{"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":"Reviving Jāņi: A Belated Celebration Amid Autumn's Charm","slug":"reviving-j-i-a-belated-celebration-amid-autumn-s-charm","published_at":"2026-09-21T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/reviving-j-i-a-belated-celebration-amid-autumn-s-charm","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-09-21-07-38-19-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75275298/2026_09_21_07_38_19_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Reviving Jāņi: A Belated Celebration Amid Autumn's Charm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-09-21-07-38-19-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas Centrāltirgus jau no paša rīta burzās ar cilvēkiem. En: Rīgas Centrāltirgus is bustling with people from early morning. Lv: Rudens vējš maigi rausta tirgus teltis, izplatot lapu smaržu. En: The autumn wind gently tugs at the market tents, spreading the scent of leaves. Lv: Pirms dažiem mēnešiem Midsommer bija pagājis, bet Inese gribēja rīkot svētkus saviem draugiem. En: A few months ago, Midsommer had passed, but Inese wanted to host a celebration for her friends. Lv: Viņi bija pārāk aizņemti ar vasaras eksāmeniem, lai svinētu laikā. En: They were too busy with summer exams to celebrate on time. Lv: \"Kā mums veiksies? En: \"How will we fare?\" Lv: \" domā Inese, uzmanīgi pārskatot tirgus plauktus. En: Inese wonders, carefully browsing the market stalls. Lv: Viņai blakus stāv Mārcis un Rūta. En: Next to her stand Mārcis and Rūta. Lv: Mārcis ir pilns enerģijas, atsaucīgi pārceļoties no vienas vietas uz otru, kamēr Rūta uzmanīgi apskata cenu zīmes. En: Mārcis is full of energy, eagerly moving from place to place, while Rūta carefully examines the price tags. Lv: Viņiem atliek vien sajust rudens smaržu un mesties meklēt Jāņu svētku piederumus. En: They have nothing left to do but feel the scent of autumn and dive into finding Jāņu festival accessories. Lv: \"Neesmu pārliecināta, ka te būs kas piemērots,\" saka Rūta, lēni staigājot starp stendiem. En: \"I'm not sure there will be anything suitable here,\" says Rūta, slowly strolling between the stands. Lv: \"Jāņi ir saistīti ar vasaru, ogām un sauli. 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