{"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":"Goulash Glory: A Culinary Adventure in a Castle Lab","slug":"goulash-glory-a-culinary-adventure-in-a-castle-lab","published_at":"2026-08-26T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/goulash-glory-a-culinary-adventure-in-a-castle-lab","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-26-22-34-01-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74706599/2026_08_26_22_34_01_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Goulash Glory: A Culinary Adventure in a Castle Lab Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-26-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Bratislavský hrad ukrýval ticho stáročia svoje tajomstvá. En: Bratislavský hrad quietly hid its secrets for centuries. Sk: Jedno z nich bolo zvláštne - tajné laboratórium nachádzajúce sa v dolných chodbách. En: One of them was peculiar – a secret laboratory located in the lower corridors. Sk: Bolo leto, slnko sa opieralo o hradby a vo vzduchu bolo cítiť sviežu vôňu lipy. En: It was summer, the sun was leaning against the castle walls, and the fresh scent of lime trees filled the air. Sk: V ten teplý deň sa Jozef, Milan a Zuzana odhodlali na neobyčajný pokus. En: On that warm day, Jozef, Milan, and Zuzana decided to embark on an extraordinary experiment. Sk: Jozef, s iskrou v očiach, vystúpil z tieňa hradby. En: Jozef, with a spark in his eyes, stepped out of the shadow of the wall. Sk: \"Dnes urobíme najväčší guláš na svete! En: \"Today we will make the biggest goulash in the world!\" Sk: \" zvolal nadšene, držiac obrovskú drevenú varešku. En: he enthusiastically exclaimed, holding an enormous wooden spoon. Sk: Jeho cieľ bol jasný, aj keď trochu šialený. En: His goal was clear, though a bit crazy. Sk: Laboratórium bolo plné moderných kuchynských zariadení. En: The laboratory was full of modern kitchen equipment. Sk: Na stene visela ceduľa s prísnym upozornením o senzoroch na dym a zápach. En: A sign with a strict warning about smoke and odor sensors hung on the wall. Sk: Milan, vždy opatrný, sa nervózne pošúchal po čele. En: Milan, always cautious, nervously rubbed his forehead. Sk: \"Jozef, musíme byť opatrní,\" usilovne študoval recept. En: \"Jozef, we need to be…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Goulash Glory: A Culinary Adventure in a Castle Lab Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":989,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/episodes/goulash-glory-a-culinary-adventure-in-a-castle-lab/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/goulash-glory-a-culinary-adventure-in-a-castle-lab.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}