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Facing Fears: How Friendship Redefined a Competition
Fluent Fiction - Slovenian: Facing Fears: How Friendship Redefined a Competition
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Story Transcript:
Sl: Ljubljana High School se je lesketala v poletnem soncu.
En: Ljubljana High School shimmered in the summer sun.
Sl: V zraku je bila čutiti nenavadna vznemirjenost, saj se je približevalo pomembno tekmovanje v govornih nastopih.
En: An unusual excitement was felt in the air as the important speech competition was approaching.
Sl: V šolski avli je Teja sedela na klopi in s tresočimi rokami držala svoj skrbno pripravljen govor.
En: In the school's atrium, Teja sat on a bench, holding her carefully prepared speech with trembling hands.
Sl: Vedela je, da je ta trenutek pomemben.
En: She knew this moment was important.
Sl: Želela je dokazati sebi in drugim, da lahko premaga strah pred nastopanjem.
En: She wanted to prove to herself and others that she could overcome her fear of performing.
Sl: Matej, njen najboljši prijatelj, je sedel poleg nje.
En: Matej, her best friend, sat next to her.
Sl: Njegov nasmeh je bil vedno prisoten in vedno ga je spremljala samozavest, ki si jo je Teja tako želela.
En: His smile was always present, and he always had a confidence that Teja so desired.
Sl: Nič od tega pa ni zmanjšalo njegove podpore.
En: None of this, however, diminished his support.
Sl: Ko je izvedel, da bo tudi on tekmoval, je v šali rekel: "Ne skrbi, Teja, skupaj bova stala na vrhu – čeprav bo le eden zmagovalec.
En: When he found out he would also be competing, he jokingly said, "Don't worry, Teja, we'll both stand on top—even though there will only be one winner."
Sl: "Teja si je srčno želela Matejeve pomoči.
En: Teja earnestly wanted Matej's help.
Sl: Njegovi nasveti in optimizem so ji dajali voljo.
En: His advice and optimism gave her determination.
Sl: "Matej," je rekla negotovo, "bi mi lahko pomagal izboljšati moj nastop?
En: "Matej," she said uncertainly, "could you help me improve my performance?"
Sl: " Matej se je še bolj nasmehnil in pokimal.
En: Matej smiled even more and nodded.
Sl: "Z veseljem, Teja.
En: "I'd be happy to, Teja.
Sl: Enostavno moraš biti to, kar si – to je tvoje največje orožje.
En: You just have to be yourself—that's your greatest weapon."
Sl: "Dnevi so hitro minevali.
En: The days went by quickly.
Sl: Teja in Matej sta skupaj vadila po pouku, včasih v parkih blizu šole, včasih v opuščeni šolski učilnici.
En: Teja and Matej practiced together after classes, sometimes in parks near the school, sometimes in an abandoned school classroom.
Sl: Matej je delil svoje skrivnosti, kako ostati miren in kako očarati publiko.
En: Matej shared his secrets on how to stay calm and captivate the audience.
Sl: Napetost je naraščala, ko je prišel dan tekmovanja.
En: The tension rose as the day of the competition arrived.
Sl: Veliki šolski avditorij je bil poln radovednih učencev.
En: The large school auditorium was filled with curious students.
Sl: Teja je stala za kulisami, srce ji je razbijalo kot noro.
En: Teja stood behind the scenes, her heart pounding wildly.
Sl: Matej ji je dal zadnji nasvet: "Samo dihaj, Teja.
En: Matej gave her one last piece of advice: "Just breathe, Teja.
Sl: Verjemi vase.
En: Believe in yourself."
Sl: "Teja je stopila na oder.
En: Teja stepped onto the stage.
Sl: Vse oči so bile uprte vanjo.
En: All eyes were on her.
Sl: Že po
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