Blorecast Episode 01 - Slightly Slovak - Podcast for English Learners

How does a Brit become “a little bit Slovak”? In this first episode of the Blorecast, James Blore shares three Slovak habits he’s picked up over 27 years: taking shoes off indoors, eating big lunches, and learning the Slovak language.Welcome to the first full episode of the Blorecast – a podcast for learners and teachers of English in Slovakia — and beyond! 🇸🇰🇬🇧After a quick introduction to my journey to Slovakia in Episode 0, today I’m diving into three ways I’ve become “a little bit Slovak” over the past 27 years:👞 Shoes – why wearing them indoors in the UK was normal, but in Slovakia it’s a huge no-no.🥣 Lunch – how I shifted from British sandwiches and a big dinner to the Slovak two-course midday feast.🗣️ Language – my ongoing attempt to master Slovak cases and sound less like a bumbling foreigner.If you’ve lived abroad, you’ll know how certain habits slowly creep in – sometimes without you even noticing. But which ones stick, and which ones never will?👉 I’d love to hear from you! What’s one local custom you’ve adopted, and what’s one you’ll never get used to? Share your stories in the comments.⸻🌍 About the BlorecastThe Blorecast is a podcast from The School of Blore in Košice, Slovakia. It’s about life, culture, language, and exams – all served up with a dose of humour and storytelling. Whether you’re learning English, preparing for Cambridge exams, or just curious about life in Slovakia, you’ll find something here.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!⸻📌 Find out more at: https://blore.sk/📧 Contact: [email protected]👍 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blore.sk📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bloreskOur theme tune is Ode to Joy – Heavy Edition, written specially for us by the most excellent dafteaux: https://youtu.be/rU6nLowrtmEThe funky breakbeat drum loop is by Alexander, used under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License: http://www.orangefreesounds.com/vintage-drum-and-organ-beat-87-bpm/