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Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey

Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey

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 Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-08-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V gymnáziu panovala tichá a napätá atmosféra.En: At the gymnázium, a quiet and tense atmosphere prevailed.Sk: Zima kropila snehom mestské ulice za oknami, no vo vnútri, na škole, pomaly vrcholili prípravy na každoročnú zimnú talentovú šou.En: Winter was sprinkling snow on the city streets outside the windows, but inside, at the school, preparations for the annual winter talent show were gradually reaching their peak.Sk: Strop telocvične zdobili svetielka a sviatočné ozdoby, čo vytváralo príjemný kontrast s mrazivým vzduchom vonku.En: The ceiling of the gymnasium was decorated with lights and festive ornaments, creating a pleasant contrast with the freezing air outside.Sk: Organizáciu celej akcie mala na starosti Tatiana, sebavedomá a vždy usmievavá študentka.En: The organization of the entire event was entrusted to Tatiana, a confident and ever-smiling student.Sk: Medzi študentmi, ktorí sa chystali predviesť svoje talenty, bol aj Marek.En: Among the students preparing to showcase their talents was Marek.Sk: Zdanlivo tichý a nenápadný, avšak s veľkou vášňou pre hudbu, ktorú skrýval pred svetom.En: Seemingly quiet and inconspicuous, yet with a great passion for music, which he hid from the world.Sk: Jeho najlepší priateľ Jozef vedel o Marekovej túžbe a snahe prekonať strach z vystupovania.En: His best friend Jozef knew about Marek's desire and effort to overcome his stage fright.Sk: "Marek, máš úžasný talent.En: "Marek, you have an amazing talent.Sk: Musíš to ukázať!En: You have to show it!"Sk: " povzbudzoval ho Jozef počas prestávok, povzbudzoval ho, aby sa prihlásil do šou.En: Jozef encouraged him during breaks, urging him to sign up for the show.Sk: Marek sa však bál.En: However, Marek was afraid.Sk: Strach z pódiovej nálady a obáv z posmechu ho brzdil.En: Fear of stage fright and the worry of ridicule held him back.Sk: Každý večer potajme skúšal hrať na gitare svoje obľúbené skladby, no myšlienka na verejné vystúpenie ho desila.En: Each night he secretly practiced playing his favorite songs on the guitar, but the thought of performing publicly terrified him.Sk: "Čo ak to pokazím?En: "What if I mess up?Sk: Čo ak sa všetci začnú smiať?En: What if everyone starts laughing?"Sk: " pýtal sa sám seba.En: he asked himself.Sk: Ale Jozef ho nezabúdal neustále povzbudiť.En: But Jozef never forgot to keep encouraging him.Sk: "Preto trénuješ, Marek.En: "That's why you practice, Marek."Sk: "Nadišiel večer pred vystúpením.En: The evening before the performance arrived.Sk: Marek ležal v posteli a premýšľal: "Dokážem to?En: Marek lay in bed, pondering: "Can I do it?Sk: Mám odvahu ísť na pódium?En: Do I have the courage to go on stage?"Sk: " Vedel, že je čas rozhodnúť sa.En: He knew it was time to decide.Sk: Chcel získať sebavedomie a ukázať svoje umenie.En: He wanted to gain confidence and show his art.Sk: Napokon sa rozhodol.En: Finally, he made up his mind.Sk: "Skúsim to, Jozef mal pravdu.En: "I'll try it, Jozef was right.Sk: Je čas prestať sa schovávať," povedal si.En: It's time to stop hiding," he told himself.Sk: Nasledujúci deň sa gymnázium naplnilo žiakmi a učiteľmi.En: The next day, the gymnázium was filled with students and teachers.Sk: Každý netrpezlivo očakával začiatok talentovej šou.En: Everyone was eagerly anticipating the start of the talent show.Sk: Keď prišiel čas Marekovho vystúpenia, jeho srdce búšilo ako nikdy predtým.En: When the time for Marek's performance came, his heart pounded like never before.Sk: Vystúpil na pódium, rozhliadol sa po publiku a zhlboka sa nadýchol.En: He stepped onto the stage, looked around at the audience, and took a deep breath.Sk: Započal hrať.En: He began to play.Sk: Prvé tóny naplnili telocvičňu a jeho strach postupne ustupoval.En: The first notes filled the gymnasium, and his fear gradually subsided.Sk: Jeho prsty tancovali po strunách ako toľkokrát, ako si praktizoval, a s každou minútou rástlo jeho sebavedomie.En: His fingers danced across the strings as they had so many times during practice, and with each passing minute, his confidence grew.Sk: Publiku sa jeho výkon zjavne páčil.En: It was evident that the audience enjoyed his performance.Sk: Po skončení skladby sa ozval búrlivý potlesk.En: After the piece ended, a thunderous applause erupted.Sk: Marek pocítil úľavu a radosť.En: Marek felt relief and joy.Sk: Uvedomil si, že jeho talent môže priniesť radosť nielen jemu, ale aj ostatným.En: He realized that his talent could bring joy not only to himself but also to others.Sk: Bol na seba hrdý.En: He was proud of himself.Sk: Už viac sa neplánoval skrývať.En: He no longer planned to hide.Sk:...
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