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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.

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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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  • Inside Voices: A Journey Through Psychiatric Hallways

    Inside Voices: A Journey Through Psychiatric Hallways
    May 16 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Inside Voices: A Journey Through Psychiatric Hallways Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-05-16-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V JAR s jemnými farbami a mäkkým svetlom prichádza Dominik do psychiatrickej nemocnice.En: In the spring with its gentle colors and soft light, Dominik arrives at the psychiatric hospital.Sk: Po chodbách sa nesie pokojná atmosféra.En: A peaceful atmosphere pervades the hallways.Sk: Dominik má na starosti školský projekt o sociálnej dynamike v psychiatrickom prostredí.En: Dominik is working on a school project about social dynamics in a psychiatric setting.Sk: Je odhodlaný získať dobrú známku a pristupuje k pacientom ako k objektom štúdia.En: He is determined to get a good grade and approaches the patients as subjects of study.Sk: V jednej miestnosti, kde sa hostia stretávajú s pacientmi, sedí Katarína.En: In one room where visitors meet with patients, Katarína sits.Sk: Má jasnozrivé oči a tvár, z ktorej vyžaruje inteligencia.En: She has clairvoyant eyes and a face that radiates intelligence.Sk: Katarína si všimne Dominika a pozve ho k svojmu stolu.En: Katarína notices Dominik and invites him to her table.Sk: Usmeje sa a povie: „Chceš vedieť, kto som?En: She smiles and says, "Do you want to know who I am?"Sk: “ Dominik prikývne, papier a pero pripravené na poznámky.En: Dominik nods, with paper and pen ready for notes.Sk: „Bývala som učiteľkou,“ povie Katarína, „mala som radi svoje deti v triede.En: "I used to be a teacher," says Katarína, "I loved my kids in the classroom."Sk: “ Dominik sa zarazí, očakával príbehy o chorobe, nie o učiteľskej minulosti.En: Dominik hesitates, expecting stories about illness, not a teaching past.Sk: Katarína pokračuje: „Tu nás chcú liečiť, ale ja už som sa s tým zmierila.En: Katarína continues, "Here they want to treat us, but I've already come to terms with it.Sk: Chcem ti ukázať, že sme viac než len naše diagnózy.En: I want to show you that we are more than just our diagnoses."Sk: “Dominik zapisuje, ale teraz už odložil pero.En: Dominik takes notes, but now he has put the pen down.Sk: Katarína rozpráva o tom, ako jej život bol plný radostí a výziev, rovnakých ako život ktoréhokoľvek človeka vonku.En: Katarína talks about how her life was full of joys and challenges, just like the life of any person outside.Sk: Pýta sa: „Vieš, aké je to byť tým, kto vníma svet cez jemné farby?En: She asks, "Do you know what it's like to perceive the world through gentle colors?"Sk: “Po chvíľke sa Dominik otočí a povie: „Neviem si to predstaviť, ale chcem to pochopiť.En: After a moment, Dominik turns and says, "I can't imagine it, but I want to understand.Sk: Pomôžeš mi?En: Will you help me?"Sk: “ Katarína prikývne s úprimným úsmevom.En: Katarína nods with a sincere smile.Sk: Keď sú ich rozhovory na konci, Dominik odchádza iný, ako prišiel.En: When their conversations come to an end, Dominik leaves differently than he came.Sk: V jeho hlave je teraz nový pohľad na tých, ktorých mal za objekty.En: In his head is now a new perspective on those he had considered objects.Sk: Pri príprave projektu už nie je len suché konštatovanie faktov.En: In preparing the project, it is no longer just dry statements of facts.Sk: Teraz ide o príbehy ľudí, ich sny a nádeje.En: Now it is about people's stories, their dreams, and hopes.Sk: Dominik píše o tom, ako sa musel zbaviť predsudkov, aby ich naozaj spoznal.En: Dominik writes about how he had to shed his prejudices to truly know them.Sk: Katarína mu pomohla uvedomiť si, že aj za múrmi nemocnice sa skrývajú osoby s rovnakými pocitmi a túžbami ako ktokoľvek iný.En: Katarína helped him realize that even behind the hospital walls, there are people with the same feelings and desires as anyone else.Sk: Keď opúšťa nemocnicu, jarné slnko ho žiari, a on cíti vďačnosť, že mal tú česť stretnúť niekoho ako Katarína.En: As he leaves the hospital, the spring sun shines on him, and he feels grateful to have had the honor of meeting someone like Katarína.Sk: Vie, že jeho práca nebude len o čísliciach a štatistikách, ale o skutočných ľuďoch.En: He knows his work will not just be about numbers and statistics, but about real people. Vocabulary Words:pervades: nesiepsychiatric: psychiatrickejdynamics: dynamikesubjects: objektomclairvoyant: jasnozrivéintelligence: inteligenciaradiates: vyžarujehesitates: zarazítreat: liečiťcome to terms: zmieriladiagnoses: diagnózyperceive: vnímagentle: jemnésheds: zbaviťprejudices: predsudkovgrateful: vďačnosťhonor: česťdetermined: odhodlanýperspective: pohľadstatistics: štatistikáchchallenges: výzievpreparing: prípraveperspective: pohľadperspective: pohľadsincere: úprimnýmconversation: rozhovoryreveals: skrývajústatements: ...
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  • Missing in Trenčín: A Tale of Hope and Determination

    Missing in Trenčín: A Tale of Hope and Determination
    May 15 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Missing in Trenčín: A Tale of Hope and Determination Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-05-15-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Jarný deň v Trenčíne začal svietiť jasným slnkom.En: A spring day in Trenčín began with bright sunshine.Sk: Vietor jemne pofukoval, prinášajúc so sebou vôňu čerstvých kvetov.En: The wind gently blew, bringing with it the scent of fresh flowers.Sk: Na Trenčianskej policajnej stanici bol napätý rozhovor.En: At the Trenčín police station, a tense conversation was underway.Sk: Marek, miestny obchodník so svetlom hnedými vlasmi a starostlivosťou v očiach, stál bezradne pred Zuzaniným stolom.En: Marek, a local tradesman with light brown hair and concern in his eyes, stood helplessly in front of Zuzana's desk.Sk: Zuzana, mladá policajtka s pokojným výrazom a ostrým pohľadom, sedela za svojím stolom.En: Zuzana, a young police officer with a calm demeanor and sharp gaze, sat behind her desk.Sk: Kvetiny na jej stole a pohár s čerstvou kávou jej miestnosť dodávali útulný nádych.En: Flowers on her table and a cup of fresh coffee gave the room a cozy touch.Sk: V tomto jarnom svetle jej úsmev vyzeral prívetivý a hlavne povzbudzujúci, ale Marek bol príliš nervózny na to, aby si to všimol.En: In this spring light, her smile seemed friendly and above all, encouraging, but Marek was too nervous to notice.Sk: „Môj brat je nezvestný,“ začal Marek, jeho hlas znel trasľavo.En: "My brother is missing," Marek began, his voice sounding shaky.Sk: „Obvykle chodí na nezvyčajné výlety, ale tentokrát som istý, že niečo nie je v poriadku.“En: "He usually goes on unusual trips, but this time I'm sure something is wrong."Sk: Zuzana uprene pozrela na Mareka a položila pero na stôl.En: Zuzana looked intently at Marek and placed her pen on the desk.Sk: „Mohli by ste mi povedať viac?“ Jej hlas bol nežný, keď ho povzbudzovala, aby hovoril ďalej.En: "Could you tell me more?" Her voice was gentle as she encouraged him to continue.Sk: Marek si povzdychol a pokúsil sa nájsť odvahu.En: Marek sighed and tried to find the courage.Sk: „Vždy volal, aspoň jednou za týždeň. No teraz je to tri týždne bez správy.En: "He always called, at least once a week. But now it's been three weeks without a word.Sk: Cítim, že to nie je normálne.“En: I feel like it's not normal."Sk: Zuzana sa načiahla k šálke kávy a s úsmevom si ju priložila k perám.En: Zuzana reached for her coffee cup and brought it to her lips with a smile.Sk: „To nás znepokojuje.En: "That concerns us.Sk: Potrebujeme však viac informácií.En: However, we need more information.Sk: Pomôžte mi pochopiť, čo by mohlo byť dôvodom.“En: Help me understand what could be the reason."Sk: Marek sa zahľadel von z okna, kde sa drevené lavičky okolo stanice zhodovali s farbami čerstvej zelene.En: Marek gazed out the window, where the wooden benches around the station matched the colors of the fresh green.Sk: „Napadlo ma, že možno je v niečom zapojený,“ priznal konečne.En: "It occurred to me that maybe he's involved in something," he finally admitted.Sk: „Pred pár mesiacmi hovoril o nejakej práci sa s istou osobou, ktorá mi nezdala dôveryhodná.“En: "A few months ago, he talked about some work with a certain person who didn't seem trustworthy to me."Sk: Zuzanina tvár sa jemne zmenila.En: Zuzana's face subtly shifted.Sk: Tušila naliehavosť situácie.En: She sensed the urgency of the situation.Sk: „Povedzte mi viac o tej osobe,“ nabádala Mareka, ktorý sklonil hlavu a rozpovedal o všetkých detailoch.En: "Tell me more about this person," she urged Marek, who lowered his head and recounted all the details.Sk: Ako Marek pokračoval, Zuzana si robila poznámky.En: As Marek continued, Zuzana took notes.Sk: Prešla si v mysli postupy a vedela, že to nie je bežný prípad.En: She went over the procedures in her mind and knew that this was not an ordinary case.Sk: „Musíme to považovať za prioritu,“ hovorila potichu, jej tón bol už rozhodnejší.En: "We must consider this as a priority," she said quietly, her tone already more decisive.Sk: Vyšla z miestnosti s poznámkami.En: She left the room with the notes.Sk: Po niekoľkých minútach sa vrátila s úsmevom, podopierajúc okupovaného nadriadeného, ktorý prikývol na prelomenie povinného protokolu.En: After several minutes, she returned with a smile, bringing along her busy superior, who nodded to break mandatory protocol.Sk: Marek cítil obrovskú úľavu, keď videl Zuzanu s podporou vedúcich.En: Marek felt enormous relief when he saw Zuzana with the support of the leaders.Sk: „Tím bude okamžite vyslaný na miesto, kde bol váš brat naposledy videný,“ oznámila Zuzana pevne.En: "A team will be dispatched immediately to the last place your brother was seen," Zuzana announced firmly.Sk: ...
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    17 mins
  • From Heatstroke to Team Spirit: Marek's Moment at Rota

    From Heatstroke to Team Spirit: Marek's Moment at Rota
    May 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Heatstroke to Team Spirit: Marek's Moment at Rota Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-05-14-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Marekové kroky sa ozývali cez kovovú palubu základne Rota, ako nekonečná symfónia ľudskej snaživosti.En: Marek's footsteps echoed across the metal deck of the Rota base like an endless symphony of human endeavor.Sk: Slnko nemilosrdne pálilo, aj keď bola jar.En: The sun was mercilessly scorching, even though it was spring.Sk: Horúce vzduchové prúdy sa miešali s vôňou mora a olejov, ktoré lemovali horizontálne čiary na tarmaku.En: Hot air currents mingled with the scent of the sea and oils that lined the horizontal stripes on the tarmac.Sk: Marek bol v stredisku známy svojou pracovitosťou.En: Marek was known at the center for his diligence.Sk: Práve pracoval na údržbe dôležitého zariadenia pre nadchádzajúcu misiu.En: He was working on the maintenance of an important piece of equipment for the upcoming mission.Sk: Bol rozhodnutý ukázať svoje schopnosti.En: He was determined to showcase his abilities.Sk: Chcel dokázať, že je dôveryhodným členom tímu a zaslúži si povýšenie.En: He wanted to prove that he was a trustworthy team member and deserved a promotion.Sk: Avšak, Marek nie vždy dával pozor na svoje zdravie.En: However, Marek didn't always pay attention to his health.Sk: "Opatrne, Marek.En: "Careful, Marek.Sk: Dnes je veľmi horúco," upozornil ho Ladislav, jeho kolega.En: It's very hot today," warned Ladislav, his colleague.Sk: Marek len kývol hlavou a pokračoval vo svojej práci.En: Marek just nodded and continued with his work.Sk: V hlave mal len dokončenie úlohy.En: He was focused solely on completing the task.Sk: Bol čas obeda, slnko žiarilo vysoko na oblohe.En: It was lunchtime, the sun was shining high in the sky.Sk: Marek cítil, že začína byť unavený, ale hnal sa ďalej.En: Marek felt himself getting tired, but he pushed on.Sk: Náhle sa mu zatmelo pred očami, svet sa zakrútil.En: Suddenly, everything turned dark before his eyes, and the world spun.Sk: Pokúšal sa nahmatať niečo pevné, no namiesto toho pocítil, ako sa zvalil k zemi.En: He tried to grab something solid, but instead felt himself collapse to the ground.Sk: "Marek!En: "Marek!"Sk: " zvolala Zuzana, zdravotníčka základne.En: called Zuzana, the base medic.Sk: Rýchlo ho obkľúčili kolegovia.En: His colleagues quickly surrounded him.Sk: Zuzana vedela, že trpí úpalom.En: Zuzana knew he was suffering from heatstroke.Sk: Okamžite ho preniesli do tieňa a začali poskytovať prvú pomoc.En: They immediately moved him to the shade and started administering first aid.Sk: Po chvíli sa Marek prebudil, cítil sa lepšie.En: After a while, Marek came to, feeling better.Sk: "Neboj sa, pomôžeme ti," uistila ho Zuzana s úsmevom.En: "Don't worry, we'll help you," Zuzana assured him with a smile.Sk: "Nemusíš všetko zvládnuť sám.En: "You don't have to do everything on your own."Sk: "Marek uznal silu jej slov.En: Marek acknowledged the strength of her words.Sk: Prijal pomoc od svojho tímu, ktorý medzitým dokončil prácu začatú Marekom.En: He accepted help from his team, who meanwhile completed the work Marek had started.Sk: Zasadol na lavičku a pozrel sa na svojich kolegov, ktorí teraz pracovali spoločne.En: He sat on a bench and watched his colleagues, who were now working together.Sk: Pochopil, že niekedy je dôležitejšie požiadať o pomoc, než riskovať vlastné zdravie.En: He realized that sometimes it's more important to ask for help than to risk one's own health.Sk: Teraz, keď sedel a sledoval morskú hladinu, Marek pochopil, že úspech je o spolupráci.En: Now, as he sat and watched the ocean's surface, Marek understood that success is about collaboration.Sk: Učil sa hodnotu tímového ducha.En: He was learning the value of team spirit.Sk: Oceán sa mu zdal modrejší, a základňa pokojnejšia.En: The ocean seemed bluer to him, and the base felt more peaceful.Sk: Viac sa usmieval.En: He smiled more.Sk: Hoci sa nedostalo uznanie len jemu, cítil sa súčasťou niečoho väčšieho.En: Even though not all the recognition went to him, he felt part of something bigger.Sk: A to bolo to najväčšie poznanie, ktoré si mohol odniesť.En: And that was the greatest realization he could take away. Vocabulary Words:footsteps: krokyechoed: ozývali sadeck: palubascorching: pálilocurrents: prúdymingled: miešali sascent: vôňatarmac: tarmakudiligence: pracovitosťmaintenance: údržbapiece: zariadeniaupcoming: nadchádzajúcatrustworthy: dôveryhodnýmdeserved: zaslúži sipromotion: povýšeniecollapsed: zvalil samedic: zdravotníčkasuffering: trpíheatstroke: úpalomadministering: poskytovaťacknowledged: uznalrealization: poznaniecollaboration: spoluprácisurface: hladinateam spirit: tímového duchapeaceful: pokojnejšiarecognition: ...
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    14 mins

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