FluentFiction - Czech
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 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 Prague, Český Krumlov, or Karlovy Vary? Maybe you want to speak Czech with your grandparents from Brno? Our podcast provides the cultural and linguistic foundation necessary to fully immerse yourself in the Czech-speaking regions of the Czech Republic. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics, psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Czech listening comprehension. Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Zlepšte své schopnosti ve sledování pomocí našich českých příběhů ještě dnes!
Episodes
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-21-22-34-02-cs
Story Transcript:
Cs: Vit stál na okraji lesa, zelené listí se třpytilo ve slunci a světlo tančilo mezi větvemi.
En: Vit stood at the edge of the forest, the green leaves shimmering in the sun, and the light dancing among the branches.
Cs: Cítil vzruš...
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Cs: V letním odpoledni, kdy se slunce pomalu sklánělo k obzoru a oblaka zbarvila nebe do oranžových a purpurových odstínů, kráčeli Jakub, Martina a Eliška klikatými stezkami Národního parku České Švýcarsko.
En: On a summer afterno...
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Cs: Na letním ránu Letná park ticho dýchal.
En: On a summer morning, Letná park breathed quietly.
Cs: Paprsky slunce tančily na listech stromů.
En: Sunlight danced on the leaves of the trees.
Cs: Jiří, středoškolský učitel, se vydal n...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-18-22-34-01-cs
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Cs: Ve sluncem zalitém středověkém českém vesnickém náměstí se konal každoroční festival.
En: In the sun-drenched medieval Czech village square, the annual festival was taking place.
Cs: Vesnice byla zdobena pestrobarevnými prapory a stany.
E...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-17-22-34-01-cs
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Cs: V letním dni Jirka, Lenka a Tomáš navštívili Národní technické muzeum v Praze.
En: On a summer day, Jirka, Lenka, and Tomáš visited the National Technical Museum in Praha.
Cs: Jirka, mladý inženýr se zájmem o historii strojů, chodi...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-16-22-34-01-cs
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Cs: V horkém letním dni, kdy slunce svítilo z jasné oblohy, gymnázium ve středu města ožilo ruchem a bzukotem voličů.
En: On a hot summer day, when the sun shone from a clear sky, the high school in the center of the city buzzed wit...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-15-22-34-02-cs
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Cs: Půlnoc byla blízko a Praha, navzdory letnímu horku, se ponořila do ticha.
En: Midnight was near, and Praha, despite the summer heat, was enveloped in silence.
Cs: Jde-li o podzemní bar v temných ulicích města, ticho ta...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-cs
Story Transcript:
Cs: V ruchu korporátního světa, kde lidé pospíchají mezi stoly a zasedacími místnostmi, seděl Jan v kanceláři.
En: In the bustle of the corporate world, where people rush between desks and meeting rooms, Jan sat in his office.
Cs: Byl...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-13-22-34-02-cs
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Cs: V srdci přívětivé čtvrti na kraji Prahy, kde řady malebných domů lemují úzké ulice a kde se zelené plochy třpytí v letním slunci, se konal každoroční sousedský barbecue.
En: In the heart of a pleasant neighborhood on the outs...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-12-22-34-02-cs
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Cs: Jakub stál u pásu na zavazadla na Letišti Václava Havla v Praze.
En: Jakub stood at the luggage carousel at Letiště Václava Havla in Praha.
Cs: Chtěl jen jedno – co nejrychleji se dostat domů.
En: He wanted only one t...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-11-22-34-02-cs
Story Transcript:
Cs: Slunce pražilo na římské Colosseum, jehož masivní kamenné oblouky vrhaly delikátní stíny na zem.
En: The sun beat down on the Roman Colosseum, its massive stone arches casting delicate shadows on the ground.
Cs: Atmosféra bzu...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-10-22-34-02-cs
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Cs: Freelancer's Café v srdci Prahy bylo živé místo.
En: Freelancer's Café in the heart of Praha was a lively place.
Cs: Jeho velké okna koukala na dlážděné ulice plné letních turistů.
En: Its large windows overlooked the cobbleston...
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Story Transcript:
Cs: Nad nádvořím Národní galerie v Praze se nesly tiché zvuky večerního otevírání výstavy.
En: Over the courtyard of the Národní galerie v Praze (National Gallery in Prague), the quiet sounds of the evening exhibit opening drifted...
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Cs: Václav stál pod Petrinskou rozhlednou a díval se na nádherné výhledy na Prahu.
En: Václav stood beneath the Petrinská rozhledna and gazed at the magnificent views of Praha.
Cs: Slunce zářilo a letní vánek hladil jeho tvář.
En: The sun...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-07-22-34-02-cs
Story Transcript:
Cs: Jirka stál na Karlově mostě a rozhlížel se.
En: Jirka stood on Karlův most and looked around.
Cs: Léto v Praze mělo svoje kouzlo.
En: Summer in Praha had its own charm.
Cs: Teplý vánek se mísil s úsměvy turistů a zvuky hudeb...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-06-22-34-02-cs
Story Transcript:
Cs: V letním tichu, mezi starými budovami na okraji Prahy, stála opuštěná tajná laboratoř.
En: In the summer silence, among the old buildings on the outskirts of Praha, there stood an abandoned secret laboratory.
Cs: Byla t...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-05-22-34-02-cs
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Cs: V Praze, na rušném náměstí, stála útulná kavárna s názvem "Kávový sen."
En: In Praha, on a busy square, there stood a cozy café named "Kávový sen" (Coffee Dream).
Cs: Dřevěné stoly, velká okna a vůně čerstvé kávy přitahova...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-04-22-34-02-cs
Story Transcript:
Cs: Staré Město v Praze žilo létem.
En: The Staré Město in Praha was alive with summer.
Cs: Slunce zářilo a hladilo staré budovy z teplého kamene.
En: The sun shone and caressed the old buildings of warm stone.
Cs: Staroměstské náměstí bylo...
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fluentfiction.com/cs/episode/2025-08-03-22-34-01-cs
Story Transcript:
Cs: V ranním slunci se nad poklidnou čtvrtí rozprostřely stíny domů a stromů, a ptáci zpívali své písně.
En: In the morning sun, the shadows of houses and trees spread over the peaceful neighborhood, and the birds sang their songs.
C...
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Story Transcript:
Cs: V uličkách Pražského hradu, mezi květinovými záhony a palmami, probíhal letní festival umění.
En: In the alleyways of Pražského hradu, among the flowerbeds and palms, a summer art festival was taking place.
Cs: Slunce svítil...
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