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Are you ready to supercharge your Slovak 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 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.

Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Bratislava, Košice, or High Tatras? Maybe you want to speak Slovak with your grandparents from Banská Bystrica?

Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in Slovakia, the heartland where the Slovak language is primarily spoken. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • Love Brews in the Heart of Bratislava's Snowy Alleys

    Love Brews in the Heart of Bratislava's Snowy Alleys
    Feb 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Love Brews in the Heart of Bratislava's Snowy Alleys Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-01-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Bratislavské Staré Mesto bolo v zimnom večere ako z rozprávky.En: Bratislavské Staré Mesto was like a fairytale on the winter evening.Sk: V uličkách sa blyšťal sneh a stretávali sa tu ľudia hľadajúci teplo a spoločnosť.En: Snow sparkled in the alleys, and people met there in search of warmth and company.Sk: Na jednej z týchto uličiek sa nachádzala kaviareň, kde pracovali Marek a Zuzana.En: In one of these alleys, there was a café where Marek and Zuzana worked.Sk: Kaviareň mala veľké okná, z ktorých sa dalo sledovať ruch na ulici.En: The café had large windows from which one could watch the hustle and bustle of the street.Sk: Marek bol barista.En: Marek was a barista.Sk: Bol zamyslený a trochu plachý. Každý deň pripravoval kávu, no v hlave mu stále vrtalo, ako by sa priblížil k Zuzane, jej veselá povaha ho okúzlila.En: Thoughtful and somewhat shy, he prepared coffee every day while pondering how he could get closer to Zuzana, whose cheerful nature enchanted him.Sk: Boli len kolegami, ale Marek cítil, že Zuzana je pre neho výnimočná.En: They were just colleagues, but Marek felt that Zuzana was special to him.Sk: Zuzana bola čašníčkou.En: Zuzana was a waitress.Sk: Každý deň vítala hostí s úsmevom a snívala o tom, že sa jedného dňa stane cukrárkou.En: Every day, she greeted guests with a smile and dreamed of becoming a confectioner one day.Sk: Jej život bol plný pohybu a energie, a napriek tomu si vždy našla čas, aby si s Marekom dobre porozprávala.En: Her life was full of movement and energy, yet she always found time to have a good conversation with Marek.Sk: V skutočnosti aj ona k nemu prechovávala skryté city.En: In fact, she also harbored hidden feelings for him.Sk: Valentín.En: Valentine's Day.Sk: Deň pre zamilovaných.En: A day for lovers.Sk: Kaviareň bola plná ľudí, ktorí si užívali svoje romantické stretnutia.En: The café was full of people enjoying their romantic meetings.Sk: Marek sa rozhodol, že dnes je ten správny deň priznať Zuzane svoje city.En: Marek decided that today was the right day to confess his feelings to Zuzana.Sk: Vyrobil pre ňu čokoládový darček.En: He made a chocolate gift for her.Sk: Celý deň hľadal ten správny okamih, ale kaviareň bola príliš rušná.En: All day, he searched for the right moment, but the café was too busy.Sk: Keď konečne nastala záverečná hodina, Marek sa rozhodol nestratiť odvahu.En: When the closing hour finally came, Marek decided not to lose his courage.Sk: Hostia pomaly odišli a v kaviarni vládla pokojná atmosféra.En: Guests slowly left, and a peaceful atmosphere took over the café.Sk: Jemné svetlá v oknách vytvárali príjemnú náladu.En: Gentle lights in the windows created a pleasant mood.Sk: Marek našiel Zuzanu, keď upratovala posledné stoly.En: Marek found Zuzana as she was tidying up the last tables.Sk: „Zuzana,“ povedal miernym hlasom.En: "Zuzana," he said in a gentle voice.Sk: „Mám pre teba niečo k Valentínovi.“En: "I have something for you for Valentine's Day."Sk: Zuzana sa zastavila a dívala sa na Mareka s prekvapením.En: Zuzana stopped and looked at Marek in surprise.Sk: Marek jej podal krásne zabalenú čokoládu.En: Marek handed her a beautifully wrapped chocolate.Sk: „Chcel som ti povedať, že si pre mňa veľmi dôležitá.En: "I wanted to tell you that you are very important to me.Sk: Ľúbim ťa,“ priznal srdcom nadobudnutou odvahou.En: I love you," he confessed with courage born from the heart.Sk: Zuzana sa usmiala.En: Zuzana smiled.Sk: „Marek, je to tá najmilšia vec, akú som zažila,“ povedala nežne.En: "Marek, that's the sweetest thing I've experienced," she said tenderly.Sk: „Aj ja k tebe cítim to isté.En: "I feel the same way about you.Sk: Mohli by sme ísť po práci na večeru?“En: Could we go out for dinner after work?"Sk: S úsmevom a úľavou Marek súhlasil.En: With a smile and relief, Marek agreed.Sk: Títo dvaja mladí ľudia zistili, že si sú navzájom bližší, než si mysleli.En: These two young people discovered they were closer to each other than they had thought.Sk: Marek našiel odvahu otvoriť sa svojim pocitom a Zuzana sa rozhodla vyvážiť svoje sny s osobným životom.En: Marek found the courage to open up about his feelings, and Zuzana decided to balance her dreams with her personal life.Sk: V tú noc bola Bratislava ešte krajšia, pretože sa zrodila nová láska.En: That night, Bratislava was even more beautiful because a new love was born. Vocabulary Words:fairytale: rozprávkysparkled: blyšťalalleys: uličkáchhustle and bustle: ruchbarista: baristapondering: vrtaloenchanted: okúzlilacheerful: veselácolleagues: kolegamiwaitress: ...
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  • From Market Stalls to Dinner: Zuzana's Slovak Culinary Journey

    From Market Stalls to Dinner: Zuzana's Slovak Culinary Journey
    Feb 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Market Stalls to Dinner: Zuzana's Slovak Culinary Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-01-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zimné ráno v Bratislave bolo chladné, ale vzrušujúce.En: A winter morning in Bratislava was cold, but exciting.Sk: Staré trhovisko ožilo so starou známou energiou.En: The old marketplace came alive with its familiar energy.Sk: Stánky boli plné farebných výrobkov, aj keď zima obmedzila ich počet.En: The stalls were full of colorful products, even though winter had limited their numbers.Sk: Zuzana kráčala cez trhovisko s cieľom kúpiť čerstvé prísady na tradičnú slovenskú večeru.En: Zuzana walked through the market with the aim of buying fresh ingredients for a traditional Slovak dinner.Sk: Jej cieľ bol jasný: pripraviť večeru, ktorá by očarila jej svokrovcov.En: Her goal was clear: to prepare a dinner that would impress her in-laws.Sk: Zuzana vedela, že bude výzvou nájsť všetky potrebné suroviny počas tejto sezóny.En: Zuzana knew it would be a challenge to find all the necessary ingredients during this season.Sk: Ale jej zrak bol pevne upretý na túžbu uchovať slovenskú pohostinnosť a tradície.En: But her gaze was firmly set on the desire to preserve Slovak hospitality and traditions.Sk: Jej zoznam bol dôkladne pripravený: kyslá kapusta, makovice, údené klobásy.En: Her list was carefully prepared: sauerkraut, poppy seeds, smoked sausages.Sk: Ale mala obavy, že niektoré z kľúčových prísad budú nedostupné.En: But she was worried that some of the key ingredients would be unavailable.Sk: Na trhovisku vládla vrava.En: The market was bustling with chatter.Sk: Predavači vykrikovali, ponúkali svoj tovar s úprimným nadšením.En: Vendors were shouting, offering their goods with genuine enthusiasm.Sk: "Čerstvé syry!En: "Fresh cheeses!Sk: Len dnes, len teraz!En: Only today, only now!"Sk: " "Domáce bravčové mäso, neváhajte!En: "Homemade pork, don't hesitate!"Sk: " Zuzana sa usmievala a prikyvovala, ako sa prelínala medzi davmi.En: Zuzana smiled and nodded as she wove through the crowds.Sk: Zrazu zazrela Mareka, predajcu z neďalekej dediny, kde sa modlila, že by mohla nájsť, čo potrebuje.En: Suddenly, she spotted Marek, a vendor from a nearby village, where she prayed she might find what she needed.Sk: "Ahoj, Zuzana!En: "Hello, Zuzana!"Sk: " pozdravil ju srdečne.En: he greeted her warmly.Sk: "Čo hľadáš?En: "What are you looking for?"Sk: ""Potrebujem zopár vecí na starú dobrú kapustnicu.En: "I need a few things for good old 'kapustnica'.Sk: Alebo možno niečo nové.En: Or maybe something new.Sk: Čo máš?En: What do you have?"Sk: "Marek sa zamyslel.En: Marek thought for a moment.Sk: "Hmm, z minulého týždňa som dostal čerstvú kapustu a niečo z domácich zásob.En: "Hmm, I got fresh cabbage from last week and a few things from my homemade stock.Sk: Možno by sa ti hodilo trochu improvizovať.En: Maybe you could use a little improvisation.Sk: Skúsim ti nájsť, čo potrebujem.En: I'll try to find what I need for you."Sk: "Zuzana chvíľu premýšľala.En: Zuzana thought for a moment.Sk: Upraviť recept?En: Modify the recipe?Sk: Vedela, že autenticita je dôležitá, ale učenie sa prispôsobiť bolo tiež hodnotou, ktorú začala oceniť.En: She knew authenticity was important, but learning to adapt was also a value she had begun to appreciate.Sk: Marek sa vrátil s košíkom plným čerstvo naloženej kapusty a s vedomím, že má niečo viac.En: Marek returned with a basket full of freshly packed cabbage and knowing he had something more.Sk: "Mám tu aj trochu domácej klobásy.En: "I also have some homemade sausage here.Sk: Skôr si mi spomínala, že tvoj švagor má rád pikantné.En: You mentioned before that your brother-in-law likes it spicy."Sk: "Zuzana sa usmiala.En: Zuzana smiled.Sk: "Máš pravdu.En: "You're right.Sk: Myslím, že moja kapustnica môže byť dnes večer trochu iná.En: I think my 'kapustnica' might be a bit different tonight.Sk: Ale stále slovenská.En: But still Slovak."Sk: "Tento kúsok odvahy Zuzane priniesol nový pocit spokojnosti.En: This bit of courage brought Zuzana a new sense of satisfaction.Sk: Niekedy sa tradície môžu prispôsobiť, a predsa zostať verné.En: Sometimes, traditions can adapt and yet remain true.Sk: Keď slnko pomaly zapadalo a večera bola pripravená, jej svokrovci sa usmievali a pochvaľovali si Zuzaninu kuchyňu.En: As the sun slowly set and dinner was prepared, her in-laws smiled and praised Zuzana's cooking.Sk: Slovenská pohostinnosť, plná chutí a príbehov z trhoviska, naplnila ich večer.En: Slovak hospitality, full of flavors and stories from the marketplace, filled their evening.Sk: Zuzana sa toho dňa naučila, že konanie srdcom znamená vedieť byť flexibilný.En: That day, Zuzana learned that acting from the heart means knowing...
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  • Finding Freedom and Roots: The Journey of a Shepherd's Son

    Finding Freedom and Roots: The Journey of a Shepherd's Son
    Jan 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Freedom and Roots: The Journey of a Shepherd's Son Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-01-31-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Vo Vlkolínci, kde zima šepká do uší ľudí a sneh pokrýva celé svahy, sa nachádzal tradičný drevený domček.En: In Vlkolínec, where winter whispers in people's ears and snow covers the entire slopes, there was a traditional wooden cottage.Sk: Bol útulný a teplý, uprostred ktorého praskal oheň v krbe.En: It was cozy and warm, with a fire crackling in the fireplace in the middle.Sk: Na drevenom stole boli prestreté misky a vo vzduchu sa vznášala vôňa čerstvo upečeného chleba.En: On the wooden table, bowls were set, and the air was filled with the aroma of freshly baked bread.Sk: Marek sedel pri stole a díval sa na jeho otca, Jozefa.En: Marek sat at the table and looked at his father, Jozef.Sk: Kedysi bol hrdý, mladý pastier.En: He was once a proud, young shepherd.Sk: Teraz bol starší, ale jeho sen o tom, aby Marek pokračoval v jeho šľapajach, bol stále rovnako silný.En: Now he was older, but his dream that Marek would follow in his footsteps was just as strong.Sk: Vedľa neho sedela Anna, jeho matka, s jemným úsmevom na perách.En: Next to him sat Anna, his mother, with a gentle smile on her lips.Sk: „Marek, rodina je dôležitá,“ začal Jozef.En: "Marek, family is important," began Jozef.Sk: „Chceme, aby si prevzal naše zvyky.En: "We want you to take over our traditions.Sk: Máme tu korene.En: We have our roots here."Sk: “Marek váhal.En: Marek hesitated.Sk: Jeho srdce mu šepkalo iné slová.En: His heart whispered different words to him.Sk: Chcel vidieť svet, túžil po inom živote.En: He wanted to see the world, yearned for a different life.Sk: Jeho túžby boli ako jarné kvety, ktoré sa chceli dostať zo snehovej pokrývky.En: His desires were like spring flowers wanting to break through the snow cover.Sk: „Otec, ja viem.En: "Father, I know.Sk: Mám vás rád.En: I love you.Sk: Ale chcem skúsiť niečo iné.En: But I want to try something else.Sk: Niečo viac,“ Marek vyhŕkol.En: Something more," Marek blurted out.Sk: Anna sa na neho láskavo pozrela.En: Anna looked at him kindly.Sk: Vedela, že syn má svoje sny.En: She knew her son had his dreams.Sk: V chalupe zavládlo ticho.En: Silence fell over the cottage.Sk: Jediným zvukom bolo tiché praskanie dreva v krbe.En: The only sound was the quiet crackling of the wood in the fireplace.Sk: Marek stískal ruky, čakajúc na odpoveď svojho otca.En: Marek clasped his hands, waiting for his father's response.Sk: „Chceš ísť, Marek.En: "You want to go, Marek.Sk: Ale čo s tradíciou?En: But what about tradition?Sk: Čo s našou zemou?En: What about our land?"Sk: “ spýtal sa Jozef, jeho hlas bol plný ťažoby.En: asked Jozef, his voice full of heaviness.Sk: „Otec, sľubujem, že sa vrátim.En: "Father, I promise I will return.Sk: Budem pomáhať doma.En: I will help at home.Sk: Budem sa starať o naše zvyky vždy, keď budem môcť.En: I will take care of our traditions whenever I can.Sk: Ale najskôr potrebujem zistiť, kto som.En: But first, I need to find out who I am."Sk: “Jozef mlčal.En: Jozef remained silent.Sk: Bol prekvapený úprimnosťou svojho syna.En: He was surprised by his son's sincerity.Sk: A potom, v tých očiach, ktoré boli rovnaké ako Marekove, prebelhla pochybnosť, ale aj pochopenie.En: And then, in those eyes, which were the same as Marek's, dashed doubt, but also understanding.Sk: „Dobre, syn môj,“ povedal Jozef po chvíli.En: "Alright, my son," Jozef said after a while.Sk: „Choď.En: "Go.Sk: Pozri sa na svet.En: See the world.Sk: Ale nikdy nezabudni, kde sú tvoje korene.En: But never forget where your roots are.Sk: A pamätaj, že vždy máš domov tu.En: And remember, you always have a home here."Sk: “Marek pocítil, ako sa mu uľavilo.En: Marek felt relief wash over him.Sk: Prvýkrát cítil, že môže byť slobodný a zároveň aj rešpektovať svoju rodinu.En: For the first time, he felt he could be free and also respect his family.Sk: Prikývol s úsmevom a Anna ho objala.En: He nodded with a smile, and Anna embraced him.Sk: „Ďakujem, otec,“ Marek šepol.En: "Thank you, father," Marek whispered.Sk: V tej malej chalupe vo Vlkolínci sa určite stal zázrak.En: In that small cottage in Vlkolínec, a miracle surely happened.Sk: Cez zimu bola rodina opäť blízko pri sebe.En: During the winter, the family came close together again.Sk: A Marek našiel cestu, ako spojiť sny s tradíciou, ako si vytvoriť vlastný život, ktorý by bol v súlade s jeho koreňmi.En: And Marek found a way to merge dreams with tradition, to create his own life that would be in harmony with his roots. Vocabulary Words:whispers: šepkácovers: pokrývaslopes: svahycozy: útulnýcrackling: praskalaroma: vôňashepherd: pastierfootsteps: ...
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