{"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: Matej was excited. Sl: Bilo je lepo pomladno popoldne in on ter Maja sta se sprehajala ob Blejskem jezeru. En: It was a lovely spring afternoon and he and Maja were walking by Blejsko jezero. Sl: Sonce je sijalo, veter pa je nežno pihal skozi zelene drevesne krošnje. En: The sun was shining, and the wind was gently blowing through the green treetops. Sl: Okrog jezera so cvetlele rože, ptice so pele. En: Around the lake, flowers were blooming, and birds were singing. Sl: Matej si ni mogel predstavljati boljšega trenutka za prvi zmenek z Majo. En: Matej couldn't imagine a better moment for a first date with Maja. Sl: \"Imaš rada vožnjo s čolnom? En: \"Do you like boat rides?\" Sl: \" je vprašal Matej in pokazal na čolnarja, ki je čakal ob obali. En: Matej asked, pointing to the boatman waiting by the shore. Sl: Maja je pomežiknila in se nasmehnila: \"Seveda, samo upam, da si dober veslač. En: Maja winked and smiled: \"Of course, I just hope you're a good rower.\" Sl: \"Matej je naravno vzel to kot izziv in samozavestno dejal: \"Ne skrbi, vse imam pod nadzorom. En: Matej naturally took this as a challenge and confidently said, \"Don't worry, I've got everything under control.\" Sl: \"Tako sta se posedla v čoln, Matej pa je prevzel vesla iz rok presenečenega vodnika. En: So, they sat down in the boat, and Matej took the oars from the surprised guide. Sl: Zamišljal si je, kako pomirjujoče in romantično bo menevrirati po mirni vodi, a resničnost je bila drugačna. 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