{"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":"From Deadlines to Daylight: Trust at Freelancer's Home","slug":"from-deadlines-to-daylight-trust-at-freelancer-s-home","published_at":"2026-06-14T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/from-deadlines-to-daylight-trust-at-freelancer-s-home","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-06-14-22-34-02-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72526915/2026_06_14_22_34_02_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : From Deadlines to Daylight: Trust at Freelancer's Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-06-14-22-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Siltā vasaras diena Rīgas sirdī, Freelancer’s Home. En: A warm summer day in the heart of Rīga, Freelancer’s Home. Lv: Telpas bija piepildītas ar aizņemtiem cilvēkiem, kuri rakstīja, zīmēja un plānoja jaunas idejas. En: The rooms were filled with busy people writing, drawing, and planning new ideas. Lv: Gaiss bija pilns ar kafijas aromātu. En: The air was full of the aroma of coffee. Lv: No panorāmas logiem paveras skats uz Rīgas vecpilsētu, kas tai piešķīra īpašu dvēseli. En: From the panoramic windows, there was a view of Rīga's old town, which gave it a special soul. Lv: Ieva sēdēja pie sava galda, acu priekšā dators, kurā virpuļoja dinamiskas krāsas. En: Ieva sat at her desk, a computer in front of her with dynamic colors swirling on the screen. Lv: Viņa bija nogurusi, bet zināja, ka projektam drīz jāpabeidzas. En: She was tired, but she knew that the project had to be finished soon. Lv: Viņa nejuta pārliecību par izvēlēto karjeru, bet tieši tagad svarīgākais bija pilnveidot savu dizainu laika, kas atlikusi līdz Jāņu svētkiem. En: She wasn't confident about her chosen career, but right now, the most important thing was to perfect her design in the time left until the Jāņi festival. Lv: Blakus viņai, Maris sēdēja ar austiņām un koncentrējās uz kodu. En: Next to her, Māris sat with headphones on, focused on the code. Lv: Lai gan Māris bija harizmātisks, viņš bieži vien uztraucās par termiņu ievērošanu. En: Although Māris was charismatic, he often worried about meeting deadlines. 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