{"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":"Folklore & Design: A Creative Journey in Bratislava's Heart","slug":"folklore-design-a-creative-journey-in-bratislava-s-heart","published_at":"2026-08-30T07:54:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/folklore-design-a-creative-journey-in-bratislava-s-heart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-30-07-38-20-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74752679/2026_08_30_07_38_20_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Folklore & Design: A Creative Journey in Bratislava's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-30-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Vo vzduchu visel jemný zvuk zvončeka nad dverami, keď Viera vstúpila do útulnej knihy-kaviarne v srdci Bratislavy. En: A gentle sound of a bell above the door lingered in the air as Viera entered the cozy book-café in the heart of Bratislava. Sk: Bolo koncom leta a v kaviarni sa miešala vôňa čerstvej kávy a sladkej vône papierových stránok. En: It was late summer, and the café was filled with the aroma of fresh coffee and the sweet scent of paper pages. Sk: Police boli plné, niektoré knihy boli staré, iné nové – každá čakajúca na svojho čitateľa. En: The shelves were packed, some books old, others new—each waiting for its reader. Sk: Viera, mladá a uzavretá, si najčastejšie vyberala miesto v kúte, kde si mohla nerušene čítať. En: Viera, young and introverted, usually chose a spot in the corner where she could read undisturbed. Sk: Dnes mala voľnú ruku a cítila nutkanie nájsť niečo o slovenskom folklóre, aby oživila svoju novú knihu. En: Today she had a free hand and felt the urge to find something about Slovak folklore to enliven her new book. Sk: Kráčala pomaly popri regáloch a jej zrak narazil na knihu o slovenských povestiach. En: She walked slowly past the shelves, and her eyes landed on a book about Slovak tales. Sk: Natiahla sa po knihu, keď v tom momente druhá ruka natiahla po tú istú knihu. En: She reached for the book when, at that moment, another hand stretched for the same book. Sk: „Ach, prepáčte,“ povedal Jozef, muž so šibalským úsmevom a kresliacim zápisníkom pod pazuchou. 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