{"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":342,"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":"2026-09-25T18:24:28.021036+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664"},"episode":{"title":"Beyond the School Walls: A Secret Voyage to Friendship","slug":"beyond-the-school-walls-a-secret-voyage-to-friendship","published_at":"2026-09-18T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/beyond-the-school-walls-a-secret-voyage-to-friendship","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-09-18-07-38-20-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75202134/2026_09_18_07_38_20_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : Beyond the School Walls: A Secret Voyage to Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-09-18-07-38-20-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Vilniaus internate rudens popietė skleidėsi ramiai. En: An autumn afternoon unfolded peacefully at the Vilniaus boarding school. Lt: Geltoni medžio lapai švelniai pleveno ant takelio. En: Yellow leaves gently fluttered onto the path. Lt: Saulės spinduliai mirgėjo pro mokyklos langus. En: Sunbeams shimmered through the school's windows. Lt: Marius žiūrėjo pro langą, svajodamas apie laisvę. En: Marius looked out the window, dreaming of freedom. Lt: Jis troško pabėgti į Kuršių neriją. En: He longed to escape to the Kuršių nerija. Lt: Ten, kur smėlio kopos susitinka su jūra. En: There, where the sand dunes meet the sea. Lt: Ruta, sėdėdama šalia, gilinosi į knygą, bet klausėsi paslapčiomis. En: Ruta, sitting next to him, was engrossed in a book but listened clandestinely. Lt: „Ruta, ką manai apie išvyką į Kuršių neriją šį savaitgalį?“ - paklausė Marius, šiek tiek jaudindamasis. En: “Ruta, what do you think about a trip to Kuršių nerija this weekend?” Marius asked, somewhat nervously. Lt: Ruta nustebusi pakėlė galvą. En: Ruta lifted her head in surprise. Lt: „Tu žinai taisykles, Marius. En: “You know the rules, Marius. Lt: Be leidimo išvykti negalima.“ En: We can't leave without permission.” Lt: „Bet ... tai būtų mokslinė ekspedicija,“ - su šypsena pasiūlė Marius. En: “But… it would be a scientific expedition,” Marius proposed with a smile. Lt: - „Tiesiog pagalvokime, kiek daug sužinotume apie smėlio kopas ir augaliją.“ En: “Just think about how much we could learn about the sand dunes and vegetation.” Lt: Ruta nusišypsojo, nors nedrąsiai. 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