{"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":"Conquering Altitude: A Mountain Tale of Trust and Decision","slug":"conquering-altitude-a-mountain-tale-of-trust-and-decision","published_at":"2026-07-22T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/conquering-altitude-a-mountain-tale-of-trust-and-decision","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-02-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73115367/2026_07_22_22_34_02_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Conquering Altitude: A Mountain Tale of Trust and Decision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-22-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V letnom slnku sa vysoké štíty Vysokých Tatier týčili nad zelenými dolinami a priezračnými jazerami. En: Under the summer sun, the high peaks of the Vysoké Tatry towered above the green valleys and clear lakes. Sk: Marek so svojimi kamarátmi, Zuzanou a Jánom, začínal rannú túru. En: Marek and his friends, Zuzana and Ján, began their morning hike. Sk: Prechádzali hustými lesmi a obdivovali krásny výhľad. En: They walked through dense forests and admired the beautiful views. Sk: Každý z nich mal svoj vlastný cieľ, ale Marek cítil zodpovednosť viesť svojich priateľov bezpečne. En: Each of them had their own goal, but Marek felt the responsibility to lead his friends safely. Sk: Zuzana, nováčik v horách, bola nadšená, plná energie a túžby dokázať sa. En: Zuzana, a newcomer to the mountains, was enthusiastic, full of energy, and eager to prove herself. Sk: Ján veril Marekovi, jeho dlhoročné skúsenosti s turistikou ho upokojovali. En: Ján trusted Marek, and Marek's long experience with hiking reassured him. Sk: Ale na stúpaní sa zrazu Zuzanine kroky stávali ťažšími, dych pomalšími. En: But as they climbed, Zuzana's steps suddenly became heavier, her breathing slower. Sk: Prežívala výškovú chorobu. En: She was experiencing altitude sickness. Sk: Napriek tomu odmietala zastaviť. En: Nevertheless, she refused to stop. Sk: „Zvládnem to,“ trvala na svojom, aj keď jej tvár bola bledá. En: \"I can do it,\" she insisted, even though her face was pale. Sk: Marek sa zdráhal. En: Marek hesitated. Sk: Vedel, že ďalší výstup by bol nebezpečný. 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