{"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":"Chance Encounters: Finding Inspiration at Vienna Airport","slug":"chance-encounters-finding-inspiration-at-vienna-airport","published_at":"2026-09-01T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/chance-encounters-finding-inspiration-at-vienna-airport","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-09-01-07-38-20-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74778308/2026_09_01_07_38_20_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Chance Encounters: Finding Inspiration at Vienna Airport Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-09-01-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Viedenské medzinárodné letisko bolo plné života. En: Vienna International Airport was full of life. Sk: Ľudia kráčali rýchlo, nesúc kufre, zatiaľ čo vôňa kávy sa miešala s bzukotom. En: People walked quickly, carrying suitcases, while the aroma of coffee mingled with the buzz. Sk: Medzi nimi sa ponáhľal Lukáš, mladý slovenský podnikateľ. En: Among them hurried Lukáš, a young Slovak entrepreneur. Sk: V jeho mysli sa odohrávala jediná myšlienka - „nepremárniť ani sekundu“. En: In his mind, there was only one thought - \"not to waste a single second.\" Sk: Mal v sebe skrytý strach, že mu niečo uniká. En: He carried a hidden fear that something was slipping away from him. Sk: Lukáš sa práve dozvedel, že jeho let je odložený. En: Lukáš had just learned that his flight was delayed. Sk: Zachmúrene sa pozrel na hodiny a usadil sa v blízkosti kaviarne. En: He glanced gloomily at the clock and settled near a café. Sk: Zamračil sa na svoj laptop, rozhodnutý pustiť sa do práce. En: He frowned at his laptop, determined to get to work. Sk: No počas chvíľky, kedy sa jeho zrak zatúlal preč, si všimol ženu s malířskym stojanom. En: But in the moment when his gaze wandered away, he noticed a woman with a painting easel. Sk: Mária sa usmiala, keď zbadala jeho zvedavý pohľad. En: Mária smiled when she caught his curious look. Sk: „Ste umelkyně? En: \"Are you an artist?\" Sk: “ opýtal sa neisto Lukáš a cítil zvláštne nutkanie osloviť ju. En: asked Lukáš uncertainly, feeling a strange urge to speak to her. Sk: „Áno,“ odpovedala Mária. En: \"Yes,\" Mária replied. 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