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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.

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  • Blossoms in Winter: Marek's Battle with the Cold

    Blossoms in Winter: Marek's Battle with the Cold
    Feb 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Blossoms in Winter: Marek's Battle with the Cold Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-08-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zamrznutý vzduch Bratislavy sa prelínal so snehovým popraškom, zakrývajúc cesty do botanickej záhrady.En: The frozen air of Bratislava mingled with a dusting of snow, covering the roads to the botanical garden.Sk: Marek kráčal po chodníku, dychtivý, ale zároveň nervózny.En: Marek walked along the sidewalk, eager yet nervous.Sk: V rukách držal plán svojho biologického projektu.En: In his hands, he held the plan for his biology project.Sk: Ich úlohou bolo pestovať vzácnu zimnú kvitnúcu rastlinu.En: Their task was to cultivate a rare winter-blooming plant.Sk: Marek chcel učiteľovi ukázať, čo dokáže, ale obával sa chladu, ktorý ohrozoval jeho plán.En: Marek wanted to show the teacher what he could do but was worried about the cold threatening his plan.Sk: Zuzana, jeho najlepšia priateľka, kráčala vedľa neho.En: Zuzana, his best friend, walked beside him.Sk: „Marek, nedělej si starosti,“ povedala s úsmevom.En: "Don't worry, Marek," she said with a smile.Sk: „Viem, že to zvládneme, už to nie je prvý projekt, čo sme robili spolu.En: "I know we can handle this; it's not the first project we've done together."Sk: “ Na druhej strane tam bol Jakub.En: On the other hand, there was Jakub.Sk: Ten vždy vedel, ako Marekovi zneistiť.En: He always knew how to unsettle Marek.Sk: Keď sa stretli v triede, povie: „Marek, ani sa nesnaž, tento projekt nikto iný ako ja nedokáže správne spraviť.En: When they met in class, he would say, "Don't even try, Marek, no one but me can do this project properly."Sk: “Marek sa však rozhodol nevzdať sa.En: However, Marek decided not to give up.Sk: S chladom zápasil v rôznych podobách a nič nepomáhalo.En: He battled the cold in various ways, but nothing helped.Sk: Nakoniec sa rozhodol požiadať Zuzanu o pomoc.En: Finally, he decided to ask Zuzana for help.Sk: „Zuzana, možno by sme mali skúsiť pestovať kvety v skleníku v botanickej záhrade,“ navrhol s novou dávkou nádeje.En: "Zuzana, maybe we should try growing the flowers in the greenhouse at the botanical garden," he suggested with a new wave of hope.Sk: Spolu so Zuzanou navštívili botanickú záhradu.En: Together with Zuzana, they visited the botanical garden.Sk: Závany tepla, ktoré im udreli do tváre, keď vstúpili do skleníku, boli úžasné.En: The waves of warmth that hit them when they entered the greenhouse were amazing.Sk: Farebné exotické rastliny rozprestierali svoje lupene ako v teplých krajinách.En: Colorful exotic plants spread their petals as if in warm countries.Sk: Zuzana mu pomohla nadstaviť prostredie pre kvetiny.En: Zuzana helped him set up the environment for the flowers.Sk: Pod ich starostlivosťou kvety začali klíčiť, hoci to bolo v čase, keď vonku vládla zima.En: Under their care, the flowers began to sprout, even at a time when winter reigned outside.Sk: Pri deň prezentácie Marek vystúpil pred triedou, hoci cítil, ako mu pot steká po čele.En: On presentation day, Marek stood before the class, feeling the sweat trickle down his forehead.Sk: Jakub sa naklonil a šepol: „No, uvidíme, čo ste spravili.En: Jakub leaned in and whispered, "Well, let's see what you've done."Sk: “S úsmevom Marek ukázal fotografie ich kvitnúcich kvetín v skleníku.En: With a smile, Marek showed photos of their blooming flowers in the greenhouse.Sk: Učiteľ, najprv skeptický, prikývol so súhlasom.En: The teacher, initially skeptical, nodded with approval.Sk: Vážnosť prestúpila miestnosť, keď Marek vysvetľoval ich metódy.En: Silence filled the room as Marek explained their methods.Sk: Jakub sa zamlčal, keď videl učiteľov obdiv pri Marekovej dôkladnosti.En: Jakub fell silent when he saw the teacher's admiration for Marek's thoroughness.Sk: Keď projekt skončil, Marek zrazu cítil, že jeho úsilie bolo ocenené.En: When the project concluded, Marek suddenly felt that his effort was appreciated.Sk: Jakub prišiel k nemu a potichu povedal: „Dobrý projekt, Marek.En: Jakub came up to him and quietly said, "Good project, Marek."Sk: “„Ďakujem, ale bez Zuzany by to nebolo možné,“ priznal s pokorou a úprimnosťou.En: "Thanks, but it wouldn't have been possible without Zuzana," he admitted with humility and sincerity.Sk: Vzájomná spolupráca a podpora ich priateľstva zahanbila aj najväčšie ambície.En: Their mutual cooperation and support in friendship overshadowed even the biggest ambitions.Sk: Marek cítil, že význam úspechu nie je všetko.En: Marek realized that the meaning of success isn't everything.Sk: Potvrdil si, že práca v tíme vie priniesť viac než len splnenú úlohu.En: He confirmed that teamwork can bring more than just a completed task.Sk: Prekonali chládok aj kritiku a ...
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  • Heart of Crystal: A Story of Love, Imperfection, and Courage

    Heart of Crystal: A Story of Love, Imperfection, and Courage
    Feb 7 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Heart of Crystal: A Story of Love, Imperfection, and Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-07-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V mrazivej zimnej predvianočnej atmosfére, keď snehové vločky jemne pokrývali strechy Bratislavy, Marek vykročil smerom k Prírodovednému múzeu.En: In the frosty winter pre-Christmas atmosphere, when snowflakes gently covered the roofs of Bratislavy, Marek stepped towards the Natural History Museum.Sk: V rušnom interiéri múzea svietili vystavené dinosaury pod teplým svetlom, zatiaľ čo v útulnom obchodíku boli police plné krásnych suvenírov.En: In the bustling interior of the museum, the displayed dinosaurs shone under warm lights, while in the cozy little shop, the shelves were full of beautiful souvenirs.Sk: Marek neprišiel do múzea len zo zvedavosti.En: Marek didn't come to the museum just out of curiosity.Sk: Vlastne, hľadal darček pre Zuzanu.En: In fact, he was searching for a gift for Zuzana.Sk: Darček na Valentína, ktorým by jej konečne poodhalil svoje city.En: A Valentine's gift with which he would finally reveal his feelings to her.Sk: Pre Mareka bolo Zuzanine priateľstvo veľmi dôležité, ale dúfal, že znamená aj niečo viac.En: For Marek, Zuzana's friendship was very important, but he hoped it meant something more.Sk: V malom obchodíku hľadel na rôzne upomienkové predmety, keď ho oslovil nový známy Jozef.En: In the small shop, he looked at various souvenirs when he was approached by a new acquaintance, Jozef.Sk: Jozef pracoval v obchodíku a neváhal pripojiť sa k jeho hľadaniu.En: Jozef worked in the shop and didn't hesitate to join his search.Sk: "Čo taký krásny dinoznak?En: "How about a beautiful dino magnet?Sk: Všetci ich milujú!En: Everyone loves them!"Sk: " usmial sa Jozef, ukazujúc na farebné magnetky.En: Jozef smiled, pointing to colorful magnets.Sk: Marek sa mierne zachmúril.En: Marek frowned slightly.Sk: Vedel, že hľadá niečo výnimočné a osobné.En: He knew he was looking for something special and personal.Sk: Pri prehliadke predajni zastal pred vitrínou s malými kryštálovými kúskami.En: While browsing the store, he stopped in front of a display case with small crystal pieces.Sk: Jeho oko pritiahlo jemné kryštálové srdce, ktoré zachytávalo svetlo mnohými odleskami.En: His eye caught a delicate crystal heart, which captured the light in many reflections.Sk: "Je to perfektné," pomyslel si.En: "It's perfect," he thought.Sk: Symbol, ktorý by mohol odovzdať jeho hlbšie pocity k Zuzane.En: A symbol that could convey his deeper feelings for Zuzana.Sk: S veľkou opatrnosťou Marek vzal do rúk srdce a zamieril k pokladni.En: With great care, Marek took the heart into his hands and headed to the cash register.Sk: Nervozita v ňom vytvorila roztrasené prsty.En: Nervousness made his fingers tremble.Sk: V tej chvíli sa dvere do obchodíka otvorili a vstúpila Zuzana, plná zvedavosti.En: At that moment, the shop door opened, and Zuzana, full of curiosity, walked in.Sk: Prekvapený a rozrušený Marek náhle pustil srdce, ktoré narazilo na zem a mierne sa prasklo.En: Surprised and flustered, Marek suddenly dropped the heart, which hit the ground and slightly cracked.Sk: Všetko stíchlo.En: Everything went silent.Sk: Zuzana prišla blízko a pozrela sa na srdce na zemi.En: Zuzana came close and looked at the heart on the ground.Sk: Zdvihla ho a pozrela sa Marekovi do očí s pochopením.En: She picked it up and looked into Marek's eyes with understanding.Sk: "Je krásne," usmiala sa.En: "It's beautiful," she smiled.Sk: Prasklina sa zdala robiť srdce ešte unikátnejším.En: The crack seemed to make the heart even more unique.Sk: "Marek, vždy som si myslela, že veci nemusia byť dokonalé, aby boli krásne," dodala jemne.En: "Marek, I've always thought that things don't have to be perfect to be beautiful," she added gently.Sk: Marekove obavy sa roztopili ako sneh na jeho vetrovke.En: Marek's worries melted away like snow on his jacket.Sk: Spoločne opustili múzeum, kráčajúc po zasnežených uliciach s teplom v srdciach.En: Together, they left the museum, walking through the snowy streets with warmth in their hearts.Sk: Marek nakoniec našiel odvahu vyjadriť, čo cítil, a Zuzana prijala jeho city s úprimným úsmevom.En: Marek finally found the courage to express what he felt, and Zuzana accepted his feelings with a sincere smile.Sk: Sledovali cestu pred nimi novým pohľadom, s vedomím, že aj nedokonalosti sú súčasťou krásy a prepojenia medzi nimi.En: They followed the path ahead of them with a new perspective, knowing that even imperfections are part of the beauty and connection between them. Vocabulary Words:frosty: mrazivejsnowflakes: snehové vločkybustling: rušnominterior: interiérisouvenirs: suvenírovcuriosity: zvedavostiacquaintance: známyhesitate: neváhalfrowned: ...
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  • Guided By Nerves: Jana's Inspiring Museum Debut

    Guided By Nerves: Jana's Inspiring Museum Debut
    Feb 7 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Guided By Nerves: Jana's Inspiring Museum Debut Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-02-07-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zimné ráno v Bratislave bolo mrazivé.En: The winter morning in Bratislava was frosty.Sk: Čerstvý vzduch plnil ulice, ale vnútri Prírodovedného múzea to šumelo rušnými návštevníkmi, ktorí prišli objaviť zázraky minulosti.En: Fresh air filled the streets, but inside the Prírodovedné múzeum (Natural History Museum), it buzzed with busy visitors who came to discover the wonders of the past.Sk: Medzi nimi sa pripravovala Jana.En: Among them, Jana was getting ready.Sk: Dnes bol jej deň.En: Today was her day.Sk: Mal to byť jej prvý samostatný prehliadkový deň, ale nervozita jej zvierala žalúdok.En: It was supposed to be her first independent guided tour day, but nervousness gripped her stomach.Sk: Marek, jej kamarát, ju prišiel podporiť.En: Marek, her friend, came to support her.Sk: Bol šarmantný a sebavedomý.En: He was charming and confident.Sk: Kým Jana finišovala posledné prípravy, Marek sa potuloval po múzeu a obdivoval veľké kostry dinosaurov, pravdaže, s miernou zvedavosťou v očiach.En: While Jana was finishing her last preparations, Marek wandered through the museum, admiring the large dinosaur skeletons, of course, with a slight curiosity in his eyes.Sk: Náhle sa začalo niečo zvláštne.En: Suddenly, something strange began to happen.Sk: Veľká skupina ľudí sa zhromaždila okolo Mareka, mysliac si, že on je ich sprievodca.En: A large group of people gathered around Marek, thinking he was their guide.Sk: Marek, ktorý si to zrazu uvedomil, sa zatváril prekvapene, no v duchu si povedal, že to môže byť jeho okamih žiariť, možno dokonca zapôsobiť na Janu.En: Marek, who suddenly realized this, looked surprised, but he told himself that this could be his moment to shine, perhaps even impress Jana.Sk: Tak začal.En: So he began.Sk: "Sme v časti, kde je zobrazený život pred miliónmi rokov," začal Marek so sebavedomím.En: "We're in the section where life from millions of years ago is displayed," Marek began confidently.Sk: "Tieto dinosaury vidno boli najväčší... no, aj bez kosti sú veľké!"En: "These dinosaurs were the biggest... well, even without bones they're big!"Sk: Jana, ktorá sledovala situáciu z diaľky, sa chytila za hlavu.En: Jana, who was observing the situation from a distance, grabbed her head.Sk: Musela niečo urobiť, ale nechcela Mareka zahanbiť.En: She had to do something, but she didn't want to embarrass Marek.Sk: Pomaly sa priblížila a začala nenápadne opravovať Marekove vyjadrenia.En: Slowly, she approached and began subtly correcting Marek's statements.Sk: "Áno, a tento konkrétny druh žil na území dnešnej Európy," dodala jemne po Marekovi.En: "Yes, and this particular species lived in the territory of present-day Europe," she gently added after Marek.Sk: Skupina návštevníkov si podávala otázky a Jana, v krátkych vetách, poskytovala správne informácie.En: The group of visitors exchanged questions, and Jana, in short sentences, provided the correct information.Sk: Keď sa Marek ocitol pred obrovskou kostrou mäsožravého dinosaura, začal si vymýšľať príbeh o tom, ako tento druh žil v lese a zjedol všetko, čo videl.En: When Marek found himself in front of an enormous skeleton of a carnivorous dinosaur, he began to make up a story about how this species lived in the forest and ate everything it saw.Sk: Jana už nemohla vydržať a zastavila ho.En: Jana could no longer bear it and stopped him.Sk: "Nie, Marek, tento druh bol prevažne zberač," povedala hlasnejšie a obrátila sa k skupine, už sama vedúc prehliadku.En: "No, Marek, this species was predominantly a scavenger," she said louder and turned to the group, now leading the tour herself.Sk: Atmosféra sa zmenila.En: The atmosphere changed.Sk: Návštevníci si začali viac vychutnávať prehliadku, prechádzali od žartu k úžasu nad vedomosťami, ktoré Jana zdieľala.En: The visitors began to enjoy the tour more, moving from jokes to being amazed by the knowledge Jana shared.Sk: Marek sa usmial, cítiac sa hrdý na Janu.En: Marek smiled, feeling proud of Jana.Sk: Po prehliadke skupina zatlieskala.En: After the tour, the group applauded.Sk: Nie však len Jane za jej vedomosti, ale aj Marekovi za jeho smelosť chopíť sa situácie.En: Not only for Jana's knowledge but also for Marek's boldness in seizing the situation.Sk: Obaja si vymenili pohľady.En: Both exchanged looks.Sk: Jana náhle pocítila, ako opadla jej nervozita, uvedomujúc si, že zvládla svoj prvý deň.En: Jana suddenly felt her nervousness fade away, realizing she had handled her first day.Sk: Marek sa smial a prikývol Jane: "Myslím, že ďalšiu prehliadku nechám na teba!"En: Marek laughed and nodded at Jana: "I think I'll leave the next tour to you!"Sk...
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