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How to say “I’m very hungry “ in Slovak; 10 Slovak Idioms; Vihorlat Primeval Forest in Eastern Slovakia; S6 E12

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - April 24, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today's episode is about the Vihorlat Primeval Forest in Eastern Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson you will learn 10 Slovak idioms. You will also learn how to say “I’m very hungry “in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my short story about the enchanting old forest Vihorlat. Episode notes In to...

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My friend the Bridge of Spies spy - Part 2 (342)

Cold War Conversations - April 19, 2024 23:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Burt recounts the surreal experience of learning about Fisher's true identity from a newspaper headline, the subsequent FBI interrogations, and the emotional courtroom testimony where he struggled to reconcile his friendship with the stark reality of espionage. Burt's journey leads him to Moscow ...

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How to say “I can’t wait! “ in Slovak; Protected Primeval Forests in Slovakia; S6 E11

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today’s episode is about protected primeval forests in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words related to forests. You will also learn how to say “I can’t wait!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my dialogue about primeval forests. Episode notes In today’s episode, I’m t...

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How to say “I can’t wait! “ in Slovak; Protected Primeval Forests in Slovakia; S6 E11

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - April 17, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today’s episode is about protected primeval forests in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words related to forests. You will also learn how to say “I can’t wait!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode is my dialogue about primeval forests. Episode notes In today’s episode, I’m t...

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My friend the Bridge of Spies spy - Part 1 (341)

Cold War Conversations - April 12, 2024 23:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
In a riveting episode that peels back the layers of Cold War espionage, we sit down with Burt, an artist who unwittingly befriended a man better known as Colonel Abel, the infamous Bridge of Spies Spy who was exchanged for shot down US U2 pilot Gary Powers. Burt knew Abel as Emil Goldfuss but hi...

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How to say “I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you” in Slovak; About astronaut Gene Cernan; S6 E10

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - April 10, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today's episode is about the astronaut Gene Cernan. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about space and flying. Episode notes In t...

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How to say “I’ll keep my fingers crossed for you” in Slovak; About astronaut Gene Cernan; S6 E10

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - April 10, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today's episode is about the astronaut Gene Cernan. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words from my dialogue. You will also learn how to ask “I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about space and flying. Episode notes In t...

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A Diver Sapper in the Cold War Soviet Navy (340)

Cold War Conversations - April 05, 2024 23:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Valeriy was a Soviet Navy diver sapper and was born and raised in Kyiv, Ukraine. I have used a human translator for this episode so the main voice you will hear is my translator Galina Ryabova who was kindly funded by one of my financial supporters Valeriy opens up about his childhood, the impact...

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How to say “We could be superheroes “ in Slovak; April Month of Forests in Slovakia; S6 E9

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - April 03, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today's episode is about April, the International Month of Forests in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words related to today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “We could be superheroes! “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about forests a...

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How to say “We could be superheroes “ in Slovak; April Month of Forests in Slovakia; S6 E9

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - April 03, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today's episode is about April, the International Month of Forests in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you will learn new words related to today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “We could be superheroes! “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my short dialogue about forests a...

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Gymnastics and Pills: An East German Childhood (339)

Cold War Conversations - March 30, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Sirka offers a comprehensive exploration of life in East Germany, detailing the experiences of growing up in Neubrandenburg, the influence of the East German state and the Stasi, and the societal impacts of Mikhail Gorbachev's policies leading up to the fall of the Berlin Wall. She also talks of...

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How to say “Wishing you joyful Easter“ in Slovak; How to say “Bon appetite” in Slovak; Traditional Easter Dishes in Slovakia; S6 E8

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - March 27, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today's episode is about the traditional Easter dishes in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn new words related to today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Wishing you joyful Easter” and “Bon apetite “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my recipe for Slov...

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How to say “Wishing you joyful Easter“ in Slovak; How to say “Bon appetite” in Slovak; Traditional Easter Dishes in Slovakia; S6 E8

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - March 27, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today's episode is about the traditional Easter dishes in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn new words related to today’s topic. You will also learn how to say “Wishing you joyful Easter” and “Bon apetite “in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my recipe for Slov...

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The Soviet Afghan War (338)

Cold War Conversations - March 23, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
The Soviet-Afghan War lasted ten years between 1979-1989 and led to the deaths of between 500k and 2m Afghan civilians. I speak with Nick Geering a Russian history and language teacher. From his memories of the haunting sight of uniformed amputees in St Petersburg to the complex origins of the ...

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How to say “What do you like the most?” in Slovak; About Morena Spring Tradition in Slovakia; Spring Vocabulary; S6 E7

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - March 20, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today's episode is about the Morena spring tradition in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson we will learn and practice some new words from my Spring vocabulary. Then you will practice them in short sentences.  You will also learn how to ask “What do you like the most? “ in Slovak. Episode notes Tod...

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How to say “What do you like the most?” in Slovak; About Morena Spring Tradition in Slovakia; Spring Vocabulary; S6 E7

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - March 20, 2024 09:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today's episode is about the Morena spring tradition in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson we will learn and practice some new words from my Spring vocabulary. Then you will practice them in short sentences.  You will also learn how to ask “What do you like the most? “ in Slovak. Episode notes Tod...

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Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War on Netflix Podcast (337)

Cold War Conversations - March 20, 2024 00:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War, is a nine-part documentary series from director Brian Knappenberger, that provides a comprehensive appraisal of the events that led to the Cold War and traces the conflict around the world and through the decades. While the Cold War ended in 1991, even a ...

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Sex, spies and scandal : the John Vassall affair (336)

Cold War Conversations - March 16, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Alex Grant’s new book Sex, Spies and Scandal The John Vassall Affair has everything: a honey trap, industrial-scale espionage, journalists jailed for not revealing their sources and the first modern tabloid witch-hunt, which resulted in a ministerial resignation and almost brought down Harold Mac...

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How to say “Have a nice adventure!“ in Slovak; About the Town of Vysoké Tatry; Dialogue “Discussing Winter Fun Possibilities”; S6 E6

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - March 13, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today's episode is about the town Vysoke Tatry in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my winter vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Have a nice adventure!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about winter fun possibilities in...

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How to say “Have a nice adventure!“ in Slovak; About the Town of Vysoké Tatry; Dialogue “Discussing Winter Fun Possibilities”; S6 E6

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - March 13, 2024 09:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today's episode is about the town Vysoke Tatry in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from my winter vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Have a nice adventure!“ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find my dialogue about winter fun possibilities in...

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V-Bombers: Britain's Nuclear Frontline in the Cold War (335)

Cold War Conversations - March 09, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
V-Bombers: Britain's Nuclear Frontline in the Cold War is a new book by Dr Tony Redding that takes a deep dive into Britain's V-bomber force's operational nuclear war role. Tony reveals the intense preparations and the stark realities faced by the aircrews, who lived in a perpetual state of wart...

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How to say “Extra practice never hurts “ in Slovak; About Ski Training for Children in Slovakia; Dialogue “Learning to ski”; S6 E5

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - March 06, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
In today's episode, I’m talking about the ski training for children in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn more words from my winter vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Extra practice never hurts. “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a dialogue “Learni...

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How to say “Extra practice never hurts “ in Slovak; About Ski Training for Children in Slovakia; Dialogue “Learning to ski”; S6 E5

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - March 06, 2024 10:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
In today's episode, I’m talking about the ski training for children in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn more words from my winter vocabulary. You will also learn how to say “Extra practice never hurts. “ in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find a dialogue “Learni...

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On the Streets of Cold War Estonia fighting for Independence (334)

Cold War Conversations - March 02, 2024 00:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Timo takes us on a journey through the tumultuous events of the 1991 Soviet coup attempt, as experienced from the streets of the Baltic States. As the coup unfolds, Timo finds himself in Lithuania, planning to covertly visit the closed city of Kaliningrad. He shares the tension sharing a dining t...

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How to say “Be considerate“ in Slovak; About “White Code” and Skiing Safety in Slovakia; S6 E4

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - February 28, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today's episode is about safe skiing and “White Code” for skiing in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from the authentic Slovak material about safe skiing. You will also learn how to say “Be considerate” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the "13 ...

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How to say “Be considerate“ in Slovak; About “White Code” and Skiing Safety in Slovakia; S6 E4

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - February 28, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today's episode is about safe skiing and “White Code” for skiing in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn some words from the authentic Slovak material about safe skiing. You will also learn how to say “Be considerate” in Slovak. At the end of this episode, you can find the "13 ...

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Borderlands and Battles: A Finnish Town's Cold War Story (333)

Cold War Conversations - February 24, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Timo takes us to the remote Finnish border town of Kuusamo. He paints a vivid picture of a childhood overshadowed by his grandparent’s memories of their home lost during World War II and their proximity to the Soviet Union. As a child, he was fascinated by the invisible line that marked the end ...

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How to say “The guide must be nice. “ in Slovak; History of International Tourist Guide Day in Slovakia; Gradeability of Slovak Diminutives; S6 E3

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - February 21, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 26 ratings
Today's episode is about the history of International Tourist Guides’ Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about gradeability of Slovak diminutives . You will also learn new words related to today’s topic and how to say “The guide must be nice “in Slovak. At the end of t...

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How to say “The guide must be nice. “ in Slovak; History of International Tourist Guide Day in Slovakia; Gradeability of Slovak Diminutives; S6 E3

Learn Slovak and More Podcast - February 21, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
Today's episode is about the history of International Tourist Guides’ Day in Slovakia. In the Slovak lesson, you are going to learn about gradeability of Slovak diminutives . You will also learn new words related to today’s topic and how to say “The guide must be nice “in Slovak. At the end of t...

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Australian Cold War Maritime Air Patrols (332)

Cold War Conversations - February 17, 2024 00:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 102 ratings
Leigh joined the RAAF in 1978 to train as a pilot but was scrubbed after a few months and transitioned to training as an Air Electronics Officer (AEO) at the RAAF School of Air Navigation. He flew on the P-3C Orion and was employed in operations across the Indo-Pacific region on maritime patrol s...