{"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":"Friendship on the Run: Overcoming Hurdles Together","slug":"friendship-on-the-run-overcoming-hurdles-together","published_at":"2026-05-29T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/friendship-on-the-run-overcoming-hurdles-together","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-29-22-34-01-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72235866/2026_05_29_22_34_01_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Friendship on the Run: Overcoming Hurdles Together Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-29-22-34-01-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Meža malā, kur vasaras sākuma brīze liegi šalko starp koku lapām, atrodas neliela treniņnometne. En: At the edge of the forest, where the early summer breeze gently rustles through the tree leaves, there is a small training camp. Lv: Māris un Ilze ieradušies šajā vietā, lai sagatavotos lielajam nacionālajam vieglatlētikas notikumam. En: Māris and Ilze have arrived at this place to prepare for the great national athletics event. Lv: Apkārt viss zaļo un smaržo pēc pavasara, putni čivina un debess klusa. En: Everything around is green and smells of spring; birds are chirping, and the sky is calm. Lv: Māris, sportisks un spējīgs, sapņo par vareniem starptautiskiem panākumiem. En: Māris, athletic and capable, dreams of great international success. Lv: Viņš ir apņēmības pilns, bet viņa noslēpums, sāpošā potīte, liedz viņam mieru. En: He is full of determination, but his secret, a sore ankle, robs him of peace. Lv: Savukārt, Ilze, viņa uzticamā draudzene un treniņu partnere, ir ne mazāk entuziasma pilna, bet viņa arī uztraucas par Māri. En: Meanwhile, Ilze, his faithful friend and training partner, is no less enthusiastic, but she also worries about Māris. Lv: Katru rītu nometnē sākas ar agru cēlienu un garu skrējienu pa smaržīgajiem mežiem. En: Every morning in the camp begins with an early rise and a long run through the fragrant woods. Lv: Māris soļo visiem pa priekšu ar šķietami neizsīkstošu enerģiju, bet Ilze pamanījusi, ka ik pa laikam viņa vaiga izteiksme mainās no apņēmības uz sāpēm. En: Māris strides ahead of everyone with seemingly inexhaustible energy, bu…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Friendship on the Run: Overcoming Hurdles Together Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1019,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/episodes/friendship-on-the-run-overcoming-hurdles-together/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/friendship-on-the-run-overcoming-hurdles-together.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}