{"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":"Sweet Surprises: A Seasonal Spin on Ice Cream Adventures","slug":"sweet-surprises-a-seasonal-spin-on-ice-cream-adventures","published_at":"2026-09-22T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/sweet-surprises-a-seasonal-spin-on-ice-cream-adventures","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-09-22-07-38-19-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75292351/2026_09_22_07_38_19_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Sweet Surprises: A Seasonal Spin on Ice Cream Adventures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-09-22-07-38-19-sk Story Transcript: Sk: V jednej svetlej zmrzlinárni v modernom predmestí, kde vonkajším vzduchom poletujú lístie jesene, si Marek vybral popoludnie na ochutnávanie nových sezónnych chutí. En: In a bright ice cream shop in a modern suburb, where the outside air is filled with the autumn leaves, Marek chose an afternoon to taste new seasonal flavors. Sk: Bol to deň, keď slnko svietilo cez veľké okná a v paróle sa šírila vôňa rozličných sladkostí. En: It was a day when the sun shone through large windows and the aroma of various sweets spread in the parlor. Sk: Marek, známy nadšenec zmrzliny, vkročil s nadšením a hľadal najnovšiu príchuť – tekvicovú. En: Marek, a known ice cream enthusiast, entered with enthusiasm, looking for the latest flavor – pumpkin. Sk: Prišiel si urobiť dobrý dojem na svojich priateľov. En: He came to make a good impression on his friends. Sk: Zabočil k pultu, kde nová zamestnankyňa Lenka obsluhovala, snažiac sa pochopiť zložité príchute zapísané kriedou na tabuľu. En: He turned to the counter where a new employee, Lenka, was serving, trying to understand the complex flavors written in chalk on the board. Sk: „Ahoj,“ povedal Marek s úsmevom. En: \"Hello,\" Marek said with a smile. Sk: „Mohol by som ochutnať tekvicovú zmrzlinu, prosím? En: \"Could I taste the pumpkin ice cream, please?\" Sk: “ Lenka sa naňho pozrela s úsmevom, ale trochu zmätene. En: Lenka looked at him with a smile but a bit confused. Sk: Práve sa začala učiť všetky príchute a niektoré mená jej stále splývali. 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