Slovakia Today, English Language Current Affairs Programme from Slovak Radio

Experts say that walking to school independently helps children develop self-confidence, responsibility and social skills. Yet many parents remain hesitant, concerned that public spaces and traffic conditions are not safe enough for their children. The Metropolitan Institute of Bratislava's Mesto pre deti (City for Children) project aims to change that by combining urban planning, traffic solutions and community participation to create safer and more accessible streets for everyone. Today, we talk with the project's lead urbanist Sandra Štasselová, MIB architect Marianna Páleníková, and parenting counsellor Martina Vagačová. In a playful Children’s Day episode of Slovak Sound Check, we learn useful vocabulary connected to playground activities while keeping things fun, and beginner-friendly.