{"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":"Journey Through Spiš: Rebuilding a Family at the Castle","slug":"journey-through-spi-rebuilding-a-family-at-the-castle","published_at":"2026-07-27T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/journey-through-spi-rebuilding-a-family-at-the-castle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-27-22-34-02-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73201948/2026_07_27_22_34_02_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Journey Through Spiš: Rebuilding a Family at the Castle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-27-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Jozef stál pred hradom Spiš, ktorý sa majestátne týčil na kopci. En: Jozef stood in front of Spiš Castle, which majestically rose on the hill. Sk: Letné slnko zohrievalo staré kamene hradu a panoramatický výhľad na zelenú slovenskú krajinu pod ním mu dodával pocit pokoja. En: The summer sun warmed the old stones of the castle, and the panoramic view of the green Slovak landscape below gave him a sense of peace. Sk: Snažil sa usmievať, aj keď jeho vnútro bolo plné obáv a pocitov viny. En: He tried to smile, even though his insides were filled with worries and feelings of guilt. Sk: Po nedávnej rozluke s manželkou chcel svoje deti Ivanu a Mareka uistiť, že všetko bude v poriadku. En: After the recent separation from his wife, he wanted to assure his children, Ivana and Marek, that everything would be alright. Sk: „Pozrite, deti,“ povedal Jozef trochu silene, ale s nádejou v hlase, „toto je jeden z najväčších hradov v strednej Európe. En: \"Look, kids,\" Jozef said somewhat forcedly but with hope in his voice, \"this is one of the largest castles in Central Europe.\" Sk: “Ivana a Marek, s očami plnými zvedavosti, vzrušene nasledovali Jozefa do hradu. En: Ivana and Marek, with eyes full of curiosity, excitedly followed Jozef into the castle. Sk: Kým prechádzali starobylými sálami, Jozef rozprával príbehy o rytieroch a princeznách, dúfajúc, že im to prinesie radosť. En: As they walked through the ancient halls, Jozef told stories about knights and princesses, hoping it would bring them joy. 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