{"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? 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En: In the glitter of the summer sun, which penetrated the modern office through crystal-clear windows, Jirka sat at his desk pondering the task before him. Cs: Skleněné příčky a nekonečné řady stolů vytvářely dojem dokonalé organizace, zároveň však atmosféru, která mu připadala chladná a neosobní. En: Glass partitions and endless rows of desks created an impression of perfect organization, but at the same time, an atmosphere that seemed cold and impersonal to him. Cs: Jirka byl pečlivým a ambiciózním zaměstnancem, ale nyní měl i novou odpovědnost - byl otcem. En: Jirka was a diligent and ambitious employee, but now he had a new responsibility as well – he was a father. Cs: Eva, jeho milující manželka, zůstávala doma s jejich novorozenou dcerkou. En: Eva, his loving wife, stayed home with their newborn daughter. Cs: Jirka se snažil být dobrým otcem a manželem, ale práce v kanceláři měla svá náročná pravidla. En: Jirka was trying to be a good father and husband, but working in the office had its demanding rules. Cs: Karel, jeho šéf, byl přísný a očekával dokonalost. En: Karel, his boss, was strict and expected perfection. Cs: Jirka myslel na svou Evu a dcerku, chtěl být s nimi, ale termíny byly neúprosné. En: Jirka thought about his Eva and daughter, wanting to be with them, but the deadlines were relentless. Cs: Ten den měl Jirka plán. En: That day, Jirka had a plan. 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