Learn Slovak and More Podcast

Today's episode is about March - the month of books in Slovakia and a quick recap about perfective and imperfective verbs. In the Slovak lesson you will practice using both forms in short sentences. You will also learn how to say “I will write to you” and “I like to read” in Slovak. At the end of the episode, you will find a short story about Matej Hrebenda in Slovak. Episode notes Today, I’m...

Today, I’m talking about the benefits of learning a foreign language in English and Slovak. In the Slovak lesson we’ll continue learning and practicing the perfective form of some Slovak verbs in future tense. You will also learn how to say “I have no time today” and “I will solve it tomorrow” in Slovak. Episode notes Today, I’m talking about the benefits of learning a foreign language in English...

Today, I'm discussing my podcast and answering some questions from my listeners. In the Slovak lesson you will learn and practice negation of the Slovak verb “ísť” (to go). You will also learn how to ask “Will you be home?” in Slovak and answer it with the Slovak folk song “V pondelok doma nebudem”, meaning “I will not be home on Monday”, as well as an invitation to a unique Slovak folk event...

Today's main topic is about the 30th anniversary of the creation of the Slovak Republic. In the Slovak lesson you will learn about the Slovak irregular verb "to go" in future tense. You will also learn how to say “I will go” in Slovak and practice it in some sentences.  At the end of the episode, you will find suggested steps for learning Slovak using my podcast. Episode notes Today...

Today's episode is about the Perfective form of the Slovak future tense and you will learn how to say “I will tell you” in Slovak. At the end of the episode, you will practice some sentences in the perfective form of future tense. Episode notes This is Bonus episode 4 . It is the last bonus episode of this season. In the last episode I talked about the Perfective form of the Slovak future ten...

Today's episode is about the Perfective form of Future Tense. You will also learn how to say “I will cook dinner” in Slovak. At the end of the episode, you will practice some sentences in the perfective form of future tense. Episode notes This is Bonus episode 3. In the last three episodes, we’ve learned and practiced the Imperfective form of the Slovak future tense. Today we are going to lea...

Today, in the Slovak lesson you will review more verbs and practice the Slovak future tense. You will also learn how to say “He / She will be polite”and “He said / She said” in Slovak . At the end of my episode, you will find some sentences in future tense. Episode notes Today, in the Slovak lesson you will review more verbs and practice the Slovak future tense. You will also learn how to say “He...

Today in the Slovak lesson you will review some verbs and learn more about the Slovak future tense ( budúci čas ). You will also learn how to say “We will study hard” in Slovak. At the end of my episode, you will practice some sentences in future tense. This is Bonus episode 1 of the third season. Episode notes In the last episode, I told you about the Epiphany and the customs and traditions on th...

Today's episode is about the Three Kings Holiday in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson you will review some Slovak verbs and learn about the Slovak future tense. You will also learn how to say “New Year’s resolution” in Slovak.  At the end of my episode, you will find some examples of “New Year’s resolution”. Episode notes In the last episode, I told you about New Year’s Eve in Slovakia. Today I...

Today's episode is about New Year’s Eve in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson you will review some words and sentences for the winter season. You will also learn how to say “I wish you joyful New Year’s Eve” in Slovak. At the end of my episode, you will find a short dialogue in Slovak. Episode notes In the last episode, I told you about Christmas in Slovakia. Today I am going to tell you about Ne...

Today's episode is about the customs and traditions on Christmas. In the Slovak lesson you will review some words and sentences for the Christmas season. You will also learn how to say “I wish you Merry Christmas” in Slovak. At the end of my episode, you will find the words for a Slovak song “Každý deň budú vraj Vianoce” (“It is said that every day will be Christmas”) Episode notes Today I am...

Today’s episode is about Slovak Christmas markets in Košice and Michalovce. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to review words about Slovak Christmas markets. You will also learn how to say “I'm craving“ something and “Let’s go to the Christmas market“ in Slovak. At the end, beginners can find a short dialogue about going to a Christmas market. Episode notes Today I'm talking about Slova...

Today's episode is about Christmas markets in Europe and Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn vocabulary of items that you can buy at a Christmas market. You will also learn how to say “Christmas markets“ in Slovak. At the end you can find information about the history of Christmas markets in Slovak. It is for intermediate and advanced students. Episode notes Today’s episode...

Today’s episode is about customs and traditions on St. Barbara's Day. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to expand your vocabulary with a few new words. You will also learn how to say “I was born" in Slovak. At the end you can find my Slovak legend about St. Barbara. Episode notes Today’s episode is about customs and traditions on St. Barbara's Day. In the Slovak lesson, you’re goin...

Today’s episode is about Ľudovít Winter who made Piešťany world known. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to expand your vocabulary with a few new words. You will also learn how to say “ That is very nice “ and „ That is very nice of you “ in Slovak. At the end you can find my Slovak story about Ľudovít Winter. Episode notes Today’s episode is about Ľudovít Winter who made Piešťany world known. In...

Today’s episode is about notable historical landmarks in Piešťany. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn more words from my “Attractions vocabulary” and practice them in short sentences. You will also learn how to ask “ What is popular today? “in Slovak. Episode notes This episode is the third episode about Piešťany. This time I am answering questions about historical landmarks in Piešťany a...

Today’s episode is the second part about Piešťany spa in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words from my “Attractions vocabulary” and practice them in short sentences. You will also learn how to ask “ Where is it located? in Slovak. At the end you can find a legend about Piešťany Spa. Episode notes In this episode I continue to talk about Piešťany spa in Slovakia. In the S...

Today’s episode is about the city Piešťany in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words about the history of Piešťany and practice them in short sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Do you know spa Piešťany?“ in Slovak. At the end you can find some information about town of Piešťany. Episode notes Today’s episode is about the city Piešťany in Slovakia. In the Slovak le...

Today’s episode is about Halloween in Slovakia and the Bloody countess of Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words from my Halloween vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “Do you like Halloween?“ in Slovak. At the end you can find a legend of a Slovak vampire, Elizabeth Bathory. Episode notes Today’s episode is about Halloween in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you’re...

Today’s episode is about municipal and regional elections in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words around elections. You will also learn how to ask “Can I vote in Slovakia?“ in Slovak. Finally, I have some information how to vote in the Slovak elections. Episode notes Today’s episode is about municipal and regional elections in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to le...

Today I’m talking about hiking the peak Rysy in High Tatras, Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words from my “nature vocabulary” and practice them in short sentences. You will also learn how to say “The highest mountains in Slovakia” in Slovak. Episode notes Today I’m talking about one of the popular hikes in the High Tatras, hiking the peak Rysy. In the Slovak lesson, you...

Today's episode is about Slovak High Tatras. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words from my “fall vocabulary” and practice them in short sentences. You will also learn how to say “I love mountains!” in Slovak. At the end you can hear a short version of my legend about Kriváň. Episode notes Today I’m talking about the tallest range in the Carpathian Mountains, the High Tatras....

Today I’m talking about hiking in Mala Fatra in the region of Žilina . Next I take you to the village of a Slovak hero Jánošík, Terchova and give you some tips for hiking. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words around hiking and practice them in short sentences. You will also learn how to say “I wish you a nice hike!” in Slovak. Episode notes Today I’m talking about my favorite out...

Today's episode is about  biking around the Žilina Waterworks. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words about biking and renting a bike and practice them in short sentences. You will also learn how to ask “ Can I borrow …” in Slovak. At the end you can find instructions on how to properly rent a bike from BikeKIA sharebikes. Episode notes Today I’m talking about one of my favori...

Today's episode is about the controversial construction of the shopping center Mirage right on the edge of the Žilina’s protected historical monuments. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words for shopping and practice them a little bit in a short conversation. You will also learn how to say “ I can’t decide” in Slovak. Lastly, you will practice more pronunciation of an authent...