{"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":"Love in the Storm: A Proposal on Jūrmalas Beach","slug":"love-in-the-storm-a-proposal-on-j-rmalas-beach","published_at":"2026-05-28T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/love-in-the-storm-a-proposal-on-j-rmalas-beach","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-28-22-34-01-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72216422/2026_05_28_22_34_01_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Love in the Storm: A Proposal on Jūrmalas Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-28-22-34-01-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Jūrmalas pludmale parasti ir mierīga un vēlajā pavasara pēcpusdienā tā izskatās kā no gleznas. En: The Jūrmalas beach is usually peaceful, and on a late spring afternoon, it looks like a painting. Lv: Smiltis ir siltas, un jūra maigi šalc pie kājām. En: The sand is warm, and the sea gently laps at one's feet. Lv: Elīna stāv uz pludmales, skatoties uz viļņiem. En: Elīna stands on the beach, gazing at the waves. Lv: Viņa ir pieņēmusi lēmumu — šodien viņa ierosinās Raimondam kļūt par viņa sievu. En: She has made a decision — today she will propose to Raimonds to become her husband. Lv: Viņa sirdi pārpludina mīļa sajūta, un Elīna tur dārgumu kastīti ar nelielu gredzenu. En: A tender feeling floods her heart, and Elīna holds a little treasure box with a small ring. Lv: Blakus Elīnai stāv viņas labākā draudzene Dace, kas zina par gaidāmo pasākumu. En: Next to Elīna stands her best friend Dace, who knows about the upcoming event. Lv: \"Tas ir īstais brīdis,\" Dace viegli čukst, mudinot Elīnu. En: \"This is the right moment,\" Dace whispers softly, encouraging Elīna. Lv: Raimonds, cilvēks, kuram Elīna vēlās lūgt roku, vēl nenojauš par plānu. En: Raimonds, the man Elīna wishes to ask for his hand, is still unaware of the plan. Lv: Viņš ar prieku vāc koka gabaliņus pludmales ugunskuram. En: He is happily gathering pieces of wood for a beach bonfire. Lv: Visas zīmes liecina par skaistu dienu, bet pēkšņi mainās viss. En: All signs point to a beautiful day, but suddenly everything changes. Lv: Debesis sāk tumst, un tumši mākoņi piepilda horizontu. En: The sky begins to darken, a…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Love in the Storm: A Proposal on Jūrmalas Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1008,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/episodes/love-in-the-storm-a-proposal-on-j-rmalas-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/love-in-the-storm-a-proposal-on-j-rmalas-beach.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}