{"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":"Running on Empty: A Heartfelt Tale of Life's True Balances","slug":"running-on-empty-a-heartfelt-tale-of-life-s-true-balances","published_at":"2026-08-28T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/running-on-empty-a-heartfelt-tale-of-life-s-true-balances","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-08-28-07-38-20-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74730094/2026_08_28_07_38_20_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : Running on Empty: A Heartfelt Tale of Life's True Balances Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-08-28-07-38-20-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Vėlyvą vasaros popietę, Vingio parke, saulė maloniai šildė žaliuojančias medžių viršūnes. En: On a late summer afternoon in Vingio parkas, the sun pleasantly warmed the green tops of the trees. Lt: Gintaras, vidutinio amžiaus vyras, po ilgos savaitės prie darbo stalo nusprendė pasimėgauti bėgimu. En: Gintaras, a middle-aged man, decided to enjoy a run after a long week at his desk. Lt: Jis visada stengėsi rūpintis savo sveikata, tačiau darbas buvo pirmoje vietoje. En: He always tried to take care of his health, but work was a priority for him. Lt: Jo žmona Dovile dažnai jį ragino neskubėti ir atsipalaiduoti, tačiau Gintaras buvo užsispyręs. En: His wife Dovile often urged him to slow down and relax, but Gintaras was stubborn. Lt: Šiandien jis su draugu Mindaugu susitarė bėgioti. En: Today, he had agreed to go running with his friend Mindaugas. Lt: Mindaugas, lengvabūdis ir visuomet geros nuotaikos, pastebėjo, kad Gintaras atrodo pavargęs. En: Mindaugas, carefree and always in a good mood, noticed that Gintaras looked tired. Lt: „Gal šiandien praleidžiam bėgimą ir tiesiog pasivaikštom? En: \"Why don't we skip the run today and just walk instead?\" Lt: “ – pasiūlė Mindaugas. En: Mindaugas suggested. Lt: „Aš gerai jaučiuosi,“ – atsakė Gintaras, nors juto šiokį tokį nuovargį ir sunkumą krūtinėje. En: \"I feel fine,\" Gintaras replied, although he sensed a slight fatigue and heaviness in his chest. Lt: Dovile prieš jam išeinant dar kartą bandė įtikinti pasilikti namuose. En: Before he left, Dovile once again tried to convince him to stay home. 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