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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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  • From Rivals to Allies: The Power of Teamwork in Promotion

    From Rivals to Allies: The Power of Teamwork in Promotion
    Jun 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Rivals to Allies: The Power of Teamwork in Promotion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V modernom korporátnom kancelárskom priestore to bzučalo ako vo včeľom úľe.En: In the modern corporate office space, it buzzed like a beehive.Sk: Zamestnanci chodili hore-dole, každý sústredený na svoje úlohy.En: Employees were walking back and forth, each focused on their tasks.Sk: Marek sedel pri svojom stole, ktorý bol vzorne uprataný.En: Marek sat at his desk, which was impeccably organized.Sk: Na nástenke mal pripichnuté motivačné citáty, ktoré mu stále pripomínali jeho cieľ – povýšenie.En: On his bulletin board, he had pinned motivational quotes that constantly reminded him of his goal – promotion.Sk: Letné slnko prenikalo cez veľké sklené steny a Marek bol pripravený na veľký deň.En: The summer sun was shining through the large glass walls, and Marek was ready for the big day.Sk: Vedel, že jeho práca za uplynulé mesiace bola dobrá, ale vedel aj to, že Jakub, jeho kolega a priateľ, bol rovnako kvalifikovaný na povýšenie.En: He knew that his work over the past months had been good, but he also knew that Jakub, his colleague and friend, was equally qualified for the promotion.Sk: Zuzana, ich manažérka, bola známa svojou spravodlivosťou, ale súčasne cítila veľký tlak.En: Zuzana, their manager, was known for her fairness but also felt a great deal of pressure.Sk: Rozhodnutie bolo na nej a chcela si byť istá, že vyberie toho správneho človeka pre tím.En: The decision was hers, and she wanted to be sure she chose the right person for the team.Sk: Niekedy jej nespavosť pripomínala, ako dôležitá je táto voľba.En: Sometimes her insomnia reminded her of how important this choice was.Sk: V poslednom týždni Marek pozoroval, že Jakub mal trochu problémy s jedným projektom.En: In the last week, Marek had noticed that Jakub was having some trouble with one project.Sk: Mohol by zostať ticho a sústrediť sa výhradne na svoje úlohy, ale niečo v ňom zarezonovalo.En: He could remain silent and focus solely on his own tasks, but something resonated within him.Sk: Rozhodol sa Jakubovi ponúknuť pomoc.En: He decided to offer Jakub help.Sk: Ako sa hovorí, v jednote je sila.En: As the saying goes, there is strength in unity.Sk: Pracovali spolu celé popoludnie.En: They worked together the entire afternoon.Sk: Marek cítil, že urobil správnu vec.En: Marek felt he had done the right thing.Sk: Jakub, vďačný za pomoc, sa znovu pripojil k ich priateľstvu presne včas na rozhodujúcu schôdzu.En: Jakub, grateful for the help, rejoined their friendship just in time for the decisive meeting.Sk: Prišiel čas na finálnu hodnotiacu schôdzu.En: The time came for the final evaluation meeting.Sk: Marek a Jakub sedeli oproti Zuzane, nervózne očakávajúc jej rozhodnutie.En: Marek and Jakub sat across from Zuzana, nervously awaiting her decision.Sk: Marek prezentoval svoje úspechy a zdôraznil hodnotu tímovej spolupráce.En: Marek presented his achievements and emphasized the value of teamwork.Sk: Vedel, že konkurencia je tvrdá, ale hrdý na svoju úprimnosť.En: He knew the competition was tough but was proud of his honesty.Sk: Zuzana počúvala, pozorovala a nakoniec vydýchla.En: Zuzana listened, observed, and finally exhaled.Sk: "Obaja ste talentovaní a oddaní svoju prácu.En: "You both are talented and dedicated to your work.Sk: Ale povýšenie získava Marek.En: But the promotion goes to Marek.Sk: Nie kvôli výsledkom, ale kvôli tomu, ako ste pomohli Jakubovi," usmievala sa.En: Not because of the results, but because you helped Jakub," she smiled.Sk: "Tímová práca je kľúčová.En: "Teamwork is key."Sk: "Marek bol prekvapený, ale šťastný.En: Marek was surprised but happy.Sk: Zistil, že spolupráca a priateľstvo majú väčšiu hodnotu než osobné ambície.En: He realized that collaboration and friendship hold more value than personal ambitions.Sk: Pochopil, že úspech je lepší, keď sa zdieľa.En: He understood that success is better when shared.Sk: A keď si podali s Jakubom ruky, pocit víťazstva bol sladší.En: And as he shook hands with Jakub, the feeling of victory was sweeter.Sk: Marek vedel, že toto je len začiatok niečoho veľkého.En: Marek knew this was just the beginning of something big. Vocabulary Words:buzzed: bzučaloimpeccably: vzornebulletin: nástenkepinned: pripichnutémotivational: motivačnépromotion: povýšeniequalified: kvalifikovanýfairness: spravodlivosťoupressure: tlakinsomnia: nespavosťresonated: rezonovalounity: jednotedecisive: rozhodujúcuevaluation: hodnotiacuemphasized: zdôraznilcompetition: konkurenciaexhaled: vydýchlatalented: talentovanídedicated: oddanícollaboration: spoluprácaambitions: ambíciesuccess: úspechshared: zdieľafriendship: ...
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  • From Storm to Solidarity: A Team's Journey in Tatry Mountains

    From Storm to Solidarity: A Team's Journey in Tatry Mountains
    Jun 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Storm to Solidarity: A Team's Journey in Tatry Mountains Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Juraj stál na začiatku turistického chodníka v pohorí Tatry a cítil jemný vánok letného rána.En: Juraj stood at the start of the hiking trail in the Tatry mountains, feeling the gentle breeze of the summer morning.Sk: Bol tu spolu so svojimi kolegami na tímovom výlete.En: He was there with his colleagues on a team outing.Sk: Vedľa neho stáli Zuzana a Iveta, pripravené na spoločný deň.En: Next to him stood Zuzana and Iveta, ready for a day of bonding.Sk: Vôňa borovicového lesa a divokých kvetov sa miešala v povetrí.En: The scent of the pine forest and wildflowers mingled in the air.Sk: Juraj vedel, že dnes je jeho šanca ukázať Zuzane, že vie viesť tím.En: Juraj knew that today was his chance to show Zuzana that he could lead the team.Sk: Zuzana, skúsená vedúca tímu, pozerala na svoj tím s nádychom neistí.En: Zuzana, an experienced team leader, looked at her team with a hint of uncertainty.Sk: Chcela sa znovu spojiť so svojimi kolegami, lebo v poslednom čase sa cítila odcudzená.En: She wanted to reconnect with her colleagues because she had recently felt distant.Sk: Iveta, nová členka tímu, sa cítila nesvoja a dúfala, že nájde svoje miesto medzi ostatnými.En: Iveta, the new team member, felt uneasy and hoped to find her place among the others.Sk: Cesta lesom bola nádherná.En: The journey through the forest was beautiful.Sk: Všemohúce vrchy sa týčili nad nimi, zelené lúky a farby kvetov ich sprevádzali.En: The majestic mountains towered above them, green meadows and colorful flowers accompanied them.Sk: Juraj, aby prelomil ľady, navrhol jednoduchú hru.En: To break the ice, Juraj suggested a simple game.Sk: Každý povedal niečo o sebe, čo nikto nevedel.En: Everyone said something about themselves that no one knew.Sk: Zuzana sa rozhodla urobiť krok do úzadia a dala priestor ostatným.En: Zuzana decided to take a step back and let others take the stage.Sk: Iveta sa odvážila zdieľať svoj nápad na zlepšenie pracovných postupov a ocitla sa v strede pozornosti.En: Iveta dared to share her idea for improving work processes and found herself in the spotlight.Sk: Keď vystupovali do vyšších polôh, obloha sa začala kaziť.En: As they climbed to higher altitudes, the sky began to change.Sk: Počasie sa zmenilo, a s tým prišla búrka.En: The weather shifted, and with it came a storm.Sk: Hromy sa ozývali naprieč dolinou.En: Thunder echoed across the valley.Sk: Každý pocítil obavy, ale Juraj bol prvý, kto konal.En: Everyone felt a hint of fear, but Juraj was the first to act.Sk: Navrhol, aby našli útočisko pod hustým porastom, kde budú v suchu.En: He suggested they find shelter under dense foliage, where they would stay dry.Sk: Zuzana v tejto situácii nechala na kolegov, aby sa prejavili.En: In this situation, Zuzana let her colleagues step up.Sk: Každý si vzal na starosť rúcho iného, ​​keď sa schovali pred dažďom.En: Everyone took care of each other as they hid from the rain.Sk: Iveta, hoci trochu vystrašená, pomáhala ostatným udržiavať pokoj.En: Despite feeling a bit frightened, Iveta helped keep everyone calm.Sk: Keď sa búrka stiahla, tím vystúpil zo svojho úkrytu so smiechom a pocitom úľavy.En: When the storm passed, the team emerged from their shelter with laughter and a sense of relief.Sk: Mračná sa rozplynuli a znova ich obkľúčila nádherná scenéria Tatier.En: The clouds dissipated, and they were once again surrounded by the breathtaking scenery of the Tatry.Sk: Juraj sa cítil posilnený svojimi rozhodnutiami počas dňa.En: Juraj felt empowered by his decisions throughout the day.Sk: Zuzana zistila, že môže dôverovať svojim ľuďom a cítila sa s nimi viac prepojená.En: Zuzana realized she could trust her people and felt more connected with them.Sk: Iveta sa už viac necítila ako cudzinka, ale ako súčasť rodiny.En: Iveta no longer felt like an outsider but as part of a family.Sk: Výlet skončil úspešným návratom na začiatok chodníka.En: The trip ended successfully with their return to the trailhead.Sk: Večer im zostávajú nezabudnuteľné chvíle a pocit súdržnosti, ktorá sa nedá len tak ľahko narušiť.En: They were left with unforgettable moments and a sense of solidarity that could not easily be broken.Sk: Na ceste späť domov všetci vedeli, že sú silnejší ako predtým a pripravení čeliť novým výzvam spoločne.En: On the way back home, everyone knew they were stronger than before and ready to face new challenges together. Vocabulary Words:gentle: jemnýbreeze: vánokcolleagues: kolegoviaouting: výletscent: vôňamingled: miešalaexperienced: skúsenáuncertainty: neistíreconnect: znovu spojiťmajestic: vsemohúcemeadows: ...
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  • Bunkered Laughter: Navigating Chaos with Cheese Chips

    Bunkered Laughter: Navigating Chaos with Cheese Chips
    Jun 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Bunkered Laughter: Navigating Chaos with Cheese Chips Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-06-27-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript:Sk: V podzemnom bunkri bolo ticho.En: In the underground bunker, it was silent.Sk: Len slabé svetlo lucerny odhalovalo chaos príprav.En: Only the faint light of a lantern revealed the chaos of the preparations.Sk: V lete bola vonku horúčava, ale Marek a Zuzana boli už dávno schovaní v chladnom úkryte.En: It was scorching hot outside in the summer, but Marek and Zuzana had long been hidden in the cool shelter.Sk: Miestna komunita zorganizovala simuláciu konca sveta.En: The local community had organized a simulation of the end of the world.Sk: Marek to bral vážne.En: Marek took it seriously.Sk: Zuzana to považovala za komédiu.En: Zuzana considered it a comedy.Sk: „Pripravený?“ spýtala sa Zuzana s úsmevom, nezabúdajúc si doberať Mareka.En: "Ready?" asked Zuzana with a smile, not forgetting to tease Marek.Sk: Ten netrpezlivo prezeral svoje zoznamy.En: He impatiently reviewed his lists.Sk: „Áno,“ odpovedal sebavedomo, no v hlave mu bežali myšlienky.En: "Yes," he replied confidently, but thoughts were running through his head.Sk: Všetko musí byť dokonalé.En: Everything had to be perfect.Sk: Zuzana sa zasmiala a hodila balíček na stôl.En: Zuzana laughed and tossed a package onto the table.Sk: „Pozri, niečo som priniesla.“En: "Look, I brought something."Sk: Marek sa pozrel bližšie.En: Marek looked closer.Sk: Potiahol nosom.En: He sniffed.Sk: „Fuj! To čo je?“En: "Ugh! What is that?"Sk: „Majú zvláštnu vôňu, nie?“ smiala sa Zuzana.En: "They have a peculiar smell, don't they?" laughed Zuzana.Sk: Boli to syrové chipsy.En: They were cheese chips.Sk: O chvíľu sa okolo bunkra začala šíriť štipľavá vôňa.En: Soon, a sharp smell started to spread around the bunker.Sk: Marek stuhol.En: Marek froze.Sk: Zuzana sa nemohla prestať smiať.En: Zuzana couldn't stop laughing.Sk: „No, aspoň komáre neprídu,“ žartovala.En: "Well, at least the mosquitoes won't come," she joked.Sk: Marek však vedel, že situáciu musí zvládnuť.En: However, Marek knew he had to handle the situation.Sk: Prešiel k police s potrebami a hľadal riešenie.En: He went to the supply shelf and searched for a solution.Sk: Náhle chytil ventilátor na batérie a začal ho umiestňovať.En: Suddenly, he grabbed a battery-powered fan and began positioning it.Sk: Zapol ho smerom k malej vetracej šachte. Zúfalo dúfal, že to pomôže aspoň trochu.En: He turned it on towards the small ventilation shaft, desperately hoping it would help at least a little.Sk: Zuzana pozorovala jeho úsiliu.En: Zuzana watched his efforts.Sk: „Neboj sa, Marek, to zvládneme,“ povzbudila ho.En: "Don't worry, Marek, we'll manage," she encouraged him.Sk: Pokúsila sa zamávať rukami, aby aspoň rozptýlila vzduch.En: She tried waving her hands to at least disperse the air.Sk: Súhra vedy a improvizácie urobila svoje.En: The combination of science and improvisation did the trick.Sk: Pomaly, ale iste, vzduch začal získavať svoj prirodzený pach.En: Slowly but surely, the air began to regain its natural scent.Sk: Marek sa uvoľnil, trochu na sebe zabával.En: Marek relaxed, slightly amused at himself.Sk: „Možno by som mal do zoznamu pridať likvidátor pachu,“ povedal žartom.En: "Maybe I should add an odor eliminator to the list," he joked.Sk: Keď smrad konečne zmizol, obaja si sadli na úzke postele v bunkri.En: When the stink finally disappeared, both sat down on the narrow beds in the bunker.Sk: Nachádzali sa v situácii, akú si ani nevedeli predstaviť, a predsa to nakoniec všetko vydržali.En: They found themselves in a situation they couldn't even imagine, yet they endured it in the end.Sk: „Vieš, Marek,“ začala Zuzana, „nie všetko sa dá naplánovať. Ale zvládli sme to.“En: "You know, Marek," Zuzana began, "not everything can be planned. But we handled it."Sk: Marek prikývol.En: Marek nodded.Sk: Uvedomil si, že niekedy je lepšie byť flexibilný než držať sa každého plánu.En: He realized that sometimes it's better to be flexible than to stick to every plan.Sk: Zuzana si oprela hlavu o stenu.En: Zuzana leaned her head against the wall.Sk: „Možno by som mala začať pripravovať vlastný plán,“ dodala s humorom.En: "Maybe I should start preparing my own plan," she added with humor.Sk: Marek sa usmial.En: Marek smiled.Sk: Už sa nebál o tom, že niečo nevyšlo podľa predstáv.En: He was no longer worried that something didn't go as planned.Sk: Dôležité bolo sa s tým vyrovnať.En: What was important was dealing with it.Sk: Našli sme riešenie a prežili.En: They found a solution and survived.Sk: To bolo víťazstvo.En: That was a victory.Sk: Takto sa v malom bunkri zrodilo nové priateľstvo, zocelené smiechom a syrovými chipsami.En: Thus, in...
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