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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.

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  • Under Pressure: A Tale of Integrity and Innovation in Ljubljana

    Under Pressure: A Tale of Integrity and Innovation in Ljubljana
    Jun 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Under Pressure: A Tale of Integrity and Innovation in Ljubljana Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-06-29-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljana je bila vroča tistega poletja.En: Ljubljana was hot that summer.Sl: V visokem večnadstropnem poslovnem centru so klimatizirane pisarne doneli od zvokov tipkovnic in telefonskih klicev.En: In the tall, multi-story business center, the air-conditioned offices echoed with the sounds of keyboards and phone calls.Sl: Sonce je svetilo skozi velika okna, ki so ponujala pogled na mesto, medtem ko sta Mateja in Tomaž sedela v svoji majhni pisarni.En: The sun shone through large windows that offered a view of the city, while Mateja and Tomaž sat in their small office.Sl: Mateja je bila zaskrbljena.En: Mateja was worried.Sl: Na mizi je imel svoj kraj kopico dokumentov.En: On the desk, she had a stack of documents.Sl: V mislih pa ji je hodilo na njenega bolnega očeta doma.En: Her thoughts were on her sick father at home.Sl: Potrebovala je ta bonus, ki ga obljubljajo, če bodo uspešno dokončali projekt.En: She needed that promised bonus if they successfully completed the project.Sl: Na drugi strani je Tomaž skušal ohraniti vedrino.En: On the other hand, Tomaž was trying to maintain a positive outlook.Sl: Vedel je, kako pomembno je, da bo ta projekt uspešen, saj bi z njim zagotovil stabilnost za svojo družino.En: He knew how important it was for the project to succeed since it would ensure stability for his family.Sl: Oba sta bila izčrpana.En: Both of them were exhausted.Sl: Projekt je zašel na težko pot.En: The project had taken a difficult turn.Sl: Njihov šef, gospod Novak, je bil strog in nestrpen.En: Their boss, Mr. Novak, was strict and impatient.Sl: Rok je bil skoraj tukaj, vendar so se pojavile nepredvidene težave.En: The deadline was almost here, but unforeseen problems had arisen.Sl: Financiranje se je nihalo na nitki in pritiski so bili vse večji.En: Funding was hanging by a thread, and the pressures were increasing.Sl: "Morava narediti nekaj," je rekla Mateja, ko je pogledala proti Tomažu.En: "We have to do something," Mateja said, looking towards Tomaž.Sl: "Potrebujem ta bonus, da pomagam očetu.En: "I need this bonus to help my father.Sl: Sama ne morem več.En: I can't do it alone anymore."Sl: ""Mati, tudi jaz sem zaskrbljen.En: "Mati, I'm worried too.Sl: Potrebujem to delo," je odvrnil Tomaž.En: I need this job," Tomaž replied.Sl: "Ampak kaj, če obidemo nekaj malenkosti?En: "But what if we skip some small details?Sl: Tako bi lahko ujeli rok.En: That way, we could meet the deadline."Sl: "Mateja ga je pogledala v oči.En: Mateja looked him in the eyes.Sl: Videla je njegovo bojazen.En: She saw his anxiety.Sl: "To ni prav, Tomaž," je rekla.En: "That's not right, Tomaž," she said.Sl: "Če to naredimo, tvegamo celoten projekt.En: "If we do that, we risk the entire project.Sl: Kaj pa, če prosim za pomoč Ivana?En: How about I ask Ivan for help?Sl: Je izkušeni sodelavec.En: He's an experienced colleague.Sl: Mogoče ima kakšno rešitev.En: Maybe he has a solution."Sl: "Tomaž je omahoval, nato pa prikimal.En: Tomaž hesitated, then nodded.Sl: "V redu.En: "Alright.Sl: Poskusimo po tvoje.En: Let's try your way.Sl: Mogoče bo res kaj predlagal.En: Maybe he will indeed suggest something."Sl: "Mateja se je na hitro obrnila.En: Mateja quickly turned around.Sl: Šla je k Ivanu, ki je bil vedno pripravljen pomagati.En: She went to Ivan, who was always ready to help.Sl: Poslušal je njene težave in se usedel, da jih preuči.En: He listened to her problems and sat down to examine them.Sl: Predlagal je novo strategijo, povsem drugačen pristop, vendar tak, ki bi lahko deloval.En: He suggested a new strategy, a completely different approach, but one that might work.Sl: S Tomažem sta ves preostali dan delala skupaj po Ivanovi ideji.En: Mateja and Tomaž spent the rest of the day working together on Ivan's idea.Sl: Zdi se, da sta našla rešitev.En: It seemed they had found a solution.Sl: Ko je nov rok prišel, je bil njihov projekt pripravljen.En: When the new deadline arrived, their project was ready.Sl: Šef Novak je bil presenečen nad njuno predstavitvijo.En: Boss Novak was surprised by their presentation.Sl: Hvalil ju je za inovativnost in trud.En: He praised them for their innovation and hard work.Sl: Projekt je bil velik uspeh.En: The project was a great success.Sl: Mateja je dobila bonus in lahko je pomagala očetu.En: Mateja received the bonus and was able to help her father.Sl: Tomaž je pridobil samozavest in občutek varnosti v svojem delu.En: Tomaž gained confidence and a sense of security in his work.Sl: Mateja je spoznala, da lahko prosi za pomoč, ne da bi se počutila šibko.En: Mateja realized that she could ask for help without feeling weak.Sl: In Tomaž se je naučil, kako pomembno je delati kot ekipa in ohraniti integriteto.En: And Tomaž ...
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  • Blossoming Success: Anja's Eco-Friendly Flower Revolution

    Blossoming Success: Anja's Eco-Friendly Flower Revolution
    Jun 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Blossoming Success: Anja's Eco-Friendly Flower Revolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-06-28-22-34-01-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Ljubljanska mestna tržnica je v sredini poletja živahna in barvita.En: The Ljubljanska city market is lively and colorful in the middle of summer.Sl: Lokali hodijo med stojnicami, polnimi svežih, lokalnih izdelkov.En: Locals walk among the stalls, full of fresh, local products.Sl: Anja je na svoji stojnici pregibala cvetlične aranžmaje, ki jih je skrbno izdelovala doma.En: Anja was arranging flower displays at her stall, which she had carefully crafted at home.Sl: Njen cilj je bil jasen: pritegniti več kupcev in zaslužiti dovolj, da bi odprla pravo cvetličarno.En: Her goal was clear: to attract more customers and earn enough to open a real flower shop.Sl: Na tržnici sta bila tudi Matej in Luka, vsak s svojo stojnico.En: At the market were also Matej and Luka, each with their own stall.Sl: Matej je prodajal sveže sadje in zelenjavo, Luka pa domače mesne dobrote.En: Matej sold fresh fruits and vegetables, while Luka offered homemade meat delicacies.Sl: Tržnica je bila polna konkurence, a Anja si je želela izstopati.En: The market was full of competition, but Anja wanted to stand out.Sl: Njeni cvetovi so bili sveži in lepi, toda stojnica ni izstopala.En: Her flowers were fresh and beautiful, but the stall didn't stand out.Sl: V toplih sončnih žarkih se ji je porodila ideja.En: In the warm sunbeams, an idea came to her.Sl: Odločila se je, da preuredi svojo stojnico s posebnimi, okolju prijaznimi materiali.En: She decided to redesign her stall with special, eco-friendly materials.Sl: Iz starih lesenih škatel je ustvarila edinstvene police, cvetove pa je zložila v zanimive oblike.En: From old wooden boxes, she created unique shelves and arranged the flowers into interesting shapes.Sl: Vsaka cvetlična kreacija je nosila sporočilo o trajnosti.En: Each floral creation carried a message of sustainability.Sl: Medtem ko je Anja urejala svojo malo cvetličarno, je mimo prišla znana lokalna vplivnica.En: While Anja was tending to her little flower shop, a well-known local influencer passed by.Sl: Njeno ime je bilo Neža, znala je prepoznati unikatne ideje.En: Her name was Neža, and she knew how to recognize unique ideas.Sl: Anjina dekoracija jo je pritegnila in navdušena je posnela nekaj slik ter jih takoj delila na socialna omrežja.En: Anja's decoration caught her eye, and she excitedly took some photos and immediately shared them on social media.Sl: Zgodilo se je čarobno.En: Something magical happened.Sl: Anja je naenkrat začela prejemati klice in sporočila.En: Anja suddenly started receiving calls and messages.Sl: Novi kupci, očarani nad njenimi naravnimi in ekološkimi cvetličnimi aranžmaji, so se vrstili pri njeni stojnici.En: New customers, enchanted by her natural and eco-friendly floral arrangements, lined up at her stall.Sl: Kmalu je prejela tudi nekaj ponudb za sodelovanje z lokalnimi eko-hoteli, ki so želeli urediti svoje prostore v njenem stilu.En: Soon she received several offers to collaborate with local eco-hotels that wanted to decorate their spaces in her style.Sl: Anja je bila vzhičena.En: Anja was elated.Sl: Njena trda dela in edinstven pristop sta se izplačala.En: Her hard work and unique approach had paid off.Sl: Z zaupanjem je gledala naprej, vedoč, da je na pravi poti.En: She looked forward with confidence, knowing that she was on the right path.Sl: Njena predanost trajnosti in naravi ji ni prinesla le finančnega uspeha, temveč tudi veliko zadovoljstvo in samozavest.En: Her dedication to sustainability and nature had brought her not only financial success but also great satisfaction and confidence.Sl: Ljubljanska mestna tržnica je še naprej brbotala s svojo poletno energijo, a Anja je zdaj vedela, da je našla svoje mesto med vrtnicami in sončnicami.En: The Ljubljanska city market continued to buzz with its summer energy, but Anja now knew she had found her place among the roses and sunflowers. Vocabulary Words:lively: živahnacolorful: barvitastall: stojnicaarranging: pregibalacrafted: izdelovaladelicacies: dobrotecompetition: konkurencastand out: izstopatiwarm sunbeams: toplih sončnih žarkihredesign: preuredieco-friendly: okolju prijaznimishelves: policearranged: zložilasustainability: trajnostitending: urejalainfluencer: vplivnicarecognize: prepoznatiunique: unikatnedecoration: dekoracijaenchanted: očaranifloral: cvetličnimicollaborate: sodelovanjeelated: vzhičenadedication: predanostsatisfaction: zadovoljstvoconfidence: samozavestpath: potfinancial: finančnegabuzz: brbotala
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    13 mins
  • The Brave Discoverer: A Journey Beneath Postojnska Jama

    The Brave Discoverer: A Journey Beneath Postojnska Jama
    Jun 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: The Brave Discoverer: A Journey Beneath Postojnska Jama Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sl/episode/2025-06-27-22-34-02-sl Story Transcript:Sl: Bojan stoji pred vhodom v Postojnsko jamo.En: Bojan stands in front of the entrance to Postojnska jama.Sl: Okoli njega se zbirajo sošolci.En: His classmates gather around him.Sl: Poletno sonce greje njihova hrbta, a znotraj jame je hladno in skrivnostno.En: The summer sun warms their backs, but inside the cave, it's cold and mysterious.Sl: Profesorica Anja z navdušenjem vodi skupino.En: Professor Anja enthusiastically leads the group.Sl: "To je dan, da odkrijemo čarobni svet pod Zemljo," pove učencem.En: "Today is the day to discover the magical world beneath the Earth," she tells the students.Sl: Maja medtem pripravlja svoj fotoaparat.En: Meanwhile, Maja prepares her camera.Sl: "Utrinek ali dva, pa se boš spomnil tega dneva za vedno," se nasmehne Bojanu.En: "A snapshot or two, and you'll remember this day forever," she smiles at Bojan.Sl: Bojan kima, a njegov um je drugje.En: Bojan nods, but his mind is elsewhere.Sl: Potrebuje nekaj več kot slike.En: He needs something more than pictures.Sl: Hoče najti nekaj posebnega, nekaj, kar bo pokazalo sošolcem in Anji.En: He wants to find something special, something that will impress his classmates and Anja.Sl: Skupina vstopi v jamo in že od začetka je vse čudovito – stalaktiti visijo kot ledene sveče, voda kaplja z višine in oblikuje nenavadne oblike.En: The group enters the cave, and from the very beginning, everything is wonderful – stalactites hang like icicles, water drips from above, forming unusual shapes.Sl: Bojan je poln pričakovanj.En: Bojan is full of anticipation.Sl: Rad bi zapustil pota, po katerih stopajo vsi turisti.En: He wants to stray from the paths all the tourists walk.Sl: Ko skupina doseže široko dvorano, Bojan opazi skriti prehod.En: When the group reaches a wide hall, Bojan notices a hidden passage.Sl: Na hitro se ozre okoli – profesorica Anja je zaspana ob predavanju vodiča, Maja fotografira.En: He quickly looks around – Professor Anja is drowsy during the guide's lecture, Maja is taking photos.Sl: "Zdaj ali nikoli," si pove v mislih.En: "Now or never," he tells himself mentally.Sl: Snežno bele stene ga vodijo globlje, korak po korak.En: Snow-white walls lead him further, step by step.Sl: "Samo nekaj trenutkov," si obljubi.En: "Just a few moments," he promises himself.Sl: Nenadoma zagleda nekaj drugačnega – majhno dvorano s čudovitim, nedotaknjenim skalnim tvorbom.En: Suddenly, he sees something different – a small chamber with a magnificent, untouched rock formation.Sl: Navdušenje ga prevzame.En: Enthusiasm overwhelms him.Sl: "Uspelo mi je," vzdihne ves sklonjen nad tvorbo.En: "I did it," he sighs, bent over the formation.Sl: A poti nazaj ni takoj jasno.En: But the way back isn't immediately clear.Sl: Na trenutke sliši odmev skupine, a slišal je tudi drugo, bolj panično – mogoče njegov napredujoč strah.En: At times he hears the group's echo, but he also hears something else, more panicky – maybe his growing fear.Sl: "Kaj pa, če bo resen problem, če me ne najdejo?En: "What if there will be a serious problem if they don't find me?"Sl: " misli v glavi napolni.En: thoughts fill his head.Sl: Prične klicati skupino.En: He starts calling out to the group.Sl: Maja in Anja slišita njegov glas.En: Maja and Anja hear his voice.Sl: Hitro obvestijo vodiča.En: They quickly inform the guide.Sl: "Bojan je pogrešan," kriči Maja.En: "Bojan is missing," Maja shouts.Sl: Vodič takoj organizira iskanje.En: The guide immediately organizes a search.Sl: Kmalu, z veliko sreče in še več vztrajnosti, najdejo Bojana.En: Soon, with a lot of luck and even more persistence, they find Bojan.Sl: Medtem ko se vračajo na pot, Maja in Anja navajajo, da je Bojan heroj, njegov vzdevek je zdaj "odkritelj".En: As they return to the path, Maja and Anja state that Bojan is a hero, his nickname now is "the discoverer."Sl: Ni odkril nobenega minerala, a zgodb o njegovem pogumu je dovolj.En: He didn't discover any mineral, but there are enough stories about his bravery.Sl: Ko je vse končano, Bojan stoji ob izhodu.En: When it's all over, Bojan stands at the exit.Sl: Topli žarki sonca ga grejejo.En: Warm rays of sun warm him.Sl: Anja se smehlja, Maja ga posname.En: Anja smiles, Maja takes his picture.Sl: "Videti je, kot da veš, kaj ti je res pomembno," mu reče Anja.En: "Seems like you know what's truly important to you," Anja tells him.Sl: Bojan se nasmehne in prikima.En: Bojan smiles and nods.Sl: Čutiti je življenje, si misli, ni le v odkritju, ampak tudi v prisotnostih tistih, ki te podpirajo.En: Feeling alive, he thinks, is not just in discovery but also in the presence of those who support you.Sl: To je resnična vrednost tega dne.En: This is the true value of this day. Vocabulary Words:entrance: ...
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