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Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Harmony: A Family's Adventure in Triglav
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Story Transcript:
Sl: V meglicah hladnega jesenskega jutra so Anja, Luka in Rok opazovali veličasten Triglavski narodni park.
En: In the mists of a chilly autumn morning, Anja, Luka, and Rok observed the magnificent Triglav National Park.
Sl: Sončni žarki so se prebijali skozi raznobarvno listje.
En: Sunbeams filtered through the colorful leaves.
Sl: Anja je skrbno pregledala zemljevid in se obr...
Episode • 7 September 2024 • 14m and 29s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Unveiling Ljubljana: Legends and Architecture Under the Mist
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Marjeta in Borut sta stala pred Ljubljanskim gradom.
En: Marjeta and Borut stood in front of Ljubljana Castle.
Sl: Jesenski veter ju je rahlo hladil, a jima ni mogel preprečiti veselja.
En: The autumn wind was gently cooling them, but it couldn't dampen their spirits.
Sl: Grad na hribu je bil ovit v tančico skrivnosti.
En: Th...
Episode • 6 September 2024 • 16m and 18s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Reviving a Father's Legacy: The Heart of a Coffee Roastery
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Story Transcript:
Sl: V zlatem jesenskem soncu, ki se je počasi spuščalo skozi majhno okno na podstrešju, sta Mateja in Luka počasi premikala stare škatle.
En: In the golden autumn sun, slowly descending through the small attic window, Mateja and Luka moved the old boxes.
Sl: Vonj po praženih kavnih zrnih iz spodnje kavarne se je dvigal navzgor, polnil...
Episode • 5 September 2024 • 16m and 41s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Strength at Bled: Matej's Life-Changing Retreat
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Pod blejskim gradom, kamor se ovija topla svetloba poznega poletja, je Matej stopal po utrjenih tleh.
En: Under Bled Castle, where the warm light of late summer wrapped around everything, Matej walked on the reinforced ground.
Sl: Zavzel je dih in opazoval mirno Blejsko jezero, ki se je lesketalo pod sončnimi žarki.
En: He took a breath and observed the calm La...
Episode • 4 September 2024 • 17m and 7s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Patience on the Path: A Recovery Journey at Lake Bled
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Matej je sedel na klopci ob Blejskem jezeru.
En: Matej sat on a bench by Lake Bled.
Sl: Jesenski listi so padali z dreves, okoli njega so bila rdeča in oranžna.
En: Autumn leaves were falling from the trees, red and orange surrounding him.
Sl: Voda v jezeru je bila mirna; odsevala je grad na pe...
Episode • 3 September 2024 • 18m and 1s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Rebuilding Bridges by Lake Bled: A Sibling's Healing Journey
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Miha stoji ob obali jezera Bled.
En: Miha stands by the shore of Lake Bled.
Sl: Voda se mirno blešči pod svetlobo poznega poletnega sonca.
En: The water glistens peacefully under the late summer sun.
Sl: V daljavi, na sredini jezera, se dviga otok s starodavno cerkvico.
En: In the distance, in the middle of the la...
Episode • 2 September 2024 • 16m and 58s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Autumn Whispers and Farewells by Lake Bled
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Jesen je nežno počasi prihajala v kraj.
En: Autumn was gently arriving in the area.
Sl: Okoli Blejskega jezera so listi dreves začeli dobivati toplo paleto rumenih, rdečih in oranžnih odtenkov.
En: Around Lake Bled, the leaves on the trees began to take on a warm palette of yellow, red, and orange hues.
Sl: Na jezer...
Episode • 1 September 2024 • 16m and 18s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Summer Reconciliation: A Tale of Sibling Bonds in Piran
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Vlažno poletno jutro je ovijalo Piran v topel objem.
En: A moist summer morning enveloped Piran in a warm embrace.
Sl: Mesto je bilo polno energije, z vonjem po soli in morju, ki je bil prisoten povsod.
En: The town was full of energy, with the scent of salt and sea present everywhere.
Sl: Tjaša je z...
Episode • 31 August 2024 • 19m and 14s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Balance First: Mateja's Journey to Wellness and Perseverance
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Sonce je sijalo skozi velika okna Ljubljanske centralne bolnišnice.
En: The sun shone through the large windows of the Ljubljana Central Hospital.
Sl: Poletni žarki so osvetljevali čakalnico in risali svetle proge na sivih sedežih.
En: The summer rays illuminated the waiting room, drawing bright lines on the gray seats.
Sl: Kljub toplemu vremenu je bila v pros...
Episode • 29 August 2024 • 17m and 12s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Finding Luka: Discovering Passion in Triglav National Park
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Luka je stal na robu velikega travnika.
En: Luka stood at the edge of a large meadow.
Sl: Triglavski narodni park se je pred njim raztezal v svojem čudovitem sijaju.
En: The Triglav National Park stretched out before him in its splendid glory.
Sl: Poletje je bilo v polnem razcvetu.
En: Summer was in full bloom.
S...
Episode • 28 August 2024 • 14m and 49s
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