{"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":"Homecoming by the Baltijas Jūra: An Autumnal Reunion","slug":"homecoming-by-the-baltijas-j-ra-an-autumnal-reunion","published_at":"2026-09-13T22:48:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/homecoming-by-the-baltijas-j-ra-an-autumnal-reunion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-09-13-22-34-01-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75108164/2026_09_13_22_34_01_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Homecoming by the Baltijas Jūra: An Autumnal Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-09-13-22-34-01-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Baltijas jūras krastā, kur vēji dzied savu rudens dziesmu un jūra skaita mūžīgo vilņu vēstis, Agnese pirmo reizi pēc daudziem gadiem staigā pa dzimto zemi. En: On the shores of the Baltijas jūra, where the winds sing their autumn song and the sea recounts the eternal messages of the waves, Agnese is walking on her native land for the first time in many years. Lv: Dzeltens un oranžs lapu paklājs mīkstina viņas soļus, un mājās ilgu sajūta piepilda viņas sirdi. En: A yellow and orange carpet of leaves softens her steps, and a feeling of longing for home fills her heart. Lv: Agnese jau sen ir vēlējusies atgriezties, bet neuzdrošinājās. En: Agnese had long wanted to return, but she did not dare. Lv: Tagad viņa ir šeit, atbildējusi uz aicinājumu no savas māsas Ilzes un brāļa Mārtiņa apciemot veco ģimenes māju krasta malā. En: Now she is here, responding to an invitation from her sister Ilze and brother Mārtiņš to visit the old family home by the shore. Lv: Šī mājvieta ir tikpat mājīga kā viņa atceras, ar koka paneļiem un uguns krāsnīti, kuru siltums aptver visu, kas atrodas apkārt. En: This dwelling is just as cozy as she remembers, with wooden panels and a fireplace, whose warmth embraces everything around. Lv: Ilze un Mārtiņš sēž virtuvē, kur čalojoša tējkanna nepieklusina viņu siltās sarunas. En: Ilze and Mārtiņš sit in the kitchen, where a whistling kettle does not quiet their warm conversations. Lv: Kad Agnese ienāk, viņa jūt kā mazs vēsumss riebjas starp viņiem. En: When Agnese enters, she feels a small chill creeping between them. Lv: Tas ir vecu nesaskaņu…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Homecoming by the Baltijas Jūra: An Autumnal Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfictio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":989,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/episodes/homecoming-by-the-baltijas-j-ra-an-autumnal-reunion/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/homecoming-by-the-baltijas-j-ra-an-autumnal-reunion.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}