How to say “Everything will pass away” in Slovak; Bratislava’s Three Palaces; Slovak idiom “Svetská sláva – poľná tráva”; S11E12

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 Battalion) by Josef Škvorecký. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the true impact of socialist-era military servi...

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 notes In 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 and work!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a traditional folk song about going i...

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 notes In today's episode, I’m talking about World Vegetarian Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the difference between ...

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 celebration. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about medieval harvest festival in Bratislava castle. In the S...

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 notes In today's episode, I’m talking about grape harvest festivals near Bratislava and the Malocarpathian wine route in Slovakia. In the S...