{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Slovak","slug":"fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","podcast_index_feed_id":6698359,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005820/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4379682d88367468cff7888d1dbaa7b7.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":342,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Slovak 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 Slovak, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Slovak 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 Bratislava, Košice, or High Tatras? Maybe you want to speak Slovak with your grandparents from Banská Bystrica? Our podcast will provid…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:23:58.562226+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359"},"episode":{"title":"A Goat in Tuxedo: Spreading Laughter in Stará Bratislava","slug":"a-goat-in-tuxedo-spreading-laughter-in-star-bratislava","published_at":"2026-09-19T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/a-goat-in-tuxedo-spreading-laughter-in-star-bratislava","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-09-19-22-34-00-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75244420/2026_09_19_22_34_00_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : A Goat in Tuxedo: Spreading Laughter in Stará Bratislava Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-09-19-22-34-00-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Marek stál na námestí v Starej Bratislave. En: Marek stood in the square in Stará Bratislava. Sk: Vietor jemne šumenil medzi farebnými listami, ktoré pokrývali ulice. En: The wind gently rustled among the colorful leaves that covered the streets. Sk: \"Dnes bude Jana naozaj prekvapená,\" usmial sa Marek, keď sa pozrel na Petru. En: \"Today Jana will be really surprised,\" Marek smiled as he looked at Petra. Sk: Petra na neho pozrela s neistotou, ale v očiach jej žiaril záblesk súhlasu. En: Petra looked at him with uncertainty, but a glint of agreement shone in her eyes. Sk: Stála vedľa neho malá koza, alebo \"naša escruffy psík,\" ako to Marek nazval. En: Next to him stood a small goat, or \"our scruffy little dog,\" as Marek called it. Sk: Na koze bol malý žltý pršiplášť, ktorý sa na ňu ledva zmestil. En: The goat wore a small yellow raincoat that barely fit her. Sk: \"Skutočne si myslíš, že to prejde? En: \"Do you really think this will work?\" Sk: \" spýtala sa Petra, snažiac sa potlačiť smiech. En: Petra asked, trying to suppress her laughter. Sk: Marek prikývol: \"Áno, len sa musíme tváriť sebavedome. En: Marek nodded: \"Yes, we just need to act confidently.\" Sk: \" Tak sa vydali na cestu starými, úzkymi uličkami. En: So they set off through the old, narrow streets. Sk: Turisti občas zvedavo pokukovali, ale Marek s Petrou sa tvárili, akoby viedli obyčajného psa. En: Tourists occasionally glanced curiously, but Marek and Petra acted as if they were walking an ordinary dog. Sk: Keď však došli k apartmánu Jany, koza sa zastavila. 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