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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.

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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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  • Mystery at Lake Bled: Unveiling Secrets & Forged Lineage

    Mystery at Lake Bled: Unveiling Secrets & Forged Lineage
    Mar 10 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery at Lake Bled: Unveiling Secrets & Forged Lineage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-10-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal ob robu jezera Bled in občudoval mirno vodo, ki je odsevala okoliške gore.En: Matej stood at the edge of Lake Bled and admired the calm water reflecting the surrounding mountains.Sl: Pomladni festival se je začel, in mesto je bilo polno turistov.En: The spring festival had begun and the town was full of tourists.Sl: Ljudje so se smehljali, hodili med pisanimi stojnicami, in uživali ob glasbi.En: People smiled, walked among the colorful stalls, and enjoyed the music.Sl: Vendar je letos nekaj motilo Mateja.En: However, this year something bothered Matej.Sl: Družinska dediščina, stara zlatnina, je izginila dan pred festivalom.En: A family heirloom, old jewelry, had disappeared the day before the festival.Sl: Zala je bila ravno pri svojem delu.En: Zala was just at her work.Sl: Kot novinarka je želela napisati zgodbo o festivalu in njegovih skrivnostih.En: As a journalist, she wanted to write a story about the festival and its secrets.Sl: Slišala je za izginotje dediščine in vedela je, da mora izvedeti več.En: She had heard about the disappearance of the heirloom and knew she had to find out more.Sl: Matej ni bil navdušen nad Zalinimi vprašanji.En: Matej was not thrilled about Zala's questions.Sl: S svojo radovednostjo mu je šla na živce, toda globoko v sebi je razumel, da mu lahko njena pomoč koristi.En: Her curiosity annoyed him, but deep down he understood that her help might be useful.Sl: "Zala," je neko popoldne rekel Matej, medtem ko sta hodila po obali jezera, "mogoče sem bil prezaprt.En: "Zala," Matej said one afternoon as they walked along the lakeshore, "maybe I've been too closed off.Sl: Mogoče res potrebujeva tvoje novinarske spretnosti, da najdeva to, kar je izgubljeno.En: Maybe we really need your journalistic skills to find what is lost."Sl: "Zala se je nasmehnila.En: Zala smiled.Sl: "Matej, obljubim, da ti bom pomagala, ampak od tebe pričakujem iskrenost in odprtost.En: "Matej, I promise to help you, but I expect honesty and openness from you."Sl: "Ko sta raziskovala, sta odkrila, da je festival bil več kot le praznik.En: As they investigated, they discovered the festival was more than just a celebration.Sl: Ljudje so skrivali stare zamere in neprijateljstva.En: People harbored old grudges and hostilities.Sl: Med preiskovanjem sta naletela na starešino vasi, ki je zatrjeval, da zlatnina ni prava dediščina, ampak je bila njegova.En: During their investigation, they came across the village elder, who claimed that the jewelry was not true heritage, but was his.Sl: Vrhunec festivala je bil, ko sta Matej in Zala odkrila, da je en starejši vaščan, prej prijazen kot lisica, ukradel dragocenost iz maščevanja.En: The climax of the festival came when Matej and Zala discovered that an older villager, once as friendly as a fox, had stolen the treasure out of revenge.Sl: Vse to zaradi starega spora o tem, kdo si zasluži zlatnino.En: All this due to an old argument about who deserved the jewelry.Sl: Vaščan je želel dokazati, da pravzaprav on nosi pravi rod.En: The villager wanted to prove that he actually carried the true lineage.Sl: Sprejejoč resnico, je Matej z žalostjo, a tudi razumevanjem sprejel, da je vaščan imel svoj razlog.En: Accepting the truth, Matej with sadness, but also with understanding, accepted that the villager had his reasons.Sl: Zala je zgodbo zapisala z veliko mere sočutja in navdušenja o tradiciji.En: Zala wrote the story with a great deal of compassion and enthusiasm about tradition.Sl: Dediščina se je vrnila, a pomembneje, Matej se je naučil, da njegove stroge meje niso vedno najboljši način.En: The heirloom was returned, but more importantly, Matej learned that his strict boundaries were not always the best way.Sl: Še vedno je bil zvest svojim vrednotam, vendar je spoštoval Zalo in njeno željo po resnici.En: He remained true to his values, but he respected Zala and her quest for truth.Sl: Zala je v Mateju videla več kot zgolj enega izmed lokalcev - videla je, da je njegovo srce predano zgodovini.En: Zala saw in Matej more than just one of the locals—she saw that his heart was devoted to history.Sl: Festival se je končal mirno.En: The festival ended peacefully.Sl: Ko so turisti odšli, so se vaščani znova posvetili svojemu običajnemu življenju.En: When the tourists left, the villagers once again returned to their usual lives.Sl: Matej in Zala sta ostala prijatelja.En: Matej and Zala remained friends.Sl: Jezero Bled je ob sijaju pomladnega sonca zablestelo.En: Lake Bled sparkled under the glow of the spring sun.Sl: Vse je bilo, kot bi moralo biti, z obnovljenim spoštovanjem do preteklosti in novim upanjem na prihodnost.En: Everything was as it should be, with renewed respect for the past and new ...
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  • Spring Awakening: A Family's Heartfelt Picnic Reunion

    Spring Awakening: A Family's Heartfelt Picnic Reunion
    Mar 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring Awakening: A Family's Heartfelt Picnic Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-09-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Na Blejskem jezeru je sonce svetlilo nad modro vodo, kjer se sredi jezera dviga ikonična cerkvica na otoku.En: At Blejsko jezero, the sun shone over the blue water, where the iconic little church rises in the middle of the lake on the island.Sl: Zgodnja pomlad se je počasi prebujala in zrak je bil mešanica svežine in topline.En: Early spring was slowly awakening, and the air was a mix of freshness and warmth.Sl: Ob robu jezera so se pričeli zbirati Matej, Nika in Gregor.En: On the edge of the lake, Matej, Nika, and Gregor began to gather.Sl: Njihov družinski piknik je bil načrtovan kot praznovanje prihoda pomladi.En: Their family picnic was planned as a celebration of the arrival of spring.Sl: Matej je bil najstarejši.En: Matej was the oldest.Sl: Bil je tiho in zamišljeno gledal v modrino vode, medtem ko je razmišljal o svoji novi službi, ki mu je prinašala več skrbi kot veselja.En: He quietly and thoughtfully gazed into the blue of the water while contemplating his new job, which brought him more worries than joy.Sl: Ob njem je sestra Nika, polna energije in optimizma, veselo postavljala prt na travo.En: Beside him was his sister Nika, full of energy and optimism, cheerfully setting the tablecloth on the grass.Sl: Nika je bila vedno skrbna, a tokrat jo je potihoma skrbelo za bližajoče se izpite.En: Nika was always caring, but this time she was quietly anxious about the upcoming exams.Sl: Gregor, najmlajši med njimi, je z vedrim nasmehom pritekel mimo.En: Gregor, the youngest among them, ran past with a cheerful smile.Sl: Njegov pustolovski duh je bil nalezljiv.En: His adventurous spirit was contagious.Sl: A globoko v sebi si je želel nekaj več neodvisnosti; sanjal je o avanturah, ki jih lahko doživi sam.En: Yet deep down, he longed for a bit more independence; he dreamed of adventures he could experience on his own.Sl: Ko so se usedli, je pogovor začel Gregor.En: As they sat down, the conversation was started by Gregor.Sl: "Poglej to vreme! Idealno za piknik, kajne?"En: "Look at this weather! Ideal for a picnic, right?"Sl: Nika se strinja: "Kot nalašč! Pomlad je res čudovita."En: Nika agreed: "Just perfect! Spring is truly wonderful."Sl: Matej je v tišini grizel v sendvič.En: Matej silently bit into a sandwich.Sl: Ni vedel, kako naj odpre temo svojih skrbi pred tako optimističnima sestrama.En: He didn't know how to open up about his worries in front of such optimistic sisters.Sl: A Nika, ne da bi se zavedala, je postavila vprašanje, ki ga je kaj hitro potegnilo v pogovor.En: But Nika, without realizing it, asked a question that quickly pulled him into the conversation.Sl: "Matej, kako gre v novi službi? Mora biti kar stresno, kajne?"En: "Matej, how's the new job going? It must be quite stressful, right?"Sl: Matej je počasi odložil sendvič.En: Matej slowly put down the sandwich.Sl: Torej, to je bila njegova priložnost.En: So, this was his opportunity.Sl: Pogledal je Niko in odkimaval z glavo. "Ne ravno dobro. Težko se privajam. Zdi se, da se ne najdem več."En: He looked at Nika and shook his head. "Not really well. It's hard to adjust. It feels like I can't find myself anymore."Sl: Gregor se je nenadoma zresnil.En: Gregor suddenly became serious.Sl: "Kaj? Ti, ki si zmeraj vse znal?"En: "What? You, who always knew everything?"Sl: Matej je izpustil izdih olajšanja. Besede so stekle iz njega.En: Matej let out a sigh of relief. Words flowed out of him.Sl: "Zdi se mi, kot da nisem več dober v tem, kar sem vedno počel. Stresno je in nikoli nisem mislil, da bom kdaj takole razmišljal."En: "It seems like I'm not good at what I've always done anymore. It's stressful, and I never thought I'd ever think like this."Sl: Nika in Gregor sta bila tiho. V zraku je bila tiha napetost razumevanja.En: Nika and Gregor were silent. In the air, there was a quiet tension of understanding.Sl: Nika se je prestavila bliže k Mateju in položila roko na njegovo.En: Nika moved closer to Matej and placed a hand on his.Sl: "Matej, tvoji občutki so normalni. Zdaj imaš nas. Premagali bomo to skupaj."En: "Matej, your feelings are normal. You have us now. We'll overcome this together."Sl: Gregor je prikimal in dodal: "Saj veš, včasih se vsi počutimo izgubljene. A vedno se najdemo. Skupaj."En: Gregor nodded and added, "You know, sometimes we all feel lost. But we always find ourselves. Together."Sl: Tisti pogovor je bil zanje prelomen. Matej se je počutil lažjega.En: That conversation was a turning point for them. Matej felt lighter.Sl: V tej nestanovitni spremembi se je naučil pomembnega: družina je vedno tam, da te podpre.En: In this unstable change, he learned something important: family is always there to support you.Sl: Ko je sonce zahajalo za hribe, so Matej, Nika in Gregor...
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    18 mins
  • Capturing Community: How a Lake Project Sparked Artistic Renewal

    Capturing Community: How a Lake Project Sparked Artistic Renewal
    Mar 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Capturing Community: How a Lake Project Sparked Artistic Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-09-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je sedel v majhni kavarni ob Blejskem jezeru.En: Matej was sitting in a small cafe by Blejsko jezero (Lake Bled).Sl: Razmišljal je o naslednjem fotografskem projektu.En: He was thinking about his next photography project.Sl: Kavarna je bila prijetna, z majhnimi lesenimi mizami in cvetjem na oknih.En: The cafe was cozy, with small wooden tables and flowers on the windows.Sl: Matej je vrtel kavo v skodelici in gledal na jezero.En: Matej was swirling his coffee in the cup and looking at the lake.Sl: Bil je pomladni dan in sonce je sijalo skozi oblake.En: It was a spring day and the sun was shining through the clouds.Sl: V trenutku ga je iz razmišljanja predramil smeh.En: In an instant, he was startled out of his thoughts by laughter.Sl: Dvignil je pogled in zagledal Katjo, prijateljico, ki je stregla gostom.En: He looked up and saw Katja, a friend who was serving the guests.Sl: Z njo je bila Nika, ki jo Matej še ni poznal.En: With her was Nika, whom Matej had not met yet.Sl: Katja je pomahala in ju predstavila.En: Katja waved and introduced them.Sl: "Nika, to je Matej," je rekla.En: "Nika, this is Matej," she said.Sl: "Je fotograf in strasten veslač.En: "He's a photographer and an avid rower."Sl: ""Prav tako kot ti," je dodala Nika s toplim smehom.En: "Just like you," added Nika with a warm laugh.Sl: "Res?En: "Really?Sl: Ti si veslač?En: You row?"Sl: " je vprašala Mateja in se nasmehnila.En: she asked Matej with a smile.Sl: "Ja, veslanje mi je najljubši šport," je odgovoril Matej.En: "Yes, rowing is my favorite sport," replied Matej.Sl: "In ti?En: "And you?Sl: Kaj počneš?En: What do you do?"Sl: ""Delam na projektu za ohranitev jezera," je razložila Nika.En: "I'm working on a project to preserve the lake," Nika explained.Sl: "Želim, da ljudje razumejo, kako pomembno je čuvati našo naravo.En: "I want people to understand how important it is to protect our nature."Sl: "Matej je bil očaran.En: Matej was captivated.Sl: Njena strast je bila nalezljiva.En: Her passion was contagious.Sl: Zdelo se mu je, da je našel novo inspiracijo.En: He felt like he had found new inspiration.Sl: "Mogoče bi lahko sodelovala," je predlagal previdno.En: "Maybe we could collaborate," he suggested cautiously.Sl: "Moj naslednji projekt bi lahko bil povezan z jezerom.En: "My next project could be related to the lake."Sl: "Nika je veselo prikimala.En: Nika nodded happily.Sl: "To bi bilo super!En: "That would be great!Sl: Fotografije bi lahko pomagale pri osveščanju.En: Photos could help raise awareness."Sl: "Dogovorila sta se, da se bosta srečala, ko bo Nika organizirala dogodek za skupnost.En: They agreed to meet when Nika organized a community event.Sl: Matej je bil navdušen nad novim izzivom.En: Matej was excited about the new challenge.Sl: Naslednjih nekaj dni je preživel v pripravi.En: He spent the next few days preparing.Sl: Prišel je dan dogodka.En: The day of the event arrived.Sl: Matej je hodil po obali jezera, lovil popolne trenutke s fotoaparatom.En: Matej walked along the shore of the lake, capturing perfect moments with his camera.Sl: Ujemal je čudovite podobe narave in ljudi.En: He caught beautiful images of nature and people.Sl: Sonce se je lesketalo na vodi, labodi so plavali mirno po jezeru.En: The sun sparkled on the water, swans glided peacefully across the lake.Sl: Bledski grad je stal ponosno v ozadju, kot da bi čuval svojo okolico.En: Bledski grad (Bled Castle) stood proudly in the background, as if guarding its surroundings.Sl: Ko se je dan bližal koncu, je Matej ujel serijo fotografij, ki so natančno pokazale lepoto jezera in pomen Nikinega dela.En: As the day was coming to an end, Matej captured a series of photographs that precisely showcased the beauty of the lake and the significance of Nika's work.Sl: Te fotografije je razstavil na koncu dogodka.En: These photographs were exhibited at the end of the event.Sl: Lokalna skupnost je bila navdušena.En: The local community was thrilled.Sl: Nikina pobuda je začela pridobivati več podpore.En: Nika's initiative started to gain more support.Sl: Videti vse te ljudi, ki so podpirali njen projekt, jo je napolnilo z upanjem.En: Seeing all these people supporting her project filled her with hope.Sl: Matej je bil prav tako zadovoljen.En: Matej was just as pleased.Sl: Njegove fotografije so služile velikemu namenu.En: His photographs served a greater purpose.Sl: Našel je novo perspektivo v svojem delu in spoznal vrednost pravega pomena za svojo umetnost.En: He found a new perspective in his work and realized the value of having true meaning in his art.Sl: Nika in Matej sta postala prijatelja.En: Nika and Matej became friends.Sl: Njune ideje in prizadevanja so postale močnejše skupaj.En: Their ideas and efforts ...
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