{"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":"Secrets and Science: Aldis' Dilemma in the Hidden Lab","slug":"secrets-and-science-aldis-dilemma-in-the-hidden-lab","published_at":"2026-06-10T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/secrets-and-science-aldis-dilemma-in-the-hidden-lab","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-06-10-22-34-01-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72467524/2026_06_10_22_34_01_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Secrets and Science: Aldis' Dilemma in the Hidden Lab Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-06-10-22-34-01-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Aldis stāvēja pie loga un vēroja, kā saules stari spēlējas koku galotnēs. En: Aldis stood by the window, watching how the sunbeams played on the treetops. Lv: Viņam bija zināms satraukums – vasaras brīvlaiks viņam nozīmēja iespēju īstenot sapni. En: He was a bit anxious—summer break meant the opportunity to fulfill a dream for him. Lv: Viņa sapnis – vasaras prakse slepenajā laboratorijā, kas bija paslēpta pašas Latvijas laukos, mūžzaļu koku ielokā. En: His dream—a summer internship at a secret lab hidden in the countryside of Latvija, nestled among evergreen trees. Lv: Neviens īsti nezināja, ko tur dara, bet ikviens zināja – tā ir prestiža vieta. En: No one really knew what went on there, but everyone knew it was a prestigious place. Lv: Madara, Alda universitātes draudzene, teica: \"Jābrauc! En: Madara, Aldis' university friend, said: \"You must go!\" Lv: \" Viņa vienmēr atbalstīja Aldi un bija pārliecināta, ka šī ir viņa iespēja. En: She always supported Aldis and was convinced this was his chance. Lv: Jānis, draugs un kolēģis, piebilda: \"Bet nepieļauj kļūdas. En: Jānis, a friend and colleague, added: \"But don't make mistakes. Lv: Tie ir nopietni cilvēki. En: They are serious people.\" Lv: \" Aldis zināja, ka ceļš līdz laboratorijai ir izaicinājums, bet viņa interesi un zinātkāri nevarēja apstādināt neviena grūtība. En: Aldis knew that the path to the lab would be challenging, but his curiosity and interest could not be stopped by any difficulty. Lv: Siltajā Jāņu vakarā Aldis nosprieda, ka laiks rīkoties. 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