{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Bulgarian","slug":"fluentfiction-bulgarian-6696778","podcast_index_feed_id":6696778,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005811/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/813b6c8fbf66e5e71e658ad78076c436.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":302,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Bulgarian 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 Bulgarian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Bulgarian 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 wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Rila Monastery, Bansko, or Veliko Tarnovo? Maybe you want to speak Bulgarian with your grandparents from Sofia? Our podcast pr…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:23:36.299370+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-bulgarian-6696778"},"episode":{"title":"Art and Friendship: From Schoolyard Dreams to New Beginnings","slug":"art-and-friendship-from-schoolyard-dreams-to-new-beginnings","published_at":"2026-08-27T22:48:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-bulgarian-6696778/art-and-friendship-from-schoolyard-dreams-to-new-beginnings","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-bulgarian-6696778","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/bg/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-02-bg","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74726320/2026_08_27_22_34_02_bg_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Bulgarian : Art and Friendship: From Schoolyard Dreams to New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/bg/episode/2026-08-27-22-34-02-bg Story Transcript: Bg: В ранната есенна утрин, в училищния двор на гимназията във Велико Търново, въздухът беше свеж и изпълнен с очакване. En: In the early autumn morning, in the schoolyard of the high school in Велико Търново, the air was fresh and filled with anticipation. Bg: Училището висеше на фона на историческите хълмове на града, а пейзажът беше изпъстрен с красиви сгради. En: The school stood against the backdrop of the historical hills of the city, and the landscape was dotted with beautiful buildings. Bg: Учениците се връщаха след дългото лято, прегръщайки се и споделяйки новини. En: The students were returning after the long summer, embracing each other and sharing news. Bg: Николай се движеше бавно сред тълпата. En: Николай moved slowly through the crowd. Bg: Той беше тихо момче, което обичаше изкуството повече от всичко. En: He was a quiet boy who loved art more than anything. Bg: Но тази година имаше цел — искаше да основе клуб по изкуства и да покани нови приятели. En: But this year he had a goal—he wanted to start an art club and invite new friends. Bg: Той гледаше да намери момента да говори с Елена. En: He was looking for the moment to talk to Елена. Bg: Елена беше точно обратното на Николай — смела и водеща. En: Елена was the complete opposite of Николай—bold and leading. Bg: Като председател на ученическия съвет, тя беше заета с приготовленията за откриването на учебната година. En: As the president of the student council, she was busy with preparations for the start of the school year. 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