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Learn Slovak Podcasts
A podcast meant to teach you the Slovak language from a beginner's level to a more advanced one. Contact us at [email protected]
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Humans have always committed crimes. What can we learn from the criminals and crimes of the past, and have humans gotten better or worse over time?
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Podcasts of the Jan Nowak-Jeziorański College of Eastern Europe. We refer to the tradition of the long-time director of the Polish section of Radio Free Europe and talk about democracy and the world.
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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
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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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Juraj Jánošík: How a Slovak Bandit Became a National Hero
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England has Robin Hood. Australia has Ned Kelly. Japan; Goemon Ishikawa. There are many legendary heroic outlaws in many cultures. Juraj Jánošík has, over the centuries, become known as the Robin Hood of Slovakia – and a symbol of Slovak resistance. Unlike some of these Robin Hood figures, Jánošík was 100 percent a real person, a real bandit who be…
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How to ask “Are you free this weekend? “; Bratislava Cultural Summer in Slovakia; S8 E20
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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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William Davis: Farmer by Day, Highwayman by Night
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William Davis led a double life. He was a successful highway robber by night, and a respectable farmer by day. Farming was honest work, but, it was also a clever way to distract others from noticing that he had another life, that he was one of the most notorious highwaymen of the 17th century. He kept that criminal career secret for four decades, e…
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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
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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 …
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The Life and Death of the Laughing Highwayman: Jerry Abershawe
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Never confused with the legend of Robin Hood or a 'gentleman robber' among highwaymen, there was really nothing to admire about Jerry Abershawe. He was a thief and he was a cold-blooded killer – several times over. Ruthless and intimidating, he was a "nightmare for travellers on those approach roads to London." There are stories boasting of Jerry's…
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How to say “I will take it!“ in Slovak; Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens in Slovakia; S8 E18
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Today's episode is about the Weekend of Open Parks and Gardens in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “I will take it!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between a granddaughter and her grandmom about the Weekend of open parks and ga…
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The First and Final Crimes of Jocelin Harwood
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Jocelin Harwood was a highwayman who committed such “Barbarous Murders” – and he was just so ...wow – that his fellow criminal associates betrayed him and gave him up to the authorities after they couldn't stomach his depraved behavior the night of his final crime. Described as "a degenerate plant from a good tree," which seems like a pretty apt de…
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How to say “Let me introduce“ in Slovak; Slovak Jazz; Slovak Jazzman Peter Lipa; S8 E17
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Today's episode is about jazz in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Let me introduce... “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about Slovak jazz. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about jazz in Slovakia. In the Slovak less…
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The Tale of Highway Robber William Spiggot and His Death
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William Spiggot was an 18th century English highwayman and the leader of a gang of at least eight men. While he may have started out as an apprentice cabinetmaker in London, he didn't end up following his family's legit path in life, instead deciding on a more... felonious one - as a robber, poacher, burglar, and murderer -- until he was sentenced …
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How to say “Keep calm”; How to say “Be alert!”; What’s Up with the Bears in Slovakia? What to Do if You See a Bear; S8 E16
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Today's episode is about the bear situation in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Keep calm” and “Be alert!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the main points of today’s episode in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the bear…
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Scoop: John Nevison Was Not Dick Turpin and Dick Turpin Was Not John Nevison
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John Nevison was a very good highwayman, though you may not recognize his name. And that's largely because his crimes have, over the years, gotten attributed to the stories of other notorious highway robbers, notably Dick Turpin – who hadn't yet been born when Nevison was prowling the roads. Turpin's romanticized legend seems to be a magnet for man…
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How to say “Ready, set, go!“ in Slovak; World Athletics Day; S8 E15
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Today's episode is about World Athletics Day. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my athletics vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Ready, set, go!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short summary about the Athletics Day. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about World Athletics Day. In…
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The Adventures of Robber Lewis: Counterfeiter/Robber/Jailbreaker
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Though dealing in counterfeit currency may have been David 'Davy' Lewis' first criminal efforts, he eventually added highway robbery as a lucrative gig – and that's when he gained the nickname, Robber Lewis -- and as a highwayman, he also came to be known as the “Robin Hood of Pennsylvania". Was he? Well, that may be a stretch – maybe a big stretch…
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How to say “Great Question“ in Slovak; 80 Year Anniversary of the End of the Second World War; Remembering the End of WW II; S8 E14
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Today's episode is about the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my lecture. You will also learn how to say “Great question“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find some Questions & Answers from my lecture about WW II in Slovakia. Episode notes In today's episode…
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Joan and Edward: The Bonnie and Clyde of Highway Robbery
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Joan Phillips was a known beauty with an artful and cunning mind -- and both her looks and the famiy's money attracted the attention of many suitors – suitors that Joan wasn't interested in. But all that stuff about engagement, marriage, and relationships changed when Joan met Edward Bracey, the only suitor who caught her eye. See omnystudio.com/li…
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How to say “That sounds like a fight“ in Slovak; Traditions of Maypoles in Slovakia; Slovak Dative Case of Neuter Nouns in Plural 6; S8 E13
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Today's episode is about the traditions of Maypoles in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the Slovak dative case of neuter nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That sounds like a fight.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the trad…
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Not Every Tom, Dick, and Harry Were Highwaymen; But These Were
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This is the tale (and legend) of the Dunsdon brothers: Thomas, Richard, and Henry – yes, a real life Tom, Dick and Harry. Known as the Burford Highwaymen, they terrorized the locals between Glouster and Oxford. But the crime the brothers are best known for committing actually had nothing to do with highway robbery -- but it did include amputation. …
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How to say “That was so much fun!“ in Slovak; Old Slovak Traditions in April; Slovak Dative Case of Feminine Nouns in Plural 5; Dialogue; S8 E12
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Today's episode is about the traditions on St. George and St. Marek’s days in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the dative case of the Slovak feminine nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That was so much fun!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about th…
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Claude Duval: The First Gallant Highwayman
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Some highwaymen were straight-up thugs. But some, like Claude Duval, were highwaymen who were polite, chivalrous, and sometimes portrayed as a version of Robin Hood – although none of them gave their loot to those less fortunate. Opinions differ among biographers and historians when it comes to Claude's life, but he ultimately became a folk legend …
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How to ask “What do you like the most?“ in Slovak; Easter in Kysuce; Easter traditions of our grandparents; S8 E11
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Today's episode is about the Easter traditions of Kysuce, a region in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn a few new words from my short essay about the Easter traditions in Slovakia. You will also learn how to say “What do you like the most?” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short essay about the Easter trad…
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Lady Ferrers: An Heiress Turned Highwaywoman
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English gentlewoman and heiress named Lady Katherine Ferrers who, as a highwaywoman known as The Wicked Lady, terrorized England in the mid-1600s. Her legend persists nearly 400 years after her death -- though it may be a bit embellished. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts
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How to say “That's a wise decision “ in Slovak; Town of Zvolen; Slovak Dative Case of Masculine Nouns in Plural 4; Legend of the King and the Bear; S8 E10
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Today's episode is about the town of Zvolen in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the dative case of the Slovak masculine nouns in plural. You will also learn how to say “That's a wise decision “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my legend about the king and the bear. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talki…
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Welcome to the Season Finale of Criminalia: COLD CASES
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Welcome to the final episode of our season about cold cases -- unsolved crimes, where the perpetrator was never identified and there are no active leads. Whether it’s murders, robberies, or kidnappings, this season was full of all types of unresolved crimes. There were plenty of investigations, and a few acquittals, but no known offenders were ever…
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How to say “It’s dangerous“ in Slovak; Kremnica Surrounding; Slovak Dative Case of Neuter Nouns in Singular 3; S8 E9
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Today's episode is about the surrounding of Kremnica in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn dative case of the Slovak neuter nouns in the present. You will also learn how to say “It's dangerous!“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the surrounding of Kremnica in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to …
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Amber Hagerman had long brown hair and freckles. She liked playing with her Barbie dolls, and was a Girl Scout. But on the afternoon of January 13, 1996, everything changed. Amber, age 9, was abducted while riding her pink bicycle in an abandoned Winn-Dixie parking lot in Arlington, Texas; only two-tenths of a mile from her grandparents' house. It …
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