{"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":"Heirloom Dilemma: Balancing Family Legacy and Financial Need","slug":"heirloom-dilemma-balancing-family-legacy-and-financial-need","published_at":"2026-05-04T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/heirloom-dilemma-balancing-family-legacy-and-financial-need","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-04-07-38-19-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71850121/2026_05_04_07_38_19_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Heirloom Dilemma: Balancing Family Legacy and Financial Need Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-04-07-38-19-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Jirka stál na Karlově mostě a pozoroval turisty. En: Jirka stood on Karlův most and watched the tourists. Cs: Slunce svítilo a vlny Vltavy se leskly jako diamanty. En: The sun was shining, and the waves of the Vltava gleamed like diamonds. Cs: Jarní vzduch byl plný naděje, ale také napětí. En: The spring air was full of hope but also tension. Cs: Vedle něj stála Lidka, rukama si hladila závoj větru. En: Next to him stood Lidka, stroking the veil of wind with her hands. Cs: „Chce po nás víc, než jsme schopni unést,“ řekla tiše. En: \"It's asking more from us than we can bear,\" she said quietly. Cs: Radek, který se opíral o zábradlí, jen zavrtěl hlavou. En: Radek, who was leaning against the railing, just shook his head. Cs: „Potřebujeme peníze. K čemu nám je stará brož v zásuvce?“ En: \"We need money. What's the use of an old brooch in a drawer?\" Cs: Trojice byla v rozporu kvůli starému rodinnému dědictví, které jim zůstalo po babičce. En: The trio was in conflict over an old family heirloom left to them by their grandmother. Cs: Krásná brož s velkým modrým kamenem. En: A beautiful brooch with a large blue stone. Cs: Jirka tohle dědictví cenil. En: Jirka valued this inheritance. Cs: „Tohle patří naší rodině po generace,“ řekl s pýchou v hlase. En: \"This has belonged to our family for generations,\" he said with pride in his voice. Cs: Lidka chtěla brož zachovat pro budoucí generace. En: Lidka wanted to keep the brooch for future generations. Cs: Byla plná vzpomínek. En: It was full of memories. 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