{"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":"Choosing Heart Over Career: Marek's Cafe Decision","slug":"choosing-heart-over-career-marek-s-cafe-decision","published_at":"2026-05-25T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/choosing-heart-over-career-marek-s-cafe-decision","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-25-07-38-19-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151027/2026_05_25_07_38_19_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Choosing Heart Over Career: Marek's Cafe Decision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-25-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Marek sedí vo svojej obľúbenej kaviarni na Hlavnom námestí v Bratislave. En: Marek is sitting in his favorite cafe on Hlavné námestie in Bratislava. Sk: Kaviareň je malá, ale útulná. En: The cafe is small but cozy. Sk: Svetlo sviečok a vôňa čerstvej kávy vytvárajú príjemnú atmosféru. En: The candlelight and the aroma of fresh coffee create a pleasant atmosphere. Sk: Vonku jar privádzala námestie k životu. En: Outside, spring is bringing the square to life. Sk: Ľudia sa prechádzajú po kociekovej uličke, a Marek ich len ticho pozoruje cez okno. En: People stroll along the cobblestone lane, and Marek quietly observes them through the window. Sk: Vedľa neho sedí Zuzana, jeho dlhoročná priateľka, s ktorou mal dnes dôležitý rozhovor. En: Next to him sits Zuzana, his longtime girlfriend, with whom he has an important conversation today. Sk: Marek drží v ruke list. En: Marek holds a letter in his hand. Sk: Je to pracovná ponuka z cudziny. En: It's a job offer from abroad. Sk: Prestížna firma v Anglicku, ktorá ho chce zamestnať. En: A prestigious company in England wants to employ him. Sk: Je to veľká príležitosť, no jeho srdce je ťažké. En: It's a great opportunity, but his heart is heavy. Sk: Jeho rodičia sú starší a stále viac potrebujú jeho pomoc. En: His parents are older and increasingly need his help. Sk: A Zuzana, s ktorou plánuje budúcnosť, nechce opustiť Slovensko. En: And Zuzana, with whom he plans a future, does not want to leave Slovakia. Sk: Zuzana mu podáva hrnček s čiernou kávou a spýta sa: \"Marek, na čo myslíš? En: Zuzana hands him a mug of black coffee…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Choosing Heart Over Career: Marek's Cafe Decision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":959,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/episodes/choosing-heart-over-career-marek-s-cafe-decision/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/choosing-heart-over-career-marek-s-cafe-decision.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}