Learn Slovak and More Podcast

Today's episode is about the town of Bardejov in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some new words from my sightseeing vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Thank you for the suggestion“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short dialogue about sightseeing Bardejov. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the town of Bardejov in Slovakia. In the Slova...

Today's episode is about the past tense of the Slovak verbs like  stáť (to stand), ísť (to go), brať (to take), prať (to wash/do laundry), vedieť (to know), vziať (to take), minúť (to spend). Then you will practice them in short sentences. You will also learn how to say “I knew that“ in Slovak. Episode notes Today we are going to look at some verbs that belong to the group 5. For example: stá...

Today we are going to look at some verbs from the forth group: niesť , viesť, viezť, spať, stretnúť, vidieť, sedieť and conjugate them in the past tense. You will also learn how to ask “Who was it? “ in Slovak. Episode notes Today we are going to look at some verbs from the forth group. For example: niesť (to carry), viesť (to lead), viezť (to drive), spať (to sleep), stretnúť (to meet), vidieť (t...

Today we look at the third group of slightly irregular verbs: žiť, piť, šiť, priať (si), smiať sa (laugh). You will also learn how to ask “What do you think?” and “Would they live well?” in Slovak.    Episode notes Today we look at the third group of slightly irregular verbs. For example: žiť (to live), piť (to drink), šiť (to saw), priať (si) (to wish for), smiať sa (laugh), and so on. Then you w...

Today's episode is about the conjugation of the second group of the Slovak verbs that are slightly irregular in the present tense. You will also learn how to ask “Did they invite you to a party?” in Slovak. Episode notes In the Season 5 you learned how to conjugate the Slovak verbs that are slightly irregular in the present tense. In the last episode, we looked at the first group, the verbs w...

Today's episode is about the conjugation of the some irregular Slovak verbs in the past tense. Then you will practice them in short sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Did you travel abroad?” in Slovak. Episode notes Today, we are going to look at the first group of slightly irregular verbs, that is: the verbs with ending -ovať in the infinitive, and conjugate some of them in the past...

Today's episode is about summer vacation at grandma's. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn Locative case of Slovak neuter nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “Summer vacation“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences with neuter nouns in the Locative case for your practice. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about summer vacat...

Today's episode is about the Rusyns in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the Locative case of Slovak feminine and neuter nouns in plural. You will also learn how to ask “Do they serve food in cafes? “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences for your practice. Episode notes Today, I continue talking about the Rusyns in Slovakia. In the Slovak less...

Today, I’m talking about the Rusyns and Rusyns’ Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn and practice the locative case of Slovak masculine nouns in plural. You will also learn how to ask “Who are the Rusyns? “ in Slovak. Episode notes Today, I’m talking about the Rusyns and Rusyns’ Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn and practice the locative case of Slovak masculin...

Today's episode is about Bratislava Forest Park in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn Locative case of Slovak neuter nouns in singular. You will also learn how to ask “Have you been to Slovakia?“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Bratislava Forest Park in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn Locative case of Slovak neuter nouns in singul...

Today's episode is about an old tradition called “Opening of the springs” in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn Locative case of Slovak feminine nouns in singular. You will also learn how to say “I don’t know anything“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short story about the opening of the springs. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about an old...

Today's episode is about name Julia in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn Locative case of Slovak animate (living) masculine nouns in singular. You will also learn how to ask “Do you like talking?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a Slovak song about Julia. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about name Julia in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you...

Today's episode is about St. Sophia and Žofia’s Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn Locative case of Slovak inanimate masculine nouns in singular. You will also learn how to ask “Will you help me? “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two students. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about St. Sophia and Žofia’s Day in...

Today's episode is about Slovakia in the European Union. In the Slovak lesson, you'll learn 10 more Slovak idioms. You will also learn how to say “Friend in need is a friend indeed” in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short dialogue between two friends talking about the EU. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Slovakia in the European Union. In the Slovak less...

Today's episode is about traditions and customs on the first of May in Slovakia. The Slovak lesson is explaining the difference between two Slovak verbs POZNAŤ and VEDIEŤ. You will also learn how to say “I don‘t know what it means“ and „I don’t know anyone here“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about May traditions in Slovakia. Episode notes Today I’m talking...

Today's episode is about the Vihorlat Primeval Forest in Eastern Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson you will learn 10 Slovak idioms. You will also learn how to say “I’m very hungry “in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short story about the enchanting old forest Vihorlat. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the Vihorlat Primeval Forest in Eastern Slovakia. In the Slova...

Today’s episode is about protected primeval forests in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words related to forests. You will also learn how to say “I can’t wait!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my dialogue about primeval forests. Episode notes In today’s episode, I’m talking about protected primeval forests in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn new wor...

Today's episode is about the astronaut Gene Cernan. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about space and flying. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the astronaut Gene Cernan. In the Slovak lesson, you are...

Today's episode is about April, the International Month of Forests in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words related to today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “We could be superheroes! “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about forests and their trees. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about April, the International M...

Today's episode is about the traditional Easter dishes in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn new words related to today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Wishing you joyful Easter” and “Bon apetite “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my recipe for Slovak Easter bread Paska. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the traditional Eas...

Today's episode is about the Morena spring tradition in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson we will learn and practice some new words from my Spring vocabulary. Then you will practice them in short sentences.  You will also learn how to ask “What do you like the most? “ in Slovak. Episode notes Today, I’m talking about the Morena spring tradition in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson we will learn and...

Today's episode is about the town Vysoke Tatry in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my winter vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Have a nice adventure!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about winter fun possibilities in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the town Vysoke Tatry in Slovakia...

In today's episode, I’m talking about the ski training for children in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn more words from my winter vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Extra practice never hurts. “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a dialogue “Learning to ski” in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the ski training for...

Today's episode is about safe skiing and “White Code” for skiing in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from the authentic Slovak material about safe skiing. You will also learn how to say “Be considerate” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the "13 rules of the White code” in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about s...

Today's episode is about the history of International Tourist Guides’ Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about gradeability of Slovak diminutives . You will also learn new words related to today’s topic and how to say “The guide must be nice “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you will hear a part of an authentic article from the tourist guidelines Episode notes...