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The Blorecast

Welcome to The Blorecast – An Englishman in Slovakia, a podcast designed for learners and teachers of English who want to improve their skills while enjoying real stories and conversations. Hosted by James Blore, an experienced English teacher and founder of The School of Blore in Košice, Slovakia, this show mixes practical English learning advice with humour, cultural insights, and engaging interviews. Each episode covers useful topics for everyday communication and English exams (including

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Is Slovakia a Safe Country? My 27-Year Experience |...

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2025/12/05

Is Slovakia a safe country to live in? After 27 years of living here, I share my personal experiences with safety, weather, and everyday life on Slovak streets. From harsh winters and quirky pedestrian crossings to the one time I was accosted while bird watching, I’ll give you a realistic view of life in Slovakia.In this episode of the Blorecast, I cover: • Crime and street safety in Slovakia • What Slovak weather might throw at you • Pedestrian experiences and unusual road culture • Funny and

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11:56

Blorecast Episode 12 - This is the News - Podcast for...

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2025/11/30

This week on the Blorecast: a short, clear update on what’s been happening in Slovakia — explained in simple English for international students, expats, and anyone trying to follow Slovak news without perfect Slovak.In this episode, I talk about the recent protests in Košice, the growing tension between conservative and liberal parts of Slovak society, and some of the major political events from November — including the chalk protests, the cancelled 17 November holiday, and the controversial visit

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Blorecast Episode 11 - Andy's Back - Podcast for...

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2025/11/19

What happens when a Brit moves to Slovakia and stays (almost) forever?In this episode of The Blorecast, I’m joined once again by Andy Billingham, a long-time expat, Slovak citizen and all-round legend, to talk about:🇸🇰 Getting used to life in socialist-era Slovakia🛒 Strange supermarket rules in the 80s🥾 Hiking culture🕖 Why everyone wakes up so early🗣️ Tykanie, vykanie & the dying art of onikanieWhether you’re a Slovak curious about how foreigners see your country, or a foreigner thinking

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09:39

Blorecast Episode 10 - The Shopping - Podcast for...

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2025/11/12

When I first arrived in Slovakia back in 1998, “doing the shopping” meant visiting three or four different little shops — Potraviny Narcis for basics, Coop Jednota for salami and coffee, and Vrchovina for a litre of Cappy juice.Twenty-five years later, things look a little different. In this episode, I take a nostalgic (and slightly caffeinated) trip from those early shopping days in Humenné to Košice's supermarkets today.Along the way, I talk about how grocery shopping has changed, what British

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11:04

Blorecast Episode 09 - Bonfire Night - Podcast for...

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2025/11/05

In this episode of The Blorecast, James steps outside to enjoy a beautiful autumn day and share the surprising story behind a viral Instagram short — the infamous Slovak snail rhyme! 🐌🔥From Slimák, slimák to Šnečku, šnečku and even the brutal Serbian version, James compares how different countries talk to their snails (some nicely… some not so much). He also chats about Guy Fawkes Night, cultural quirks, and why one short video suddenly got over 200,000 views.If you enjoy British humour, Slovak

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Blorecast Episode 08 - Halloween Special - Podcast...

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2025/10/31

It's a quick one this time, featuring horror snails!⸻🌍 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.⸻🎧 Listen:

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Blorecast Episode 07 - Time Warp - Podcast for...

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2025/10/22

Why does Slovakia sometimes feel like it’s living in a different decade? And is that actually a bad thing?In this episode of The Blorecast, James Blore explores a country that has modernised rapidly yet still holds tight to its roots. From carpet beaters and top-loading washing machines to rural life, birds, mushrooms, and boars, James reflects on the pros and cons of the Slovak time warp. Comparing Slovak pragmatism with British romanticism towards nature, he asks: have Brits become too detached

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Blorecast Episode 06 - Pigging Brilliant! - Podcast...

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2025/10/14

Why do Slovaks love pigs so much? 🐷In this episode of The Blorecast, I explore Slovakia’s deep and delicious relationship with all things porcine — from schnitzels and slanina to zabíjačka and wild boars in the forest!You’ll hear stories from my early days teaching in Humenné, discover why being vegetarian used to be a challenge in 1990s Slovakia, and learn about traditional dishes, local habits, and a few wild encounters along the way.We’ll talk about:🐽 Slovak pork dishes (goulash, schnitzel,

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Blorecast Episode 05 - Citizen Andy - Podcast for...

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2025/10/08

In this episode of The Blorecast, James catches up once again with his long-time lunch companion and all-round legend, Andy Billingham, who’s now officially a Slovak citizen! 🇸🇰Andy explains why he decided to apply for citizenship, what the process involves, and how the language test went.There’s also an update on James’s charity cricket match (spoiler: he survived) and some listener shoutouts from around the world.#TheBlorecast #Slovakia #LearningEnglish #SlovakCitizenship #EnglishPodcast

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Blorecast Episode 04 - Unsporting Behaviour -...

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2025/10/03

Welcome back to the Blorecast! In Episode 4 – Unsporting Behaviour, I dive into the world of sport — despite being about the least sporty person you could imagine.This weekend is a big one in Slovakia:🏃‍♂️ The Košice Peace Marathon celebrates its 101st year – the oldest marathon in Europe and the third-oldest in the world.🏏 I’ve inexplicably agreed to play in a charity cricket match in Spišská Nová Ves (what could possibly go wrong?).This episode, I share some personal sporting stories:⚡ School PE

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09:29

Blorecast Episode 03 - Slovak Food: Carbs - Podcast...

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2025/09/24

In this episode of the Blorecast, James dives into one of the tastiest parts of Slovak cuisine – carbohydrates! From fresh Slovak bread and fluffy rožky to potato pancakes, bryndzové halušky and pirohy, this is your guided tour through Slovakia’s most comforting, filling, and downright delicious foods. 🇸🇰What you’ll hear about in this episode: • Why Slovak bread is better than UK bread • Potatoes (zemiaky, bandurky) in every possible form • Traditional Slovak dishes like bryndzové halušky,

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09:10

Blorecast Episode 02 - The Inimitable Andy B -...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of the Blorecast, James Blore sits down with his longtime friend Andy Billingham, a British bloke who has lived in Slovakia so long that he’s now officially Slovak.They talk about:how Andy ended up in Slovakia not once, but twicehis first impressions of Slovakia in 1983the places he's worked and the jobs he's doneThis episode is audio-only, as James is experimenting with different formats, but don’t worry, video episodes will be back soon!💬 Join the conversation:Do you prefer short

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Blorecast Episode 01 - Slightly Slovak - Podcast for...

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2025/09/10

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”

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Blorecast Episode 00 - An Englishman in Slovakia -...

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2025/09/02

Welcome to the very first episode of the Blorecast, a podcast for learners and teachers of English in Slovakia — and beyond! 🇸🇰🇬🇧In this episode, James Blore (teacher, podcaster, and founder of The School of Blore in Košice) shares his story of moving to Slovakia, teaching English, and launching this brand-new show. You’ll hear: • How James went from Oxford to Košice to build a language school • Why he’s starting the Blorecast now • What learners and teachers can expect in future episodes

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