{"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":341,"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":"2026-07-13T04:18:52.060646+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359"},"episode":{"title":"Breaking Boundaries: Šimon's Renewable Energy Revolution","slug":"breaking-boundaries-imon-s-renewable-energy-revolution","published_at":"2026-06-10T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/breaking-boundaries-imon-s-renewable-energy-revolution","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-10-22-34-01-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72467545/2026_06_10_22_34_01_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Breaking Boundaries: Šimon's Renewable Energy Revolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-10-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Vo vlhkej pivnici starého kamennoho domu sa ukrývalo tajné laboratórium. En: In the damp cellar of an old stone house, a secret laboratory was hidden. Sk: Šimon, ktorého túžba po uznaní bola jeho každodenným motorom, sa práve naklonil nad blikajúci počítač. En: Šimon, whose desire for recognition was his daily drive, was just leaning over the flickering computer. Sk: Jarné slnko len zriedka preniklo cez úzke okienka, takže miestnosť bola osvetlená bledou žiarou fluorescenčných lámp a obrazoviek. En: The spring sun rarely penetrated through the narrow windows, so the room was lit by the pale glow of fluorescent lamps and screens. Sk: „Toto je naša šanca, Šimon,“ povedala Eva. En: “This is our chance, Šimon,” said Eva. Sk: Bola to kolegyňka, ktorej Šimon dôveroval. En: She was a colleague whom Šimon trusted. Sk: S jej pomocou bolo riziko, že Marek pokazí ich prácu, oveľa menšie. En: With her help, the risk that Marek would ruin their work was much smaller. Sk: Marek bol Šimonovou nočnou morou - bol závistlivý a nespokojný s tým, že on nie je v centre pozornosti. En: Marek was Šimon's nightmare - he was envious and unsatisfied that he was not in the spotlight. Sk: Eva klopla do klávesnice a prehodila pohľad na druhú stranu stola. En: Eva tapped on the keyboard and glanced over to the other side of the table. Sk: „Musíme byť opatrní. Ak sa niečo pokazí, všetko bude márne.“ En: “We must be careful. If something goes wrong, everything will be for nothing.” Sk: V plánovaní už po dlhé mesiace pripravovali experiment, ktorý by mohol byť prelomovým v oblasti obnov…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Breaking Boundaries: Šimon's Renewable Energy Revolution Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1049,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/episodes/breaking-boundaries-imon-s-renewable-energy-revolution/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/breaking-boundaries-imon-s-renewable-energy-revolution.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}