{"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's Journey: Alise's Heartfelt Surprise in Stockholm","slug":"love-s-journey-alise-s-heartfelt-surprise-in-stockholm","published_at":"2026-06-01T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/love-s-journey-alise-s-heartfelt-surprise-in-stockholm","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-06-01-22-34-01-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72285653/2026_06_01_22_34_01_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Love's Journey: Alise's Heartfelt Surprise in Stockholm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-06-01-22-34-01-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgā, kur pavasara vēji dzied stipri un saule sāk sildīt zemi, Alise gaida Jāņa zvanu. En: In Rīga, where the spring winds sing strongly and the sun begins to warm the earth, Alise waits for Jānis' call. Lv: Viņa sēž kafejnīcā, skatās uz Vecrīgas bruģakmeņiem un sapņo par tuvojošos Jāņiem. En: She sits in a café, looking at the cobblestones of Vecrīga and dreaming about the upcoming Jāņi. Lv: Šī svētki viņai ir svarīgi. En: This celebration is important to her. Lv: Jānis, viņas mīļotais, kura sirds pieder Latvijai, bet darbs ir viņu aizvedis uz Stokholmu. En: Jānis, her beloved, whose heart belongs to Latvija, but whose work has taken him to Stockholm. Lv: Alise un Jānis ir kopā jau trīs gadus. En: Alise and Jānis have been together for three years. Lv: Viņu mīlestība ir stipra, taču attālums liek sirdi ilgoties. En: Their love is strong, but the distance makes the heart long. Lv: Katru dienu viņa raksta viņam īsziņas, klausās viņa balsi pa tālruni. En: Every day she writes him messages, listens to his voice over the phone. Lv: \"Šogad kopā svinēsim Jāņus,\" Jānis solīja agrā pavasarī. En: \"This year we'll celebrate Jāņi together,\" Jānis promised in early spring. Lv: Bet tagad viņam ir grūti atrast laiku, lai atgrieztos mājās. En: But now he finds it difficult to find the time to return home. Lv: Jānis sūta ziņu Alisei: \"Nezinu, vai varēšu atbraukt. En: Jānis sends a message to Alise: \"I don't know if I'll be able to come.\" Lv: \" Alise sajūt smeldzi, bet arī apņēmību. En: Alise feels an ache, but also determination. 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