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 Are you ready to supercharge your Slovenian listening comprehension?

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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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  • Emerald Dreams: Matej's Sway Against the Storm

    Emerald Dreams: Matej's Sway Against the Storm
    May 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Emerald Dreams: Matej's Sway Against the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-12-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal na obali Blejskega jezera, opazoval je smaragdno zeleno vodo, kako počasi valovi ob obalo.En: Matej stood on the shore of Blejsko jezero, watching the emerald green water slowly wave against the shore.Sl: Pomlad je razcvetela naravo in nebo je bilo jasno modro.En: Spring had blossomed in nature, and the sky was a clear blue.Sl: Matej je čutil navdih.En: Matej felt inspired.Sl: Kar nekaj časa je razmišljal o tem, kako bi lahko pokazal svoja dela širši publiki, vendar ga je vedno nekaj zadrževalo.En: For quite some time, he had been thinking about how he could showcase his work to a wider audience, but something always held him back.Sl: Tokrat je odločil, da ne bo popustil dvomom.En: This time, he decided he would not give in to doubts.Sl: "Organizirati morava razstavo!En: "We must organize an exhibition!"Sl: " je vzkliknil Matej, ko je obiskal svojo prijateljico Ano.En: Matej exclaimed when he visited his friend Ana.Sl: "Čeprav Gregor misli, da mi ne bo uspelo, bom poskusil.En: "Even though Gregor thinks I won't succeed, I'll try.Sl: Potrebujem tvojo pomoč.En: I need your help."Sl: "Ana je bila malo skeptična, vendar je videla bleščečo iskrico v Matejevih očeh.En: Ana was a bit skeptical, but she saw the bright spark in Matej’s eyes.Sl: "Seveda, Matej.En: "Of course, Matej.Sl: Jaz bom poskrbela za organizacijo.En: I'll take care of the organization."Sl: "Gregor, lastnik lokalne galerije, ni bil prepričan v Matejev načrt.En: Gregor, the owner of the local gallery, was not convinced by Matej’s plan.Sl: "Takšne razstave so težke.En: "Such exhibitions are difficult.Sl: Ljudje morajo priti, slike pa morajo biti prodane," je zazijal, njegov izraz je bil hladno nepristranski.En: People have to come, and the paintings have to be sold," he remarked, his expression coldly impartial.Sl: Kljub temu pa se Matej ni ustavil.En: Nevertheless, Matej did not stop.Sl: Vložil je svoje prihranke, najel dvorano z lepim razgledom na jezero in pripravljal razstavo.En: He invested his savings, rented a hall with a beautiful view of the lake, and prepared the exhibition.Sl: Ana mu je pomagala s promocijskim materialom.En: Ana helped him with the promotional material.Sl: Delila sta letake, objavljala na družbenih omrežjih in kontaktirala lokalne trgovine, naj razstavo promovirajo.En: They distributed flyers, posted on social media, and contacted local stores to promote the exhibition.Sl: Na noč pred razstavo pa se je vse obrnilo na glavo.En: The night before the exhibition, everything turned upside down.Sl: Napovedali so hudo nevihto.En: A severe storm was predicted.Sl: Močni vetrovi in dež so grozili, da pokvarijo ves trud.En: Strong winds and rain threatened to ruin all their efforts.Sl: Matej je bil nemiren, sedel je v dvorani in gledal v svoje slike.En: Matej was restless, sitting in the hall and looking at his paintings.Sl: "Kaj, če nihče ne pride?En: "What if no one comes?"Sl: " je vprašal sam sebe.En: he asked himself.Sl: Naslednje jutro pa se je zgodilo nekaj čudežnega.En: The next morning, something miraculous happened.Sl: Oblaki so deloma popustili in kljub dežju so ljudje prihajali.En: The clouds partially relented, and despite the rain, people came.Sl: Z vsakim obiskovalcem je Matejev nasmeh rasel.En: With each visitor, Matej’s smile grew.Sl: Bilo jih je več, kot je pričakoval.En: There were more than he expected.Sl: Prišli so zaradi Mateja in njegovega strastnega prizadevanja.En: They came because of Matej and his passionate endeavor.Sl: Starejša gospa je stopila naprej, pogledala eno izmed slik.En: An elderly lady stepped forward, looked at one of the paintings.Sl: "Čudovita razstava," je rekla Mateju.En: "A wonderful exhibition," she said to Matej.Sl: "Vaša umetnost govori tako lepo.En: "Your art speaks so beautifully."Sl: "Na koncu se je razstava končala z uspehom.En: In the end, the exhibition concluded with success.Sl: Matej je prodal kar nekaj slik, njegovo srce pa je bilo polno hvaležnosti.En: Matej sold quite a few paintings, and his heart was full of gratitude.Sl: Na poti domov je gledal na jezero, ki je mirno počivalo pod zvezdami.En: On the way home, he looked at the lake, which rested peacefully under the stars.Sl: Njegovi dvomi so izginili in zavedal se je, kako pomembna je podpora skupnosti.En: His doubts had vanished, and he realized how important community support is.Sl: Gregor je kasneje priznal svojo zmoto in ponudil Mateju prostor v njegovi galeriji za nadaljnje razstave.En: Gregor later admitted his mistake and offered Matej space in his gallery for further exhibitions.Sl: Matej je zdaj vedel, da je ustvarjalnost najboljša, ko se deli.En: Matej now knew that creativity is at its best when shared.Sl: Vse, kar je potreboval, je bila ...
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  • Racing for Bonds: A Tale of Friendship and Rowing at Blejsko

    Racing for Bonds: A Tale of Friendship and Rowing at Blejsko
    May 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Racing for Bonds: A Tale of Friendship and Rowing at Blejsko Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-12-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Voda na Blejskem jezeru je sijala v spomladanskem soncu.En: The water on Blejsko jezero shimmered in the spring sun.Sl: Vonj svežega cvetja je napolnil zrak, okoliški hribi pa so se zrcalili v prozorni vodi.En: The scent of fresh flowers filled the air, and the surrounding hills reflected in the clear water.Sl: Jure je s pogledom meril jezero, polno veselih čolnov in veselega smeha.En: Jure gazed across the lake, full of merry boats and joyful laughter.Sl: Danes je bil dan velikega veslaškega tekmovanja.En: Today was the day of the big rowing competition.Sl: Jure je bil osredotočen.En: Jure was focused.Sl: Njegova ekipa je bila pripravljena, in danes je želel več kot le zmago.En: His team was ready, and today he wanted more than just victory.Sl: Želel je priložnost, da se dokaže in morda prestopi med profesionalce.En: He wanted a chance to prove himself and perhaps move up to the professional ranks.Sl: Toda bilo je še nekaj, kar ga je motilo - tekmovalka iz druge ekipe, Marjeta.En: But there was something else on his mind - a competitor from another team, Marjeta.Sl: Marjeta je bila vedno polna energije.En: Marjeta was always full of energy.Sl: Njena strast do veslanja je bila nalezljiva, a njeni cilji so segali dlje od le športa.En: Her passion for rowing was contagious, but her goals extended beyond just the sport.Sl: Bila je okoljska znanstvenica, ki je skrbela za naravo in okolje.En: She was an environmental scientist who cared deeply for nature and the environment.Sl: Med njo in Juretom se je razvila simpatija, ko sta se srečevala na treningih in klepetala o življenju in veslanju.En: A fondness developed between her and Jure as they met during training and chatted about life and rowing.Sl: Tekmovanje se je začelo.En: The competition began.Sl: Čolni so se pognali po vodi, Juretova ekipa je hitro švignila naprej.En: Boats surged forward on the water, and Jure's team swiftly shot ahead.Sl: Tekma je bila napeta, Juretovo srce je bilo močnejše z vsakim udarcem vesla.En: The race was intense, Jure's heart pounding stronger with each stroke of the oar.Sl: Toda nekaj ga je zmotilo.En: But something disturbed him.Sl: Marjeta.En: Marjeta.Sl: Spredaj je imela težave s svojim veslom.En: Up ahead, she was having trouble with her oar.Sl: Videti je bilo, da zaostaja.En: It seemed she was falling behind.Sl: Jure je pogledal naprej.En: Jure looked ahead.Sl: Čolni so hiteli do cilja.En: The boats were rushing toward the finish line.Sl: Spomnil se je Marjetinega smeha, njene predanosti naravi in prijateljstvu.En: He remembered Marjeta's laughter, her dedication to nature, and friendship.Sl: V tistem trenutku mu je nekaj kliknilo v glavi.En: At that moment, something clicked in his mind.Sl: Zavrl je svoj čoln in se obrnil k njej.En: He slowed his boat and turned towards her.Sl: Potisnil se je k Marjeti in ji pomagal.En: He edged closer to Marjeta and assisted her.Sl: Njegovi sotekmovalci so bili osupnjeni, a Jure je čutil, da je to prav.En: His teammates were stunned, but Jure felt it was the right thing to do.Sl: Skupaj sta s skupnimi močmi popravila veslo.En: Together they worked to fix the oar.Sl: Nadaljevala sta dirko, tokrat ob njeni strani, njuni vesli pa sta se gibali v harmoniji vodi naproti.En: They continued the race, this time at her side, their oars moving in harmony toward the water.Sl: Ko sta prečkala ciljno črto, ni bilo pomembno, na katerem mestu sta končala.En: When they crossed the finish line, it didn’t matter what place they finished in.Sl: Za trenutek je Jure pogledal čez jezero in začutil globok mir.En: For a moment, Jure looked across the lake and felt a deep peace.Sl: Ugotovil je, da zmaga ni vse.En: He realized that winning isn't everything.Sl: Prijateljstvo in povezanost sta bila močnejša.En: Friendship and connection were stronger.Sl: Marjeta se mu je zahvalila z nasmehom in obljubo, da bosta še naprej veslala skupaj.En: Marjeta thanked him with a smile and a promise that they would continue to row together.Sl: Na koncu dneva sta oba pridobila nekaj dragocenega.En: At the end of the day, both gained something valuable.Sl: Jure je spoznal, da ni potrebno zmagati, da bi bil kdo.En: Jure understood that one doesn't need to win to be someone.Sl: Veslanje je namreč več kot le šport – je tudi pot do srčnih povezav in skupnih vrednot.En: Rowing is more than just a sport – it’s also a path to heartfelt connections and shared values.Sl: Pod goro Triglav, ob zeleni vodi Blejskega jezera, sta Jure in Marjeta našla več kot le tekmovanje – našla sta prijateljstvo, ki ga bo vodilo skozi življenje.En: Under the Triglav mountain, by the green waters of Blejsko jezero, Jure and Marjeta found more than just a competition – they found a ...
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    17 mins
  • The Unexpected Adventure: Night Hike at Blejsko Lake

    The Unexpected Adventure: Night Hike at Blejsko Lake
    May 11 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Unexpected Adventure: Night Hike at Blejsko Lake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-11-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Mateja je vedno želela pokazati, kako dobra vodnica je.En: Mateja always wanted to show how good a leader she was.Sl: Tokrat je pripravila spomladanski kamp ob Blejskem jezeru.En: This time, she organized a spring camp by Blejsko jezero lake.Sl: Obljubljala je nepozabno dogodivščino.En: She promised an unforgettable adventure.Sl: S prijateljema Borutom in Zoranom so prišli na kraj, kjer je narava resnično oživela.En: With her friends Borut and Zoran, they arrived at the place where nature had truly come alive.Sl: Blejsko jezero je bilo obdano z zelenjem, otok s cerkvijo je tiho stal sredi vode, v ozadju pa so se dvigale Julijske Alpe.En: The Blejsko jezero lake was surrounded by greenery, the island with the church stood quietly in the middle of the water, and in the background, the Julijske Alpe rose majestically.Sl: Že prvi večer so postavili šotore.En: On the very first evening, they set up their tents.Sl: Mateja je načrtovala nočni pohod do vrha hriba, od koder se je videl celoten razgled na jezero.En: Mateja had planned a night hike to the top of the hill, from where there was a full view of the lake.Sl: Borut je bil živčen.En: Borut was nervous.Sl: Strah ga je bilo teme.En: He was afraid of the dark.Sl: Zoran pa je videl v tem priložnost za odlične fotografije.En: However, Zoran saw this as an opportunity for excellent photographs.Sl: "Mateja, vreme ni stabilno," je dejal Borut, ko je opazoval oblake nad Alpami.En: "Mateja, the weather isn't stable," remarked Borut as he watched the clouds over the Alps.Sl: "Mogoče je bolje, da ostanemo."En: "Maybe it's better to stay."Sl: "Ne skrbi," ga je pomirila Mateja.En: "Don't worry," Mateja reassured him.Sl: "To bo večer, ki ga ne bomo nikoli pozabili."En: "This will be an evening we will never forget."Sl: Ko so se odpravili, je bil zrak svež in poln vonja cvetja.En: As they set off, the air was fresh and full of the scent of flowers.Sl: Pot je postajala vedno bolj strma.En: The path became increasingly steep.Sl: Tla so bila mokra od jutranje rose.En: The ground was wet from the morning dew.Sl: Mateja je hodila v ospredju, odločna, da bo vodila skupino do vrha.En: Mateja walked in front, determined to lead the group to the top.Sl: Zoran se je ustavljal in lovil trenutke v objektiv svoje kamere, medtem ko je Borut prestavljal težo koraka z vsako sosednjo senco.En: Zoran kept stopping to capture moments with his camera, while Borut shifted his step with every adjacent shadow.Sl: Ko so končno prispeli na vrh, jih je presenetil močan veter.En: When they finally reached the top, a strong wind surprised them.Sl: Nebo se je razbesnelo, oblaki so se naglo premikali.En: The sky turned wild, and the clouds moved swiftly.Sl: Prvi dežne kaplje so padle kot opozorilo.En: The first raindrops fell as a warning.Sl: Mateja je hitro pretehtala situacijo.En: Mateja quickly assessed the situation.Sl: "Moramo najti zavetje," je rekla.En: "We need to find shelter," she said.Sl: Skoraj instinktivno, so se obrnili proti gorski steni, kjer so po nekaj minutah našli malo votlino.En: Almost instinctively, they turned towards the mountain wall, where, after a few minutes, they found a small cave.Sl: Vsi trije so se stisnili vanjo.En: All three squeezed inside.Sl: Zunanji svet je bil zdaj zavit v dež in veter.En: The outside world was now enveloped in rain and wind.Sl: V zavetju jame jih je Borut presenetil.En: There, Borut surprised them.Sl: "Vedno me je bilo strah takih trenutkov," je priznal, "a z vama se počutim varnega."En: "I've always been afraid of moments like these," he admitted, "but with you, I feel safe."Sl: Mateja se je nasmehnila.En: Mateja smiled.Sl: Njena želja po popolnem načrtu je umaknila prostor trenutkom, ki jih je težko načrtovati.En: Her desire for a perfect plan gave way to moments that are hard to plan.Sl: Zoran je ležerno zajemal trenutke ne s fotoaparatom, ampak s srcem.En: Zoran casually captured these moments not with his camera, but with his heart.Sl: Pogovarjali so se dolgo v noč, dokler se nevihta ni umirila.En: They talked long into the night until the storm subsided.Sl: Ko so jutro končno ugledali, je bil svet znova miren.En: When they finally saw the morning, the world was calm once more.Sl: Blejsko jezero se je obarvalo v vse odtenke modrine, in njihovi obrazi so bili sveži.En: The Blejsko jezero lake took on every shade of blue, and their faces were refreshed.Sl: Prijatelji so stopili iz jame, bogatejši za doživetje.En: The friends stepped out of the cave, richer for the experience.Sl: Mateja je razumela, da je prilagajanje bolj pomembno kot popolno izpeljan načrt.En: Mateja understood that adapting is more important than a perfectly executed plan.Sl: Borut je zdaj znal ceniti umetnost teme, in ...
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