{"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":"Healing Tides: A Sibling Reunion on Jūrmala Beach","slug":"healing-tides-a-sibling-reunion-on-j-rmala-beach","published_at":"2026-05-12T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/healing-tides-a-sibling-reunion-on-j-rmala-beach","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-12-07-38-19-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71972027/2026_05_12_07_38_19_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Healing Tides: A Sibling Reunion on Jūrmala Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-12-07-38-19-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Jūrmala pludmale klusa un mierīga. En: The Jūrmala beach was quiet and peaceful. Lv: Vieglas viļņus mīļi šalc pret smiltīm. En: Gentle waves lovingly lapped against the sand. Lv: Pavasara vējš viegli plivināja Artisa matu šķipsnas. En: The spring wind lightly tousled Artis's hair. Lv: Šodien bija īpaša diena - atkalapvienošanās ar ģimeni pēc ilga laika. En: Today was a special day - a reunion with family after a long time. Lv: Artis nupat bija atgriezies no ārzemēm. En: Artis had just returned from abroad. Lv: Viņš vēlējās atkal sajust māju siltumu un atcerēties bērnības laimes mirkļus. En: He wanted to feel the warmth of home again and remember the happy moments of his childhood. Lv: Liga, viņa vecākā māsa, stāvēja pludmalē un skatījās uz vilni. En: Liga, his older sister, stood on the beach, looking at the waves. Lv: Viņa joprojām juta skaudību par Artisa panākumiem. En: She still harbored envy for Artis's success. Lv: Viņu tēvs, Jānis, no krasta vēroja savus bērnus. En: Their father, Jānis, watched his children from the shore. Lv: Viņš zināja, ka jāuztur ģimenes saikne, lai arī kur dzīves ceļi abus bērnus aizvestu. En: He knew that the family bond must be maintained, no matter where life's paths took both children. Lv: Šodienas ģimenes pikniks bija svarīgs. En: Today's family picnic was important. Lv: Artis piegāja pie Ligas. En: Artis approached Liga. Lv: \"Sveika, māsa,\" viņš teica ar smaidu. En: \"Hello, sister,\" he said with a smile. Lv: Liga paskatījās uz viņu, sajūtot vecās rētu sāpes. En: Liga looked at him, feeling the old wounds' pain. Lv: \"Tu tagad…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Healing Tides: A Sibling Reunion on Jūrmala Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1028,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/episodes/healing-tides-a-sibling-reunion-on-j-rmala-beach/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/healing-tides-a-sibling-reunion-on-j-rmala-beach.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}