FluentFiction - Slovak

FluentFiction - Slovak

Are you ready to supercharge your Slovak 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 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. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Bratislava, Košice, or High Tatras? Maybe you want to speak Slovak with your grandparents from Banská Bystrica? 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, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Slovak listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Zlepšte svoje počúvacie schopnosti s našimi slovenskými príbehmi ešte dnes!

Episodes

August 18, 2025 15 mins
Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Culinary Quest: Discovering the Heart of Bratislava Market
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-02-sk

Story Transcript:

Sk: V slnečný letný deň sa Námestie SNP v Bratislave hemžilo ľuďmi.
En: On a sunny summer day, Námestie SNP in Bratislava was bustling with people.

Sk: Vzduch bol nasýtený vôňou čerstvého pečiva, korenín a byliniek.
En: Th...
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Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Mystery Unveiled: The Hidden Secrets of Bratislava's Museum
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-02-sk

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Sk: Letné slnko svietilo jasne nad Bratislavou, keď Matej s Petrou vstúpili do chladných sál Prírodovedného múzea.
En: The summer sun shone brightly over Bratislava as Matej and Petra entered the cool halls of the Prírodo...
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Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Bratislava's Elections: Bridging Generational Gaps
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-02-sk

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Sk: Bolo teplé letné ráno v Bratislave.
En: It was a warm summer morning in Bratislava.

Sk: Staré mesto sa pomaly prebúdzalo k životu.
En: The old town was slowly waking up to life.

Sk: Poblíž hlavnej ulice sa v miestnom komunitnom c...
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Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Bluffing Through Bratislava: A Poker Night to Remember
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-sk

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Sk: V teplý letný večer, Bratislava pomaly zaspávala.
En: On a warm summer evening, Bratislava was slowly falling asleep.

Sk: V útulnej vinárni, zahalenej do šera s drevenými stolmi a jemnou vravou, sedela skupinka zapálených h...
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Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Loneliness to Connection: Marek's Urban Transformation
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-sk

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Sk: Marek stál pred veľkým skleneným oknom v svojej novo zamestnaneckej kancelárii.
En: Marek stood in front of the large glass window in his new office at his job.

Sk: Z jeho pohľadu sa na rušnej ulici mihal život letného...
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Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Rainy Relocation: A Day of Challenges and Triumphs
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fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-sk

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Sk: Letné slnko svietilo jasne na zelené krajiny okolo Zámku Zelený.
En: The summer sun shone brightly on the green lands around Zámku Zelený.

Sk: Taký krásny deň na presťahovanie.
En: Such a beautiful day for moving.

Sk: Jozef, ambi...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Friendship and Farewells: A Journey Beyond Goodbyes
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: Slnečné svetlo dopadalo na Vienna International Airport, kde život bzučal ako úle čmeliakov.
    En: Sunlight fell on Vienna International Airport, where life buzzed like bumblebee hives.

    Sk: Cestujúci sa ponáhľali k svojim bránam...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Discovering Atlantis: A Diver's Quest for History's Secret City
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: Ladislav stál na palube výskumnej lode, pozorujúc vlny, ako jemne hladili pobrežie.
    En: Ladislav stood on the deck of the research ship, watching the waves gently caress the shore.

    Sk: Leto pri Moríce bolo v plnom ...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: When Rivalry Breeds Respect: A Tale from Dom Freelandrov
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: V Bratislave, kde slnko počas leta horí ulicami, bola jedna útulná kaviareň s názvom "Dom Freelandrov".
    En: In Bratislava, where the sun blazes through the streets during summer, there was a cozy café named "Dom Freeland...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Bratislava's Gallery: A Student's Quest for Creative Freedom
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-09-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: Slnečné letné lúče skrášľovali Bratislavu, keď Marek a Nina vstúpili do Slovenskej národnej galérie.
    En: The sunny summer rays beautified Bratislava as Marek and Nina entered the Slovak National Gallery.

    Sk: Vonku bol...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Fear to Friendship: Conquering Heights in Bratislava
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-08-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: V lete, keď Bratislava žiarila slnečnými lúčmi, Marek a Zuzana stáli pred vysokým mrakodrapom.
    En: In the summer, when Bratislava glowed with sun rays, Marek and Zuzana stood in front of a tall skyscraper.

    Sk: Tento elegantný...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Secrets, Rivalry, and Redemption in High School Elections
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: Karlštejnská stredná škola žila vo víre letného slnka a volieb do študentskej rady.
    En: Karlštejnská Secondary School was buzzing with the energy of the summer sun and student council elections.

    Sk: Na stenách viseli far...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unlocking Mysteries: A Risky Adventure to Remember
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-06-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: Letné slnko svietilo nad zelenými horami, kde sa skrývala tajomná laboratórium.
    En: The summer sun shone over the green mountains, where a mysterious laboratórium was hidden.

    Sk: V stredoškolskej triede panovalo napätie očakáva...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Finding Confidence: Jozef's Journey from Doubt to Belief
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: V letnom Bratislavskom popoludní bol kaviareň na rohu Moyzesovej ulice plná svetla a vône kávy.
    En: On a summer afternoon in Bratislava, the café on the corner of Moyzesova Street was full of light and the aroma of coffe...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Stormy Markets: How Friendship Saved the Day
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: Na trhovisku vymetali teplé letné slnko ostré lúče.
    En: At the market, the warm summer sun swept sharp rays.

    Sk: Stánky plné miestnych výrobkov a ovocia žiarili farbami a vôňami.
    En: Stalls full of local products and fruits shone with...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Burnout to Balance: A Story of Friendship and Support
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: V Bratislave, v tichej rezidenčnej štvrti, bola malá bytovka, v ktorej bývali Jozef a Mária.
    En: In Bratislava, in a quiet residential district, there was a small apartment building where Jozef and Mária lived.

    Sk: Leto...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Summer Showers Spark Unexpected Connections in Bratislava
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-02-22-34-01-sk

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    Sk: Bratislava je krásna v lete.
    En: Bratislava is beautiful in the summer.

    Sk: Staré mesto jej dodáva zvláštnu atmosféru.
    En: The old town gives it a special atmosphere.

    Sk: Marek kráča po námestí.
    En: Marek walks through the ...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Unveiling the Mystery: A Patient's Disappearance Solved
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-08-01-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: V nemocnici svietilo letné slnko cez úzke okná psychiatrického oddelenia.
    En: In the hospital, the summer sun shone through the narrow windows of the psychiatric department.

    Sk: Svetlo sa odrážalo od sterilne bielych stien...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: A Seized Past: Redemption and Renewal in Bratislava
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-31-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: Letné slnko svietilo v plnej sile na ruchom naplnené ulice Bratislavy.
    En: The summer sun shone in full force on the bustling streets of Bratislava.

    Sk: Okoloidúci sa snažili ukryť v tieni, ale políciajšná stanica na rohu ulic...
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    Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Markets to Memories: Ondrej's Culinary Gdynia Journey
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    fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2025-07-30-22-34-02-sk

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    Sk: Ondrej stál na okraji trhoviska v Gdyni.
    En: Ondrej stood on the edge of the marketplace in Gdynia.

    Sk: Slnko svietilo a jemný vietor poháňal vôňu čerstvých paradajok a byliniek jeho smerom.
    En: The sun was shining, and ...
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