Today's episode is about the military service in socialist Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say “Shut up and work!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a traditional folk song about going in the army. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the military service in socialist Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say “Shut up and work!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a traditional folk song about going i...

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Fluent Fiction - Catalan: Mysterious Street Artist Sparks La Rambla Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Rambla bullia de vida.En: La Rambla was teeming with life.Ca: L'aire de tardor acariciava la pell dels vianants.En: The autumn air caressed the skin of the passersby.Ca: Els carrers eren plens de turistes i locals, encara embogits per la festa de La Mercè, que acabava de passar.En: The

Fluent Fiction - Korean: Capturing Autumn: A Heartwarming Tale of Friendship and Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ko/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-20-ko Story Transcript:Ko: 설악산 국립공원에는 화려한 가을의 색이 가득했다.En: Seoraksan National Park was filled with the brilliant colors of autumn.Ko: 이제 막 시작된 추석 연휴에, 학생들은 들뜬 마음으로 자연의 아름다움을 즐기고 있었다.En: At the beginning of the Chuseok holiday, students were eagerly enjoying the beauty of nature.Ko: 설악산의 공기는 맑고 시원했으며, 절경 같은 풍경

Fluent Fiction - Japanese: A Kyoto Wedding: Bridging Hearts Amidst Autumn Splendor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ja/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-20-ja Story Transcript:Ja: 紅葉が山並みを染める秋の京都。清水寺の庭園は、赤や金の葉が舞い落ち、訪れた人々を魅了していました。En: In the autumn of Kyoto, when the mountains are dyed with the colors of maple leaves, the garden at Kiyomizu-dera is enchanting visitors with crimson and golden leaves falling gracefully.Ja: 今日は特別な日、伝統的な結婚式が行われます。En: Today is a special

Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Northern Lights & Friendships: A Rovaniemi Rescue Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript:Fi: Kirkas syystaivas kaartui Rovaniemen ylle; ilma oli raikasta ja viileää, ja metsän reunat kutsuivat seikkailuun.En: The bright autumn sky arched over Rovaniemi; the air was fresh and cool, and the edges of the forest beckoned for adventure.Fi: Rovaniemen ympärillä olevista

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Conquering Peaks: A Journey of Healing and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript:Sk: Predtým, než prišli mraky a zahalili vrcholy Vysokých Tatier, sa všade naokolo rozprestierala nádherná symfónia jesenných farieb.En: Before the clouds arrived and veiled the peaks of the Vysoké Tatry, a magnificent symphony of autumn colors spread everywhere.Sk: Zelené ihličnany

Fluent Fiction - Danish: Tivoli Traditions: A Journey of Nostalgia and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/da/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-da Story Transcript:Da: Det var en klar efterårsdag i København, da Kasper og Mette trådte ind i Tivoli Gardens.En: It was a clear autumn day in København, when Kasper and Mette stepped into Tivoli Gardens.Da: Gyldne blade susede blidt fra trækronerne og lagde sig som et farverigt tæppe.En: Golden leaves

Fluent Fiction - Swedish: Stormy Seas: Autumn Adventure in Stockholm's Archipelago Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sv/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-sv Story Transcript:Sv: Himmelen över Stockholms skärgård mörknade snabbt.En: The sky over Stockholms skärgård darkened quickly.Sv: Vindarna svepte över vattnet och rufsade den orangea och röda höstlöven på de låga öarna.En: The winds swept over the water and ruffled the orange and red autumn leaves on the low

Fluent Fiction - Polish: Lost in the Tatry: A Serendipitous Journey of Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/pl/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-20-pl Story Transcript:Pl: Zofia zawsze marzyła o przygodzie.En: Zofia always dreamed of adventure.Pl: Jesień to czas złotych liści i rześkiego powietrza w Tatrach.En: Autumn is a time of golden leaves and crisp air in the Tatry Mountains.Pl: To był jej pierwszy raz w górach.En: It was her first time in the

Fluent Fiction - Czech: A Glowing Discovery: Jan's Unforgettable Mountain Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-cs Story Transcript:Cs: Jan kráčel po trailu v Rocky Mountains, kam vedla školní exkurze.En: Jan walked along the trail in the Rocky Mountains, where a school excursion led.Cs: Bylo podzimní ráno a listí hřálo barvami červeně, oranžově a žlutě.En: It was an autumn morning, and the leaves glowed with colors of

Fluent Fiction - Estonian: A Tale of Preparation and Partnership in Tallinn's Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-et Story Transcript:Et: Vanade Tallinna tänavate ääres, kus kõnnitee kivikivid olid siledaks kulunud, kulgesid Kadri ja Mihkel aeglaselt läbi sügisese rahvamustri.En: On the old streets of Tallinn, where the cobblestones of the sidewalk had been worn smooth, Kadri and Mihkel walked slowly through the

Fluent Fiction - Vietnamese: Navigating Stormy Seas: Linh's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/vi/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-vi Story Transcript:Vi: Vịnh Hạ Long vào mùa thu có một vẻ đẹp huyền ảo.En: Vịnh Hạ Long in autumn has a magical beauty.Vi: Nước biển xanh ngọc bích lấp lánh dưới ánh mặt trời.En: The emerald green sea water sparkles under the sunlight.Vi: Những đảo đá vôi dựng đứng, phủ kín rừng cây, tạo nên một bức tranh

Fluent Fiction - Hindi: Finding Sunrise: Aarav's Journey to Self-Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hi/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-hi Story Transcript:Hi: शरद ऋतु का रंग-बिरंगा समय था।En: It was the colorful time of Sharad Ritu (autumn).Hi: रॉकी पर्वत मानो लाल, नारंगी और सुनहरे रंगों की चादर से सजा हुआ था।En: The Rocky Mountains seemed to be draped with a sheet of red, orange, and golden hues.Hi: हवा में हल्की ठंडक थी, और पतझड़ के पत्ते नीचे पड़े

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: When Laughter and Kolo Bring Kalemegdan to Life Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Под златним лишћем Калемегдана, свет је изгледао тих и идиличан.En: Under the golden leaves of Kalemegdan, the world seemed quiet and idyllic.Sr: Сунце се лагано спуштало према хоризонту, бацајући топле сенке по парку.En: The sun was gently descending toward the horizon, casting warm shadows

Fluent Fiction - Croatian: Hidden Courtyards: Rediscovering Dubrovnik's Artistic Soul Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/hr/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-18-hr Story Transcript:Hr: U zraku se osjećao miris jabuka i svježeg kruha.En: The scent of apples and fresh bread filled the air.Hr: Dubrovačka Stara gradska jezgra blistala je u toplim, zlatnim tonovima jeseni.En: The Dubrovnik Old Town glowed with the warm, golden tones of autumn.Hr: Prolaznici su se

Fluent Fiction - Mandarin Chinese: Unveiling Midnight Secrets on the Great Wall Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/zh/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-20-zh Story Transcript:Zh: 天高云淡，秋风轻拂，长城在一片金黄的秋叶中蜿蜒起伏。En: The sky was high and the clouds were thin, with the autumn breeze gently blowing as the Chang Cheng undulated through a sea of golden autumn leaves.Zh: 中秋节的灯笼高挂在城墙上，温暖的光芒照亮了脚下的石路。En: Lanterns for the Zhongqiu Jie, or Mid-Autumn Festival, hung high on

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Finding Strength in Solitude: A Journey Through Lofoten Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2026-10-07-07-38-19-no Story Transcript:No: Søren pustet dypt inn den skarpe høstluften.En: Søren took a deep breath of the crisp autumn air.No: Han sto på stien som krøllet seg gjennom fjellene på Lofoten.En: He stood on the path that wound through the mountains of Lofoten.No: Rundt ham danset løvet i oransje og gullfargede