{"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":"Curing the Unknown: An Herbalist's Odyssey in Ancient Greece","slug":"curing-the-unknown-an-herbalist-s-odyssey-in-ancient-greece","published_at":"2026-06-15T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/curing-the-unknown-an-herbalist-s-odyssey-in-ancient-greece","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72531180/2026_06_15_07_38_19_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Curing the Unknown: An Herbalist's Odyssey in Ancient Greece Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V neskore jari, keď vzduch v malej dedine v starovekom Grécku vonial olivovými hájmi a žiarivé slnko zaliavalo kopce, Ladislav, zvedavý bylinkár, sa vydal na cestu. En: In late spring, when the air in the small village in ancient Greece smelled of olive groves and the bright sun bathed the hills, Ladislav, a curious herbalist, set out on a journey. Sk: Jeho cieľ bol jednoduchý, no náročný: objaviť tajomstvá gréckych liečivých rastlín a nájsť liek na záhadnú chorobu, ktorá sužovala dedinu. En: His goal was simple, yet challenging: to discover the secrets of Greek medicinal plants and find a cure for a mysterious illness that plagued the village. Sk: Tajne pochyboval o svojich schopnostiach, no veril, že sa mu podarí získať nové vedomosti. En: He secretly doubted his abilities, but believed he would succeed in gaining new knowledge. Sk: Dedina bola malej veľkosti, ale plná života. En: The village was small, but full of life. Sk: Drevené domy sa schovávali medzi olivovníkmi a chrámami, ktorých majestátne stĺpy zarážali návštevníkov. En: Wooden houses hid among olive trees and temples whose majestic columns astonished visitors. Sk: Ladislav kráčal úzkymi cestičkami, všimol si zvedavé oči dedinčanov, pozorujúc jeho každý krok. En: Ladislav walked the narrow paths, noticing the curious eyes of the villagers, observing his every step. Sk: Miestny liečiteľ Miroslava považovala Ladislavove metódy za zvláštne. En: The local healer Miroslava considered Ladislav's methods strange. Sk: \"Je to cudzinec,\" hovorila často ostatným, \"nemôže rozumieť našim tradíciám. 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