{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Slovenian","slug":"fluentfiction-slovenian-6820879","podcast_index_feed_id":6820879,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005821/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f620c7bdb74e02bbc8264176a5cc5e6d.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"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 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 Lake Bled, Postojna Cave, or Ljubljana Castle? Maybe you want to speak Slovenian with your grandparents from Ljubljana? 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En: Spring days in Ljubljana are something special. Sl: Ljubljanica počasi teče, cvetlice ob reki pa se šopirijo v pisanih barvah. En: The Ljubljanica river flows slowly, and the flowers along the river boast vibrant colors. Sl: Kavarne ob njej so kot nalašč za popoldansko posedanje. En: The cafés nearby are perfect for afternoon lounging. Sl: Maja je sedela v eni izmed teh kavarn, izgubljena v mislih o prihodnosti po končanem študiju. En: Maja was sitting in one of these cafés, lost in thoughts about the future after finishing her studies. Sl: Na mizi je bila še ena rezina Prekmurske gibanice. En: On the table, there was one more slice of Prekmurska gibanica. Sl: Prav zadnja kos. En: The very last piece. Sl: Slastna, z vonjem po makovih semenih in cimetu. En: Delicious, with a scent of poppy seeds and cinnamon. Sl: Majo je mikalo, da bi si jo privoščila. En: Maja was tempted to indulge. Sl: Hkrati pa se je izza nje pojavil Luka, ki je prav tako opazil sladki zaklad. En: At the same time, Luka appeared behind her, who had also noticed the sweet treasure. Sl: \"Ali še tole zadnjo?\" je vprašal Luka, s kančkom oklevanja v glasu. En: \"Do you want this last one?\" Luka asked, with a hint of hesitation in his voice. Sl: Maja se je nasmehnila. En: Maja smiled. Sl: \"Imam predlog. Delimo?\" je predlagala. En: \"I have a suggestion. Shall we share?\" she proposed. Sl: S komaj opazno zadrego sta sedla za isto mizo. En: With barely noticeable awkwardness, they sat at the same table. 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