{"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":"From Urban Legends to Literary Inspiration: Jiří's Journey","slug":"from-urban-legends-to-literary-inspiration-ji-s-journey","published_at":"2026-05-14T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/from-urban-legends-to-literary-inspiration-ji-s-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-14-22-34-01-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72012477/2026_05_14_22_34_01_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : From Urban Legends to Literary Inspiration: Jiří's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-14-22-34-01-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Jarní déšť bubnoval na okna a Praha se schovávala pod šedivou dekou mraků. En: The spring rain drummed on the windows, and Praha hid under a gray blanket of clouds. Cs: Jiří kráčel po mokrých kočičích hlavách ve směru své oblíbené pražírny kávy. En: Jiří walked over the wet cobblestones toward his favorite coffee roastery. Cs: Aroma čerstvě pražených zrn vždy přilákalo jeho unaveného ducha. En: The aroma of freshly roasted beans always attracted his weary spirit. Cs: Ale dnes, ucítil v srdci nepokoj. En: But today, he felt unease in his heart. Cs: Vstoupil do teplé a útulné kavárny, kde bylo plno jiných návštěvníků, jejichž kabáty visely na háčcích u dveří. En: He entered the warm and cozy café, where it was full of other patrons whose coats hung on hooks by the door. Cs: Prošel kolem mumlající skupiny u velkého stolu, vybral si místo u okna a objednal si svůj oblíbený šálek espressa. En: He passed a murmuring group at a large table, chose a seat by the window, and ordered his favorite cup of espresso. Cs: Jeho mysl potřebovala útěk od prázdnoty, která zívala na prázdných stránkách jeho románu. En: His mind needed an escape from the emptiness yawning on the blank pages of his novel. Cs: Jiří cítil jakési ticho ve své hlavě, ale to bylo rychle přerušeno hlučným smíchem od skupiny u stolu. En: Jiří felt a kind of silence in his head, but it was quickly interrupted by loud laughter from the group at the table. Cs: Pocit nedostatku a pochybností o svých schopnostech jej opět začal tlačit. 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