{"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":"Balancing Acts: Crafting Success Between Family and Dreams","slug":"balancing-acts-crafting-success-between-family-and-dreams","published_at":"2026-06-14T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/balancing-acts-crafting-success-between-family-and-dreams","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-06-14-07-38-20-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72520523/2026_06_14_07_38_20_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : Balancing Acts: Crafting Success Between Family and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-06-14-07-38-20-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Vilniaus viduryje stūkso Freelancer’s Home Kavinė. En: In the middle of Vilnius stands the Freelancer’s Home Café. Lt: Tai vieta, kur kavos kvapas švelniai maišosi su kūrybingos energijos pulsavimu. En: It is a place where the aroma of coffee gently blends with the pulsation of creative energy. Lt: Čia susėdę žmonės įnikę į savo kompiuterius, tyrinėja naujas idėjas ir kuria ateities vizijas. En: Here, people sit absorbed in their computers, exploring new ideas and creating visions for the future. Lt: Saulės spinduliai žaidžia ant medinių grindų, sukurdami jaukumo jausmą. En: Sunlight plays on the wooden floors, creating a sense of coziness. Lt: Daina, keturiasdešimtmetė laisva grafikos dizainerė, mėgsta šią vietą. En: Daina, a forty-year-old freelance graphic designer, loves this place. Lt: Ji atsineša savo nešiojamąjį kompiuterį ir, įprovokuota profesionalaus entuziazmo, ieško įkvėpimo. En: She brings her laptop and, fueled by professional enthusiasm, searches for inspiration. Lt: Daina myli savo darbą, tačiau namie viskas kitaip. En: Daina loves her work, but at home, everything is different. Lt: Sugrįžusi po darbo dienos, ji randa Liną ir Milda šmėkštavo prie durų. En: After a day's work, she finds Linas and Milda hovering by the door. Lt: Linas, Dainos vyras, ir Milda, jų penkerių metų dukra, visuomet laukia, kada mama grįš. En: Linas, Daina's husband, and Milda, their five-year-old daughter, always wait for when mom will return. Lt: Dainai tenka derinti darbus su šeimos pareigomis. En: Daina has to balance work with family responsibilities. 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