{"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":"Unearth Hidden Secrets: A Treasure Hunt in Dubrovnik","slug":"unearth-hidden-secrets-a-treasure-hunt-in-dubrovnik","published_at":"2026-05-30T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356/unearth-hidden-secrets-a-treasure-hunt-in-dubrovnik","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-latvian-6698356","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-30-22-34-02-lv","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72255318/2026_05_30_22_34_02_lv_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Unearth Hidden Secrets: A Treasure Hunt in Dubrovnik Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-05-30-22-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Dubrovnikā, vēlā pavasara pēcpusdienā, saules stari rotaļājās ar senajām akmens sienām. En: In Dubrovnikā, on a late spring afternoon, the sun's rays played with the ancient stone walls. Lv: Tūristi klīst pa vecpilsētas šaurajām ielām, priecājoties par Vidusjūras šarmu. En: Tourists wandered through the narrow streets of the old town, enjoying the Mediterranean charm. Lv: Starp viņiem, Jānis un Agnese pastaigājās, bērnības draugi, rūpīgi pētīdami katru nostūri. En: Among them, Jānis and Agnese walked, childhood friends, carefully exploring every corner. Lv: Jānis, zināms par savu piedzīvojumu meklētāja garu, bija devies uz Horvātiju, lai piedzīvotu kaut ko jaunu. En: Jānis, known for his adventurous spirit, had traveled to Horvātija to experience something new. Lv: Viņš sparīgi virzījās uz priekšu, savukārt Agnese, prātīgākā no abiem, sekoja viņam, piesardzīgi vēljoties pēc pārmaiņām savā ikdienā. En: He moved forward eagerly, while Agnese, the more cautious of the two, followed him, cautiously yearning for changes in her daily life. Lv: \"Skaties, Agnese! En: \"Look, Agnese!\" Lv: \" Jāņa acis iemirdzējās, kad starp veciem papīriem kādā antikvariātā viņš atrada vecu, piedzīvojumus sološu karti. En: Jānis's eyes twinkled when he found an old, adventure-promising map among the old papers in an antique shop. Lv: Karte rādīja pazemes ejas zem Dubrovnikas. En: The map showed underground passages beneath Dubrovnikā. Lv: \"Tas izskatās pēc apslēptas mantas kartes! En: \"It looks like a treasure map!\" Lv: \" Jānis nodrebēja no satraukuma. 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