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 Are you ready to supercharge your Slovenian listening comprehension?

Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

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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  • A Sneezing Twist: The Legend of the Golden Duck Unveiled

    A Sneezing Twist: The Legend of the Golden Duck Unveiled
    Mar 10 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Sneezing Twist: The Legend of the Golden Duck Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-10-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Rano spomladansko jutro se je komaj začelo razsvetljevati nad prekrasnim Blejskim jezerom.En: The early spring morning was just beginning to brighten over the stunning Blejsko jezero.Sl: Meglice so se nežno dvigale z gladine, medtem ko so prvi sončni žarki začenjali pronicati čez veličastne Julijske Alpe.En: Mist gently rose from the surface, while the first rays of the sun started to peek over the majestic Julijske Alpe.Sl: Ana je z vso zagnanostjo pripravljala svojo kamero, kajti tisti dan je bil poseben dan.En: Ana was eagerly setting up her camera because that day was a special day.Sl: Dan, ko naj bi po legendi zlata račka pokazala svoje perje ob sončnem vzhodu.En: The day, according to legend, when the golden duck was supposed to show its feathers at sunrise.Sl: Rok je stal zraven nje, v roki držal torbo s prigrizki in užival v svežem zraku.En: Rok stood next to her, holding a bag of snacks in his hand and enjoying the fresh air.Sl: Njegov interes za fotografijo ni bil enak Aninemu.En: His interest in photography was not the same as Ana's.Sl: Rajši je bil pripravljen na sproščen izlet ob jezeru z okusnimi dobrotami in dobrim prijateljem.En: He was more ready for a relaxed walk around the lake with some delicious treats and a good friend.Sl: "Rok, hitreje!En: "Rok, hurry up!Sl: Pripravi se, vsako sekundo se lahko pojavi," je Ana zavpila, medtem ko je usklajevala nastavitve na fotoaparatu.En: Get ready, it could appear any second," Ana shouted while adjusting the camera settings.Sl: Njene oči so bile ves čas usmerjene v vodo in njena koncentracija je bila neverjetna.En: Her eyes were constantly focused on the water, and her concentration was incredible.Sl: Rok je srknil iz plastične steklenice in razmišljal o sendviču, ki ga je načrtoval pojesti.En: Rok took a sip from the plastic bottle and thought about the sandwich he planned to eat.Sl: "Gotovo ime svoje od tam," je zen pokimal in se prislonil ob drevo.En: "Get it ready over there," he nodded and leaned against a tree.Sl: In takrat se je zgodilo.En: And then it happened.Sl: Jezerska gladina se je premaknila, mala zlata postava se je počasi dvignila iz vode.En: The surface of the lake shifted, a small golden figure slowly rose from the water.Sl: Ana je zadrževala dih.En: Ana held her breath.Sl: To je bila zlata račka.En: It was the golden duck.Sl: To je bil trenutek.En: This was the moment.Sl: Rok pa se ni mogel več zadržati.En: But Rok couldn't hold it any longer.Sl: Ob preveč svežem jutranjem zraku ga je zgrabil silovit kihanec.En: The too fresh morning air triggered a powerful sneeze.Sl: "Apčih!En: "Achoo!"Sl: " To je bilo dovolj, da je zlata račka zagnala perje in se v trenutku izgubila v meglicah.En: That was enough for the golden duck to flap its feathers and disappear into the mist instantly.Sl: Ana je z razočaranjem spustila fotoaparat.En: Ana dropped the camera in disappointment.Sl: "Rok!En: "Rok!Sl: Ne morem verjeti!En: I can't believe it!"Sl: " Njene oči so bile polne jeze in rahle frustracije.En: Her eyes were full of anger and slight frustration.Sl: Rok se je poskušal opravičiti, a ni šlo.En: Rok tried to apologize, but it was no use.Sl: Vedel je, da je zamočil.En: He knew he messed up.Sl: "Oprosti, Ana, nisem hotel.En: "I'm sorry, Ana, I didn't mean to."Sl: "A Ana je bila eden tistih ljudi, ki v vsaki situaciji najde svetlo točko.En: But Ana was one of those people who finds a silver lining in every situation.Sl: Obrnila je kamero proti Roku in posnela njegovo presenečen izraz, ko je opazoval, kako račka odleti.En: She turned the camera towards Rok and captured his surprised expression as he watched the duck fly away.Sl: Naenkrat je začutila, da morda je trenutek, skrit v spontanosti, vrednejši kot sama račka.En: Suddenly, she felt that maybe the moment hidden in spontaneity was more valuable than the duck itself.Sl: Ko sta kasneje presedela ob vodni gladini, zalita s spomladanskim soncem, sta pregledovala fotografije.En: Later, as they sat by the water's edge, bathed in the spring sun, they reviewed the photos.Sl: "Glej, ta tvoja grimasa je preprosto neprecenljiva," se je nasmehnila Ana.En: "Look, your grimace is simply priceless," Ana smiled.Sl: Rok je pokimal in se smejal z njo.En: Rok nodded and laughed with her.Sl: Končno je uvidel, da je del njene strasti do fotografije čudovita pustolovščina sama po sebi.En: He finally realized that part of her passion for photography is the adventure itself.Sl: Ni se treba truditi, da bi bil del tega sveta.En: He didn't have to try to be part of this world.Sl: Dovolj je, da je ob njej.En: It was enough just to be beside her.Sl: Na koncu sta oba spoznala, da so najlepši trenutki tisti, ki pridejo nepričakovano.En: In the end, they ...
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  • Mystery at Lake Bled: Unveiling Secrets & Forged Lineage

    Mystery at Lake Bled: Unveiling Secrets & Forged Lineage
    Mar 10 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Mystery at Lake Bled: Unveiling Secrets & Forged Lineage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-10-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal ob robu jezera Bled in občudoval mirno vodo, ki je odsevala okoliške gore.En: Matej stood at the edge of Lake Bled and admired the calm water reflecting the surrounding mountains.Sl: Pomladni festival se je začel, in mesto je bilo polno turistov.En: The spring festival had begun and the town was full of tourists.Sl: Ljudje so se smehljali, hodili med pisanimi stojnicami, in uživali ob glasbi.En: People smiled, walked among the colorful stalls, and enjoyed the music.Sl: Vendar je letos nekaj motilo Mateja.En: However, this year something bothered Matej.Sl: Družinska dediščina, stara zlatnina, je izginila dan pred festivalom.En: A family heirloom, old jewelry, had disappeared the day before the festival.Sl: Zala je bila ravno pri svojem delu.En: Zala was just at her work.Sl: Kot novinarka je želela napisati zgodbo o festivalu in njegovih skrivnostih.En: As a journalist, she wanted to write a story about the festival and its secrets.Sl: Slišala je za izginotje dediščine in vedela je, da mora izvedeti več.En: She had heard about the disappearance of the heirloom and knew she had to find out more.Sl: Matej ni bil navdušen nad Zalinimi vprašanji.En: Matej was not thrilled about Zala's questions.Sl: S svojo radovednostjo mu je šla na živce, toda globoko v sebi je razumel, da mu lahko njena pomoč koristi.En: Her curiosity annoyed him, but deep down he understood that her help might be useful.Sl: "Zala," je neko popoldne rekel Matej, medtem ko sta hodila po obali jezera, "mogoče sem bil prezaprt.En: "Zala," Matej said one afternoon as they walked along the lakeshore, "maybe I've been too closed off.Sl: Mogoče res potrebujeva tvoje novinarske spretnosti, da najdeva to, kar je izgubljeno.En: Maybe we really need your journalistic skills to find what is lost."Sl: "Zala se je nasmehnila.En: Zala smiled.Sl: "Matej, obljubim, da ti bom pomagala, ampak od tebe pričakujem iskrenost in odprtost.En: "Matej, I promise to help you, but I expect honesty and openness from you."Sl: "Ko sta raziskovala, sta odkrila, da je festival bil več kot le praznik.En: As they investigated, they discovered the festival was more than just a celebration.Sl: Ljudje so skrivali stare zamere in neprijateljstva.En: People harbored old grudges and hostilities.Sl: Med preiskovanjem sta naletela na starešino vasi, ki je zatrjeval, da zlatnina ni prava dediščina, ampak je bila njegova.En: During their investigation, they came across the village elder, who claimed that the jewelry was not true heritage, but was his.Sl: Vrhunec festivala je bil, ko sta Matej in Zala odkrila, da je en starejši vaščan, prej prijazen kot lisica, ukradel dragocenost iz maščevanja.En: The climax of the festival came when Matej and Zala discovered that an older villager, once as friendly as a fox, had stolen the treasure out of revenge.Sl: Vse to zaradi starega spora o tem, kdo si zasluži zlatnino.En: All this due to an old argument about who deserved the jewelry.Sl: Vaščan je želel dokazati, da pravzaprav on nosi pravi rod.En: The villager wanted to prove that he actually carried the true lineage.Sl: Sprejejoč resnico, je Matej z žalostjo, a tudi razumevanjem sprejel, da je vaščan imel svoj razlog.En: Accepting the truth, Matej with sadness, but also with understanding, accepted that the villager had his reasons.Sl: Zala je zgodbo zapisala z veliko mere sočutja in navdušenja o tradiciji.En: Zala wrote the story with a great deal of compassion and enthusiasm about tradition.Sl: Dediščina se je vrnila, a pomembneje, Matej se je naučil, da njegove stroge meje niso vedno najboljši način.En: The heirloom was returned, but more importantly, Matej learned that his strict boundaries were not always the best way.Sl: Še vedno je bil zvest svojim vrednotam, vendar je spoštoval Zalo in njeno željo po resnici.En: He remained true to his values, but he respected Zala and her quest for truth.Sl: Zala je v Mateju videla več kot zgolj enega izmed lokalcev - videla je, da je njegovo srce predano zgodovini.En: Zala saw in Matej more than just one of the locals—she saw that his heart was devoted to history.Sl: Festival se je končal mirno.En: The festival ended peacefully.Sl: Ko so turisti odšli, so se vaščani znova posvetili svojemu običajnemu življenju.En: When the tourists left, the villagers once again returned to their usual lives.Sl: Matej in Zala sta ostala prijatelja.En: Matej and Zala remained friends.Sl: Jezero Bled je ob sijaju pomladnega sonca zablestelo.En: Lake Bled sparkled under the glow of the spring sun.Sl: Vse je bilo, kot bi moralo biti, z obnovljenim spoštovanjem do preteklosti in novim upanjem na prihodnost.En: Everything was as it should be, with renewed respect for the past and new ...
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  • Spring Awakening: A Family's Heartfelt Picnic Reunion

    Spring Awakening: A Family's Heartfelt Picnic Reunion
    Mar 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Spring Awakening: A Family's Heartfelt Picnic Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-03-09-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Na Blejskem jezeru je sonce svetlilo nad modro vodo, kjer se sredi jezera dviga ikonična cerkvica na otoku.En: At Blejsko jezero, the sun shone over the blue water, where the iconic little church rises in the middle of the lake on the island.Sl: Zgodnja pomlad se je počasi prebujala in zrak je bil mešanica svežine in topline.En: Early spring was slowly awakening, and the air was a mix of freshness and warmth.Sl: Ob robu jezera so se pričeli zbirati Matej, Nika in Gregor.En: On the edge of the lake, Matej, Nika, and Gregor began to gather.Sl: Njihov družinski piknik je bil načrtovan kot praznovanje prihoda pomladi.En: Their family picnic was planned as a celebration of the arrival of spring.Sl: Matej je bil najstarejši.En: Matej was the oldest.Sl: Bil je tiho in zamišljeno gledal v modrino vode, medtem ko je razmišljal o svoji novi službi, ki mu je prinašala več skrbi kot veselja.En: He quietly and thoughtfully gazed into the blue of the water while contemplating his new job, which brought him more worries than joy.Sl: Ob njem je sestra Nika, polna energije in optimizma, veselo postavljala prt na travo.En: Beside him was his sister Nika, full of energy and optimism, cheerfully setting the tablecloth on the grass.Sl: Nika je bila vedno skrbna, a tokrat jo je potihoma skrbelo za bližajoče se izpite.En: Nika was always caring, but this time she was quietly anxious about the upcoming exams.Sl: Gregor, najmlajši med njimi, je z vedrim nasmehom pritekel mimo.En: Gregor, the youngest among them, ran past with a cheerful smile.Sl: Njegov pustolovski duh je bil nalezljiv.En: His adventurous spirit was contagious.Sl: A globoko v sebi si je želel nekaj več neodvisnosti; sanjal je o avanturah, ki jih lahko doživi sam.En: Yet deep down, he longed for a bit more independence; he dreamed of adventures he could experience on his own.Sl: Ko so se usedli, je pogovor začel Gregor.En: As they sat down, the conversation was started by Gregor.Sl: "Poglej to vreme! Idealno za piknik, kajne?"En: "Look at this weather! Ideal for a picnic, right?"Sl: Nika se strinja: "Kot nalašč! Pomlad je res čudovita."En: Nika agreed: "Just perfect! Spring is truly wonderful."Sl: Matej je v tišini grizel v sendvič.En: Matej silently bit into a sandwich.Sl: Ni vedel, kako naj odpre temo svojih skrbi pred tako optimističnima sestrama.En: He didn't know how to open up about his worries in front of such optimistic sisters.Sl: A Nika, ne da bi se zavedala, je postavila vprašanje, ki ga je kaj hitro potegnilo v pogovor.En: But Nika, without realizing it, asked a question that quickly pulled him into the conversation.Sl: "Matej, kako gre v novi službi? Mora biti kar stresno, kajne?"En: "Matej, how's the new job going? It must be quite stressful, right?"Sl: Matej je počasi odložil sendvič.En: Matej slowly put down the sandwich.Sl: Torej, to je bila njegova priložnost.En: So, this was his opportunity.Sl: Pogledal je Niko in odkimaval z glavo. "Ne ravno dobro. Težko se privajam. Zdi se, da se ne najdem več."En: He looked at Nika and shook his head. "Not really well. It's hard to adjust. It feels like I can't find myself anymore."Sl: Gregor se je nenadoma zresnil.En: Gregor suddenly became serious.Sl: "Kaj? Ti, ki si zmeraj vse znal?"En: "What? You, who always knew everything?"Sl: Matej je izpustil izdih olajšanja. Besede so stekle iz njega.En: Matej let out a sigh of relief. Words flowed out of him.Sl: "Zdi se mi, kot da nisem več dober v tem, kar sem vedno počel. Stresno je in nikoli nisem mislil, da bom kdaj takole razmišljal."En: "It seems like I'm not good at what I've always done anymore. It's stressful, and I never thought I'd ever think like this."Sl: Nika in Gregor sta bila tiho. V zraku je bila tiha napetost razumevanja.En: Nika and Gregor were silent. In the air, there was a quiet tension of understanding.Sl: Nika se je prestavila bliže k Mateju in položila roko na njegovo.En: Nika moved closer to Matej and placed a hand on his.Sl: "Matej, tvoji občutki so normalni. Zdaj imaš nas. Premagali bomo to skupaj."En: "Matej, your feelings are normal. You have us now. We'll overcome this together."Sl: Gregor je prikimal in dodal: "Saj veš, včasih se vsi počutimo izgubljene. A vedno se najdemo. Skupaj."En: Gregor nodded and added, "You know, sometimes we all feel lost. But we always find ourselves. Together."Sl: Tisti pogovor je bil zanje prelomen. Matej se je počutil lažjega.En: That conversation was a turning point for them. Matej felt lighter.Sl: V tej nestanovitni spremembi se je naučil pomembnega: družina je vedno tam, da te podpre.En: In this unstable change, he learned something important: family is always there to support you.Sl: Ko je sonce zahajalo za hribe, so Matej, Nika in Gregor...
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