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That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Slovak, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovak 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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  • Marek's Autumn Revelation: Embracing the Power of Help

    Marek's Autumn Revelation: Embracing the Power of Help
    Sep 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Marek's Autumn Revelation: Embracing the Power of Help Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-09-14-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V čase, keď Marek otvoril dvere kancelárie, žltooranžové listy sa tancujúco preháňali za oknom.En: At the time Marek opened the office door, yellow-orange leaves danced outside the window.Sk: Jeseň prinášala do mesta všetko to pokojné kúzlo, ktoré sa zdanlivo vytratilo z jeho hektického pracovného dňa.En: Autumn brought to the city all the calm magic that seemed to have disappeared from his hectic workday.Sk: V kancelárii bolo veľa ruchu a šumu.En: The office was bustling with noise.Sk: Počítače bzučali a kolegovia usilovne pracovali na svojich úlohách.En: Computers were buzzing, and colleagues diligently worked on their tasks.Sk: Marek si sadol za svoj stôl, otvoril notebook a pustil sa do práce.En: Marek sat down at his desk, opened his laptop, and got to work.Sk: Marek bol zodpovedný a usilovný, avšak nároky, ktoré na seba kládol, ho zväčša dostávali do zbytočných tlakov.En: Marek was responsible and diligent, yet the demands he placed on himself often led him into unnecessary stress.Sk: Doma mal rodičov, ktorým pomaly slúži už dlhé roky.En: At home, he had parents whom he had been caring for slowly for many years.Sk: Jeho sestra Emília mu často pomáhala, no aj ona cítila, že Marek sa snaží zvládnuť všetko sám.En: His sister Emília often helped him, but she also felt that Marek was trying to manage everything on his own.Sk: „Ahoj, Marek, vidím, že zase máš plné ruky práce,“ oslovil ho Ladislav, kolega, ktorý vždy vyzeral pokojne, no občas závidel Marekovi jeho usilovnosť.En: "Hello, Marek, I see you're busy again," said Ladislav, a colleague who always appeared calm but occasionally envied Marek’s diligence.Sk: Marek sa pousmial a prikývol.En: Marek smiled and nodded.Sk: „Áno, blíži sa termín veľkého projektu.En: "Yes, the deadline for the big project is approaching.Sk: Bohužiaľ, koliduje s oslávou našich rodičov.En: Unfortunately, it clashes with our parents' celebration."Sk: “Blížil sa sviatok Sedembolestnej Panny Márie, kedy sa Marek vždy snažil byť so svojimi rodičmi.En: The holiday of Our Lady of Sorrows was approaching, a time when Marek always tried to be with his parents.Sk: Na Slovensku je tento deň dňom pokoja a rodinnej súdržnosti.En: In Slovakia, this day is one of peace and family togetherness.Sk: Marek vedel, že emócie jeho rodičov sú dôležité, no zároveň sa obával dôsledkov zmeškania deadline-u v práci.En: Marek knew that his parents' emotions were important, but he also feared the consequences of missing the work deadline.Sk: Potom, čo skončil so stretnutím, zamyslel sa Marek nad svojou situáciou.En: After finishing the meeting, Marek thought about his situation.Sk: Vedel, že potrebuje pomoc.En: He knew he needed help.Sk: Keď sa vrátil k svojmu stolu, pozrel sa na Ladislava a zhlboka sa nadýchol.En: When he returned to his desk, he looked at Ladislav and took a deep breath.Sk: „Môžeš mi s niečím pomôcť?En: "Can you help me with something?"Sk: “ spýtal sa s nádejou v hlase.En: he asked hopefully.Sk: Ladislav ho prekvapil svojim ochotným súhlasom.En: Ladislav surprised him with his willing agreement.Sk: „Samozrejme, Marek,“ povedal.En: "Of course, Marek," he said.Sk: „Môžeme si to rozdeliť.En: "We can divide it up."Sk: “Zatiaľ, čo sa Marek mohol sústrediť na svoju rodinu, Emília prevzala časť jeho povinností doma.En: While Marek could focus on his family, Emília took over some of his duties at home.Sk: Navrhla, aby sa striedali častejšie, a Marek s vďakou súhlasil.En: She suggested that they take turns more often, and Marek gratefully agreed.Sk: Na predvečer sviatku sa Marek cítil oveľa lepšie.En: On the eve of the holiday, Marek felt much better.Sk: Ladislav pomohol posunúť projekt na správnu cestu a Emília zabezpečila, že všetko doma klape.En: Ladislav helped put the project on the right track, and Emília ensured everything was running smoothly at home.Sk: Marek zistí, že nie je sám.En: Marek realized he wasn't alone.Sk: Môže sa oprieť o svojich blízkych.En: He could rely on his loved ones.Sk: Keď siedmy lámač mlčania odznie, Marek si užíva deň s rodičmi.En: When the seventh silence breaker sounded, Marek was enjoying the day with his parents.Sk: Vie, že práca si ho počká a že nemusí všetko zvládať sám.En: He knew work would wait for him and that he didn't have to handle everything alone.Sk: Jeho srdce je konečne v súlade s realitou – nie je hanba žiadať o pomoc.En: His heart was finally in tune with reality—it was no shame to ask for help.Sk: Pod jesenným slnečným svitom, práve na sviatok Sedembolestnej Panny Márie, Marek cíti pokoj.En: Under the autumn sunlight...
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  • In the Heart of Botanická: Marek's Quest for Balance

    In the Heart of Botanická: Marek's Quest for Balance
    Sep 13 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: In the Heart of Botanická: Marek's Quest for Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-09-13-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Marek kráčal pomaly cez Botanickú záhradu v Bratislave, obklopený farebnými listami, ktoré mu praskali pod nohami.En: Marek walked slowly through the Botanická záhrada in Bratislava, surrounded by colorful leaves that crackled under his feet.Sk: Marek miloval jeseň.En: Marek loved autumn.Sk: Miloval aj rastliny.En: He also loved plants.Sk: Dnes sa naozaj tešil.En: Today, he was truly excited.Sk: Mal sa stretnúť s Janou a Lenkou.En: He was supposed to meet with Jana and Lenka.Sk: Jana už čakala na dohodnutom mieste.En: Jana was already waiting at the agreed location.Sk: Mala so sebou piknikovú deku a pár dobrôt.En: She had a picnic blanket and some treats with her.Sk: "Ahoj, Marek!En: "Hi, Marek!"Sk: " zamávala mu.En: she waved to him.Sk: Lenka, so svojím skicákom, sedela blízko na lavičke, už vyberajúc správne ceruzky.En: Lenka, with her sketchbook, was sitting nearby on a bench, already choosing the right pencils.Sk: "Ahoj Marek!En: "Hi Marek!"Sk: " zaznelo spoza deky.En: came from behind the blanket.Sk: Všetci sa usmievali, popíjali jablkový mušt a obdivovali krásu záhrady.En: Everyone was smiling, sipping apple cider, and admiring the beauty of the garden.Sk: Marek však mal iný plán.En: However, Marek had a different plan.Sk: Chcel vidieť vzácnu rastlinu, ktorú podľa rečí priniesli do záhrady.En: He wanted to see the rare plant that, according to rumors, had been brought to the garden.Sk: "Musím ju nájsť," povedal s nadšením, ktoré ho poháňalo vpred.En: "I have to find it," he said with the excitement that drove him forward.Sk: Aj keď Jana a Lenka rozprávali, Marek sa neustále pozeral naokolo.En: Even though Jana and Lenka were talking, Marek was constantly looking around.Sk: "Pozri, Marek, tento buk má krásne zlaté listy," snažila sa Jana zaujať jeho pozornosť.En: "Look, Marek, this beech tree has beautiful golden leaves," Jana tried to catch his attention.Sk: "Áno, je pekný," povzdychol si Marek, stále však myslel na vzácnu rastlinu.En: "Yes, it's nice," sighed Marek, but he was still thinking about the rare plant.Sk: "Prosím, pomôžeš mi nájsť správnu farbu?En: "Please, can you help me find the right color?"Sk: " spýtala sa Lenka, mávajúc ceruzkou pred jeho tvárou.En: Lenka asked, waving a pencil in front of his face.Sk: Marek len kývol hlavou, no už sa ponáral hlbšie do záhrady.En: Marek just nodded but was already delving deeper into the garden.Sk: Vial jemný vietor a Marek sa k nim otočil len na chvíľu.En: A gentle breeze blew, and Marek turned to them just for a moment.Sk: "Idem sa ešte raz pozrieť," ospravedlnil sa a rýchlo zmizol pomedzi stromy.En: "I'm going to take another look," he apologized and quickly disappeared among the trees.Sk: Lenka a Jana si vymenili pohľady.En: Lenka and Jana exchanged glances.Sk: Boli sklamané.En: They were disappointed.Sk: Vydali sa naspäť na piknikovú deku.En: They returned to the picnic blanket.Sk: Po chvíli si Marekovu neprítomnosť začali viac uvedomovať.En: After a while, they began to notice Marek's absence more.Sk: "Marek sa možno naozaj viac zaujíma o rastliny ako o nás," povedala Lenka smutne.En: "Maybe Marek is really more interested in plants than in us," said Lenka sadly.Sk: Medzitým Marek našiel, čo hľadal.En: Meanwhile, Marek found what he was looking for.Sk: Pred ním stála ona – vzácna rastlina so striebornými listami a modrými kvetmi.En: In front of him stood it – a rare plant with silver leaves and blue flowers.Sk: Srdce mu poskočilo.En: His heart skipped a beat.Sk: Ale niečo ho trhlo.En: But something jerked him back.Sk: Chytil teplé listy rastliny, obzrel sa okolo a pocítil prázdnotu.En: He touched the warm leaves of the plant, looked around, and felt emptiness.Sk: Jeho priatelia už dávno odišli.En: His friends had long since left.Sk: Smutný a znepokojený Marek sa rozhodol.En: Sad and disturbed, Marek made a decision.Sk: Bude vyššia hodnota v rastlinách alebo vo vzťahoch?En: Would there be greater value in plants or in relationships?Sk: Rozhodol sa pre druhé.En: He decided on the latter.Sk: Rýchlo sa rozbehol naspäť k deke.En: He quickly ran back to the blanket.Sk: "Prepáčte, dievčatá.En: "I'm sorry, girls.Sk: Vážne sa ospravedlňujem.En: I really apologize.Sk: Nie je to len o rastlinách.En: It's not just about plants.Sk: Je to o nás všetkých," povedal, sklonil hlavu a čakal na odpoveď.En: It's about all of us," he said, bowed his head, and waited for a response.Sk: Jana a Lenka sa na seba usmiali.En: Jana and Lenka smiled at each other.Sk: "V poriadku.En: "It's okay.Sk: Vieme, čo pre teba znamenajú rastliny.En: We know what plants mean to you.Sk: Ale aj my pre teba niečo znamenáme," ...
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  • Unity Under Pressure: A Bunker Tale of Growth and Teamwork

    Unity Under Pressure: A Bunker Tale of Growth and Teamwork
    Sep 12 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unity Under Pressure: A Bunker Tale of Growth and Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-09-12-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Vo vzduchu bola cítiť jemná vôňa letného konca.En: In the air, there was a faint scent of the end of summer.Sk: V bunkri bolo ticho.En: In the bunker it was quiet.Sk: Jemné hučanie ventilátora narúšalo pokoj.En: The gentle hum of the fan disrupted the peace.Sk: Adela, Marek a Zuzana sedeli na kovových stoličkách.En: Adela, Marek, and Zuzana sat on metal chairs.Sk: Bunker bol osvetlený jen slabým svetlom.En: The bunker was lit by only a dim light.Sk: Na stenách boli zavesené pokyny pre prípad núdze.En: Instructions for emergencies were hung on the walls.Sk: Dnes mali všetky pokyny ožiť.En: Today, all the instructions were to come to life.Sk: Bola totiž plánovaná veľká cvičná evakuácia.En: A large evacuation drill was planned.Sk: Adela sa snažila zvoliť správny tón hlasu.En: Adela tried to choose the right tone of voice.Sk: „Máme tu cvičný deň.En: "We have a drill today.Sk: Viem, že to môže byť občas zdĺhavé, ale je to dôležité,“ začala Adela so závažím v hlase.En: I know it can be tedious at times, but it's important," began Adela with a weight in her voice.Sk: Hľadala povzbudenie v ich očiach, ale našla len Marekov skeptický pohľad a Zuzanin únikový pohľad inam.En: She sought encouragement in their eyes, but found only Marek's skeptical look and Zuzana's evasive gaze looking elsewhere.Sk: „Vážne, Adela?En: "Seriously, Adela?Sk: Nevymyslela si to len preto, že sa nudíš?En: Did you just make it up because you're bored?"Sk: “ zavtipkoval Marek.En: Marek joked.Sk: Rád kazil vážne chvíle svojím humorom.En: He liked to spoil serious moments with his humor.Sk: Chcel znížiť napätie.En: He wanted to ease the tension.Sk: Ale Adela vedela, že Marekov postoj môže ohroziť cvičenie.En: But Adela knew that Marek's attitude could jeopardize the drill.Sk: „Potrebujeme to zvládnuť, Marek.En: "We need to master this, Marek.Sk: Musíme byť pripravení,“ povedala pevne.En: We have to be prepared," she said firmly.Sk: Marekovi došlo, že sa s tým teraz nezahrá, a tak len prikývol na znamenie, že berie jej slová vážne.En: Marek realized that this was no joke, and so he simply nodded to show he took her words seriously.Sk: Zuzana sa cítila nepohodlne.En: Zuzana felt uncomfortable.Sk: Vedela, že je dôležitou súčasťou cvičení, ale predstava úniku z uzavretého priestoru ju znervózňovala.En: She knew she was an important part of the drills, but the idea of escaping from a confined space made her nervous.Sk: Adela si všimla jej nepokoj.En: Adela noticed her unease.Sk: „Zuzana, mohla by si sa postarať o únikovú trasu pri dverách?En: "Zuzana, could you take care of the escape route by the door?Sk: Budeš mať prehľad a blízko k vzduchu,“ navrhla Adela.En: You'll have oversight and be close to the air," suggested Adela.Sk: Zuzana vedela, že to je pre ňu výzva, ale zobrala to ako príležitosť prekonať samú seba.En: Zuzana knew this was a challenge for her, but she took it as an opportunity to overcome herself.Sk: Keď zaznel signál na začiatok cvičenia, napätie vzrástlo.En: When the signal for the start of the exercise sounded, tension rose.Sk: Zuzana sa ocitla vedúca skupinu k východu.En: Zuzana found herself leading the group to the exit.Sk: Náhle sa však zmätene zastavila, váhala.En: Suddenly, she stopped confused, hesitating.Sk: V tej chvíli Marek zmenil svoj postoj.En: At that moment, Marek changed his attitude.Sk: Odložil svoju ľahkovážnosť a ponúkol jej pomoc.En: He set aside his flippancy and offered her help.Sk: „Zuzana, zvládneme to spolu,“ povedal.En: "Zuzana, we'll handle it together," he said.Sk: S Marekovou podporou našla Zuzana odvahu viesť skupinu cez únikovú cestu.En: With Marek's support, Zuzana found the courage to lead the group through the escape route.Sk: Podarilo sa jej prekonať obavy, a všetko prebehlo hladko.En: She managed to overcome her fears, and everything went smoothly.Sk: Cvičenie skončilo a Adela videla, ako sa tímovým úsilím podarilo docieliť súhru.En: The drill ended, and Adela saw how teamwork had achieved harmony.Sk: „Skvelá práca, všetci!En: "Great job, everyone!"Sk: “ usmiala sa Adela.En: Adela smiled.Sk: Cítila hrdosť a ľahkosť.En: She felt proud and light.Sk: Uvedomila si, že môže viac dôverovať svojmu tímu.En: She realized she could trust her team more.Sk: Zuzana si utrela čelo a usmiala sa na Mareka.En: Zuzana wiped her forehead and smiled at Marek.Sk: Bol pre ňu priateľom v čase núdze.En: He was a friend in her time of need.Sk: „Vďaka, Marek.En: "Thanks, Marek."Sk: “Marek sa usmial.En: Marek smiled back.Sk: „Keď o to ide, všetci sme v tom spolu.En: "When it comes to it, we're all...
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