Se vidimo! Slovene with Polona

In the last episode of this year, we practice past, present, and future tense in Slovene through short, everyday texts and useful vocabulary. You’ll also learn how to say “Happy New Year” in Slovene and discover New Year traditions in Slovenia. Se vidimo!

Episode 11 continues with the Slovenian future tense, focusing on the dual and plural forms through clear examples and guided practice. The episode also explores December traditions in Slovenia, including Miklavž and Christmas, with seasonal vocabulary and a short listening exercise. Se vidimo!

In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about the future in Slovene. We compare the past and future tense, practice forming prihodnjik with biti , and use common time expressions for plans and invitations. To finish, we explore must-try Slovenian dishes like potica , štruklji , kranjska klobasa , and kremšnita . Grammar, examples, and a taste of Slovenian culture in one episode. Se vidimo!

In this episode, we dive into the Slovene past tense in the dual and plural, and learn how participle endings change based on gender and number. We also explore useful family vocabulary like mama, oče, sestra, and more. A lesson to help you talk about your past and describe your family in Slovene. Se vidimo!

In this episode of Se vidimo! we explore the Slovenian past tense – preteklik . You’ll hear examples in context, learn how to form the past, discover irregular verbs in the past, and listen to a short story about France Prešeren. Se vidimo!

In this episode, we explore how to say what you like and don’t like in Slovene. You’ll learn the accusative and genitive forms you need, plus a quick refresher on nominative endings in singular, dual, and plural.

Learn how to use everyday Slovene in real-life situations — from saying hvala and ordering coffee to chatting with friends, shopping, or answering the phone. This episode is full of simple, useful phrases you can start using right away.

In this episode of Se vidimo! , learn how to describe your daily routine in Slovene. Explore the days of the week, months, and common adverbs of frequency, and get a clear introduction to the accusative case — an essential part of Slovene grammar.

In this episode, we dive into one of the most important parts of Slovene grammar — verbs! You’ll learn how to use the verb to be , how to spot regular and irregular verbs. We’ll also practice a few examples together and look at some fun patterns that make Slovene verbs easier than you might think. Tune in, repeat out loud, and as always — se vidimo!

Welcome back to Se vidimo! In this episode, we’re learning how to introduce yourself in Slovene — from asking someone’s name and where they’re from, to talking about your job, age, and the languages you speak. We’ll also review some tricky Slovene pronunciations, practice spelling names the Slovene way, and look at how to switch between formal and informal speech. By the end, you’ll be ready to st...

Dober dan! In this episode, we dive into the essentials of Slovene — how to read, count, and recognize gender in nouns. Learn the Slovene alphabet, practice numbers from nič to milijon, and discoverhow to tell whether a word is masculine, feminine, or neuter. Perfect for beginners who want to build a strong foundation in Slovene! Grab your coffee, tune in, and let’s learn together — Se vidimo! The...

In this episode, we learn how to greet people and ask how they’re doing — essential phrases for any conversation!

Welcome to the very first episode! I’ll tell you what inspired this podcast, what kinds of stories and ideas you’ll hear, and what’s coming next.