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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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  • A Snowy Gift of Love: Marek's Heartfelt New Year Surprise

    A Snowy Gift of Love: Marek's Heartfelt New Year Surprise
    Dec 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Snowy Gift of Love: Marek's Heartfelt New Year Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-29-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V Bratislave bola zima.En: In Bratislava, it was winter.Sk: Mesto bolo pokryté snehovou prikrývkou a vzduchom sa šíril zápach vareného vína a trdelníka.En: The city was covered with a blanket of snow, and the air was filled with the scent of mulled wine and trdelník.Sk: Marek sa ponáhľal do veľkého obchodného centra.En: Marek was rushing to the large shopping center.Sk: Všade okolo neho boli visiace ozdoby a veselá hudba, ktorá hrala z reproduktorov.En: All around him were hanging decorations and cheerful music playing from the speakers.Sk: Blížil sa Nový rok a Marek chcel nájsť perfektný darček pre Janu.En: New Year's was approaching, and Marek wanted to find the perfect gift for Jana.Sk: Jana žila ďaleko, ale jej prítomnosť bola v Marekovom srdci stále blízka.En: Jana lived far away, but her presence was still close in Marek's heart.Sk: Vedel, že jej chce niečo špeciálne dať, niečo čo by jej ukázalo, ako veľa pre neho znamená.En: He knew he wanted to give her something special, something that would show her how much she meant to him.Sk: Mal pocit, že darček musí byť dokonalý, aby prekonal vzdialenosť medzi nimi.En: He felt that the gift had to be perfect to bridge the distance between them.Sk: Ale čo by to mohlo byť?En: But what could it be?Sk: Marek prechádzal obchodmi, prezeral knihy, parfumy, šperky, ale nič sa mu nezdalo dosť dobré.En: Marek was walking through the shops, browsing books, perfumes, jewelry, but nothing seemed good enough to him.Sk: Po chvíli začal pochybovať o svojich rozhodnutiach.En: After a while, he began to doubt his decisions.Sk: Pomyslel si: "Ako môžem nájsť niečo, čo vyjadrí to, čo ku nej cítim?"En: He thought: "How can I find something that expresses what I feel for her?"Sk: Zastavil sa pri vitríne, ktorá predávala ručne vyrábané šperky.En: He stopped at a display case that sold handmade jewelry.Sk: Rozhliadol sa.En: He looked around.Sk: Na polici uvidel jemný strieborný náramok s pripojenou malou, modrou perličkou.En: On the shelf, he saw a delicate silver bracelet with a small blue bead attached.Sk: Pripomínalo mu to more, kde Marek s Janou strávili nezabudnuteľné chvíle počas leta.En: It reminded him of the sea where Marek and Jana had spent unforgettable moments during the summer.Sk: "Toto je ono," zašepkal si pre seba.En: "This is it," he whispered to himself.Sk: Doma Marek starostlivo zabalil náramok do krabičky a poslal ho poštou.En: At home, Marek carefully wrapped the bracelet in a box and sent it by mail.Sk: Cítil sa trochu nervózne, keď čakal na Janin telefonát.En: He felt a bit nervous as he waited for Jana's call.Sk: Bol večer 31. decembra, Marek sedel doma, a jeho pohľad bez prestania sledoval telefón.En: It was the evening of December 31st, Marek was sitting at home, and his gaze was constantly on the phone.Sk: Zrazu sa jeho telefón rozsvietil a na displeji sa objavilo Janino meno.En: Suddenly, his phone lit up, and Jana's name appeared on the display.Sk: "Ahoj Marek!" znela jej radostná a prekvapená.En: "Hi Marek!" her voice sounded joyful and surprised.Sk: "Ďakujem za ten nádherný darček.En: "Thank you for that wonderful gift.Sk: Je krásny a pripomína mi naše letné dni na pláži.En: It's beautiful and reminds me of our summer days on the beach.Sk: Cítim, že sme spolu, aj keď sme vzdialení."En: I feel that we are together, even though we are apart."Sk: Marek cítil úľavu a radosť.En: Marek felt relief and joy.Sk: Pochopil, že mu Jana skutočne rozumie a že ich vzájomné city sú silnejšie ako vzdialenosť.En: He understood that Jana truly understood him and that their mutual feelings were stronger than the distance.Sk: V ten moment vedel, že sa na svoju schopnosť pochopiť Janu môže spoľahnúť.En: In that moment, he knew he could rely on his ability to understand Jana.Sk: Spolu sa smiali a rozprávali až do noci.En: Together they laughed and talked until the night.Sk: Vzdialenosť sa náhle javila ako maličkosť.En: The distance suddenly seemed like a small thing.Sk: Takto sa Nový rok začal pocitom blízkosti a Marek pochopil, že láska nepotrebuje fyzickú prítomnosť, aby bol silná a pravdivá.En: Thus, the New Year began with a feeling of closeness, and Marek realized that love does not need physical presence to be strong and true. Vocabulary Words:blanket: prikrývkascent: zápachrush: ponáhľať sacheerful: veseláapproaching: blížil sapresence: prítomnosťbridge: prekonaťbrowsing: prezeraldecisions: rozhodnutiadisplay: vitrínadelicate: jemnýattached: pripojenáunforgettable: nezabudnuteľnéwrapped: zabalilnervous: nervóznegaze: pohľadjoyful: radostnáreminds: pripomínasummer: letorely: ...
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  • A Christmas Market Confession: Love Under Falling Snow

    A Christmas Market Confession: Love Under Falling Snow
    Dec 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Christmas Market Confession: Love Under Falling Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-28-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Vianočný trh v Starom Meste Bratislavy bol plný farieb a vôní.En: The Vianočný market in the Staré Mesto of Bratislava was full of colors and scents.Sk: Všade viseli svetielka, vianočné piesne jemne zneli vo vzduchu.En: Lights hung everywhere, and Christmas songs softly floated through the air.Sk: Tri priatelia, Vladimír, Ivana a Ladislav, kráčali pomedzi stánky.En: Three friends, Vladimír, Ivana, and Ladislav, walked among the stalls.Sk: Ich kroky sa strácali medzi davmi ľudí, ktorí prišli osláviť sviatočný čas.En: Their steps were lost among the crowds of people who came to celebrate the festive season.Sk: „Tak čo, čo kúpime pre nášho priateľa?“ spýtala sa Ivana, jej oči jasne žiarili v svetle svietiacich lámp.En: "So, what should we buy for our friend?" Ivana asked, her eyes shining brightly in the light of the glowing lamps.Sk: Bola vždy plná energie, jej radosť bola nákazlivá.En: She was always full of energy, and her joy was contagious.Sk: „Niečo praktické,“ povedal Ladislav s ironickým úsmevom. „Žiadne sentimentálne hlúposti.“En: "Something practical," said Ladislav with an ironic smile. "No sentimental nonsense."Sk: Vladimír kráčal vedľa nich, jeho myseľ bola inde.En: Vladimír walked beside them, his mind elsewhere.Sk: Chcel nájsť niečo zvláštne pre Ivanu, niečo, čo by jej ukázalo jeho city.En: He wanted to find something special for Ivana, something that would show her his feelings.Sk: „Možno sa najprv zastavíme pri stánkoch so šperkami?“ navrhol nakoniec.En: "Maybe we should first stop by the jewelry stalls?" he suggested finally.Sk: Trh bol preplnený.En: The market was crowded.Sk: Všetci okolo sa smiali, tešili sa a nakupovali.En: Everyone around was laughing, enjoying themselves, and shopping.Sk: Vladimír však myslel len na Ivanu.En: Vladimír, however, was thinking only of Ivana.Sk: Bál sa, že nevie nájsť ten správny darček.En: He was afraid he wouldn't find the right gift.Sk: Pri jednom zo stánkov uvidel krásne strieborné prívesky.En: At one of the stalls, he saw beautiful silver pendants.Sk: Jemne sa trblietali v svetle sviečok.En: They shimmered gently in the candlelight.Sk: Jeden z príveskov mal jednoduchý, ale elegantný dizajn.En: One of the pendants had a simple yet elegant design.Sk: Vladimír si pomyslel, že možno práve to je ten pravý darček.En: Vladimír thought that perhaps this was the right gift.Sk: „Čo myslíš, Ivana?“ spýtal sa, ukazujúc na prívesok. „Je krásny, však?“En: "What do you think, Ivana?" he asked, pointing to the pendant. "It's beautiful, isn't it?"Sk: Ivana sa usmiala. „Áno, je krásny. Určite by potešil.“En: Ivana smiled. "Yes, it's beautiful. It would definitely make someone happy."Sk: S rozhodnutím v srdci Vladimír kúpil prívesok.En: With a decision in his heart, Vladimír bought the pendant.Sk: Dúfal, že práve tento darček jej môže prezradiť, čo cíti.En: He hoped this gift could reveal what he felt.Sk: Blížil sa k momentu, ktorého sa obával, ale ktorý bol aj príležitosťou.En: He was approaching the moment he feared but also saw as an opportunity.Sk: Pod svetlami trhu, zatiaľ čo vločky snežili nad ich hlavami, uchopil Vladimír Ivanu za ruku.En: Under the market lights, while snowflakes fell above their heads, Vladimír took Ivana's hand.Sk: „Ivana,“ začal, ticho a váhavo.En: "Ivana," he started, quietly and hesitantly.Sk: Potom, oveľa odvážnejšie, pokračoval: „Chcem ti dať tento prívesok. Je pre teba, aby som ti povedal, že ťa mám viac než rád.“En: Then, much more boldly, he continued, "I want to give you this pendant. It's for you, to tell you that I care more than just a friend."Sk: Ivana na chvíľu mlčala, zaskočilo ju jeho priznanie.En: Ivana was silent for a moment, surprised by his confession.Sk: Potom ale natiahla ruku pre prívesok.En: But then she reached out for the pendant.Sk: Jej oči sa jemne leskli.En: Her eyes gently glistened.Sk: „Ďakujem, Vladimír. Veľmi to pre mňa znamená,“ povedala a jej úsmev naznačoval odpoveď, ktorú si prial počuť.En: "Thank you, Vladimír. It means a lot to me," she said, and her smile hinted at the answer he wished to hear.Sk: Postavila sa na špičky a objala ho.En: She stood on her tiptoes and hugged him.Sk: Vladimír pocítil náhle teplo, ktoré prichádzalo nie len z jej oblečenia, ale najmä z jej úprimného a krásneho žmurkania.En: Vladimír felt sudden warmth, coming not just from her clothing but especially from her sincere and beautiful gaze.Sk: Vedel, že jeho odvaha priniesla ovocie, ktoré posilnilo ich puto.En: He knew his courage had borne fruit, strengthening their bond.Sk: Spoločne sa pridali k ...
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  • Savannah's Illuminated Paths: A Journey to New Beginnings

    Savannah's Illuminated Paths: A Journey to New Beginnings
    Dec 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Savannah's Illuminated Paths: A Journey to New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Uličky historickej štvrte Savannah boli pokryté žiarivými svetielkami, ktoré žiarili na nočnú oblohu.En: The streets of the historic district of Savannah were covered with bright lights that shone on the night sky.Sk: Mia a Lucas, miestni obyvatelia, prechádzali rukou v ruke.En: Mia and Lucas, local residents, walked hand in hand.Sk: Dusan ich práve stretol pri malom stánku na rohu väčšej ulice, kde bol výpredaj po sviatkoch.En: Dusan had just met them at a small stand on the corner of a larger street, where there was a post-holiday sale.Sk: "Povedz mi, čo je pre teba nový začiatok?" zamumlal Dusan, pozerajúc sa na nespočetné množstvo farebných predmetov na policiach.En: "Tell me, what does a new beginning mean to you?" mumbled Dusan, looking at the countless colorful items on the shelves.Sk: Mia sa pousmiala. "Pre mňa je to dôležitá zmena. Zmena k lepšiemu," povedala uvažujúco.En: Mia smiled. "For me, it’s an important change. A change for the better," she said thoughtfully.Sk: Dusan bol v poslednom čase trošku stratený.En: Dusan had been feeling a bit lost lately.Sk: Po veľkých zmenách v jeho živote hľadal niečo, čo mu dodá istotu a nový smer.En: After major changes in his life, he was searching for something that would give him confidence and a new direction.Sk: Bol to skok do neznáma, ale Nový rok bol skvelou príležitosťou na nový začiatok.En: It was a leap into the unknown, but the New Year was a great opportunity for a fresh start.Sk: Lucas, trochu praktický, dodal: "Pre mňa je to nové miesto, nový zážitok.En: Lucas, being somewhat practical, added, "For me, it’s a new place, a new experience.Sk: Ale Mia má pravdu. Zmena je kľúčová."En: But Mia is right. Change is key."Sk: Dusan prikývol. Priatelia vedeli, čo hovoria.En: Dusan nodded. His friends knew what they were talking about.Sk: Boli miestni a poznali miesta lepšie ako on.En: They were locals and knew the places better than he did.Sk: Troch priateľov zviedli švádzajúce výklady plné zliav.En: The three friends were drawn to the enticing displays full of discounts.Sk: Mia skutočne verila v moc malej zmeny.En: Mia truly believed in the power of small change.Sk: Ukázala Dusanovi malý obchod na konci ulice.En: She showed Dusan a small shop at the end of the street.Sk: Vystúpili na malé drevené schody až k útulným dverám.En: They climbed the small wooden stairs to the cozy door.Sk: Vo vnútri na ne dýchlo teplo a vôňa kníh a sviečok.En: Inside, warmth and the scent of books and candles greeted them.Sk: „Pozri! Tu je niečo pre teba,“ povedala Mia.En: “Look! Here’s something for you,” said Mia.Sk: Pred ich očami, na stole, bol položený krásny, jednoduchý a elegantný denník.En: Before their eyes, on the table, lay a beautiful, simple, and elegant journal.Sk: “Napíš svoje sny,” radila. "To ti pomôže v ďalších krokoch."En: “Write your dreams,” she advised. "It will help you with your next steps."Sk: Dusanovi svitlo.En: A light went on for Dusan.Sk: Pochopil, že táto rada má hlbší význam.En: He understood that this advice had a deeper meaning.Sk: Písanie mu pomôže nájsť vnútorný pokoj a jasnosť.En: Writing would help him find inner peace and clarity.Sk: Môže to byť jeho symbol nového začiatku, rovnako ako zázrak, ktorý očakával.En: It could be his symbol of a new beginning, just like the miracle he was hoping for.Sk: „Je to perfektné,“ povedal, s úsmevom na tvári. „Kúpim to.“En: "It's perfect," he said, with a smile on his face. “I’ll buy it.”Sk: Opatrne vzal denník do rúk.En: He carefully took the journal into his hands.Sk: Vedel, že v ňom sa ukrýva potenciál, nádej a možnosť na zmenu.En: He knew that within it lay potential, hope, and the possibility for change.Sk: Lucas poklepal Dusanovi po pleci. "To je ono, priateľu," usmial sa.En: Lucas patted Dusan on the shoulder. "That's it, buddy," he smiled.Sk: Mia a Lucas opustili obchod s novými nádejami vo vzduchu.En: Mia and Lucas left the shop with new hopes in the air.Sk: Dusan kráčal s nimi.En: Dusan walked with them.Sk: Cítil, ako sa mu vracia sebadôvera.En: He felt his confidence returning.Sk: Večer v Savannah bol chladný, no on cítil teplo v srdci.En: The evening in Savannah was chilly, but he felt warmth in his heart.Sk: Už vedel, že každý nový začiatok môže byť lepší, ak si dovolí veriť v silu vlastných snov.En: He now knew that every new beginning could be better if he allowed himself to believe in the power of his own dreams.Sk: Kým sa trojica prechádzala smerom k domovu, Dusan sa cítil pokojný a odhodlaný.En: As the trio strolled towards home, Dusan felt calm and determined.Sk: Bol ...
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