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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.

Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, or Ljubljana Castle? Maybe you want to speak Slovenian with your grandparents from Ljubljana?

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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  • Secrets of the Past: Unearthing Ljubljana's Hidden Treasure

    Secrets of the Past: Unearthing Ljubljana's Hidden Treasure
    May 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Secrets of the Past: Unearthing Ljubljana's Hidden Treasure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-27-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sončno pomladno jutro je prekrilo Ljubljano z nežno svetlobo.En: A sunny spring morning covered Ljubljana with gentle light.Sl: Na obrobju mesta, obdan z zelenimi travniki in cvetjem, je ležal starodavni arheološki park.En: On the outskirts of the city, surrounded by green meadows and flowers, lay an ancient archaeological park.Sl: Ruševine, pokrite z mahom, so vabile radovedneže v svet davnih časov.En: Moss-covered ruins invited curious visitors into a world of ancient times.Sl: Ta dan so jih obiskali dijaki iz bližnje srednje šole.En: That day, students from a nearby high school came to visit.Sl: Med njimi so bili Vid, Maja in Jure.En: Among them were Vid, Maja, and Jure.Sl: Vid je bil tiho, a njegov um je brnel od misli.En: Vid was quiet, but his mind was buzzing with thoughts.Sl: Zgodovina ga je očarala.En: He was fascinated by history.Sl: Govorilo se je o skritem artefaktu nekje v teh ruševinah.En: There were rumors of a hidden artifact somewhere in these ruins.Sl: Vid je na vsak način želel odkriti skrivnost tega mesta.En: Vid was determined to uncover the mystery of this place.Sl: Po drugi strani pa sta njegova prijatelja Maja in Jure imela drugačne pristope k dogodivščini.En: On the other hand, his friends Maja and Jure had different approaches to the adventure.Sl: "Wow, poglej te stebre!En: "Wow, look at these columns!"Sl: " je vzkliknila Maja.En: exclaimed Maja.Sl: Vedno je bila navdušena nad odkrivanjem novih stvari.En: She was always enthusiastic about discovering new things.Sl: Jure je samo zmajal z glavo.En: Jure just shook his head.Sl: "Bodimo previdni, tukaj je nevarno," je rekel s mirnim glasom.En: "Let's be careful; it's dangerous here," he said calmly.Sl: Učiteljica, gospa Novak, jih je opozorila, da ne smejo zapustiti skupine.En: Their teacher, Mrs. Novak, warned them not to leave the group.Sl: Nekatera območja so bila zaprta zaradi varnosti.En: Some areas were closed off for safety.Sl: Toda, ko so se premikali skozi starodavni amfiteater, je bil Vidov um popolnoma drugje.En: However, as they moved through the ancient amphitheater, Vid's mind was entirely elsewhere.Sl: Njegova domišljija je letela skozi stoletja.En: His imagination soared through the centuries.Sl: "Maja, Jure," je zašepetal in pokazal na ograjen del ruševin, "mislim, da je tam nekaj.En: "Maja, Jure," he whispered, pointing to a fenced-off part of the ruins, "I think there's something there."Sl: "Maja je stisnila oči, nekako kot mačka, ki zaznava plijen.En: Maja squinted, somewhat like a cat sensing its prey.Sl: "Pojdimo, Vid!En: "Let's go, Vid!"Sl: " je zašepetala.En: she whispered.Sl: Jure je zavzdihnil, vendar sta ga njuna vnema hitro premagala.En: Jure sighed, but their enthusiasm quickly won him over.Sl: "Prav, ampak hitro, preden nas kdo opazi," je rekel.En: "Okay, but let's hurry before someone notices us," he said.Sl: Vid je potrpežljivo našel pot mimo ovir.En: Vid patiently found a way past the obstacles.Sl: Srce mu je močno utripalo, ko so vstopili v prepovedano področje.En: His heart pounded as they entered the forbidden area.Sl: Kamnite osnove so bile porozne, polne skritih kotičkov.En: The stone foundations were porous, full of hidden nooks.Sl: Vidova intuicija ga je pripeljala do nenavadno oblikovanega kamna.En: Vid's intuition led him to an unusually shaped stone.Sl: Maja je veselo zavzdihnila, ko je našla star pergament, delno zakopan pod ruševinami.En: Maja gasped with excitement when she found an old parchment, partially buried under the rubble.Sl: Toda njihov uspeh ni bil dolgo skrivnost.En: But their success was not a secret for long.Sl: Zvok korakov je prekinil tišino in gospa Novak se je pojavila pred njimi.En: The sound of footsteps broke the silence, and Mrs. Novak appeared before them.Sl: "Kaj pa počnete tukaj?En: "What are you doing here?"Sl: " je vprašala, mešanica strogosti in presenečenja na njenem obrazu.En: she asked, a mix of sternness and surprise on her face.Sl: Vid je sramežljivo pokazal na pergament.En: Vid shyly pointed to the parchment.Sl: Namesto da bi bila jezna, je njihova učiteljica pokleknila in ga skrbno preučila.En: Instead of being angry, their teacher knelt down and examined it carefully.Sl: "To je izjemno odkritje," je rekla in toplo pogledala Vida.En: "This is an extraordinary discovery," she said, looking at Vid warmly.Sl: "Še nikoli nisem videla česa takega.En: "I've never seen anything like it."Sl: "Vid je začutil, da mu po žilah teče občutek ponosa.En: Vid felt a sense of pride flowing through his veins.Sl: Pravila so bila prekršena, toda nagrada je bila neprecenljiva.En: Rules had been broken, but the reward was priceless.Sl: Maja, Jure in on so se vrnili k skupini z novim spoznanjem – včasih je ...
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  • From Paddleboats to Unity: A Journey at Blejsko Jezero

    From Paddleboats to Unity: A Journey at Blejsko Jezero
    May 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Paddleboats to Unity: A Journey at Blejsko Jezero Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-26-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ob vznožju slikovitih Julijskih Alp, kjer smaragdne vode Blejskega jezera objemajo otoček s cerkvico, je mala ekipa podjetja prispela na team-building.En: At the foot of the picturesque Julijske Alpe, where the emerald waters of Blejsko jezero embrace an island with a church, a small company team arrived for team-building.Sl: Poganjali so pedaline do idilične točke sredi jezera, kjer jih je pričakovala Neža, njihova vodja.En: They pedaled paddleboats to an idyllic spot in the middle of the lake, where Neža, their leader, awaited them.Sl: Neža je stala ob obali in opazovala modro nebo nad Bledom.En: Neža stood by the shore, watching the blue sky above Bled.Sl: Bila je vesela, da lahko ekipo združi v tako lepem okolju.En: She was happy to unite the team in such a beautiful setting.Sl: Njeno delo je bilo zahtevno, vendar si je želela izboljšati odnose med kolegi.En: Her work was demanding, but she wanted to improve relationships among her colleagues.Sl: Večkrat je razmišljala o tem, kako vključiti vse in odpraviti napetosti, ki so se začele pojavljati.En: She often thought about how to include everyone and eliminate the tensions that had started to emerge.Sl: Janko, s svojim zabavnim značajem, je bil vedno središče pozornosti, vendar je večkrat prekinjal delo s svojim šarmantnim, a motilnim vedenjem.En: Janko, with his humorous character, was always the center of attention, but he often interrupted work with his charming, yet distracting behavior.Sl: Matevž, novinec v ekipi, se je na začetku počutil osamljenega.En: Matevž, a newcomer to the team, initially felt lonely.Sl: Čeprav je bil zelo navdušen, ni vedel, kako ujeti korak z drugimi.En: Although he was very enthusiastic, he didn't know how to keep up with the others.Sl: "Pozdravljeni vsi!En: "Hello everyone!"Sl: " je zaklicala Neža, ko so prispeli.En: called out Neža as they arrived.Sl: "Danes bomo poskušali nekaj novega.En: "Today we will try something new.Sl: Vem, da so načrti drugačni, a verjamem, da boste uživali.En: I know the plans are different, but I believe you will enjoy it."Sl: "Janko je pogledal okoli in se nasmejal: "Nova pustolovščina, ne?En: Janko looked around and laughed: "A new adventure, huh?Sl: Pripravljen sem!En: I'm ready!"Sl: " Matevž pa je tiho prikimal, še vedno negotov, a poln pričakovanj.En: While Matevž nodded quietly, still uncertain but full of anticipation.Sl: Aktivnost ob jezeru se je začela z enostavno nalogo veslanja okoli otoka.En: The activity by the lake started with a simple task of rowing around the island.Sl: Neža je opazovala, kako so se vsi borili, da uskladijo ritme svojih vesel.En: Neža watched how everyone struggled to synchronize the rhythm of their oars.Sl: Kmalu pa so se oblaki stemnili, veter pa je začel pihati močneje.En: But soon the clouds darkened, and the wind began to blow stronger.Sl: Krotili so se s pedalino, ki je hotela zaviti iz poti.En: They struggled with the paddleboat, which wanted to veer off course.Sl: Panika se je širila.En: Panic was spreading.Sl: Janko, kljub običajno brezbrižnemu pristopu, je hitro prevzel nadzor: "Slišite me?En: Despite his usually carefree approach, Janko quickly took control: "Do you hear me?Sl: Poslušajte!En: Listen!Sl: Veslajmo skupaj, počasi in ob istem času!En: Let's paddle together, slowly and at the same time!"Sl: "Matevž je zbral pogum in ponudil nasvet: "Morda bi pomagalo, če se postavimo v vrsto, da nas veter ne potiska toliko.En: Matevž gathered courage and offered advice: "Maybe it would help if we line up so the wind doesn’t push us as much."Sl: " Njegova ideja se je obnesla.En: His idea worked.Sl: Ekipa je veslala usklajeno, sledila Jankovim navodilom ter uporabljala Matevževo zamisel.En: The team rowed in sync, followed Janko's instructions, and used Matevž's suggestion.Sl: Ko so prispeli nazaj na obalo, so se smejali in klepetali o izkušnji.En: When they arrived back at the shore, they laughed and chatted about the experience.Sl: Neža je končno videla, kako se je njena ekipa resnično združila.En: At last, Neža saw how her team had truly united.Sl: Janko je pokazal, da zmore več kot zabavati, Matevž pa je našel svoj glas.En: Janko showed he could do more than entertain, and Matevž found his voice.Sl: Ko so po večerji sedeli pod zvezdami, so vedeli, da so presegli same sebe.En: As they sat under the stars after dinner, they knew they had surpassed themselves.Sl: Neža je razumela, kako pomembni so različni prispevki vsakega člana.En: Neža understood how important the contributions of each member were.Sl: Janko je odkril, kako dobre stvari lahko doseže z več odgovornosti.En: Janko discovered the good things he could achieve with more responsibility.Sl: Matevž je ...
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  • Splashes and Laughter at Blejsko Lake: A Local Hero's Tale

    Splashes and Laughter at Blejsko Lake: A Local Hero's Tale
    May 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Splashes and Laughter at Blejsko Lake: A Local Hero's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-05-26-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Sončni pomladni dnevi ob Blejskem jezeru so privabili množice turistov in domačinov k vodi.En: Sunny spring days at Blejsko jezero attracted crowds of tourists and locals to the water.Sl: Blejsko jezero, s svojo čudovito zeleno okolico in otočkom sredi jezera, je bilo zapolnjeno s smehom in čolni, ki so leno drseli po gladini.En: Blejsko jezero, with its beautiful green surroundings and the island in the middle of the lake, was filled with laughter and boats lazily gliding on the surface.Sl: Miran, domačin in znan po svojih norijah, je stal na obrežju, kjer so si ljudje sposodili pedaline.En: Miran, a local known for his antics, stood on the shore where people rented pedal boats.Sl: Njegova prijateljica Tina je sedela na klopci blizu.En: His friend Tina was sitting on a bench nearby.Sl: "Miran, kaj počneš?" je vprašala Tina, ko ga je opazovala, kako si zavezja sandale.En: "Miran, what are you doing?" Tina asked, watching him tie his sandals.Sl: "Želim pokazati turistom, kaj pomeni biti pravi Gorenjec. Hitro bom preplaval do onih pedal," je odvrnil Miran in s prstom pokazal na pedalino par metrov stran.En: "I want to show the tourists what it means to be a true Gorenjec. I'll quickly swim to those pedals," Miran replied and pointed at the pedal boat a few meters away.Sl: Tina je zavila z očmi, vendar se je nasmehnila.En: Tina rolled her eyes but smiled.Sl: Miran je skočil v vodo. Voda je bila hladna in osvežilna.En: Miran jumped into the water. The water was cold and refreshing.Sl: Z vso močjo je zaveslal proti pedalini.En: He paddled with all his might toward the pedal boat.Sl: Turisti na njej so ga opazovali, nekateri so celo začeli navijati.En: Tourists on it watched him, some even started cheering.Sl: Miran je začutil veselje, a takrat je njegov desni sandali zdrsnil z noge.En: Miran felt joy, but then his right sandal slipped off his foot.Sl: "Oh, ne!" je zavpil in se hitro ustavil. Sandala je počasi tonila.En: "Oh, no!" he shouted and quickly stopped. The sandal was slowly sinking.Sl: Brez pomisleka je zaplaval nazaj, da bi jo ujel.En: Without hesitation, he swam back to catch it.Sl: Ena od turistov, visoka ženska s fotoaparatom, ga je bodrila. "Dajmo, Miran!"En: One of the tourists, a tall woman with a camera, encouraged him. "Come on, Miran!"Sl: Tina je opazovala, medtem ko se je množica ljudi začela zbirati.En: Tina watched as a crowd of people began to gather.Sl: Miran se je potapljal in potapljal, vendar brez sreče.En: Miran dove and dove again, but without luck.Sl: Vsakič, ko je prišel na površje, je bil bolj odločen.En: Each time he came up to the surface, he was more determined.Sl: Njegova tekmovalna narava ga je gnala naprej.En: His competitive nature drove him on.Sl: Turisti so se smejali in spodbujali njegovo nenavadno akrobatiko.En: The tourists laughed and cheered his unusual acrobatics.Sl: Končno, po nizu neuspešnih poskusov, je Miran začutil poznano usnje na dnu.En: Finally, after a series of failed attempts, Miran felt the familiar leather at the bottom.Sl: Ponosno je dvignil sandal nad gladino. Množica je zaploskala.En: Proudly, he lifted the sandal above the surface. The crowd applauded.Sl: Miran se je okrenil proti Tini, uspeh je sijal v njegovih očeh. A nato je opazil, da je globina vode le malo več kot do njegovega pasu.En: Miran turned towards Tina, success shining in his eyes. But then he noticed that the water was just a little more than waist deep.Sl: Miran se je s pogledom opravičeval, vendar so smeh in aplavz razblinili njegovo zadrego.En: Miran looked apologetic, but laughter and applause dispelled his embarrassment.Sl: Tina se je nasmehnila širše kot kdajkoli prej. "Če nič drugega, si jih vsaj zabaval," je rekla.En: Tina smiled wider than ever. "If nothing else, at least you entertained them," she said.Sl: Ko sta se vračala proti klopci, se je Miran obrnil k njej in ji rekel: "Morda ... Morda bi moral naslednjič bolje premisliti, preden se zaletim v vodo."En: As they returned to the bench, Miran turned to her and said, "Perhaps… perhaps I should think things through a bit more before jumping into the water."Sl: "Pametna ideja," je odgovorila Tina in ga rahlo dregnila.En: "A wise idea," Tina replied and nudged him lightly.Sl: Tako sta se skupaj smejala in hodila po sončni poti ob jezeru, medtem ko so turisti še naprej klepetali o "tistem plavalcu."En: They laughed together and walked along the sunny path by the lake, while the tourists continued chatting about "that swimmer."Sl: Miran je spoznal, da biti preudaren ni vedno tako slabo.En: Miran realized that being prudent isn't always so bad.Sl: In čeprav je izgubil en sandal, je pridobil dragoceno lekcijo in nekaj novih prijateljev med turisti.En: And even ...
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