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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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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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  • Breaking Through the Snow: A Holiday Tale of Friendship

    Breaking Through the Snow: A Holiday Tale of Friendship
    Dec 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Breaking Through the Snow: A Holiday Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-14-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V dedinke pod Vysokými Tatrami, obklopenej snehom pokrytými borovicami a útulnými svietiacimi chalúpkami, sa udial príbeh, ktorý zmenil sviatky jedného muža.En: In the village beneath the Vysoké Tatry, surrounded by snow-covered pines and cozy, glowing cottages, a story unfolded that transformed one man's holidays.Sk: Dedina bola krásna, ale zima bola krutá a sviatky prichádzali s pripomienkou osamelosti.En: The village was beautiful, but winter was harsh, and the holidays brought with them a reminder of loneliness.Sk: Marek, tridsaťročný inštruktor lyžovania, sa cítil izolovane, i keď ho obklopovali žiaci a turisti.En: Marek, a thirty-year-old ski instructor, felt isolated, even though he was surrounded by students and tourists.Sk: Vnútri však bojoval s pocitom samotného.En: Inside, however, he battled with feelings of solitude.Sk: Marek presne vedel, ako vykútiť najlepšie oblúky na snehu, no rozprávať o svojich pocitoch to bola iná vec.En: Marek knew exactly how to carve the best turns on the snow, but talking about his feelings was a different matter.Sk: Túžil však po spojení, po priateľstve, po teplej atmosfére, akú videl v iných domoch.En: He longed for connection, for friendship, for the warm atmosphere he saw in other houses.Sk: Vedel, že musí prekonať strach z otvorenia sa ostatným.En: He knew he had to overcome his fear of opening up to others.Sk: Deň pred Vianocami zasiahla dedinu náhla snehová búrka.En: The day before Christmas, a sudden snowstorm hit the village.Sk: Vietor fúkal silno a Marek, ktorý sa vracal z lyžiarskeho svahu, stratil orientáciu.En: The wind blew fiercely, and Marek, returning from the ski slope, lost his bearings.Sk: Sneh zakrýval cesty a viditeľnosť bola nulová.En: Snow covered the roads, and visibility was zero.Sk: Zrazu ucítil náraz a jeho auto sa prevrátilo do kopy snehu.En: Suddenly, he felt an impact, and his car flipped into a snowbank.Sk: Bol uväznený, studený a osamelý.En: He was trapped, cold, and alone.Sk: Po chvíle úzkosti sa rozhodol.En: After a moment of anxiety, he made a decision.Sk: Rozhodol sa nájsť pomoc a prekonať svoj vnútorný strach.En: He decided to seek help and overcome his internal fear.Sk: Z auta sa vyškrabal von a pomaly kráčal do blízkeho svetla jednej z chatiek.En: He scrambled out of the car and slowly walked toward the light of a nearby cottage.Sk: Tam našiel Janu a Tomáša, mladý pár, ktorý pripravoval vianočnú večeru.En: There, he found Jana and Tomáš, a young couple preparing Christmas dinner.Sk: „Pomôžte mi, prosím,“ povedal Marek zúfalo a vysvetlil svoju situáciu.En: "Please help me," Marek said desperately, explaining his situation.Sk: Tomáš ho pozval dnu zahriať sa.En: Tomáš invited him inside to warm up.Sk: Jana pripravila teplý čaj.En: Jana prepared hot tea.Sk: Pri pohodlnom krbe sa Marek pomaly otvoril svojim zachráncom. Rozprával im o osamelosti, kým vietor vonku stále fúkal.En: By the cozy fireplace, Marek gradually opened up to his rescuers, talking about his loneliness while the wind continued to blow outside.Sk: Jana ho počúvala pozorne. „Každý z nás potrebuje niekoho, Marek. Na Vianoce by nemal byť nikto sám,“ povedala jemne.En: Jana listened intently. "We all need someone, Marek. No one should be alone on Christmas," she said gently.Sk: Tomáš prikývol. „Ostaň s nami. Môžeš sa pridať k našej večeri.“En: Tomáš nodded. "Stay with us. You can join us for dinner."Sk: Marek cítil v srdci teplo, ktoré tam už dávno nebolo.En: Marek felt warmth in his heart that hadn't been there for a long time.Sk: S každým smiechom a každým priateľským slovom sa blížil k tomu, čo tak veľmi hľadal — pocit, že nie je sám.En: With every laugh and every friendly word, he was getting closer to finding what he had longed for — the feeling that he wasn't alone.Sk: Keď sa búrka skončila, bolo už neskoré ráno a nový deň začal zjazd nádherne prežiarený slnkom na snehu.En: When the storm ended, it was already late morning, and a new day began, beautifully illuminated by the sun on the snow.Sk: Marek našiel v Jane a Tomášovi priateľov, ktorí ho pozvali k ich rodine.En: Marek found friends in Jana and Tomáš, who invited him to be part of their family.Sk: Srdce, ktoré bolo predtým studené a uzavreté, sa teraz otvorilo.En: A heart that was once cold and closed off was now opened.Sk: Vo Vysokých Tatrách nie len našiel pomoc v snehovej búrke, ale našiel aj niečo omnoho cennejšie — priateľstvo a pocit skutočného domova.En: In the Vysoké Tatry, he not only found help in a snowstorm but something much more valuable — friendship and a sense of true home.Sk: A tak, aj ...
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  • Mystery in the Tatry: A Christmas Crown Restored

    Mystery in the Tatry: A Christmas Crown Restored
    Dec 14 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Mystery in the Tatry: A Christmas Crown Restored Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-14-08-38-20-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V horskej dedine pod bielymi vrcholmi Tatier, kde zasnežené cestičky viedli k dreveným chalúpkam, sa chystala veselá vianočná oslava.En: In a mountain village beneath the white peaks of the Tatry, where snow-covered paths led to wooden cottages, a cheerful Christmas celebration was being prepared.Sk: Svetlá na stromoch žiarili, a úsmevy prebývali na tvárach všetkých obyvateľov.En: The lights on the trees shone, and smiles resided on the faces of all the residents.Sk: No tento rok sa stratil jeden klenot dediny - stará koruna s drahokamami z miestneho múzea.En: But this year, a village jewel had disappeared - an old crown with gemstones from the local museum.Sk: Múzeum, kde Marek, tichý mladík s túžbou po dobrodružstve, často pomáhal.En: The museum where Marek, a quiet young man with a thirst for adventure, often helped.Sk: Práve počas zimného festivalu, keď sneh ticho padal na zamrznuté jazero, zistili, že koruna chýba.En: It was during the winter festival, when snow quietly fell on the frozen lake, that it was discovered the crown was missing.Sk: Ľudia boli rozčarovaní a obvinenia lietali dedinou ako vločky.En: People were disenchanted, and accusations flew around the village like snowflakes.Sk: Marek si povedal, že to musí vyriešiť.En: Marek told himself he must resolve this.Sk: Chcel dokazovať svojím skutkom, že je možné získať pravdu a zachrániť Vianoce.En: He wanted to prove through his actions that truth could be achieved and Christmas saved.Sk: Raz večer, keď bol Marek sám, našiel na prahu chalupy malý kúsok papiera.En: One evening, when Marek was alone, he found a small piece of paper on the doorstep of his cottage.Sk: Bol to tajomný odkaz: "Hľadaj tam, kde sa hodí len pohorie a ticho.En: It was a mysterious message: "Look where only the mountains and silence fit."Sk: " Bolo to riskantné, ale Marek sa rozhodol odkazu veriť.En: It was risky, but Marek decided to trust the message.Sk: Vedel, že môže stratiť svoju povesť, no veruže nemohol vycúvať.En: He knew he could lose his reputation, but truly he could not back out.Sk: Keď mesiac osvetľoval nočnú oblohu, Marek sa vydal smerom k jaskyni, ktorú mu ticho naznačoval odkaz.En: As the moon lit up the night sky, Marek set off toward the cave, as suggested silently by the message.Sk: Opatrne vstúpil dnu a jeho krokom odrážali tiché steny jaskyne.En: He carefully entered, and his footsteps echoed off the silent cave walls.Sk: Na konci, za skalným bralom, našiel Lukáša, dedinského chlapca, ktorého by nikto neupodozrieval.En: At the end, behind a rocky ledge, he found Lukáš, a village boy whom no one would suspect.Sk: Lukáš držal korunu v roztiahnutých rukách.En: Lukáš held the crown in outstretched hands.Sk: "Prečo, Lukáš?En: "Why, Lukáš?"Sk: " spýtal sa Marek, jeho hlas plný prekvapenia, ale aj porozumenia.En: Marek asked, his voice full of surprise, but also understanding.Sk: "Chcel som ju zachrániť pre seba," priznal Lukáš, plačúc.En: "I wanted to save it for myself," Lukáš admitted, crying.Sk: "Ale pochopil som, že som to pokazil.En: "But I realized I messed up."Sk: "Marek s Lukášom sa vrátili do dediny, späť k svetlám a smiechu, a korunu vrátili práve včas na hlavný večer festivalu.En: Marek and Lukáš returned to the village, back to the lights and laughter, and returned the crown just in time for the main evening of the festival.Sk: Lukáš sa ospravedlnil celej komunite.En: Lukáš apologized to the entire community.Sk: Ľudia ocenili Marekovu odvahu a dedina zasypala chlapcov vďakou.En: People appreciated Marek's courage, and the village showered the boys with gratitude.Sk: Marek, už nie tak tichý, stál v srdci dediny ako hrdina, ktorý obnovil nádej na Vianoce.En: Marek, no longer so quiet, stood in the heart of the village as a hero who restored hope for Christmas.Sk: Získal rešpekt a objavil, že jeho túžba po dobrodružstve ho môže viesť na miesta, o ktorých sa mu nikdy nesnívalo.En: He gained respect and discovered that his desire for adventure could lead him to places he had never dreamed of.Sk: Vianočné sviatky sa mohli začať s novou silou a dobrotou v srdciach všetkých.En: The Christmas holidays could begin with new strength and goodness in the hearts of all.Sk: A Marek cítil, že toto miesto a jeho ľudia boli jeho pravou rodinou.En: And Marek felt that this place and its people were his true family. Vocabulary Words:beneath: podcheerful: veselácelebration: oslavaprepared: chystaladisappeared: stratiljewel: klenotmuseum: múzeumdisenchanted: rozčarovaníaccusations: obvineniaflew: lietalresolve: vyriešiťmysterious: tajomnýmessage: odkazrisky: riskantnéreputation: povesťsilently: ...
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    14 mins
  • A Holiday Blanket: Marek's Path to Family Harmony

    A Holiday Blanket: Marek's Path to Family Harmony
    Dec 13 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Holiday Blanket: Marek's Path to Family Harmony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-12-13-23-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Zima zakrývala Bratislavu snehom ako bielym plášťom.En: Winter covered Bratislava with snow like a white blanket.Sk: Ulica pred školou štebotala hlasmi rodičov a učiteľov.En: The street in front of the school buzzed with the voices of parents and teachers.Sk: Vianočné svetlá viseli nad nimi, no pre Marka to znamenalo len ďalší dôvod na starosti.En: Christmas lights hung above them, but for Marek, it only meant another reason to worry.Sk: Bol to deň rodičovského združenia, deň, ktorý chcel za každú cenu preskočiť.En: It was the day of the parent-teacher meeting, a day he wanted to skip at all costs.Sk: Marek sa potkýnal po chodníku a hľadal útočisko v parku.En: Marek stumbled along the sidewalk, seeking refuge in the park.Sk: Rozloha zasneženého parku mu ponúkla aspoň chvíľu pokoja.En: The expanse of the snow-covered park offered him at least a moment of peace.Sk: Vedel, že rodičia Veronika a Pavol budú čakať odpovede.En: He knew that his parents, Veronika and Pavol, would be waiting for answers.Sk: Bude to konfrontácia.En: It would be a confrontation.Sk: Bude sa hovoriť o jeho zlých známkach, chýbajúcej motivácii.En: They would talk about his poor grades, his lack of motivation.Sk: Marek si však veril, že im nič nemôže povedať, niečo, čo už nevedeli.En: Marek believed, however, that there was nothing he could tell them that they didn't already know.Sk: V škole, kde sa zhromaždili rodičia, sa na každý kút lepila akási nedokončená ozdoba alebo girlanda.En: In the school, where the parents gathered, every corner was adorned with some unfinished decoration or garland.Sk: Chodby boli chladné a priesvitné okná ukazovali stále pršiace biele vločky.En: The halls were cold, and the translucent windows showcased the ever-falling white flakes.Sk: Na konferencii sa však atmosféra rýchlo otepľovala, aj keď z iných dôvodov.En: However, the atmosphere at the conference quickly warmed up, though for different reasons.Sk: Pavol hlasno požadoval vysvetlenie od učiteľky Márie, prečo sa Marek zhoršil.En: Pavol loudly demanded an explanation from the teacher, Mária, why Marek had worsened.Sk: Zatiaľ čo Veronika, ktorú tam prekvapivo zobrali so sebou, skúšala situáciu upokojiť.En: Meanwhile, Veronika, who had surprisingly been brought along, tried to calm the situation.Sk: "Potrebujeme pochopiť Marka," povedala verne.En: "We need to understand Marek," she said earnestly.Sk: Medzitým Marek sedel na lavičke v parku, a cez vaľcovú vrstvu snehu počul len vzdialené hlasy.En: Meanwhile, Marek sat on a bench in the park, and through the thick layer of snow, he only heard distant voices.Sk: Napätie v jeho vnútri ho nútilo ujsť, no zároveň ho ťažilo.En: The tension within him urged him to run, yet it also burdened him.Sk: Také ticho je lepšie, myslel si.En: Such silence is better, he thought.Sk: Zasnívaný pohľad upieral na zamrznuté konáre, až ho prekvapili kroky.En: His dreamy gaze was fixed on the frozen branches until he was surprised by footsteps.Sk: Bola to Veronika.En: It was Veronika.Sk: "Marek, musíme ísť.En: "Marek, we need to go.Sk: Rodičia ťa potrebujú počuť.En: Your parents need to hear you."Sk: "On váhal, no Veronikina ruka na jeho ramene ho upokojovala.En: He hesitated, but Veronika's hand on his shoulder reassured him.Sk: "Bude to dobré," dodala.En: "It will be okay," she added.Sk: Spolu kráčali tichou ulicou, a hoci sa Marek bál hodnotenia, pocítil vďaku za sestru vedľa seba.En: Together, they walked down the quiet street, and although Marek feared judgment, he felt grateful for his sister beside him.Sk: Keď vošli do školy, rodičia sa znova stíšili.En: When they entered the school, the parents quieted down again.Sk: Marek položil svoje slová, kde doteraz nechcel.En: Marek put his words where he hadn't wanted to until now.Sk: "Nie je to ľahké," začal.En: "It's not easy," he began.Sk: "Neviem, čo robiť, ale chcem prísť na to.En: "I don't know what to do, but I want to figure it out."Sk: " Marek nič nesľúbil, no to, že sa obrátil na svojich blízkych a končil nevedomosť sa počítalo viac.En: Marek promised nothing, but the fact that he turned to his loved ones and ended the uncertainty counted more.Sk: Vzrastanie mieru v učebni bolo zázračné, podobne ako to vnútorné teplo počas zimnej noci.En: The rise of peace in the classroom was magical, much like the inner warmth during a winter night.Sk: Pri odchode Marcove oči padli na vianočné svetlá.En: As they left, Marek's eyes fell on the Christmas lights.Sk: Možno sa zmenia na dobré Veľkonočné, pomyslel si, usmievajúc slabo.En: Maybe they will turn into good Easter ones, he thought, smiling ...
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