{"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":"First-Day Bravery: Luka's Leap into High School Friendships","slug":"first-day-bravery-luka-s-leap-into-high-school-friendships","published_at":"2026-09-11T07:54:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovenian-6820879/first-day-bravery-luka-s-leap-into-high-school-friendships","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovenian-6820879","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-11-07-38-19-sl","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75065202/2026_09_11_07_38_19_sl_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovenian : First-Day Bravery: Luka's Leap into High School Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-09-11-07-38-19-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Luka je stal na robu zlatega peska, kjer se je plaža srečevala z modro vodo. En: Luka stood on the edge of the golden sand, where the beach met the blue water. Sl: Sonce je sijalo močno, a prijetno, in veter je nežno pihal, nosil s seboj vonj po morju. En: The sun shone brightly yet pleasantly, and the wind blew gently, carrying the scent of the sea. Sl: Za njim je ležala šola, zgradba, ki je bila danes polna življenja, ko so se šolarji premikali po jesensko obarvanem dvorišču. En: Behind him was the school, a building full of life today, as the students moved across the autumn-colored courtyard. Sl: Luka je bil nemiren. En: Luka felt restless. Sl: Prvi dan srednje šole. En: The first day of high school. Sl: Njegovo srce je hitreje bilo, ko je opazoval sošolce. En: His heart beat faster as he observed his classmates. Sl: Nekateri so se smejali, nekateri govorili, vsi pa so že našli svoje majhne skupinice. En: Some were laughing, some talking, but all had already found their small groups. Sl: Luka si je želel najti prijatelje, pa vendar ga je bilo strah, da ga ne bi sprejeli. En: Luka wanted to find friends, but he was afraid of not being accepted. Sl: Bil je nekoliko sramežljiv in pogosto ni vedel, kako začeti pogovor. En: He was somewhat shy and often didn't know how to start a conversation. Sl: Odločil se je, da ne bo stal ob strani. En: He decided not to stand aside. Sl: V bližini je opazil skupino, ki se je zdela prijazna. En: Nearby, he noticed a group that seemed friendly. Sl: Z globokim vdihom je Luka naredil prvi korak proti njim. 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