{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Lithuanian","slug":"fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","podcast_index_feed_id":6822664,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005818/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5e2ae6c153465f54bff99b8b6fcfe181.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Lithuanian 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 Lithuanian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Lithuanian 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 Trakai Castle, Hill of Crosses, or Curonian Spit? Maybe you want to speak Lithuanian with your grandparents from Vilnius? O…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:19:22.469108+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664"},"episode":{"title":"A Bond Forged in Quiet Shadows and Asthma's Breath","slug":"a-bond-forged-in-quiet-shadows-and-asthma-s-breath","published_at":"2026-07-03T22:46:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/a-bond-forged-in-quiet-shadows-and-asthma-s-breath","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-07-03-22-34-02-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72811334/2026_07_03_22_34_02_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : A Bond Forged in Quiet Shadows and Asthma's Breath Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-07-03-22-34-02-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Šilto vasaros popietės tylą pertraukė švelnus šnekesys. En: The quiet of the warm summer afternoon was interrupted by gentle conversation. Lt: Saulė, slystanti per ilgus bendrojo kambario langus, glaustėsi prie grindų ir stebėjo Roką bei Dainą, sėdinčius ant sofos. En: The sun, gliding through the large windows of the common room, caressed the floor and watched Rokas and Daina, seated on the couch. Lt: Tai buvo jų mylima vieta poilsio metu, laimingai įsismarkusi vaikų juoko ir šurmulio. En: It was their favorite spot during leisure time, happily filled with children's laughter and bustle. Lt: Šią popietę viskas buvo tyliau – gal saulė, gal karštis slegė vaikus. En: This afternoon, everything was quieter—perhaps the sun, perhaps the heat was oppressing the children. Lt: Rokas ir Daina kalbėjosi apie atostogas. En: Rokas and Daina were talking about their vacation. Lt: Rokas buvo rimtas, tačiau jo akyse atsispindėjo draugiškumas. En: Rokas was serious, yet friendliness reflected in his eyes. Lt: Daina, priešingai, buvo gyva ir linksma, tačiau pastaruoju metu kažką slėpė savyje. En: Daina, on the contrary, was lively and cheerful, yet lately, she had been hiding something within. Lt: Nors abiem jų rugpjūtis atrodė kaip svajonė, jie suprato, kad reikia atlaikyti šią karštą popietę. En: Although August seemed like a dream to both of them, they understood they had to endure this hot afternoon. Lt: Staiga Daina liovėsi šypsotis ir įkvėpė sunkiai. En: Suddenly, Daina stopped smiling and inhaled heavily. Lt: Rokas pažvelgė į ją su nerimu. 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