{"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":"The Cake That Flapped: A Festival Tale of Laughter","slug":"the-cake-that-flapped-a-festival-tale-of-laughter","published_at":"2026-07-08T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/the-cake-that-flapped-a-festival-tale-of-laughter","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-czech-6694547","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-07-08-07-38-20-cs","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72865343/2026_07_08_07_38_20_cs_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : The Cake That Flapped: A Festival Tale of Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2026-07-08-07-38-20-cs Story Transcript: Cs: Veselý letní den v Karlštejně začíná sluncem, které září nad malebnou vesnicí. En: A cheerful summer day in Karlštejn begins with the sun shining over the picturesque village. Cs: Hrad Karlštejn se tyčí majestátně nad hektickou přípravou letního festivalu. En: The Karlštejn Castle majestically towers over the hectic preparation for the summer festival. Cs: Barevné stánky lemují ulice, plné místních řemesel a delikates. En: Colorful stalls line the streets, full of local crafts and delicacies. Cs: Jana, energická pekařka s vášní pro dorty, se usilovně připravuje na soutěž obřích dortů. En: Jana, an energetic baker with a passion for cakes, is diligently preparing for the giant cake competition. Cs: Věří, že její kreativní nápady jí přinesou vítězství. En: She believes that her creative ideas will bring her victory. Cs: Jana je přesvědčená, že pravidla říkají \"dort musí obsahovat živý koncept\". En: Jana is convinced that the rules state \"the cake must contain a live concept.\" Cs: Je nadšená. En: She is excited. Cs: Vymyslí nápad na mechanického ptáčka, který bude dělat \"klukoko\". En: She comes up with the idea of a mechanical bird that will go \"klukoko.\" Cs: Její kamarád Lukáš ji nenápadně sleduje. En: Her friend Lukáš discreetly watches her. Cs: Jeho úšklebek prozrazuje, že něco tuší. En: His smirk suggests that he suspects something. Cs: Rád Janu pokouší a tuto soutěž sleduje s velkým zájmem. En: He enjoys teasing Jana and watches this competition with great interest. Cs: Občas ji mírným tónem upozorní, ale Jana ho nedokáže poslouchat. En: Occasionally, he warn…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Czech : The Cake That Flapped: A Festival Tale of Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1030,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-czech-6694547/episodes/the-cake-that-flapped-a-festival-tale-of-laughter/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/the-cake-that-flapped-a-festival-tale-of-laughter.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}