January 08, 2026

Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey

16 minutes

Fluent Fiction - Slovak: Overcoming Stage Fright: Marek's Musical Journey
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Story Transcript:

Sk: V gymnáziu panovala tichá a napätá atmosféra.
En: At the gymnázium, a quiet and tense atmosphere prevailed.

Sk: Zima kropila snehom mestské ulice za oknami, no vo vnútri, na škole, pomaly vrcholili prípravy na každoročnú zimnú talentovú šou.
En: Winter was sprinkling snow on the city streets outside the windows, but inside, at the school, preparations for the annual winter talent show were gradually reaching their peak.

Sk: Strop telocvične zdobili svetielka a sviatočné ozdoby, čo vytváralo príjemný kontrast s mrazivým vzduchom vonku.
En: The ceiling of the gymnasium was decorated with lights and festive ornaments, creating a pleasant contrast with the freezing air outside.

Sk: Organizáciu celej akcie mala na starosti Tatiana, sebavedomá a vždy usmievavá študentka.
En: The organization of the entire event was entrusted to Tatiana, a confident and ever-smiling student.

Sk: Medzi študentmi, ktorí sa chystali predviesť svoje talenty, bol aj Marek.
En: Among the students preparing to showcase their talents was Marek.

Sk: Zdanlivo tichý a nenápadný, avšak s veľkou vášňou pre hudbu, ktorú skrýval pred svetom.
En: Seemingly quiet and inconspicuous, yet with a great passion for music, which he hid from the world.

Sk: Jeho najlepší priateľ Jozef vedel o Marekovej túžbe a snahe prekonať strach z vystupovania.
En: His best friend Jozef knew about Marek's desire and effort to overcome his stage fright.

Sk: "Marek, máš úžasný talent.
En: "Marek, you have an amazing talent.

Sk: Musíš to ukázať!
En: You have to show it!"

Sk: " povzbudzoval ho Jozef počas prestávok, povzbudzoval ho, aby sa prihlásil do šou.
En: Jozef encouraged him during breaks, urging him to sign up for the show.

Sk: Marek sa však bál.
En: However, Marek was afraid.

Sk: Strach z pódiovej nálady a obáv z posmechu ho brzdil.
En: Fear of stage fright and the worry of ridicule held him back.

Sk: Každý večer potajme skúšal hrať na gitare svoje obľúbené skladby, no myšlienka na verejné vystúpenie ho desila.
En: Each night he secretly practiced playing his favorite songs on the guitar, but the thought of performing publicly terrified him.

Sk: "Čo ak to pokazím?
En: "What if I mess up?

Sk: Čo ak sa všetci začnú smiať?
En: What if everyone starts laughing?"

Sk: " pýtal sa sám seba.
En: he asked himself.

Sk: Ale Jozef ho nezabúdal neustále povzbudiť.
En: But Jozef never forgot to keep encouraging him.

Sk: "Preto trénuješ, Marek.
En: "That's why you practice, Marek."

Sk: "Nadišiel večer pred vystúpením.
En: The evening before the performance arrived.

Sk: Marek ležal v posteli a premýšľal: "Dokážem to?
En: Marek lay in bed, pondering: "Can I do it?

Sk: Mám odvahu ísť na pódium?
En: Do I have the courage to go on stage?"

Sk: " Vedel, že je čas rozhodnúť sa.
En: He knew it was time to decide.

Sk: Chcel získať sebavedomie a ukázať svoje umenie.
En: He wanted to gain confidence and show his art.

Sk: Napokon sa rozhodol.
En: Finally, he made up his mind.

Sk: "Skúsim to, Jozef mal pravdu.
En: "I'll try it, Jozef was right.

Sk: Je čas prestať sa schovávať," povedal si.
En: It's time to stop hiding," he told himself.

Sk: Nasledujúci deň sa gymnázium naplnilo žiakmi a učiteľmi.
En: The next day, the gymnázium was filled with students and teachers.

Sk: Každý netrpezlivo očakával začiatok talentovej šou.
En: Everyone was eagerly anticipating the start of the talent show.

Sk: Keď prišiel čas Marekovho vystúpenia, jeho srdce búšilo ako nikdy predtým.
En: When the time for Marek's performance came, his heart pounded like never before.

Sk: Vystúpil na pódium, rozhliadol sa po publiku a zhlboka sa nadýchol.
En: He stepped onto the stage, looked around at the audience, and took a deep breath.

Sk: Započal hrať.
En: He began to play.

Sk: Prvé tóny naplnili telocvičňu a jeho strach postupne ustupoval.
En: The first notes filled the gymnasium, and his fear gradually subsided.

Sk: Jeho prsty tancovali po strunách ako toľkokrát, ako si praktizoval, a s každou minútou rástlo jeho sebavedomie.
En: His fingers danced across the strings as they had so many times during practice, and with each passing minute, his confidence grew.

Sk: Publiku sa jeho výkon zjavne páčil.
En: It was evident that the audience enjoyed his performance.

Sk: Po skončení skladby sa ozval búrlivý potlesk.
En: After the piece ended, a thunderous applause erupted.

Sk: Marek pocítil úľavu a radosť.
En: Marek felt relief and joy.

Sk: Uvedomil si, že jeho talent môže priniesť radosť nielen jemu, ale aj ostatným.
En: He realized that his talent could bring joy not only to himself but also to others.

Sk: Bol na seba hrdý.
En: He was proud of himself.

Sk: Už viac sa neplánoval skrývať.
En: He no longer planned to hide.

Sk: Objavil novú, sebavedomú stránku seba samého a jeho priateľ Jozef bol pri tom tou najlepšou oporou.
En: He discovered a new, confident side of himself, and his friend Jozef was there as the best support.

Sk: Od toho dňa bol Marek otvorenejší a veselší.
En: From that day on, Marek was more open and cheerful.

Sk: Sme sa mu neprestávalo na perách, lebo vedel, že zdolal svoju najväčšiu prekážku - sám seba.
En: A smile never left his face because he knew he had overcome his greatest obstacle - himself.

Sk: Talentový večer mu zmenil život.
En: The talent evening had changed his life.

Sk: Zrazu mal svet nové možnosti a on bol pripravený ich využiť.
En: Suddenly, the world had new possibilities, and he was ready to seize them.

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