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 Are you ready to supercharge your Latvian 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 Latvian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Latvian 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 Sigulda, Riga, or Jurmala? Maybe you want to speak Latvian with your grandparents from Liepaja?

Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in Latvia, the heartland where Latvian is primarily spoken. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Latvian listening comprehension.

Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Izlabo savu klausīšanās sapratni ar mūsu Latviešu stāstiem šodien!Copyright FluentFiction.org Aprendizaje de Idiomas Educación
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  • Jāņi Night Magic: Love and Art Amidst Sigulda's Bonfire

    Jāņi Night Magic: Love and Art Amidst Sigulda's Bonfire
    Jul 13 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Jāņi Night Magic: Love and Art Amidst Sigulda's Bonfire Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-07-13-22-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Vasaras saulgrieži Siguldā ir īpaši spilgti.En: The summer solstice in Sigulda is particularly vivid.Lv: Gaisā virmo Jāņi, un Siguldas pils mūri atskan ar mūziku un dziesmām.En: The air hums with the spirit of Jāņi, and the walls of Sigulda Castle resound with music and songs.Lv: Vakarā pils pagalmu iekrāso laternas, un cilvēki dejo pie ugunskura.En: In the evening, lanterns color the castle courtyard, and people dance by the bonfire.Lv: Raimonds stāv malu malā.En: Raimonds stands off to the side.Lv: Viņa prāts klīst kaut kur prom, bet viņa draugs, Dainis, liek pievērst uzmanību festivālam.En: His mind wanders somewhere far away, but his friend, Dainis, urges him to pay attention to the festival.Lv: "Raimond, atnāc!En: "Raimond, come on!Lv: Izbaudi!En: Enjoy!Lv: Tu pārāk daudz laika pavadi viens," Dainis saka, ieskatoties drauga acīs.En: You spend too much time alone," Dainis says, looking into his friend's eyes.Lv: "Šovakar tev ir jābūt šeit.En: "Tonight you need to be here."Lv: "Raimonds klusē, bet dziļi sirdī viņš zina, ka Draugam ir taisnība.En: Raimonds remains silent, but deep in his heart, he knows his friend is right.Lv: Atbrīvoties no ikdienas darba spiediena nebūtu slikti.En: Escaping the pressures of daily work wouldn't be a bad idea.Lv: Viņi sāk virzīties uz deju laukumu, kur Raimonds izlemj piedalīties tradicionālajā dejā.En: They start to move towards the dance floor, where Raimonds decides to join in a traditional dance.Lv: Dejojot, viņš jūt pieaugošu enerģiju.En: As he dances, he feels a rising energy.Lv: Viņš atslābst, sāk smaidīt un pamanīt cilvēkus sev apkārt.En: He relaxes, begins to smile, and notices the people around him.Lv: Tikmēr Ilze, skolotāja no Rīgas, iegriezusies festivālā ar draudzenēm.En: Meanwhile, Ilze, a teacher from Rīga, arrives at the festival with her friends.Lv: Viņa vēlas izbaudīt festivāla krāsaino atmosfēru un meklē kaut ko īpašu.En: She wants to enjoy the colorful atmosphere of the festival and is looking for something special.Lv: "Ieiesim tur - mākslinieku darbnīcas!En: "Let's go there – the artists' workshops!"Lv: " draudzene ierosina.En: a friend suggests.Lv: Ilze priecīgi piekrīt un klusi cer uz ko negaidītu.En: Ilze happily agrees and quietly hopes for something unexpected.Lv: Ilze ienāk darbnīcā un uzreiz piesaista viņas uzmanību krāšņs glezna.En: Ilze enters the workshop and is immediately captivated by a magnificent painting.Lv: Tā attēlo Daugavu un Siguldu saulrietā.En: It depicts the Daugava and Sigulda at sunset.Lv: "Tas ir tik skaisti," viņa čukst.En: "It's so beautiful," she whispers.Lv: Viņa nespēj novērst acis.En: She can't take her eyes off it.Lv: Viņa jūt, ka kāds viņai vēro.En: She feels that someone is watching her.Lv: "Tas ir mans darbs," pieklājīgi saka Raimonds, kurš vārdsākumā pamanījis viņas interesi.En: "That's my work," Raimonds politely says, having noticed her interest initially.Lv: Ilze pagriežas un satiek viņa acis.En: Ilze turns and meets his eyes.Lv: "Vai patīk?En: "Do you like it?"Lv: ""Jā, ļoti," viņa atzinīgi atbild.En: "Yes, very much," she responds appreciatively.Lv: Viņas sirds sāk sisties straujāk.En: Her heart starts to beat faster.Lv: "Esmu Ilze.En: "I'm Ilze."Lv: "Viņi sāk sarunu par mākslu un Latvijas kultūru.En: They begin a conversation about art and Latvian culture.Lv: Abi ir aizrautīgi klausītāji un dalās ar personīgiem stāstiem.En: Both are enthusiastic listeners and share personal stories.Lv: Raimonds saprot, ka ir atradis kādu, kurš saprot viņa kaisli, bet Ilze - ka viņas cerības uz ko īpašu nav pievīlušas.En: Raimonds realizes he has found someone who understands his passion, and Ilze sees that her hopes for something special have not been disappointed.Lv: Kad vakars veļas zvaigznēm pildītā naktī, Raimonds aicina Ilzi pie ugunskura.En: As the evening rolls into a star-filled night, Raimonds invites Ilze to the bonfire.Lv: Viņi dejo kopā, smiekli dūdo uz lūpām, un dziesmas turpina skanēt.En: They dance together, laughter humming on their lips, and the songs continue to play.Lv: Zvaigznes viņus novēro no augšas, un Raimonds pirmo reizi pēc ilgāka laika jūtas dzīvs un izmantots.En: The stars watch over them from above, and Raimonds feels alive and fulfilled for the first time in a long time.Lv: Ilze atrod mieru un prieku, ko viena pasaule nevarēja piedāvāt.En: Ilze finds peace and joy that one world couldn't offer.Lv: Tā viņi sasveicinās ar jaunu dienu, un, paliekot kopā, nezina, ko nākotne nesīs, bet šovakar tas nav svarīgi.En: Thus, they greet a new day together, and though they don't know what the future holds, tonight it ...
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  • Under the Oak: Rediscovering Family Bonds

    Under the Oak: Rediscovering Family Bonds
    Jul 12 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Under the Oak: Rediscovering Family Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-07-12-22-34-01-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Saules apspīdētā pievakarē ģimenes mājas dārzā pulcējās Kristīne, Edgars un Māris.En: In a sunset bathed in sunlight, Kristīne, Edgars, and Māris gathered in the family home's garden.Lv: Vasaras laiks, jūlijs, nesen aizgājušie Jāņi deva smaržu svaigi nopļautiem pļavām un siltiem vakariem.En: It was summertime, July, and the recently passed Jāņi celebrations filled the air with the smell of freshly cut meadows and warm evenings.Lv: Vecs ozolkoks, ko tur iestādījis vecvecvectēvs, stāvēja dārza vidū, radot ēnu.En: An old oak tree, planted there by their great-great-grandfather, stood in the middle of the garden, casting a shadow.Lv: Šī sētā bija redzēta vesela paaudžu gaitas, tāpēc simbolizēja ģimenes saknes.En: This yard had witnessed whole generations, thus symbolizing the family's roots.Lv: Kristīne sēdēja ceļmalā esošajā krēslā, viņas acis skatījās uz Edgara pleciem.En: Kristīne sat on a chair by the roadside, her eyes fixed on Edgars' shoulders.Lv: Viņš, stāvējot pie ozolkoka, raugoties tālumā.En: He stood by the oak tree, gazing into the distance.Lv: Māris, jau gadu guļa nomocīta miesa, sēdēja krēslā blakus Kristīnei.En: Māris, with a body worn out from years, sat in a chair next to Kristīne.Lv: Viņš klausījās, vēloties nomierināt sirdsapziņu, kuru mocīja ģimenes nesaskaņas.En: He listened, wishing to calm the conscience troubled by family disagreements.Lv: Kristīni nomāca Edgara klātbūtne, kas ielika starp tās sirdstrīsu un cerībām.En: Kristīne was troubled by Edgars' presence, which placed her heart between tremors and hopes.Lv: Tieši šajā mirklī viņa apņēmās izbeigt ilgi smacējošo klusumu.En: At that moment, she resolved to end the long suffocating silence.Lv: "Edgar, mums ir jārunā," viņa maigi teica, uzlūkojot brāļa nelūko acis.En: "Edgar, we need to talk," she said softly, looking into her brother's evasive eyes.Lv: Viņa jūtu katru kluso un nedrošo sirds pukstu.En: She felt every quiet and uncertain heartbeat.Lv: Edgars pagriezās, acis sašaurinātās, dusmas un neizpratni slēpdamas.En: Edgars turned, his eyes narrowed, hiding anger and confusion.Lv: "Kristīne, par ko?En: "Kristīne, about what?Lv: Par to, kas palicis pagātnē?En: About what's left in the past?"Lv: ""Tam nav īsti tikuši pāri," Kristīne atzina.En: "We haven't really gotten over it," Kristīne admitted.Lv: Viņas balss piepildīja gaisu ar patiesumu.En: Her voice filled the air with sincerity.Lv: Māris, vērojot abu sarunu, pievilka elpu dziļāk.En: Māris, observing their conversation, took a deeper breath.Lv: Viņš just bija noguris no starpnieka lomas, bet šī bija Kristīnes cīņa.En: He was tired of the mediator role, but this was Kristīne's fight.Lv: Kristīne turpināja: "Es zinu, ka tas, ko darīju, šķita nodevība.En: Kristīne continued: "I know that what I did seemed like betrayal.Lv: Bet tas netika darīts ar nodomu tevi sāpēt.En: But it wasn't done with the intent to hurt you."Lv: " Viņas vārdi nāca lēni, bet pārliecinoši.En: Her words came slowly but confidently.Lv: "Tēvs zināja, bet mums tas bija jātur noslēpumā.En: "Father knew, but we had to keep it a secret."Lv: ""Diemžēl, tas nekā neatvieglo sajūtu," Edgars sacīja, bet viņa balss bija mīkstināta, ne vairs asa kā iepriekš.En: "Unfortunately, that doesn't ease the feeling," Edgars said, but his voice was softened, not sharp like before.Lv: Klusums piepildīja gaisu.En: Silence filled the air.Lv: Māris pacēla roku un novietoja to Kristīnes plecā.En: Māris raised his hand and placed it on Kristīne's shoulder.Lv: Viņa ziņa bija skaidra - "turpini, meita.En: His message was clear - "continue, daughter."Lv: ""Edgar, mamma pirms nāves atstāja vēstuli.En: "Edgar, before mom died, she left a letter.Lv: Tajā bija aprakstīts, kā viņa lūdza man palīdzību, lai aizsargātu tevi no nepatīkamās patiesības par mūsu īsto ģimenes stāvokli," Kristīne izsaucās, knapi turēdama savas asaras.En: It described how she asked for my help to protect you from the unpleasant truth about our real family situation," Kristīne exclaimed, barely holding back her tears.Lv: Šis atklājums Edgāra atmiņas atsvieda atpakaļ.En: This revelation thrust Edgars' memories backward.Lv: Viņš savilka dūres un atslābināja tās.En: He clenched his fists and then relaxed them.Lv: "Tad tāpēc viss mainījās," viņš pieļāva.En: "So that's why everything changed," he conceded.Lv: Viņa balss izcēlās ar sapratni.En: His voice was marked with understanding.Lv: Viņi apsēdās blakus Mārisam un ilgi klusēja.En: They sat down next to Māris and remained silent for a long time.Lv: Vecais tēvs papurināja galvu ar vieglumu.En: ...
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  • From Silence to Harmony: A Family Reunion at Rīgas Centrāltirgus

    From Silence to Harmony: A Family Reunion at Rīgas Centrāltirgus
    Jul 11 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: From Silence to Harmony: A Family Reunion at Rīgas Centrāltirgus Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-07-11-22-34-01-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Rīgas Centrāltirgus bija piepildīts ar dzīvību.En: Rīgas Centrāltirgus was filled with life.Lv: Tirgotāji skaļi piedāvāja savus produktus, un cilvēki staigāja starp krāsainiem ziediem un svaigiem augļiem.En: The vendors loudly offered their products, and people walked among colorful flowers and fresh fruits.Lv: Vasara bija pašā pilnbriedā, un tirgus vecajās paviljonās saules stari radīja īpašu atmosfēru.En: Summer was in full bloom, and in the market's old pavilions, the sunbeams created a special atmosphere.Lv: Armands, Ilze un Jānis stāvēja pie tējas stenda.En: Armands, Ilze, and Jānis stood by the tea stand.Lv: Šī bija pirmā reize daudzu gadu laikā, kad viņi visi satikās.En: This was the first time in many years that they all met.Lv: Armands bija vecākais brālis, kas vienmēr domāja ar prātu, nevis sirdi.En: Armands was the older brother, who always thought with his head, not his heart.Lv: Tomēr viņš dziļi sirdī ilgojās pēc miera ar saviem brāļiem un māsām.En: However, deep down, he longed for peace with his brothers and sisters.Lv: Ilze, jaunākā māsa, neviltoti smaidīja.En: Ilze, the younger sister, smiled genuinely.Lv: "Cik labi, ka esam kopā," viņa teica.En: "It's so good that we're together," she said.Lv: Viņa vienmēr ticēja, ka ģimene ir svarīga, un vēlējās saliedēt visus.En: She always believed that family was important and wanted to strengthen their bond.Lv: Savukārt Jānis klusēja.En: Meanwhile, Jānis remained silent.Lv: Viņš nezināja, ko vēlas dzīvē, un meklēja vietu, kur piederēt.En: He didn't know what he wanted in life and was searching for a place to belong.Lv: "Šeit ir tik patīkami," Armands sacīja, skatoties apkārt.En: "It's so pleasant here," Armands said, looking around.Lv: Viss šķita tik mierīgs, bet viņa sirdī bija nemiers.En: Everything seemed so peaceful, but he had unrest in his heart.Lv: Ilze piedāvāja, lai viņi iedzer tēju un parunājas.En: Ilze suggested they drink tea and talk.Lv: Sarunas sākumā valdīja neveiklība.En: At the beginning of the conversation, there was awkwardness.Lv: Armands nezināja, kā izteikt savas jūtas.En: Armands didn’t know how to express his feelings.Lv: Beidzot, apņēmies, viņš teica: "Es zinu, ka agrāk darīju pāri.En: Finally, determined, he said, "I know I was wrong in the past.Lv: Atvainojos.En: I'm sorry."Lv: " Viņš skatījās uz Ilzi un Jāni, cenšoties sajust to, ko viņi domāja.En: He looked at Ilze and Jānis, trying to sense what they were thinking.Lv: Ilze nedaudz pievēra acis.En: Ilze slightly closed her eyes.Lv: "Mēs visi kļūstam.En: "We all make mistakes.Lv: Svarīgi ir mācīties un doties uz priekšu," viņa teica mierīgi.En: It's important to learn and move forward," she said calmly.Lv: Jānis tikai pamāja un ieelpoja dziļi.En: Jānis just nodded and took a deep breath.Lv: Diskusija kļuva sirdssilta.En: The discussion became warm-hearted.Lv: Viņi ilgi runāja par pagātni un nākotni.En: They talked for a long time about the past and the future.Lv: Beidzot Armands ļāva savām sienām nokrist.En: Finally, Armands let his walls fall down.Lv: "Es tikai vēlos, lai mēs atkal esam kā ģimene," viņš atzina ar atklātu sirdi.En: "I just want us to be like a family again," he admitted with an open heart.Lv: Ilze un Jānis bija pārsteigti, bet gandarīti.En: Ilze and Jānis were surprised but pleased.Lv: Viņi vienojās par regulārām tikšanās reizēm.En: They agreed on regular meetings.Lv: "Sāksim ar ģimenes braucienu uz laukiem," Ilze ierosināja.En: "Let's start with a family trip to the countryside," Ilze suggested.Lv: Un tā, saules gaismā Rīgas Centrāltirgū, Armands soli pa solim iemācījās atvērt savu sirdi.En: And so, in the sunlight at Rīgas Centrāltirgus, Armands learned, step by step, to open his heart.Lv: Viņu attiecības atkal kļuva stipras, un viņi zināja, ka kā ģimenei nav nekā dārgāka.En: Their relationships became strong again, and they knew there was nothing more valuable than being a family. Vocabulary Words:filled: piepildītsvendors: tirgotājiproducts: produkticolorful: krāsainiempavilions: paviljonāssunbeams: saules starigenuinely: neviltotiawkwardness: neveiklībadetermined: apņēmiesapologize: atvainojosbreathed: ieelpojacalmly: mierīgiadmit: atzinasuggest: piedāvāvaluable: dārgākacountryside: laukiematmosphere: atmosfēruunrest: nemiersexpress: izteiktfeelings: jūtassense: sajustmistakes: kļūstamwarm-hearted: sirdssiltabelong: piederētrelationship: attiecībasbond: saliedētstep: solibreath: ieelpojaregular: regulārāmtrip: braucienu
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