{"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":"Saving the Sand Dunes: A Battle for Kuršių Nerija's Future","slug":"saving-the-sand-dunes-a-battle-for-kur-i-nerija-s-future","published_at":"2026-06-29T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664/saving-the-sand-dunes-a-battle-for-kur-i-nerija-s-future","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-lithuanian-6822664","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-06-29-22-34-02-lt","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72748970/2026_06_29_22_34_02_lt_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Lithuanian : Saving the Sand Dunes: A Battle for Kuršių Nerija's Future Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lt/episode/2026-06-29-22-34-02-lt Story Transcript: Lt: Vidurdienį saulė švietė palengva paruošta salėje ant Kuršių nerijos krašto. En: At midday, the sun shone gently on the hall prepared on the edge of the Kuršių nerija. Lt: Kuršių nerija, vieta, kur smėlio kopos nuolat sukuria kismą, buvo ideali vieta jų susitikimui. En: The Kuršių nerija, a place where sand dunes constantly create change, was the ideal spot for their meeting. Lt: Raimonda, aistringa aplinkosaugos mokslininkė, susitiko su Gediminu ir Aiste. En: Raimonda, a passionate environmental scientist, met with Gediminas and Aistė. Lt: Jie susirinko norint aptarti, kaip apsaugoti šią unikalią vietovę. En: They gathered to discuss how to protect this unique area. Lt: Raimonda pradėjo: \"Turime užtikrinti finansavimą. En: Raimonda began: \"We need to secure funding. Lt: Turizmas kelia grėsmę mūsų darbui. En: Tourism threatens our work. Lt: Reikia lėšų plėsti mūsų pastangas. En: We need resources to expand our efforts.\" Lt: \"Gediminas, su skeptišku žvilgsniu, atsakė: \"Suprantu jūsų nerimą, bet valstybės biudžetas ribotas. En: Gediminas, with a skeptical look, replied, \"I understand your concern, but the state budget is limited. Lt: Kur konkretūs rezultatai ankstesnių pastangų? En: Where are the concrete results from previous efforts?\" Lt: \"Aistė, vietinė savanorė, drąsiai kalbėjo: \"Aš čia augau. En: Aistė, a local volunteer, spoke boldly: \"I grew up here. Lt: Matausi pokyčius. En: I see the changes. Lt: Mums reikia jūsų pagalbos, kad apsaugotume mūsų gamtą. En: We need your help to protect our nature.\" Lt: \"Raimonda nusprendė rinkti duomenis. 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