Best Rtvslo Radio Maribor Podcasts (2024)

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Diana's exchange wasn't as enjoyable as she thought it would be 8:26

22d ago8:26

8:26

Diana is a Portuguese student who came to Maribor for a semester to study mechanical engineering. Although she appreciated the more hands-on approach to studying here, she mentioned that she spent a considerable amount of time counting down the days until she could leave Slovenia. She says that her Erasmus experience, overall, won't be remembered t…

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Lorenzo in Anita are teens who came to Maribor for a three week internship 7:26

1M ago7:26

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The 17- and 18-year-old didn’t have much of a choice when it came to selecting the country of their internship, but they did end up liking their time in Maribor and Slovenia in general a lot.They chose to play the song Heavy Fuel by Dire Straits.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Adrian started his echange on one path and is ending it on another 7:09

2M ago7:09

7:09

Adrian is one of those people who believes that if you truly truly set your mind to something, you can achieve it. And that sometimes, the path you start on isn't the one you end up on.He chose to play the song La casa por el tejado by Fito & Fitipaldis.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Luca's decision to study in Ljubljana was literally made overnight 7:38

2M ago7:38

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One challenge Luca says she faced in Ljubljana was the language barrier as she does not speak Slovenian. What differences has she noticed between studying and life in the Netherlands vs. In Slovenia?She chose to play the song If I Am Only My Thoughts by Loving.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Ana says her semester abroad enabled her to grow as a person 6:56

3M ago6:56

6:56

Ana says her friends were taken aback by her choice to study in Slovenia for a semester. Nevertheless, she proceeded with her decision, emphasizing the significance of allowing oneself the opportunity to explore their identity in youth, free from the influences and pressures of their home environment.She chose to play the song Don’t Let Me Down by …

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Flore says when she saw Ljubljana among her exchange options, she knew this was a perfect option for her 6:22

3M ago6:22

6:22

Flore says that she couldn't have chosen a better place for the exchange than Ljubljana, as it embodies everything she wanted and that adventures were bountiful here - from weekend trips to different parts of the country to losing her phone on Triglav.She chose to play the song Moon Bird by Roger Webb.…

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Silvia says that she was surprised by the slowness of life in Maribor 6:01

4M ago6:01

6:01

The Media Communications student says what surprised her in Maribor was that playgrounds for children are often found next to cafes. This is not the case in Spain. In fact, Slivia says she hasn’t seen it anywhere else.She chose to play the song Hell’s Comin' With Me by Poor Man’s Poison.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Slovenia might want to take a page from Finland's corriculum when it comes to home economics 6:14

5M ago6:14

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Venla studies home economics. In Finland, it's a subject that's mandatory for both elementary and secondary school students. Students aged between 13 and 15 learn various household tasks and chores, including getting familiar with electricity, furniture care, painting, and more. They also learn the basics of family economics, law, finance, natural …

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For Laura, snow was the deciding factor when choosing to study in Ljubljana 7:41

5M ago7:41

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It hasn't snowed for a couple of months now, but it did fall in January when we recorded an interview with Laura in Ljubljana. Laura hails from southern Spain, where it rarely snows except in one place. Interestingly, snow was one of the main reasons she chose to spend a semester in Slovenia.She chose to play the song Motomami by Rosalía.…

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Can spent a semester in Ljubljana 5 years ago. He then decided to give Maribor a chance 7:38

6M ago7:38

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Five years ago, Can embarked on an Erasmus exchange to Ljubljana, where he spent a semester. Now, as a PhD student, he's opted for a change of scenery, diving into the academic environment of Maribor. In this episode, discover Can's impressions of Styria's capital, learn about the most frequent question Slovenians posed to him during his previous s…

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Andrej always knew he wanted to study abroad 7:22

6M ago7:22

7:22

Two years ago, Andrej started his studies at Maribor's FERI. But this was not the faculty he wanted to enroll in originally.He chose to play the song Bella by Pajak x Lara.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Nevena chose to pursue studies in social work after years of work in her own NGO 7:16

6M ago7:16

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Nevena chose to pursue studies in social work after years of dedicated work in her own non-governmental organization, supporting children and youth with disabilities.What did she think of Slovenia's capital and how accessible is it in her opinion?She chose to play the song Ljubav by Bojana Vunturišević.…

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Eliška became a “true Slovene” in just two weeks! 6:55

7M ago6:55

6:55

During her second weekend in Ljubljana, Eliška became a "true Slovene." Climbing Triglav was just the beginning, as she continued scaling numerous peaks. According to her, the stereotype about how Czechs love to go hiking holds true. She chose to play the song Could Have Been Me by The Struts.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Emin says that in Turkey, people often know very little about Slovenia 7:37

7M ago7:37

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The Erasmus student says that often, the first association of his compatriots when mentioning Slovenia is Yugoslavia. After spending a semester in Ljubljana, he believes Slovenia is much more beautiful and interesting than they imagine.He chose to play the song You're the voice by John FarnhamBy RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Lana first visited Slovenia when she was only 4 years old 7:53

8M ago7:53

7:53

Lana says she feels blessed to be able to study in Slovenia for free.She says that in Serbia, entrance exams determine who secures scholarships. Those at the top earn the scholarships, while others have to pay tuition fees.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Candice and Jade say we should not only take opportunities when they arise but make them happen! 7:52

8M ago7:52

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Candice and Jade are currently back in France after acing their 6-week Erasmus internship in Ljubljana this summer. To secure their spot, they hustled—applying, emailing, and making things happen!They chose to play the song Osama by Zakes Bantwini and Kasango.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Jaanika says Slovenia is the only other country apart from her native Estonia where she has felt at home 8:24

9M ago8:24

8:24

Despite having lived in Slovakia, Greece and other countries, Jaanika says that apart from her native Estonia, Slovenia is the only other country where she has felt at home. She came to Slovenia to study cognitive science for one semester, but ended up staing here for more than 2 years.She chose to play the song X-RAY by Tommy Cash.…

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Bojana says she embraces mistakes as valuable lessons during her stay in Ljubljana 6:23

9M ago6:23

6:23

The dual form may come as a surprise to some foreigners who move to Slovenia. For Bojana, who moved here from North Macedonia three years ago (and since has learned to speak Slovenian fluently), learning the language was, at first, one of her biggest challenges. Now, she finds the dual form romantic. The speech and language therapy student says tha…

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After spending a year in Ljubljana, Mark says he will return to Madrid a changed man 8:13

10M ago8:13

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Mark has lived in Madrid his whole life, but he says it was only during his exchange in Ljubljana that he truly stepped out of his comfort zone. He spent a whole year in Ljubljana and says he wouldn't change a thing about Slovenia.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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Ester spent the last year of her studies creating a "love letter to Ljubljana" 7:25

11M ago7:25

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Ester came from North Macedonia to study Textile and fashion design in Ljubljana.She says she decided to spend her last year of studies in Ljubljana creating a fashion collection dedicated to her time in Ljubljana, which she says is a kind of »love letter« to the city.The 22-year-old chose to play the song The Caged Bird Sings by The Polish Ambassa…

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One of the things Ilona found very different to Estonia was the lack of digitalization 7:03

11M ago7:03

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Estonia is recognized as the world's most advanced digital society. It also has one of the world’s best internet connections and more startups per person than Silicon Valley.Ilona, who spent a semester in Maribor says this lack of digital conveniences was one of the bigger differences she noticed in Slovenia.She chose to play the song Paraadna by E…

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Even though she comes from Italy, Roberta had never visited Slovenia before spending a semester in Portorož 7:44

11M ago7:44

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Roberta says that because she had made the decision to spend a semester relatively late, she was not left with many options to choose from. Which is how she ended up spending a semester at the UP Faculty of Tourism Studies – Turistica in Portorož. The Erasmus student says Slovenia taught her a deeper appreciation of different cultures.She chose to …

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Hermes says he wished someone had told him study programs in Slovenia focus on practical subjects and homework 6:40

1y ago6:40

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The guest of today's show is Hermes, who chose to play Lule Lule, a traditional song of the Albanian community Aberesh, which has been living in southern Italy for centuries. 'Lule' means 'flower' in Albanian, although in the context of the lyrics it is understood as 'beloved'.Hermes, who is studying Tourism in Koper, says the song is a perfect ref…

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Alex and Bence spent their Erasmus internship at the Faculty of Energy Technology in Krško 6:02

1y ago6:02

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Bence and Alex come from neighboring Hungary. In fact, they came to Krško by car. Despite having their own means of transport, they have not yet been able to explore Slovenia as much, as they have been mainly focusing on their studies and internship at the Faculty of Energy Technology in Krško.They chose to play the song Nem tudja senki by a three-…

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Despite not speaking Slovene, Sunniva decided to join the Mixed Choir Viva Brežice 8:13

1y ago8:13

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Sunniva says that when she first moved to Brežice for her semester abroad, she was overwhelmed, so she decided to seek out a familiar environment, one where she could feel safe even when everything else in Brežice was still unfamiliar. She decided to join the Mixed Choir Viva Brežice. She chose to play Keep Yourself Alive by Queen.…

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Aram feels that in Slovenia, everything is built in "human size" 7:44

1+ y ago7:44

7:44

Aram says that in Slovenia, he always feels like a "human", because everything is built in "human size". In Russia, on the other hand, the tall buildings and wide roads often make one feel like a grain of sand.He chose to play the song Million Roses by Alla Pugacheva.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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During his exchange in Ljubljana, Simão joined Rugby Olimpija 7:45

1+ y ago7:45

7:45

Simão spent a semester in Ljubljana as an Erasmus student.Since he had lots of free time, he joined Olimpija Rugby. The Portuguese student, or Portugalec as his coach calls him, adds that unfortunately, the sport is not nearly as popular in Slovenia as it is in Portugal!He chose to play the song Vienna by Billy Joel.…

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One of the main lessons Manuel says he will take from his studies in Ljubljana is money management 7:08

1+ y ago7:08

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Since the law student and his roommates had different priorities, hobbies, and expenses, splitting the final sum into four equal parts wasn't ideal for their household. They decided that each of them would do their own shopping, but Manuel says they still share things like cookies.His song of choice was Into the Sun by Australian indie folk trio So…

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Darja says studying in Slovenia can be a bit chaotic, but that this same chaos is also “a breath of fresh air” 6:43

1+ y ago6:43

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Darja is an artist of Russian-Ukrainian descent from Latvia who lives and studies in the Netherlands. Her Slavic roots are the reason why she chose to spend a semester in Ljubljana. She says that her studies in Slovenia can be a bit "chaotic" compared to the Netherlands, but that this suits her. She also found an afternoon job here.She chose to pla…

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After spending a semester in Ljubljana, Erik says Slovenia is very underrated 7:03

1+ y ago7:03

7:03

Erik chose to spend a semester in Slovenia after he made an online comparison of all the partner universities his home university in Germany had offered as possible Erasmus exhange destinations. The University of Ljubljana stood out as one of the best, and to him, it also seemed one of the most interesting.His song of choice was Zukunft Pink by Pet…

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Christiana says culture is one of the main topics of conversation in her homeland 7:01

1+ y ago7:01

7:01

When someone says Greece, our first thoughts will most likely be that of culture, history, good food and beautiful beaches. This week’s guest points out the main topics of conversation in her homeland have been less glamorous these past few years. Christiana says artists and arts students across Greece face the devaluation of their degrees, while l…

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Grzegorz says he did not expect to make close friendships in such a short time 7:07

1+ y ago7:07

7:07

Grzegorz says that when choosing his Erasmus destination, he was deciding between Crete and Maribor. He decided on the latter because there was a better overlap with the subjects he had to complete during his exchange. At the end of his exhange, he says that he does not regret the decision and that what he'll remember most will be the people he met…

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At the start of her exchange, Flora felt lost. Now, she’s not sure she wants to leave 6:50

1+ y ago6:50

6:50

In addition to French literature, Flora also studies English literature and culture. It’s therefore no wonder why her friends and family were surprised that she chose to spend her Erasmus exchange in Slovenia instead of England. However, she adds they quickly changed their minds when she started sending home photos of Ljubljana and Slovenia.She cho…

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If there was one advice Neus would give her fellow students, it would be to go to classes 6:00

1+ y ago6:00

6:00

Neus is a 21-year-old Catalan student who came to Slovenia because it was the southernmost place of the locations offered to her for her Erasmus.She chose to play the song Permission to Dance by BTS.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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During his first week in Slovenia, Max and his friends crashed a bachelor's party in Velika Planina 6:34

1+ y ago6:34

6:34

Max is a student of mechanical engineering who decided to study in Ljubljana because it was one of the last still available spots to go on Erasmus that were offered to him. To anyone who is considering studying abroad, he recommends not picking the conventional locations but something a bit different from the norm.…

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325 - Visit from a Slovene-English couple 3:56

1+ y ago3:56

3:56

Yes … Dave has become a real promoter of the Slovenian language among foreigners. It is not a COINCIDENCE – NAKLJUČJE that in this last episode he already teaches Slovenian words: BUČKINA JUHA is PUMPKIN SOUP, BRUSNIČNA OMAKA is CRANBERRY SAUCE, TELEČJA PEČENKA means ROAST VEAL… And if you still want to learn even more words find all the episodes o…

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324 - Future anniversary 3:45

1+ y ago3:45

3:45

Let's hope that the kids BEHAVE THEMSELVES – OBNAŠATI SE, while Fani goes off to the HEN PARTY or DEKLIŠČINA. Dave remembers only too well his STAG PARTY or FANTOVŠČINA all those years ago. He got his darling wife some NAKIT - JEWELLERY for their OBLETNICA - ANNIVERSARY. She's off to the party with a new NECKLACE - OGRLICA and BRACELET - ZAPESTNICA…

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323 - First tooth 2:40

1+ y ago2:40

2:40

A new chapter in our Irish-Slovene couple´s life as parents has begun - the growing of the BABY TEETH – MLEČNI ZOBKI. Babies tend TO DROOL – SLINITI SE and also keep PUTTING THINGS IN THEIR MOUTH – DAJEJO STVARI V USTA. When you massage a baby’s GUM – DLESEN, you also see the tooth coming out. Some babies grow their teeth with no problems, others t…

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322 - New Year's office party 4:32

1+ y ago4:32

4:32

Dave seems TO BE SETTLED – SE JE VKLOPIL into his new job quite well. At their THEME PARTY – TEMATSKA ZABAVA they had to wear CHRISTMAS SWEATERS – BOŽIČNE PULOVERJE. And part of their tradition is also KARAOKE – KARAOKE. Dave sang Alfi Nipič’s SILVESTRSKI POLJUB – NEW YEAR’S EVE KISS pretty well, what do say? Well, as his BOSS - ŠEF says, Dave is v…

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On her exchange in Ljubljana, Alexandra learned it’s ok to spend time on your own 6:27

1+ y ago6:27

6:27

Alexandra knew practically nothing about Slovenia before arriving in Ljubljana. She says she expected there would be more of a "Balkan influence", adding that she loves the mix of the many influences she ended up finding in Slovenia.She chose to play Dragostea Din Tei by O-Zone.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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321 - Only good news 4:55

1+ y ago4:55

4:55

Oh, what an episode. Only GOOD NEWS – DOBRE NOVICE. And it is not a VIŠJA PLAČA – HIGHER SALARY. Dave just PASSED THE LAST EXAM – OPRAVIL ZADNJI IZPIT and he is a LAWYER – ODVETNIK now… Sure, Milena is really PONOSNA or PROUD of him. He also had NEVERJETNA SREČA – UNBELIEVABLE LUCK at the PRVI RAZPIS – FIRST TENDER and got a great job. All the othe…

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320 - Miši v hiši 2:59

1+ y ago2:59

2:59

MIŠI V HIŠI – MICE IN THE HOUSE. IN THE BEDROOM – V SPALNICI. Dave bought a MOUSE TRAP – PAST ZA MIŠI or MIŠOLOVKA. He thought about putting TESTENINE – PASTA in the traps, but then decided to use SIR – CHEESE. He started banging on POTS – LONCI to scare them away and armed his wife Fani with a METLA – a BROOM.…

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319 - Mr. Lovor Lovor 3:37

1+ y ago3:37

3:37

So while Dave waits for his LOVORIKA or PRIZE, and watches his KRIMINALKA or CRIME DRAMA, let's see what new words he's learned this time. LOVOR is a BAY LEAF. It's good for REDUCING STRESS - ZMANJŠEVANJE STRESA. BRSKATI PO INTERNETU is TO BROWSE THE INTERNET, WRIGGLY is MIGASTI and ZELIŠČA are HERBS. They can also help your IMMUNE SYSTEM - IMUNSKI…

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318 - Stuck in the elevator 3:49

1+ y ago3:49

3:49

»Konec dober, vse dobro” or a happy end for our couple in the hospital. While stuck in the ELEVATOR – DVIGALO, Dave managed to learn some Slovene words… like STAY CALM – OSTANITE MIRNI, CALL FOR HELP – POKLIČITE POMOČ, BLOCKED SENSOR – ZABLOKIRAN SENZOR. Above all you need a lot of PATIENCE – POTRPLJENJE. The same also goes while waiting for a DOCT…

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317 - New suit 4:19

1+ y ago4:19

4:19

So, it’s time for Dave to start dressing himself more seriously like a real BUISINESS MAN – POSLOVNEŽ. Today he went to the TAILOR – KROJAČ and he ordered TWO PAIRS OF PANTS – DVOJE HLAČ, FOUR SHIRTS – ŠTIRI SRAJCE and TWO JACKETS or BLAZERS – DVA SUKNJIČA. The tailor took his MEASURES – MERE and he needs to come back for a TRY ON – PROBA in a week…

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Marc moved from Graz to Ljubljana for love 7:19

1+ y ago7:19

7:19

While Marc says he misses the orderly behavior of Austrians in traffic, he adds he found it surprising how similar life is in Ljubljana compared to Graz.He chose to play Make You Feel My Love by Adelle.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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316 - Little Red Riding Hood 3:45

1+ y ago3:45

3:45

Dave’s attempt to read his son a FAIRYTALE – PRAVLJICA for GOOD NIGHT – LAHKO NOČ did not go so well. He didn’t choose to read HANSEL AND GRETEL – JANKO IN METKA, GOLDILOCKS AND THE THREE BEARS – ZLATOLASKA IN TRIJE MEDVEDI, nor THE THREE LITTLE PIGS – TRIJE PRAŠIČKI. He chose to read his son LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD – RDEČA KAPICA. Dave thought Max …

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315 - Romantic activities 3:18

1+ y ago3:18

3:18

MOTHERHOOD - MATERINSTVO can be exhausting. So, being the good BROTHER IN LAW – SVAK, Dave decided to ask Špela to babysit again. This time he wanted to take Fani for some fun activities, like bowling and GOING TO THE MOVIES – ITI VI KINO to see a ROMANTIC MOVIE – LJUBEZENSKI FILM. But sometimes people, like Fani, are so EXHAUSTED – UTRUJENI, that …

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314 - Good times with friends 3:05

1+ y ago3:05

3:05

Dave has really great friends. And there is never a shortage of new words: POGAJANJE means NEGOTIATION, PREVITI means TO SWADLLE, OTROŠKI VOZIČEK is STROLLER, ODGOVOREN – RESPONSIBLE, ZIBATI DOJENČKA means TO ROCK THE BABY, and POMIRITI – TO SOOTHE. Yes, Dave is becoming the best daddy ever.By RTVSLO - Radio SI

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313 - Dave gets a new job 3:43

1+ y ago3:43

3:43

Well, NA ZDRAVJE – CHEERS lovers. Today Dave got some really GOOD NEWS – DOBRA NOVICA. He got a JOB – SLUŽBA at a LAW OFFICE – PRAVNA PISARNA. Fani is PROUD OF HIM – PONOSNA NA NJEGA. HE WILL GRADUATE – BO DIPLOMIRAL next week and HE WILL START – BO ZAČEL with a new job. That really is a REASON TO CELEBRATE – RAZLOG ZA PRAZNOVANJE.…

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