{"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":"Connecting Cultures: A Czech Traveler's Tale in Oaxaca","slug":"connecting-cultures-a-czech-traveler-s-tale-in-oaxaca","published_at":"2026-07-02T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/connecting-cultures-a-czech-traveler-s-tale-in-oaxaca","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-07-02-07-38-20-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72786059/2026_07_02_07_38_20_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Connecting Cultures: A Czech Traveler's Tale in Oaxaca Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-07-02-07-38-20-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Jarmila kráčela živým tržištěm v Oaxace. En: Jarmila walked through the lively market in Oaxaca. Cs: Okolní stánky byly plné barevných ukázek řemeslného umění. En: The surrounding stalls were full of colorful displays of artisanal crafts. Cs: Ručně tkané deky, koše z palmových listů a jasně malované keramické šálky osvěcovaly její cestu. En: Handwoven blankets, baskets made from palm leaves, and brightly painted ceramic cups lit up her path. Cs: Vzduch byl plný vůní koření a pražené kukuřice. En: The air was filled with the scents of spices and roasted corn. Cs: Bylo léto a slunce zářilo nad hlavou jako lampa, která osvětluje každou scénu kolem ní. En: It was summer, and the sun shone overhead like a lamp that illuminated every scene around her. Cs: Jarmila přijela z Prahy, plná naděje najít speciální koberec. En: Jarmila had come from Prague, full of hope to find a special carpet. Cs: Ale její touha nebyla jen o nákupu. En: But her desire was not just about shopping. Cs: Hledala příběh; duši vtkanou do vzoru. En: She was searching for a story; a soul woven into the pattern. Cs: Cítila, že pravý koberec spojí její niterné city s tradicemi místních obyvatel. En: She felt that the right carpet would connect her inner feelings with the traditions of the local people. Cs: Ale jak měla překonat jazykovou bariéru a ohromné množství možností? En: But how was she to overcome the language barrier and the vast amount of choices? Cs: Procházela okolo dalšího stánku, když si všimla staršího muže, který pozorně sledoval dění. En: She was walking past another stall when…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Connecting Cultures: A Czech Traveler's Tale in Oaxaca Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfictio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1046,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/episodes/connecting-cultures-a-czech-traveler-s-tale-in-oaxaca/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/connecting-cultures-a-czech-traveler-s-tale-in-oaxaca.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}