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Bozena Hilko

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

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How to say “Our Olympians are our heroes.“ in Slovak; Notable Placements & Performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics; Comparison of Slovak Feminine Adjectives; S10E4

Today's episode is about the notable placements & performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the feminine gender. You will also learn how to say “Our Olympians are our heroes. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the notable placements & performances from the 2026 Winter Olympics. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the feminine gender. You will also learn how to say “Our Olympians are our heroes. Slovak lesson 1. Moja matka je mladšia ako tvoja. (My mother is younger than yours.) 2. Moja sestra je najmladšia zo všetkých. (My sister is the youngest of all.) 3. Dnešná porada bola dlhšia ako včera. (Today's meeting was longer than yesterday's.) 4. To bola najdlhšia prednáška tohto semestra. (That was the longest lecture of this semester.) 5. Náša lipa je vyššia ako susedova. (Our linden tree is taller than our neighbor's.) 6. Lipa na konci ulice je najvyššia zo všetkých. (The linden tree at the end of the street is the tallest of all.) 7. Mikaela Shiffrinova bola rýchlejšia ako Petra Vlhová. (Mikaela Shiffrin was faster than Petra Vlhová.) 8. Ktorá lyžiarka je najrýchlejšia na svete? (Which female skier is the fastest in the world?) 9. Naši olympionici sú naši hrdinovia. (Our Olympians are our heroes.) Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:31 Results from the 2026 Winter Olympics 09:13 Fun fact 1 14:14 Fun fact 2 15:01 Fun fact 3 15:53 Fun fact4 16:48 Slovak lesson 21:31 Practice some sentences 25:54 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

28 min
FEB 18

How to say “Who is the fastest in the world? “ in Slovak; History of Winter Sports in Slovakia; Comparison of Slovak Masculine Adjectives; S10E3

Today's episode is about the history of winter sports in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the masculine gender. You will also learn how to ask “Who is the fastest in the world? “in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the history of winter sports in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn the comparative form of Slovak adjectives in the masculine gender. You will also learn how to ask “Who is the fastest in the world? “in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1. Môj otec je starší ako tvoj. (My father is older than yours.) 2. Môj dedo je najstarší zo všetkých. (My grandfather is the oldest of all.) 3. Dnešný výklad bol dlhší ako včera. (Today's lecture was longer than yesterday's.) 4. To bol najdlhší deň môjho života. (That was the longest day of my life.) 5. Môj pes je múdrejší ako tvoj. (My dog is smarter than yours.) 6. Šalamún bol najmúdrejší zo všetkých. (Solomon was the wisest of all.) 7. Náš dom je vyšší ako susedov. (Our house is higher than our neighbors'.) 8. On je najvyšší študent v triede. (He is the tallest student in the class.) 9. Peter je rýchlejší ako Jaro. (Peter is faster than Jaro.) 10. Kto je najrýchlejší na svete? (Who is the fastest in the world?) Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:28 About the history of winter sports in Slovakia 12:57 Slovak lesson 17:48 Practice sentences 25:52 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

28 min
FEB 11

How to say “Love blooms in every season” in Slovak; Valentine’s Day Before Valentines; Nobility’s Valentine Celebration in 19th-Century; S10E2

Today's episode is about Valentine celebrations of the nobility in 19th-century Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Love blooms in every season.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about a Valentine ball dance. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Valentine celebrations of the nobility in 19th-century Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn a few new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to say “Love blooms in every season.“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short story about a Valentine ball dance. Slovak lesson 1. stretnúť sa (to meet) 2. zdať sa (to seem) 3. krúžiť (to circulate) 4. viesť (to lead) 5. šíriť sa (to spread) 6. zmeniť (to change) 7. zapôsobiť (to impress) 8. spojiť (to connect) 9. požiadať (to request) 10. tvrdiť (to assert) 11. trvať na niečom (to insist) 12. nechávať (to leave, to let) 13. kvitnúť (to bloom) 14. Slovak proverb: Láska kvitne v každom období. (Love blooms in every season.) Timestamps 00:37 Introduction to the episode 02:37 Valentine celebrations in the past 05:34 Fun fact 10:59 Slovak lesson 16:10 Valentine story in Slovak 18:39 Valentine story in English 20:54 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

23 min
FEB 4

How to say “Do you remember it? “ in Slovak; History of Fašiangy Dance Balls in Slovakia; Story: Night No One Was Supposed to Remember; S10E1

Today's episode is about the history of carnival dance balls in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some new words from my story. You will also learn how to ask “Do you remember it? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my story about the night that no one was supposed to remember. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the history of carnival dance balls in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some new words from my story. You will also learn how to ask “Do you remember it? “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my story in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1. príbeh (story) 2. kaštieľ (mansion) 3. vonku (outside) 4. vnútri (inside) 5. tajomstvo (secret) 6. grófka (countess) 7. neznámy muž (unknown man) 8. nezvyčajné (unusual) 9. žartovať (to joke) 10. nečakane (unexpected) 11. úprimne (sincerely) 12. sľub, sľuby (promise, promises) 13. klebety (gossip) 14. pamätať si / zapamätať si (to remember) 15. Pamätáš si to? / Pamätáte si to? (Do you remember it?) Timestamps 00:35 Introduction to the episode 02:27 About the dance balls history 10:19 Slovak lesson - vocabulary 15:35 My story in Slovak 18:53 Translation of my story into English 21:44 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

24 min
JAN 28

How to say “Slovak endings show the meanings” in Slovak; Types of Slovak sentences by Structure; Word Order in Slovak; S9E26 Bonus 4

Today's episode is about types of Slovak sentences by structure. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the word order of Slovak Sentences. You will also learn how to say “Slovak endings show the meanings.“ Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about types of Slovak sentences by structure. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about the word order of Slovak Sentences. You will also learn how to say “Slovak endings show the meanings.“ Slovak lesson A. Types of Slovak sentences by structure B. Word Order in Slovak C. Vocabulary 1. jednoduchá veta (simple sentence) 2. zložená veta (compound sentence) 3. súvetie (complex sentence) 4. priraďovacie súvetie (associative clauses) 5. podraďovacie súvetie (subordinate clauses) 6. slovosled (word order) 7. pád / pádové číslo (case) 8. koncovka (ending) 9. dôraz (emphasis) 10. štýl (style) 11. emócia (emotion) 12. význam (meaning) 13. Slovenské koncovky ukazujú význam. (Slovak endings show the meanings.) Timestamps 00:36 Introduction to the episode 02:24 Types of Slovak sentences by structure 06:36 Word Order in Slovak 11:03 Vocabulary 16:10 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

18 min
JAN 21

How to say “Slovaks love double negatives” in Slovak; Basic Rules for Creating Slovak Sentences; Parts of Speech of Slovak sentences; S9E25 Bonus 3

Today's episode is about basic rules for creating Slovak sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about parts of speech of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to say “Slovaks love double negatives“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about basic rules for creating Slovak sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn about parts of speech of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to say “Slovaks love double negatives“ in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1. slovné druhy (parts of speech) 2. ohybné slovné druhy (inflected) 3. neohybné slovné druhy (uninflected) 4. podstatné meno (noun) 5. prídavné meno (adjective) 6. zámeno (pronoun) 7. číslovka (numeral) 8. sloveso (verb) 9. príslovka (adverb) 10. predložka (preposition) 11. spojka (conjunction) 12. častica (particle) 13. citoslovce (interjection) 14. Slováci milujú / zbožňujú dvojité zápory. (Slovaks love double negatives.) Episode notes 00:37 Intro 02:27 Parts of speech of Slovak sentences 08:19 Parts of speech - Practice 13:29 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

15 min
JAN 14

How to say “Let's build a sentence” in Slovak; Key elements of Slovak sentences; S9E24 Bonus 2

Today's episode is about the structure of Slovak sentences. So, in the Slovak lesson, you will learn key elements of a Slovak Sentence. You will also learn how to say “Let's build a sentence.“ in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about the structure of Slovak sentences. So, in the Slovak lesson, you will learn key elements of a Slovak Sentence. You will also learn how to say “Let's build a sentence.“ in Slovak. Slovak lesson 1. vetné členy (sentence elements or parts) 2. podmet (subject) 3. prísudok (predicate) 4. predmet (object) 5. priamy predmet (direct object) 6. nepriamy predmet (indirect object) 7. príslovkové určenie (adverbial modifier) 8. čas (time) 9. miesto (place) 10. spôsob (manner) 11. dôvod / príčina (reason) 12. prívlastok (attribute) 13. Poďme zostaviť vetu. (Let's build a sentence.) Timestamps 00:38 Introduction to the episode 03:23 Key elements of Slovak sentences 11:43 Vocabulary 16:03 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

18 min
JAN 7

How to ask “Where do you live?” in Slovak; How to say “May you be successful! in Slovak; Basic Types of Slovak Sentences; S9E23 Bonus 1

Today's episode is about Slovak Sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn what makes a sentence in Slovak and what are basic types of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Where do you live?“ and how to say “May you be successful!” in Slovak. Episode notes In today's episode, I’m talking about Slovak Sentences. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn what makes a sentence in Slovak and what are basic types of Slovak sentences. You will also learn how to ask “Where do you live?“ and how to say “May you be successful!” in Slovak. Slovak lesson Types of sentences by purpose a) Declarative sentences (oznamovacie vety) b) Interrogative sentences (opytovacie vety) c) Imperative sentences (rozkazovacie vety) d) Exclamatory sentences (zvolacie vety) e) Wishful sentences (želacie vety) Sentences 1. Bývam v Bratislave. (I live in Bratislava.) 2. Dnes je pondelok. (Today is Monday.) 3. Kde bývaš? (Where do you live?) 4. Máš čas? (Do you have time?) 5. Poď sem! (Come here!) 6. Prosím, zatvor dvere. (Please close the door.) 7. To je super! (That’s great!) 8. Aká krása! (What a beauty!) 9. Nech sa ti darí! (May you be successful!). 10. Kde bývaš? / Kde bývate? (Where do you live?) Timestamps 00:43 Introduction to the episode 02:38 Short announcement 03:48 Slovak lesson 07:34 Sentences 12:00 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

14 min

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How to say "Please" and "Thank you" in Slovak S1 Trailer

In this episode you will learn how to say “Please” and “Thank you” in Slovak, plus a few more expressions that you will hear throughout all of my episodes. Episodes notes This is Season 1 and we are starting with basic Slovak words and phrases. In the following seasons we will move to more advanced material. This podcast is for anyone who wants to learn Slovak, but maybe doesn’t know where to start. It's also for everyone who already tried to learn Slovak, but didn’t succeed in it. Or perhaps you just want to refresh what you learned some time ago. In each episode you will learn and expand your vocabulary, practice the pronunciation of the words and phrases, get some grammar (only when needed), and get an explanation of cultural differences. As a BONUS, you get to hear some interesting facts, stories, or other information about anything Slovak. Refer to the timestamps below to skip to the section you are interested in: 00:24 - Introduction to the podcast 01:02 - Who is this podcast for? 01:25 - What to expect in each episode 02:00 - Fun fact 02:37 - My beliefs 03:45 - Slovak lesson 6:03 - Recap of the Slovak words and expressions 8:47 - My little advice Slovak words and expressions 1. Prosím - Please 2. Ďakujem - Thank you 3. Prosím, zopakujte - Please, repeat 4. Poďme na to! - Let's go after it! 5. To je všetko pre dnešok - That is all for today 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

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9 min

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6 Ratings

Super Useful for Learning Slovak!

07/08/2022

Edubsya

The episodes are just the right length in terms of what they focus on and are what I would call ‘bite sized’ to listen to on a commute to work etc. Bozena is a super upbeat and positive person so it’s quite easy to listen to the episodes in addition to what you learn.

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

Creator

Bozena Hilko
Years Active

2021 - 2026
Episodes

242
Rating

Clean
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