Are you ready to supercharge your Czech 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 Czech, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Czech 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...
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Fluent Fiction - Czech: Against All Odds: Vojtěch's Lucky Night in Prague
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Stará zadní místnost malého pragenského pubu byla naplněná kouřem a napětím.
En: The old back room of a small Prague pub was filled with smoke and tension.
Cs: U kulatého dřevěného stolu seděl Vojtěch, muž středního věku s tvrdým životem za sebou.
En: At a round wooden table...
Episode • 26 July 2024 • 16m and 55s
Fluent Fiction - Czech: Navigating Ambition: When Collaboration Sparks Success
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Káva voněla ve vzduchu korporátní kanceláře v Praze.
En: The aroma of coffee filled the air in the corporate office in Prague.
Cs: Na stěnách visely moderní obrazy.
En: Modern paintings hung on the walls.
Cs: Skleněné stěny konferenčních místností odkrývaly scény důležitých porad.
En: Glass walls of th...
Episode • 25 July 2024 • 19m and 33s
Fluent Fiction - Czech: From Shelves to Self: A Journey to Simple Happiness
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Jakub vstoupil do supermarketu v uzavřené komunitě.
En: Jakub entered the supermarket in a gated community.
Cs: Bylo léto a slunce pálilo venku, ale uvnitř bylo příjemně chladno.
En: It was summer and the sun blazed outside, but inside it was pleasantly cool.
Cs: Světlo bylo jasné a hudba jemně hrála na pozadí.
...
Episode • 24 July 2024 • 16m and 28s
Fluent Fiction - Czech: Mystery at the Terminal: The Forgotten Suitcase
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Václav Havel International Airport v létě je jako úl.
En: Václav Havel International Airport in the summer is like a hive.
Cs: Cestující spěchají mezi bránami, kavárnami a obchody s duty-free.
En: Passengers rush between gates, cafes, and duty-free shops.
Cs: Letištní hlášení zní z PA systému a oznamují odlety a přílety.
En...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 16m and 17s
Fluent Fiction - Czech: The Scholar’s Fumble: Václav’s Serendipitous Path to Wisdom
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Sluneční paprsky pronikaly vysokými okny do chladné, tlumené síně starověké knihovny v Alexandrii.
En: The sun's rays penetrated the tall windows into the chilly, subdued hall of the ancient library in Alexandria.
Cs: Všude kolem Václava se tyčily regály naplněné svitky.
En: Shelves filled with scrolls towered all around Václav.
C...
Episode • 22 July 2024 • 17m and 4s
Fluent Fiction - Czech: Heartbeats on Charles Bridge: A Freelancer's Wake-Up Call
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Václav kráčel po Karlově mostě.
En: Václav walked across Charles Bridge.
Cs: Bylo léto, slunce zářilo a turisté si fotili sochy.
En: It was summer, the sun was shining, and tourists were taking pictures of the statues.
Cs: V hlavě měl důležitou schůzku.
En: He had an important meeting on his mind.
Episode • 21 July 2024 • 17m and 3s
Fluent Fiction - Czech: Art & Balance: A Young Artist's Journey to Self-Care
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Pražská Národní galerie v létě zářící sluncem působila jako chrám umění.
En: The Prague National Gallery, bathed in summer sunlight, appeared like a temple of art.
Cs: Velkými okny proudilo světlo na klasická i moderní díla.
En: Light streamed through the large windows onto both classic and modern works.
Cs: Lidé se zastavo...
Episode • 20 July 2024 • 17m and 49s
Fluent Fiction - Czech: Pavla's Bold Choice: A Fashion Gamble in Prague's Skyline
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Slunce zářilo na modrou oblohu nad Prahou, když Pavla kráčela ulicemi směrem ke skleněnému mrakodrapu.
En: The sun shone on the blue sky above Prague as Pavla walked through the streets towards the glass skyscraper.
Cs: Na vrcholu této elegantní budovy, s úchvatným výhledem na město, se nacházelo butik s exklusivní módou.
En...
Episode • 19 July 2024 • 18m and 4s
Fluent Fiction - Czech: Jakub's Summer: Overcoming Fears and Finding True Courage
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Bzučivý zvuk školních zvonků oznamuje začátek posledního dne školy před letními prázdninami.
En: The buzzing sound of the school bells signals the beginning of the last day of school before the summer holidays.
Cs: Vzduch v hlavní hale je plný nadšení.
En: The air in the main hall is filled with excitement.
Cs: Student...
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 17m and 33s
Fluent Fiction - Czech: Secrets in the Bohemian Forest: A Journalist's Quest for Truth
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Jakub kráčel hustým lesem.
En: Jakub walked through the dense forest.
Cs: Byla teplá letní noc a světlušky tančily kolem.
En: It was a warm summer night and fireflies danced around.
Cs: V kapse měl telefon, který před chvílí obdržel zvláštní zprávu.
En: In his pocket, he had a p...
Episode • 17 July 2024 • 15m and 50s
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