{"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":342,"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? Our po…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:24:08.466018+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovenian-6820879"},"episode":{"title":"Crossing Bridges: Finding Strength in Vulnerability","slug":"crossing-bridges-finding-strength-in-vulnerability","published_at":"2026-09-13T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovenian-6820879/crossing-bridges-finding-strength-in-vulnerability","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovenian-6820879","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-13-07-38-20-sl","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75100022/2026_09_13_07_38_20_sl_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovenian : Crossing Bridges: Finding Strength in Vulnerability Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-13-07-38-20-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Miha je stal na začetku Tromostovja v Ljubljani, kjer je veter nežno premikal jesensko listje, ki se je barvito lesketalo v sončni svetlobi. En: Miha stood at the beginning of the Tromostovje in Ljubljana, where the wind gently stirred the autumn leaves, which shimmered colorfully in the sunlight. Sl: Počutil se je ujeto, med množico ljudi, ki so hiteli čez most. En: He felt trapped among the crowd of people rushing across the bridge. Sl: Običajno bi bil miren, a danes ga je navdajala skrivna tesnoba. En: Usually, he remained calm, but today he was filled with a secret anxiety. Sl: Njegova glava se je vrtela. En: His head was spinning. Sl: \"Globoko vdihni,\" si je Miha rekel tiho, da ga nihče ne bi slišal. En: \"Take a deep breath,\" Miha told himself quietly enough that no one would hear. Sl: Kljubotoval je proti tokovom drugih sprehajalcev. En: He waded against the streams of other walkers. Sl: Pred sabo je videl Klaro, ki ga je čakala na drugi strani mostu. En: Ahead of him, he saw Klara, waiting for him on the other side of the bridge. Sl: Bila je nasmejana, lepa kot vedno. En: She was smiling, beautiful as always. Sl: Miha si je globoko želel priti do nje, a vsak korak je bil izziv. En: Miha deeply desired to reach her, but each step was a challenge. Sl: Miha je poskusil obdržati mirno zunanjost, čeprav se mu je srce razbijalo. En: Miha tried to maintain a calm exterior, even though his heart was pounding. Sl: Počasi se je premikal naprej, pogosto se ustavljal in se pretvarjal, da občuduje pogled na Ljubljanico, ki je pod mostom spokojno tekla. 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