{"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":"Family Tensions and the Silent Peacemaker's Awakening","slug":"family-tensions-and-the-silent-peacemaker-s-awakening","published_at":"2026-05-16T22:46:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/family-tensions-and-the-silent-peacemaker-s-awakening","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-16-22-34-02-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72036101/2026_05_16_22_34_02_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Family Tensions and the Silent Peacemaker's Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-16-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Matej sa pozerá z okna starého vidieckeho domu, kde sa stretáva jeho rodina. En: Matej looks out from the window of the old country house where his family gathers. Sk: Vonku rástli divoké kvety, ktoré prinášali vôňu začínajúcej jari. En: Outside, wildflowers grew, bringing the scent of spring's beginning. Sk: Atmosféra vo vnútri je však napätá. En: The atmosphere inside, however, is tense. Sk: Hoci je dom príjemný a útulný, očakávanie stretnutia s rodinou visí vo vzduchu. En: Although the house is pleasant and cozy, the anticipation of meeting with family hangs in the air. Sk: Okolo stola sedajú Matej, jeho sestra Lenka, brat Tomáš a rodičia. En: Around the table sit Matej, his sister Lenka, brother Tomáš, and their parents. Sk: Na prvý pohľad by sa zdalo, že je to pokojná rodinná chvíľa, ale prasknutie vo vzduchu je silné. En: At first glance, it might seem like a peaceful family moment, but the tension is palpable. Sk: Lenka, s odvahou v očiach, sa nebojí vyjadrovať svoj názor. En: Lenka, with courage in her eyes, isn't afraid to express her opinion. Sk: „Mám právo robiť, čo chcem,“ začne vášnivo, keď narazí na Tomášovu kritiku jej životného štýlu. En: \"I have the right to do what I want,\" she begins passionately, as she encounters Tomáš's criticism of her lifestyle. Sk: Tomáš, zložitý a presvedčený o svojej pravde, neustúpi. En: Tomáš, complex and confident in his truth, doesn't back down. Sk: „Musíš si ctiť naše hodnoty,“ hovorí pevne. En: \"You must honor our values,\" he says firmly. Sk: Matej sedí medzi nimi, vyčerpaný úlohou stáleho mierotvorcu. 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