{"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? Our podcast will provid…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:52.060646+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359"},"episode":{"title":"In Ruins: Discovering Trust and Hope in a Broken World","slug":"in-ruins-discovering-trust-and-hope-in-a-broken-world","published_at":"2026-06-27T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/in-ruins-discovering-trust-and-hope-in-a-broken-world","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-27-22-34-02-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72721413/2026_06_27_22_34_02_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : In Ruins: Discovering Trust and Hope in a Broken World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-27-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Pod letným slnkom, ktoré osvetľovalo trosky padlého mesta, prechádzal Tomáš tichými ulicami. En: Under the summer sun, which illuminated the ruins of a fallen city, Tomáš walked through the silent streets. Sk: Cesty boli zarastené trávou a burinou, kým ruiny budov rozprávali príbeh o niekdajšej civilizácii. En: The roads were overgrown with grass and weeds, while the ruins of buildings told a story of a former civilization. Sk: Tomáš bol sám už dlho. En: Tomáš had been alone for a long time. Sk: Jeho život sa scvrkol na prežitie a bol voči všetkým nedôverčivý. En: His life had shrunk to survival, and he was distrustful of everyone. Sk: Bol zručný a vedel si poradiť aj v tých najťažších podmienkach. En: He was skilled and knew how to handle even the toughest conditions. Sk: Jeden deň, keď hľadal zásoby v opustenom obchode, stretol Martu. En: One day, while searching for supplies in an abandoned store, he met Marta. Sk: Marta bola podobne zručná, ale mala inú myseľ. En: Marta was similarly skilled, but she had a different mindset. Sk: Verila v lepšie zajtrajšky a snívala o vybudovaní novej komunity. En: She believed in a better tomorrow and dreamed of building a new community. Sk: Hneď ako sa stretli, Tomáš pocítil obavy. En: As soon as they met, Tomáš felt apprehensive. Sk: Zdieľať zásoby s niekým iným bolo riskantné. En: Sharing supplies with someone else was risky. Sk: Marta sa však nevzdávala. En: However, Marta didn't give up. Sk: \"Môžeme si navzájom pomôcť,\" navrhla s úsmevom. En: \"We can help each other,\" she suggested with a smile. 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