{"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":"Reviving Bonds: Tales Under the Old Linden Tree","slug":"reviving-bonds-tales-under-the-old-linden-tree","published_at":"2026-07-08T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/reviving-bonds-tales-under-the-old-linden-tree","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-07-08-22-34-02-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72876805/2026_07_08_22_34_02_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Reviving Bonds: Tales Under the Old Linden Tree Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-07-08-22-34-02-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Mezi zvlněnými kopci českého venkova se v létě rozkládala malebná louka posetá divokými květinami. En: Among the rolling hills of the Czech countryside lay a picturesque meadow scattered with wildflowers in summer. Cs: Na jejím kraji stál starý lípový strom, jehož stín poskytoval útočiště před horkým sluncem. En: At its edge stood an old linden tree, whose shade provided refuge from the hot sun. Cs: Právě zde se rodina Jakuba sešla na piknik. En: This was where Jakub's family gathered for a picnic. Cs: Jakub seděl na dece, pozoroval svou rodinu a zamyšleně hladil měkkou trávu. En: Jakub sat on a blanket, watching his family and thoughtfully stroking the soft grass. Cs: Vedle něj seděla Luzia a prohlížela si fotografie na mobilu. En: Next to him sat Luzia, browsing photos on her mobile phone. Cs: Karel, Jakubův bratranec, zase cosi psal na notebooku. En: Karel, Jakub's cousin, was writing something on his laptop. Cs: Přestože byli všichni na jednom místě, Jakub cítil, že mezi nimi vládne odstup. En: Although they were all in one place, Jakub felt that there was a distance between them. Cs: Elektronická zařízení a denní starosti ukradly jejich pozornost. En: Electronic devices and daily worries had stolen their attention. Cs: Jakub si povzdechl. En: Jakub sighed. Cs: Vzpomínal na doby, kdy rodina trávila hodiny při povídání příběhů a smíchu. En: He remembered times when the family spent hours telling stories and laughing. Cs: Ty chvíle nyní mizely jako letní mrak na obloze. En: Those moments now disappeared like a summer cloud in the sky. Cs: V jeho nitru se probudi…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : Reviving Bonds: Tales Under the Old Linden Tree Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":947,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/episodes/reviving-bonds-tales-under-the-old-linden-tree/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/reviving-bonds-tales-under-the-old-linden-tree.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}