{"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":"Unearthing Secrets: A Sibling Adventure in Ancient Petra","slug":"unearthing-secrets-a-sibling-adventure-in-ancient-petra","published_at":"2026-08-31T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/unearthing-secrets-a-sibling-adventure-in-ancient-petra","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-31-22-34-02-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74774237/2026_08_31_22_34_02_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Unearthing Secrets: A Sibling Adventure in Ancient Petra Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-08-31-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Letné slnko pálilo nad starobylou mestom Petra, ktoré bolo známe svojou úžasnou architektúrou vytesanou priamo do skál. En: The summer sun blazed over the ancient city of Petra, known for its stunning architecture carved directly into the rocks. Sk: Marek a Zuzana, súrodenci na rodinnej dovolenke, ho kráčali s očami plnými úžasu. En: Marek and Zuzana, siblings on a family vacation, walked with eyes full of wonder. Sk: Marek, zvedavý mladík, vždy miloval históriu. En: Marek, a curious young man, had always loved history. Sk: Čítal o Petre a tajných častiach, ktoré neboli prístupné turistom. En: He read about Petra and the secret parts not accessible to tourists. Sk: Veril, že tam môže objaviť niečo výnimočné. En: He believed he could discover something extraordinary there. Sk: „Poďme tam! En: \"Let's go there!\" Sk: “ zvolal s nadšením, ukazujúc na zakázanú zónu za malým plotom. En: he exclaimed with excitement, pointing to the forbidden zone behind a small fence. Sk: „Nie, Marek, to je nebezpečné,“ povedala Zuzana. En: \"No, Marek, that's dangerous,\" said Zuzana. Sk: Bola praktická a opatrná, a vedela, že rešpektovanie pravidiel je dôležité. En: She was practical and cautious and knew that respecting the rules was important. Sk: Obávala sa, že by mohli mať problémy s úradmi. En: She was afraid they might get into trouble with the authorities. Sk: „Neboj sa, Zuzka. En: \"Don't worry, Zuzka. Sk: Budeme opatrní,“ snažil sa ju presvedčiť Marek. En: We'll be careful,\" Marek tried to persuade her. 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