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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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  • 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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  • Adventure vs. Safety: A Tatry Skiing Dilemma

    Adventure vs. Safety: A Tatry Skiing Dilemma
    Feb 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Adventure vs. Safety: A Tatry Skiing Dilemma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V srdci majestátnych Tatier, kde zima objíma vrcholy bielučkým snehom a ľadové vetry tiahnu dolinami, stál malý obchod plný života.En: In the heart of the majestic Tatry, where winter embraces the peaks with pure white snow and icy winds sweep through the valleys, stood a small shop full of life.Sk: Obchod s lyžiarskym vybavením vlastnil Jozef, starší muž so širokým úsmevom a skúsenejším duchom.En: A ski equipment shop owned by Jozef, an older man with a broad smile and a seasoned spirit.Sk: Do obchodu vstúpili Lukáš a Martina, obaja zabalení v hrubých zimných kabátoch, ich dych viditeľný ako malé obláčiky v studenom vzduchu.En: Lukáš and Martina entered the shop, both wrapped in thick winter coats, their breath visible as small clouds in the cold air.Sk: Lukáš bol nadšený.En: Lukáš was excited.Sk: Miloval Tatry a plánoval riskantnú lyžiarsku túru so svojimi priateľmi.En: He loved the Tatry and planned a risky ski tour with his friends.Sk: Potreboval najnovšiu lyžiarsku výbavu, ale jeho rozpočet bol tenší ako ľad na jar.En: He needed the latest ski gear, but his budget was thinner than the ice in spring.Sk: "Pozri, Martina," povedal, ukazujúc na najnovšie lyže, "presne také potrebujem.En: "Look, Martina," he said, pointing at the latest skis, "I need exactly those.Sk: Ak ich budem mať, bude to parádny zjazd!En: If I have them, it will be a fantastic descent!"Sk: "Martina však bola praktická a vždy dbala o bezpečnosť lukášov.En: However, Martina was practical and always cared about Lukáš's safety.Sk: "Lukáš, nie sú práve lacné.En: "Lukáš, they aren't exactly cheap.Sk: Modlíš sa, aby každý cent stál za to," pripomenula mu, keď pozrela na cenovky.En: You better hope every penny is worth it," she reminded him as she glanced at the price tags.Sk: V obchode zatiaľ bolo teplo a veselo, no za dverami vládla zima nesmierna.En: Inside the shop it was warm and cheerful, but outside the doors, the winter was immense.Sk: Lukáš si uvedomoval, že jeho možnosti sú obmedzené.En: Lukáš realized that his options were limited.Sk: Jeho túžba po dobrodružstve čelila realite jeho zostatku na účte.En: His desire for adventure faced the reality of his account balance.Sk: "Možno by som ich mohol kúpiť na splátky.En: "Maybe I could buy them on installment.Sk: Jozef by mi mohol pomôcť," premýšľal nahlas.En: Jozef might help me," he thought aloud.Sk: V tej chvíli sa k nim pripojil Jozef, jeho oči múdre a ustálené.En: At that moment, Jozef joined them, his eyes wise and steady.Sk: "Rozumiem, že chceš najlepšie, Lukáš.En: "I understand you want the best, Lukáš.Sk: Pri splátkach môžeš platiť postupne, ale mysli aj na bezpečnosť," povedal so skúsenosťou niekoho, kto poznal Tatry lepšie než svoju dlaň.En: With installments, you can pay gradually, but also think about safety," he said with the experience of someone who knew the Tatry better than his own hand.Sk: Medzitým mala Martina pocit, že musí konať.En: Meanwhile, Martina felt she had to act.Sk: "Lukáš," začala pevne, "to, čo plánujete, je riskantné.En: "Lukáš," she began firmly, "what you're planning is risky.Sk: Chcem, aby si bol bezpečný.En: I want you to be safe.Sk: Niekedy je lepšie neriskovať všetko pre pár chvíľ adrenalínu.En: Sometimes it's better not to risk everything for a few moments of adrenaline."Sk: "Lukáš, prekvapený, otočil sa k nej.En: Surprised, Lukáš turned to her.Sk: "Ale to je to, čo milujem, Marti.En: "But this is what I love, Marti.Sk: Mám rád adrenalín," namietal, no cítil jej obavy a starosti.En: I like the adrenaline," he argued, but he felt her concerns and worries.Sk: Rozvinula sa horúca debata, teplo miestnosti nahradilo chlad z vonku.En: A heated debate unfolded, the warmth of the room replacing the cold from outside.Sk: Jozef, pocítiv dôležitosť situácie, skúšal nájsť riešenie.En: Jozef, sensing the importance of the situation, tried to find a solution.Sk: "Viem, čo to znamená, Lukáš," intervenoval.En: "I know what it means, Lukáš," he intervened.Sk: "Navrhuji najlepšie riešenie.En: "I suggest the best solution.Sk: Môžeš si prenajať kvalitnú výbavu.En: You can rent quality equipment.Sk: Bude to bezpečné a zvládnuteľné.En: It will be safe and manageable."Sk: "Lukáš sa zamyslel.En: Lukáš pondered.Sk: Jeho adrenalín sa zmiernil praktickosťou.En: His adrenaline was tempered by practicality.Sk: "Tak teda dobre.En: "Alright then.Sk: Prenajmem si ich," rozhodol sa nakoniec.En: I'll rent them," he finally decided.Sk: Martina cítila úľavu, ale vedela, že chce byť po jeho boku.En: Martina felt relief, but she knew she wanted to be by his side.Sk: "A pójdem s ...
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  • Adventurous Triumph: Discoveries in the Tatry’s Icy Depths

    Adventurous Triumph: Discoveries in the Tatry’s Icy Depths
    Feb 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Adventurous Triumph: Discoveries in the Tatry’s Icy Depths Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-24-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Vo Vysokých Tatrách zima kraľovala so všetkou svojou krásou a drsnosťou.En: In the Vysoké Tatry mountains, winter reigned with all its beauty and harshness.Sk: Mráz prikrýval kopce hustou vrstvou snehu a snehové vločky tancovali vo vetre, zatiaľ čo cestu Marekovi, Zuzane a Jane osvetľoval len bledý svetlom modrý horizont.En: Frost covered the hills with a thick layer of snow, and snowflakes danced in the wind, while the path for Marek, Zuzana, and Jana was illuminated only by the pale light of the blue horizon.Sk: Marek, vysoký muž s ryšavými vlasmi, kráčal na čele skupiny.En: Marek, a tall man with red hair, walked at the head of the group.Sk: Jeho vášeň pre históriu bola neotrasiteľná.En: His passion for history was unwavering.Sk: Cítil, že toto je ich šanca.En: He felt that this was their chance.Sk: Za jeho chrbátom kráčala Zuzana, bojovala so strachom z výšok, ktorý si doteraz uchovávala v tajnosti.En: Behind him walked Zuzana, battling her fear of heights, which she had kept secret until now.Sk: A za Zuzanou kráčala Jana, plná energie, dychtivosti a odhodlania dokázať všetkým, že zvládne aj tie najnáročnejšie výzvy.En: And following Zuzana was Jana, full of energy, eagerness, and determination to prove to everyone that she could handle even the most challenging tasks.Sk: Blížil sa koniec Masopustu, obdobie plné radostí a príprav na Pôst.En: The end of Masopust, a period full of joy and preparation for Lent, was approaching.Sk: V dedinách pod Tatrami sa ešte stále ozývali spevy a veselosť.En: In the villages below the Tatry, songs and merriment still resounded.Sk: Skupina mala jasný cieľ: objaviť niečo jedinečné, niečo, čo im umožní zapísať sa do histórie objavov.En: The group had a clear goal: to discover something unique, something that would allow them to make a mark in the history of discoveries.Sk: Ako putovali po zľadovatených chodníkoch, narazili na skrytý vchod do jaskyne zahalený ledovými srieňami.En: As they traveled along the icy paths, they stumbled upon a hidden entrance to a cave cloaked in icy mist.Sk: Marekovo srdce poskočilo.En: Marek’s heart leaped.Sk: Tušil, že táto jaskyňa naplní jeho sny.En: He sensed that this cave would fulfill his dreams.Sk: "Poďme tam!" vykríkol, no Zuzana s Janou váhali.En: "Let's go in there!" he shouted, but Zuzana and Jana hesitated.Sk: Bola zima, cesty nebezpečné a Marekov zápal nemohol zaplašiť ich obavy o bezpečnosť.En: It was cold, the paths were dangerous, and Marek's enthusiasm couldn't dispel their safety concerns.Sk: Marek presvedčil: "Veci, ktoré hľadajúci nájdu, nie sú vždy ľahko dostupné."En: Marek persuaded them: "Things that seekers find are not always easily accessible."Sk: S touto myšlienkou k nemu Zuzana a Jana pridali odvahu.En: With this thought, Zuzana and Jana gathered courage and joined him.Sk: Uprostred ticho padá sneh, trojica sa predsa len vydala do neznámeho obeda.En: Amid the silent falling snow, the trio ventured into the unknown interior.Sk: Vnútri jaskyne sa ocitli pred prekvapujúcimi obrazcami vytesanými na stenách—a niektoré z nich neboli len obyčajné maľby zvierat; skrývali dávne príbehy.En: Inside the cave, they found themselves before surprising carvings on the walls—and some of them were not just ordinary animal paintings; they concealed ancient stories.Sk: Pre Mareka to bol sen, pre Zuzanu nočná mora, ako začala spracúvať svoju klaustrofóbiu i hrozbu úzkych prepadlín.En: For Marek, it was a dream come true; for Zuzana, a nightmare, as she began to deal with her claustrophobia and the threat of narrow pitfalls.Sk: Keď sa jeden z obrázkov dotkli, drobné kamienky sa uvoľnili a za nimi sa zdvihla malá lavína.En: When one of the images was touched, tiny stones loosened, triggering a small avalanche behind them.Sk: Vchod jaskyne sa zrazu zatarasil.En: Suddenly, the cave entrance was blocked.Sk: Panika.En: Panic.Sk: Avšak len krátko.En: But only for a short while.Sk: Marek, Zuzana a Jana, teraz uväznení, vedeli, že len spoluprácou nájdu cestu von.En: Marek, Zuzana, and Jana, now trapped, knew that only by working together would they find a way out.Sk: Začali sa riadiť tým, čo videli na stenách jaskyne.En: They started to follow what they saw on the cave walls.Sk: Maľby ukazovali cesty, symboly a smer.En: The paintings depicted paths, symbols, and directions.Sk: Táto mapa im viedla na miesto, kde objavili druhý východ, skrytý za závesom skaly.En: This map led them to a place where they discovered a second exit, hidden behind a curtain of rock.Sk: Vonku sa sotva oznámilo západe slnka.En: Outside, the sunset was scarcely announced.Sk: Vrácíli sa domov...
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