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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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  • Warm & Stylish: A Shopping Adventure in Wintery Bratislava

    Warm & Stylish: A Shopping Adventure in Wintery Bratislava
    Jan 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Warm & Stylish: A Shopping Adventure in Wintery Bratislava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-09-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V rannej Bratislave, kde sa vysoké mrakodrapy dotýkajú oblakov, mlha ochutnáva studený brežnianský vzduch.En: In the morning Bratislava, where tall skyscrapers touch the clouds, the fog tastes the cold Brežnian air.Sk: V jednom z týchto mrakodrapov, v obchodnom centre, tečie morský prúd ľudí hľadajúcich najnovšie módne kúsky a najlepšie zľavy.En: In one of these skyscrapers, in a shopping center, a sea of people flows, searching for the latest fashion pieces and the best discounts.Sk: Marek a Iveta dnes prišli nakupovať.En: Marek and Iveta came to shop today.Sk: Marek má jasný cieľ – kúpiť teplé a odolné zimné oblečenie.En: Marek has a clear goal – to buy warm and durable winter clothing.Sk: Aj keď zima v Bratislave píše svoj vlastný príbeh snehu a vetra, Marek sa viac stará o to, aby neprechladol, než ako vyzerá.En: Even though winter in Bratislava writes its own story of snow and wind, Marek is more concerned about not catching a cold than how he looks.Sk: Iveta, jeho dlhoročná kamarátka, má iné predstavy.En: Iveta, his longtime friend, has different ideas.Sk: Ona verí, že móda a funkčnosť idú ruka v ruke.En: She believes that fashion and functionality go hand in hand.Sk: „Marek, pozri sa, tento obchod má skvelé kabáty!“ hovorieva Iveta, keď prechádzajú okolo výkladu plného farebných a štýlových kabátov.En: "Marek, look, this store has great coats!" Iveta often says as they pass a display full of colorful and stylish coats.Sk: Marek iba zavrtí hlavou.En: Marek just shakes his head.Sk: „Nie je to o štýle, Iveta. Potrebujem niečo teplé.“En: "It's not about style, Iveta. I need something warm."Sk: Vojdú do obchodu.En: They enter the store.Sk: Vzduch je tu naplnený vôňou nových látok.En: The air here is filled with the scent of new fabrics.Sk: Všade okolo sú pestrofarebné šály, hrubé svetre a kožené rukavice.En: All around are colorful scarves, thick sweaters, and leather gloves.Sk: Iveta rýchlo objaví kabát, ktorý jej príde ideálny.En: Iveta quickly finds a coat she finds ideal.Sk: „Tento skús. Vyzerať dobre a byť v teple nie sú protiklady,“ povzbudzuje ho.En: "Try this one. Looking good and being warm aren't opposites," she encourages him.Sk: Marek sa najprv zdráha, pretože je zvyknutý na svoje staré bundy, ktoré možno nie sú moderne, ale sú spoľahlivé.En: Marek hesitates at first, as he is used to his old jackets, which may not be fashionable but are reliable.Sk: Nakoniec ale privolí a vezme si kabát do skúšobnej kabínky.En: Eventually, he agrees and takes the coat to the fitting room.Sk: Keď vyjde von, Iveta sa usmeje.En: When he comes out, Iveta smiles.Sk: „Vyzeráš fantasticky!“ Marek sa na seba pozrie do zrkadla.En: "You look fantastic!" Marek looks at himself in the mirror.Sk: Kabát je tmavomodrý, padne mu presne a je veľmi teplý.En: The coat is navy blue, fits him perfectly, and is very warm.Sk: Cíti sa nečakane sebavedome, tak ako už dlho nie.En: He feels unexpectedly confident, like he hasn't in a long time.Sk: „Má to zmysel,“ priznáva Marek pomaly, trochu prekvapený svojím pocitom.En: "It makes sense," Marek admits slowly, a bit surprised by his feeling.Sk: „Je to teplé a naozaj pekne vyzerá.“En: "It's warm and really looks nice."Sk: Obaja vyjdú z obchodu s úsmevom.En: Both leave the store with smiles.Sk: Marek drží v ruke tašku s novým kabátom.En: Marek holds a bag with a new coat.Sk: Po prvýkrát uveril, že móda a funkčnosť sa môžu spojiť.En: For the first time, he believed that fashion and functionality could combine.Sk: Iveta sa k nemu nakloní a povie: „Vidíš, môžeš byť v teple a stále štýlový.“En: Iveta leans over to him and says, "See, you can be warm and still stylish."Sk: „Ďakujem, Iveta,“ odpovie Marek.En: "Thank you, Iveta," Marek replies.Sk: V zime na uliciach Bratislavy, kde sa svetlá odrážajú na snehu, teraz Marek kráča o trochu vyššie.En: In the winter streets of Bratislava, where the lights reflect on the snow, Marek now walks a little taller.Sk: Zimy sa už nebojí; teraz je pripravený čeliť jej s novým prístupom.En: He is no longer afraid of winter; now he is ready to face it with a new approach.Sk: Tak skončil ich deň v obchodnom centre, a s ním aj staré pochybnosti.En: Thus ended their day at the shopping center, and with it, the old doubts.Sk: Marek a Iveta odišli s pocitom triumfu – Marek našiel čo hľadal a našiel aj niečo viac: nový pohľad na svet módy a na seba samého.En: Marek and Iveta left with a sense of triumph – Marek found what he was looking for and found something more: a new perspective on the world of fashion and on himself. ...
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  • Snowy Secrets: A Heartfelt Winter School Surprise

    Snowy Secrets: A Heartfelt Winter School Surprise
    Jan 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Snowy Secrets: A Heartfelt Winter School Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-08-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Školský deň v zime začal ako každý iný.En: A school day in winter began like any other.Sk: Ján, tichý a introvertný študent, sa odoberal ku svojej skrinke.En: Ján, a quiet and introverted student, made his way to his locker.Sk: Vonku vládla zimná atmosféra, sneh pokrýval chodníky a mráz maľoval okná na školských budovách.En: Outside, a winter atmosphere prevailed, with snow covering the sidewalks and frost painting the school building windows.Sk: Vo vnútri školy to však žilo.En: Inside the school, however, it was lively.Sk: Vo vestibule a na chodbách viseli pestrofarebné ozdoby, ktoré im pripomínali, že zima aj napriek chladu môže byť čarovná.En: In the lobby and hallways, colorful decorations hung, reminding them that winter, despite the cold, could be magical.Sk: Študenti sa ponáhľali z jednej hodiny na druhú, hlučne debatovali o nedávnych testoch a víkendových plánoch.En: Students hurried from one class to another, loudly discussing recent tests and weekend plans.Sk: Keď Ján otvoril svoju skrinku, všimol si, že medzi knihami je niečo iné.En: When Ján opened his locker, he noticed something among the books.Sk: Bol to list.En: It was a letter.Sk: Anonymný, písaný so starostlivo zvolenými slovami.En: Anonymous, written with carefully chosen words.Sk: Čítal: "Tvoje oči sú zrkadlom tvojich myšlienok.En: It read: "Your eyes are a mirror of your thoughts.Sk: Poznám ťa viac, než si myslíš.En: I know you more than you think.Sk: Mám ťa rada." Ján sa zastavil a ostražito sa rozhliadol okolo.En: I like you." Ján paused and cautiously looked around.Sk: Kto mohol byť tajomný autor?En: Who could be the mysterious author?Sk: Na prvej hodine nevedel prestať rozmýšľať.En: During the first class, he couldn't stop thinking.Sk: Celý deň sledoval Pavla, ktorý však vyzeral, že si vôbec nevšíma Jánov nekomfort.En: All day, he watched Pavol, who seemed not to notice Ján's discomfort at all.Sk: Pavol bol jeho spolužiak, živý a vždy obľúbený v triede.En: Pavol was his classmate, lively and always popular in the class.Sk: Nikdy si ho nemyslel ako niekoho, kto by napísal takýto list.En: He never thought of him as someone who would write such a letter.Sk: Keď Ján sedel na obede v jedálni, snažil sa nájsť akúkoľvek stopu.En: When Ján was sitting at lunch in the cafeteria, he tried to find any clue.Sk: Potom si všimol Máriu.En: Then he noticed Mária.Sk: Mária bola láskavá dievčina, ktorá sedávala v zadnej lavici, často pozerala von z okna s tromišiekrom v očiach.En: Mária was a kind girl who would sit in the back row, often looking out the window with a sparkle in her eyes.Sk: Vždy sa mu prihovorila, ale Ján si myslel, že je to len z láskavosti.En: She always spoke to him, but Ján thought it was just out of kindness.Sk: Po dni plnom neistoty sa Ján rozhodol byť odvážny.En: After a day full of uncertainty, Ján decided to be brave.Sk: S jemným trápením vstal a pristúpil k Márii, ktorá sedela s knihou na parapete na konci chodby.En: With slight apprehension, he stood up and approached Mária, who was sitting with a book on the window ledge at the end of the hallway.Sk: "Môžem sa opýtať na niečo osobné?" začal nesmelo.En: "Can I ask you something personal?" he began hesitantly.Sk: Mária pozrela hore, jej oči sa usmiali.En: Mária looked up, her eyes smiling.Sk: "Šlo... šlo o ten list?" spýtal sa Ján.En: "Was it... was it about that letter?" Ján asked.Sk: Mária na chvíľu zaváhala, ale potom prikývla.En: Mária hesitated for a moment, but then nodded.Sk: "Áno, Ján. Som autorka." Jej úprimnosť ho prekvapila.En: "Yes, Ján. I'm the author." Her honesty surprised him.Sk: Cítil, ako mu srdce búši ešte silnejšie.En: He felt his heart pounding even more.Sk: "Prečo?" preletelo mu mysľou, no zakrátko si uvedomil, že slová sú mu zbytočné.En: "Why?" crossed his mind, but he soon realized that words were unnecessary.Sk: "Vždy si bol zaujímavý, Ján, len ti to málokto povedal," povedala ticho, ale s istotou.En: "You've always been interesting, Ján, it's just that not many people have told you that," she said quietly but with certainty.Sk: Ján sa prvýkrát cítil skutočne videný.En: For the first time, Ján felt truly seen.Sk: Jeho neistoty sa roztopili ako sneh na jar.En: His insecurities melted away like snow in spring.Sk: Rozhovor medzi nimi pokračoval a odhaľovali si navzájom myšlienky, umenie, sny.En: The conversation between them continued, revealing their thoughts, art, dreams to each other.Sk: Zistili, že majú mnoho spoločného.En: They found out they had much in common.Sk: Ján odchádzal domov s pocitom, že po prvýkrát v živote ho niekto poznal a...
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  • Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey

    Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey
    Jan 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-08-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V gymnáziu panovala tichá a napätá atmosféra.En: At the gymnázium, a quiet and tense atmosphere prevailed.Sk: Zima kropila snehom mestské ulice za oknami, no vo vnútri, na škole, pomaly vrcholili prípravy na každoročnú zimnú talentovú šou.En: Winter was sprinkling snow on the city streets outside the windows, but inside, at the school, preparations for the annual winter talent show were gradually reaching their peak.Sk: Strop telocvične zdobili svetielka a sviatočné ozdoby, čo vytváralo príjemný kontrast s mrazivým vzduchom vonku.En: The ceiling of the gymnasium was decorated with lights and festive ornaments, creating a pleasant contrast with the freezing air outside.Sk: Organizáciu celej akcie mala na starosti Tatiana, sebavedomá a vždy usmievavá študentka.En: The organization of the entire event was entrusted to Tatiana, a confident and ever-smiling student.Sk: Medzi študentmi, ktorí sa chystali predviesť svoje talenty, bol aj Marek.En: Among the students preparing to showcase their talents was Marek.Sk: Zdanlivo tichý a nenápadný, avšak s veľkou vášňou pre hudbu, ktorú skrýval pred svetom.En: Seemingly quiet and inconspicuous, yet with a great passion for music, which he hid from the world.Sk: Jeho najlepší priateľ Jozef vedel o Marekovej túžbe a snahe prekonať strach z vystupovania.En: His best friend Jozef knew about Marek's desire and effort to overcome his stage fright.Sk: "Marek, máš úžasný talent.En: "Marek, you have an amazing talent.Sk: Musíš to ukázať!En: You have to show it!"Sk: " povzbudzoval ho Jozef počas prestávok, povzbudzoval ho, aby sa prihlásil do šou.En: Jozef encouraged him during breaks, urging him to sign up for the show.Sk: Marek sa však bál.En: However, Marek was afraid.Sk: Strach z pódiovej nálady a obáv z posmechu ho brzdil.En: Fear of stage fright and the worry of ridicule held him back.Sk: Každý večer potajme skúšal hrať na gitare svoje obľúbené skladby, no myšlienka na verejné vystúpenie ho desila.En: Each night he secretly practiced playing his favorite songs on the guitar, but the thought of performing publicly terrified him.Sk: "Čo ak to pokazím?En: "What if I mess up?Sk: Čo ak sa všetci začnú smiať?En: What if everyone starts laughing?"Sk: " pýtal sa sám seba.En: he asked himself.Sk: Ale Jozef ho nezabúdal neustále povzbudiť.En: But Jozef never forgot to keep encouraging him.Sk: "Preto trénuješ, Marek.En: "That's why you practice, Marek."Sk: "Nadišiel večer pred vystúpením.En: The evening before the performance arrived.Sk: Marek ležal v posteli a premýšľal: "Dokážem to?En: Marek lay in bed, pondering: "Can I do it?Sk: Mám odvahu ísť na pódium?En: Do I have the courage to go on stage?"Sk: " Vedel, že je čas rozhodnúť sa.En: He knew it was time to decide.Sk: Chcel získať sebavedomie a ukázať svoje umenie.En: He wanted to gain confidence and show his art.Sk: Napokon sa rozhodol.En: Finally, he made up his mind.Sk: "Skúsim to, Jozef mal pravdu.En: "I'll try it, Jozef was right.Sk: Je čas prestať sa schovávať," povedal si.En: It's time to stop hiding," he told himself.Sk: Nasledujúci deň sa gymnázium naplnilo žiakmi a učiteľmi.En: The next day, the gymnázium was filled with students and teachers.Sk: Každý netrpezlivo očakával začiatok talentovej šou.En: Everyone was eagerly anticipating the start of the talent show.Sk: Keď prišiel čas Marekovho vystúpenia, jeho srdce búšilo ako nikdy predtým.En: When the time for Marek's performance came, his heart pounded like never before.Sk: Vystúpil na pódium, rozhliadol sa po publiku a zhlboka sa nadýchol.En: He stepped onto the stage, looked around at the audience, and took a deep breath.Sk: Započal hrať.En: He began to play.Sk: Prvé tóny naplnili telocvičňu a jeho strach postupne ustupoval.En: The first notes filled the gymnasium, and his fear gradually subsided.Sk: Jeho prsty tancovali po strunách ako toľkokrát, ako si praktizoval, a s každou minútou rástlo jeho sebavedomie.En: His fingers danced across the strings as they had so many times during practice, and with each passing minute, his confidence grew.Sk: Publiku sa jeho výkon zjavne páčil.En: It was evident that the audience enjoyed his performance.Sk: Po skončení skladby sa ozval búrlivý potlesk.En: After the piece ended, a thunderous applause erupted.Sk: Marek pocítil úľavu a radosť.En: Marek felt relief and joy.Sk: Uvedomil si, že jeho talent môže priniesť radosť nielen jemu, ale aj ostatným.En: He realized that his talent could bring joy not only to himself but also to others.Sk: Bol na seba hrdý.En: He was proud of himself.Sk: Už viac sa neplánoval skrývať.En: He no longer planned to hide.Sk:...
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