{"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":"Reconnecting Under Stormy Skies: A Family's Summer Epiphany","slug":"reconnecting-under-stormy-skies-a-family-s-summer-epiphany","published_at":"2026-07-26T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/reconnecting-under-stormy-skies-a-family-s-summer-epiphany","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-26-07-38-20-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73174931/2026_07_26_07_38_20_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Reconnecting Under Stormy Skies: A Family's Summer Epiphany Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-26-07-38-20-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V jemnom šume lesa, kde kvety hrajú pestré farby a potôčiky spievajú svoju melódiu, stála malá drevená chatka. En: In the gentle rustle of the forest, where flowers play with vibrant colors and streams sing their melody, stood a small wooden cabin. Sk: Bolo leto a vrcholce tatranských hôr sa smiali na slnko. En: It was summer, and the peaks of the Tatranské hory laughed at the sun. Sk: V tejto idyle trávili čas Milan, Zuzana a Lukáš. En: In this idyllic setting, Milan, Zuzana, and Lukáš were spending their time. Sk: Rodina sa tu snažila znovu spojiť počas letných prázdnin. En: The family was trying to reconnect during the summer holidays. Sk: Milan bol otcom, ktorý stále pracoval. En: Milan was a father who was always working. Sk: Telefón a počítač boli jeho stálymi spoločníkmi. En: A phone and a computer were his constant companions. Sk: Zuzana, jeho manželka, bola trpezlivá žena, ktorá túžila po manželovi, ktorý by sa viac zapojil do rodinného života. En: Zuzana, his wife, was a patient woman longing for a husband who would be more involved in family life. Sk: Lukáš, ich tínedžerský syn, zas žil vo svete internetu, sledujúc svoj smartfón viac, než by mal. En: Lukáš, their teenage son, lived in the world of the internet, focusing on his smartphone more than he should. Sk: Jedného rána, keď slnko ešte len začínalo hladkať zemi svojimi lúčmi, Milan sa rozhodol premeniť dni. En: One morning, when the sun was just beginning to caress the earth with its rays, Milan decided to change the days. Sk: \"Pôjdeme na túru. En: \"We're going for a hike. 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