{"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":"Finding Connection: Jiří's Journey to Embrace Heritage","slug":"finding-connection-ji-s-journey-to-embrace-heritage","published_at":"2026-07-05T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/finding-connection-ji-s-journey-to-embrace-heritage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-20-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72825648/2026_07_05_07_38_20_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Finding Connection: Jiří's Journey to Embrace Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-20-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Slunce svítilo nad Prahou a lidé hladově užívali teplého letního dne. En: The sun shone over Praha and people eagerly embraced the warm summer day. Cs: Vltava jiskřila pod paprsky, které se odrážely od vody, a nad mostem proudil život jako řeka. En: The Vltava glistened under the rays reflecting off the water, and life flowed over the bridge like a river. Cs: Karlův most byl plný turistů, kteří si užívali pohled na majestátní Hradčany a věže Starého Města. En: Karlův most was full of tourists enjoying the view of the majestic Hradčany and the towers of the Old Town. Cs: Mezi nimi šel Jiří, mladý muž s rukama v kapsách a myšlenkami daleko od romantického chaosu kolem sebe. En: Among them walked Jiří, a young man with his hands in his pockets, his thoughts far from the romantic chaos around him. Cs: Jiří byl na cestě ke své babičce. En: Jiří was on his way to his grandmother's. Cs: Rodinné sešlosti probíhaly pravidelně a pro jeho babičku byly svaté. En: Family gatherings were regular and sacred to his grandmother. Cs: Dnes se mělo konat tradiční setkání a Jiří cítil smíšené pocity. En: A traditional gathering was scheduled for today, and Jiří felt mixed emotions. Cs: Rodinné tradice mu připadaly zastaralé a často ho unavovaly. En: Family traditions seemed outdated to him and often exhausted him. Cs: Tentokrát měl chuť přijít pozdě nebo se vůbec neukázat. En: This time, he felt like arriving late or not showing up at all. Cs: Tlak moderního života ho svíral jako pevná pěst a rodinné zvyky viděl jen jako další zátěž. En: The pressures of modern life clenched hi…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Finding Connection: Jiří's Journey to Embrace Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfictio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1161,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/episodes/finding-connection-ji-s-journey-to-embrace-heritage/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/finding-connection-ji-s-journey-to-embrace-heritage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}