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

  1. 6d ago

    How to say “When I feel like it“ in Slovak; Slovak Subordinating Conjunctions; S10E25; Bonus 4

    Today's episode is about Slovak subordinating conjunctions. You will also learn how to say “When I feel like it“ in Slovak.  Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Slovak subordinating conjunctions. You will also learn how to say “When I feel like it“ in Slovak. Slovak lesson Some of the most common subordinating conjunctions are: 1. že (that)     Povedal, že príde zajtra. (He said that he will come tomorrow.)     Vedeli ste, že Slovensko je v strede Europy? (Did you know that Slovakia is in the center of Europe?) 2. aby (so that, in order to, with the aim of)      Študujem, aby som urobil /-a skúšku. (I study so that I pass the exam.)      Deti pijú mlieko, aby vyrástli. (Children drink milk so that they (to) grow up.) 3. pretože / lebo (because)      Neprišiel, pretože bol chorý. (He didn’t come because he was sick.)      Nejdeme do zahraničia, lebo nemáme peniaze. (We don't go abroad because we don't have money.) 4. keď (when)      Kým budeš, keď vyrastieš? (Who will you be when you grow up?)      Keď budem veľká, budem učiteľka. (When I grow up, I will be a teacher.)     Keď prídu hostia, pôjdeme do parku. (When the guests arrive, we will go to the      park.) 5. ak (if)     Ak budeš mať čas, zavolaj mi. (If you have time, call me.)     Zastav sa u nás po práci, ak máš čas. (Stop by after work if you have time.) 6. hoci / aj keď (although/even though)      Hoci pršalo, išli sme von. (Although it was raining, we went out.)        Aj keď bola unavená, knihu dočítala až do konca. (Even though she was tired, she read the book to the end.) 7. kým (while/until)     Počkám, kým neprídeš. (I’ll wait until you come.)     Kým deti spali, mama varila. (While the children slept, mom cooked.) 8. Keď budem mať chuť (When I feel like it)     Prídem, keď budem mať chuť. (I'll come when I feel like it.) Timestamps 00:59 Introduction to the lesson 02:30 Slovak lesson 07:09 Phrase for today 09:16 final thoughts If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. 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 © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

    How to say “When I feel like it“ in Slovak; Slovak Subordinating Conjunctions; S10E25; Bonus 4

  2. Jul 15

    How to ask “To be or not to be?“ in Slovak; “What are the most useful Slovak conjunctions?"; Slovak Coordinating Conjunctions; S10E24; Bonus 3

    Today's episode is about Slovak Coordinating Conjunctions and how to use them. You will also learn how to ask "To be or not to be" in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short information about the most famous soliloquy ever. Episode notes In today's episode, you are going to learn about Slovak Coordinating Conjunctions and how to use them. You will also learn how to ask "To be or not to be" in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short information about the most famous soliloquy ever. Slovak lesson 1.    matka a otec (mother and father) 2.    Viem, ale nepoviem. (I know but won't (will not) tell.) 3.    Čo to bude? Káva alebo čaj? (What will it be? Coffee or tea?) 4.    Nemôžem preto neprídem. (I can't, so(therefore) I won't come.) 5.    Phrase for today "Byť či nebyť" ("To be or not to be") 6.    Byť či nebyť, to je otázka" (To be or not to be, that is the question) Timestamps 01:00 Introduction to the episode 02:39 Slovak lesson 07:22 Practice phrases 08:52 Phrase for today 10:53 Final thoughts If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. 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 © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

    How to ask “To be or not to be?“ in Slovak; “What are the most useful Slovak conjunctions?"; Slovak Coordinating Conjunctions; S10E24; Bonus 3

  3. Jul 8

    How to say “I know that they will come“ in Slovak; Slovak Proverb “Ako si ustelieš, tak budeš spať”; S10E23; Bonus 2

    Today's Slovak lesson is about Slovak subordinating compound sentences. You will also learn how to say “I know that they will come.“ in Slovak. At the end, I explain the Slovak proverb “Ako si ustelieš, tak budeš spať”. Episode notes In today's Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about Slovak subordinating compound sentences. You will also learn how to say “I know that they will come.“ in Slovak. At the end, I explain the Slovak proverb “Ako si ustelieš, tak budeš spať”. Slovak lesson 1.    Kto veľa číta, veľa sa naučí. (Whoever (He/She) reads a lot learns a lot.) 2.    Nebo je také, akoby malo snežiť. (The sky looks as if it were about to snow.) 3.    Myslela som, že neprídete. (I thought that you wouldn't come.) 4.    Hľadám knihu, ktorú som dostala. (I am looking for the book that I got.) 5.    Každý ide tam, kde ho srdce ťahá. (Everyone goes where their heart takes them.) 6.    Stalo sa to vtedy, keď sme boli na dovolenke. (It happened while we were on vacation.) 7.    Zostanem doma, pretože som chorá. (I will stay at home because I am sick.) 8.    Videla som ho, ako bežal cez park. (I saw him as he was running through the park.) 9.    Viem, že prídu. (I know that they will come.)  10. Ako si ustelieš, tak budeš spať. (In a manner / how you make your bed, so you will sleep.) Timestamps 00:59 Introduction to the lesson 02:31 Slovak lesson 11:07 Phrase  12:15 Slovak proverb 13:45 Final thoughts If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. 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 © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

    How to say “I know that they will come“ in Slovak; Slovak Proverb “Ako si ustelieš, tak budeš spať”; S10E23; Bonus 2

  4. Jul 1

    How to ask “Are you coming or not?“ in Slovak; How to say “So let it happen” in Slovak; Slovak Coordinating Compound Clauses; S10E22; Bonus 1

    In today's episode, you are going to learn about Slovak coordinating compound sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Are you coming or not?” and how to say “So let it happen” in Slovak.  Episode notes In today's episode, you are going to learn about Slovak coordinating compound sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Are you coming or not?” and how to say “So let it happen” in Slovak.  Slovak lesson Priraďovacie súvetie (Coordinating compound sentence) 1.    Otec číta noviny a mama varí večeru. (Father is reading the newspaper, and mother is cooking dinner.) 2.    Nepršalo ani vietor nefúkal. (It wasn’t raining nor the wind was blowing.)  3.    Maria nielen hrá na klavír, ale aj spieva. (Maria not only plays the piano but also sings.) 4.    Úloha bola ťažká, avšak zvládli sme ju. (The task was difficult, but we managed it.) 5.    Chcel ísť von, ale musel študovať. (He wanted to go outside, but he had to study.) 6.    Buď pôjdeme autobusom, alebo nejdeme nikam. (We either take the bus or we don’t go anywhere.) 7.    Idem na večierok, veď tam bude zábava. (I’m going to a party, it will be fun there.) 8.    Bol unavený, a preto išiel spať. (He was tired, so he went to sleep.) 9.    Prídete, či neprídete? (Are you coming or not?) 10. Tak nech sa stane (So let it happen) Timestamps 01:03 Introduction to the episode 02:37 Slovak lesson 09:24 Phrase for today 10:53 Final thoughts If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. 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 © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

    How to ask “Are you coming or not?“ in Slovak; How to say “So let it happen” in Slovak; Slovak Coordinating Compound Clauses; S10E22; Bonus 1

  5. Jun 24

    How to say “I need to get a passport“ in Slovak; How to say “Enjoy it while you can” in Slovak; Memories of Summer in Slovakia; S10E21

    Today's episode is about my memories of summer in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, I explain the Slovak verb "vybaviť". You will also learn how to say “I need to get a passport“ and “Enjoy it while you can” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about my memories of summer in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, I explain the Slovak verb vybaviť. You will also learn how to say “I need to get a passport“ and “Enjoy it while you can” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue. Slovak lesson 1.    Idem vybaviť poštu. (I am going to take care of the mail.) 2.    Musim vybaviť novu objednávku. (I have to process a new order.) 3.    Prosim, najprv vybavte tento telefonát. (Please, first take care of this phone call.) 4.    Vybavili sme novy byt nábytkom. (We furnished a new apartment with furniture.) 5.    Potrebujem vybaviť pas. (I need to get a passport.) 6.    Užívajte si to, pokiaľ môžete (Enjoy it while you can.) Dialogue M: Peter, aký je dnes deň? (Peter, what day is it today?) P: Úprimne? Nemám tušenie. Počas prázdnin sú všetky dni rovnaké. (Honestly? I have no idea. During the holidays, all days are the same.) M: Dnes som vstal o jedenástej. Babka povedala, že som zase prespal raňajky. (I got up at eleven today. Grandma said I overslept breakfast again.) P: To je normálne. V lete sa z obeda stávajú raňajky. (That's normal. In the summer, lunch becomes breakfast.) M: A obed je niekedy večera. (And sometimes lunch is dinner.) P: Hej, ako napríklad dnes večer. Pozývam ťa, budeme opekať špekačky. Prídeš? (Yeah, like tonight. I'm inviting you, we're going to gril sausages. Will you come?) M: Jasné. Prinesiem trochu slaniny, dobre? (Sure. I'll bring some bacon, okay?) P: Slaninu nenos, dedo povedal, že jej máme dosť. (Don't bring bacon, grandpa said we have plenty.) M: No dobre, neprinesiem. Ďakujem za pozvanie. (Okay, I won't. Thanks for the invitation.) P: To je maličkosť. (That's nothing.) Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:17 Announcement 03:11 My summer memories 12:52 Slovak lesson 14:53 Practice sentences 18:50 Dialogue in Slovak 20:06 Dialogue with English translation 22:04 Final thoughts If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. 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 © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

    How to say “I need to get a passport“ in Slovak; How to say “Enjoy it while you can” in Slovak; Memories of Summer in Slovakia; S10E21

  6. Jun 17

    How to Write a Formal Letter in Slovak; 10 Modern Buildings in Bratislava, Slovakia; Formal Writing in Slovak for Foreigners; S10E20

    Today's episode is about the modern buildings and complexes in Bratislava, Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about formal writing in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my example of a formal letter in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the modern buildings and complexes in Bratislava, Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about formal writing in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my example of a formal letter in Slovak. Slovak lesson Example of a formal letter: Ján Kováč  Hlavná 12, 811 01 Bratislava  jan.kovac@email.sk | +421 905 123 456 Migračný úrad MV SR  Azylové oddelenie  Pivovarská 6, 811 01 Bratislava V Bratislave, 22. mája 2026 Vec: Žiadosť o vydanie potvrdenia o pobyte Vážená pani / Vážený pán, týmto Vás zdvorilo žiadam o vydanie potvrdenia o mojom trvalom pobyte na území Slovenskej republiky. Toto potvrdenie potrebujem na právne účely pre potreby môjho zamestnávateľa. V prílohe Vám posielam kópiu môjho občianskeho preukazu a vyplnený úradný formulár. V prípade akýchkoľvek otázok ma môžete kontaktovať na vyššie uvedenom telefónnom čísle alebo e-maile. Vopred Vám veľmi pekne ďakujem za vybavenie mojej žiadosti. S pozdravom (Handwritten Signature) Ján Kováč Prílohy: 1. Kópia občianskeho preukazu 2. Vyplnený formulár žiadosti TRANSLATION: Subject: Request for a certificate of residence Dear Madam / Sir, I hereby politely request that you issue a certificate of my permanent residence in the territory of the Slovak Republic. I need this certificate for legal purposes and for the needs of my employer. I am sending you a copy of my ID card and a completed official form in the attachment. In case of any questions, you can contact me at the above phone number or e-mail. Thank you very much in advance for processing my request. Best regards, (Handwritten Signature) Ján Kováč Attachments: 1. Copy of ID card 2. Completed application form Timestamps 00:34 Introduction to the episode 02:14 About modern buildings and complexes in Slovakia 08:06 Fun fact 1 09:42 Fun fact 2 12:03 Fun fact 3 13:43 Slovak lesson 17:26 Example of a formal letter in Slovak 18:41 Translation 21:45 Final thoughts If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. 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 © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

    How to Write a Formal Letter in Slovak; 10 Modern Buildings in Bratislava, Slovakia; Formal Writing in Slovak for Foreigners; S10E20

  7. Jun 10

    How to say “It was a brilliant project“ in Slovak; What are the Slovak Tajchy; 10 Historical Water Reservoirs in Slovakia; S10E19

    Today's episode is about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In today’s lesson, you are going to learn a few words from my summary about the Slovak water reservoirs - tajchy. You will also learn how to say “It was a brilliant project” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary about the historical water reservoirs in Slovakia. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In today’s lesson, you are going to learn a few words from my summary about the Slovak water reservoirs - tajchy. You will also learn how to say “It was a brilliant project” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary about the historical water reservoirs in Slovakia. Slovak lesson 1.    nachádzať sa (to be located) 2.    postaviť (to built) 3.    potrebovať (to need) 4.    poháňať (to power) 5.    zbierať (to collect) 6.    plávať (to swim) 7.    oddychovať (to rest) 8.    technický úspech (technical achievement) 9.    inžiniersky projekt (engineering project.) 10. Bol to skvelý inžiniersky projekt. (It was a brilliant engineering project.) 11. Bol to skvelý projekt. (It was a brilliant project.) Slovak historical water reservoirs  1.    Tajchy sú staré vodné nádrže na strednom Slovensku.  Tajchy are old water reservoirs in central Slovakia.  2.    Nachádzajú sa hlavne pri meste Banská Štiavnica.  They are located mainly near the town of Banská Štiavnica.  3.    Tajchy boli postavené v 16. až 18. storočí.  Tajchy were built between the 16th and 18th centuries.  4.    Baníci potrebovali vodu pre bane na zlato a striebro.  Miners needed water for gold and silver mines.  5.    Voda poháňala veľké kolesá a čerpadlá.  The water powered large wheels and pumps.  6.    Tajchy zbierali dažďovú vodu a sneh z hôr.  Tajchy collected rainwater and snow from the mountains.  7.    Veľmi známy tajch je Počúvadlo pod vrchom Sitno.  A very famous tajch is Počúvadlo under Mount Sitno.  8.    Ľudia dnes chodia na tajchy plávať a oddychovať.  Today people go to tajchy to swim and relax.  9.    Tajchy boli veľkým technickým úspechom svojej doby.  Tajchy were a great technical achievement of their time.  10. Dnes sú tajchy krásnou súčasťou slovenskej prírody a histórie.  Today tajchy are a beautiful part of Slovak nature and history. Slovak historical water reservoirs mentioned in the episode: 1. Počúvadlo  2. Veľká Richňava  3. Malá Richňava 4. Rozgrund 5. Vindšachta 6. Klinger 7. Ottergrund 8. Evička 9. Bakomi 10. Dolný Hodrušský tajch Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:24 Historical water reservoirs in Slovakia 06:08 Fun fact 1 12:55 Fun fact 2 15:02 Slovak lesson 18:54 Summary of tajchy in  Slovak 20:22 Summary with the English translation If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. 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 © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

    How to say “It was a brilliant project“ in Slovak; What are the Slovak Tajchy; 10 Historical Water Reservoirs in Slovakia; S10E19

  8. Jun 3

    How to ask “When can I rest?“ in Slovak; Major Water Reservoirs in Slovakia; Perfective / Imperfective Pairs in the Future Tense 2; S10E18

    Today's episode is about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn more Imperfective and Perfective pairs in the future tense. You will also learn how to say “When can I rest?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary of the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn more Imperfective and Perfective pairs in the future tense. You will also learn how to say “When can I rest?“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a short summary of the major water reservoirs in Slovakia. Slovak lesson FUTUTRE TENSE: Perfective / Imperfective Pairs (Part 2) 1. To travel: Cestovať / Pocestovať Imperfective (Cestovať): Celé leto budeme cestovať. (We will be traveling all summer.) — Focus: Ongoing journey.Perfective (Pocestovať): Pocestujeme aj na Slovensko. (We will also travel to Slovakia.) — Focus: A defined trip with an end.2. To watch TV: Pozerať / Pozrieť (si) Imperfective (Pozerať): Fero bude pozerať televíziu. (Fero will be watching TV.) — Focus: Describing the activity, the entertainment process.Perfective (Pozrieť si): Najprv si pozrie nový film. (First, he will watch a new movie.) — Focus: Watching the whole thing.3. To listen: Počúvať / Vypočuť si Imperfective (Počúvať): Cestou budem počúvať hudbu. (I will be listening to music on the way.) — Focus: Background activity.Perfective (Vypočuť si): Teraz si vypočujem tvoj príbeh. (Now I will listen to your story.) — Focus: Listening to completion, I will listen to the entire story.4. To exercise: Cvičiť / Zacvičiť si Imperfective (Cvičiť): Od pondelka budem pravidelne cvičiť. (Starting Monday, I will be exercising regularly.) — Focus: Routine, repeating the activity.Perfective (Zacvičiť si): Dnes si zacvičím v prírode. (Today I will exercise in nature.) — Focus: One session, one time. Focus on the finished activity.5. To rest: Oddychovať / Oddýchnuť si Imperfective (Oddychovať): V nedeľu budem oddychovať. (On Sunday I will be resting.) — Focus: The state of relaxation.Perfective (Oddýchnuť si): Tu si na chvíľu oddýchnem. (I will rest here for a moment.) — Focus: Getting refreshed, resting for a few minutes. Slovak water reservoirs  1.     Na Slovensku je veľa vodných nádrží.  There are many water reservoirs in Slovakia.  2.     Oravská priehrada je najväčšia vodná nádrž na Slovensku.  Orava Reservoir is the largest water reservoir in Slovakia.  3.     Zemplínska Šírava je obľúbené miesto na kúpanie a dovolenku.  Zemplínska Šírava is a popular place for swimming and vacations.  4.     Liptovská Mara leží pod Tatrami.  Liptovská Mara is located below the Tatras.  5.     Niektoré dediny boli zatopené pri stavbe priehrad.  Some villages were flooded during the construction of reservoirs.  6.     Veľká Domaša má čistú vodu a peknú prírodu.  Veľká Domaša has clean water and beautiful nature.  7.     Ružín je pokojná priehrada obklopená lesmi.  Ružín is a quiet reservoir surrounded by forests.  8.     Starina je dôležitý zdroj pitnej vody.  Starina is an important source of drinking water.  9.     Gabčíkovo vyrába elektrickú energiu z vody Dunaja.  Gabčíkovo produces electric energy from the water of the Danube.  10.  Dnes ľudia využívajú priehrady na šport, rybolov a oddych.  Today people use reservoirs for sports, fishing, and relaxation. Timestamps 00:34 Introduction to the episode 02:20  Major water reservoirs in Slovakia 03:58 Fun fact 1 06:43 Fun fact 2 08:54 Fun fact 3 13:20 Slovak lesson 19:12  Major water reservoirs (in Slovak) 20:35  Major water reservoirs in Slovakia (with the English translation) 22:43 Final thoughts If you have any questions, send it to my email hello@bozenasslovak.com. 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 © All copywrites reserved to Bozena Ondova Hilko LLC

    How to ask “When can I rest?“ in Slovak; Major Water Reservoirs in Slovakia; Perfective / Imperfective Pairs in the Future Tense 2; S10E18
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    Bozena Hilko
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