{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Latvian","slug":"fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","podcast_index_feed_id":6698356,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005817/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/28734f832cc98d2a30080babfd52f59e.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Latvian listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Latvian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Latvian and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Sigulda, Riga, or Jurmala? Maybe you want to speak Latvian with your grandparents from Liepaja? Our podcast will provide you with th…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:41.959743+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356"},"episode":{"title":"A Blooming Proposal: How Love Overcame an Allergy Hurdle","slug":"a-blooming-proposal-how-love-overcame-an-allergy-hurdle","published_at":"2026-07-10T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/a-blooming-proposal-how-love-overcame-an-allergy-hurdle","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-07-10-22-34-02-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72921548/2026_07_10_22_34_02_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : A Blooming Proposal: How Love Overcame an Allergy Hurdle Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-07-10-22-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas ziedu tirgus bija pilns ar dzīvību. En: The Rīgas flower market was full of life. Lv: Saulainā diena piesaistīja daudz pircēju, kas meklēja krāšņus ziedus Jāņi svinībām. En: A sunny day attracted many buyers searching for splendid flowers for Jāņi celebrations. Lv: Jānis stāvēja tirgū ar īpašu mērķi. En: Jānis stood in the market with a special purpose. Lv: Viņš gatavojās priekšlikumam. En: He was preparing for a proposal. Lv: Līga, viņa mīļotā, to nezināja, bet viņš vēlējās darīt to īpašu. En: Līga, his beloved, didn't know it, but he wanted to make it special. Lv: Jāņa prātā bija romantiska aina – skaista puķu buķete, daudz krāsu un unikālu smaržu. En: In Jānis's mind was a romantic scene – a beautiful bouquet of flowers, full of colors and unique fragrance. Lv: Viņš ticēja, ka Līga būs sajūsma. En: He believed Līga would be thrilled. Lv: Tajā pašā laikā, Emīls, Jāņa draugs, palīdzēja izvēlēties vislabāko ziedu kombināciju. En: At the same time, Emīls, Jānis's friend, was helping him choose the best flower combination. Lv: Viņš bija drošs atbalsts. En: He was a reliable support. Lv: Tomēr, kad Jānis bija izvēlējies buķeti, viņu pārsteidza šausmīga nieze un šķaudīšana. En: However, when Jānis had chosen the bouquet, he was suddenly taken aback by a terrible itch and sneezing. Lv: Deguns un acis sāka plūst asaras, šķaudīšanas skaņa iezvanīja visu tirgu. En: His nose and eyes started to tear up, and the sound of sneezing echoed through the market. Lv: Emīls uzreiz saprata — alerģija. En: Emīls immediately realized – an allergy. 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