{"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":"How a Mischievous Swan Made My Lake Picnic Instantly Memorable","slug":"how-a-mischievous-swan-made-my-lake-picnic-instantly-memorable","published_at":"2026-07-22T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovenian-6820879/how-a-mischievous-swan-made-my-lake-picnic-instantly-memorable","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovenian-6820879","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-01-sl","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73115359/2026_07_22_22_34_01_sl_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovenian : How a Mischievous Swan Made My Lake Picnic Instantly Memorable Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript: Sl: Matej je sedel na mehki odeji ob Blejskem jezeru. En: Matej sat on a soft blanket by Blejsko jezero. Sl: Sonce je sijalo na gladino vode in ustvarjalo zlate odseve, ki so hipnotizirali. En: The sun shone on the surface of the water, creating golden reflections that were mesmerizing. Sl: Nad jezerom je ležal grad na hribu, obdan z bujnimi drevesi. En: Above the lake, there lay a castle on the hill, surrounded by lush trees. Sl: Dan je bil čudovit za piknik. En: It was a perfect day for a picnic. Sl: Matej je razprostrl svojo piknik košaro, polno dobrot: sveže sendviče, sadje in hladen sok. En: Matej spread out his picnic basket, full of delights: fresh sandwiches, fruit, and cold juice. Sl: Na trenutke je pogledal okoli, da bi našel najboljši kotiček za fotografiranje. En: Occasionally, he looked around to find the best spot for a photo. Sl: Rad je objavljal slike na Instagramu in sanjal o popolnem prizoru. En: He liked posting pictures on Instagram and dreamed of the perfect scene. Sl: Medtem ko je Matej občudoval jezero, se je približala silhueta – labod. En: As Matej admired the lake, a silhouette approached—a swan. Sl: Lepa, a nasilno radovedna ptica. En: A beautiful, yet aggressively curious bird. Sl: Labod se je tiho bližal Matejevi košari. En: The swan silently approached Matej's basket. Sl: Matej je zakrbljeno pogledal. En: Matej looked worried. Sl: \"Ne, ne moj sendvič! En: \"Not my sandwich!\" Sl: \" je rekel sam pri sebi. En: he said to himself. Sl: Matej je vedel, da se bo moral soočiti s ptičem. 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