{"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 Lithuanian Spring: Rekindling Friendship and Inspiration","slug":"a-lithuanian-spring-rekindling-friendship-and-inspiration","published_at":"2026-05-14T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/a-lithuanian-spring-rekindling-friendship-and-inspiration","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-05-14-07-38-19-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72001860/2026_05_14_07_38_19_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : A Lithuanian Spring: Rekindling Friendship and Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-05-14-07-38-19-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Kavos skrudinimo ceche Vilniuje oras alsavo šviežiai skrudintų pupelių kvapu. En: In the coffee roasting workshop in Vilnius, the air was filled with the scent of freshly roasted beans. Lt: Tai buvo maža, jauki vieta senamiesčio širdyje, kur žmonės dažnai būriuodavosi, ieškodami trumpo atokvėpio. En: It was a small, cozy place in the heart of the old town where people often gathered, looking for a brief respite. Lt: Šią pavasario dieną, kai Vilnius tik pradeda žydėti po ilgų šaltų mėnesių, čia susitiko du seniai pažįstami. En: On this spring day, when Vilnius was just beginning to bloom after long cold months, two old acquaintances met there. Lt: Eglė įžengė į kavinę, vos iš Londono sugrįžusi į Lietuvą. En: Eglė entered the café, having just returned from London to Lithuania. Lt: Ji buvo menininkė, kuri ieškojo naujos įkvėpimo gyslos. En: She was an artist looking for a new vein of inspiration. Lt: Prie stalelio prie lango sėdėjo Jokūbas. En: Sitting at a table by the window was Jokūbas. Lt: Jis rašė straipsnius vietiniam laikraščiui, bet pastarasis laikas jautėsi įprastu. En: He wrote articles for a local newspaper, but lately, he had been feeling a bit ordinary. Lt: Eglė ir Jokūbas nebuvo matę vienas kito jau daugelį metų. En: Eglė and Jokūbas hadn't seen each other for many years. Lt: „Egle! Kaip džiugu tave matyti! Atsimenu mūsų senas istorijas,“ – tarė Jokūbas, kai Eglė atsisėdo šalia. En: \"Egle! How wonderful to see you! I remember our old stories,\" said Jokūbas as Eglė sat down next to him. Lt: „Ir aš, Jokūbai. 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