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Learn Slovak and More Podcast

Learn Slovak and More Podcast

Bozena Hilko 258 Episodes Oct 14, 2026

This show is about learning Slovak Language, Slovak culture, traditions and everything in between.

Episodes

How to say “Taste it but be careful”; True impact of socialist-era military service on men; Book ‘Tank battalion’ by Jozef Škvorecký; S11E11
How to say “Taste it but be careful”; True impact of socialist-era military service on men; Book ‘Tank battalion’ by Jozef Škvorecký; S11E11 Oct 14, 2026 1475 Today's episode is about the true impact of socialist-era military service on men in Czechoslovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the difference between Slovak verbs 'ochutnať' and 'ochutnávať'. You’ll also learn how to say “Taste it but be careful.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about the novel Tankový prapor (The Tank Battalio
S11E10 How to say “Shut up and work! “; What does “Drž hubu a makaj!“ mean in Slovak; Military Service in socialist Slovakia; S11E10
S11E10 How to say “Shut up and work! “; What does “Drž hubu a makaj!“ mean in Slovak; Military Service in socialist Slovakia; S11E10 Oct 7, 2026 1861 Today's episode is about the military service in socialist Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say “Shut up and work!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a traditional folk song about going in the army. Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about the military service in socialist Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say “Shut up
How to say “I'll try something new” in Slovak; What does “To je pecka!” mean in Slovak; World Vegetarian Day in Slovakia; S11E9
How to say “I'll try something new” in Slovak; What does “To je pecka!” mean in Slovak; World Vegetarian Day in Slovakia; S11E9 Sep 30, 2026 1627 Today's episode is about World Vegetarian Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the difference between two Slovak verbs "vyskúšam" and "skúsim". You will also learn how to ask “I'll try something new. “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two friends talking about vegetarian day.Episode notesIn today&apos
How to ask “Can I try on this coat?“; How to ask “What should I see?”; Medieval Harvest Festival in Bratislava, Slovakia; Historic essentials of Bratislava's Old Town; S11E8
How to ask “Can I try on this coat?“; How to ask “What should I see?”; Medieval Harvest Festival in Bratislava, Slovakia; Historic essentials of Bratislava's Old Town; S11E8 Sep 23, 2026 1620 Today's episode is about medieval harvest festival in Bratislava castle. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the difference between two Slovak verbs "ochutnať" and "vyskúšať". You will also learn how to ask “Can I try on this coat?“ and “What should I see?” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my itinerary for two days in Bratislava during the harvest
How to ask “Can I taste some wines?” in Slovak; Grape Harvest Festivals in Slovakia; Malocarpathian Wine Route; S11E7
How to ask “Can I taste some wines?” in Slovak; Grape Harvest Festivals in Slovakia; Malocarpathian Wine Route; S11E7 Sep 16, 2026 1599 Today, I’m talking about grape harvest festivals near Bratislava and the Malocarpathian wine route in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my article. You will also learn how to ask “Can I taste some wines?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short article about the wine route in western Slovakia.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking a
How to say “Come out “ in Slovak; How to say “I’m coming “ in Slovak; After-School Activity in Socialist Czechoslovakia; Sentence Connectors to Sound Smarter in Slovak Language; S11E6
How to say “Come out “ in Slovak; How to say “I’m coming “ in Slovak; After-School Activity in Socialist Czechoslovakia; Sentence Connectors to Sound Smarter in Slovak Language; S11E6 Sep 9, 2026 1461 Today's episode is about after school activities in socialist Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few sentence connectors so you can sound more sophisticated speaking in Slovak. You will also learn how to say “Come out!” and “I'm coming.” in Slovak.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about after school activities in socialist Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you
How to ask “How was it? “ in Slovak; Schools in Slovakia during socialism; Dialogue; S11E5
How to ask “How was it? “ in Slovak; Schools in Slovakia during socialism; Dialogue; S11E5 Sep 2, 2026 1766 Today's episode is about schools in Slovakia (Czechoslovakia) during socialism. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few words from my short dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “How was it?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about going to school during socialism. Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about schools in Slovakia during soci
How to say “Be grateful “ in Slovak; Battle at Mohács in 1526 and its Significance; Legend about a Miracle in Vysoka; S11E4
How to say “Be grateful “ in Slovak; Battle at Mohács in 1526 and its Significance; Legend about a Miracle in Vysoka; S11E4 Aug 26, 2026 1541 Today's episode is about the Battle of Mohács and its significance. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from a legend. You will also learn how to say “Be grateful“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my version of the legend of Vysoka.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about the Battle of Mohács and its significance. In the Slovak lesson, you wi
How to ask “Would you be able to help me?“ in Slovak; Who was Jozef Murgaš; Slovak conjunction “či”; S11E3
How to ask “Would you be able to help me?“ in Slovak; Who was Jozef Murgaš; Slovak conjunction “či”; S11E3 Aug 19, 2026 1435 Today's episode is about the Slovak inventor Jozef Murgaš. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about the Slovak conjunction či. You will also learn how to ask “Would you be able to help me?" in Slovak.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about the Slovak inventor Jozef Murgaš. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about the Slovak conjunction či. You will als
How to say “I am glad that …“ in Slovak; How to say “I am glad that you came“ in Slovak; Slovak Radio Building in Slovakia; What is the Upside-Down Pyramid of Bratislava; Slovak conjunction “že”; Dialogue; S11E2
How to say “I am glad that …“ in Slovak; How to say “I am glad that you came“ in Slovak; Slovak Radio Building in Slovakia; What is the Upside-Down Pyramid of Bratislava; Slovak conjunction “že”; Dialogue; S11E2 Aug 12, 2026 1347 Today's episode is about the Slovak radio building in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say “I am glad that...” and “I am glad that you came”. in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue in Slovak.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about the Slovak radio building in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say “I am gla
How to say “I think it's a good idea.“ in Slovak; First Radio Broadcast in Slovakia; Slovak conjunction “že”; Slovak Proverb "Lepšie raz vidieť, ako stokrát počuť."; Dialogue; S11E1
How to say “I think it's a good idea.“ in Slovak; First Radio Broadcast in Slovakia; Slovak conjunction “že”; Slovak Proverb "Lepšie raz vidieť, ako stokrát počuť."; Dialogue; S11E1 Aug 5, 2026 1419 Today's episode is about the first radio broadcast in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about the Slovak conjunction "že" (meaning "that"). You will also learn how to say “I think it's a good idea." in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue in Slovak.Episode notesIn today's episode, I’m talking about the first
How to say “Like father, like son“ in Slovak; Correlative Conjunctions, S10E26; Bonus 5
How to say “Like father, like son“ in Slovak; Correlative Conjunctions, S10E26; Bonus 5 Jul 29, 2026 786 Today's episode is about some Slovak correlative conjunctions. You will also learn how to say “Like father, like son" in Slovak.Episode notesIn today's episode, you are going to learn more about some Slovak correlative conjunctions. You will also learn how to say “Like father, like son" in Slovak.Slovak lessonCommon correlative pairs in Slovak include:1.    buď… alebo (either…

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