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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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  • From Espresso to Epiphany: Marek's Wake-Up Call

    From Espresso to Epiphany: Marek's Wake-Up Call
    Feb 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Espresso to Epiphany: Marek's Wake-Up Call Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V srdci Bratislavy, kde zima prikrýva mesto bielou prikrývkou, je malá kaviareň s názvom "Pražiareň Zlaté Zrnko."En: In the heart of Bratislava, where winter covers the city with a white blanket, there is a small café called "Pražiareň Zlaté Zrnko."Sk: V tejto útulnej kaviarni nájdete Mareka, ktorý sedí pri svojom obľúbenom stole blízko okna.En: In this cozy café, you will find Marek sitting at his favorite table near the window.Sk: Vonku mrzne, ale vnútri je teplo a vzduch vonia po čerstvo praženej káve.En: Outside, it's freezing, but inside it's warm and the air smells of freshly roasted coffee.Sk: Marek sa sem chodí ukryť pred zimou a zároveň si užíva svoju vášeň - kávu.En: Marek comes here to hide from the cold and at the same time indulge in his passion - coffee.Sk: Marek sedí so šálkou voňavej kávy, hľadí von na zasnežené ulice, no myšlienkami je niekde inde.En: Marek sits with a cup of fragrant coffee, gazing out at the snowy streets, but his thoughts are elsewhere.Sk: Posledné mesiace si všimol, že jeho telo mu dáva signály, ktoré ho znepokojujú.En: In the past few months, he noticed that his body has been giving him signals that disturb him.Sk: Často sa cítil unavený.En: He often felt tired.Sk: Občas ho pichlo v hrudi.En: Occasionally, there was a sharp pain in his chest.Sk: Napriek tomu ignoroval varovné príznaky a vyhýbal sa návšteve lekára.En: Despite this, he ignored the warning signs and avoided visiting the doctor.Sk: Dnes sa ale cítil trochu horšie než obvykle.En: Today, however, he felt a bit worse than usual.Sk: Jana, jeho priateľka a obsluha v kaviarni, si to všimla.En: Jana, his girlfriend and a server in the café, noticed it.Sk: „Marek, si v poriadku?“ spýtala sa starostlivo, keď mu doliala ďalšiu šálku kávy.En: “Marek, are you okay?” she asked with concern as she poured him another cup of coffee.Sk: Marek sa usmial, hoci trochu narýchlo.En: Marek smiled, albeit a bit hastily.Sk: „Áno, jasné, Jana. Len zima ma unavuje,“ odpovedal.En: “Yes, sure, Jana. It's just the winter tiring me,” he replied.Sk: V rohu kaviarne stál Lukáš, majiteľ pražiarne.En: In the corner of the café stood Lukáš, the owner of the roastery.Sk: Občas na Mareka pozrel.En: Occasionally, he glanced at Marek.Sk: Vedel, že Marekovi niečo trápi, ale nechcel sa vtierať.En: He knew something was bothering Marek, but he didn’t want to pry.Sk: Atmosféru pražiarne narušil zvuk stroja pražiaceho nové zrnka.En: The atmosphere in the roastery was interrupted by the sound of a machine roasting new beans.Sk: Bolo to ako symfónia pre všetkých návštevníkov.En: It was like a symphony for all the visitors.Sk: V jedinečnej chvíli sa však Marek chytil za hrudník a zasyčal od bolesti.En: In a unique moment, however, Marek clutched his chest and winced in pain.Sk: Jana spanikárila.En: Jana panicked.Sk: „Marek!“ Lukáš prišiel o chvíľu.En: “Marek!” Lukáš came over moments later.Sk: Marek sa zosunul na podlahu.En: Marek collapsed to the floor.Sk: Priatelia volali záchranku.En: Friends called an ambulance.Sk: Keď Mareka brali do nemocnice, zimné slnko prenikalo cez sklo dverí, akoby chcel povedať, že nie je všetko stratené.En: As Marek was being taken to the hospital, the winter sun shone through the glass door, as if to say not all was lost.Sk: V nemocnici mu lekári pomohli.En: In the hospital, doctors helped him.Sk: Dostal sa do dobrých rúk práve včas.En: He got into good hands just in time.Sk: Keď sa Marek prebudil na nemocničnej posteli, vedľa neho sedela Jana.En: When Marek woke up in the hospital bed, Jana was sitting beside him.Sk: Usmiala sa na neho.En: She smiled at him.Sk: „Musíš teraz odpočívať a starať sa o seba,“ povedala.En: “You need to rest now and take care of yourself,” she said.Sk: Marek prikývol.En: Marek nodded.Sk: Uvedomil si, že ignorovanie problémov ho priviedlo tam, kde je.En: He realized that ignoring his problems had brought him to where he was.Sk: Zmenil sa.En: He changed.Sk: Po prepustení z nemocnice sa Marek rozhodol žiť opatrnejšie.En: After being discharged from the hospital, Marek decided to live more cautiously.Sk: Užívať si každý okamih a pozorne počúvať svoje telo.En: To enjoy every moment and listen closely to his body.Sk: Pražiareň Zlaté Zrnko už nebola len jeho útočisko; stala sa miestom, kde pochopil, aké je dôležité žiť vedome a vážiť si vlastné zdravie.En: The Pražiareň Zlaté Zrnko was no longer just his refuge; it became the place where he understood how important it is to live consciously and appreciate one's health.Sk: A keď znova vstúpil do kaviarne, cítil sa silnejší a odhodlaný.En: ...
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  • A Journey to Self: Love and Transformation in the Tatry

    A Journey to Self: Love and Transformation in the Tatry
    Feb 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Journey to Self: Love and Transformation in the Tatry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-25-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Marek kráča lesnou cestičkou k retrítu v Tatrách.En: Marek walks along the forest path to the retreat in the Tatry.Sk: Zima je očarujúca.En: The winter is enchanting.Sk: Vzduch je čerstvý a isté ticho ho upokojuje.En: The air is fresh, and a certain silence calms him.Sk: Sem tam zakopne o skrytý konár, no jeho myseľ je už zameraná na pokoj a zmenu.En: Here and there, he stumbles over a hidden branch, but his mind is already focused on peace and change.Sk: Prichádza do dreveného domčeka.En: He arrives at the wooden cabin.Sk: Vítajú ho priatelia a vôňa teplej bylinnej čaju.En: Friends and the aroma of hot herbal tea greet him.Sk: Lívia sedí pri okne. Pozoruje plynulé padajúce snehové vločky.En: Lívia sits by the window, observing the gently falling snowflakes.Sk: Ona hľadá inšpiráciu v prírode a kreslí do malého skicára.En: She seeks inspiration in nature and sketches in a small sketchbook.Sk: Zuzana, sprievodkyňa duchovného retrítu, sa k nej pripojí.En: Zuzana, the guide of the spiritual retreat, joins her.Sk: "Dôležité je, že si tu. Bez ohľadu na to, čo hľadáš," usmeje sa Zuzana.En: "The important thing is that you're here. No matter what you're searching for," Zuzana smiles.Sk: Lívia pokýva hlavou, no obavy z pochybností o jej umeleckých schopnostiach sú stále prítomné.En: Lívia nods, but the worries and doubts about her artistic abilities still linger.Sk: V spoločenskej miestnosti sa koná meditačný kruh.En: In the common room, there is a meditation circle.Sk: Drevo v krbe praská.En: The wood in the fireplace crackles.Sk: Marek sa posadí, oči zatvorí a pokúsi sa upokojiť myseľ.En: Marek sits down, closes his eyes, and tries to calm his mind.Sk: Lívia si sadne vedľa neho. Cíti medzi nimi zvláštne puto.En: Lívia sits next to him. She feels a strange connection between them.Sk: Meditačné cvičenie vedie Zuzana.En: The meditation exercise is led by Zuzana.Sk: Jej hlas je mäkký a uvoľňujúci.En: Her voice is soft and relaxing.Sk: Marek cíti vnútorné napätie.En: Marek feels internal tension.Sk: Bojuje sám so sebou, ale pomaly sa uvoľňuje.En: He struggles with himself, but slowly he begins to relax.Sk: Lívia zatvára oči a myseľ sa jej pomaly oslobodzuje od bremien.En: Lívia closes her eyes, and her mind slowly frees itself from burdens.Sk: Po meditácii si vymenia pohľady a krátke úsmevy.En: After the meditation, they exchange glances and brief smiles.Sk: Počas večere Marek a Lívia nájdu odvahu rozprávať sa.En: During dinner, Marek and Lívia find the courage to talk.Sk: "Pracujem v softvéri, ale hľadám viac," priznáva Marek.En: "I work in software, but I'm looking for more," Marek admits.Sk: "Túžim po pokoji a zmysle." Lívia sa podelí o svoju cestu k umeniu.En: "I long for peace and purpose." Lívia shares her journey towards art.Sk: "Hľadám inšpiráciu a dôveru."En: "I'm seeking inspiration and confidence."Sk: Na ďalšiu noc je naplánovaná meditácia pod hviezdnou oblohou.En: A meditation under the starry sky is planned for the next night.Sk: Obaja cítia, že niečo zvláštne prichádza.En: Both feel that something special is coming.Sk: Marekov strach z toho, že sa otvorí, ustupuje.En: Marek's fear of opening up is fading.Sk: Líviina pochybnosť sa mení na odhodlanie zdieľať svoje pocity a umenie.En: Lívia's doubt is turning into a determination to share her feelings and art.Sk: Pod hviezdami sa Marek cíti byť konečne slobodný.En: Under the stars, Marek feels finally free.Sk: Lívia, aj keď uzimená, cíti žiaru vnútra.En: Lívia, even though she is chilly, feels an inner glow.Sk: Oboja sú otvorení nielen sebe, ale aj tomu, čo prinesie budúcnosť.En: Both are open not only to themselves but also to what the future brings.Sk: Stres a pochybnosti sa rozplývajú vo vesmíre.En: Stress and doubts dissolve into the universe.Sk: Keď zima ustúpi, Marek a Lívia sú pripravení vrátiť sa do sveta.En: When winter recedes, Marek and Lívia are ready to return to the world.Sk: Ona má svoj skicár plný nových nápadov a dôveru vo svoje schopnosti.En: She has her sketchbook full of new ideas and confidence in her abilities.Sk: On je optimistický a prichystaný prijať život plnými dúškami.En: He is optimistic and prepared to embrace life to the fullest.Sk: Z retrítu odchádzajú ruka v ruke.En: They leave the retreat hand in hand.Sk: Spoločný čas v zasnežených Tatrách ich zmenil.En: Their time together in the snowy Tatry has changed them.Sk: Marek si uvedomil, že šťastie nájde v jednoduchosti a vzájomnosti.En: Marek realized that happiness can be found in simplicity and mutuality.Sk: Lívia našla sebavedomie v umení a životnej radosti.En: ...
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  • Finding Peace in the Snow: A Spiritual Retreat in Vysoké Tatry

    Finding Peace in the Snow: A Spiritual Retreat in Vysoké Tatry
    Feb 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Peace in the Snow: A Spiritual Retreat in Vysoké Tatry Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-19-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V zasneženej krajine Vysokých Tatier stála drevená chata, ktorej okná odrážali tichú majestátnosť hôr.En: In the snowy landscape of the Vysoké Tatry, there stood a wooden cabin whose windows reflected the silent majesty of the mountains.Sk: Matúš prišiel na duchovný retreat, aby našiel pokoj, ktorý mu v posledných mesiacoch chýbal.En: Matúš arrived for a spiritual retreat to find the peace that he had been missing in recent months.Sk: Chata ležala neďaleko zamrznutého jazera, no jeho myšlienky boli ako rozbúrené more.En: The cabin was located near a frozen lake, but his thoughts were like a stormy sea.Sk: Matúš sa cítil vyčerpaný prácou.En: Matúš was feeling exhausted from work.Sk: Nedávny rozchod mu ešte viac zanechal rany na srdci.En: A recent breakup had left even more wounds on his heart.Sk: Každý pípnutie jeho telefónu mu pripomenulo úlohy, ktoré ho čakajú, i stratu, ktorú prežil.En: Every beep of his phone reminded him of the tasks awaiting him and the loss he had experienced.Sk: Jeho povinnosťou teraz však bolo nájsť vnútorný pokoj.En: His duty now was to find inner peace.Sk: To ho priviedlo sem.En: That is what brought him here.Sk: Zuzana, skúsená inštruktorka jogy, pozvala všetkých účastníkov na meditačnú seansu.En: Zuzana, an experienced yoga instructor, invited all participants for a meditation session.Sk: Jej hlas bol jemný, no pevný.En: Her voice was gentle yet firm.Sk: Sama si ešte dobre pamätala na svoj vlastný vyhorenie, a práve preto pomáhala iným.En: She still remembered her own burnout, which was why she helped others.Sk: Mierne sa usmiala, keď zachytila Matúšove zmätené oči.En: She slightly smiled when she caught Matúš's confused eyes.Sk: Vedela, že je na správnom mieste.En: She knew he was in the right place.Sk: „Uvoľnite sa,“ povedala Zuzana.En: "Relax," Zuzana said.Sk: „Dýchajte hlboko a sústreďte sa na prítomný okamih.En: "Breathe deeply and focus on the present moment."Sk: “Zatiaľ čo ostatní zavreli oči a ponorili sa do meditácie, Matúš bojoval so svojimi myšlienkami.En: While the others closed their eyes and sank into meditation, Matúš battled with his thoughts.Sk: Mobil zahral ďalší tón.En: His phone played another tone.Sk: "Máš prichádzajúcu správu.En: "You have an incoming message."Sk: " Bolo nutkanie pozrieť sa a zabudnúť na všetko okolo.En: The temptation to look and forget everything around was strong.Sk: Priateľ vedľa neho, akoby odčítal jeho pocity, jemne pokývol hlavou.En: The friend next to him, as if reading his feelings, gently nodded.Sk: Matúš, zhlboka sa nadýchnuc, vypol telefón a vložil ho do tašky.En: Matúš, taking a deep breath, turned off his phone and placed it in his bag.Sk: Zuzanin hlas mu stále znel v ušiach ako pokojný prúd rieky.En: Zuzana's voice still sounded in his ears like the peaceful flow of a river.Sk: On sa rozhodol zostať.En: He decided to stay.Sk: Náhle pocítil pokoj.En: Suddenly, he felt calm.Sk: Oči zatvorené, myseľ tichšia.En: Eyes closed, his mind quieter.Sk: Zatúžil po pokoji, ktorý prichádzal zvnútra.En: He longed for the peace that came from within.Sk: Jeho telo sa uvoľnilo a v duchu videl svoje problémy, ako sa pomaly rozplývajú ako para nad horúcim čajom.En: His body relaxed, and in his mind, he saw his problems slowly dissolve like steam over hot tea.Sk: Keď Zuzana ukončila meditáciu, Matúš otvoril oči.En: When Zuzana ended the meditation, Matúš opened his eyes.Sk: Snežilo.En: It was snowing.Sk: Snehové vločky padali zvonku, ale vnútri cítil teplo a jas.En: Snowflakes were falling outside, but inside he felt warmth and brightness.Sk: Horský vzduch bol ostrý, no jeho srdce naplnené nádejou.En: The mountain air was sharp, yet his heart was filled with hope.Sk: Vzkriesený Matúš nechapavo vnímal, že v pohľade našiel novú silu čeliť životu s pokojom.En: The renewed Matúš vaguely realized that he found new strength to face life with calmness.Sk: Už nevnímá odvážanú prácu alebo straty.En: He no longer saw the daunting work or losses.Sk: Dôležité bolo to, čo cítil vo svojom srdci.En: What mattered was what he felt in his heart.Sk: Vnútri našiel kľúč k mieru, ktorý nežiadal okolnosti, ale dával slobodu - stačilo len pustiť, aby mohol získať.En: Inside, he had found the key to peace that did not demand circumstances but gave freedom - it was enough to let go to be able to gain. Vocabulary Words:landscape: krajinacabin: chataretreat: retreatfrozen: zamrznutéhoexhausted: vyčerpanýbreakup: rozchodwounds: ranyduty: povinnosťoumeditation: meditáciuparticipant: účastníkovtemptation: nutkanieincoming: ...
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