{"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 Personal Touch: Finding the Perfect Gift for Mirek's Farewell","slug":"a-personal-touch-finding-the-perfect-gift-for-mirek-s-farewell","published_at":"2026-05-03T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/a-personal-touch-finding-the-perfect-gift-for-mirek-s-farewell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-03-22-34-01-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71843973/2026_05_03_22_34_01_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : A Personal Touch: Finding the Perfect Gift for Mirek's Farewell Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-03-22-34-01-cs Story Transcript: Cs: V korporátním kancelářském prostředí, plném elegantních skleněných přepážek a živého ruchu pracovního dne, se Jirka cítil trochu nervózně. En: In the corporate office environment, full of elegant glass partitions and the lively hustle of a workday, Jirka felt a bit nervous. Cs: Seděl ve své kanceláři a přemýšlel nad tím, jak najít ten pravý dárek pro svého kolegu Mirka. En: He sat in his office, pondering how to find the right gift for his colleague Mirek. Cs: Mirek, ten moudrý a laskavý rádce, se chystal do důchodu. En: Mirek, the wise and kind mentor, was preparing to retire. Cs: Jirka moc chtěl, aby dárek vyjádřil jeho vděčnost za všechny ty roky spolupráce. En: Jirka really wanted the gift to express his gratitude for all the years of collaboration. Cs: Ale jak? En: But how? Cs: Lada, administrativní asistentka s úsměvem na tváři, vstoupila do Jirkovy kanceláře. En: Lada, the administrative assistant with a smile on her face, entered Jirka's office. Cs: Hned ho uvedla do reality: \"Jirko, musíme vymyslet něco speciálního pro Mirka. En: She immediately brought him back to reality: \"Jirko, we have to come up with something special for Mirek. Cs: Máš nějaký nápad?\" En: Do you have any ideas?\" Cs: Jirka se zamyslel a řekl: \"Nevím, Lado. En: Jirka thought for a moment and said, \"I don’t know, Lado. Cs: Chci něco opravdu osobního, ale bojím se, že moje nápady budou příliš formální.\" En: I want something truly personal, but I’m afraid my ideas will be too formal.\" Cs: Lada se zasmála. En: Lada laughed. Cs: \"Já mám pár nápadů! En: \"I have a few ideas! 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