{"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":"Crafting the Perfect Gift: A Coffee Blend for Mom","slug":"crafting-the-perfect-gift-a-coffee-blend-for-mom","published_at":"2026-05-14T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/crafting-the-perfect-gift-a-coffee-blend-for-mom","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-14-07-38-19-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72001838/2026_05_14_07_38_19_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Crafting the Perfect Gift: A Coffee Blend for Mom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-14-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Voňajúci jarný vzduch sa miešal s arómou čerstvo pražených kávových bôbov. En: The fragrant spring air mixed with the aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans. Sk: Slnko prenikalo cez veľké okná do malej pražiarne kávy, ktorá bola útulná a plná regálov s farebnými vrecúškami kávy. En: The sun streamed through the large windows into the small coffee roastery, which was cozy and filled with shelves of colorful coffee bags. Sk: Zvonček nad dverami zacinkal a dovnútra vstúpil Jozef. En: The bell above the door jingled and Jozef walked in. Sk: Bol mierne nervózny, pretože chcel nájsť dokonalý darček na Deň matiek. En: He was slightly nervous because he wanted to find the perfect Mother's Day gift. Sk: Chcel svojej mame ukázať, aká je pre neho dôležitá. En: He wanted to show his mom how important she was to him. Sk: Mala by to byť špeciálna zmes kávy, no Jozef nemal tušenie, čo by sa jej mohlo páčiť. En: It should be a special coffee blend, but Jozef had no idea what she might like. Sk: Cítil sa trochu stratený, keď videl stovky možností rozprestierajúcich sa pred ním. En: He felt a bit lost when he saw the hundreds of options spread out before him. Sk: Za pultom stála Mária, usmievajúca sa a pripravená pomôcť. En: Behind the counter stood Mária, smiling and ready to help. Sk: „Môžem ti nejako pomôcť? En: \"Can I help you with something?\" Sk: “ spýtala sa prívetivo. En: she asked kindly. Sk: Vedľa nej stál Andrej, energický mladík s vášeňou pre kávu. En: Beside her stood Andrej, an energetic young man with a passion for coffee. Sk: „Hľadám niečo špeciálne pre mamu,“ vysv…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Crafting the Perfect Gift: A Coffee Blend for Mom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":969,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/episodes/crafting-the-perfect-gift-a-coffee-blend-for-mom/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/crafting-the-perfect-gift-a-coffee-blend-for-mom.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}