{"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 Truth Beneath the Autumn Leaves at Bratislava Castle","slug":"finding-truth-beneath-the-autumn-leaves-at-bratislava-castle","published_at":"2026-09-14T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/finding-truth-beneath-the-autumn-leaves-at-bratislava-castle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-09-14-07-38-19-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75111818/2026_09_14_07_38_19_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Finding Truth Beneath the Autumn Leaves at Bratislava Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-09-14-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Pod jasnožltými, oranžovými a červenými listami, ktoré postupne opadávali zo stromov okolo majestátneho Bratislavského hradu, sa cez príkry svah prechádzal Ján a držal sa za ruku s Martou. En: Under the bright yellow, orange, and red leaves that were gradually falling from the trees around the majestic Bratislavský hrad, Ján was walking down the steep slope, holding hands with Marta. Sk: Jánove srdce bilo rýchlo. En: Ján's heart was beating fast. Sk: Bol nervózny. En: He was nervous. Sk: Marta, nadšená históriou, mu povedala, že si praje dozvedieť sa viac o hrade, takže Ján vymyslel plán. En: Marta, who was enthusiastic about history, had told him she wanted to learn more about the castle, so Ján devised a plan. Sk: Rozhodol sa ju ohúriť svojimi \"znalosťami\". En: He decided to impress her with his \"knowledge.\" Sk: „Vitajte v Bratislavskom hrade,“ začal Ján, pričom nasadil vážny výraz. En: \"Welcome to Bratislavský hrad,\" Ján began, adopting a serious expression. Sk: Marta sa zasmiala a očividne si užívala jeho pokus o rolu sprievodcu. En: Marta laughed and was clearly enjoying his attempt at playing the role of a tour guide. Sk: „Tento hrad je... veľmi starý... a bol domovom mnohých kráľov,“ dodal váhavo, keďže sa mu roztrúsili všetky znalosti, ktoré získal pri nedávnej rýchlej prehliadke Wikipedia. En: \"This castle is... very old... and was home to many kings,\" he added hesitantly, as all the knowledge he had gained from his recent quick browse of Wikipedia scattered. Sk: Marta sa usmiala, jej oči žiarili zvedavosťou. 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