{"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? 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En: The school campus at stredná škola was lively. Sk: Letné slnko vrhalo dlhé tiene na dráhu, kde sa študenti zhromažďovali, aby povzbudili svojich spolužiakov. En: The summer sun cast long shadows on the track where students gathered to cheer on their classmates. Sk: Among them was Miroslav, a determined athlete, who had been training for this day. En: Among them was Miroslav, a determined athlete who had been training for this day. Sk: He approached the starting line with a mix of anxiety and determination. En: He approached the starting line with a mix of anxiety and determination. Sk: S ním na trati boli Jana a Dominik, jeho dobrí priatelia. En: With him on the track were Jana and Dominik, his good friends. Sk: Jana vždy sršela energiou a dobrými radami, zatiaľ čo Dominik bol tichší, no o to viac podporujúci. En: Jana was always brimming with energy and good advice, while Dominik was quieter but all the more supportive. Sk: Obaja stáli na okraji dráhy, čakajúc na okamih, kedy môžu poskytnúť podporu. En: Both stood at the edge of the track, waiting for the moment they could offer their support. Sk: „Miro, neboj sa, máš to v sebe,“ povzbudzovala ho Jana. En: \"Miro, don't worry, you've got it in you,\" Jana encouraged him. Sk: Miroslav prikývol, snažiac sa usmiať, ale jeho myšlienky boli inde. En: Miroslav nodded, trying to smile, but his thoughts were elsewhere. Sk: Bojoval s astmou už roky a dnes si želal viac než inokedy presvedčiť seba aj ostatných, že je schopný prekonať svoj limit. 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