{"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":"Picnic Pivots: Family Togetherness Amidst Stormy Times","slug":"picnic-pivots-family-togetherness-amidst-stormy-times","published_at":"2026-07-07T22:47:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/picnic-pivots-family-togetherness-amidst-stormy-times","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-07-07-22-34-02-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72859772/2026_07_07_22_34_02_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : Picnic Pivots: Family Togetherness Amidst Stormy Times Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-07-07-22-34-02-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Šiltą vasaros šeštadienio rytą Vilniaus priemiestyje, šalia Neries upės, Linas atsistojo bėrimui savo šeimai nuostabų popietės iškyla. En: On a warm summer Saturday morning in the suburbs of Vilnius, near the Neris river, Linas stood ready to prepare a wonderful afternoon picnic for his family. Lt: Jo galvoje sukosi mintys apie darbe vykstančias permainas, bet jis norėjo padaryti viską, kad jo žmona Gabija ir jų smalsus septynerių metų sūnus Mantas jaustųsi laimingi. En: Thoughts about changes happening at work were swirling in his mind, but he wanted to do everything so that his wife Gabija and their curious seven-year-old son Mantas would feel happy. Lt: Sodas buvo puikiai prižiūrėtas, išpuoselėtos vejos, o netoliese stovėjo tvirtas ąžuolas, teikiantis pavėsį. En: The garden was well-kept, with manicured lawns, and nearby stood a sturdy oak tree providing shade. Lt: Linas atsiduso, nuvalė prakaitą nuo kaktos ir pasiruošė įjungti grilių. En: Linas sighed, wiped the sweat from his forehead, and prepared to light the grill. Lt: Gabija, ramiai šypsodamasi, ruošė vasarinei salotą, o Mantas laukė nekantriai su savo futbolo kamuoliu prie vartų. En: Gabija, smiling calmly, was preparing a summer salad, while Mantas waited impatiently with his soccer ball by the goalposts. Lt: \"Diena puiki, bet karšta,\" murmtelėjo Gabija, matydama, kaip Linas stengėsi susikaupti. En: \"The day is beautiful but hot,\" murmured Gabija, seeing how Linas was trying to concentrate. Lt: Linas ir pats jautė, kad nerimas jį graužia. En: Linas himself felt the anxiety gnawing at him. 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