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Blooming Dreams: Tomáš's Journey to Study Abroad
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Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Blooming Dreams: Tomáš's Journey to Study Abroad
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
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Story Transcript:
Sk: Na jar, na koleji plnému ruchu, sa Tomáš často pozeral cez okno.
En: In the spring, in the dormitory full of activity, Tomáš often looked out the window.
Sk: Stromy pred budovou rozkvitali, rovnako ako jeho túžba po nových začiatkoch.
En: The trees in front of the building were blooming, just like his desire for new beginnings.
Sk: Tomášovi spolužiaci prichádzali a odchádzali, smejúc sa a diskutujúc o seminároch.
En: Tomáš's classmates were coming and going, laughing and discussing seminars.
Sk: Vnútri vládlo nadšenie a život pripomínal lode plné blednúcich alebo silnejúcich snov.
En: Inside, enthusiasm prevailed, and life was like ships filled with fading or strengthening dreams.
Sk: Tomáš bol vzorný študent.
En: Tomáš was an exemplary student.
Sk: Miloval učenie, ale rutina ho unavovala.
En: He loved learning, but the routine tired him.
Sk: Jeho priateľka Anna občas s ťažkým povzdychom sledovala, ako Tomáš opäť večer otvoril knihy.
En: His girlfriend Anna occasionally watched with a heavy sigh as Tomáš once again opened his books in the evening.
Sk: Chcela, aby bol šťastný a pokojný, ale vedela, že jeho srdce túži po niečom väčšom.
En: She wanted him to be happy and calm, but she knew his heart longed for something bigger.
Sk: „Tomáš, musíš skúsiť študovať v zahraničí,“ povedala mu jedného dňa Anna.
En: "Tomáš, you have to try studying abroad," Anna told him one day.
Sk: „Je to tvoja šanca!
En: "It's your chance!"
Sk: “Tomáš sa bál neznámeho.
En: Tomáš feared the unknown.
Sk: Obával sa, že na jeho cestu si nezarobí dosť.
En: He worried he wouldn't earn enough for his journey.
Sk: Viedel vetjedy, ako financovať cestu do zahraničia.
En: He wasn't sure how to finance a trip abroad.
Sk: Viera, ich múdra kamarátka, mu dala radu.
En: Viera, their wise friend, gave him advice.
Sk: „Tomáš, skús požiadať o štipendiá a cestovné granty,“ povedala.
En: "Tomáš, try applying for scholarships and travel grants," she said.
Sk: „Veľká časť nákladov ti môže byť uhradená.
En: "A large part of the costs could be covered for you."
Sk: “Hnal sa nad tým rozmýšľať celé noci.
En: He pondered this for many nights.
Sk: Anna a Viera ho povzbudzovali, hlasne plánovali jeho potenciálnu cesty.
En: Anna and Viera encouraged him, loudly planning his potential journey.
Sk: Nakoniec sa rozhodol prekonať svoj strach.
En: Eventually, he decided to overcome his fear.
Sk: Vyplnil prihlášky a sliedil, kde by mohol získať finančnú podporu.
En: He filled out applications and searched for where he might get financial support.
Sk: Najťažšie však bolo čakanie.
En: The hardest part, however, was the waiting.
Sk: Každý deň tŕpli nervy, každé ráno pri pošte bolo plné očakávania.
En: Every day was nerve-wracking, every morning by the mailbox was full of anticipation.
Sk: Jedného dňa, kedy slnko žiarilo jasnejšie než inokedy, uvidel obálku s logom univerzity.
En: One day, when the sun shone brighter than ever, he saw an envelope with the university logo.
Sk: Jeho srdce sa rozbúchalo.
En: His heart raced.
Sk: Roztrhol ju netrpezlivo.
En: He tore it open impatiently.
Sk: Bolo tam: prijatý na zahraničný program.
En: There it was: accepted into the study abroad program.
Sk: Štipendium pokryje jeho c
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-04-20-07-38-19-sk
Story Transcript:
Sk: Na jar, na koleji plnému ruchu, sa Tomáš často pozeral cez okno.
En: In the spring, in the dormitory full of activity, Tomáš often looked out the window.
Sk: Stromy pred budovou rozkvitali, rovnako ako jeho túžba po nových začiatkoch.
En: The trees in front of the building were blooming, just like his desire for new beginnings.
Sk: Tomášovi spolužiaci prichádzali a odchádzali, smejúc sa a diskutujúc o seminároch.
En: Tomáš's classmates were coming and going, laughing and discussing seminars.
Sk: Vnútri vládlo nadšenie a život pripomínal lode plné blednúcich alebo silnejúcich snov.
En: Inside, enthusiasm prevailed, and life was like ships filled with fading or strengthening dreams.
Sk: Tomáš bol vzorný študent.
En: Tomáš was an exemplary student.
Sk: Miloval učenie, ale rutina ho unavovala.
En: He loved learning, but the routine tired him.
Sk: Jeho priateľka Anna občas s ťažkým povzdychom sledovala, ako Tomáš opäť večer otvoril knihy.
En: His girlfriend Anna occasionally watched with a heavy sigh as Tomáš once again opened his books in the evening.
Sk: Chcela, aby bol šťastný a pokojný, ale vedela, že jeho srdce túži po niečom väčšom.
En: She wanted him to be happy and calm, but she knew his heart longed for something bigger.
Sk: „Tomáš, musíš skúsiť študovať v zahraničí,“ povedala mu jedného dňa Anna.
En: "Tomáš, you have to try studying abroad," Anna told him one day.
Sk: „Je to tvoja šanca!
En: "It's your chance!"
Sk: “Tomáš sa bál neznámeho.
En: Tomáš feared the unknown.
Sk: Obával sa, že na jeho cestu si nezarobí dosť.
En: He worried he wouldn't earn enough for his journey.
Sk: Viedel vetjedy, ako financovať cestu do zahraničia.
En: He wasn't sure how to finance a trip abroad.
Sk: Viera, ich múdra kamarátka, mu dala radu.
En: Viera, their wise friend, gave him advice.
Sk: „Tomáš, skús požiadať o štipendiá a cestovné granty,“ povedala.
En: "Tomáš, try applying for scholarships and travel grants," she said.
Sk: „Veľká časť nákladov ti môže byť uhradená.
En: "A large part of the costs could be covered for you."
Sk: “Hnal sa nad tým rozmýšľať celé noci.
En: He pondered this for many nights.
Sk: Anna a Viera ho povzbudzovali, hlasne plánovali jeho potenciálnu cesty.
En: Anna and Viera encouraged him, loudly planning his potential journey.
Sk: Nakoniec sa rozhodol prekonať svoj strach.
En: Eventually, he decided to overcome his fear.
Sk: Vyplnil prihlášky a sliedil, kde by mohol získať finančnú podporu.
En: He filled out applications and searched for where he might get financial support.
Sk: Najťažšie však bolo čakanie.
En: The hardest part, however, was the waiting.
Sk: Každý deň tŕpli nervy, každé ráno pri pošte bolo plné očakávania.
En: Every day was nerve-wracking, every morning by the mailbox was full of anticipation.
Sk: Jedného dňa, kedy slnko žiarilo jasnejšie než inokedy, uvidel obálku s logom univerzity.
En: One day, when the sun shone brighter than ever, he saw an envelope with the university logo.
Sk: Jeho srdce sa rozbúchalo.
En: His heart raced.
Sk: Roztrhol ju netrpezlivo.
En: He tore it open impatiently.
Sk: Bolo tam: prijatý na zahraničný program.
En: There it was: accepted into the study abroad program.
Sk: Štipendium pokryje jeho c