Se vidimo! Slovene with Polona
Se vidimo! Slovene with Polona is a podcast designed to help learners of the Slovene language, from complete beginners to those looking to improve. Hosted by Polona Majdič, the episodes start entirely in English at the A0 level and gradually introduce more Slovene as the series progresses. The podcast covers practical vocabulary, everyday dialogues, pronunciation tips, and cultural insights about Slovenia. It is a friendly and accessible resource for anyone interested in learning Slovene.
Epizode
Episode 41: Pridevniki v instrumentalu - adjectives in instrumental case🌴
In Episode 41, we’re taking another look at Slovenian grammar and focusing on the instrumental case (orodnik) with adjectives in the singular, dual, and plural. Learn how to use s/z, med, pred, pod, and za, and discover the most important adjective and noun endings.You’ll also hear a fun dialogue with Janez, Maruša, and Polona, packed with examples of the instrumental in Slovenian. Se vidimo!
Episode 40: Vročina - Summer Heat 🥵
In this episode, we’re talking about the summer heat! Learn useful Slovenian vocabulary related to hot weather, heat waves, drought, fires, and staying cool. We’ll also review modal verbs such as morati, smeti, lahko, and treba je. Se vidimo!
Episode 39: Pridevniki v lokativu - adjectives in lokative case 🐟
In this episode of Se vidimo, we're taking a closer look at the Slovene locative case and adjective endings in the singular, dual, and plural. You'll learn how to use the most common locative prepositions, remember the key endings with a simple mnemonic, and discover the special rule for countries and regions ending in -ska and -ška. We'll finish with a short dialogue to help you hear
Episode 38: Kako opisati državo - How to describe a country 🇸🇪 🇸🇪 🇸🇪
In this summer episode of Se vidimo, we learn how to describe a country in Slovenian. Using Sweden as an example, we explore useful vocabulary, a key grammar pattern with country names ending in -ska/-ška, and learn a little about Swedish culture and food. The episode also includes a short interview with our friend Charlie from Malmö. Se vidimo!
Episode 37: Pridevniki v genitivu - adjectives in genitive case
Learn how to use the Slovenian genitive case (rodilnik) with adjectives. In this episode, we will cover when to use the genitive, its endings for all genders and all numbers, and practical examples to help you use it. Bonus: a short text with Janez. Se vidimo!
Episode 36: Počitnice v Sloveniji - Holidays in Slovenia 🏝️🍹⛱️🌞 🌊
Ready for summer in Slovenian? Learn useful vocabulary for holidays at the seaside and in the mountains, follow Polona and Janez through two funny summer dialogues, and expand your Slovenian with practical seasonal expressions. Se vidimo!
Episode 35: Zdravstveni sistem v Sloveniji - Healthcare system in Slovenia
How does healthcare work in Slovenia? In this episode, I explain the basics of health insurance, doctors, hospitals, and emergency care, while introducing useful Slovenian healthcare vocabulary. Se vidimo!
Episode 34: Janez pri zdravniku - Janez is sick 😷
In Episode 34, we explore how to talk about health in Slovenian. You'll learn useful vocabulary for common illnesses, injuries, symptoms, and doctor visits, along with practical phrases that you can use in case you need a doctor. Se vidimo!
Episode 33: Pridevniki v akuzativu - adjectives in accusative case
In this episode, we learn how the accusative case works in Slovenian adjectives across genders and numbers, with simple explanations and practical everyday examples. Se vidimo!
Episode 32: Čebelarstvo - beekeeping 🐝
In this episode, you’ll learn about beekeeping and related topics. You’ll also learn some new words connected to bees and beekeeping. Se vidimo!
Episode 31: Horrible lunch, good dessert - katastrofalno kosilo, dobra sladica
In Episode 31, we start learning Slovenian adjectives (pridevniki). Through food-related examples and a fun dialogue, you’ll learn how adjectives change with gender and number, plus useful vocabulary like sladek, slan, pekoč, and hrustljav.
Episode 30: Prazniki in vrstilni števniki
Discover why Slovenians love early May holidays, explore local traditions like bonfires, and learn how to use ordinal numbers in Slovenian. Se vidimo!
Episode 29: Bencin
In this episode, you’ll learn how to talk about driving and traveling in Slovenia—from refueling your car and understanding fuel prices to using gas stations, buying a vignette, and dealing with police checks. You’ll also pick up essential vocabulary for tires, inspections, and everyday car-related situations, plus hear a short real-life dialogue to practice your Slovene. Se vidimo!
Episode 28: Dativ 2. del
In Episode 28, we learn how to use the dative case in the dual and plural in Slovene, including the typical endings for all three genders. Through practical examples and common verbs, you’ll see how the dative works in everyday situations, ending with a short listening segment about what different politicians support and oppose.
Episode 27: Slovenci v Argentini 🇦🇷
Slovenes don’t just live in Slovenia, but all over the world. One of them is Rok Fink from Argentina. Listen to what he has to say. Se vidimo!
Episode 26: Velika noč - Easter 🐰🐇🐣🌷
In this episode, we teach you Slovenian words connected to Easter, from decorated eggs to the special Easter breakfast, while sharing stories behind Slovenia’s holiday customs. Se vidimo!
Episode 25: Volitve - elections 🗳️🏛️
In today’s episode, we focus on elections in Slovenia while learning useful vocabulary related to voting and politics. Se vidimo!
Episode 24: Dativ in poklici 💼 👨🏻🍳 👷🏻♀️
In this episode of Se vidimo, we start learning the final Slovene case – the dativ. You’ll learn singular endings, keyprepositions like k/h, proti, and kljub, and expand your vocabulary with common professions.
Episode 23: Naš, vaš, njun obisk? (Possessive pronouns II)
In this episode, we review possessive pronouns and learn howto use them in dual and plural, with examples for masculine, feminine, and neuter nouns. You’ll also hear a short text about Slovene visiting culture. Se vidimo!
Episode 22: Svojilni zaimki in dan žena - possessive pronouns and Women's Day 👱🏻♀️👩🏻🦰👩🏻👧🏽👧🏾
Learn how possessive pronouns in Slovenian (singular) workand listen to a short text about Women’s Day in Slovenia, followed by five comprehension questions for practice. Se vidimo!
Episode 21: Pogojnik - conditional
In this episode, we’re talking about how to say would in Slovene. You’ll learn how to use bi in everyday situations — from imagining “If I had a million euros…” to making polite requests. Se vidimo!
Episode 20: Modalni glagoli - modal verbs
In this episode, we dive into Slovene modal verbs and howthey help you express what you want, have to do, are allowed to do, or are able to do. You’ll learn how to use želeti, hoteti, smeti, morati, treba, moči, and lahko in everyday sentences, including how negation works and when to use the infinitive. Se vidimo!
Episode 19: Pust, vreme in letni časi ⛈️🫧🍃🫶🏼
In Episode 19, we talk about Pust, Slovenia’s colorful carnival tradition, with its costumes, parades, and sweet treats. Then we move on to everyday weather vocabulary—learning how to describe the weather, seasons, and common winds in Slovenian. Se vidimo!
Episode 18: Instrumental 2. del
In this episode, we learn how to use the instrumental casein the dual and plural in Slovene. After a quick revision of the instrumental singular, we focus on endings for all three genders and practice them through real-life dialogues at a train station and in a travel agency. Se vidimo!
Episode 17: Jejmo, nakupujmo in potujmo s Polono 🛒
This episode focuses on practical Slovene for everyday situations. Through dialogues in a shop and a restaurant, you’ll learn essential vocabulary and expressions. The episode also introduces the instrumental case and common modes of transportation. Se vidimo!
Episode 16: Kje je lekarna? ⚕️👩🏻🔬🤍
In this episode, we continue with the Slovene locative case, focusing on dual and plural forms. You’ll practice asking for directions, talking about places in the city, and learn useful everyday phrases. We wrap up with a short overview of Piran, Bled, and Predjama Castle. Se vidimo!
Episode 15: Gremo na kavo z lokativom in akuzativom ☕
In this episode, we focus on city vocabulary and learn howto ask “Where are you?” in Slovene. You’ll be introduced to common buildings in a city and learn how to use the 5th case (locative) in the singular to describe where you are and where you live. We also clarify the difference between movement (accusative) and location (locative). Se vidimo!
Episode 14: Appearance, character and clothing👔👖👕
Episode 14 focuses on how to describe someone in Slovene. You’ll learn vocabulary for appearance, character, hair, eyes, and clothing, and how to use common adjectives and the verb nositi (to wear). Se vidimo!
Episode 13: Cats and colors 🎨
In this episode learn how to say “hungover” in Slovene, explore New Year traditions, and return to the basics of Slovene grammar. This episode focuses on nouns and adjectives, how they work together, and includes basic adjectives and colours. Se vidimo!
Episode 12: Zbogom 2025! Farewell 2025!
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: Part 2 of the future tense and Christmas 🎅
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!
Episode 10: Future tense and Slovenian food 🍰
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!
Episode 9: Past tense (dual, plural) and family 👪
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!
Episode 8: Past tense and France Prešeren
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!
Episode 7: I like, I don't like 👍👎
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.
Episode 6: Everyday phrases
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.
Episode 5: Days of the week and accusative case
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.
Episode 4: Regular, irregular? Verbs!
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!
Episode 3: Introduce yourself
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
Episode 2 – Let's count and spell!
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 wor
Episode 1: Kako si? Let's begin!
In this episode, we learn how to greet people and ask how they’re doing — essential phrases for any conversation!
Introduction
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.
