{"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":"Wine, Love, and Innovation: Finding Harmony in Slovak Vineyards","slug":"wine-love-and-innovation-finding-harmony-in-slovak-vineyards","published_at":"2026-07-08T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359/wine-love-and-innovation-finding-harmony-in-slovak-vineyards","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-slovak-6698359","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-08-22-34-02-sk","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72876804/2026_07_08_22_34_02_sk_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Slovak : Wine, Love, and Innovation: Finding Harmony in Slovak Vineyards Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/sk/episode/2026-07-08-22-34-02-sk Story Transcript: Sk: Pod teplým letným slnkom, ktoré osvetľovalo nádhernú slovenskú krajinu, sa rozprestierali vinice. En: Under the warm summer sun, which illuminated the beautiful Slovenská landscape, vineyards stretched out. Sk: Hroznové révy sa vinuli po kopcoch, ich plody pomaly dozrievali pod jemným dotykom letného vánku. En: The grapevines wound up the hills, their fruits slowly ripening under the gentle touch of the summer breeze. Sk: Na vrchole týchto kopcov stálo malé rodinné vinárstvo, ktoré bolo srdcom a dušou rodiny Horvátovcov. En: At the top of these hills stood a small family winery, which was the heart and soul of the Horvát family. Sk: Marek, usilovný a oddaný zamestnanec vinárstva, sa prechádzal medzi riadkami hroznových kríkov. En: Marek, a diligent and dedicated employee of the winery, strolled between the rows of grape bushes. Sk: Miloval túto prácu. En: He loved this work. Sk: Vôňa hrozna a ich zrelosť mu pripomenuli jeho detstvo. En: The scent of the grapes and their ripeness reminded him of his childhood. Sk: No mal tajomstvo. En: But he had a secret. Sk: Bol zaľúbený do Zuzany, dcéry jeho šéfa, ktorá mala jasnú víziu pre budúcnosť vinárstva. En: He was in love with Zuzana, the daughter of his boss, who had a clear vision for the future of the winery. Sk: Chcela modernizovať a priniesť nové technológie, zatiaľ čo Pavol, Marekov priateľ a kolega, uprednostňoval tradíciu. En: She wanted to modernize and bring in new technologies, while Pavol, Marek's friend and colleague, preferred tradition. 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