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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.

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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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  • Castle Charm: A Snowy Date With Unexpected Delights

    Castle Charm: A Snowy Date With Unexpected Delights
    Dec 17 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Castle Charm: A Snowy Date With Unexpected Delights Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-17-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Matej je stal pred vhodom v Ljubljanski grad, oblečen v debel rdeč plašč in s klobukom na glavi.En: Matej stood in front of the entrance to the Ljubljanski grad, dressed in a thick red coat and with a hat on his head.Sl: Snežinke so lebdele po zraku in se tiho spuščale na tla, odsevajoč praznično sijaj luči iz mesta spodaj.En: Snowflakes floated through the air, silently descending to the ground, reflecting the festive glow of the lights from the city below.Sl: Bil je nervozen, toda navdušen.En: He was nervous, but excited.Sl: Danes je bila njegova prva zmenja z Niko.En: Today was his first date with Nika.Sl: Modro je izbral ta čudovit kraj za zmenek, upajoč, da bo tako osvojil njeno srce.En: Wisely, he chose this beautiful place for the date, hoping to win her heart.Sl: A načrti se niso razvijali, kot si jih je zamislil.En: But things didn't unfold as he planned.Sl: Ko je že nameraval stopiti naprej, ga je presenetil glas za hrbtom.En: Just as he was about to step forward, a voice startled him from behind.Sl: "Hej, Matej!En: "Hey, Matej!"Sl: " To je bila Simona, njegova prijateljica iz otroštva.En: It was Simona, his childhood friend.Sl: Matej je bil nekoliko zmeden, ampak hitro je našel prijazen nasmeh na obrazu.En: Matej was a bit confused, but he quickly found a friendly smile on his face.Sl: "Oj, Simona.En: "Oh, Simona.Sl: Kaj pa ti tukaj?En: What are you doing here?"Sl: "Simona je, vedno nespretna, hitro izstrelila novico.En: Simona, always awkward, quickly blurted out the news.Sl: "Prišla sem presenetiti!En: "I came to surprise you!Sl: Pozdravit.En: To say hi.Sl: In malo pogledat.En: And take a look around.Sl: Kaj ne bo fajn?En: Isn't it going to be fun?"Sl: " Brez pomisleka ali povabila, se je že pridružila Mateju.En: Without a second thought or an invitation, she had already joined Matej.Sl: Matej je očitno presenečen in ni imel srca, da bi jo poslal stran.En: Matej was obviously surprised and didn't have the heart to send her away.Sl: Zato, ko je prišla Nika, so skupaj naredili novo trojico.En: So when Nika arrived, they formed a new trio.Sl: Nika je nasmejano sprejela situacijo in Matej si je oddahnil, da ni bilo nobene nerodnosti.En: Nika accepted the situation with a smile, and Matej was relieved that there was no awkwardness.Sl: Trojica se je sprehodila po zasneženih poteh gradu.En: The trio strolled along the snowy paths of the castle.Sl: Matej je poskušal razložiti zgodovino gradu, Simona pa je nenehno dodajala kaj svojega, kar je ustvarilo cel kup komičnih napak.En: Matej tried to explain the history of the castle, while Simona constantly added her own commentary, creating a whole bunch of comical mistakes.Sl: Sijoče luči in zunanji bazar so doprinesli k prazničnemu vzdušju.En: The sparkling lights and the outdoor bazaar added to the festive atmosphere.Sl: Nika je uživala v lahkotnosti vseh teh napačnih in zabavnih anekdot.En: Nika enjoyed the lightheartedness of all these erroneous and amusing anecdotes.Sl: Ko so slednjič vsi trije prišli do razgledne točke, kjer naj bi bil čarobni trenutek dneva, se je zgodilo nekaj nepričakovanega.En: When they finally reached the viewpoint where the magical moment of the day was supposed to happen, something unexpected occurred.Sl: Simona je, v svoji običajni nerodnosti, nehote zadela stojalo s toplim kakavom.En: Simona, in her usual clumsiness, accidentally knocked over a stand with hot cocoa.Sl: Skodelice so zletele po snegu, kakav pa je špricnil naokrog.En: Cups flew through the snow, and cocoa splashed around.Sl: Bil je trenutek popolnega kaosa – zasneženo pobočje je postalo prizorišče neskončnega smeha.En: It was a moment of complete chaos—the snowy slope became a scene of endless laughter.Sl: Na Matejevo presenečenje je Nika zajela dogodek z neustavljivim smehom.En: To Matej's surprise, Nika embraced the incident with uncontrollable laughter.Sl: Vesele oči so sijale in Matej je, kljub začetni zadregi, začutil toplino znotraj sebe.En: Her cheerful eyes sparkled, and Matej, despite the initial embarrassment, felt warmth inside himself.Sl: Zavedel se je, da popolnost ni bistvo lepega trenutka, temveč ljudje, s katerimi ga deliš.En: He realized that perfection isn't the essence of a beautiful moment, but rather the people with whom you share it.Sl: Na koncu dneva, ko so se vračali po zasneženih stopnicah, se je Matej zavedel, da je zmenek uspel.En: At the end of the day, as they descended the snowy steps, Matej realized that the date was a success.Sl: Neočiščene poti, smeh in nenačrtovana Simona so postali del zgodbe, ki je obema ostala v spominu.En: Ungroomed paths, laughter, and unplanned Simona became part of a story that both would remember.Sl: Zmaga dneva ni bila popolna,...
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  • Heartfelt Pitch: How Maja’s Integrity Won It All

    Heartfelt Pitch: How Maja’s Integrity Won It All
    Dec 16 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Heartfelt Pitch: How Maja’s Integrity Won It All Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-16-23-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V Ljubljanskem podjetniškem središču je bilo zelo živahno, kljub mrzli zimi zunaj.En: In the Ljubljansko podjetniško središče (Ljubljana Entrepreneurial Center), it was bustling despite the cold winter outside.Sl: Stavba je bila okrašena z božičnimi lučkami in smrečicami, ki so ustvarjale toplo vzdušje.En: The building was decorated with Christmas lights and fir trees, creating a warm atmosphere.Sl: V zraku je bilo čutiti mešanico napetosti in pričakovanja, saj se je pripravljala tekma v pitchu za najbolj inovativne startup ideje.En: In the air, there was a mix of tension and anticipation as the pitch competition for the most innovative startup ideas was getting ready.Sl: Maja, mlada podjetnica z velikim srcem za trajnostni razvoj, je stala ob robu prostora.En: Maja, a young entrepreneur with a big heart for sustainable development, stood at the edge of the room.Sl: V rokah je držala zvezek s svojim govorom.En: She held a notebook with her speech in her hands.Sl: Ob njej je stal Rok, njen soustanovitelj in najboljši prijatelj.En: Beside her stood Rok, her co-founder and best friend.Sl: "Maja, ne skrbi," ji je prigovarjal.En: "Maja, don't worry," he reassured her.Sl: "Veš, kaj delaš.En: "You know what you're doing.Sl: Tvoja ideja je odlična.En: Your idea is excellent."Sl: "Maja je prikimala, ampak v sebi se ni mogla znebiti občutka dvoma.En: Maja nodded, but inside she couldn't shake off the feeling of doubt.Sl: Tekmovala je z izjemnimi idejami, a med njimi je bil še posebej težko pričakovati Anže.En: She was competing with exceptional ideas, but among them, Anže was particularly awaited.Sl: Bil je poznani investitor, ki je bil vedno pripravljen tvegati.En: He was a well-known investor who was always willing to take risks.Sl: Njegova prisotnost je dodala dodatno stopnjo pritiska.En: His presence added an extra level of pressure.Sl: Ko se je njena vrsta za nastop bližala, je čutila stisk v želodcu.En: As her turn to present approached, she felt a knot in her stomach.Sl: Bila je v skušnjavi, da bi svoj pitch prilagodila, da bi se bolj ujemal s poslovno usmerjenimi pričakovanji.En: She was tempted to tailor her pitch to better align with business-oriented expectations.Sl: A potem se je spomnila, zakaj je sploh začela to pot: zaradi trajnosti in upanja, da svet postane boljši kraj.En: But then she remembered why she started this journey in the first place: for sustainability and the hope of making the world a better place.Sl: Odločila se je, da bo ostala zvesta svojim načelom.En: She decided to stay true to her principles.Sl: Končno je stopila na oder.En: Finally, she stepped onto the stage.Sl: Pogledala je po sobi, polni pozornih obrazov, in globoko vdihnila.En: She looked around the room, full of attentive faces, and took a deep breath.Sl: "Pozdravljeni vsi," je začela.En: "Hello, everyone," she began.Sl: "Moje ime je Maja in tukaj sem, da vam predstavim našo trajnostno startup idejo.En: "My name is Maja and I'm here to present our sustainable startup idea."Sl: "Ko je zaključila svoj govor, se je na njej zadržal Anžejev pogled.En: When she finished her speech, Anže's gaze lingered on her.Sl: "Kako mislite doseči finančno stabilnost in rast?En: "How do you plan to achieve financial stability and growth?"Sl: " je vprašal, njegov glas je bilo mogoče zaznati skozi celotno sobo.En: he asked, his voice resonating throughout the room.Sl: Večinoma bi ob takem vprašanju okamenela, toda tokrat je našla pogum.En: Normally, such a question would have made her freeze, but this time she found courage.Sl: "Verjamem, da je prihodnost v trajnosti," je dejala samozavestno.En: "I believe that the future lies in sustainability," she said confidently.Sl: "Naš poslovni model združuje inovacijo z okoljsko odgovornostjo, kar prinaša dolgoročne koristi.En: "Our business model combines innovation with environmental responsibility, which brings long-term benefits."Sl: "V sobi je zavladala tišina.En: Silence fell over the room.Sl: Maja je čakala, njeno srce je bilo čisto v grlu.En: Maja waited, her heart in her throat.Sl: Potem pa je Anže pokimal, na obrazu se mu je pojavil nasmešek.En: Then Anže nodded, a smile appearing on his face.Sl: "Cenim vašo strast in integriteto," je dejal.En: "I appreciate your passion and integrity," he said.Sl: "Ravno takšne posameznike sem iskal za naložbo.En: "Those are exactly the kind of individuals I've been looking to invest in.Sl: Veselim se, da bom del vaše poti.En: I look forward to being part of your journey."Sl: "Maji se je olajšanje razlilo po obrazu.En: Relief washed over Maja's face.Sl: Uspela je!En: She had succeeded!Sl: Njena odkritost in zvestoba lastnim načelom sta se obrestovali.En: Her honesty and loyalty to ...
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  • From Snowy Ljubljana to Berlin: A Startup's Determined Journey

    From Snowy Ljubljana to Berlin: A Startup's Determined Journey
    Dec 16 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: From Snowy Ljubljana to Berlin: A Startup's Determined Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-12-16-08-38-20-sl Story Transcript:Sl: V Ljubljani je padal sneg in pokrival mesto z belo odejo.En: In Ljubljana, snow was falling, covering the city with a white blanket.Sl: V startup inkubatorju je bilo živahno.En: In the startup incubator, it was lively.Sl: Računalniki so brneli, mladi podjetniki so razpravljali o svojih vizijah.En: Computers were humming, young entrepreneurs were discussing their visions.Sl: Tanja je sedela za svojo mizo, njen pogled pa je bil uprt v računalniški zaslon.En: Tanja was sitting at her desk, her gaze fixed on the computer screen.Sl: Razmišljala je o prihajajočem dogodku v Berlinu.En: She was thinking about the upcoming event in Berlin.Sl: To je bila velika priložnost za njo in njen startup.En: It was a big opportunity for her and her startup.Sl: Miran, njen poslovni partner, je hodil gor in dol po pisarni.En: Miran, her business partner, was pacing up and down the office.Sl: V rokah je držal letalske karte.En: He was holding plane tickets in his hands.Sl: "Tanja, vreme je grozno.En: "Tanja, the weather is terrible.Sl: Let morda odpade," je rekel skeptično.En: The flight might be canceled," he said skeptically.Sl: "Vem, Miran.En: "I know, Miran.Sl: Ampak ne smem zamuditi te priložnosti," je odgovorila odločno.En: But I cannot miss this opportunity," she replied decisively.Sl: Vedela je, da morajo prepričati investitorje in dobiti financiranje.En: She knew they had to convince investors and secure funding.Sl: "Če bo let odpovedan, kaj bova naredila?En: "If the flight is canceled, what will we do?Sl: Tvegaš preveč," je nadaljeval Miran, ki ni bil prepričan, ali naj sploh potuje.En: You're risking too much," Miran continued, unsure whether to travel at all.Sl: Tanja je pogledala skozi okno, kjer so snežinke tiho plesale po zraku.En: Tanja looked out the window, where snowflakes were quietly dancing in the air.Sl: Njena odločnost je začela dvomiti, a je hitro našla drugo rešitev.En: Her determination began to waver but she quickly found another solution.Sl: "Bova šla z nočnim vlakom.En: "We'll take the night train.Sl: Ne smem zamuditi dogodka.En: I can't miss the event.Sl: Potrebujem te ob sebi, Miran.En: I need you by my side, Miran."Sl: "Miran je pogledal Tanjin obraz, poln upanja in odločnosti.En: Miran looked at Tanja's face, full of hope and determination.Sl: Vedel je, kako pomemben je ta dogodek zanjo.En: He knew how important this event was to her.Sl: Povzdignil je roke v znak predaje.En: He raised his hands in a gesture of surrender.Sl: "Prav, greva na vlak," je dejal.En: "Alright, we'll take the train," he said.Sl: Ponoči sta se vkrcala na vlak proti Berlinu.En: That night, they boarded a train to Berlin.Sl: Vozila sta se skozi zasneženo pokrajino.En: They traveled through the snowy landscape.Sl: Potovanje je bilo dolgo, a odločnost jima je pomagala premagati utrujenost.En: The journey was long, but their determination helped them overcome fatigue.Sl: Tanja in Miran sta izmenično predelala predstavitev ter se pogovarjala o prihodnosti njunega podjetja.En: Tanja and Miran alternated working on the presentation and talked about the future of their company.Sl: Ko sta prispela v Berlin, je bila ura zgodaj zjutraj.En: When they arrived in Berlin, it was early morning.Sl: Tanja je bila utrujena, a pripravljena narediti vtis.En: Tanja was tired but ready to make an impression.Sl: Na dogodku je s svojim nastopom navdušila investitorje.En: At the event, she impressed the investors with her performance.Sl: Njeno navdušenje in pripravljenost sta bila nalezljiva.En: Her enthusiasm and readiness were contagious.Sl: Po predstavitvi je k njima pristopil eden od investitorjev.En: After the presentation, one of the investors approached them.Sl: "Vaša vizija je impresivna.En: "Your vision is impressive.Sl: Zanimajo nas podrobnosti," je rekel.En: We are interested in the details," he said.Sl: Tanja in Miran sta si izmenjala poglede, polna olajšanja in veselja.En: Tanja and Miran exchanged glances, filled with relief and joy.Sl: Uspelo jima je.En: They had succeeded.Sl: Kljub izzivom na poti je Tanja dokazala, da lahko premaga ovire.En: Despite the challenges along the way, Tanja proved that she could overcome obstacles.Sl: Kasneje, ko sta se sprehajala po zasneženem Berlinu, je Miran rekel: "Tanja, dobro si opravila.En: Later, as they walked through the snowy Berlin, Miran said, "Tanja, you did well.Sl: Hvaležen sem, da sem del tega.En: I'm grateful to be a part of this."Sl: "Tanja se je nasmehnila.En: Tanja smiled.Sl: Njuno partnerstvo je postalo močnejše in zaupanje v njuno podjetje nikoli več ne bo enako.En: Their partnership had become stronger, and the trust in their company would never be the same again.Sl: Zdaj sta vedela, da zmoreta premagati kakršnokoli ...
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