{"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":"Mending Bonds: A Rainy Reunion in Palanga","slug":"mending-bonds-a-rainy-reunion-in-palanga","published_at":"2026-09-11T07:54:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/mending-bonds-a-rainy-reunion-in-palanga","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-09-11-07-38-20-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75065213/2026_09_11_07_38_20_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : Mending Bonds: A Rainy Reunion in Palanga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-09-11-07-38-20-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Jūros bangos švelniai daužėsi į Palangos pakrantę. En: The sea waves gently crashed against the shores of Palanga. Lt: Auksinės smiltys spindėjo po pilku dangaus skliautu. En: The golden sands shimmered under the gray sky canopy. Lt: Rudens vėjas švilpavo tarp aukštų pušų, lengvai šaldydamas odą. En: The autumn wind whistled among the tall pines, lightly chilling the skin. Lt: Mindaugas stovėjo, jausdamasis svetimas tarp savo šeimos. En: Mindaugas stood, feeling like an outsider among his family. Lt: Aplink sukosi balsai, juokas. En: Voices and laughter swirled around him. Lt: Tai buvo kasmetinis susitikimas, tačiau Mindaugas nejautė šeimos šilumos. En: It was the annual gathering, but Mindaugas didn't feel the warmth of family. Lt: Jis troško suartėti, bet kuo ilgiau stovėjo nuošaliai, tuo labiau jautėsi izoliuotas. En: He longed to connect, but the longer he stood apart, the more isolated he felt. Lt: Aldona, jo mama, artėjo su šiltu arbatos puodeliu rankoje. En: Aldona, his mother, approached with a warm cup of tea in hand. Lt: Ji apkabino Mindaugą, tarsi norėdama visus šąlančius jausmus išsklaidyti. En: She hugged Mindaugas, as if to dispel all the chilling emotions. Lt: „Nepamiršk pasikalbėti su Jonu,“ švelniai priminė ji, atpažindama sūnaus rūpesčius. En: \"Don't forget to talk to Jonas,\" she gently reminded him, recognizing her son's worries. Lt: Mindaugas žvilgtelėjo į brolį. En: Mindaugas glanced at his brother. Lt: Jonas stovėjo toliau, kalbantis su kitu giminaičiu. En: Jonas stood at a distance, talking with another relative. Lt: Užsimezgęs vienas nesusip…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : Mending Bonds: A Rainy Reunion in Palanga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1131,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/episodes/mending-bonds-a-rainy-reunion-in-palanga/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/mending-bonds-a-rainy-reunion-in-palanga.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}