{"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":"From Anxious Beginnings to Confident Graduations: Linas' Journey","slug":"from-anxious-beginnings-to-confident-graduations-linas-journey","published_at":"2026-06-11T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/from-anxious-beginnings-to-confident-graduations-linas-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-06-11-07-38-20-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72473761/2026_06_11_07_38_20_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : From Anxious Beginnings to Confident Graduations: Linas' Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-06-11-07-38-20-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Linas stovėjo prie mokyklos durų, laikydamas savo kuprinę. En: Linas stood at the school doors, holding his backpack. Lt: Jis žiūrėjo į mokyklos kiemą, kuris buvo pilnas besimokančių vaikų. En: He looked at the school's courtyard, which was full of besimokančių children. Lt: Greitai artėjo mokyklos baigimas, o mintys apie tai nepaliko jo ramybėje. En: Graduation was approaching quickly, and thoughts about it would not leave him in peace. Lt: Jis jautė nerimą dėl prasidedančio naujo gyvenimo etapo. Ir ypač dėl baigimo, kai reikės pasirodyti prieš visą mokyklą. En: He felt anxiety about the beginning of a new stage in life, especially about the graduation when he would have to appear before the entire school. Lt: Linas visuomet buvo drovus, vengdavęs dėmesio. En: Linas was always shy, avoiding attention. Lt: Todėl savaitgalį nusipirkti baigimo rūbą jam atrodė kaip kalno užkariavimas. En: Therefore, buying a graduation outfit over the weekend seemed like conquering a mountain to him. Lt: Jis žinojo, kad reikia įveikti šią užduotį ir pasirinkti drabužius, kurie suteiktų jam pasitikėjimo. En: He knew he needed to overcome this task and choose clothes that would give him confidence. Lt: Šeštadienio rytą, Linas susitiko su Rūta prie prekybos centro. En: On Saturday morning, Linas met with Rūta at the shopping center. Lt: Rūta visada buvo energinga ir drąsi. En: Rūta was always energetic and brave. Lt: Ji pažadėjo padėti Linui ir kartu apsipirkti. En: She had promised to help Linas and go shopping together. 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