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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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  • Unveiling Lake Bled's Secret: A Photographer's Quest

    Unveiling Lake Bled's Secret: A Photographer's Quest
    Dec 11 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Lake Bled's Secret: A Photographer's Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-11-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Blejski jezero je ležalo tiho in mirno, obkroženo z zasneženimi gorami.En: Blejski Lake lay silent and calm, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.Sl: Zimski dan je bil kratek, a še vedno je bilo dovolj svetlobe, da je slišal jingle božične glasbe, ki je vetrič prinašal iz bližnje vasi.En: The winter day was short, but there was still enough light to hear the jingle of Christmas music carried by the breeze from the nearby village.Sl: Nad jezerom pa se je skrivnostno dvigal debel meglen oblak, ki je skrivoma zakrival otok s srednjeveško cerkvijo.En: Above the lake, a thick misty cloud rose mysteriously, secretly concealing the island with a medieval church.Sl: Jure je stal na obali in opazoval meglo.En: Jure stood on the shore observing the fog.Sl: Njegov fotoaparat je visel okoli vratu.En: His camera hung around his neck.Sl: "Tokrat moram posneti popolno fotografijo," je pomislil.En: "This time I must take the perfect photo," he thought.Sl: Njegove roke so se tresle; mešanica hladnega zraka in notranje živčnosti.En: His hands were trembling; a mix of cold air and inner nervousness.Sl: Dvom, star prijatelj, ga je vedno spremljal.En: Doubt, an old friend, always accompanied him.Sl: Vedel je, da potrebuje to fotografijo, da napreduje v karieri fotografiranja.En: He knew he needed this photo to advance in his photography career.Sl: Marjeta, izkušena vodička, je stala zraven njega.En: Marjeta, an experienced guide, stood next to him.Sl: "Megla je danes še posebej gosta," je tiho rekla.En: "The fog is particularly dense today," she quietly said.Sl: Njeni oči so skrivnostno zalesketale, ko se je zazrla v otok.En: Her eyes sparkled mysteriously as she gazed at the island.Sl: Bil je občutek, da ve nekaj več, a tega ni hotela povedati.En: There was a sense that she knew something more, but she didn't want to say it.Sl: Medtem se jima je pridružil Luka, navdušeni obiskovalec.En: Meanwhile, Luka, an enthusiastic visitor, joined them.Sl: "To je fascinantno," je rekel, ko se je zazrl v meglen zavoj, ki je nežno prekrival jezero.En: "This is fascinating," he said as he gazed at the misty shroud gently covering the lake.Sl: "Mislim, da tukaj leži velika zgodba."En: "I think there's a great story here."Sl: Juretove misli so se plemenile med dvema željama.En: Jure's thoughts oscillated between two desires.Sl: Posnetek ali raziskava?En: A shot or an exploration?Sl: Zdelo se je, da je nekaj skrivnostnega okoli otoka in meglenega oblaka.En: There seemed to be something mysterious about the island and the foggy cloud.Sl: "Morda bi morali preveriti, kaj se dogaja," je Luka predlagal, njegova želja po raziskovanju je žarela v očeh.En: "Maybe we should check out what's going on," Luka suggested, his curiosity glowing in his eyes.Sl: Marjeta jih je presenečeno pogledala.En: Marjeta looked at them in surprise.Sl: "Mogoče vam lahko pomagam," je končno rekla in pokazala na majhen čoln privezan ob reki.En: "Maybe I can help you," she finally said, pointing to a small boat tied by the river.Sl: "Lahko vas peljem do otoka."En: "I can take you to the island."Sl: Trio se je vkrcal na čoln in zaplul v meglo.En: The trio boarded the boat and sailed into the fog.Sl: Juretovo srce je hitro utripalo, ko so se približevali tihemu obrežju.En: Jure's heart pounded as they approached the silent shore.Sl: Ko so pristali, jih je narava skrivnostne lepote obdala v čudnem vzdušju.En: Once they landed, they were surrounded by nature's mysterious beauty in a strange ambiance.Sl: "Morate nekaj vedeti," je nenadoma rekla Marjeta.En: "You should know something," Marjeta suddenly said.Sl: "Na tem otoku je včasih živela moja babica.En: "My grandmother used to live on this island.Sl: Govorilo se je, da megla skriva čudežne prizore, ki jih le redki vidijo."En: It was said that the fog hides miraculous sights that only a few see."Sl: Nenadoma se je megla počasi začela dvigovati, razkrivajoč veličasten pogled na cerkev, obdano z bleščečim snegom.En: Suddenly, the fog slowly began to lift, revealing a magnificent view of the church surrounded by glistening snow.Sl: Jure je hitro dvignil svoj fotoaparat in pritisnil na sprožilec, lovijoč trenutek neskončne lepote.En: Jure quickly raised his camera and pressed the shutter, capturing a moment of endless beauty.Sl: Megla je popolnoma izginila, odkrila pa je ne le izjemno fotografijo, temveč tudi novo prijateljstvo in odkrito skrivnost preteklosti.En: The fog completely vanished, revealing not only an exceptional photo but also a new friendship and an uncovered secret from the past.Sl: Jure je vedel, da je to več kot le zimska fotografija.En: Jure knew this was more than just a winter photograph.Sl: Fotka, ki jo je posnel, bo krasila naslovnice, prav ...
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  • Beans of Cheer: Brewing the Perfect Holiday Gift

    Beans of Cheer: Brewing the Perfect Holiday Gift
    Dec 11 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Beans of Cheer: Brewing the Perfect Holiday Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-11-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal pred vrati pražarne kave, medtem ko je vonj sveže praženih zrn polnil zrak.En: Matej stood in front of the coffee roastery doors, while the aroma of freshly roasted beans filled the air.Sl: Zima je prinesla hladne sape, vendar so tople luči in praznične okrasitve na oknih že govorile o bližajočih se božičnih praznikih.En: Winter had brought cold breezes, yet the warm lights and holiday decorations on the windows already spoke of the approaching Christmas holidays.Sl: Klara, njegova najboljša prijateljica, je stopila k njemu.En: Klara, his best friend, stepped up to him.Sl: "Gremo notri," je rekla z nasmehom na obrazu.En: "Let's go inside," she said with a smile on her face.Sl: "Tukaj boš zagotovo našel nekaj posebnega.En: "You'll surely find something special here."Sl: "Matej je želel svojim prijateljem podariti nekaj unikatnega.En: Matej wanted to gift his friends something unique.Sl: Toda čakal ga je izziv.En: However, he faced a challenge.Sl: Bil je malce zaskrbljen, saj se je bal, da njihova darila ne bodo dovolj posebna.En: He was a bit anxious, fearing that their gifts wouldn't be special enough.Sl: Klara pa je bila vedno dobro organizirana in že je vedela, kaj bo podarila svojim bližnjim.En: Klara was always well organized and already knew what she would give to her loved ones.Sl: Ko sta vstopila, sta ju objela toplina in aroma, kakršne drugje ni mogoče najti.En: When they entered, they were embraced by warmth and an aroma that couldn't be found anywhere else.Sl: Pražarna je bila polna ljudi, ki so kot Matej iskali nekaj posebnega za praznike.En: The roastery was full of people, like Matej, who were searching for something special for the holidays.Sl: Med zrnjem različnih vrst in okusov sta bila na čelu trgovine Anže, navdušen ljubitelj kave in delni natakar, ki je pomagal kupcem najti, kar potrebujejo.En: Among the various beans and flavors stood Anže, an enthusiastic coffee lover and part-time barista, who was helping customers find what they needed.Sl: "Pozdravljena!En: "Hello!"Sl: " je zaklical Anže in se približal.En: called Anže as he approached.Sl: "Kaj pri vas?En: "How can I help you?"Sl: "Matej je pojasnil: "Iščem unikatna darila za svoje prijatelje.En: Matej explained, "I'm looking for unique gifts for my friends."Sl: "Anže se je nasmehnil.En: Anže smiled.Sl: "Torej nekaj, kar bi bilo primerno za vse okuse.En: "So something suitable for all tastes.Sl: Rad imam take izzive.En: I enjoy such challenges."Sl: "Klara je dodala: "Matej želi nekaj res posebnega, kar bi pokazalo, koliko jim pomeni.En: Klara added, "Matej wants something truly special that would show how much they mean to him."Sl: "Anže je začel razlagati o različnih blendih, okusih in vrstah zrn.En: Anže began explaining the different blends, flavors, and types of beans.Sl: Matej je bil presenečen nad tolikšno izbiro.En: Matej was astonished by the wide selection.Sl: Njegova negotovost se je hitro povečala.En: His uncertainty quickly grew.Sl: Toliko možnosti, in vse so se zdele enako odlične.En: So many options, and they all seemed equally excellent.Sl: Klara je rahlo pritisnila nanj: "Uporabi svojo intuicijo, Matej.En: Klara gently urged him, "Trust your intuition, Matej.Sl: Ponašal boš, da veš več, kot misliš.En: You know more than you think."Sl: "Matej se je osvežil, dihal in sledil nasvetu.En: Matej refreshed himself, breathing deeply and following the advice.Sl: "Dobro," je dejal.En: "Alright," he said.Sl: "Potrebujem nekaj edinstvenega za vsakega.En: "I need something unique for each one."Sl: "S pomočjo Anžeta, ki je poznal razlike med okusi, je Matej vzel tri posebne mešanice.En: With the help of Anže, who knew the differences in flavors, Matej chose three special blends.Sl: Ena je bila bogata in močna, druga sladko kremasta, tretja pa je imela nežen, cvetlični vonj.En: One was rich and strong, the second sweet and creamy, and the third had a delicate, floral aroma.Sl: Ob plačevanju se je zahvalil Anžetu.En: As he paid, he thanked Anže.Sl: "Prijetno si me vodil skozi.En: "You guided me pleasantly through it."Sl: ""Ni problema," je odgovoril Anže.En: "No problem," replied Anže.Sl: "Upam, da bodo tvoji prijatelji uživali.En: "I hope your friends enjoy them."Sl: "Ko sta z Klaro stopila na zimski zrak, je Matej čutil lahkotnost.En: As they stepped out into the winter air with Klara, Matej felt light.Sl: Zdaj je vedel, da je s temi osebnimi dotiki resnično prinesel delček sebe v darila.En: Now he knew that with these personal touches, he had truly brought a piece of himself into the gifts.Sl: Klara ga je potapljala po hrbtu.En: Klara patted him on the back.Sl: "Naredil si to, Matej.En: "You did it, Matej.Sl: V dobrih odločitvah boš vedno ...
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  • A Winter's Embrace: Healing in Slovenia's Silent Sanctuary

    A Winter's Embrace: Healing in Slovenia's Silent Sanctuary
    Dec 10 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Winter's Embrace: Healing in Slovenia's Silent Sanctuary Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-10-23-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Snežinke so tiho plesale v mraku, ko sta Luka in Maja stopila v Triglavski narodni park.En: Snowflakes danced quietly in the twilight as Luka and Maja stepped into Triglavski narodni park.Sl: Okrog njiju je zimska pravljica pokrila zemljo v mehko belino, kot odeja, ki šepeta skrivnosti narave.En: Around them, a winter fairy tale covered the ground in a soft whiteness, like a blanket that whispers the secrets of nature.Sl: To je bil del Slovenije, kjer je tišina govorila bolj glasno kot besede.En: This was a part of Slovenia where silence spoke louder than words.Sl: Luka je bil vedno praktičen.En: Luka was always practical.Sl: Rad je imel naravo.En: He loved nature.Sl: Rekel je, da gora šepeta in čisti dušo.En: He said that the mountain whispers and cleanses the soul.Sl: Po izgubi drage osebe je bil ta kraj prava izbira za umik.En: After losing a dear person, this place was the right choice for a retreat.Sl: Bil je tam za Majo, ki je potrebovala več.En: He was there for Maja, who needed more.Sl: Luka je želel, da najde mir.En: Luka wanted her to find peace.Sl: Maja je hodila ob bratu, zatopljena v svoje misli.En: Maja walked beside her brother, lost in her thoughts.Sl: Srce ji je bilo težko, vendar si je želela občutiti prisotnost tistega, ki je odšel.En: Her heart was heavy, but she longed to feel the presence of the one who had passed.Sl: Njen cilj je bil počastiti njihov spomin.En: Her goal was to honor their memory.Sl: Ampak, kako?En: But how?Sl: Luka jo je opazoval.En: Luka watched her.Sl: Videl je bolečino v njenih očeh.En: He saw the pain in her eyes.Sl: Zjutraj, prvi dan umika, je Luka predlagal pohod z ostalimi.En: In the morning, on the first day of the retreat, Luka suggested a hike with the others.Sl: "Greva, Maja?En: "Shall we go, Maja?Sl: Svež zrak nama bo pomagal.En: The fresh air will help us."Sl: " Toda Maja je zmajala z glavo.En: But Maja shook her head.Sl: "Rada bi bila sama," je odgovorila nežno.En: "I would like to be alone," she replied gently.Sl: Luka ni pritisnil.En: Luka did not press.Sl: Zaradi ljubezni do nje je razumel, čeprav je to pomenilo, da je ostal brez odgovora.En: Out of love for her, he understood, even though it meant he remained without an answer.Sl: Na poti, po zasneženi poti, so se Lukove misli vrnile k Maji.En: On the snowy path, Luka's thoughts returned to Maja.Sl: Njena osamljenost ga je skrbela.En: Her loneliness worried him.Sl: Narava je bila veličastna, pokrajina kot iz slikanice.En: Nature was magnificent, the landscape like a picture book.Sl: Vendar lepota ni odgnala skrbi.En: Yet the beauty did not chase away the worries.Sl: Ko so prišli do jasnine, s pogledom na zasnežene vrhove, je Luka zbral pogum.En: When they reached a clearing, with a view of the snowy peaks, Luka gathered his courage.Sl: "Maja," je rekel, ko sta se končno pogovarjala po njeni odločitvi pridružiti mu, "ne moreš ostati ujeta.En: "Maja," he said when they finally talked after her decision to join him, "you can't stay trapped.Sl: On ne bi želel tega.En: He wouldn't want that."Sl: "Maja je globoko vdihnila, zrak je bil hladen in svež.En: Maja took a deep breath, the air was cold and fresh.Sl: "Bojim se," je priznala.En: "I am afraid," she admitted.Sl: "Bojim se, da če grem naprej, ga bom pozabila.En: "I'm afraid that if I move on, I'll forget him."Sl: ""Lahko ga nosiš s seboj," je Luka nežno odvrnil.En: "You can carry him with you," Luka replied gently.Sl: "Spomini so del nas.En: "Memories are part of us.Sl: Ne pomenijo, da moramo pozabiti, ampak živeti in čutiti z ljubeznijo.En: They don't mean we have to forget, but to live and feel with love."Sl: "Ko se je dan bližal koncu, sta se vrnila v dolino.En: As the day was drawing to a close, they returned to the valley.Sl: Našla sta miren kotiček, kjer sta prižgala svečo.En: They found a quiet corner where they lit a candle.Sl: Plamen je plesal v vetru, toplo in živ.En: The flame danced in the wind, warm and alive.Sl: Držala sta se za roke in si delila zgodbe o veselih trenutkih, ki so jih preživeli z ljubljenim.En: They held hands and shared stories of the happy moments spent with their loved one.Sl: Tisti večer je v dom preval rob molka, a s prisotnostjo bližine in razumevanja.En: That evening, silence filled the home, but with the presence of closeness and understanding.Sl: Luka je spoznal, da je ranljivost del zdravljenja.En: Luka realized that vulnerability is part of healing.Sl: Maja je spoznala, da spominjanje ne pomeni spuščanja.En: Maja realized that remembering does not mean letting go.Sl: Nekje med visokimi smrekami in belimi potmi je v njunih srcih vzklila nova pomlad.En: Somewhere among the tall spruces and white paths, a new spring sprouted in their hearts.Sl: Ona...
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