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That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Latvian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Latvian and English.

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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.

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  • Crossing Bridges: Finding Courage and Connection in Winter

    Crossing Bridges: Finding Courage and Connection in Winter
    Feb 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Crossing Bridges: Finding Courage and Connection in Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Gaujas nacionālais parks ziemā ir kluss un maģisks.En: The Gauja National Park in winter is quiet and magical.Lv: Zem katra soļa maigi čirkst sniegs.En: Under each step, the snow gently creaks.Lv: Māris un Anete stāv parkā, raugoties uz ceļiem, kas noved zem augstajiem priedēm.En: Māris and Anete stand in the park, gazing at the paths that lead under the tall pines.Lv: Māra sirdī deg piedzīvojuma gars, bet viņš zin, ka dziļi iekšā viņš baidās no palikšanas vienatnē.En: In Māris's heart burns the spirit of adventure, but he knows that deep down he is afraid of being alone.Lv: Blakus viņam ir Anete, kura mīl izaicinājumus, bet joprojām cenšas pārvarēt savu baili no augstuma.En: Beside him is Anete, who loves challenges but still tries to overcome her fear of heights.Lv: Pāris dienas viņi pavadīja ejot pa parka takām, vērojot ziemas skaistumu.En: For a few days, they spent time walking along the park trails, observing the beauty of winter.Lv: Māris patiesi vēlējās izbaudīt šo brīdi kopā ar Aneti un sajust savas vientulības bailes izzūdam.En: Māris truly wanted to enjoy this moment with Anete and feel his fear of loneliness fade away.Lv: Taču šodien viņiem bija priekšā jauns izaicinājums: piekārtais tilts, kas šķērso upi, viegli klājas ar ledu.En: But today, they faced a new challenge: a suspension bridge that crosses the river, lightly coated with ice.Lv: "Iesim, Anet," Māris teica, kad viņi pietuvojās tiltam.En: "Let's go, Anete," Māris said as they approached the bridge.Lv: Viņa balss bija mierīga un piepildīta ar pārliecību.En: His voice was calm and filled with confidence.Lv: Anete, jūtās mazliet nervoza, bet viņa skatījās Māram tieši acīs un nolēma uzticēties.En: Anete felt a little nervous, but she looked into Māris's eyes and decided to trust him.Lv: Sākumā viņu soļi bija neaizsargāti, bet Māris turēja Anetes roku stingri, sniedzot drošības sajūtu.En: At first, their steps were tentative, but Māris held Anete's hand firmly, providing a sense of security.Lv: Sniegs sāka krist arvien stiprāk, padarot redzamību grūtāku.En: The snow began to fall more heavily, making visibility more difficult.Lv: Anetes sirds dauzījās ātri, bet Māris palika mierīgs, runājot ar viņu nomierinošā balsī.En: Anete's heart beat quickly, but Māris remained calm, talking to her in a soothing voice.Lv: "Tu esi drosmīga, Anet," viņš teica.En: "You are brave, Anete," he said.Lv: "Mēs esam šeit kopā.En: "We are here together."Lv: "Kad viņi sasniedza tilta vidu, Māris apstājās un pagriezās pret Aneti.En: When they reached the middle of the bridge, Māris stopped and turned to Anete.Lv: "Skaties, cik skaisti ir apkārt," viņš teica, norādot uz sniega klāto meža ainavu.En: "Look how beautiful it is around," he said, pointing to the snow-covered forest landscape.Lv: Anete dziļi ievilka elpu un pievērsa acis putošajai dabai.En: Anete took a deep breath and fixed her eyes on the frothing nature.Lv: Visbeidzot viņi šķērsoja tiltu.En: Finally, they crossed the bridge.Lv: Abiem sākotnēji trauslā pils noslīdēja no pleciem, izjusdamies sapiņķerētā brīvībā.En: The initial fragile weight on their shoulders slipped away, feeling entangled in newfound freedom.Lv: Māris sajuta jaunu sapratni par to, kā vientulība var būt salda, kad to dala ar kādu īpašu.En: Māris felt a new understanding of how solitude can be sweet when shared with someone special.Lv: Anete sajuta jaunu drosmi izaicinājumu priekšā.En: Anete felt a new courage in the face of challenges.Lv: Jau piekusuši, bet apmierināti, viņi turpināja ceļu tālāk pa aizsnigušajām takām.En: Already tired, but satisfied, they continued their journey further along the snowy paths.Lv: Tagad, kad viņi biji šķērsojuši izaicinājumu, ziemīgais mežs viņus sveica kā vecus draugus.En: Now, having crossed the challenge, the wintry forest greeted them like old friends.Lv: Un tur, starp klusajām priedēm, Māris un Anete kādu brīdi atpūtās, baudot savu uzvaru un jaunu draudzību.En: And there, among the quiet pines, Māris and Anete rested for a while, enjoying their victory and newfound friendship. Vocabulary Words:creaks: čirkstgazing: raugotiesadventure: piedzīvojumaovercome: pārvarēttrails: takāmfade away: izzūdamchallenge: izaicinājumssuspension bridge: piekārtais tiltscoated: klājastentative: neaizsargātifirmly: stingrisoothing: nomierinošāfrothing: putošajaientangled: sapiņķerētāsolitude: vientulībasweet: saldashared: dalavictory: uzvarunewfound: jaunuquiet: klussmagical: maģisksspirit: garsfear: bailesloneliness: vientulībasfirm: stingripointing: norādotfragile: trauslāburden: pilssatisfied: ...
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  • Finding Harmony: Gatis's Journey to Authentic Music

    Finding Harmony: Gatis's Journey to Authentic Music
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Finding Harmony: Gatis's Journey to Authentic Music Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Gatis stāvēja pie loga mazas būdiņas, kas atradās pie pašas Gaujas upes.En: Gatis stood by the window of a small cabin located right by the Gauja River.Lv: Viņš vēroja, kā sniegpārsliņas lēni nolaidās uz aizsnigušajām skujām.En: He watched as the snowflakes slowly descended onto the snow-covered needles.Lv: Būdiņas siltais mirdzums nāca no krāsns, kas sprakšķēja stūrī, un sveču liesmiņas, kas rotaļājās uz galda.En: The cabin's warm glow came from a stove crackling in the corner and candle flames dancing on the table.Lv: Šodien bija Meteņi, svētki, kas atzīmē ziemas beigas un pavasara gaidīšanu.En: Today was Meteņi, a festival that marks the end of winter and the anticipation of spring.Lv: Bet Gata prātā valdīja citas domas.En: But in Gatis's mind, different thoughts prevailed.Lv: Gatis bija mūziķis, un viņa sirds vēlējās vairāk nekā ierastās popdziesmas, vairāk nekā komerciālu panākumu.En: Gatis was a musician, and his heart longed for more than the usual pop songs, more than commercial success.Lv: Viņš vēlējās īstumu un patiesu izteiksmību savā mūzikā.En: He sought authenticity and genuine expression in his music.Lv: Ar šo domu viņš ieradās šeit, cerībā atrast atbildes ar draugiem — Maiju un Ilzi.En: With this thought, he came here, hoping to find answers with his friends — Maija and Ilze.Lv: Maija bija pirmā, kas ieradās, seja sarkana no salta gaisa, bet ar sirds siltu smaidu.En: Maija was the first to arrive, her face red from the cold air, but with a heartwarming smile.Lv: Viņa atnesa līdzi piparkūkas un karstu sidru.En: She brought gingerbread cookies and hot cider.Lv: Ilze drīz vien pievienojās ar dzērveņu pīrāgu.En: Ilze soon joined with a cranberry pie.Lv: Būdiņā uzreiz iestājās svētku noskaņa.En: The cabin instantly filled with a festive atmosphere.Lv: Sēdēdami pie galda, viņi runāja par pagājušo gadu.En: As they sat at the table, they talked about the past year.Lv: Smejoties, viņi atcerējās ziemas prieku un krāšņos vakarus.En: Laughing, they recalled the joys of winter and the splendid evenings.Lv: Bet Gatis klusēja.En: But Gatis remained silent.Lv: Viņš dzirdēja draugu balsis, taču sirdī joprojām prātoja.En: He heard the voices of his friends, yet his heart was still contemplating.Lv: “Gati, tu izskaties domīgs,” Maija sacīja, iedvesmodama viņu runāt.En: “Gati, you look thoughtful,” Maija said, encouraging him to speak.Lv: “Esmu uzrakstījis jaunu dziesmu,” Gatis atzina.En: “I've written a new song,” Gatis admitted.Lv: Bija laiks, viņš apzinājās, meklēt savas raizes risinājumu.En: It was time, he realized, to seek a solution to his worries.Lv: “Vai varam dzirdēt?” Ilze vaicāja, acīs degoša ziņkārība.En: “Can we hear it?” Ilze asked, her eyes burning with curiosity.Lv: Gatis vilcinājās, taču meta acis uz ģitāru stūrī un beidzot paņēma to rokās.En: Gatis hesitated but glanced at the guitar in the corner and finally picked it up.Lv: Istabā iestājās klusums, tikai krāsns sprakšķēšana piepildīja telpu.En: Silence fell over the room, with only the crackling of the stove filling the space.Lv: Viņš sāka spēlēt, un skaņas bija kā vaiksmīgs vēsmas vēstījums pavasarim.En: He began to play, and the sounds were like a hopeful breeze's message to spring.Lv: Katrs akords un vārds izpauda viņa patiesās jūtas, viņa vēlēšanos pēc brīvības un mīlestību pret mūziku, kas nāk no sirds.En: Each chord and word expressed his true feelings, his desire for freedom, and a love for music that comes from the heart.Lv: Kad pēdējie noti izskanēja, telpā iestājās dziļa klusuma brīdis.En: When the last notes faded, a moment of profound silence enveloped the room.Lv: Maija un Ilze saskatījās, un viņu acīs bija siltums un izpratne.En: Maija and Ilze exchanged glances, and their eyes were filled with warmth and understanding.Lv: “Tas bija brīnišķīgi,” Maija sacīja.En: “That was wonderful,” Maija said.Lv: “Tā ir tava labākā dziesma,” Ilze piebilda.En: “It's your best song,” Ilze added.Lv: Gatis jutās kā no jauna atklājis sevi.En: Gatis felt as if he had rediscovered himself.Lv: Apkārtējo cilvēku sirsnīgais atbalsts bija viss, kas viņam bija nepieciešams.En: The sincere support of the people around him was all he needed.Lv: Viņš apzinājās — īstums ir spēks.En: He realized — authenticity is a strength.Lv: Kad mēs sekojam savai patiesajai balsij, mēs atveram durvis uz piepildījumu.En: When we follow our true voice, we open doors to fulfillment.Lv: Ziemas vakars turpinājās Meteņu noskaņā, un Gatis smaidīja.En: The winter evening continued in the Meteņi spirit, and ...
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  • Escaping to Nature: Balancing Tech and Togetherness

    Escaping to Nature: Balancing Tech and Togetherness
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Escaping to Nature: Balancing Tech and Togetherness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Baltais sniegs klāja Gaujas nacionālo parku kā balta sega.En: The white snow covered the Gaujas nacionālo parku like a white blanket.Lv: Māris un Ilze bija izlēmuši pavadīt nedēļas nogali šeit, lai aizmirstu par steigu un rūpēm.En: Māris and Ilze had decided to spend the weekend here to forget about the rush and worries.Lv: Mazā, mājīgā māja slēpās starp augstiem, seniem kokiem, skatoties uz aizsalsto upi, un solīja mieru un atpūtu.En: The small, cozy house hid among tall, ancient trees, looking out over the freezing river, promising peace and relaxation.Lv: Mājas iekšpusē bija silti.En: Inside the house, it was warm.Lv: Kamīns liesmoja un mājīgā atmosfēra apskāva visus, kas ienāca.En: The fireplace blazed, and the cozy atmosphere embraced everyone who entered.Lv: Māris bija atvedis līdzi savu klēpjdatoru.En: Māris had brought his laptop with him.Lv: Viņam dienas lielāko daļu bija aizņēmušas darba lietas.En: His day was mostly consumed by work-related matters.Lv: Viņš nespēja pilnībā atslēgties no e-pastiem un digitālā darba rūpēm.En: He couldn't completely disconnect from emails and digital work concerns.Lv: "Vai mēs varam doties pastaigā?En: "Can we go for a walk?"Lv: " Ilze jautāja, ar cerību acīs.En: Ilze asked, hope in her eyes.Lv: Viņa ilgojās pēc laika kopā ar Māri, lai viņi varētu baudīt dabu un klusumu.En: She longed for time together with Māris, so they could enjoy nature and silence.Lv: "Jā, klusā laika sprīdi," Māris atbildēja, bet drīz vien viņa uzmanību pievērsa iekārtas skaļais pīkstiens.En: "Yes, a quiet moment," Māris replied, but soon his attention was drawn to the loud beep of his device.Lv: Jauns e-pasts.En: A new email.Lv: Ilze nopūtās, bet tomēr uzvilka mēteļus un devās ārā.En: Ilze sighed but still put on their coats and headed outside.Lv: Kādu laiku viņi gāja pa sniegoto meža taku.En: For a while, they walked along the snowy forest path.Lv: Ilze lielākoties klusēja, vērojot, kā Māris drudžaini atbild uz ziņām.En: Ilze was mostly silent, watching Māris feverishly respond to messages.Lv: Tomēr dabas skaistums pamazām sāka ietekmēt.En: However, the beauty of nature gradually began to take effect.Lv: Sniegs, kas krīto ar lielajām pārslām un gulēja mīkstā kārta uz zemes, atspīdēja no saules gaišumā.En: Snow, falling with large flakes and lying in a soft layer on the ground, reflected in the sunlight.Lv: Drīz vien viņi nonāca vietā, kur upes līkums piedāvāja apstāšanos.En: Soon they reached a place where the river's bend offered a resting spot.Lv: Skats bija elpu aizraujošs.En: The view was breathtaking.Lv: Dabas brīnums viņus apklāj kā vilnis.En: Nature's wonder enveloped them like a wave.Lv: Sniegs klājās pāri sasalušajai upei, veidojot nevainojumu rāmu skatu, ko pavadīja tālākais klusumā esošais mežs.En: Snow covered the frozen river, creating a pristine, serene view accompanied by the distant silence of the forest.Lv: Māris juta, kā viņa sirds uz brīdi apstājas.En: Māris felt his heart stop for a moment.Lv: Tāda skaistuma mirklī visas rūpes šķita bezjēdzīgas.En: In such a moment of beauty, all worries seemed meaningless.Lv: Viņš paskatījās uz Ilzi, kura bija pilnībā pievērsusies dabai.En: He looked at Ilze, who was completely focused on nature.Lv: Viņa smaids bija īsts: "Ilze, man jāpievienojas tev.En: His smile was genuine: "Ilze, I need to join you.Lv: Man vajag šo mirkli.En: I need this moment."Lv: "Tas bija pirmoreiz, kad Ilze redzēja viņu šķiramies no telefona.En: It was the first time Ilze saw him part from his phone.Lv: Māris iemeta to somā un stāvēja viņai blakus, baudot kluso ainavu.En: Māris tossed it into his bag and stood next to her, enjoying the quiet landscape.Lv: Viņi kopā vēroja, kā sniega pārslas lēni krīt zemē, aizverot acis un ieelpojot aukstu, tīru ziemīgā gaisa mirkli.En: Together they watched as the snowflakes slowly fell to the ground, closing their eyes and breathing in the cold, pure winter air.Lv: Nedēļas nogales atpūta beidzot bija kļuvusi par īstu piedzīvojumu.En: The weekend retreat had finally become a true adventure.Lv: Māris saprata, cik svarīgi ir atrast līdzsvaru.En: Māris realized how important it was to find balance.Lv: Viņš apskāva Ilzi un teica: "Paldies, ka biji pacietīga.En: He embraced Ilze and said, "Thank you for being patient.Lv: Es būšu tagad klātesošs.En: I will be present now."Lv: "No šī brīža Māris solīja sev un Ilzei, ka viņa klēpjdatoram nebūs vietas brīvdienās.En: From that moment on, Māris promised himself and Ilze that his laptop would have no place during holidays.Lv: Viņš bija iemācījies sajust ...
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