{"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":"Finding Balance: Marek's Journey from High-Tech to Home","slug":"finding-balance-marek-s-journey-from-high-tech-to-home","published_at":"2026-07-24T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/finding-balance-marek-s-journey-from-high-tech-to-home","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-24-22-34-01-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73158741/2026_07_24_22_34_01_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Finding Balance: Marek's Journey from High-Tech to Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-24-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Marek stál pred obrovským oknom v jeho kancelárii vo High-Tech City. En: Marek stood in front of the enormous window in his office in High-Tech City. Sk: Pohľad sa naskytal na mrakodrapy osvetlené neonovými svetlami. En: The view offered skyscrapers lit with neon lights. Sk: Mesto pulzovalo energiou a inováciou, ale Marek cítil vnútorné napätie. En: The city pulsed with energy and innovation, but Marek felt an inner tension. Sk: Tieto svetlá a ruch ho unavovali. En: These lights and the bustle tired him. Sk: Cítil túžbu po domove, po jednoduchšom živote, po rodine. En: He longed for home, for a simpler life, for family. Sk: Jana, jeho kolegyňa, vstúpila a povedala: \"Marek, počul si, že v Slovensku je teraz ten letný festival? Možno by si mohol ísť.\" En: Jana, his colleague, entered and said, \"Marek, did you hear that there's a summer festival now in Slovakia? Maybe you should go.\" Sk: Marek sa usmial. En: Marek smiled. Sk: Nápad ísť domov ho lákal. En: The idea of going home was appealing. Sk: Už je tomu dlho, čo nevidel svojich rodičov a kamarátov. En: It had been a long time since he had seen his parents and friends. Sk: Marek sa rozhodol. En: Marek decided. Sk: Odvážne odložil laptop, vypol mobil a oznámil šéfovi, že potrebuje voľno, napriek dôležitým projektom v práci. En: Boldly, he put aside his laptop, turned off his mobile, and informed his boss that he needed some time off, despite the important projects at work. Sk: \"Je čas, aby som sa aspoň na chvíľu vrátil domov,\" pomyslel si. 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