{"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":"Stormy Reunions: Finding Freedom in Forgotten Manor","slug":"stormy-reunions-finding-freedom-in-forgotten-manor","published_at":"2026-07-14T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/stormy-reunions-finding-freedom-in-forgotten-manor","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-07-14-22-34-02-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72979015/2026_07_14_22_34_02_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Stormy Reunions: Finding Freedom in Forgotten Manor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-07-14-22-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Mārtiņš un Elīna stāvēja pie milzīgās, vecās muižas durvīm. En: Mārtiņš and Elīna stood by the massive, old manor door. Lv: Tas bija vasaras vakars, bet tumši mākoņi slēpās debesīs, draudot ar negaisu. En: It was a summer evening, but dark clouds lurked in the sky, threatening a storm. Lv: Abiem nebija izvēles — viņiem bija jāmeklē patvērums. En: They had no choice — they needed to seek shelter. Lv: Viņi abi zināja, ka pašiem tā grūtākā vētra vēl priekšā. En: Both knew that the most difficult storm was still ahead of them. Lv: Tā bija vētra, kas vēdīja viņu neizrunātajos vārdos un izjūtās. En: It was a storm that loomed in their unspoken words and feelings. Lv: Iekšā muižā gaiss smaržoja pēc putekļiem un sen aizmirstiem stāstiem. En: Inside the manor, the air smelled of dust and long-forgotten stories. Lv: Krēsli un galdi bija klāti ar biezām putekļu segām. En: Chairs and tables were covered with thick layers of dust. Lv: Spogulis gaitenī šķita kā logs uz pagātni, atspoguļojot ne tikai viņu sejas, bet arī visu, kas kādreiz bija starp viņiem. En: The mirror in the hallway seemed like a window to the past, reflecting not only their faces but also everything that had once been between them. Lv: Elīna klusēja, viņas acis klejoja pa istabu, meklējot kādu pavedienu. En: Elīna was silent, her eyes wandering around the room, searching for a clue. Lv: \"Šeit būs droši,\" sacīja Mārtiņš, laužoties prom no viņas skatiena. En: \"It will be safe here,\" said Mārtiņš, breaking away from her gaze. Lv: Viņš vēlējās, lai vētra piespiestu viņu aizvērt durvis un lietas, kas viņus…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Stormy Reunions: Finding Freedom in Forgotten Manor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1072,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/episodes/stormy-reunions-finding-freedom-in-forgotten-manor/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/stormy-reunions-finding-freedom-in-forgotten-manor.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}