{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Czech","slug":"fluentfiction-czech-6694547","podcast_index_feed_id":6694547,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005813/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/341b063dfaf070c042bc31cbfc0ebf29.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Czech 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 Czech, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Czech 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 Prague, Český Krumlov, or Karlovy Vary? Maybe you want to speak Czech with your grandparents from Brno? Our podcast provides the cultural…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:33.626587+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547"},"episode":{"title":"A Bridge of Friendship and Vulnerability: Marek's Realization","slug":"a-bridge-of-friendship-and-vulnerability-marek-s-realization","published_at":"2026-05-31T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/a-bridge-of-friendship-and-vulnerability-marek-s-realization","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-01-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72267493/2026_05_31_22_34_01_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : A Bridge of Friendship and Vulnerability: Marek's Realization Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-31-22-34-01-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Pod zlatým sluncem pozdního jara se Karlův most leskne jako pohádka. En: Under the golden sun of late spring, Karlův most glistens like a fairy tale. Cs: Turisté a umělci plní starodávnou stavbu, kde sochy svatých zdobí cesty. En: Tourists and artists fill the ancient structure, where statues of saints adorn the paths. Cs: Marek se snaží se nadechnout, ale cítí jemné svírání na hrudi. En: Marek tries to take a breath, but feels a slight constriction in his chest. Cs: Vedle něj kráčí Zuzana, jeho kamarádka od dětství, která dorazila po dlouhých letech na návštěvu. En: Beside him walks Zuzana, his childhood friend, who has come for a visit after many long years. Cs: \"Vidíš, Zuzano, tamhle je Malá Strana. En: \"Do you see, Zuzano, over there is Malá Strana. Cs: Je to inspirující, že?\" En: It's inspiring, isn't it?\" Cs: šeptá Marek a snaží se ve svém hlase skrýt únavu. En: Marek whispers, trying to hide the fatigue in his voice. Cs: Zuzana, s očima plných zvědavosti, kývne. En: Zuzana, her eyes full of curiosity, nods. Cs: \"Je to úžasné, Marka. En: \"It's wonderful, Marka. Cs: Praha je krásná,\" říká s úsměvem. En: Praha is beautiful,\" she says with a smile. Cs: Marek bere svůj skicák, ale jeho ruce se lehce třesou. En: Marek takes out his sketchbook, but his hands tremble slightly. Cs: Cítí náhlý pocit závratě. En: He feels a sudden sense of dizziness. Cs: Ví, že by měl Zuzaně něco říct. En: He knows he should say something to Zuzana. Cs: \"Zuzano, něco... něco není v pořádku,\" přiznává, překonávaje se a snaží se zachovat klid. 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