{"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":340,"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":"2026-09-25T18:23:25.815850+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547"},"episode":{"title":"Dreams and Dilemmas in Autumn-lit Prague","slug":"dreams-and-dilemmas-in-autumn-lit-prague","published_at":"2026-09-14T22:49:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/dreams-and-dilemmas-in-autumn-lit-prague","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-09-14-22-34-02-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75129115/2026_09_14_22_34_02_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Dreams and Dilemmas in Autumn-lit Prague Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-09-14-22-34-02-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Pražské staroměstské náměstí bylo plné života a barev. En: Pražské staroměstské náměstí (Prague Old Town Square) was full of life and color. Cs: Byla podzimní podvečer a slavnosti svatého Václava probíhaly ve velkém stylu. En: It was an autumn evening, and the slavnosti svatého Václava (St. Wenceslas festivities) were taking place in grand style. Cs: Kovové lampiony osvětlovaly kamenné dlaždice a vůně pekařských pochoutek se mísila s čerstvým chladným vzduchem. En: Metal lanterns illuminated the stone tiles, and the scent of bakery treats mingled with the fresh, cool air. Cs: Mezi davem procházela Katerina. En: Katerina walked among the crowd. Cs: Sledovala hvězdy na obloze, ale její mysl byla daleko. En: She was watching the stars in the sky, but her mind was far away. Cs: Myslela na dopis, který dostala před několika dny. En: She was thinking about the letter she had received a few days ago. Cs: Nabídka práce v zahraničí. En: A job offer abroad. Cs: Sen její kariéry architekta. En: A dream for her career as an architect. Cs: Nový život, nové dobrodružství. En: A new life, a new adventure. Cs: Ale tady byla Praha, její domov. En: But here stood Prague, her home. Cs: A její přátelé. En: And her friends. Cs: A Matej. En: And Matej. Cs: Katerina si přála, aby byla její volba stejně jasná jako světlo těch lampionů. En: Katerina wished her choice was as clear as the light from those lanterns. Cs: Matej stál poblíž, při pouti stínů kostela svatého Mikuláše, a sledoval ji. En: Matej stood nearby, in the shadow of the kostel svatého Mikuláše (Church of St. Nicholas), watching h…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Dreams and Dilemmas in Autumn-lit Prague Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1086,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/episodes/dreams-and-dilemmas-in-autumn-lit-prague/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/dreams-and-dilemmas-in-autumn-lit-prague.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}