{"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":"Losing Fins, Gaining Zen: Jirka's Underwater Adventure","slug":"losing-fins-gaining-zen-jirka-s-underwater-adventure","published_at":"2026-05-12T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/losing-fins-gaining-zen-jirka-s-underwater-adventure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-12-22-34-01-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71983331/2026_05_12_22_34_01_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Losing Fins, Gaining Zen: Jirka's Underwater Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-05-12-22-34-01-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Záře slunce pronikala hladinou oceánu a tančila na vlnách v pestrobarevném světě pod nimi. En: The glow of the sun penetrated the surface of the ocean and danced on the waves in the colorful world beneath them. Cs: Jirka plaval u slavného korálového útesu u pobřeží Queenslandu. En: Jirka was swimming near the famous coral reef off the coast of Queensland. Cs: Jako turista z České republiky byl nadšený z objevování tohoto podvodního ráje. En: As a tourist from the Czech Republic, he was thrilled to explore this underwater paradise. Cs: S ním byli jeho přátelé Katerina a Milos. En: With him were his friends Katerina and Milos. Cs: Všichni tři dychtili vidět překrásnou přírodu pod hladinou. En: All three were eager to see the stunning beauty beneath the waves. Cs: Jirka se díval kolem sebe, obklopený hejny pestrobarevných ryb a suskaním korálů. En: Jirka looked around, surrounded by schools of colorful fish and the whisper of corals. Cs: Chtěl najít mořskou želvu. En: He wanted to find a sea turtle. Cs: Byla podzim, ačkoliv v jižní polokouli to znamená jiné barvy a zvuky, přesto fascinující. En: It was autumn, although in the southern hemisphere it means different colors and sounds, still fascinating. Cs: \"Podívej, Jirko!\" En: \"Look, Jirko!\" Cs: volala Katerina a ukazovala na korálové útvary. En: Katerina called, pointing at the coral formations. Cs: Milos přitakával, sledoval velké ryby plující kolem. En: Milos nodded in agreement, watching the large fish swimming by. Cs: Jirka se usmál pod vodou. En: Jirka smiled underwater. Cs: Byl šťastný. En: He was happy…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Losing Fins, Gaining Zen: Jirka's Underwater Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfictio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1037,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/episodes/losing-fins-gaining-zen-jirka-s-underwater-adventure/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/losing-fins-gaining-zen-jirka-s-underwater-adventure.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}