{"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? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguistic ba…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:16.700183+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-greek-6640311"},"episode":{"title":"From Setback to Triumph: A School Adventure to Knosou","slug":"from-setback-to-triumph-a-school-adventure-to-knosou","published_at":"2026-07-03T07:50:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-greek-6640311/from-setback-to-triumph-a-school-adventure-to-knosou","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-greek-6640311","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/el/episode/2026-07-03-07-38-19-el","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72801222/2026_07_03_07_38_19_el_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Greek : From Setback to Triumph: A School Adventure to Knosou Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/el/episode/2026-07-03-07-38-19-el Story Transcript: El: Στο σχολείο στις πλαγιές της Κρήτης, ο Δημήτρης κοίταζε από το παράθυρο της τάξης. En: At the school on the slopes of Kritis, Dimitris was looking out the classroom window. El: Η μυρωδιά του θυμαριού έρχονταν με τον αέρα και το γαλάζιο της θάλασσας άνοιγε πόρτες περιπέτειας στο μυαλό του. En: The scent of thyme came with the breeze, and the blue of the sea opened doors of adventure in his mind. El: Πλησίαζε το μεσημεριανό και ο Δημήτρης σκεφτόταν το ταξίδι που είχε προγραμματίσει το σχολείο στα ερείπια της Κνωσού. En: Lunchtime was approaching, and Dimitris was thinking about the trip that the school had planned to the ruins of Knosou. El: Εκεί, θα μπορούσε να μάθει για τον Μινωικό πολιτισμό και να αισθανθεί πιο κοντά στις ρίζες του. En: There, he would be able to learn about the Minoan civilization and feel closer to his roots. El: Η καθηγήτρια μπήκε στην τάξη με ανησυχία στο βλέμμα. En: The teacher entered the classroom with concern in her eyes. El: \"Μαθητές, έχω νέα\", είπε σοβαρά. En: \"Students, I have news,\" she said seriously. El: \"Δυστυχώς, η χρηματοδότηση για το ταξίδι κόπηκε ξαφνικά. En: \"Unfortunately, the funding for the trip was suddenly cut. El: Δεν μπορούμε να πάμε. En: We can't go.\" El: \" Ο Δημήτρης ένιωσε σαν να του πήραν κάτι πολύτιμο. En: Dimitris felt as if something precious had been taken away from him. El: \"Πρέπει να κάνουμε κάτι! En: \"We have to do something!\" El: \", είπε η Ηρώ, η καλή φίλη του Δημήτρη. En: said Hero, Dimitris's good friend. 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