{"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":342,"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":"2026-09-25T18:23:41.419839+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356"},"episode":{"title":"Facing Fears: Jānis's Journey to Support a Friend","slug":"facing-fears-j-nis-s-journey-to-support-a-friend","published_at":"2026-07-23T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/facing-fears-j-nis-s-journey-to-support-a-friend","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-07-23-07-38-19-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73121584/2026_07_23_07_38_19_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Facing Fears: Jānis's Journey to Support a Friend Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-07-23-07-38-19-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Vasara bija klāt ar saulainām dienām un putnu čivināšanu, bet Jānis nebija priecīgs. En: Summer had arrived with sunny days and the chirping of birds, but Jānis was not happy. Lv: Viņš staigāja pa ielu un domāja par Daci. Viņa klasesbiedreni, kura bija slimnīcā. En: He walked down the street thinking about Dace, his classmate who was in the hospital. Lv: Dace bija laipna un draudzīga, vienmēr uzjautrināja Jāni, kad viņš bija noskumis. En: Dace was kind and friendly, always cheered Jānis up when he was feeling down. Lv: Bet tagad viņai pašai bija vajadzīga palīdzība. En: But now she needed help herself. Lv: Jānis nevēlējās iet uz slimnīcu. En: Jānis didn't want to go to the hospital. Lv: Viņu biedēja baltais koridors un medicīnas iekārtu skaņas. En: He was afraid of the white corridors and the sounds of medical equipment. Lv: Domas par slimnīcas smaržu lika viņam sarauties. En: The thought of the hospital smell made him cringe. Lv: Taču viņš zināja, ka jāpasaka Dacei, ka viņai ir draugi. En: However, he knew he had to tell Dace that she had friends. Lv: Dacei nebija jābūt vienai viņas istabā starp sienām, kas smaržoja pēc dezinfekcijas līdzekļiem. En: Dace didn't need to be alone in her room surrounded by walls that smelled of disinfectants. Lv: Jānis devās uz parku, kur viņš bieži satikās ar Zani un Daci. En: Jānis headed to the park where he often met with Zane and Dace. Lv: Parka solā sēdēja Zane, lasot grāmatu. En: On a park bench sat Zane, reading a book. Lv: Drosmīgā, runīgā Zane bija kontrasts klusajam, pārdomu pilnajam Jānim. En: The brave, talkative Za…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Facing Fears: Jānis's Journey to Support a Friend Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1152,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/episodes/facing-fears-j-nis-s-journey-to-support-a-friend/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/facing-fears-j-nis-s-journey-to-support-a-friend.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}