{"podcast":{"title":"Fluent Fiction - Polish","slug":"fluent-fiction-polish-5973401","podcast_index_feed_id":5973401,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5755628/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-polish--5755628","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/48ed100c52d70b3d65e1c28648563fc2.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Polish 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 Polish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Polish 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. And 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 Poland? Maybe you want to speak Polish with your friends from Warsaw or Kraków? Our podcast will give you the cultural and linguisti…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:17:44.069919+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-polish-5973401"},"episode":{"title":"Marek's Solstice: Choosing Life Over Deadlines","slug":"marek-s-solstice-choosing-life-over-deadlines","published_at":"2026-06-17T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-polish-5973401/marek-s-solstice-choosing-life-over-deadlines","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-polish-5973401","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/pl/episode/2026-06-17-07-38-19-pl","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72560123/2026_06_17_07_38_19_pl_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Polish : Marek's Solstice: Choosing Life Over Deadlines Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/pl/episode/2026-06-17-07-38-19-pl Story Transcript: Pl: Warszawa tętniła życiem. En: Warszawa was bustling with life. Pl: Miesiąc czerwiec przyniósł letnie ciepło i czas święta przesilenia letniego. En: The month of June brought summer warmth and the time of the summer solstice celebration. Pl: Ulice były pełne ludzi, słychać było śmiech i folkową muzykę. En: The streets were full of people, and laughter and folk music could be heard. Pl: Wszystkie okoliczne domy były udekorowane kolorowymi girlandami. En: All the surrounding houses were decorated with colorful garlands. Pl: Targi oferowały pyszne pierogi, kiełbaski i chłodne napoje. En: The markets offered delicious pierogi, sausages, and cool drinks. Pl: Marek stał przy oknie swojego mieszkania na Mokotowie. En: Marek stood by the window of his apartment in Mokotów. Pl: W ręce trzymał telefon, z którego dobiegał głos jego szefa. En: In his hand, he held a phone, from which his boss's voice emanated. Pl: \"Potrzebujemy tych planów na jutro,\" mówił stanowczo. En: \"We need those plans by tomorrow,\" he said firmly. Pl: Marek ciężko westchnął, patrząc w stronę ulicy, gdzie mijała go siostra Anna, pełna energii i radości. En: Marek sighed heavily, looking toward the street, where his sister Anna was passing by, full of energy and joy. Pl: - Marek! En: - Marek! Pl: - krzyknęła Anna, machając do niego z dołu. En: - shouted Anna, waving to him from below. Pl: - Chodź na dół, mamy tyle do zrobienia! En: - Come on down, we have so much to do! Pl: Anna przyjechała do Warszawy po kilku latach spędzonych za granicą. En: Anna had come to Warszawa after spending a few years abroad. 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