{"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":"Navigating Friendship: Karel's Shopping Adventure at Sea","slug":"navigating-friendship-karel-s-shopping-adventure-at-sea","published_at":"2026-06-03T22:47:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/navigating-friendship-karel-s-shopping-adventure-at-sea","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-06-03-22-34-02-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72332541/2026_06_03_22_34_02_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Navigating Friendship: Karel's Shopping Adventure at Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-06-03-22-34-02-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Karel stál před vchodem do obchodu na námořní základně v Norfolku. En: Karel stood in front of the entrance to the store at the naval base in Norfolk. Cs: Vzduch byl vonný po jarním dešti, který osvěžoval stromy kolem základny. En: The air was fragrant with spring rain, refreshing the trees around the base. Cs: Karel, oblečený ve své námořnické uniformě, se zhluboka nadechl. En: Karel, dressed in his sailor uniform, took a deep breath. Cs: Dnes měl důležitý úkol – koupit zásoby na dlouhou plavbu a najít něco, co mu připomene domov v Česku. En: Today, he had an important task—to buy supplies for the long voyage and find something that would remind him of home in Czechia. Cs: Uvnitř komisaře byla spousta lidí. En: Inside the commissary, there were lots of people. Cs: Angličtina zněla ze všech stran, ale Karel měl pocit, že nerozumí ani slovu. En: English was coming from all directions, but Karel felt like he couldn’t understand a word. Cs: Chodil mezi regály plnými plechovek a krabic a intenzivně hledal známé názvy. En: He walked among shelves full of cans and boxes, intensely searching for familiar names. Cs: Marně. En: In vain. Cs: Každý krok mezi policemi jej jen více a více mátl. En: Each step between the aisles only confused him more and more. Cs: „Ahoj, Kareli,“ ozvalo se za ním přátelským hlasem. En: “Hi, Karel,” a friendly voice called from behind him. Cs: Jana a Petra, dvě kamarádky a kolegyně z Česka, se objevily vedle něj. En: Jana and Petra, two friends and colleagues from Czechia, appeared next to him. Cs: Obě se tu už dobře zorientovaly. 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