17 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Exploring Bratislava Castle: A Journey Through History Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/exploring-bratislava-castle-a-journey-through-history/ Story Transcript: Sk: Na vysokom kopci nad mestom, Bratislava hrdě stávala. En: On a high hill above the city, Bratislava stood proudly. Sk: Martin, mladý chlapec s jasnými očami, sa tešil na tento deň. En: Martin, a young boy with bright eyes, was looking forward to this day. Sk: Jeho trieda bola na výlete. En: His class was on a trip. Sk: Cieľ? En: The destination? Sk: Bratislavský hrad. En: Bratislava Castle. Sk: Ráno bol na oblohe modrý oblak a slnko svietilo. En: In the morning, there was a blue cloud in the sky, and the sun was shining. Sk: Deti stáli pred hradom. En: The children stood in front of the castle. Sk: Učiteľka pani Nováková mala veľký úsmev. En: Their teacher, Mrs. Nováková, had a big smile. Sk: Rozprávala o hrade. En: She talked about the castle. Sk: "Tento hrad je starý a veľmi dôležitý," povedala. En: "This castle is old and very important," she said. Sk: Martin si predstavoval rytierov a kráľov, ktorí tu žili. En: Martin imagined knights and kings who lived here. Sk: Vošiel dnu a videl veľké miestnosti s krásnymi obrazmi. En: He entered and saw large rooms with beautiful paintings. Sk: "Pozrite sa na ten obraz kráľa," ukázala pani Nováková. En: "Look at that painting of the king," Mrs. Nováková pointed out. Sk: "To je kráľ Svätopluk. En: "That is King Svätopluk. Sk: Bol veľmi mocný. En: He was very powerful." Sk: "Martin bol fascinovaný. En: Martin was fascinated. Sk: Miloval históriu. En: He loved history. Sk: Prechádzali chodbami a videli staré zbrane a brnenie. En: They walked through corridors and saw old weapons and armor. Sk: "Aké to asi bolo, byť rytierom? En: "What was it like to be a knight?" Sk: " rozmýšľal. En: he wondered. Sk: Potom počúvali o kráľovi Matejovi Korvínovi. En: Then they listened to the story of King Matthias Corvinus. Sk: "Bol múdry a spravodlivý," povedala pani Nováková. En: "He was wise and just," said Mrs. Nováková. Sk: Martin si ho ihneď obľúbil. En: Martin immediately liked him. Sk: Po niekoľkých hodinách prišli na vrchol hradu. En: After a few hours, they reached the top of the castle. Sk: Výhľad na Bratislavu bol nádherný. En: The view of Bratislava was magnificent. Sk: Všetci sa zastavili a obdivovali mesto. En: Everyone stopped and admired the city. Sk: "Bratislava je krásna a hrad je jej koruna," povedala pani Nováková. En: "Bratislava is beautiful, and the castle is its crown," said Mrs. Nováková. Sk: Martin sa usmial. En: Martin smiled. Sk: Bol to koniec výletu. En: The trip was coming to an end. Sk: Classa sa zhromaždila dole pri bráne. En: The class gathered down by the gate. Sk: Pani Nováková mala ešte jednú historku. En: Mrs. Nováková had one more story. Sk: "Pamätajte si deti, tento hrad je srdce našej krajiny. En: "Remember, children, this castle is the heart of our country. Sk: Je to dedictvo, ktoré musíme chrániť. En: It is a heritage we must protect." Sk: " Martin sa pozeral na hrad a cítil hrdosť. En: Martin looked at the castle and felt proud. Sk: Bola to krásna lekcia a nezabudnuteľný deň. En: It was a beautiful lesson and an unforgettable day. Sk: Raz, si sľuboval, že sem opäť príde. En: He promised himself that he would come back here again. Sk: Bol vďačný za tento deň a za svoju krajinu. En: He was grateful for this day and for his country. Sk: Ukryl spomienku do srdca a odišiel domov s úsmevom. En: He tucked the memory away in his heart and went home with a smile. Vocabulary Words: - high hill: vysoký kopec - proudly: hrdě - look forward: tešiť sa - destination: cieľ - blue cloud: modrý oblak - armor: brnenie - knights: rytieri - corridors: chodby - fascinated: fascinovaný - powerful: mocný - wise: múdry - just (fair): spravodlivý - heritage: dedičstvo - admired: obdivovali - magnificent: nádherný - beautiful paintings: krásne obrazy - trip: výlet - gathered: zhromaždila - sun was shining: slnko svietilo - immediately: ihneď - crown: koruna - heart (core): srdce - castle gate: brána hradu - lesson: lekcia - unforgettable: nezabudnuteľný - grateful: vďačný - tucked: ukryl - class: trieda - large rooms: veľké miestnosti - wondered: rozmýšľal

16 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Time Travel Under Bratislava Castle: Friends Uncover a Hidden Lab Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/time-travel-under-bratislava-castle-friends-uncover-a-hidden-lab/ Story Transcript: Sk: Začalo to jedného slnečného rána. En: It started on a sunny morning. Sk: Jana, Peter a Miroslav sa stretli pred hradom Bratislava. En: Jana, Peter, and Miroslav met in front of Bratislava Castle. Sk: Boli to najlepší priatelia a milovali dobrodružstvá. En: They were best friends and loved adventures. Sk: Tento deň nevedeli, že ich čaká veľké prekvapenie. En: On this day, they didn't know that a big surprise awaited them. Sk: "Počuli ste tu legendu? En: "Have you heard the legend?" Sk: " spýtal sa Peter. En: asked Peter. Sk: "Akú? En: "Which one?" Sk: " odpovedala Jana. En: replied Jana. Sk: "O tajnom laboratóriu pod hradom," vysvetlil Peter. En: "About the secret laboratory under the castle," Peter explained. Sk: Miroslav sa usmial. En: Miroslav smiled. Sk: "To znie skvele. En: "That sounds great. Sk: Poďme to preskúmať! En: Let's explore it!" Sk: "Vstúpili do hradu. En: They entered the castle. Sk: Chodili po chodbách, až kým nenašli starožitnú knihu. En: They wandered through the corridors until they found an ancient book. Sk: Jana ju otvorila. En: Jana opened it. Sk: Boli tam staré mapy a symboly. En: There were old maps and symbols inside. Sk: "Pozrite, tá mapa ukazuje tajný vchod," hovorila Jana so vzrušením. En: "Look, this map shows a secret entrance," Jana said excitedly. Sk: Čoskoro našli tajné dvere za knihovníkom. En: Soon they found a hidden door behind the librarian. Sk: Vstúpili dnu a kráčali tmavým tunelom. En: They went in and walked through a dark tunnel. Sk: Tunel bol dlhý a úzky. En: The tunnel was long and narrow. Sk: Svetlo z baterky osvetľovalo ich cestu. En: The flashlight illuminated their path. Sk: Po niekoľkých minútach prišli k veľkým železným dverám. En: After a few minutes, they reached large iron doors. Sk: Peter ich otvoril s veľkým úsilím a odhalil úžasné miesto. En: Peter opened them with great effort and revealed an astonishing place. Sk: Vnútri bolo moderné laboratórium plné vyspelej technológie. En: Inside, there was a modern laboratory full of advanced technology. Sk: Miroslav obdivoval stroje a obrazovky. En: Miroslav admired the machines and screens. Sk: "Tu sa tu musí experimentovať s časom," povedal Miroslav. En: "They must be experimenting with time here," said Miroslav. Sk: Jana náhle zbadala podivnú fľaštičku. En: Jana suddenly noticed a strange vial. Sk: Bolo na nej napísané: "Do budúcnosti. En: It was labeled: "To the future." Sk: ""Čo to znamená? En: "What does that mean?" Sk: " spýtala sa. En: she asked. Sk: "To znamená, že toto laboratórium je z budúcnosti! En: "It means this laboratory is from the future!" Sk: " oznámil Peter. En: Peter announced. Sk: Zrazu sa ozvalo bzučanie. En: Suddenly, there was a buzzing sound. Sk: V blízkosti sa spustila mašina, a dostali sa do víru svetla. En: A machine nearby activated, and they got caught in a swirl of light. Sk: Zrazu boli inam. En: Abruptly, they were elsewhere. Sk: Objavili sa v Bratislave budúcnosti. En: They appeared in a future Bratislava. Sk: Všetko vyzeralo inak, modernejšie. En: Everything looked different, more modern. Sk: "Wow," povedala Jana, "ako sa vrátime? En: "Wow," said Jana, "how do we get back?" Sk: "Museli nájsť spôsob, ako použiť technológiu z laboratória. En: They had to find a way to use the technology from the laboratory. Sk: Hľadali odpovede a nakoniec našli manuál. En: They searched for answers and eventually found a manual. Sk: Pomocou neho našli spôsob, ako aktivovať spätný transport. En: With it, they discovered how to activate a reverse transport. Sk: Nasledovali pokyny a aktivovali zariadenie. En: They followed the instructions and activated the device. Sk: Znovu sa ocitli v tuneli pod Bratislavským hradom. En: They found themselves back in the tunnel under Bratislava Castle. Sk: Vzdychli si s úľavou. En: They sighed with relief. Sk: "Bolo to úžasné! En: "That was amazing!" Sk: " vykríkol Miroslav. En: exclaimed Miroslav. Sk: "Áno, ale asi by sme to mali nechať tajomstvom," usmiala sa Jana. En: "Yes, but maybe we should keep it a secret," Jana smiled. Sk: Vrátili sa späť na povrch. En: They returned to the surface. Sk: Bratislavský hrad teraz vyzeral normálne. En: Bratislava Castle now looked normal. Sk: Mali veľké dobrodružstvo a zostali navždy priatelia, spojený tajomstvom pod hradom. En: They had a great adventure and remained friends forever, bound by the secret under the castle. Sk: Koniec. En: The End. Vocabulary Words: - sunny: slnečného - adventures: dobrodružstvá - surprise: prekvapenie - legend: legendu - secret: tajnom - laboratory: laboratóriu - corridors: chodbách - ancient: starožitnú - maps: mapy - symbols: symboly - entrance: vchod - hidden: tajné - librarian: knihovníkom - tunnel: tunel - flashlight: baterky - iron: železným - effort: úsilím - astonishing: úžasné - technology: technológie - machines: stroje - experimenting: experimentovať - vial: fľaštičku - labeled: napísané - buzzing: bzučanie - swirl: víru - modern: modernejšie - manual: manuál - activate: aktivovať - reverse: spätný - transport: transport

15 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: From Fear to Fortitude: Joseph's Lesson at Bratislava Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/from-fear-to-fortitude-josephs-lesson-at-bratislava-castle/ Story Transcript: Sk: Jozef stál pred bránou Bratislavského hradu. En: Joseph stood in front of the gate of Bratislava Castle. Sk: Bol to krásny deň a slnko žiarilo na modrej oblohe. En: It was a beautiful day and the sun was shining in the blue sky. Sk: Učiteľka Márie viedla školský výlet po nádhernej starej budove. En: Maria's teacher was leading a school trip through the magnificent old building. Sk: Deti sa tešili, ale Jozef mal problémy. Zabudol svoju domácu úlohu. En: The children were excited, but Joseph had a problem. He had forgotten his homework. Sk: Prechádzal sa po nádvorí a premýšľal, čo povedať učiteľke. En: He wandered around the courtyard, thinking about what to tell the teacher. Sk: Chcel byť úprimný, ale bál sa, že sa na neho bude hnevať. En: He wanted to be honest but was afraid she would be angry with him. Sk: Prišli do historického sálu so starými obrazmi a tapisériami. En: They entered a historic hall filled with old paintings and tapestries. Sk: Jozef sa cítil stiesnene. Musel nájsť spôsob, ako to vysvetliť. En: Joseph felt uneasy. He had to find a way to explain. Sk: Narazil na malý kút v miestnosti, kde bola stolička a stolík. En: He stumbled upon a small corner in the room with a chair and a table. Sk: Rozhodol sa tam počkať na príležitosť a vymyslieť dobrú výhovorku. En: He decided to wait there for an opportunity and think of a good excuse. Sk: Zrazu zazvonil školský zvon a učiteľka Márie zavolala deti naspäť na nádvorie. En: Suddenly, the school bell rang and Maria's teacher called the children back to the courtyard. Sk: Jozef sa pridal k ostatným deťom a učiteľka sa na neho pozrela. En: Joseph joined the other children, and the teacher looked at him. Sk: „Jozef, kde je tvoja domáca úloha?“ spýtala sa prísne. En: Joseph, where is your homework? she asked sternly. Sk: Jozef cítil, akoby mu srdce chcelo vyskočiť z hrude. Rozmýšľal, ako odpovedať. En: Joseph felt as if his heart was about to jump out of his chest. He thought about how to respond. Sk: „Pani učiteľka,“ začal váhavo, „zabudol som domácu úlohu doma. Ale v noci som sa učil o histórii hradu. Prečítal som veľa kníh a písal poznámky.“ En: Ms. Teacher, he began hesitantly, I forgot my homework at home. But last night I studied the history of the castle. I read many books and took notes. Sk: Učiteľka sa na chvíľu zamyslela a potom sa usmiala. „To je zaujímavé, Jozef. Povedz nám niečo, čo si sa naučil,“ povedala. En: The teacher thought for a moment and then smiled. That's interesting, Joseph. Tell us something you learned, she said. Sk: Jozef ožil. Začal rozprávať o kráľovi, čo kedysi žil v hrade, o bitkách, ktoré sa tu odohrali, a o tajných chodbách pod hradom. En: Joseph brightened up. He started talking about the king who once lived in the castle, the battles that took place there, and the secret passages beneath the castle. Sk: Deti aj učiteľka ho počúvali so záujmom. En: Both the children and the teacher listened with interest. Sk: Keď skončil, učiteľka povedala: „Jozef, v budúcnosti musíš nosiť domácu úlohu, ale dnes si nás všetkých zaujal. Dnes si dostal druhú šancu.“ En: When he finished, the teacher said, Joseph, in the future you must bring your homework, but today you have captivated us all. Today, you get a second chance. Sk: Jozef sa usmial a obrovský balvan spadol z jeho srdca. Nakoniec bol hrdý na to, že prekonal svoj strach a našiel spôsob, ako seba zlepšiť. En: Joseph smiled, and a huge weight lifted from his heart. He was proud in the end that he had overcome his fear and found a way to improve himself. Sk: Uvedomil si, že je vždy dôležité povedať pravdu a byť pripravený, ale aj že znalosti a odvaha môžu pomôcť prekonať ťažké situácie. En: He realized it is always important to tell the truth and be prepared, but also that knowledge and courage can help surmount difficult situations. Sk: A tak skončil deň na Bratislavskom hrade. Deti sa vrátili do školy plní nových vedomostí a spomienok a Jozef sa učil poučenie, ktoré mu ostane na celý život. En: And so the day at Bratislava Castle ended. The children returned to school filled with new knowledge and memories, and Joseph learned a lesson that would stay with him for life. Vocabulary Words: - gate: brána - courtyard: nádvorie - homework: domáca úloha - honest: úprimný - angry: hnevať sa - hall: sála - paintings: obrazy - tapestries: tapisérie - uneasy: stiesnene - stumbled: narazil - opportunity: príležitosť - excuse: výhovorka - sternly: prísne - hesitantly: váhavo - notes: poznámky - battles: bitky - secret passages: tajné chodby - history: história - heart: srdce - proud: hrdý - courage: odvaha - afraid: bál sa - smiled: usmiala - brightened: ožil - captivated: zaujal - overcome: prekonal - surmount: prekonať - knowledge: vedomosti - filled: plní - memories: spomienky

14 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Journey Through Time: VR Adventures at Bratislava Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/journey-through-time-vr-adventures-at-bratislava-castle/ Story Transcript: Sk: Jana a Marek boli nadšení. En: Jana and Marek were thrilled. Sk: Stáli pred vstupom do Bratislavského hradu. En: They stood at the entrance of Bratislava Castle. Sk: Bol krásny letný deň a oni sa tešili na nové dobrodružstvo. En: It was a beautiful summer day, and they were excited about a new adventure. Sk: Hrad bol starobylý a mystický. En: The castle was ancient and mystical. Sk: Tento deň bolo však zvláštne. En: However, this day was special. Sk: V hrade sa konal špeciálny technologický podujatie. En: There was a special technological event happening in the castle. Sk: „Jana, si pripravená na niečo úžasné? En: "Jana, are you ready for something amazing?" Sk: “ spýtal sa Marek s úsmevom. En: Marek asked with a smile. Sk: „Áno, Marek! En: "Yes, Marek! Sk: Poďme dovnútra,“ odpovedala Jana a chytila ho za ruku. En: Let's go inside," Jana replied, taking his hand. Sk: Keď vstúpili, videli veľké obrazovky a moderné technológie. En: As they entered, they saw large screens and modern technology. Sk: Bolo zrejmé, že je to veľmi dôležité podujatie. En: It was clear that this was a very important event. Sk: Bola tam veľká hala plná ľudí. En: There was a large hall full of people. Sk: V strede haly bola veľká miestnosť s virtuálnymi okuliarmi a senzorami. En: In the middle of the hall was a big room with virtual reality glasses and sensors. Sk: Počasie bolo krásne a slnečné, takže sklenené stropy púšťali dovnútra veľa svetla. En: The weather was beautiful and sunny, so the glass ceilings allowed a lot of light to come in. Sk: Svietilo na moderné vybavenie, ktoré vyzeralo futuristicky a vzbudzovalo veľký záujem. En: It shone on the modern equipment, which looked futuristic and sparked great interest. Sk: „Pozri, Marek! En: "Look, Marek! Sk: Tam je prehliadka virtuálnej reality,“ povedala Jana nadšene. En: There's a virtual reality exhibit there," Jana said excitedly. Sk: „Pozrieme sa na históriu Slovenska? En: "Shall we check out the history of Slovakia?" Sk: “Marek prikývol. En: Marek nodded. Sk: „Áno, je to úžasná príležitosť. En: "Yes, this is an amazing opportunity. Sk: Poďme to skúsiť. En: Let's try it." Sk: “Vzali si virtuálne okuliary a nasadili ich na hlavu. En: They took the virtual glasses and put them on. Sk: Svet okolo nich zmizol a oni sa ocitli v dávnych časoch Slovenska. En: The world around them disappeared, and they found themselves in ancient times in Slovakia. Sk: Stáli na poli blízko potoka, počuli zvuky prírody a videli staré hrady a dedinky. En: They stood in a field near a stream, heard the sounds of nature, and saw old castles and villages. Sk: Prišla k nim starodávna princezná a vysvetlila im históriu okolitých miest. En: An ancient princess approached them and explained the history of the surrounding areas. Sk: „Toto je úžasné! En: "This is amazing! Sk: Je to ako živé,“ zvolal Marek. En: It's like it's alive," exclaimed Marek. Sk: „Je to ako by sme boli naozaj tam. En: "It's like we're really there." Sk: “Jana sa smiala. En: Jana laughed. Sk: „Áno, Marek. En: "Yes, Marek. Sk: Je to naozaj úžasné. En: It's really amazing. Sk: Môžeme sa dotýkať predmetov a vidieť všetko v 3D. En: We can touch objects and see everything in 3D." Sk: “Prechádzali rôznymi miestnosťami a zažívali rôzne epochy slovenskej histórie. En: They walked through different rooms and experienced various eras of Slovak history. Sk: Videli bitky, oslavy i každodenný život ľudí. En: They saw battles, celebrations, and everyday life of people. Sk: Všetko bolo tak realistické, že mali pocit, že sú naozaj súčasťou dejín. En: Everything was so realistic that they felt like they were truly part of history. Sk: Keď skončili prehliadku, Jana sa obrátila k Marekovi a povedala, „Bola to nezabudnuteľná skúsenosť. En: When they finished the tour, Jana turned to Marek and said, "It was an unforgettable experience. Sk: Som rada, že sme to zažili spolu. En: I'm glad we experienced it together." Sk: “Marek prikývol. En: Marek nodded. Sk: „Áno, Jana. En: "Yes, Jana. Sk: Táto technológia nám umožnila cestovať časom a pochopiť našu históriu lepšie. En: This technology allowed us to travel through time and better understand our history. Sk: Je to naozaj vzácne. En: It's truly precious." Sk: “Vyšli z hradu a ešte dlho sa rozprávali o tom, čo videli a cítili. En: They left the castle and kept talking about what they had seen and felt for a long time. Sk: Toto dobrodružstvo im ukázalo, akú hodnotu má minulosť a ako môže technológia obohatiť naše vnímanie sveta. En: This adventure showed them the value of the past and how technology can enrich our perception of the world. Sk: Bola to lekcia, ktorú si obaja odniesli so sebou. En: It was a lesson they both carried with them. Sk: Na konci dňa sa spolu prechádzali ulicami Bratislavy. En: At the end of the day, they walked through the streets of Bratislava together. Sk: Mali pocit, že sú šťastní a bohatší o nové poznatky. En: They felt happy and richer with new knowledge. Sk: Technológia im otvorila oči a umožnila im zažiť niečo výnimočné. En: Technology had opened their eyes and allowed them to experience something extraordinary. Sk: A tak sa ich deň na Bratislavskom hrade skončil, ale spomienky zostali navždy. En: And so their day at Bratislava Castle ended, but the memories remained forever. Vocabulary Words: - thrilled: nadšení - ancient: starobylý - mystical: mystický - special: zvláštne - technological: technologické - entrance: vstup - adventure: dobrodružstvo - screens: obrazovky - modern: moderné - important: dôležité - exhibit: prehliadka - virtual reality: virtuálna realita - sensors: senzory - glass ceilings: sklenené stropy - futuristic: futuristicky - interest: záujem - field: pole - stream: potok - nature: prírody - realistic: realistické - eras: epochy - battles: bitky - celebrations: oslavy - everyday life: každodenný život - unforgettable: nezabudnuteľná - precious: vzácne - perception: vnímanie - lesson: lekcia - knowledge: poznatky - extraordinary: výnimočné

13 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Souvenirs from the Heart: A Day at Bratislava Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/souvenirs-from-the-heart-a-day-at-bratislava-castle/ Story Transcript: Sk: Martin stál pred hradom v Bratislave. En: Martin stood in front of the castle in Bratislava. Sk: Bol to krásny slnečný deň. En: It was a beautiful sunny day. Sk: Husto zelené stromy obklopovali staré múry. En: Thick green trees surrounded the old walls. Sk: Martin sa chcel pozrieť na všetko. En: Martin wanted to see everything. Sk: Viditeľná bola história, ktorú má hrad v sebe. En: The history that the castle held was visible. Sk: Chcel kúpiť niečo pekné pre rodinu. En: He wanted to buy something nice for his family. Sk: Mal rád suveníry. En: He liked souvenirs. Sk: Vo vnútri hradu našiel veľa obchodíkov. En: Inside the castle, he found many small shops. Sk: Boli tam keramické hrnčeky, magnetky a krásne malované obrázky. En: There were ceramic mugs, magnets, and beautifully painted pictures. Sk: V obchode pracovala milá pani. En: A kind lady worked in the shop. Sk: Spýtala sa Martina, čo hľadá. En: She asked Martin what he was looking for. Sk: Odpovedal, že hľadá darčeky pre svoju rodinu. En: He replied that he was looking for gifts for his family. Sk: Martin sa rozhodol kúpiť keramický hrnček pre svoju mamu. En: Martin decided to buy a ceramic mug for his mother. Sk: Hrnček bol biely s modrými kvetmi. En: The mug was white with blue flowers. Sk: Bol krásny a jemný, rovnako ako jeho mama. En: It was beautiful and delicate, just like his mother. Sk: Potom videl drevenú figúrku rytiera. En: Then he saw a wooden figurine of a knight. Sk: Hneď vedel, že to je perfektné pre jeho otca. En: He immediately knew it was perfect for his father. Sk: Rytieri sú jeho obľúbení hrdinovia. En: Knights are his favorite heroes. Sk: Pre svoju sestru našiel krásnu náramok. En: For his sister, he found a beautiful bracelet. Sk: Bol farebný a leskný. En: It was colorful and shiny. Sk: Vedel, že jej sa bude páčiť. En: He knew she would like it. Sk: Rozhodnúť sa nebolo ťažké. En: Deciding was not difficult. Sk: Všetky tieto veci boli presne to, čo si predstavoval. En: All these items were exactly what he had imagined. Sk: Martin kúpil všetky darčeky a spokojný vyšiel z obchodu. En: Martin bought all the gifts and happily left the shop. Sk: Cítil sa dobre, že našiel niečo pre každého člena rodiny. En: He felt good that he had found something for each member of his family. Sk: Chcel im urobiť radosť. En: He wanted to make them happy. Sk: Po nákupe suvenírov si ešte raz prešiel hrad. En: After buying the souvenirs, he walked through the castle once more. Sk: Pozrel si staré obrazy a nádherné miestnosti. En: He looked at the old paintings and the magnificent rooms. Sk: Každý kútik hradu mal svoju špeciálnu atmosféru. En: Every corner of the castle had its special atmosphere. Sk: Martin pocítil nadšenie z histórie a krásy hradu. En: Martin felt excited by the history and beauty of the castle. Sk: Ďalšie z jeho zážitkov bolo, že mohol kúpiť také pekné suveníry. En: Another highlight of his experience was being able to buy such lovely souvenirs. Sk: Keď sa vrátil domov, celá rodina sa zhromaždila, aby videla, čo im Martin priniesol. En: When he returned home, the whole family gathered to see what Martin had brought them. Sk: Mama sa potešila keramickému hrnčeku a hneď si ho postavila na poličku. En: His mother was delighted with the ceramic mug and immediately placed it on the shelf. Sk: Otec bol nadšený dreveným rytierom a sestra si okamžite nasadila nový náramok. En: His father was thrilled with the wooden knight, and his sister instantly put on her new bracelet. Sk: Všetci boli veľmi vďační a šťastní. En: Everyone was very grateful and happy. Sk: Martin vedel, že jeho darčeky urobili veľkú radosť. En: Martin knew that his gifts had brought great joy. Sk: Bol spokojný, že čas strávený hľadaním suvenírov sa oplatil. En: He was satisfied that the time spent looking for souvenirs was worth it. Sk: Hrad v Bratislave a suveníry z neho budú mať navždy zvláštne miesto v ich srdciach. En: The castle in Bratislava and the souvenirs from it would always have a special place in their hearts. Sk: Príbeh sa tak pekne uzavrel. En: The story ended beautifully. Sk: Martin mal nezabudnuteľný deň plný radosti a rodina dostala krásne spomienky na hrad a na Martina. En: Martin had an unforgettable day full of joy, and his family received wonderful memories of the castle and of Martin. Vocabulary Words: - castle: hrad - souvenirs: suveníry - ceramic: keramický - magnets: magnetky - figurine: figúrka - knight: rytier - bracelet: náramok - painting: obraz - magnificent: nádherný - highlight: zážitok - delicate: jemný - heroes: hrdinovia - gathered: zhromaždila - grateful: vďačný - history: história - thrilled: nadšený - colorful: farebný - shiny: leskný - immediately: okamžite - surrounded: obklopovali - decided: rozhodol - wonderful: krásny - excited: nadšenie - beautiful: krásny - satisfied: spokojný - atmosphere: atmosféra - ceramic mug: keramický hrnček - wooden: drevený - special place: zvláštne miesto - memories: spomienky

12 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Discovering Slovakia: A Souvenir Adventure at Bratislava Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/discovering-slovakia-a-souvenir-adventure-at-bratislava-castle/ Story Transcript: Sk: Bola krásna letná sobota. En: It was a beautiful summer Saturday. Sk: Z trónu na vrchole Bratislavského hradu sa otvárala nádherná panoráma na hlavné mesto Slovenska. En: From the throne at the top of Bratislava Castle, a stunning panorama of Slovakia’s capital city spread out. Sk: Vyhodiť Jana si vybrala tento deň na návštevu hradu. En: Jana chose this day to visit the castle. Sk: Milovala históriu a kultúru Slovenska. En: She loved Slovakia’s history and culture. Sk: Ale dnes mala konkrétny cieľ - kúpiť tradičné slovenské suveníry. En: But today she had a specific goal – to buy traditional Slovak souvenirs. Sk: Jana kráčala cez nádvorie hradu. En: Jana walked through the castle courtyard. Sk: Mnoho turistov sa tam prechádzalo. Fotili sa, obdivovali staré budovy, užívali si slnečné lúče. En: Many tourists were strolling there, taking photos, admiring the old buildings, and enjoying the sunshine. Sk: Všade bolo počuť smiech a rozhovory. En: Laughter and conversations filled the air. Sk: Jana si všimla malý obchodík so suvenírmi. En: Jana noticed a small souvenir shop. Sk: Po jeho názvu "Slovenské Dary" bolo jasné, že vnútri nájde niečo výnimočné. En: With the name "Slovak Gifts," it was clear she would find something special inside. Sk: Vošla do obchodu a pocítila vôňu dreva a kože. En: She entered the shop and smelled the aroma of wood and leather. Sk: Predavačka, staršia pani s milým úsmevom, ju privítala. En: The saleswoman, an elderly lady with a kind smile, greeted her. Sk: Jana si prezerala krásne vyrezávané drevené figúrky, farebné výšivky a keramické nádoby. En: Jana browsed through beautifully carved wooden figures, colorful embroidery, and ceramic vessels. Sk: "Pomôžem vám s niečím?" opýtala sa predavačka. En: "Can I help you with anything?" the saleswoman asked. Sk: Jana znervóznela. En: Jana grew nervous. Sk: Chcela nájsť niečo špeciálne pre svojich rodičov a priateľov. En: She wanted to find something special for her parents and friends. Sk: Po chvíli rozmýšľania povedala, "Hľadám niečo tradičné. Chcem ukázať našu krásnu slovenskú kultúru." En: After a moment of thought, she said, "I’m looking for something traditional. I want to showcase our beautiful Slovak culture." Sk: Pani sa usmiala a ukázala na poličku s drevenými výrobkami. En: The lady smiled and pointed to a shelf with wooden products. Sk: "Toto sú valašky, tradičné slovenské sekery. Tento črpák je ručne vyrezávaný a veľmi cenný. Tieto fujary sú veľmi populárne medzi turistami." En: "These are valaškas, traditional Slovak axes. This črpák is hand-carved and very valuable. These flutes are very popular among tourists." Sk: Jana sa usmiala. En: Jana smiled. Sk: "Ďakujem. Kúpim tieto tri veci." En: "Thank you. I’ll take these three things." Sk: Vybrala si krásne zdobenú valašku pre otca, črpák pre matku a fujaru pre priateľa. En: She chose a beautifully decorated valaška for her father, a črpák for her mother, and a flute for her friend. Sk: Zatiaľ čo predavačka balila veci, Jana sa poobzerala okolo a neuveriteľne si všimla kúsok krásnej čipky, vyšívanej s láskou. En: While the saleswoman packed the items, Jana looked around and was amazed to see a piece of beautiful lace, lovingly embroidered. Sk: "Pridajte aj tento kúsok čipky, prosím," povedala s úsmevom. En: "Please add this piece of lace as well," she said with a smile. Sk: Keď vyšla z obchodu, cítila sa spokojne. En: As she left the shop, she felt content. Sk: Mala darčeky, ktoré dokonale vystihli krásu a bohatstvo slovenských tradícií. En: She had gifts that perfectly captured the beauty and richness of Slovak traditions. Sk: Pomaly sa vybrala naspäť cez nádvorie hradu a užívala si výhľad na mesto. En: She slowly made her way back through the castle courtyard, enjoying the view of the city. Sk: V hlave jej už vznikali myšlienky na ďalší výlet. En: Thoughts of another trip were already forming in her mind. Sk: Možno na Oravský hrad alebo do Tatier? En: Maybe to Orava Castle or the Tatras? Sk: Jana si uvedomila, že hoci svet je veľký a je tam veľa miest, ktoré chce navštíviť, Slovensko bude vždy jej domovom. En: Jana realized that although the world is big and there are many places she wants to visit, Slovakia will always be her home. Sk: A tento deň na Bratislavskom hrade jej to ešte raz potvrdil. En: And this day at Bratislava Castle confirmed it once more. Sk: Slnko sa začalo schovávať za obzorom a Jana pomaly kráčala domov. En: The sun began to set behind the horizon, and Jana slowly walked home. Sk: Tešila sa na chvíľu, keď bude rozdávať svoje darčeky a rozprávať o krásnom dni plnom tradícií a histórie. En: She looked forward to the moment when she would give out her gifts and talk about the beautiful day full of traditions and history. Sk: Takéto dni robia život výnimočným, pomyslela si Jana a odišla s úsmevom na tvári. En: Days like this make life special, Jana thought as she left with a smile on her face. Vocabulary Words: - panorama: panoráma - courtyard: nádvorie - strolling: prechádzalo - admiring: obdivovali - conversations: rozhovory - souvenir: suvenírmi - shopkeeper: predavačka - elderly: staršia - embroidery: výšivky - vessels: nádoby - nervous: znervóznela - showcase: ukázať - shelf: polička - carved: vyrezávané - valuable: cenný - flutes: fujary - decorated: zdobenú - lace: čipky - embroidered: vyšívanej - content: spokojne - captured: vystihli - enjoying: užívala - trip: výlet - realized: uvedomila - set: schovávať - horizon: obzorom - forward: tešila - giving out: rozdávať - beautiful: krásnom - special: výnimočným

11 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Secrets Beneath Bratislava: Marek’s Historic Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/secrets-beneath-bratislava-mareks-historic-discovery/ Story Transcript: Sk: Na vrchole dňa, slnko svietilo nad Bratislavským hradom. En: At the peak of the day, the sun shone over Bratislava Castle. Sk: Marek sa prechádzal po starodávnych chodbách. En: Marek wandered through the ancient corridors. Sk: Miloval históriu a obdivoval majestátnosť hradu. En: He loved history and admired the grandeur of the castle. Sk: Nespočetné príbehy sa šepkali v týchto múroch. En: Countless stories whispered within these walls. Sk: Tento deň však mal byť výnimočný. En: Yet, this day was destined to be special. Sk: Marek zrazu zakopol o kameň, ktorý vyčnieval zo zeme. En: Suddenly, Marek stumbled over a stone that protruded from the ground. Sk: Všimol si, že podlaha je nerovnomerná. En: He noticed that the floor was uneven. Sk: Kameň bol voľný. En: The stone was loose. Sk: Opatrne ho vytiahol. En: Carefully, he pulled it out. Sk: Pod kameňom bola stará drevená poklop. En: Under the stone was an old wooden hatch. Sk: Srdce mu búšilo vzrušením. En: His heart pounded with excitement. Sk: Otvoril poklop a uvidel schody vedúce dolu. En: He opened the hatch and saw stairs leading down. Sk: "Môže to byť tajná miestnosť!" pomyslel si Marek a pustil sa dolu schodmi. En: "This could be a secret room!" Marek thought and descended the stairs. Sk: Na konci schodov bola veľká kamenná komnata. En: At the bottom was a large stone chamber. Sk: Steny boli pokryté starými mapami a rezbami. En: The walls were covered with old maps and carvings. Sk: V strede miestnosti stál veľký drevený stôl plný rôznych artefaktov. En: In the center of the room stood a large wooden table full of various artifacts. Sk: Burkol si. En: He caught his breath. Sk: "Čo to asi všetko znamená?" Marek si spomenul na svoje hodiny dejepisu. En: "What could all this mean?" Marek recalled his history lessons. Sk: Rozpoznal niektoré symboly. En: He recognized some of the symbols. Sk: Boli to znaky kráľovskej rodiny, ktorú už dávno považovali za stratenú. En: They were signs of the royal family, long thought to be lost. Sk: Uvedomil si, že našiel dôkaz o tajnej kráľovskej línii. En: He realized he had found evidence of a secret royal lineage. Sk: Zrazu Marek uvidel starý pergamen. En: Suddenly, Marek saw an old parchment. Sk: Bol na ňom rodostrom s menami kráľovskej dynastie. En: On it was a family tree with the names of the royal dynasty. Sk: Na samom konci bolo meno a dátum neznámeho dediča. En: At the very end was the name and date of an unknown heir. Sk: Všetko nasvedčovalo tomu, že kráľovská línia pokračovala tajne. En: Everything indicated that the royal line continued in secret. Sk: Marek sa celý chvel. En: Marek trembled all over. Sk: Vrátil sa s pergamenom na povrch a oslovil odborníkov z múzea. En: He returned to the surface with the parchment and contacted specialists from the museum. Sk: Spoločne plánovali ďalšiu výpravu do tajnej miestnosti. En: Together, they planned a further expedition into the secret room. Sk: Celé mesto Bratislava začalo vrieť nadšením z objavu. En: The entire city of Bratislava buzzed with excitement over the discovery. Sk: Výskum priniesol nové kapitolky do slovenskej histórie. En: The research brought new chapters into Slovak history. Sk: Marek bol hrdý na svoj objav. En: Marek was proud of his discovery. Sk: Tajomstvo ukryté pod hradom navždy zmenilo jeho život. En: The secret hidden beneath the castle forever changed his life. Sk: Výprava do neznámeho ho obohatila a priniesla nové poznanie. En: The venture into the unknown enriched him and brought new knowledge. Sk: A starodávne múry hradu teraz šeptali ďalší vzrušujúci príbeh. En: And the ancient walls of the castle now whispered yet another thrilling story. Sk: Tak skončil deň, keď Marek odhalil tajomnú minulosť nášho hradu. En: Thus ended the day when Marek revealed the mysterious past of our castle. Sk: Tajomstvo bolo odkryté a hrdina našej histórie bol znova oslávený. En: The secret was uncovered and the hero of our history was celebrated once more. Vocabulary Words: - peak: vrchol - shone: svietilo - ancient: starodávnych - corridors: chodbách - admired: obdivoval - grandeur: majestátnosť - countless: nespočetné - whispered: šepkali - destined: mal byť - stumbled: zakopol - protruded: vyčnieval - uneven: nerovnomerná - loose: voľný - hatch: poklop - excitement: vzrušením - descended: pustil sa dolu - chamber: komnata - carvings: rezbami - various: rôznych - artifacts: artefaktov - recognized: rozpoznal - symbols: symboly - royal: kráľovskej - parchment: pergamen - dynasty: dynastie - heir: dediča - indicated: nasvedčovalo - lineage: línia - trembled: chvel - specialists: odborníkov

10 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Mystery of the Tatras: Discovery of the Ancient Artifact Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/mystery-of-the-tatras-discovery-of-the-ancient-artifact/ Story Transcript: Sk: Hlasy vetra sa ozývali v lesoch Tatier. En: The voices of the wind echoed through the forests of the Tatras. Sk: Jana, Marek a Tomáš sa chystali na cestu do hôr. En: Jana, Marek, and Tomáš were preparing for a journey into the mountains. Sk: Dedina pod Tatrami bola pokojná. En: The village beneath the Tatras was peaceful. Sk: Ale jedného dňa sa tam stalo niečo zvláštne. En: But one day, something peculiar happened there. Sk: Jana našla v lese zvláštny kovový predmet. En: Jana found a strange metallic object in the forest. Sk: Bol starý a žiarivý. En: It was old and radiant. Sk: Marek a Tomáš prišli hneď, keď im o tom povedala. En: Marek and Tomáš came immediately when she told them about it. Sk: "To je neuveriteľné," povedal Marek. En: "This is incredible," said Marek. Sk: "Čo to môže byť?" En: "What could it be?" Sk: "Vyzerá to ako artefakt," povedal Tomáš. En: "It looks like an artifact," said Tomáš. Sk: "Možno je starodávny." En: "Maybe it’s ancient." Sk: Po chvíli si uvedomili, že artefakt vysiela signál. En: After a while, they realized that the artifact was emitting a signal. Sk: Signál bol slabý, ale neustály. En: The signal was weak but continuous. Sk: "Musíme ho sledovať," povedala Jana. En: "We have to follow it," said Jana. Sk: "Možno nás to niekam zavedie." En: "Maybe it will lead us somewhere." Sk: Šli hlbšie do lesa. En: They went deeper into the forest. Sk: Cesta bola ťažká, ale signál ich viedol. En: The path was challenging, but the signal guided them. Sk: Prešli cez potoky a skaly. En: They crossed streams and rocks. Sk: Po niekoľkých hodinách našli skrytý vchod do hory. En: After several hours, they found a hidden entrance to the mountain. Sk: "To je ono!" zvolal Marek. En: "This is it!" exclaimed Marek. Sk: "Tu musí byť niečo dôležité." En: "There must be something important here." Sk: Vstúpili do temného tunelu. En: They entered the dark tunnel. Sk: Svetlo z artefaktu im osvetľovalo cestu. En: The light from the artifact illuminated their path. Sk: Tunel bol dlhý a kľukatý. En: The tunnel was long and winding. Sk: Nakoniec sa dostali do veľkej miestnosti. Plná starých strojov a technológií. En: Eventually, they reached a large room, filled with old machines and technology. Sk: "Nikdy som nevidela nič také," povedala Jana s úžasom. En: "I’ve never seen anything like this," said Jana in amazement. Sk: "Musíme to ukázať dedinčanom," povedal Tomáš. En: "We have to show this to the villagers," said Tomáš. Sk: "Táto technológia môže zmeniť naše životy." En: "This technology could change our lives." Sk: Rýchlo sa vrátili do dediny a všetko vysvetlili ostatným. En: They quickly returned to the village and explained everything to the others. Sk: Dedinčania boli prekvapení a nadšení. En: The villagers were astonished and excited. Sk: Spolu začali skúmať stroje a prípadné využitie starodávnej technológie. En: Together, they began to study the machines and possible uses of the ancient technology. Sk: Objavili veci, ktoré im uľahčili prácu a život. En: They discovered things that made their work and lives easier. Sk: "Toto je iba začiatok," povedala Jana. En: "This is just the beginning," said Jana. Sk: "Pre našu budúcnosť to bude veľký krok." En: "This will be a big step for our future." Sk: Na konci sa stali Tatry nielen krásnym miestom prírody, ale aj skrytým pokladom technológie a pokroku. En: In the end, the Tatras became not only a beautiful place of nature but also a hidden treasure of technology and progress. Sk: Dedinčania vďaka tomu nikdy nezabudli na deň, keď našli zázračný artefakt a začali novú kapitolu svojich životov. En: The villagers never forgot the day they found the miraculous artifact and began a new chapter in their lives. Vocabulary Words: - voices: hlasy - echoed: ozývali - peculiar: zvláštne - metallic: kovový - radiant: žiarivý - artifact: artefakt - ancient: starodávny - emitting: vysiela - continuous: neustály - guided: viedol - challenging: ťažká - streams: potoky - hidden: skrytý - entrance: vchod - illuminated: osvetľovalo - winding: kľukatý - astonished: prekvapení - amazed: úžasom - discover: objavili - explained: vysvetlili - treasure: poklad - progress: pokrok - miraculous: zázračný - chapter: kapitola - forest: les - village: dedina - peaceful: pokojná - journey: cestu - machines: stroje - technology: technológie

9 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Bratislava Castle's Lost Secrets: An Exploration Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/bratislava-castles-lost-secrets-an-exploration-adventure/ Story Transcript: Sk: Príbehom začínal jeden tmavý večer, keď búrka zapúčala celé mesto. En: The story began on a dark evening when a storm was raging across the whole city. Sk: Jana, Marek a Zuzana stáli pred bránami Bratislavského hradu. En: Jana, Marek, and Zuzana were standing before the gates of Bratislava Castle. Sk: Hľadali dobrodružstvo a tajomstvo. En: They were looking for adventure and mystery. Sk: Hrad bol starý a majestátny. En: The castle was old and majestic. Sk: Búrlivý vietor fúkal a sprevádzal ich vo vnútri hradu. En: The fierce wind blew, accompanying them inside the castle. Sk: Po chvíli prechádzania tmavými chodbami zbadali maličký vchod skrytý pod kobercom. En: After a while of walking through the dark corridors, they spotted a tiny entrance hidden under a carpet. Sk: Zuzana sa priblížila a odtiahla koberec. En: Zuzana approached and pulled the carpet away. Sk: "Pozrite sa! En: "Look!" Sk: " - zvolala. En: she exclaimed. Sk: Vchod viedol dolu schodmi. En: The entrance led down a set of stairs. Sk: Schody boli úzke a kľukaté. En: The stairs were narrow and winding. Sk: Marek držal lampu. En: Marek held a lamp. Sk: Opatrne kráčali dolu, až sa ocitli v tajomnej miestnosti. En: They carefully walked down until they found themselves in a mysterious room. Sk: V tej miestnosti boli staré portréty, knihy a jeden veľký truhlica. En: In that room were old portraits, books, and a large chest. Sk: "Toto musí byť stovky rokov staré," povedala Jana. En: "This must be hundreds of years old," said Jana. Sk: Napätie vzrástlo, keď Marek otvoril truhlicu. En: The tension heightened as Marek opened the chest. Sk: Žiadne zlato, žiadne kulovaló dyamóny. En: No gold, no dazzling diamonds. Sk: Našli starý rukopis a zvláštne kľúče. En: They found an old manuscript and strange keys. Sk: Hneď ich zaujalo písmo, ktoré opisovalo príbeh o stratenom čase. En: The writing immediately caught their attention, describing a story about lost time. Sk: "Kde to máme," zašepkala Zuzana, "táto miestnosť musí byť opustená storočia. En: "Where are we," whispered Zuzana, "this room must have been abandoned for centuries." Sk: " Zobrali rukopis na svetlo a čítali:"Kľúče sú most do minulosti. En: They took the manuscript to the light and read: "The keys are a bridge to the past. Sk: Dvere sa otvoríte len s pravým kľúčom. En: The door will open only with the right key." Sk: "Marek, s rukopisom v ruke, uvidel na stene staré dvere. En: Marek, holding the manuscript, saw an old door on the wall. Sk: "Poďme to vyskúšať," navrhol. En: "Let's try it," he suggested. Sk: Jeden po druhom skúšali kľúče, až narazili na ten správny. En: One by one they tried the keys, until they found the right one. Sk: Dvere sa pomaly otvárali. En: The door slowly opened. Sk: Za nimi bola ešte jedna miestnosť s množstvom starých staromaestských artefaktov. En: Behind it was another room filled with many ancient artifacts. Sk: Objavili tajomstvá, ktoré boli pochované po celé stáročia. En: They discovered secrets that had been buried for centuries. Sk: Boli to príbehy z doby dávno minulá, archívy rodu, o ktorom nikto netušil. En: These were stories from a bygone era, archives of a lineage no one knew about. Sk: Týmto sa dobrodružstvo neskončilo. En: Their adventure wasn’t over. Sk: Jana, Marek a Zuzana uvažovali, čo urobia so svojim objavom. En: Jana, Marek, and Zuzana pondered what to do with their discovery. Sk: Rozhodli sa informovať historikov. En: They decided to inform the historians. Sk: Bratislavský hrad sa stal ešte vzácnejší pre svoje nové tajomstvo. En: Bratislava Castle became even more valuable for its newfound secret. Sk: Po búrke hrdinská trojica odkráčala domov. En: After the storm, the heroic trio walked home. Sk: Futbalové svetlá odrážali ich úspech. En: The football lights reflected their success. Sk: Vrátili sa s vedomím, že odkryli nepoznané. En: They returned with the knowledge that they had uncovered the unknown. Sk: Jedného dňa to povie devyček navštevujúci hrad. En: One day, they would tell their story to the children visiting the castle. Sk: A tak skončil ich príbeh, tajomstvo zostane živé navždy. En: And so ended their story, the mystery remaining alive forever. Vocabulary Words: - storm: búrka - raging: zapúčala - adventure: dobrodružstvo - mystery: tajomstvo - majestic: majestátny - fierce: búrlivý - corridors: chodby - spotted: zbadali - tiny: maličký - entrance: vchod - narrow: úzke - winding: kľukaté - lamp: lampu - carefully: opatrne - portraits: portréty - chest: truhlica - manuscript: rukopis - gold: zlato - dazzling: kulovaló - diamonds: dyamóny - tension: napätie - abandoned: opustená - key: kľúč - bridge: most - ancient: staromaestských - artifacts: artefaktov - secrets: tajomstvá - archives: archívy - lineage: rodu - heroic: hrdinská

8 JUN. 2024 · Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Maria's Emotional Reunion: Finding Family in the Majestic Tatras Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: https://www.fluentfiction.org/marias-emotional-reunion-finding-family-in-the-majestic-tatras/ Story Transcript: Sk: Mária stála na vrchole kopca v Tatrách. En: Maria stood at the top of a hill in the Tatras. Sk: Pred ňou sa rozprestieral nádherný výhľad – lesy, rieky a vzdialené horské štíty. En: Before her spread a magnificent view – forests, rivers, and distant mountain peaks. Sk: Bolo to miesto, kde jej rodina chodievala kempovať, keď boli deti. En: It was a place where her family used to camp when they were children. Sk: Teraz, po mnohých rokoch, bola späť. En: Now, after many years, she was back. Sk: Keď Mária opustila Slovensko, jej rodina sa rozdelila. En: When Maria left Slovakia, her family split apart. Sk: Ona išla do ďalekej krajiny. En: She went to a far-off country. Sk: Bez telefónov a internetu nebolo ľahké udržiavať kontakt. En: Without phones and the internet, it wasn't easy to keep in touch. Sk: Časom sa stratil aj posledný list. En: Over time, even the last letter was lost. Sk: Roky prešli. En: Years passed. Sk: Napokon dostala list od svojho brata. En: Finally, she received a letter from her brother. Sk: Písal, že sa celá rodina konečne znovu stretne v Tatrách. En: He wrote that the whole family was finally going to reunite in the Tatras. Sk: Miesto, ktoré všetci milovali od detstva. En: A place they all loved since childhood. Sk: Mária bola šťastná a nadšená. En: Maria was happy and excited. Sk: Chcela ich všetkých vidieť a objímať. En: She wanted to see and hug them all. Sk: Na ceste hore kopcom sa zastavila pri starom strome. En: On the way up the hill, she stopped by an old tree. Sk: Jej otec tam vždy sadával a hral na gitare. En: Her father used to sit there and play the guitar. Sk: Jej srdce sa naplnilo radosťou, keď začula vzdialené hlasy a smiech. En: Her heart filled with joy when she heard distant voices and laughter. Sk: Podišla bližšie. En: She walked closer. Sk: Tam stáli. En: There they stood. Sk: Jej brat Jozef prvý uvidel svoju sestru. En: Her brother Joseph was the first to see his sister. Sk: Zamával jej a rozbehol sa k nej. En: He waved at her and ran toward her. Sk: „Mária! En: "Maria!" Sk: “ zvolal. En: he exclaimed. Sk: „Si tu! En: "You're here!" Sk: “Mária sa rozbehla, srdce jej búchalo. En: Maria started running, her heart pounding. Sk: Objali sa. En: They embraced. Sk: Jej matka a otec prišli k nim, obaja plakali. En: Her mother and father came over, both crying. Sk: „Chýbala si nám,“ povedala jej matka. En: "We missed you," her mother said. Sk: „Aj vy mne,“ odpovedala Mária so slzami v očiach. En: "I missed you too," Maria replied with tears in her eyes. Sk: Slnko pomaly zapadalo. En: The sun was slowly setting. Sk: Všetci si sadli okolo ohňa. En: They all sat around the fire. Sk: Otec opäť vytiahol gitaru a začal hrať staré piesne. En: Her father once again took out his guitar and started playing old songs. Sk: Spievali a smiali sa. En: They sang and laughed. Sk: Mária spomínala na detstvo. En: Maria reminisced about her childhood. Sk: V tme noci Mária cítila, ako ju obklopuje teplo rodiny. En: In the darkness of the night, Maria felt enveloped by the warmth of her family. Sk: Vedela, že tu vždy bude jej domov. En: She knew this would always be her home. Sk: Boli spolu, a to bolo jediné, na čom záležalo. En: They were together, and that was all that mattered. Sk: A tak Mária našla to, čo stratila pred mnohými rokmi. En: And so, Maria found what she had lost many years ago. Sk: Lásku rodiny a radosť z prítomnosti blízkych. En: The love of her family and the joy of being with her loved ones. Sk: Tam, v náruči Tatier, našli všetci svoje miesto. En: There, in the embrace of the Tatras, they all found their place. Sk: Spolu. En: Together. Vocabulary Words: - magnificent: nádherný - hill: kopec - distant: vzdialené - reunite: znovu stretnúť - excited: nadšená - embraced: objali - pounding: búchalo - remisce: spomínala - enveloped: obklopuje - childhood: detstvo - spread: rozprestieral - forests: lesy - peaks: štíty - camp: kempovať - far-off: ďalekej - finally: napokon - joy: radosť - voices: hlasy - guitar: gitara - crying: plakali - sing: spievali - fire: oheň - letter: list - hug: objímať - finally: konečne - love: lásku - place: miesto - together: spolu - lost: stratila