Are you ready to supercharge your Slovenian 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 Slovenian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovenian 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...
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Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: High Stakes at Lake Bled: Secrets and Shadows Unveiled
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Matej je sedel za mizo v razkošnem igralnem salonu ob Blejskem jezeru.
En: Matej sat at a table in the opulent gaming salon by Lake Bled.
Sl: Poletna vročina je bila prijetna, vendar je napetost v zraku bila še močnejša.
En: The summer heat was pleasant, but the tension in the air was even stronger.
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Episode • 26 July 2024 • 17m and 47s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Summertime Synergy: Finding Harmony in the Office Supply Aisle
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Visok poletni dan je prebudil Ljubljano.
En: A high summer day woke up Ljubljana.
Sl: Stopinje so se že povzpele nad trideset, mesto pa je dihalo v vroči sapici.
En: The temperature had already soared above thirty, and the city was breathing in the hot breeze.
Sl: V pisarni je bil zrak prav tako vroč in napet.
Episode • 25 July 2024 • 16m and 21s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Summer BBQ in Ljubljana: A Tale of Healing and Community
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Sončno poletno popoldne je grelo lično urejeno naselje v Ljubljani.
En: A sunny summer afternoon warmed the neatly arranged neighborhood in Ljubljana.
Sl: Hiše so bile moderne, toda s pridihom tradicionalne slovenske arhitekture.
En: The houses were modern, yet retained a touch of traditional Slovenian architecture.
Sl: Na travniku v osrčju skupnosti so se z...
Episode • 24 July 2024 • 19m and 11s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Secrets & Scandals: The Summer Heist at Ljubljana Airport
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik International Airport je bil čez poletje kot čebelnjak.
En: Ljubljana Jože Pučnik International Airport was like a beehive during the summer.
Sl: Svetlo sonce je sijalo skozi visoka okna terminala, ko so potniki hiteli proti izhodom in skrbno opazovali svoje urnike.
En: Bright sunlight streamed through the tall windows of the terminal as passengers hurrie...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 17m and
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Ancient Baths & Unexpected Escapades: Tomaž & Anja's Summer
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Tomaž in Anja sta hodila po starih ulicah mesta.
En: Tomaž and Anja were walking through the old streets of the city.
Sl: Bila je vroča poletna sobota.
En: It was a hot summer Saturday.
Sl: Njuna pot jih je vodila do starodavne rimske kopeli.
En: Their path led them to an ancient Roman bath.
Sl: Toma...
Episode • 22 July 2024 • 14m and 16s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Love Unfolds at Lake Bled: Klemen & Ana’s Serendipitous Meet
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Sončni žarki nežno pobožajo gladino Blejskega jezera.
En: The sun's rays gently caress the surface of Lake Bled.
Sl: Voda je kristalno jasna in spokojna.
En: The water is crystal clear and tranquil.
Sl: Dani se poletje.
En: Summer is dawning.
Sl: Radi bi vas povabil na izlet, kjer se bosta srečal...
Episode • 21 July 2024 • 14m and 32s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: A Summer's Inspiration: Živa's Artistic Journey in Ljubljana
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Svetli poletni popoldan je sijal nad Ljubljano.
En: A bright summer afternoon beamed over Ljubljana.
Sl: Živa, Miha in Anže so se sprehajali po Mestnem trgu, veseli, da so lahko obiskali Narodno galerijo Slovenije.
En: Živa, Miha, and Anže were strolling through Mestni trg, delighted to visit the National Gallery of Slovenia.
Sl: Živa, študentka umetnosti, je bila na...
Episode • 20 July 2024 • 19m and 27s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Love and History: A Summer Connection at Ljubljana Castle
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Poletno sonce je sijalo nad Ljubljanskim gradom, ki se je dvigal visoko nad mestom.
En: The summer sun shone over Ljubljana Castle, which towered high above the city.
Sl: Nik je stopal po kamnitih poteh gradu, občudujoč starodavne stene in veličasten pogled na Ljubljano.
En: Nik walked along the stone paths of the castle, admiring the ancient walls and...
Episode • 19 July 2024 • 15m and 50s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Trapped in the Gym: A Journey from Chaos to Calm
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Bilo je vroče poletno popoldne v gimnazijski telovadnici.
En: It was a hot summer afternoon in the high school gymnasium.
Sl: Luka in Metka sta se lotila poletnega čiščenja.
En: Luka and Metka were undertaking the summer cleaning.
Sl: Telovadnica je bila velika, z odmevajočimi koraki, napolnjena z rahlim vonjem po starem gumiju.
En: T...
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 17m and 20s
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Lost Heirloom, Found Soul: Andrej's Melody at Lake Bled
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Mladenič Andrej je stal ob robu jezera Bled, njegov obraz skrbi.
En: Young man Andrej stood at the edge of Lake Bled, his face filled with worry.
Sl: Toplo poletno sonce je sijalo in festival je bil v polnem zamahu.
En: The warm summer sun was shining, and the festival was in full swing.
Sl: Andrej je bil k...
Episode • 17 July 2024 • 17m and 48s
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