{"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? 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En: In the corporate office in the city center, it was bustling. Sk: Sklenené steny poskytovali nádherný výhľad na panorámu mesta. En: The glass walls provided a beautiful view of the city skyline. Sk: Moderný nábytok a vrava pracovných hovorov vytvárali dynamickú atmosféru. En: Modern furniture and the buzz of work calls created a dynamic atmosphere. Sk: Marek, nový projektový manažér, prešiel chodbou s laptopom v ruke. En: Marek, the new project manager, walked down the hallway with a laptop in his hand. Sk: Bol nový v meste a v kancelárii. En: He was new to the city and to the office. Sk: Sústredil sa na svoju kariéru, ale cítil sa osamelo. En: He was focused on his career, but felt lonely. Sk: Zuzana pracovala ako grafická dizajnérka. En: Zuzana worked as a graphic designer. Sk: Bola v tejto firme už niekoľko rokov, dobre známa a obľúbená medzi kolegami. En: She had been at the company for several years, well-known and liked among her colleagues. Sk: V poslednom čase však túžila po zmene. En: Lately, however, she longed for a change. Sk: Jej práca bola pútavá, ale každodenná rutina ju začala nudiť. En: Her work was engaging, but the daily routine had started to bore her. Sk: Jedného aprílového dňa prišiel Viktor, HR zástupca, s oznámením. En: One day in April, Viktor, the HR representative, came with an announcement. Sk: „Organizujem teambuildingovú akciu. En: \"I'm organizing a team-building event. Sk: Bude to skvelá príležitosť spoznať nových kolegov! 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