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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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  • When Storms of Change Inspire New Beginnings at Bled

    When Storms of Change Inspire New Beginnings at Bled
    Aug 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: When Storms of Change Inspire New Beginnings at Bled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-08-22-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Pod blejskim nebom, tik ob smaragdnem jezeru, sta Matevž in Nika vsak dan začela delo v izposojevali čolnov.En: Under the Bled sky, right next to the emerald lake, Matevž and Nika started their work every day at the boat rental.Sl: Matevž, sproščen in zamišljen mladenič, je užival v ritmu vode.En: Matevž, a relaxed and thoughtful young man, enjoyed the rhythm of the water.Sl: Preprosto veslanje mu je bilo všeč.En: He liked the simplicity of rowing.Sl: Nika, polna energije, je v tem času nabirala izkušnje za svojo prihodnost v turizmu.En: Nika, full of energy, was gaining experience for her future in tourism during this time.Sl: "Bled je čaroben," je pogosto rekla Nika.En: "Bled is magical," Nika often said.Sl: "Zame bo to začetek kariere.En: "For me, this will be the start of a career."Sl: " Vsako jutro sta skupaj pripravljala čolne za obiskovalce.En: Every morning, they would prepare the boats for visitors together.Sl: Sonce je sijalo nad njih in valovi so tiho čofotali.En: The sun shone above them, and the waves quietly splashed.Sl: Matevž je z nasmehom opazoval turiste, ki so slikali grad na pečini in čudovoto blejsko cerkev na otoku.En: Matevž watched with a smile as tourists took pictures of the castle on the cliff and the beautiful Bled church on the island.Sl: Medtem ko se je poletje počasi bližalo koncu, sta oba občutila spremembe.En: As summer slowly drew to a close, they both felt changes.Sl: Matevž se je vedno bolj spraševal, ali želi ostati tukaj za vselej.En: Matevž increasingly wondered whether he wanted to stay here forever.Sl: Veslanje je bilo pomirjujoče, a želel je vedeti, če ga čaka kaj več.En: Rowing was calming, but he wanted to know if there was more in store for him.Sl: Nika je imela drugačne načrte.En: Nika had different plans.Sl: Želela si je pokazati, da zmore več.En: She wanted to prove she could do more.Sl: "Matevž, lahko bi prevzel več odgovornosti," mu je rekla.En: "Matevž, you could take on more responsibility," she said to him.Sl: "To bi pomagalo nama obema.En: "That would help both of us."Sl: "Matevž se je nasmehnil, a vseeno ni bil prepričan.En: Matevž smiled but still wasn't sure.Sl: Kmalu pa se je zgodilo nekaj nepričakovanega.En: Soon, something unexpected happened.Sl: Med živahnim vikendom se je nebo nenadoma stemnilo.En: During a lively weekend, the sky suddenly darkened.Sl: Na Bled se je prikradla nevihta.En: A storm crept over Bled.Sl: Veter je začel divjati in valovi so postajali vse večji.En: The wind started to rage, and the waves grew bigger.Sl: Obupani turisti so hiteli nazaj proti obali.En: Desperate tourists hurried back to the shore.Sl: Matevž je zbral pogum.En: Matevž gathered his courage.Sl: "Vsi ostanite mirni," je zaklical.En: "Everyone stay calm," he shouted.Sl: Organiziral je hitro, varno evakuacijo.En: He organized a quick, safe evacuation.Sl: V tem kaosu je Nika opazovala njegovo vodstvo.En: In this chaos, Nika watched his leadership.Sl: Bila je hvaležna za njegovo odločenost.En: She was grateful for his determination.Sl: Ko se je nevihta umirila, so bili vsi varni na suhem.En: When the storm subsided, everyone was safe on dry land.Sl: Po dogodku je vodja izposojevališča povabil Matevža na pogovor.En: After the event, the manager of the rental shop invited Matevž for a talk.Sl: "Impresivno si to rešil," je rekel.En: "You handled that impressively," he said.Sl: "Bi želel prevzeti večjo odgovornost tukaj?En: "Would you like to take on more responsibility here?"Sl: " Matevž je razumel svojo vrednost.En: Matevž understood his value.Sl: Odločil se je ostati.En: He decided to stay.Sl: Nika pa se je naučila nekaj pomembnega - sodelovati je boljše kot tekmovati.En: Nika learned something important - cooperating is better than competing.Sl: Jesen je zalila Bled z mehko svetlobo, jezero je postalo tišje, a v Matevžu in Niki se je nekaj spremenilo.En: Autumn flooded Bled with soft light, the lake became quieter, but something had changed in Matevž and Nika.Sl: Oba sta našla svoje mesto in nove cilje.En: Both found their place and new goals.Sl: Jezero je ostalo spokojno, a njune misli so bile zdaj bolj razgibane, pripravljene na izzive, ki jih prinaša življenje.En: The lake remained tranquil, but their thoughts were now more vibrant, ready for the challenges life brings. Vocabulary Words:emerald: smaragdnemrental: izposojevalithoughtful: zamišljensimplicity: preprostotourism: turizmumagical: čarobencliff: pečinistorm: nevihtarage: divjatidesperate: obupanishore: obalicourage: pogumevacuation: evakuacijochaos: kaosuleadership: vodstvodetermination: odločenostsubside: umirilaimpressively: impresivnoresponsibility: odgovornostland: suhemmanager: vodjatalk: pogovorflooded: ...
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  • From Lists to Laughter: A Market Adventure in Spontaneity

    From Lists to Laughter: A Market Adventure in Spontaneity
    Aug 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Lists to Laughter: A Market Adventure in Spontaneity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana Centralna tržnica je živahno mesto.En: Ljubljana Central Market is a lively place.Sl: Poletno sonce sije nad stojnicami.En: The summer sun shines over the stalls.Sl: Sadje in zelenjava se svetita v barvah.En: Fruits and vegetables glow in colors.Sl: Zrak je poln vonja svežih zelišč in raznih dobrot.En: The air is filled with the scent of fresh herbs and various delicacies.Sl: Gregor in Mateja sta prišla nakupit hrano za družinsko srečanje.En: Gregor and Mateja have come to buy food for a family gathering.Sl: Gregor je vedno načrtoval vse do potankosti.En: Gregor always planned everything down to the last detail.Sl: "Mateja, drživa se seznama," reče, ko skupaj hodita med stojnicami.En: "Mateja, let's stick to the list," he says as they walk together among the stalls.Sl: Njegov seznam je kot zemljevid, ki vodi do popolnega dogodka.En: His list is like a map, leading to the perfect event.Sl: Vse mora biti urejeno.En: Everything must be organized.Sl: Gregor je napet, a osredotočen.En: Gregor is tense but focused.Sl: Mateja pa je drugačna.En: Mateja, however, is different.Sl: Gleda okoli z radovednostjo.En: She looks around with curiosity.Sl: "Poglej te sveže gozdne sadeže!" vzklikne in kazalec pokaže na stojnice, ki Gregorju niso bile na seznamu.En: "Look at these fresh forest fruits!" she exclaims, pointing at stalls that weren't on Gregor's list.Sl: "Pa lokalni sir, to moramo poskusiti!"En: "And the local cheese, we must try it!"Sl: Gregor poskuša ostati pri načrtu.En: Gregor tries to stick to the plan.Sl: "Mateja, nimava časa. Potrebujem paradižnike, solato..." govori hitro.En: "Mateja, we don't have time. I need tomatoes, lettuce..." he speaks quickly.Sl: Mateja pa ga pelje k stojnici z domačimi marmeladami.En: But Mateja leads him to a stall with homemade jams.Sl: "Poskusi to, morda bo dobra za kruh."En: "Try this one, it might be good for the bread."Sl: Medtem ko se Gregor pogovori z Matejinim navdušenjem, mu ponesreči pade seznam v bližnji vodnjak.En: As Gregor is negotiating with Mateja's enthusiasm, he accidentally drops the list into a nearby well.Sl: "Ne, moj seznam!" se oglasi z obupom.En: "No, my list!" he cries out in despair.Sl: Voda je njegov načrt razpustila.En: The water has dissolved his plan.Sl: Mateja se zasmeje, a vidi njegovo zaskrbljenost.En: Mateja laughs but sees his concern.Sl: "Brezzveze, Gregor," ga pomirja.En: "No worries, Gregor," she reassures him.Sl: "Sledi srcu, ne seznamu."En: "Follow your heart, not the list."Sl: Gregor prvič spusti svoj načrt.En: For the first time, Gregor lets go of his plan.Sl: "Prav," vdihne globoko.En: "Alright," he takes a deep breath.Sl: Skupaj se začneta sprehajati po tržnici brez skrbi.En: Together, they start strolling through the market without worries.Sl: Kupita sveže kruhke, zelišča, lokalni med... vse, kar pritegne oko ali nos.En: They buy fresh rolls, herbs, local honey... everything that catches the eye or nose.Sl: Ko prideta domov, napolnjena z novimi stvarmi, Mateja pripravi solato s svežo baziliko, ki je ne bi našla na seznamu, in naredita pladenj z različnimi siri in marmelado.En: When they get home, filled with new things, Mateja prepares a salad with fresh basil that wouldn’t have been found on the list, and they make a platter with different cheeses and jam.Sl: Družinsko srečanje uspe več, kot je Gregor pričakoval.En: The family gathering turns out better than Gregor expected.Sl: Ljudje uživajo v jedi in vzdušju.En: People enjoy the food and the atmosphere.Sl: Gregor spozna, da popolnost ni vedno v načrtih, ampak v uživanju trenutka.En: Gregor realizes that perfection is not always in the plans but in enjoying the moment.Sl: Z Matejo se smejeta, ko pogledata nad svoje ustvarjeno delo.En: He and Mateja laugh as they look over their creation.Sl: Gregor se sprosti in prvič zaupa spominu, ne seznamu.En: Gregor relaxes and trusts, for the first time, in memory, not a list.Sl: Naslednjič bosta spet skupaj nakupovala, brez preveč skrbi.En: Next time, they will shop together again, without too much worry.Sl: Spontanost je res lahko zabavna.En: Spontaneity can indeed be fun. Vocabulary Words:lively: živahnogathering: srečanjeplanned: načrtovaldetail: potankostiorganized: urejenotense: napetfocused: osredotočencuriosity: radovednostexclaims: vzkliknestall: stojnicahomemade: domačimnegotiating: pogovoridespair: obupomconcern: zaskrbljenostreassures: pomirjaheart: srcustrolling: sprehajatibasil: bazilikoplatter: pladenjenjoying: uživanjumoment: trenutkalaugh: smejetacreation: ustvarjenorelaxes: sprostispontaneity: spontanostindeed: resdelicacies: dobrotforest: gozdnedissolved: razpustilatrusts: zaupa
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    14 mins
  • Spotting Wonder: A Birdwatching Tale of Misadventures

    Spotting Wonder: A Birdwatching Tale of Misadventures
    Aug 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spotting Wonder: A Birdwatching Tale of Misadventures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-08-20-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljansko barje je bilo čarobno tisto poletno jutro.En: The Ljubljansko barje was magical that summer morning.Sl: Sonce je sijalo skozi lahke meglice in segala je tišina, prekinjena le s pesmijo ptic.En: The sun shone through light mists, and there was silence, interrupted only by birdsong.Sl: Matej, Nina in Gregor so prišli zgodaj, opremljeni za opazovanje ptic.En: Matej, Nina, and Gregor arrived early, equipped for bird watching.Sl: Matej je bil najbolj navdušen.En: Matej was the most excited.Sl: Sanjal je o tem, da bi našel dragocenega rjavega srakoperja.En: He dreamed of finding the elusive brown shrike.Sl: Na robu barja, ko so vzeli nahrbtnike iz avta, je Nina opazila, da manjka pomembna stvar.En: At the edge of the marsh, as they took the backpacks out of the car, Nina noticed that something important was missing.Sl: "Kje so daljnogledi?En: "Where are the binoculars?"Sl: " je vprašala.En: she asked.Sl: Matej je zaskrbjeno preiskal svoj nahrbtnik.En: Matej anxiously searched his backpack.Sl: "Uh-oh," je rekel, "pozabili smo jih doma.En: "Uh-oh," he said, "we left them at home."Sl: "Gregor je smeje skomignil z rameni.En: Gregor shrugged with a laugh.Sl: "No, vsaj imamo sendviče," je rekel.En: "Well, at least we have sandwiches," he said.Sl: Toda Matej je bil razočaran.En: But Matej was disappointed.Sl: "Kako bomo zdaj videli ptice?En: "How are we going to see birds now?"Sl: "Nina, vedno pripravljena, je poskusila pomiriti sodelavce.En: Nina, always prepared, tried to calm her companions.Sl: "Hej, morda lahko nekako improviziramo," je predlagala.En: "Hey, maybe we can improvise somehow," she suggested.Sl: Sprehodili so se do lesene opazovalnice.En: They walked to the wooden observation post.Sl: Pogled na prostranost trstja je bil osupljiv.En: The view of the vastness of the reeds was stunning.Sl: Matej je še vedno obupano gledal v daljavo.En: Matej still desperately stared into the distance.Sl: "Našli bomo način," je rekla Nina odločno.En: "We'll find a way," Nina said confidently.Sl: Z nekaj domišljije so vzeli zemljevide, ki jih je Nina vedno nosila s seboj, in jih zvili v cevi.En: With some imagination, they took the maps that Nina always carried with her and rolled them into tubes.Sl: Izkazalo se je, da je bila njihova ideja bolj smešna kot učinkovitost.En: Their idea proved more humorous than effective.Sl: Gregor je skozi svoj "daljnogled" opazoval samo oblake, medtem ko sta se Matej in Nina trudila osredotočiti.En: Gregor observed only clouds through his "binoculars," while Matej and Nina struggled to focus.Sl: Matej se je s težavo zasukal, poskušal je skozi karto ujeti obris ptice v zraku.En: Matej twisted with difficulty, trying to catch the outline of a bird in the sky through the map.Sl: Njegov trud je bil brez uspeha, a kmalu so ugotovili, da ne gre le za ptice.En: His efforts were in vain, but soon they realized it wasn't just about the birds.Sl: Nekaj metrov v daljavi, na velikem polju, se je odvijal pravi spektakel.En: A few meters away, in a large field, a real spectacle was unfolding.Sl: Skupina štorkelj je plesala, razvijajoč krila v popolni sinhronizaciji.En: A group of storks danced, spreading their wings in perfect synchronization.Sl: "Poglejte to," je zaklical Gregor.En: "Look at this," shouted Gregor.Sl: Smeje so se opazovali ptičji balet.En: Laughing, they watched the avian ballet.Sl: Brez daljnogleda je bil njihov pogled razjasnjen in bolj sproščen.En: Without binoculars, their view was clearer and more relaxed.Sl: V tistem trenutku je Matej spoznal, da morda ni pomembno, da vedno doseže svoj cilj, ampak da uživa v trenutku.En: At that moment, Matej realized that perhaps it wasn't important to always achieve his goal, but to enjoy the moment.Sl: Družba se je postavila za spominsko fotografijo.En: The group posed for a commemorative photo.Sl: Brez vdiranja v osebne cilje je Matej užival v dnevu brez stresa.En: Without intruding on personal goals, Matej enjoyed the day without stress.Sl: Povsem osvobojen je opazoval – ne samo ptiče, temveč tudi poteze narave.En: Completely liberated, he observed—not just the birds but also the movements of nature.Sl: Ljubljansko barje jih je objelo v svojo tišino, in tisti dan ga niso pozabili.En: The Ljubljansko barje embraced them in its silence, and they did not forget that day. Vocabulary Words:marsh: barjemagical: čarobnoelusive: dragocenegabinoculars: daljnogledianxiously: zaskrbjenoequipped: opremljeniimprovise: improviziramoobservation post: opazovalnicevastness: prostranoststunning: osupljivsynchronization: sinhronizacijioutline: obrisvein: žilicaspectacle: spektakelcomplementarily: komplementarnoliberated: osvobojensilence: tišinadistant: oddaljenstruggled: trudilahumorous: ...
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    15 mins
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