matej stopped.Sl: Daleč v daljavi se je zaslišalo renčanje volkov.En: Far in the distance, he heard the growling of wolves.Sl: Moral je hitro ukrepati.En: He had to act quickly.Sl: A takrat je opazil nekaj nenavadnega.En: But then he noticed something unusual.Sl: Na levici, skrito med skalami, je bila jama.En: On the left, hidden among the rocks, was a cave.Sl: "Poglej!En: "Look!"Sl: " je zaklical Tanja.En: Tanja shouted.Sl: "Jama!En: "A cave!Sl: Morda tam najdeva zavetje.En: Maybe we can find shelter there."Sl: "Previdno sta stopila v notranjost.En: They cautiously stepped inside.Sl: V jami so bile stare ogorke in nekaj napol zgorelnih lesenih predmetov.En: In the cave were old embers and some half-burned wooden objects.Sl: Tu se je nekoč nekdo že ustavil.En: Someone had once stopped here.Sl: Presenetila ju je toplina, ki se je širila iz globin jame.En: They were surprised by the warmth emanating from the depths of the cave.Sl: "Zdi se mi, da sva blizu," je rekla Tanja tiho, a samozavestno.En: "I feel like we're close," said Tanja quietly but confidently.Sl: Matej je malo zaostajal.En: Matej lagged slightly behind.Sl: Poslušal je zvoke veta, ki je vihral zunaj.En: He listened to the sounds of the wind blowing outside.Sl: Misel, da bi spet bil del skupnosti, mu je vlila novo upanje.En: The thought of being part of a community again filled him with new hope.Sl: Tanjina vera v dobro ga je počasi okužila.En: Tanja's faith in good slowly infected him.Sl: Varnost jame in slutnja bližine skrivnostnega varnega pribežališča sta ju napolnili z upanjem.En: The safety of the cave and the hint of the proximity of a mysterious safe refuge filled them with hope.Sl: Matej je počasi zapiral oči, v mislih pa je videl prihodnost, ...
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  • Surviving Ruins: A Sibling's Journey Through A Fallen City

    Surviving Ruins: A Sibling's Journey Through A Fallen City
    Nov 8 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Surviving Ruins: A Sibling's Journey Through A Fallen City Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-08-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Mateja je stala na robu propadle Ljubjane.En: Mateja stood on the edge of a fallen Ljubjana.Sl: Jesenski veter ji je mršil lase.En: The autumn wind tousled her hair.Sl: Listje je bilo povsod, rdeče in rumeno, pokrivalo je opustele ulice.En: Leaves were everywhere, red and yellow, covering the desolate streets.Sl: Pred njo razpadli zidovi, ki so nekoč bili lepi domovi in trgovine, zdaj tihi spomeniki preteklosti.En: Before her were crumbling walls that were once beautiful homes and stores, now silent monuments of the past.Sl: Ta kraj je bil nekoč živahen, zdaj pa je bil le senca svojega nekdanjega sijaja.En: This place was once vibrant, but now it was just a shadow of its former glory.Sl: Tukaj je nazadnje videla svojega brata, Tomaža.En: It was here that she last saw her brother, Tomaž.Sl: Mateja se je spomnila njunega zadnjega prepira.En: Mateja remembered their last argument.Sl: Ko so besede padale, ni mislila, da ga bo izgubila.En: When words were exchanged, she didn't think she would lose him.Sl: Zdaj jo je gnala krivda.En: Now, guilt drove her.Sl: Morala ga je najti.En: She had to find him.Sl: S seboj ni imela veliko – nož, zemljevid in majhen nahrbtnik z nekaj zalogami.En: She didn't have much with her—a knife, a map, and a small backpack with some supplies.Sl: Njena volja je bila močna.En: Her resolve was strong.Sl: Ni vedela, kakšne nevarnosti jo čakajo, a vedela je, da mora naprej.En: She didn't know what dangers awaited her, but she knew she had to move forward.Sl: Počasi se je premikala skozi porušene zgradbe.En: She moved slowly through the ruined buildings.Sl: Zvok oblik odjekne iz daljave.En: The sound of shapes echoed from afar.Sl: Scavengerji, plenilci, pred katerimi so jo svarili.En: Scavengers, predators they had warned her about.Sl: Mateja se je skrila za kosom betona in strmela v pepelnato nebo, medtem ko so se glasovi oddaljili.En: Mateja hid behind a piece of concrete and stared at the ashen sky while the voices faded.Sl: Njeno srce je divje bilo.En: Her heart was pounding fiercely.Sl: Vedela je, da ni veliko časa.En: She knew there wasn't much time.Sl: Želela je priti na drugo stran, kjer je bil Tomaž nazadnje viden.En: She wanted to get to the other side where Tomaž was last seen.Sl: Ko je prišla do zgradbe, o kateri so ji povedali znanci, je bilo že prepozno popoldne.En: When she reached the building her acquaintances had told her about, it was already late in the afternoon.Sl: Sonce se je spustilo in jesen se je preobrazila v hladno večer.En: The sun had set and autumn had transformed into a cold evening.Sl: Pred zgradbo so postavali plenilci.En: In front of the building, scavengers loitered.Sl: Odločena, Mateja se je premaknila naprej.En: Determined, Mateja moved forward.Sl: Peščica listov je zašumel pod njenimi nogami.En: A small rustle of leaves sounded beneath her feet.Sl: Prignala se je do stranskega vhoda.En: She darted to the side entrance.Sl: Tu je morala biti hitra.En: Here, she had to be quick.Sl: Vstopila je v temno zgradbo.En: She entered the dark building.Sl: Notranjost je bila mračna in tiha, kot bi bila pozabljena.En: The interior was gloomy and silent, as if forgotten.Sl: A v daljavi je zaslišala glas.En: But in the distance, she heard a voice.Sl: Tomaž.En: Tomaž.Sl: Zvok njenega imena, njenega, jo je potisnil naprej.En: The sound of her name pushed her forward.Sl: Njeno srce je bilo zdaj trdno kot kamen.En: Her heart was now as solid as a stone.Sl: Ko ga je našla, je bil ujet v eni izmed sob.En: When she found him, he was trapped in one of the rooms.Sl: Okna so bila zabita.En: The windows were boarded up.Sl: Plenilci so počivali okoli v krogih teme zunaj.En: Scavengers were resting around in circles of darkness outside.Sl: Mateja je pretihotapila svoje korake do njega.En: Mateja sneaked her steps up to him.Sl: "Mateja," je tiho šepnil Tomaž, oči polne olajšanja in strahu.En: "Mateja," Tomaž whispered softly, eyes filled with relief and fear.Sl: Skupaj sta našla poti navzven, pazljivo dajanje signala.En: Together they found their way out, carefully signaling each other.Sl: V tisti trenutek je Mateja vedela, da bo s pomočjo lahko preslepila plenilce.En: At that moment, Mateja knew that with some help, she could outwit the scavengers.Sl: Uporabila je le nekaj zvočnih trikov, da jih je zmedla.En: She used only a few sound tricks to confuse them.Sl: Plenilci so izgubili zanimanje in počasi so se njene koraki in Tomaževi izmaknili nevarnosti.En: The scavengers lost interest, and slowly her steps and Tomaž's escaped the danger.Sl: Ko sta dosegla varnost, je Mateja objela brata.En: When they reached safety, Mateja hugged her brother.Sl: Srce ji ni več bilo zaradi krivde, ampak zaradi ljubezni in upanja.En:...
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  • From Circles to Synchrony: Rowing Toward Adventure

    From Circles to Synchrony: Rowing Toward Adventure
    Nov 7 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Circles to Synchrony: Rowing Toward Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-11-07-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej se je s Petrom sprehajal po obali Blejskega jezera.En: Matej was taking a walk with Petra along the shore of Blejsko jezero.Sl: Jesenski čas je bil čaroben.En: The autumn season was magical.Sl: Listje je sijalo v rdečih, oranžnih in zlatih barvah.En: The leaves glowed in red, orange, and golden colors.Sl: Nad jezerom je bilo spokojno tiho.En: Above the lake, it was peacefully quiet.Sl: V zraku je bil vonj po svežem listju in rahlo je hladilo.En: There was a scent of fresh leaves in the air, and it was slightly cool.Sl: Sredi jezera je ležal otoček z majhno cerkvico, ki se je zrcalila v vodi.En: In the middle of the lake lay a small island with a little church, which reflected in the water.Sl: Matej se je ustavil.En: Matej stopped.Sl: "Glej, Petra," je navdušeno rekel.En: "Look, Petra," he said excitedly.Sl: "Kaj praviš, da poskusiva priveslati tja?En: "What do you say we try rowing there?"Sl: " Petra je nekoliko dvomljivo pogledala svetlikajočo se gladino.En: Petra glanced somewhat doubtfully at the shimmering surface.Sl: "Ne vem, Matej.En: "I don't know, Matej.Sl: Nisem še nikoli veslala," je previdno dejala.En: I've never rowed before," she said cautiously.Sl: Matej se je nasmehnil.En: Matej smiled.Sl: "Jaz tudi ne, ampak to bo zabavno!En: "Neither have I, but it will be fun!Sl: Imela bova piknik na otočku!En: We'll have a picnic on the island!"Sl: " Petra je zavzdihnila, vendar nasmejana prikimala.En: Petra sighed but nodded, smiling.Sl: "Prav," je rekla.En: "Alright," she said.Sl: Najela sta čoln in se usedla vanj.En: They rented a boat and sat in it.Sl: Matej je samozavestno prijel vesla.En: Matej confidently took the oars.Sl: Petra je sedla nasproti, držala je majhno košaro s hrano.En: Petra sat opposite him, holding a small basket of food.Sl: "Samo previdno," je rekla.En: "Just be careful," she said.Sl: Matej je začel veslati.En: Matej started rowing.Sl: Čoln se je zganil, vendar se ni premaknil naravnost.En: The boat stirred but didn’t move straight.Sl: Namesto tega je začel krožiti v krogih.En: Instead, it began to circle around.Sl: Petra se je z rokami prijela roba čolna.En: Petra clutched the edge of the boat.Sl: "Matej, veslaš premočno z eno roko!En: "Matej, you're rowing too hard with one hand!Sl: Poskusi bolj usklajeno!En: Try to be more coordinated!"Sl: " je zaklicala.En: she called out.Sl: Matej se je trudil, vendar se je čoln še naprej vrtel.En: Matej struggled, but the boat continued to spin.Sl: Nenadoma sta oba izbruhnila v smeh.En: Suddenly, they both burst into laughter.Sl: "To je kot vrtiljak!En: "This is like a merry-go-round!"Sl: " je rekla Petra med smehom.En: Petra said amidst her laughter.Sl: Matej je poskušal ponovno ujeti ravnotežje.En: Matej tried to regain balance.Sl: "Morda bi ti morala poskusiti," je Matej predlagal.En: "Maybe you should give it a try," Matej suggested.Sl: S skupnimi močmi sta se zbrala.En: With combined efforts, they gathered themselves.Sl: Po nekaj neuspešnih poskusih sta uspela uskladiti veslanje.En: After a few unsuccessful attempts, they managed to synchronize their rowing.Sl: Čoln se je začel premikati naravnost proti otoku.En: The boat began moving straight toward the island.Sl: Petra je dajala napotke, Matej pa jih je sledil.En: Petra gave directions, and Matej followed them.Sl: Skupaj sta ustvarila ritem.En: Together, they created a rhythm.Sl: Ko sta končno prispela na otok, so bili njuni obrazi žareči od veselja in prežeti z lahkotnimi srčnimi utripanji.En: When they finally arrived on the island, their faces were glowing with joy and their hearts were lightly pounding.Sl: Usedla sta se na klop in razpakirala piknik košaro.En: They sat on a bench and unpacked the picnic basket.Sl: Pokrajina je bila slikovita, jezero je bilo mirno, veter je šepetal med drevesi.En: The scenery was picturesque, the lake was calm, and the wind whispered through the trees.Sl: "Zelo sem vesel, da sva to storila," je rekel Matej z iskreno hvaležnostjo v očeh.En: "I'm really glad we did this," Matej said with genuine gratitude in his eyes.Sl: "Tvoj smisel za previdnost nama je res pomagal," je priznal.En: "Your sense of caution really helped us," he admitted.Sl: Petra je stisnila njegovo roko.En: Petra squeezed his hand.Sl: "Tvoj pogum in želja po pustolovščinah me vedno inspirirata," je tiho odgovorila.En: "Your courage and desire for adventure always inspire me," she quietly responded.Sl: Užitek popoldne je postalo njuno posebne, humorne in nepozabne izkušnje.En: The pleasure of the afternoon became their special, humorous, and unforgettable experience.Sl: Ta izlet na jezero jima je pokazal, kako močna sta skupaj in kako lahko vsaka sprememba prinese nekaj lepega.En: This trip to the lake showed them how ...
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