{"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? 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En: In the Vilnius Old Town, nestled among old brick buildings, hides a small shelter. Lt: Ten kvepia senomis knygomis ir vyšnių žiedais, pavasarį dengiančiais akmeninius takus. En: The scent of old books and cherry blossoms, which cover the stone paths in spring, fills the air. Lt: Pavasaris čia visuomet atneša naujo gyvenimo pažadą, vaikų juoką ir muzikinį šurmulį. En: Spring always brings the promise of new life here, with children's laughter and musical commotion. Lt: Jurgis, dvylikos metų berniukas, su blizgančiomis rudomis akimis, gyvena šioje prieglaudoje. En: Jurgis, a twelve-year-old boy with sparkling brown eyes, lives in this shelter. Lt: Jis drovus ir mąslus, mėgsta piešti ir svajoti apie šeimą. En: He is shy and thoughtful, loves to draw, and dreams of having a family. Lt: Artėjo mokyklos metų pabaigos koncertas ir paroda – didelis įvykis prieglaudoje. En: The end-of-school-year concert and exhibition – a significant event at the shelter – was approaching. Lt: Scenoje repetuojantys vaikai, klegesys koridoriuose. En: Kids rehearsed on stage, and the corridors buzzed with noise. Lt: Jurgio mintyse viena: jis nori, kad jo piešiniai būtų parodyti. En: Jurgis had one thought in his mind: he wanted his drawings to be shown. Lt: Jurgis jaučia nerimą. En: Jurgis felt anxious. Lt: \"Ar mano darbai pakankamai geri? En: \"Are my works good enough?\" Lt: \" – svarsto jis, kartodamas sau, kad galbūt niekas jų nepastebės tarp kitų dalyvių darbų. 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