Today's episode is about Prešov's historical center. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the plural of the Instrumental case of Slovak nouns and practice it in a few sentences. You will also learn how to ask “With whom are you working?  “in Slovak.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about Prešov, the third biggest city in Slovakia, and its historical center. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the plural of the Instrumental case of Slovak nouns and practice it in a few sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Who are you working with?  “in Slovak.

Slovak lesson: Instrumental case of Slovak nouns in plural
Masculine nouns:
1. bratia/ s bratmi (brothers / with brothers) 
2. susedia / so susedmi (neighbors / with neighbors)
3. psi / so psami (dogs / with dogs)
4. domy / s domami (houses / with houses)
5. stromy / so stromami (trees / with trees)

Feminine nouns:
6. sestry / so sestrami (sisters / with sisters)
7. susedky / so susedkami (female neighbors / with neighbors) 
8. mačky / s mačkami (cats / with cats)
9. knihy / s knihami (books / with books)
10. kytice / s kyticami (bouquets / with bouquets)

Neuter nouns:
11. okna / s oknami (windows / with windows)
12. vajcia / s vajciami (eggs /with eggs)
13. ovocia / s ovociami (fruits / with fruits)
14. dieti / s dieťmi (children / with children)
15. dievčata / s dievčatami (girls / with girls)

Sentences
1. S kým ideš na túru? S bratmi. (Who are you hiking with? With brothers.)
2. S kým sa rozprávaš najviac? S našími susedmi. (Who do you talk to the most? With our neighbors.) 
3. Ktorá ulica je vaša? Tá so starými stromami. (Which street is yours? The one with the old trees.)
4. S čím sa hrajú vaše deti? S mačkami. (What do your children play with? With cats.)
5. Čo ti priniesol poštár? Prinesol mi balík s knihami. (What did the postman bring you? He brought me a package with books.)
6. Ktorý dom ste kúpili? Ten tehlový, s veľkými oknami. (Which house did you buy? The brick one, with big windows.)
7. Idete na dovolenku sami alebo aj s priateľmi? Ideme s našími deťmi. (Are you going on vacation alone or with friends? We are going with our children.)
8. S kým tancujú chlapci najradšej? S dievčatami. (Who do boys like to dance with the most? With the girls.)
9. S kým pracujete na projekte? S mojimi kolegami. (Who are you working with on the project? With my colleagues.)
10. S kým pracujete? S mojimi kolegami. (Who are you working with? With my colleagues.)

Timestamps
00:34 Introduction to the episode
02:29 Information about my plans
03:35 Prešov historical center
05:29 Fun fact 1
12:43 Fun fact 2
15:38 Slovak lesson
24:25 Sentences
27:47 Final thoughts

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In today's episode, I’m talking about the History of Prešov, the third biggest city in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about the instrumental case of Slovak nouns in singular. You will also learn how to say “ What are you unsatisfied with?" in Slovak.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the History of Prešov, the third biggest city in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about the instrumental case of Slovak nouns in singular. You will also learn how to say “What are you unsatisfied with?" in Slovak.

Slovak lesson:  The instrumental case of Slovak nouns in singular.
Masculine nouns:
1. otec / s otcom (with father) 
2. sused / so susedom (with a neighbor)
3. pes / so psom (with a dog)
4. cukor / s cukrom (with sugar)
5. chlieb / s chlebom (with bread)

Feminine nouns:
6. matka / s matkou (with mother) 
7. sestra / so sestrou (with sister)
8. mačka / s mačkou (with a cat)
9. kniha / s knihou (with a book)
10. smotana / so smotanou (with cream)

Neuter nouns:
11. auto / s autom (with/by car)
12. vajce / s vajcom (with an egg)
13. ovocie / s ovocím (with fruit)
14. dieťa / s dieťaťom (with a child)
15. dievča / s dievčaťom (with a girl)

Sentences
1. S kým ideš do kina? Idem s kamarátkou. (With whom are you going to the cinema? I'm going with a friend.)
2. S kým sa rozprávaš? Rozprávam sa so susedom. (Whom are you talking to? I'm talking to my neighbor.)
3. S kým cestuje Peter? Peter cestujem s otcom. (With whom is Peter traveling? Peter, I'm traveling with my father.)
4. S kým varí Hana večeru? S mamou. (With whom is Hana cooking dinner? With Mother.)
5. S kým športujú športovci? Športovci obyčajne športujú s trénerom. (With whom do athletes train with? Athletes usually train with a coach.)
6. S čím sa hráš? Hrám sa s autom. (What are you playing with? I play with the car.)
7. S čím sa hrá tvoja sestra? Moja sestra sa hrá s bábikou. (What does your sister play with? My sister is playing with a doll.)
8. S čím chceš kávu? S mliekom a cukrom? Iba s cukrom. (What do you want your coffee with? With milk and sugar? Only with sugar.)
9. S čím chcete ten chlieb? S maslom, prosím. (What do you want the bread with? With butter, please.)
10. S čím nie ste spokojní? Nie sme spokojní so službou. (What are you unsatisfied with? We are not satisfied with the service.)

Timestamps
00:32 Introduction to the episode
02:28 Information about my plans
03:35 History of Prešov
08:12 Fun fact
10:25 Slovak lesson
20:44 Sentences
24:25 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about Halloween in Slovakia: A Blend of Traditions and Fun. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my dialogue: Going to a Halloween party. You will also learn how to say “I’m not sure “in Slovak.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about Halloween in Slovakia: A Blend of Traditions and Fun. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my dialogue: Going to a Halloween party. You will also learn how to say “I’m not sure “in Slovak.

Slovak lesson
1. vraj (supposedly)
2. vystrašiť (to scare)
3. vystrašený / vystrašená (scared)
4. neočakávané (unexpected)
5. neočakávané vystrašenie (unexpected fright/scare)
6. hororové filmy or horory (horror movies)
7. tváriť sa (to pretend)
8. musím sa tváriť (I have to pretend)
9. desivé (scary)
10. všetky svetlá (all the lights)
11. navzájom (each other)
12. chrániť sa (protect oneself)
13. navzájom sa chrániť (protect each other)
14. pomáhať (to help)
15. navzájom si pomáhať (to help each other)
16. Nie som si istý. / Nie som si istá. (I'm not sure.)

DIALOGUE: Going to a Halloween party

Dana: Ahoj, Marek! Počul si o tej Halloweenskej party v sobotu? (Hi Mark! Did you hear about that Halloween party on Saturday?)
Marek: Počul. Vraj to bude Mega party. Budeš tam? (I heard. Apparently it will be a Mega party. Will you be there?)
Dana: Nie som si istá. Nechcem byť vystrašená. (I'm not sure. I don't want to be scared.)
Marek: Chápem ťa. Niektorí chlapci si myslia, že neočakávané vystrašenie je to najlepšie na svete. (I get you. Some guys think that an unexpected scare is the best thing in the world.)
Dana: Presne. A tie hororové filmy! Musím sa tváriť, že ich zbožňujem. (Exactly. And those horror movies! I have to pretend that I love them.)
Marek: No hej, ani ja ich nemám rád. Potom sa mi o tom sníva. Desivé! (Well, yeah, I don't like them either. Then I dream about it. Scary!)
Dana: Ja po nich nemôžem spať, iba ak nechám svietiť všetky svetlá. (I can't sleep after them unless I leave all lights on.)
Marek: Tak poďme na party spolu a budeme sa navzájom chrániť, ak sa situácia zhorší. (So let's go to the party together and protect each other if things get worse.)
Dana: No dobre. Budeme si navzájom pomáhať, aby sme sa nestali obeťami tej Halloweenskej party. (OK. We will help each other so that we don't fall prey to that Halloween party.)

Timestamps
00:33 Introduction to the episode
02:28 Information about my plans
03:30 About Halloween in Slovakia
06:47 Fun fact
10:32 Slovak lesson
17:27 Dialogue
21:05 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about hiking the High Tatras with children. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn and practice some words around weather. You will also learn how to ask “What is the weather like?“ in Slovak. At the end you can find a dialogue about going hiking with children.

Episode notes
Today I’m talking about hiking the High Tatras with children. In the Slovak lesson, you’re going to learn and practice some words around weather. You will also learn how to ask “What is the weather like?“ in Slovak. At the end you can find a dialogue about going hiking with children.

Slovak lesson
1.     počasie (weather)
2.     slnečno/jasno (sunny/bright)
3.     zamračené (cloudy)
4.     veterno (windy)
5.     vietor (wind)
6.     chlad (cold)
7.     teplo (warm)
8.     horúco (hot)
9.     slnko (sun)
10. oblak (cloud)
11.  sprcha (shower)
12.  dúha (rainbow)
13.  dážď (rain)
14.  sneh (snow)
15.  lavína (avalanche)
16.  tlak (pressure)
17.  vlhkosť (humidity)
18. búrka (storm)
19. hrom (thunder)
20. blesk (lightning)
21. Aké je počasie? (What’s the weather like?)

Dialogue
M: Deti, aké je dnes počasie? (Children, what is the weather like today?
D: Nevieme. (We don't know.)
M: Tak sa rýchlo pozrite von z okna. (So quickly look out of the window.)
D: Svieti slnko. (The sun is shining.)
M: Aká je obloha? (What is the sky like?)
D: Sú tam oblaky. (There are clouds.)
M: Aké sú oblaky? (What are the clouds like?)
D: Veľké. (Big.)
M: Akej farby sú oblaky? (What color are the clouds?)
D: Bielej. (White.)
M: A čo vietor? Fúka tam vietor? (What about the wind? Is it windy there?)
D: Nevieme. (We don't know.)
M: Tak bežte na balkón a zistite to. (So run out to the balcony and find out.)
D: Vietor trochu pofukuje. (The wind is blowing a little.)
M: To nevadí. (It doesn't matter.)
D: Prečo nevadí? (Why doesn't it matter?)
M: Máme vetrovky. (We have windbreakers.)
D: Mami, na čo myslíš? (Mom, what are you thinking?)
M: Myslím, že by ste si mali zbaliť svoje turistické ruksaky. (I think you should pack your hiking backpacks.)
D: Ideme na turistiku? (Are we going hiking?)
M: Áno. (Yes.)
D: Hurá! Ideme na turistiku! (Hooray! We're going hiking!)

Timestamps
00:33 Introduction to the episode
02:25 Information about my website
04:20 Hiking the High Tatras with children
09:03 Fun fact
14:00 Slovak lesson
20:10 Dialogue
24:19 Final thoughts

If you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com

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Today's episode is about potato brigades in Slovakia under socialism. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Let’s face it. “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two friends picking potatoes in a field.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about potato brigades in Slovakia under socialism. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Let’s face it. “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two friends picking potatoes in a field.

Slovak lesson
1. zemiaková brigáda (potato brigade)
2. posiľovať (to strengthen, work out)
3. posilovňa (gym)
4. svaly (muscles)
5. atlét (athlete)
6. nový druh atléta (a new kind of athlete)
7. takzvaný (so called)
8. športovec (sportman /sportwoman)
9. olympiáda (olympics)
10. tréner (coach)
11. predseda (the chairman or president)
12. jednotné družstvo (unified cooperative farm)
13. zdvíhať (to lift)
14. vytvoriť (to create)
15. byť vďačný / byť vďačná (be grateful)
16. pozerať so závisťou (to look with envy)
17. úsmev na tvári (smile on his/her face)
18. Povedzme si to na rovinu. (Let's face it.)

Dialogue
Samuel: Ahoj, Katka! Aj ty si už unavená z tejto zemiakovej brigády?
Katka: Ahoj, Samuel! No, povedzme si to na rovinu, prázdniny vyzerajú ináč. Ale aspoň si ponaťahujeme svaly, že?
Samuel: Presne tak. Chlapi z posilňovne by nám mohli závidieť. Posiľujeme si svoje svaly plných šesť hodín! A nemusíme za to platiť.
Katka: Mali by sme to nejako využiť. Potrebujeme niekoho, kto by nás propagoval ako nový druh atléta; takzvaný "Zemiakový športovec".
Samuel: Tak by som nás rád videl na olympiáde! A naším trénerom by bol ten prísny predseda jednotného družstva.
Katka: Áno, a naša úžasná technika by bola "zdvihanie zemiakového vreca". Myslíš, že by sme mali šancu na zlato?
Samuel: Kto vie, možno by sme vytvorili nový rekord.
Katka: Možno. Keď sa na to teraz tak pozerám, nie je to vôbec zlé.  Sme vonku na čerstvom vzduchu a posiľujeme si svoje chrbáty. A za to by sme asi mohli byť vďační.
Samuel: Máš pravdu, Katka. To nám dáva nový pohľad na vec. Aspoň budeme mať super príbeh pre našich vnukov. Začínal by takto: "Keď som bol mladý, dával som svoj život za zemiaky!"
Katka: Haha, áno! A naši vnuci budú na nás pozerať so závisťou, že sme zažili dobu veľkých zemiakových dobrodružstiev.
Samuel: Ale teraz, dosť rečí, nechceme zaostávať za ostatnými, však?
Katka: Presne tak! Poďme na to! Bojujme za našu socialistickú vlasť! A za zlato v "Zemiakových hrách"!
Samuel: No jasné. Za zlato a za dobrý vtip. A dúfajme, že nám to pomôže prežiť túto brigádu s úsmevom na tvári.

Timestamps
00:26 Introduction to the lesson
02:24 Information about the membership
03:50 About potatoes brigades under socialism
04:27 Fun fact 1
07:04 Fun fact 2
09:11 Slovak lesson
18:50 Dialogue
26:30 Final thoughts

If you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com

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Today's episode is about the Erasmus program in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “What do you mean?” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two friends talking about enrolling into the Erasmus program.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about the Erasmus program in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “What do you mean?” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue between two friends talking about enrolling into the Erasmus program.

Slovak lesson
1. odísť (to leave)
2. znieť (to sound)
3. zdať sa (to seem)
4. spoznať (get to know)
5. myslieť si (to think to oneself)
6. uvažovať (to consider)
7. prispôsobiť sa (to adapt)
8. nájsť si (to find)
9. zlepšiť sa (to get better)
10.stratiť sa (to get lost)
11. stáť za to (be worth)

Sentences:
1. Počul si už niekedy o programe Erasmus? (Have you ever heard of Erasmus?)
2. Znie to ako dobrodružstvo na celý život! (Sounds like the adventure of a lifetime!)
3. Zdá sa mi to dosť náročné. (Seems quite challenging.)
4. Je to šanca spoznať niečo nové. (It is a chance to get to know/experience something new.)
5. Čo tým myslíš? ( What do you mean?)

Dialogue
Sam: Ahoj Alex, počul si už niekedy o programe Erasmus?
Alex: Práve včera som o tom čítal. Znie to ako dobrodružstvo na celý život!
Sam: Ach áno, ale zdá sa mi to dosť náročné.
Alex: Čo tým myslíš? Veď štúdium počítačového technika je všade náročné.
Sam: No vieš, ísť do inej krajiny, spoznať nové kultúry, ...  Úprimne, nie som si istý, či som
na to stvorený.
Alex: No tak, Sam! Veď je to šanca spoznať niečo nové. Znie to tak vzrušujúco!
Sam: Znie to skôr ako zoskok padákom bez padáka! Ale vidím, že ty máš na to iný názor. Čo si ty o tom myslíš?
Alex: Ja vážne uvažujem o tom, že sa prihlásim na jeden semester v zahraničí. Prihlás sa aj ty, pôjdeme tak dvaja.
Sam: Nemyslím. Čo ak sa nedokážem prispôsobiť? A moja znalosť angličtiny je úbohá.
Alex: Nájdeš si nových kamarátov, rýchlo sa prispôsobíš a aj tvoja angličtina sa rýchlo zlepší. Hlavne ak si nájdeš po anglicky hovoriacu priateľku.
Sam: Ha-ha! Ja a priateľka! Ale čo ak sa stratím v cudzom meste?
Alex: So mnou sa nikdy nestratíš! Okrem toho, stratiť sa je najlepší spôsob, ako nájsť skryté drahokamy mesta, tajné kaviarne a úžasné pouličné umenie.
Sam: Máš presvedčivé argumenty. Ale stále som si trochu neistý.
Alex: Pozri, Sam, chápem to. Zmena môže byť strašidelná. Pomysli si, že Erasmus je ako rýchlodráha – na prvý pohľad sa môže zdať desivá, ale jazda stojí za to!

Timestamps
00:32 Introduction to the episode
02:34 Information about my website and membership
04:19 About Erasmus program
08:35 Fun fact
10:51 Slovak lesson
14:07 Practice Sentences
18:45 Dialogue
25:43 Final thoughts

If you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com

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Today's episode is about Prešov University in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn new words related to university study. You will also learn how to ask “What fields does the university offer? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short paragraph about studying at the University of Prešov.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about Prešov University in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn new words related to university study. You will also learn how to ask “What fields does the university offer? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short paragraph about studying at the University of Prešov.

Slovak lesson
1. maják vzdelania (beacon of education)
2. vzdelávacia inštitúcia (educational institution)
3. ponúkat (to offer)
4. ojedinelé odbory a programy (unique felds/majors and programs)
5. pedagogické vedy (pedagogical sciences)
6. humanitné vedy (humanitarian sciences)
7. spoločenské vedy (social sciences)
8. behaviorálne vedy (behavioral sciences)
9. masmediálna komunikácia (mass media communication)
10. ekonómia a manažment (economics and management)
11. vedy o neživej prírode (sciences of inanimate [non-living] nature)
12. vedy o živej prírode (sciences about living nature)
13. nelekárske zdravotnícke vedy (non-medical health sciences)
14. osobné služby (personal services)
15. ekologické a environmentálne vedy (ecological and environmental sciences)
16. Aké odbory univerzita ponúka? (What fields does the university offer?)

Information about he University of Prešov
Prešovská univerzita v Prešove patrí k stabilným a neprehliadnuteľným vzdelávacím inštitúciám na východnom Slovensku, v prešovskom  regióne. Ponúka širokú škálu študijných programov, pričom mnohé z nich sú na Slovensku ojedinelé. Študijné odbory a programy sú rozdelené do rôznych podskupín, ku ktorým patria pedagogické vedy, humanitné vedy, spoločenské a behaviorálne vedy, masmediálna komunikácia, ekonómia a manažment, vedy o neživej prírode, vedy o živej prírode, nelekárske zdravotnícke vedy, osobné služby, ekologické a environmentálne vedy. Univerzita vytvára priestor pre prípravu kvalifikovaných odborníkov a zároveň rozvíja tvorivé a kritické myslenie, učenie, porozumenie a podnecuje osobnú angažovanosť. Osobitnú pozornosť venuje študentom so špecifickými potrebami a zároveň aj nadaným študentom, ktorí môžu využívať systém motivačných štipendií ako nástroj motivácie pre kvalitné štúdium. Popri klasickom vyučovaní sa využívajú inovatívne vyučovacie a učebné techniky. Prepojením teórie a praxe, simuláciou procesov a študentskou praxou sa študenti cielene pripravujú na svoje budúce povolanie. Študentskú či absolventskú prax môžu realizovať aj v zahraničí napr. v rámci programu Erasmus+.

Timestamps
00:34 Introduction to the episode
02:34 Information about my website and membership
04:49 About Prešov University in Slovakia
05:45 Fun fact
13:33 Slovak lesson
22:30 About Prešov University in Slovakia (in Slovak)
24:29 Prešov University in Slovakia (translation)
26:28 Final thoughts

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In today's episode, I’m talking about how to prepare for studying in a Slovak college. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my College Vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “May I ask? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can practice some sentences in Slovak about studying in Slovak universities.

Episode notes
In today's episode, I’m talking about how to prepare for studying in a Slovak college. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my College Vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “May I ask? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can practice some sentences in Slovak about studying in Slovak universities.

Slovak lesson
1. prihláška (application form)
2. odbor (field, major)
3. program (program)
4. predmet (subject)
5. titul (title)
6. profesor (professor)
7. inžinier (engineer)
8. doktor (doctor)
9. docent (associate professor)
10. diplom (diploma)
11. bakalár (Bachelor’s degree)
12. magister (Master's degree)
13. kredit (credit)
14. seminárna práca (seminar work / final paper)
15. test (test)
16. skúška (exam)
17. hodnotenie (rating)
18. zápočet ( so called „little credit“)
19. známka (grade)
20. Smiem sa spýtať? (May I ask?)

Sentences:
1. Akademický rok sa skladá z dvoch semestrov: zimného a letného. (The academic year consists of two semesters: winter and summer.)
2. Na konci každého semestra je 6-týždňové skúškové obdobie. (There is a 6-week exam period at the end of each semester.)
3. Termíny skúšok sú vopred dané. (Exam dates are given in advance.)
4. Vysoké školy majú svoju vlastnú stupnicu. (Universities have their own scale.)
5. Známkuje sa zvyčajne od A po Fx, kde A je najlepšia známka. (It is usually graded from A to Fx, where A is the best grade.)
6. Každá vysoká škola alebo univerzita má svoj vlastný kreditový systém. (Each college or university has its own credit system.)
7. Študijný odbor je profesionálna oblasť poznania. (A field of study is a professional field of knowledge.)
8. Študijný program ja súhrn študijných predmetov. (A study program is a summary of study subjects.)
9. Hlavné predmety na vysokej škole sú povinné. (The main subjects at university are compulsory.)
10. Okrem povinných predmetov sú tam aj nepovinné a voliteľné predmety. (In addition to compulsory subjects, there are also non-complulsory  and optional subjects.)

Timestamps
00:34 Introduction to the episode
02:33 Announcements
04:53 How to prepare for a college in Slovakia
11:31 Slovak lesson
17:50 Slovak sentences
21:43 Final thoughts

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Today's episode is about education and schools in Slovakia during the era of socialism. You are going to learn some words from my advanced vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “Was it worth it? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can practice a few sentences about education in Slovakia during the era of socialism.

Episode notes
Today I am talking about education and schools in Slovakia during the era of socialism. You are going to learn some words from my advanced vocabulary. You will also learn how to ask “Was it worth it? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can practice a few sentences about education in Slovakia during the era of socialism.

Slovak lesson
1. socialisticka spoločnost (socialist society)
2. socialistické školstvo (socialist education)
3. vládnuca strana (ruling party)
4. komunisticka strana (Communist Party)
5. princípy marxizmu-leninizmu (principles of Marxism-Leninism)
6. učebnice (textbooks)
7. učebné osnovy (curriculum)
8. učebné materiály (teaching materials)
9. akademický výskum (academic research)
10. vzdelávací obsah (educational content)
11. "Stálo to za to?"  ("Was it worth it?")

Sentenses
1. Socializmus v Československu mal hlboký vplyv na rôzne aspekty spoločnosti, vrátane vzdelávania. (Socialism in Czechoslovakia had a profound impact on various aspects of society, including education.)
2. Socialistické školstvo bolo úzko späté s princípmi marxizmu-leninizmu. (Socialist education was closely aligned with the principles of Marxism-Leninism.)
3. Učebné osnovy boli navrhnuté tak, aby podporovali hodnoty kolektivizmu, ateizmu a lojality k vládnucej komunistickej strane. (The curriculum was designed to promote the values of collectivism, atheism, and loyalty to the ruling Communist Party.)
4. Cieľom bolo vytvoriť novú generáciu občanov, ktorí si plne osvoja socialistické ideály a prispejú k budovaniu takzvanej „beztriednej spoločnosti“. (The aim was to create a new generation of citizens who would fully embrace socialist ideals and contribute to the building of a so called “classless society”.)
5. To viedlo k značnému stupňu cenzúry a kontroly nad vzdelávacím obsahom. (This led to a significant degree of censorship and control over educational content.)
6. Učebnice, učebné materiály a dokonca aj akademický výskum podliehali prísnej kontrole. (Textbooks, teaching materials, and even academic research were subject to strict scrutiny.)
7. Od učiteľov sa očakávalo, že budú propagovať marxisticko-leninské princípy a viesť študentov k „správnemu“ spôsobu myslenia. (Teachers were expected to propagate Marxist-Leninist principles and to guide students towards the "correct" way of thinking.)
8. To viedlo k brzdeniu kritického myslenia a rôznorodosti názorov. (This led to holding back critical thinking and diversity of viewpoints.)
9. Jednotlivci boli teda dobre vyškolení v technických zručnostiach, ale chýbala im schopnosť spochybňovať, alebo inovovať nad rámec zavedeného socialistického rámca. (Thus, individuals were well-trained in technical skills but lacked the ability to question, challenge, or innovate beyond the established socialist framework.)

Timestamps
00:33 Intro to the episode
02:32 Update about my website
04:52 About education under socialism
15:11 Slovak lesson
20:07 Sentences
25:13 Final thoughts 

If you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com

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Today I am talking about education and schools in Slovakia. You are going to learn some words from my ‘School vocabulary’. You will also learn how to ask “Is school attendance compulsory?” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can enjoy my article about Slovak schools in Slovak.

Episode notes
Today I am talking about education and schools in Slovakia. You are going to learn some words from my ‘School vocabulary’. You will also learn how to ask “Is school attendance compulsory?” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can enjoy my article about Slovak schools in Slovak.

Slovak lesson
1. vzdelanie (education)
2. školstvo (schooling)
3. škola / školy (a school / schools)
4. materské školy (kindergartens)
5. základné školy (primary / elementary schools)
6. stredné školy (secondary schools)
7. vysoké školy (colleges, universities)
8. univerzita (university)
9. štátne školy (state schools)
10. cirkevné školy (religious schools)
11. súkromné školy (private schools)
12. bezplatné (free of charge)
13. prázdniny (holidays, vacation)
14. vyučovacia hodina (lesson, period)
15. prestávka (break)
16. známka (grade)
17.vysvedčenie (report card)
18. predmet (subject)
19. školská dochádzka (school attendance)
20. Na Slovensku je školská dochádzka povinná. (School attendance is compulsory in Slovakia.)
21. Je školská dochádzka povinná? (Is school attendance compulsory?)

Slovak schools
Slovensko má 10 rokov povinnej školskej dochádzky. Vo všeobecnosti deti začínajú  chodiť do školy, keď dovŕšia 6 rokov. Na Slovensku sú školy štátne, cirkevné a súkromné. Štátom financované vzdelávanie je bezplatné a všetky učebnice a učebné materiály pod univerzitnou úrovňou sú tiež bezplatné. Na konci školského roka, žiaci musia učebnice vrátiť. Cirkevné a súkromné školy nie sú bezplatné.
Žiaci chodia do školy päť dní v týždni, od pondelka do piatku. Letné prázdniny sú od 1. júla do konca augusta Na univerzitách začínajú už v júni. Ďalšie prázdniny sú okolo Vianoc, to sú Vianočné prázdniny, potom Jarné prázdniny na jar, a Veľkonočné prázdniny okolo Veľkej noci. Žiaci majú aj krátke prázdniny počas oficiálnych sviatkov, napríklad prvého novembra je Deň svätých.
Školský rok pozostáva z dvoch polrokov alebo semestrov. Prvý polrok končí na všetkých školách koncom januára, druhý koncom júna. Žiaci základných škôl majú zvyčajne 4 alebo 5 vyučovacích hodín denne. Žiaci stredných škôl majú zvyčajne okolo 6 vyučovacích hodín. Jedna vyučovacia hodina trvá 45 minút. Medzi vyučovacími hodinami sú prestávky. Je tam niekoľko krátkych 10-minútových prestávok a jedna dlhšia – tzv. „veľká prestávka“. Študenti ju často volajú len „veľká“. Veľká prestávka trvá 20 minút.
Žiaci štandardných škôl dostávajú známky takmer zo všetkých predmetov. Známky sa pohybujú od 1 po 5, kde 1 alebo jednotka je najlepšia známka a 5 alebo päťka je  najhoršia známka. Známky počas školského roka žiaci dostávajú za priebežné hodnotenie projektov, testov, úloh, atď. Na konci každého polroka dostávajú žiaci školské vysvedčenia. Vysvedčenia sú ako zoznamy záverečných známok.

Timestamps
00:32 Introduction to the episode
02:26 Info about my website
03:35 Info about my membership
04:46 About schools in Slovakia
11:45 Fun fact
12:31 Slovak lesson
20:29 About schooling in Slovakia (in Slovak)
26:15 Final thoughts

If you have any questions, send it to my email [email protected]. Check my Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bozenasslovak/ where I am posting the pictures of what I am talking about on my podcast. Also, check my website https://www.bozenasslovak.com

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