{"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 Midsummer Miracle: Giedrius's Journey to Love and Healing","slug":"a-midsummer-miracle-giedrius-s-journey-to-love-and-healing","published_at":"2026-06-01T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/a-midsummer-miracle-giedrius-s-journey-to-love-and-healing","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-20-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72272600/2026_06_01_07_38_20_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : A Midsummer Miracle: Giedrius's Journey to Love and Healing Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-06-01-07-38-20-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Giedrius žvelgė pro langą, norėdamas pajusti pavasario saulės šilumą. En: Giedrius looked out the window, wanting to feel the warmth of the spring sun. Lt: Jis gulėjo savo jaukioje kambario palatoje, apsuptas gėlių ir kortelių su palinkėjimais greit pasveikti. En: He lay in his cozy hospital room, surrounded by flowers and cards with wishes for a speedy recovery. Lt: Vis dėlto, širdyje jautėsi vienišas. En: Nevertheless, he felt lonely in his heart. Lt: Jo mylimoji Rūta gyvena Vilniuje, o jis dabar čia, po neseniai įvykusios operacijos. En: His beloved Rūta lives in Vilnius, while he is here now, after a recent surgery. Lt: Giedrius ilgesingai galvojo apie Rūtą. En: Giedrius longingly thought of Rūta. Lt: Kiekvieną dieną jiems kalbantis telefonu, jis jautė, kaip atstumas tarp jų darosi vis didesnis. En: Talking on the phone every day, he felt the distance between them growing bigger. Lt: Tačiau Giedrius nebuvo vienas. En: However, Giedrius was not alone. Lt: Andrius, senas draugas nuo vaikystės, dažnai lankydavo jį. En: Andrius, an old childhood friend, often visited him. Lt: Andrius mokėjo visada pakelti ūpą. En: Andrius knew how to always lift his spirits. Lt: \"Turėk kantrybės,\" sakydavo jis. En: \"Be patient,\" he would say. Lt: \"Būk stiprus ir galėsi švęsti Jonines su Rūta. En: \"Be strong, and you will celebrate Joninės with Rūta.\" Lt: \"Giedrius žinojo, kad reikia veikti. En: Giedrius knew he had to act. Lt: Jis sudarė planą. En: He made a plan. Lt: Kasdien stengėsi stiprinti sveikatą, atlikdavo pratimus, kuriuos rekomendavo gydytojai. 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