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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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  • Transforming Cheese into Art: A Family's Hilarious Journey

    Transforming Cheese into Art: A Family's Hilarious Journey
    Feb 28 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Transforming Cheese into Art: A Family's Hilarious Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-28-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je sedel za mizo in zrl v velik blok sira na sredini mize.En: Matej sat at the table, staring at the large block of cheese in the middle.Sl: "Morda je to priložnost," si je mislil.En: "Perhaps this is an opportunity," he thought.Sl: Okrog njega sta bila Ana in Tine, ki sta ga gledala z mešanico zanimanja in dvoma.En: Around him were Ana and Tine, watching him with a mix of interest and doubt.Sl: Zunaj je bila zima.En: Outside, it was winter.Sl: Bala je pokrila jezero Bled, ki je bilo videti kot iz pravljice.En: Ice covered Lake Bled, which looked like something out of a fairy tale.Sl: Toda v topli jedilnici je bilo vse manj spokojno.En: But in the warm dining room, things were less serene.Sl: Matej je stal in se obrnil k družini.En: Matej stood up and turned to his family.Sl: "Danes vam bom pokazal, kako narediti kip iz sira," je rekel z nasmehom, ki je skrival malo negotovosti.En: "Today, I'm going to show you how to make a sculpture out of cheese," he said with a smile that hid a little uncertainty.Sl: Ana se je rahlo nasmehnila, medtem ko je Tine, s svojim običajnim nagajivim sijajem v očeh, skomignil.En: Ana smiled slightly, while Tine, with his usual mischievous glint in his eyes, shrugged.Sl: "Resno, ati?En: "Seriously, Dad?"Sl: " je vprašal Tine s kecom v glasu.En: Tine asked with a hint of disbelief.Sl: "Iz sira?En: "Out of cheese?"Sl: ""Seveda," je Matej odgovoril z samozavestjo.En: "Of course," Matej replied confidently.Sl: "Kdo potrebuje led, ko pa imamo sir?En: "Who needs ice when we have cheese?"Sl: " Začel je iskati kuhinjske pripomočke, ki bi jih lahko uporabil za to nalogo.En: He began searching for kitchen tools he could use for this task.Sl: Ana se je sproščeno naslonila nazaj, vpijajoč toploto iz radiatorja, ki ga je Tine malce prej nenavadno povečal.En: Ana relaxed as she leaned back, absorbing the heat from the radiator, which Tine had oddly increased a bit earlier.Sl: "Morda bo Mateju tokrat uspelo dokazati svojo umetniško žilico," je pomislila in hkrati pazila na Tinetove možne potegavščine.En: "Maybe Matej will prove his artistic streak this time," she thought, all the while keeping an eye on Tine's potential pranks.Sl: Matej je začel rezati figuro iz sira.En: Matej began carving a figure from the cheese.Sl: Z nožem je delal natančne gibe, saj so koščki sira padali na krožnik.En: He made precise movements with the knife, as cheese bits fell onto the plate.Sl: Vendar se je sir hitro pričel mehčati pod toploto.En: However, the cheese quickly began to soften under the heat.Sl: "Zadržite sapo," je rekel Matej dramatično, medtem ko je kip vse bolj spominjal na kupček stopljene kaše.En: "Hold your breath," said Matej dramatically, as the sculpture increasingly resembled a pile of melted mush.Sl: Tine je medtem segel pod mizo in previdno povečal moč radiatorja.En: Meanwhile, Tine reached under the table and cautiously raised the radiator's power.Sl: Sir se je skoraj začel topiti, a Matej ni obupal.En: The cheese was nearly melting, but Matej didn't give up.Sl: Z vilico je poskušal vsaj obdržati obliko, ki jo je poskušal ustvariti.En: He tried to keep the shape he was trying to create with a fork.Sl: V trenutku stiske je Tine končno planil v smeh.En: In a moment of tension, Tine finally burst out laughing.Sl: "Odpusti, ati," se je zasmejal.En: "Sorry, Dad," he chuckled.Sl: "Malo sem ti zagodel.En: "I played a little trick on you."Sl: " Matej se je ustavil in pogledal sina s privzdignjenimi obrvmi.En: Matej stopped and looked at his son with raised eyebrows.Sl: "To je bil ti, ha?En: "That was you, huh?"Sl: " se je nasmehnil Matej, medtem ko so se mu oči svetile z razumevanjem.En: Matej smiled, his eyes gleaming with understanding.Sl: Ana se je nasmehnila in vsi so se pomirili ter se smejali skupaj.En: Ana smiled, and they all calmed down and laughed together.Sl: Kar se je začelo kot Matejeva umetniška avantura, se je končalo z zabavno družinsko anekdoto.En: What started as Matej's artistic adventure ended with a fun family anecdote.Sl: Ko so končali s večerjo, je Matej predlagal, da odidejo gledat pravo razstavo lednih skulptur.En: When they finished dinner, Matej suggested they go see a real ice sculpture exhibition.Sl: "Tine, morda se bomo tam naučili nekaj trikov," je rekel Matej zadovoljno.En: "Tine, maybe we'll learn a few tricks there," said Matej contently.Sl: Vsi so oblekli svoje plašče proti mrzlemu večeru.En: They all put on their coats against the chilly evening.Sl: Matej je vedel, da ima veliko več kot umetniški talent - imel je družino, ki je kljub vsemu stala ob njem.En: Matej knew he had much more than artistic talent - he had a family that stood by him despite everything.Sl: In v tistem trenutku je ...
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  • Breaking Through to Luka: A Teacher's Journey of Empathy and Hope

    Breaking Through to Luka: A Teacher's Journey of Empathy and Hope
    Feb 28 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Breaking Through to Luka: A Teacher's Journey of Empathy and Hope Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-28-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Bilo je mrzlo zimsko popoldne.En: It was a cold winter afternoon.Sl: Snežinke so plesale po zraku, in se nabirale na zamrznjenih oknih majhne konferenčne sobe na srednji šoli v majhnem slovenskem mestu.En: Snowflakes danced in the air, collecting on the frozen windows of the small conference room at the high school in a small Slovenian town.Sl: Notri je bilo rahlo toplo, zahvaljujoč staremu radiatorju, ki je oddajal komaj dovolj toplote, da je sobo naredil nekoliko prijetnejšo.En: Inside, it was slightly warm, thanks to the old radiator that emitted just enough heat to make the room a bit more comfortable.Sl: Mateja, mlada učiteljica, se je pripravljala na srečanje s starši in učenci.En: Mateja, a young teacher, was preparing for a meeting with parents and students.Sl: Vseeno pa ji je danes bilo nekaj bolj pomembno.En: However, there was something more important to her today.Sl: Morala se je pogovoriti z Luko.En: She needed to talk to Luka.Sl: Luka je bil eden tistih učencev, ki so učiteljem povzročali veliko preglavic.En: Luka was one of those students who caused a lot of trouble for teachers.Sl: Bil je pameten, a tega ni želel pokazati.En: He was smart but didn't want to show it.Sl: Njegova uporniška drža je bila kot neprebojni zid, vendar je Mateja čutila, da se za tem skriva nekaj več.En: His rebellious attitude was like an impenetrable wall, but Mateja felt that there was something more behind it.Sl: Prišel je čas za pogovor.En: The time for the conversation arrived.Sl: Luka je prišel z rahlo omahljivim korakom.En: Luka came with a slightly hesitant step.Sl: Njegova oblačila so bila nekoliko zmečkana, očitno je bila to posledica težav doma.En: His clothes were somewhat rumpled, obviously a consequence of troubles at home.Sl: Mateja je vedela, da Luka doma nima podpore, kot bi jo potreboval.En: Mateja knew that Luka didn't have the support at home that he needed.Sl: Njegovi starši niso prišli na srečanje.En: His parents didn't come to the meeting.Sl: Mateja je sklenila, da bo z njim govorila sama.En: Mateja decided to speak with him alone.Sl: "Živijo, Luka," je Mateja pozdravila prijazno in ponudila sedenje.En: "Hello, Luka," Mateja greeted kindly and offered him a seat.Sl: Luka se je usedel na stol nasproti nje.En: Luka sat down on the chair opposite her.Sl: Glava mu je bila rahlo sklonjena, pogled pa upornik.En: His head was slightly bowed, his gaze defiant.Sl: "Kako gre?En: "How's it going?"Sl: " je vprašala blago.En: she asked gently.Sl: Luka je skomignil z rameni.En: Luka shrugged his shoulders.Sl: "V redu," je zarezi nasal.En: "Okay," he mumbled.Sl: Mateja je nekaj časa molčala, opazovala ga je.En: Mateja remained silent for a moment, observing him.Sl: "Veš," je začela, "tudi jaz nisem imela lahko otroštvo.En: "You know," she began, "I didn't have an easy childhood either.Sl: Marsikaj sem preživela, čeprav si zdaj tega morda ne predstavljaš.En: I've been through a lot, even if you might not imagine it now."Sl: "Luka jo je od strani pogledal.En: Luka glanced at her sideways.Sl: Njegovo obrambo je nekoliko zmedla njena odkritost.En: Her openness slightly confused his defense.Sl: "Kaj s tem mislite?En: "What do you mean by that?"Sl: " je vprašal.En: he asked.Sl: "Mislim," je odgovorila, "da sem razumela, kako je, ko iz šole prideš domov in ne najdeš razumevanja.En: "I mean," she replied, "that I understood what it was like to come home from school and not find understanding.Sl: Ampak vedno sem vedela, da mi izobrazba lahko pomaga.En: But I always knew that education could help me."Sl: "Luka je prvič pokazal zanimanje.En: For the first time, Luka showed interest.Sl: To ni bilo običajno starševsko vpitje ali nujno samo še ena gnjavitev.En: This wasn't the usual parental yelling or just another lecture.Sl: "Ja, ampak ni tako preprosto," je vzdihnil.En: "Yeah, but it's not that simple," he sighed.Sl: "Saj vem," je rekla, "ampak sem tukaj, da ti pomagam.En: "I know," she said, "but I'm here to help you.Sl: Lahko skupaj naredimo načrt, kako lahko izboljšaš svoje ocene.En: We can make a plan together on how you can improve your grades.Sl: Ampak bolj kot to, kako lahko najdeš nekaj, kar te veseli in ti pomaga naprej.En: But more than that, how you can find something that excites you and helps you move forward."Sl: "Pogovarjala sta se kar nekaj časa.En: They talked for quite some time.Sl: Mateja mu je razložila, kako lahko male spremembe v navadah zelo pomagajo.En: Mateja explained how small changes in habits can be very beneficial.Sl: Luka je bil sprva skeptičen, a Matejino sočutje ga je presenetilo.En: Luka was initially skeptical, but Mateja's compassion surprised him.Sl: Na koncu srečanja je Luka tiho rekel: "Prav, poskusil...
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    17 mins
  • Matej's Market Adventure: How Winter's Harvest Inspired a Feast

    Matej's Market Adventure: How Winter's Harvest Inspired a Feast
    Feb 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Matej's Market Adventure: How Winter's Harvest Inspired a Feast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-02-27-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana je še vedno speča pod zimskim nebom, medtem ko na glavni tržnici že zori nov dan.En: Ljubljana is still asleep under the winter sky, while at the main market a new day is already dawning.Sl: Matej, mladi kuhar z ljubeznijo do kulinarike, se prebija med stojnicami.En: Matej, a young chef with a love for culinary arts, navigates through the stalls.Sl: Namerava pripraviti veličastno pojedino za Pust.En: He plans to prepare a grand feast for Pust.Sl: Z njim je njegova sestrična Katja, ki ga je te dni obiskala.En: With him is his cousin Katja, who has visited him these days.Sl: Mateja skrbi, kje bo našel sveže sadje in zelenjavo.En: Matej is worried about where he will find fresh fruits and vegetables.Sl: Slišal je, da je pozni zimski mraz poškodoval pridelek.En: He heard that the late winter frost damaged the crops.Sl: Prav zato je odločil obiskati Luko, lokalnega kmeta, ki prodaja na tržnici.En: That's precisely why he decided to visit Luka, a local farmer who sells at the market.Sl: Luka je znan po svoji trdi glavi in strogih merilih pri prodaji izdelkov.En: Luka is known for his stubbornness and strict standards when selling his products.Sl: Matej si želi, da bi njegovo pustno kosilo bilo iz najboljših sestavin.En: Matej desires that his carnival meal is made from the best ingredients.Sl: "Sveže korenje in paradižnik, prosim," začne Matej, približajoč se Lukovi stojnici.En: "Fresh carrots and tomatoes, please," Matej begins, approaching Luka's stall.Sl: Njegove oči iščejo najlepše pridelke, a kmalu opazi, da jih Luka še ni razpostavil.En: His eyes search for the finest produce, but he soon notices that Luka hasn't displayed them yet.Sl: "Ne morem še nečesa prodati," odvrne Luka, ko vidi Matejev pogled na prazne košare.En: "I can't sell anything yet," Luka replies when he sees Matej's gaze on the empty baskets.Sl: "Zima je bila kruta.En: "Winter was harsh."Sl: "Matej lahno zavzdihne.En: Matej sighs lightly.Sl: "Ampak Luka, res rabim najboljše.En: "But Luka, I really need the best.Sl: Povedal bom vsem o tvoji kmetiji na našem družinskem praznovanju.En: I'll tell everyone about your farm at our family celebration."Sl: "Luka pogleduje Mateja čez velika stekla svojih očal.En: Luka glances at Matej over the large glasses of his spectacles.Sl: "Veš, Matej, rad imam tvojo zagnanost.En: "You know, Matej, I like your enthusiasm.Sl: Vzemi te topinamburje in rdeči radič.En: Take these Jerusalem artichokes and red radicchio.Sl: Pravkar sem jih izbral zjutraj.En: I just picked them this morning."Sl: "Matej zmaga v pogajanju, a ve, da mora spremeniti meni.En: Matej wins the negotiation, but knows he must change the menu.Sl: Z zvrhano košaro zelenjave in nasmehom se skupaj s Katjo odpravi nazaj v kuhinjo.En: With a heaping basket of vegetables and a smile, he and Katja head back to the kitchen.Sl: Tam se Matej poglobi v pripravo novega menija.En: There, Matej delves into preparing a new menu.Sl: Inspirira se iz sveže zelenjave, ki jo je prinesel s tržnice.En: He draws inspiration from the fresh vegetables he brought from the market.Sl: Jed po jed, izkoristi vso svojo ustvarjalnost in kuhinjsko spretnost.En: Dish by dish, he uses all his creativity and cooking skills.Sl: Na koncu je njegova miza polna novih okusov in barv.En: In the end, his table is full of new flavors and colors.Sl: Ko družina prispe na večerjo, so vsi presenečeni nad Matejevim mojstrsko pripravljenim obrokom.En: When the family arrives for dinner, they are all surprised at Matej's masterfully prepared meal.Sl: Vsi slavijo in nazdravljajo, a Matej ve, da je resnična zmaga v učenju o prilagodljivosti in lokalni modrosti.En: Everyone celebrates and toasts, but Matej knows the true victory lies in learning about adaptability and local wisdom.Sl: Ko se večer konča, Matej skupaj s Katjo in drugo družino uživa v sladkih okusih krofov.En: As the evening ends, Matej together with Katja and the rest of the family enjoy the sweet tastes of doughnuts.Sl: Učijo se ceniti to, kar ponuja sezona.En: They learn to appreciate what the season offers.Sl: V snežno hladno noč gredo z nasmehom, zadovoljni in napolnjeni s toplino tako hrane kot družbe.En: They head out into the snowy cold night with smiles, satisfied and filled with the warmth of both food and company. Vocabulary Words:asleep: spečadawning: zoriculinary: kulinarikenavigates: prebijafeast: pojedinocousin: sestričnafrost: mrazcrops: pridelekstubbornness: trdi glavistandards: merilihbasket: košarespectacles: očalenthusiasm: zagnanostJerusalem artichokes: topinamburjered radicchio: rdeči radičnegotiation: pogajanjudraws: inspiriracreativity: ustvarjalnostskills: spretnostmasterfully: mojstrskocelebration: ...
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