{"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":"Embracing Change: Family Bonds Across Horizons","slug":"embracing-change-family-bonds-across-horizons","published_at":"2026-05-09T07:51:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/embracing-change-family-bonds-across-horizons","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-05-09-07-38-19-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71934325/2026_05_09_07_38_19_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : Embracing Change: Family Bonds Across Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-05-09-07-38-19-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Baltijos jūros bangos ritmingai daužosi į Palangos smėlėtą krantą. En: The waves of the Baltijos jūra rhythmically crash against the sandy shore of Palanga. Lt: Aplink sklinda gaivus pavasario kvapas. En: The fresh scent of spring wafts around. Lt: Eglė, Darius ir Milda susirenka čia kiekvieną pavasarį. En: Eglė, Darius, and Milda gather here every spring. Lt: Jų motina to norėjo. En: Their mother wanted it that way. Lt: Ji labai mylėjo šią vietą. En: She loved this place very much. Lt: Saulė pamažu slenka link horizonto, šviesdama šiltu orandžiniu atspalviu. En: The sun slowly drifts towards the horizon, casting a warm orange hue. Lt: Eglė atsistoja pirmoji. En: Eglė is the first to stand up. Lt: Ji žiūri į brolį ir seserį. En: She looks at her brother and sister. Lt: „Esame čia dėl mamos“, taria ji švelniai. En: “We are here for mom,” she says gently. Lt: „Norėčiau, kad visada būtume kartu.“ En: “I wish we could always be together.” Lt: Darius sukryžiavo rankas. En: Darius crosses his arms. Lt: Jis žvelgia į jūrą. En: He looks out at the sea. Lt: „Galbūt kitais metais negalėsiu atvykti, Egle“, sako jis. En: “Maybe I won't be able to come next year, Egle,” he says. Lt: „Noriu pamatyti pasaulį.“ En: “I want to see the world.” Lt: Milda nuleidžia akis į smėlį. En: Milda lowers her eyes to the sand. Lt: Ji tyliai sako: „Mums svarbu būti kartu. En: She quietly says, “It's important for us to be together. Lt: Aš labai vertinu šias akimirkas.“ En: I really cherish these moments.” Lt: Eglė nusprendžia kalbėti nuoširdžiai. En: Eglė decides to speak sincerely. Lt: „Aš…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : Embracing Change: Family Bonds Across Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":991,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/episodes/embracing-change-family-bonds-across-horizons/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/embracing-change-family-bonds-across-horizons.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}