{"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":"Poker Night in Bratislava: A Deceptive Game of Heart","slug":"poker-night-in-bratislava-a-deceptive-game-of-heart","published_at":"2026-06-19T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/poker-night-in-bratislava-a-deceptive-game-of-heart","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-19-22-34-02-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72605444/2026_06_19_22_34_02_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Poker Night in Bratislava: A Deceptive Game of Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-06-19-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V pohostinnom prostredí historického domu v Starom meste Bratislavy sa schádzali významní hráči pokeru. En: In the hospitable environment of a historical house in the Old Town of Bratislava, significant poker players gathered. Sk: Vnútri osvetľovanej miestnosti prevládalo napätie, svetlo sviečok tancovalo po stenách. En: Inside the illuminated room, tension prevailed, and the candlelight danced on the walls. Sk: Z diaľky znel šum letného večera. En: From afar, the murmur of a summer evening could be heard. Sk: Marek sedel pri stole. En: Marek sat at the table. Sk: Bol známy ako strategický hráč. En: He was known as a strategic player. Sk: Tento večer bol pre neho dôležitý. En: This evening was important for him. Sk: Chcel vyhrať. En: He wanted to win. Sk: Chcel rešpekt. En: He sought respect. Sk: Zuzana, ostrá pozorovateľka, sedela oproti. En: Zuzana, a sharp observer, sat across from him. Sk: Pohŕdavý úsmev sa jej mihol na tvári. En: A contemptuous smile flickered on her face. Sk: Vedľa nej sedel Filip. En: Next to her sat Filip. Sk: Bol plný odvahy a často riskoval. En: He was full of courage and often took risks. Sk: Hra sa dostávala do napätia. En: The game was reaching a point of tension. Sk: Marek si to všimol. En: Marek noticed it. Sk: Zrazu pocítil ostrú bolesť na hrudi. En: Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his chest. Sk: Srdce mu bilo rýchlejšie. En: His heart was beating faster. Sk: Panika mu začala stúpať, ale jeho tvár zostala pokojná. En: Panic began to rise, but his face remained calm. Sk: Mal pred sebou dilemu: Zdieľať túto slabosť alebo sa t…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Poker Night in Bratislava: A Deceptive Game of Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1056,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/episodes/poker-night-in-bratislava-a-deceptive-game-of-heart/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/poker-night-in-bratislava-a-deceptive-game-of-heart.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}