{"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":"Chasing Inspiration: A Trek to the Heart of Machu Picchu","slug":"chasing-inspiration-a-trek-to-the-heart-of-machu-picchu","published_at":"2026-06-15T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/chasing-inspiration-a-trek-to-the-heart-of-machu-picchu","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-15-22-34-01-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72541601/2026_06_15_22_34_01_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Chasing Inspiration: A Trek to the Heart of Machu Picchu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-15-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Pod nohami úzkych chodníkov Inkskej cesty sa zvinula pestrofarebná krajina And. En: Under the feet of the narrow pathways of the Inkskej road, the colorful landscape of the And unfolded. Sk: Ján kráčal vedľa Magdalény, ich kroky rezonovali tichom hôr. En: Ján walked beside Magdaléna, their steps resonating through the silence of the mountains. Sk: Ján sa ponáral do starodávnych civilizácií, v mysli sa usilovne snažil prekonať písateľský blok. En: Ján was delving into ancient civilizations, striving in his mind to overcome writer's block. Sk: Magdaléna, vždy praktická a ostražitá, pozorne sledovala trasy, držala mapu pevne v rukách. En: Magdaléna, always practical and vigilant, closely followed the paths, holding the map firmly in her hands. Sk: Bolo chladné andské ráno, suchý vzduch zimy ich sprevádzal. En: It was a cold Andean morning, the dry winter air accompanying them. Sk: Chceli sa dostať na Machu Picchu, miesto, kde sa zem stretá s nebom. En: They wanted to reach Machu Picchu, the place where the earth meets the sky. Sk: Magdaléna dúfala, že nájde niečo viac - hlbšie spojenie s ich dedičstvom. En: Magdaléna hoped to find something more - a deeper connection with their heritage. Sk: \"Ján, držme sa trasy,\" povedala, keď stúpali strmým úbočím. En: \"Ján, let's stick to the path,\" she said as they climbed a steep slope. Sk: \"Je to bezpečnejšie. En: \"It's safer.\" Sk: \"\"Neboj sa, len chcem preskúmať,\" usmial sa Ján záhadne. En: \"Don't worry, I just want to explore,\" Ján smiled mysteriously. Sk: Počul o cestičke vedúcej k starodávnym nápisom. 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