{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Greek","slug":"fluent-fiction-greek-6640311","podcast_index_feed_id":6640311,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5817816/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-greek--5817816","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/280f2c55af788c493022b8df323911c1.jpg","author":"Verbari LLC","episode_count":301,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Greek listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Greek, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Greek and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who want to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Greece or Cyprus? Maybe you want to speak Greek with your grandparents from Crete? 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En: The warm summer day brought the magic of the sun over the Acropolis. El: Ο Νικόλας, ένας νεαρός ιστορικός, περπατούσε ανάμεσα στις αρχαίες κολώνες, τα μάτια του γεμάτα ενθουσιασμό. En: Nikolas, a young historian, was walking among the ancient columns, his eyes full of excitement. El: Δίπλα του, η Θάλεια, φοιτήτρια ιατρικής, απολάμβανε τη θέα. En: Next to him, Thalia, a medical student, was enjoying the view. El: Ήταν στο ναό της Αθηνάς, όταν ξαφνικά, το πρόσωπο της Θάλειας άρχισε να κοκκινίζει και δυσκολευόταν να ανασάνει. En: They were at the temple of Athena, when suddenly Thalia's face started to redden and she struggled to breathe. El: Ήταν σαφές ότι είχε μια αλλεργική αντίδραση. En: It was clear she was having an allergic reaction. El: Ο Νικόλας ήθελε να ολοκληρώσει την ξενάγηση του, αλλά η Θάλεια έπρεπε άμεσα βοήθεια. En: Nikolas wanted to finish his tour, but Thalia needed immediate help. El: Οι επισκέπτες χάζευαν, οι περισσότεροι αβέβαιοι τι να κάνουν. En: Visitors were gawking, most uncertain of what to do. El: Ο Νικόλας έτρεξε γρήγορα προς τον κοντινότερο ξεναγό. En: Nikolas quickly ran to the nearest guide. El: Ο ξεναγός, έμπειρος και ψύχραιμος, είχε ένα κουτί πρώτων βοηθειών. En: The guide, experienced and calm, had a first aid kit. El: Μεταξύ των υλικών βρισκόταν και ένα στυλό επινεφρίνης. En: Among the supplies was an epinephrine pen. El: Ο Νικόλας γύρισε στη Θάλεια, η οποία περίμενε και προσπαθούσε να μείνει ήρεμη. 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