{"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":"Spring of Trust: Siblings Unite in a Hospital Ward","slug":"spring-of-trust-siblings-unite-in-a-hospital-ward","published_at":"2026-05-07T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/spring-of-trust-siblings-unite-in-a-hospital-ward","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-07-07-38-19-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71902997/2026_05_07_07_38_19_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Spring of Trust: Siblings Unite in a Hospital Ward Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-05-07-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V Bratislave, kde jar rozkvitá rýchlou zelenou, bol nemocničný oddiel naplnený tichým bzukotom prístrojov. En: In Bratislava, where spring blossoms in a fast green, the hospital ward was filled with the quiet hum of machines. Sk: Slnečné lúče sa prelievali cez veľké okná do izby ozdobenej kartičkami s prianiami skorého uzdravenia a čerstvými kvetmi. En: Sunbeams poured through the large windows into the room adorned with cards wishing a speedy recovery and fresh flowers. Sk: V tomto prostredí sedel Marek na kraji postele, pozorne sledoval svojho otca. En: In this environment, Marek sat at the edge of the bed, closely watching his father. Sk: Jeho tvár prezrádzala únavu, ktorú sa márne snažil skryť. En: His face revealed a fatigue that he was unsuccessfully trying to hide. Sk: Zuzana stála vedľa, mladá a odhodlaná. En: Zuzana stood beside him, young and determined. Sk: \"Marek,\" začala jemne, \"môžeš si oddýchnuť. En: \"Marek,\" she began gently, \"you can rest. Sk: Viem sa postarať o otca. En: I know how to take care of father.\" Sk: \" Marek pochybujuco zdvihol obočie. En: Marek skeptically raised an eyebrow. Sk: Vždy bol ten, kto niesol zodpovednosť, a myšlienka zveriť niekomu inému kontrolu, aj keď sestre, bola pre neho ťažká. En: He had always been the one to bear the responsibility, and the thought of entrusting someone else, even his sister, was difficult for him. Sk: \"Sú veci, ktoré ešte nepoznáš. En: \"There are things you don't know yet. Sk: Je to veľká zodpovednosť,\" odpovedal Marek, snažiac sa byť opatrný. En: It's a big responsibility,\" Marek replied, tryi…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Spring of Trust: Siblings Unite in a Hospital Ward Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1018,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/episodes/spring-of-trust-siblings-unite-in-a-hospital-ward/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/spring-of-trust-siblings-unite-in-a-hospital-ward.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}