{"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":"Finding Connection Under the Jāņi Moon: A Night of Heritage","slug":"finding-connection-under-the-j-i-moon-a-night-of-heritage","published_at":"2026-06-21T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/finding-connection-under-the-j-i-moon-a-night-of-heritage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-06-21-22-34-02-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72623691/2026_06_21_22_34_02_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Finding Connection Under the Jāņi Moon: A Night of Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-06-21-22-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Jāņu naktī, kad mēness gaisma apskāva Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia lauku mājas, Aleksis jutās nedaudz satraukts. En: On Jāņi night, when the moonlight embraced the Ethnographic Open-Air Museum of Latvia farmhouses, Aleksis felt a bit anxious. Lv: Visapkārt skanēja tautas mūzika, dziesmas, un cilvēki dejoja priecīgā virpulī ap dižo ugunskuru. En: All around, folk music, songs, and people danced in a joyful whirl around the grand bonfire. Lv: Viņš klejoja starp pūļiem, vērodams, kā dažādas kultūras tradīcijas atdzīvojas šajā svētku naktī. En: He wandered through the crowds, observing how different cultural traditions came to life on this festive night. Lv: Tajā pašā laikā, Inese ar Ritvaru kopā rokai rokā traucās starp vecajām guļbaļku mājiņām. En: At the same time, Inese and Ritvars hurried hand in hand between the old log cabins. Lv: Inese, par spīti dienas nogurumam, aizrautīgi pūlēja pīt vainagus, izmantojot svaigi plūktas pļavas ziedus. En: Despite being tired from the day, Inese enthusiastically tried to weave wreaths using freshly picked meadow flowers. Lv: Ritvars viņai stāstīja par mūziku un senās darba dziesmām, kas skan no skatuves otrpus laukumam. En: Ritvars told her about the music and ancient work songs echoing from the stage across the field. Lv: Kad Aleksis, ieinteresēts šajā krāšņajā apskates vietā, piegāja tuvāk, viņš tūdaļ zgremdējās redzēt Inesi ar vainagu rokās. En: When Aleksis, intrigued by this magnificent sight, approached closer, he immediately spotted Inese with a wreath in her hands. 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