Learn Slovak and More Podcast

Today I’m talking about two historical monuments that are near the center of Žilina. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some nouns and adjectives around art. Next you learn how to ask “What is art?” in Slovak. Finally, I answer that question and give you some advice how to talk about art.  Episode notes Today I’m talking about two historical monuments that are near the center of Žilina....

Today's episode is about the oldest church in Žilina’s historical center and Žilina Castle. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn new verbs in the present tense and practice them in a conversation. You will also learn how to say “ Be well!” in Slovak. Episode notes Today I’m going to take you back to Žilina’s historical center. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn new verbs in th...

Today episode is about the history of the town Žilina. In our Slovak lesson we are going to go back to the present tense and learn new verbs from our conversation. You are also going to learn how to say “Where would you like to go?” in Slovak.  Episode notes Today I’m talking about one of my favorite towns - Žilina. In our Slovak lesson we are going to go back to the present tense and learn new ve...

Today's episode is about one of the summer sports - golf. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words around golf and practice them together with the past tense in a short dialogue. You will also learn some golf rules, plus how to say “ I was not sure.” in Slovak. Episode notes Today I’m talking about one of the summer sports - golf. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some...

Today I'm talking about "5 facts about Slovakia that you may not know". In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn more words from my "Summer vocabulary" and practice it together with the past tense in a short dialogue. You will also learn how to say “ We went…” in Slovak, for example: “We went to the lake”. Episode description Today I'm talking about "5 facts a...

Today I’m going to give you 10 tips about how to learn the Slovak language. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words from my Summer vocabulary and practice them together with the past tense in a short dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “What happened?” in Slovak. Episode notes Today I’m going to give you 10 tips about how to learn the Slovak language. In the Slovak lesson, you’...

In the last episode, we practiced some irregular Slovak verbs with the -ieť ending in the past tense. Today we’re going to look at the Slovak reflexive verbs in the past tense and continue to practice them in a short conversation. Episode notes In the last episode, we practiced some Slovak verbs with the -ieť ending in the past tense. Today we’re going to look at the Slovak reflexive verbs ( umýva...

Today's lesson is about some irregular verbs, particularly the verbs with the -ieť ending. You are going to learn how to conjugate them and practice it in a short conversation. Episode notes In the last episode, we practiced some irregular Slovak verbs in the past tense. Today we’re going to look at more irregular verbs, particularly the verbs with the -ieť ending and practice them in a short...

Today we’re going to practice some irregular Slovak verbs in the past tense. We are going to review the irregular verb byť - to be and learn how to make a negation from it. Episode notes In the last episode, I gave you a simple explanation of how to make the past tense of Slovak verbs. Today we’re going to practice some irregular Slovak verbs in the past tense. We already had one irregular verb an...

Today's lesson is about past tense of some Slovak verbs.  You will review the irregular Slovak verb  byť (to be)   in the past tense and learn how to make a negation from it. Episode notes Today I will give you a simple explanation of how to make the past tense of Slovak verbs. Then you’re going to practice some irregular Slovak verbs in the past tense. We already had one irregular verb and t...

Today's episode is about the Old Town and the Main Square in Bratislava. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn plural of the verb byť - to be in the past tense and practice it in a short dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “Where is the Main Square?” in Slovak, and give a possible answer to it. Episode notes In the previous episode I talked about the coronation events in Bratislava...

Today's episode talks about  Bratislava’s coronation times. In the Slovak lesson you’re going to learn more about the past tense of the verb byť - to be (feminine gender). You will learn how to ask “Where were you?” in Slovak, and give a possible answer to it. At the end of this episode, you can find a short story about the coronation days in Slovak. In the last two episode I talked about the...

Today's episode is about Bratislava castle. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn more about the past tense of the Slovak verb byť - to be and learn more inanimate nouns (not people) from my medieval list. Lastly, you are going to practice Slovak in two short stories. Episode notes In the last episode I told you about the history of Bratislava. Today I want to talk about Bratislava cast...

Today's episode is about the history of Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to start to learn the past tense of Slovak verbs and then learn some words related to the medieval period. At the end of this episode is the second legend about the king Matej Corvin. Episode notes In the last episode I told you about the International Children’s Day. Today I want t...

Today's episode is about International Children’s Day. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn how to say the names of some popular toys in Slovakia. You will also learn how to ask “Do you want a toy?” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a dialogue between mom and son in a toy store. Episode notes Today I want to talk about International Children’s Day. In the Slovak lesso...

Today's episode is about St. Urban’s Day. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn some words around wine and wine drinking. You will also learn how to say “Cheers!” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find an excerpt from Slovak newspapers about Slovak wines. It is in Slovak, and it is for advanced learners. Episode notes In the last episode I talked about some customs and trad...

Today's episode is about some spring customs and traditions connected to work in fields. In the Slovak lesson, we’re going to learn fruit vocabulary. You will learn how to ask “Do you have bananas?” in Slovak, and give a possible answer to it. At the end of this episode, you can find a dialogue for beginners. Episode notes In the last episode I talked about the three cold spirits. Today I wan...

Today I talk about three saints; Pankrac, Servac and Bonifac that are celebrated on May 12th, 13th, 14th. In the Slovak lesson, we’re going to learn some vegetables vocabulary. You will learn how to ask “Do you want tomatoes?” in Slovak, and give a possible answer to it. At the end of this episode, you can find a story about my grandma’s vegetable garden early in spring. Episode notes In episode 1...

Today's episode is about Mother’s Day; its short history in the USA and Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn plural of inanimate (not living) nouns. I will also teach you how to say “Happy Mother’s Day!” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my story called “The best mom in the world.” Episode notes In the last episode I talked about the customs and traditions on May F...

Today's episode is  about some spring customs and traditions that were celebrated in the beginning of May. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some ordinal numbers and practice using them in short sentences.  I will also teach you how to say “First of May” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my version of one of the brothers Grimm’s fairy tales about a hare and hedgeh...

Today's episode is about the spring customs and traditions that were celebrated after Easter in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, we’re going to use the accusative case to talk about nature in Spring. And just for fun, I will teach you how to say “Welcome, Spring!” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my version of the legend about St. George. Episode notes In the last episode I...

Today's episode is about Easter in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, we’re going to use the accusative case to talk about traditional Easter food. You will also learn how to say “Happy Easter” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a simple recipe for one of the Slovak Easter foods “Hrudka”. Episode notes Today I talk about Slovak customs and traditions on Easter. In the Slovak les...

Today's episode is about one of the Slovak volcanoes, Vihorlat. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to practice the accusative case in some of the emergency situations. You will also learn how to say “Help, please” in Slovak. For intermediate and advanced learners, I have my version of one of the Slovak fairy tales.   Episode notes In the last episode I told you about the Slovak volcanoes. To...

In the last two episodes I told you about some of the caves in Slovakia. Today I’m going to talk about Slovak volcanoes. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say “I am looking for …” in Slovak. Then we’re going to practice more sentences with accusative case in a short conversation that takes place in a hotel. For more advanced learners I have a short Legend of Jánošík. Episode notes In the...

Today I’m going to talk more about the Slovak caves and their exceptional beauty. In the Slovak lesson, we’re going to practice more sentences with accusative case, this time we learn some words that could be helpful to you during your stay in a hotel. You will also learn how to say “I need” something in Slovak. For more advanced learners I have my version of one of the Slovak fairy tales. Episode...