{"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":"Selfies Gone Wrong: Lessons from Ancient Ruins","slug":"selfies-gone-wrong-lessons-from-ancient-ruins","published_at":"2026-05-27T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/selfies-gone-wrong-lessons-from-ancient-ruins","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-27-22-34-01-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72194758/2026_05_27_22_34_01_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Selfies Gone Wrong: Lessons from Ancient Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-27-22-34-01-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Na južnej pologuli, kde sa počas jesene príroda halila do zlatistých odtieňov, sa odohrala zvláštna epizóda. En: On the southern hemisphere, where nature cloaked itself in golden hues during autumn, a peculiar episode took place. Sk: Jozef, nadšený, ale nešikovný turista s vášnivou záhaľkou robiť selfie, spolu s jeho priateľom Matejom, navštívili starobylé ruiny na svahu. En: Jozef, an enthusiastic but clumsy tourist with a passionate hobby of taking selfies, along with his friend Matej, visited ancient ruins on a hillside. Sk: Starodávne stĺpy a steny tam rozprávali príbehy minulosti a Jozef si nedokázal pomôcť. En: The ancient pillars and walls told stories of the past, and Jozef couldn't help himself. Sk: Musel tam urobiť perfektnú selfie. En: He had to take the perfect selfie there. Sk: Matej, skeptický a opatrný, sledoval, ako Jozef balancuje na drobnej kamennej platforme. En: Matej, skeptical and cautious, watched as Jozef balanced on a small stone platform. Sk: \"Jozef, buď opatrný! En: \"Jozef, be careful!\" Sk: \" varoval Matej. En: Matej warned. Sk: Ale Jozefova túžba po dokonalom zábere bola silnejšia. En: But Jozef's desire for the perfect shot was stronger. Sk: Keď sa slnečné lúče začali kĺzať po horizonte, Jozef našiel miesto. En: As the sun's rays began to glide along the horizon, Jozef found his spot. Sk: Vybral si to najlepšie miesto pri starobylom fragmente, ktorý v sebe ukrýval stopy dávnych bojovníkov. En: He chose the best place by an ancient fragment that held traces of ancient warriors. Sk: No, v zápale okamihu, keď skúšal nájsť správny uhol, sa…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Selfies Gone Wrong: Lessons from Ancient Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/s…","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/selfies-gone-wrong-lessons-from-ancient-ruins/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/selfies-gone-wrong-lessons-from-ancient-ruins.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}