Best How To Say ... In Slovak Podcasts (2025)

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How to say “I’m trying to save a little” in Slovak; 10 Tips for Effective Savings in the Kitchen; S9E14 23:08

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28d ago23:08

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Today's episode is about effective savings in the kitchen. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “I'm trying to save a little.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about how to effectively save some money in the…

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What would anti-corruption fighter Olena Tregub say to President Zelenskyy? 25:21

2d ago25:21

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"Fighting corruption has strategic importance for Ukraine’s national security. I believe this because when it comes to corruption in areas critical to national defense and security, we very often see that this corruption is not random, that people are not just there to steal some money. They do it because it serves Russian interests," explains Olen…

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How to ask “Are you going to the Christmas market?” in Slovak; From St. Catherine to Christmas Markets; Traditional and Modern Customs in Slovakia; S9E17 23:40

6d ago23:40

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Today's episode is about Slovaks transition from the end of November to the Christmas celebration. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “Are you going to the Christmas market? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m…

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Why did the US peace plan for Ukraine look like a Russian influence operation? 20:55

7d ago20:55

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Alex Finley, a former officer in the CIA’s Directorate of Operations and author of the Victor Caro intelligence novels, unpacks a story that sounds like one of her satirical books – but may be anything but fictional. She reacts to allegations that a recent US peace plan for Ukraine was, at least in part, drafted in Moscow before being translated in…

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Toward far-right policies? What to expect from the European Parliament 24:27

13d ago24:27

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Does the European Parliament have a new majority? Is the EPP normalizing the far-right? And why does EPP chair Manfred Weber vote with the Patriots when he and the President of the Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, are essentially portrayed as political anti-Christs in Viktor Orbán’s Hungary? Eric Maurice, a Policy Analyst at the European Policy Ce…

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How to ask “What do Slovaks eat?” in Slovak; What Slovaks Eat Every Day; S9E16 23:47

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Today's episode is about what Slovaks eat every day. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “What do Slovaks eat?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short article about what Slovaks eat every day. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about what Slovaks eat …

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How to ask “What are the typical expenses?” in Slovak; Living Costs in Slovakia; A Friendly Look at Everyday Costs in Slovakia; S9E15 22:57

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Today's episode is about living costs in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to ask “What are the typical expenses? “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my overview of typical expenses for residents in Slovakia. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking abou…

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Is Russia the most malign actor in the global information sphere? 26:45

21d ago26:45

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How has the nature of threats changed over the past decades? With a 36-year career in Canada’s foreign service and security community, Jennifer Irish can tell. We met at the Stratcom Under Pressure conference in Bratislava, organized by the Hoaxy a podvody (Hoaxes and Scams) project. Ms. Irish is the Founding Director of the Information Integrity L…

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If Trump starts testing nuclear weapons, who will be the biggest winner? 32:46

27d ago32:46

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US President Donald Trump wrote on his Truth Social account that, because of other countries' testing programs, he has instructed the Department of War to begin testing nuclear weapons on an equal basis – a process he says will start immediately. What does this mean? How risky is it? Will Trump really resume nuclear testing? And if he does, who wil…

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How to say “We are lost” in Slovak; Spooky Halloween activities in Slovakia; S9E13 27:16

1M ago27:16

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Today's episode is about how Slovaks celebrate the spirit of Halloween. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “We are lost“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my Halloween dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about how Slovaks celebrate the spirit of…

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Why authoritarians are no longer on the defensive – and how they are reshaping world politics 30:55

1M ago30:55

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If authoritarians seek to dictate the global agenda while liberal democracies at least partly resist, could this lead to conflicts or even wars? This was one of my questions for Alexander Cooley, Professor of Political Science at Barnard College, Columbia University, and Alexander Dukalskis, Associate Professor in the School of Politics and Interna…

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How to ask “Do you speak standard Slovak?” in Slovak; Ľudovít Štúr: The Voice of Slovakia; S9E12 23:35

1M ago23:35

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Today's episode is about one of Slovakia’s greatest legends - Ľudovít Štúr. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my short article. You will also learn how to ask “Do you speak standard Slovak?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences about Ľudovít Štúr and one of his quotes. Episode notes In to…

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Do the ICC warrants for Putin and Netanyahu still matter? 25:35

1M ago25:35

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Some people welcome the International Criminal Court’s arrest warrant for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin, yet criticize the same procedure when applied to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. What does Hugo Slim – Director of the Las Casas Institute for Social Justice and Senior Research Fellow at Oxford University, who studies ethics, war, …

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How to ask “Can you give me some advice” in Slovak; Going to a Fitness Center in Slovakia; Dialogue; S9E11 24:02

2M ago24:02

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Today's episode is about going to a fitness center in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from my fitness vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “Can you give me some advice?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short dialogue about going to a fitness center in Slovakia for the first time. Episode notes I…

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Can anyone govern France or will the political instability continue? 26:37

2M ago26:37

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When President Emmanuel Macron dissolved parliament in June 2024, he gambled that new elections might restore his control or expose the far right as unfit to govern. Instead, France has been stuck in a political stalemate – no clear majority, a restless opposition, and a public growing weary of the political chaos. To help us make sense of it all, …

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How to say “Hey, let’s talk!“ in Slovak; St. Francis of Assisi; Was St. Francis a Vegetarian?; S9E10 23:31

2M ago23:31

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Today's episode is about St. Francis of Assisi. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Hey, let’s talk!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about St. Francis in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about St. Francis of Assisi. In the S…

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Tomahawks for Ukraine? Trump wants to hand over the war to the Europeans 23:20

2M ago23:20

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Does American President Donald Trump really see the Russian war against Ukraine at least partly differently compared to, for example, six months ago, when he was still regularly berating Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy? This was my question for a military analyst, Franz-Stefan Gady. His response? "I think the major mistake that we are makin…

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How to ask “Do you like pets?” in Slovak; World Animal Day in Slovakia; 10 Interesting Facts about Animals; S9E9 23:17

2M ago23:17

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Today's episode is about World Animal Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from todays topic. You will also learn how to ask “Do you like pets?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find 10 interesting facts about animals. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about World Animal Day in Slovakia. In…

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Who is Andrej Babiš? He wants to run the state like a business, but he won't visit Putin after the elections 28:21

2M ago28:21

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Who is Andrej Babiš? Who is the real Babiš? The best kind of handle we can get on this is what he said early on about how he wants to run the country like a firm. Clearly, he wants centralized power. He doesn’t like checks and balances. That’s how Seán Hanley, Associate Professor in Comparative Central and East European Politics at University Colle…

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How to ask “Do you like wine?” in Slovak; Grape Harvest (Vinobranie) in Slovakia; S9E8 22:59

2M ago22:59

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Today's episode is about the traditions of a grape harvest and wine celebration in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my “vinobranie” vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “Do you like wine?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a few short sentences about the grape harvest in Slovakia. Episode n…

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Moldova's elections: What will happen if pro-Russian forces win? 24:15

2M ago24:15

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Is it accurate to describe the upcoming elections in Moldova, scheduled for September 28, as a duel between the pro-EU and pro-Russian camps? Has Russia been at least partly successful in influencing a significant number of Moldovan voters? And what might happen if pro-Russian forces win? I discuss these questions, and more, with Denis Cenusa, an A…

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Are Russia, China and Trump's America global disruptors and what can the EU do about it? 25:07

3M ago25:07

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Are Russia, China, and Donald Trump's America global disruptors, and what can the EU do about it? And how to live in a world full of anxiety where drones fly over our heads, we feel economic pressure, and the wars are nearby. Join me as I speak with Paweł Świeboda, Senior Visiting Fellow and Co-Director of the Brussels Economic Security Forum at th…

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How to say “I won’t talk to you about it!” in Slovak; Autumn in Slovakia; Slovak Personal Pronouns in Instrumental; Autumn Traditions of our ancestors; S9E7 24:55

3M ago24:55

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Today's episode is about autumn traditions of our ancestors. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about instrumental case of the Slovak personal pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I won’t talk to you about it!” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my summary of autumn traditions of our ancestors. Episode notes In today's episo…

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About MAGA propaganda and Superman: Does Trump weaken America’s position on the global stage? 25:32

3M ago25:32

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What does MAGA propaganda represent in American politics? And what does Superman represent? To unpack these political symbols, I speak with Nicholas Cull, Professor of Communication at the University of Southern California, a pioneer scholar and educator in the field of public diplomacy and a historian of the role of mass communication in foreign p…

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How to say “Respect Traditions” in Slovak; Beyond Banská Bystrica; Exploring Nature, Tradition, and Hidden Gems; S9E6 23:23

3M ago23:23

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Today's episode is about some interesting places around Banska Bystrica. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from my travel vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Respect traditions“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my day trips itinerary and tips for travelers to Banska Bystrica. Episode notes In today's episode…

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How likely is direct US military action against Venezuela? 24:36

3M ago24:36

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Washington has sent warships, submarines, and thousands of Marines into the Caribbean, raising questions about America’s intentions toward Venezuela. The Trump administration says it is targeting narco-terrorists linked to Nicolás Maduro’s regime – but how accurate is that picture, and what does it mean for regional stability and security? There wa…

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How to say “I don’t care” in Slovak; Banská Bystrica Must-See Spots; Tips and Notes to Walking Tour in Banska Bystrica; S9E5 26:26

3M ago26:26

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Today's episode is about the must-see places in Banska Bystrica. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the dative case of the Slovak personal pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I don’t care “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode are my tips and notes to my walking tour in Banska Bystrica. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking a…

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Hope, fairness, leadership, and coercion: How to turn climate concerns into policy support 23:21

3M ago23:21

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In this episode of my podcast, The Global Agora, Niklas Harring, Associate Professor at the Department of Political Science at the University of Gothenburg, discusses the complex relationship between public concern over climate change and actual support for climate policies. While surveys consistently show that Europeans overwhelmingly view climate…

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How to ask “Who are you waiting for?“ in Slovak; The History of Banska Bystrica; Accusative case of Slovak personal pronouns; S9E4 25:54

3M ago25:54

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Today's episode is about the history of Banská Bystrica in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the accusative case of Slovak personal pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “Who are you waiting for?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short overview of the history of Banská Bystrica in Slovak. Episode notes In today's ep…

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How to ask “How do I learn about this?“ in Slovak; Červený Kameň Castle; Festival Letobranie; S9E3 28:16

4M ago28:16

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Today's episode is about Červený Kameň castle in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few words from my festival vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “How do I learn about this? “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is the information about the festival LETOBranie in Červený Kameň castle. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m ta…

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Security guarantees and territorial negotiations: Ukraine’s path toward peace? 25:27

4M ago25:27

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A very different kind of meeting took place between Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office. It was a stark contrast to their previous encounter at the end of February, which many described as an ambush. What has changed in the past six months on both the Ukrainian and American sides? And what do thes…

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How to say “Be polite” in Slovak ; A Survival Guide to Slovak Work Etiquette; Dialogue; S9E2 23:18

4M ago23:18

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Today's episode is about work etiquette in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to ask “Be polite“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two colleagues who just started to work at a Slovak company. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about work etiquette in Slovakia. In the Slovak less…

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Can Europe face a fentanyl epidemic similar to the US? 31:54

4M ago31:54

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Vanda Felbab-Brown is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution, and we discuss how the fentanyl crisis has become the most lethal drug epidemic in United States history. She examines the factors contributing to it, including the high potency of synthetic opioids and the role of criminal organizations in their distribution. Vanda also offers her…

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How to say “Thank you for the meal”; A Guide to Navigating Slovak Social Life; Dos and don'ts when dining in Slovakia; S9E1 24:14

4M ago24:14

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Today's episode is about social etiquette in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Thank you for the meal“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find some dos and don'ts when dining in Slovakia. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about social etiquette …

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When Trump says jump, every Republican asks: How high? But is he weaker than he appears? 26:43

4M ago26:43

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When President Donald Trump says jump, every Republican asks: How high? But is he weaker than he appears? Trump plays the hegemon, and many are afraid of him, from his party to the media, law firms, and universities. But at one moment, he will be a lame duck, and he is old. I discussed the current state of the GOP and the Democratic Party with Stev…

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How to say “I don't know who did it.”; Relative Pronouns; Bonus 4; S8E26 9:15

4M ago9:15

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Today’s episode is about the Slovak Relative Pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I don't know who did it” in Slovak. Episode notes Today I'm talking about the Slovak Relative Pronouns. You will also learn how to say “I don't know who did it” in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1. Neviem, kto chýba. (I don't know who's missing.) 2. Elena vždy vie, čo chc…

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Russia and China versus the West: Is a war on two fronts a realistic scenario? General (Ret.) Mick Ryan explains 20:13

4M ago20:13

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Is there a real risk of coordinated aggression by China and Russia that could lead to simultaneous attacks on Taiwan and NATO countries? Both the Supreme Allied Commander Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have mentioned this scenario. So, should we be seriously worried about something that could resemble a glo…

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Will Trump try to arrest Obama? And how would America react? 30:29

4M ago30:29

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Is everything a distraction from the Epstein files? But when Donald Trump accuses Barack Obama of treason, what's next? Can the current US President try to arrest and prosecute his predecessor? And how would America and its institutions react to it? "At this point, we can't rule anything out," Professor of Public Policy at the University of Michiga…

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How to ask “How much does it cost?” in Slovak; Interrogative Pronouns; Bonus 3; S8E25 10:30

4M ago10:30

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Today’s episode is about the Slovak Interrogative Pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “How much does it cost?“ in Slovak. Episode notes Today I'm talking about the Slovak Interrogative Pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “How much does it cost?“ in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1. Kto je ten chlap? (Who is that guy?) 2. Čo máš v taške? (What do y…

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Russia wants to shut them down. The Barents Observer journalists fight back 21:16

5M ago21:16

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The Norwegian newspaper The Barents Observer is taking the Russian General Prosecutor’s Office to court for declaring the media outlet a so-called undesirable organization. "I think that the Russian authorities are very, very afraid of independent media. We publish in Russian, so we do have an audience inside the country," said Barents Observer pub…

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How to ask “Do you have your plans for the weekend?”; Reflexive Pronouns; Bonus 2; S8E24 13:39

5M ago13:39

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Today’s episode is about Slovak Reflexive Pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “Do you have your plans for the weekend?” in Slovak. Episode notes Today’s episode is about Slovak Reflexive Pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “Do you have your plans for the weekend?” in Slovak. Slovak lesson A) Sentences with reflexive pronouns "sa", "si": 1…

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How to ask “Who are these guys?”; Slovak Pronouns; Demonstrative Pronouns; Bonus 1; S8E23 15:29

5M ago15:29

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Today’s episode is about Slovak Demonstrative pronouns. In the Slovak lesson you will learn how to ask “Who are these guys?” in Slovak. Episode notes First I'm talking about Slovak pronouns in general. Then you will learn about Slovak Demonstrative pronouns. You will also learn how to ask “Who are these guys?” in Slovak. Slovak lesson Overview of S…

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Does Trump want Ukraine to surrender? Professor Phillips O'Brien weighs in 20:46

5M ago20:46

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Phillips P. O'Brien is the Head of the School of International Relations and Professor of Strategic Studies at the University of St Andrews. Does he think that what we're seeing from the Trump administration could amount to a kind of deliberate strategy – to restrict funding and weapons for Ukraine, in the belief that Kyiv will interpret this as a …

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Wherever a Russian soldier sets foot, that’s ours. Is Putin preparing for forever war? 25:30

5M ago25:30

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Vladimir Putin recently announced that Russia plans to cut military spending starting next year. This statement came after the Minister of Economic Development, Maxim Reshetnikov, warned that the country’s economy is teetering on the brink of recession. Yet Putin also declared: Wherever a Russian soldier sets foot, that’s ours. So, regardless of hi…

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How to say “Happy anniversary”; Východná Festival in Slovakia; S8E22 28:54

5M ago28:54

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Today's episode is about the folk festival Východná in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say "Happy anniversary” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about the festival in Východná. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the folk festival …

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Why is politicologist Cas Mudde optimistic about America (even though he's not really that optimistic)? 20:21

5M ago20:21

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Cas Mudde is a Dutch political scientist – or, as he prefers to call himself, a politicologist – one of the foremost scholars on the far right in Western democracies and a professor at the University of Georgia. After a few phone discussions, I finally met him in person at the GLOBSEC conference in Prague. We talked about Donald Trump's America, wh…

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How to say “Happy summer, friends! “; How to say “Enjoy a unique day! “; 3 Tips on How to Start Summer in Bratislava; S8 E21 27:22

5M ago27:22

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Today's episode is about 3 tips on how to start summer in Bratislava, Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn how to say “Happy summer, friends!” and “Enjoy a unique day! “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find some information about the Period picnic in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about 3 tips on how t…

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How to ask “Are you free this weekend? “; Bratislava Cultural Summer in Slovakia; S8 E20 25:53

6M ago25:53

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Today's episode is about Bratislava Cultural Summer in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn some words from today's topic. You will also learn how to ask “Are you free this weekend? “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about the Bratislava Cultural Summer. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking ab…

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How should NATO deal with Trump and spend 5 percent of GDP on defense? General (Ret.) Ben Hodges explains 20:33

6M ago20:33

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The NATO summit takes place on June 24-25 in The Hague. How should the North Atlantic Treaty Organization deal with American President Donald Trump? Can NATO work in a mode of pleasing and not provoking him? How should the Alliance spend 5 percent of GDP on defense? And what to do with Russia? At the GLOBSEC conference in Prague, I spoke with ⁠Ben …

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How to say “Just to be safe“ in Slovak; How to say “Happy Father’s Day“ in Slovak; Fathers’ Day in Slovakia; S8 E19 30:27

6M ago30:27

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Today's episode is about Fathers’ Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Just to be safe“ and “Happy Father’s Day” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short essay about Father’s Day in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about …