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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,
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  • Snowy Surprises: Discovering Winter's Warmth in Santorīni

    Snowy Surprises: Discovering Winter's Warmth in Santorīni
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Snowy Surprises: Discovering Winter's Warmth in Santorīni Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Santorīni, parasti saulaina un siltā, ziemā kļūst par savdabīgu mierinājuma ostu.En: Santorīni, usually sunny and warm, becomes a peculiar haven of solace in the winter.Lv: Bet šoreiz Aivars nonāk citā pasaulē.En: But this time, Aivars finds himself in a different world.Lv: Tā vietā, lai pavisam noklausītu vasarīgus viļņus, viņu sveic auksts sals un negaidītā sniega sega.En: Instead of listening to the summery waves, he is greeted by a cold frost and an unexpected blanket of snow.Lv: Tik neparasti ir redzēt balto sniega pārsegu, kas klāj zilās kupolu baznīciņas un šaurās baltās ieliņas.En: It is so unusual to see the white snow cover the blue-domed churches and narrow white streets.Lv: Aivars ir ieradies šeit, lai atrastu mūzu saviem rakstiem.En: Aivars has come here to find a muse for his writings.Lv: Bet negaidītais saņēma viņa sirds vēlmes.En: But the unexpected greeted his heart's desires.Lv: "Ko es daru?En: "What am I doing?"Lv: " viņš sev klusi prāto, laužoties cauri sniegputenim.En: he quietly ponders to himself, pushing through the snowstorm.Lv: Viņa ceļojuma plāni - saules peldes, vīns taverna un iedvesmojošas ainavas - izkūst kā sniega pārslas uz siltas plaukstas.En: His travel plans—sunbathing, wine at a taverna, and inspiring landscapes—melt away like snowflakes on a warm palm.Lv: Promenādē viņš satiek Mariju un Giorgosu.En: On the promenade, he meets Marija and Giorgos.Lv: Lai gan sniegs salikts uz viņu mēmiem, acīs ir dzirkstošs prieks.En: Although snow is piled on their shoulders, their eyes sparkle with joy.Lv: Uz ceļa ir satiksmes haoss, un tūristi satraukti izrāda brīnumu par sniega klātbūtni.En: There is traffic chaos on the road, and tourists excitedly express amazement at the presence of snow.Lv: Aivars redz, kā Giorgos ar sniega piku met Marijai, un viņa smiekli ieeļļo drūmo atmosfēru.En: Aivars sees Giorgos throw a snowball at Marija, and her laughter oils the grim atmosphere.Lv: Aivars piebiedrojas šajā sniega cīņā.En: Aivars joins in this snowball fight.Lv: Viņa rokas ir nemākulīgas, bet viņa sirds kļūst viegla.En: His hands are clumsy, but his heart becomes light.Lv: Sniegpikas lido pa gaisu, un visapkārt izplūst jautrība.En: Snowballs fly through the air, and merriment spreads all around.Lv: Cīņa aizvada vietējos un tūristus, kuri vairs nav satraukti, bet iesaistīti spontānā priekā.En: The fight captivates locals and tourists, who are no longer anxious but engaged in spontaneous joy.Lv: Kad vakars sametas, Aivars apsēžas taverna, lai pierakstītu labāko dienas stāstu.En: When evening falls, Aivars sits down at a taverna to jot down the best story of the day.Lv: Viņa raksts smejas par sniega nemanīgo ietekmi uz Santorīnī.En: His writing laughs at the unobtrusive impact of snow on Santorīni.Lv: Starp rindām viņš atklāj, ka šajā negaidītajā ziemas gaismā ir vairāk siltuma nekā karstajos vasaras vakaros.En: Between the lines, he discovers that in this unexpected winter light, there is more warmth than in the hot summer evenings.Lv: "Brīnumi var slēpties tur, kur tos nemeklējam," viņš raksta.En: "Miracles can hide where we don't seek them," he writes.Lv: "Un dzīves piedzīvojumi sākas tur, kur beidzas mūsu plāni.En: "And life's adventures begin where our plans end."Lv: "Aivars saprot, ka ceļojumi nav tikai galamērķis.En: Aivars realizes that journeys are not just destinations.Lv: Tie ir mirkļi, notikumi, kas veido patiesus stāstus.En: They are moments, events that create true stories.Lv: Viņš dodas prom no Santorīnī nevis ar solārās saules stāstiem, bet ar atziņu, ka pat sniegs var nodrošināt silduļu sirdij.En: He leaves Santorīni not with tales of solar sunshine, but with the realization that even snow can provide warmth to the heart. Vocabulary Words:peculiar: savdabīguhaven: ostufrost: salsblanket: segamuse: mūzuponder: prātosnowstorm: sniegputenimpromenade: promenādēsparkle: dzirkstošsamazed: satrauktilaughter: smiekliobtrusive: nemanīgocaptivate: aizvadaspontaneous: spontānātaverna: tavernanarrow: šaurāschaos: haossclumsy: nemākulīgasamaze: brīnumusolace: mierinājumajourney: ceļojumirealization: atzinībusnowflakes: sniega pārslasmelancholy: drūmoadventure: piedzīvojumiincident: notikumuunobtrusive: nemanīgounexpected: negaidītajādestination: galamērķiswritings: rakstiem
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  • Lost and Found: A Ring, A Dog, and a Christmas Proposal

    Lost and Found: A Ring, A Dog, and a Christmas Proposal
    Dec 26 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Lost and Found: A Ring, A Dog, and a Christmas Proposal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-12-26-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Rīgas pilsētā, ziemas brīnumzeme izstiepjas pāri Doma laukuma bruģim.En: In the city of Rīga, a winter wonderland stretches across the cobblestones of Doma laukums.Lv: Festivāls ir sākies.En: The festival has begun.Lv: Spožas gaismiņas spīd kā zvaigznes, un sniegs krīt mīkstiem pikučiem, kas padara visu maģisku.En: Bright lights shine like stars, and snow falls in soft flakes, making everything magical.Lv: Cilvēki sildās ar karstām tējām un karstvīnu, un visapkārt dzirdamas smieklu skaņas.En: People warm themselves with hot teas and mulled wine, and the sounds of laughter are heard all around.Lv: Maris, iztrūkstošais drosmīgais, uztraucas.En: Maris, the missing brave one, is anxious.Lv: Viņa roka klusi sāp, jo tur vairs nav gredzena.En: His hand aches quietly because the ring is no longer there.Lv: "Ko man darīt, Līga?En: "What should I do, Līga?"Lv: " viņš jautā, skatoties uz savu mīļoto.En: he asks, looking at his beloved.Lv: Līga, mierīga un atbalstoša, cenšas uzturēt situāciju līdzsvarā.En: Līga, calm and supportive, tries to maintain balance in the situation.Lv: "Mēs atradīsim to, Maris.En: "We'll find it, Maris.Lv: Tici man," viņa saka, saņemot Marisa roku.En: Trust me," she says, taking Maris's hand.Lv: Bet cilvēku pūlis ir liels.En: But the crowd is large.Lv: Ik uz soļa šķiet, ka zaudēta cerība atkal atrast dārgumu.En: With every step, it seems hope is lost to find the treasure again.Lv: Snigšana padara redzamību sliktu, un Marisa stress pieaug.En: The snowfall makes visibility poor, and Maris’s stress increases.Lv: Viņš negrib vilties, it īpaši tagad, kad visi gaida Ziemassvētkus un lielo brīdi, kad viņš plānojis oficiāli bildināt Līgu ģimenes un draugu priekšā.En: He does not want to be disappointed, especially now when everyone is waiting for Christmas and the big moment when he plans to officially propose to Līga in front of family and friends.Lv: Tieši tad Maris pamana Jurisu, ielu mākslinieku, kuru viņš ir redzējis daudzreiz festivālā ar viņa talantīgo suni.En: It is then that Maris notices Juris, a street artist he has seen many times at the festival with his talented dog.Lv: Suns dejo ritmā, kamēr Juris spēlē harmonikas melodiju.En: The dog dances in rhythm while Juris plays a harmonica tune.Lv: Maris sākumā vilcinās, bet tūlīt saprot, ka nav citas izvēles.En: Maris hesitates at first but then realizes there is no other choice.Lv: "Juris, lūdzu, vai tu vari palīdzēt?En: "Juris, please, can you help?"Lv: " Maris lūdz, vēršoties pie dziedošā mākslinieka.En: Maris pleads, turning to the singing artist.Lv: Juris, vērojot Marisa izmisuma izskatu, apstājas un pakļauj galvu.En: Juris, observing Maris’s look of desperation, pauses and nods his head.Lv: "Protams, draugs.En: "Of course, friend.Lv: Ko tu esi pazaudējis?En: What have you lost?"Lv: " viņš jautā.En: he asks.Lv: "Mana saderināšanās gredzena nav," Maris atbild, ar acīm pievērsdams pūlim, kur iespējams paslēpts dārgums.En: "My engagement ring is gone," Maris replies, his eyes fixed on the crowd, where the treasure might be hidden.Lv: Juris pamāj, paziņojot, ka sāk viņa uzticamais draugs - suns - strādāt.En: Juris nods, indicating that his trusty friend - the dog - begins to work.Lv: Mazais suns, gludi melns ar baltu pleķi uz deguna, sāk izmeklēt sniegu savos galertīgajos ķepās.En: The little dog, sleek black with a white patch on its nose, starts investigating the snow with its jelly-like paws.Lv: Pēc dažiem saspringtiem mirkļiem, suns atgriežas, neveikli tavoties, kas viņa mutē kaut ko spožo.En: After a few tense moments, the dog returns, awkwardly approaching, with something shiny in its mouth.Lv: Maris jūt sirdi, kas dzenējas, cerības pilna.En: Maris feels his heart racing, full of hope.Lv: Juris saņem gredzenu no sava drauga, pateicīgi pasniedzot to Marisam.En: Juris takes the ring from his friend and gratefully hands it to Maris.Lv: "Te tas ir," viņš smaida.En: "Here it is," he smiles.Lv: "Pamazām sniegā, neviens to nebūtu atradis.En: "In the midst of the snow, no one would have found it."Lv: "Maris nespēj noticēt savām acīm, pateicas no visas sirds gan Jurim, gan sunim, skaidri izrādot savas sajūtas.En: Maris can't believe his eyes, he thanks both Juris and the dog from the bottom of his heart, clearly showing his emotions.Lv: "Paldies, tas nozīmē pasauli," viņš saka ar asarām acīs.En: "Thank you, it means the world," he says with tears in his eyes.Lv: Līga, stāvot blakus, smaida un apstiprina ar savu klātbūtni.En: Līga, standing beside him, smiles and confirms with her presence.Lv: Viņa ir viņa laime, un ar atgūto gredzenu, sirdssiltuma pilnā ...
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  • Mending Bonds: A Christmas Tale of Love and Craft

    Mending Bonds: A Christmas Tale of Love and Craft
    Dec 26 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Mending Bonds: A Christmas Tale of Love and Craft Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-12-26-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Rīgas Ziemassvētku tirgus spīdēja ar simtiem lampiņu, un ziemīgais gaiss vibrēja no cilvēku smiekliem un sarunām, kas šur tur skanēja apkārt.En: The Rīgas Christmas market glowed with hundreds of lights, and the winter air vibrated with the laughter and conversations of people echoing all around.Lv: Māris stāvēja vidū šai rosīgajai burzmai.En: Māris stood in the midst of this bustling crowd.Lv: Viņa sirds bija pilna ar cerībām un raizēm.En: His heart was full of hope and worry.Lv: Viņš meklēja dāvanu, kas varētu izteikt viņa patiesās jūtas pret māsu Līgu, lai atjaunotu viņu attiecības pēc pagājušās vasaras strīda.En: He was searching for a gift that could express his true feelings towards his sister Līga, to restore their relationship after last summer's argument.Lv: Viņš apstājās pie stenda, kur pārdevēja reklamēja pašmāju adījumus.En: He stopped at a stall where the vendor was advertising homemade knits.Lv: Bet šalle vai cimdi?En: But a scarf or gloves?Lv: Pārāk vienkārši.En: Too simple.Lv: Viņam vajadzēja ko īpašāku, ko tādu, kas liktu Līgai saprast viņa domas.En: He needed something more special, something that would make Līga understand his thoughts.Lv: Māris turpināja staigāt, ietindams rokas mētelī.En: Māris continued walking, his hands tucked into his coat.Lv: Dažādi aromāti piesaistīja viņa uzmanību – piparkūkas, karstvīns.En: Various aromas caught his attention—gingerbread, mulled wine.Lv: Beidzot Māris nonāca pie zelta rāmja stenda, kur meklētāju pūļi apstājās, lai skatītu rūpīgi izstrādātas rotājumus.En: Finally, Māris arrived at a stall with a golden frame, where crowds of seekers stopped to admire the meticulously crafted decorations.Lv: Tur viņš sastapa Rūdi – vecu amatnieku ar siltu smaidu un prasmīgām rokām.En: There he met Rūdis—an old craftsman with a warm smile and skillful hands.Lv: Rūdis bija pazīstams visā tirgū.En: Rūdis was known throughout the market.Lv: Ar cerībām Māris pacietīgi gaidīja savu rindu.En: With hope, Māris patiently waited for his turn.Lv: "Labdien, Māri," pasmaidīja Rūdis, redzot viņa satraukto sejas izteiksmi.En: "Hello, Māris," smiled Rūdis, noticing his anxious expression.Lv: "Kā es tevi varu palīdzēt?En: "How can I help you?"Lv: "Visu izstāstījis par dāvanu māsu Līgai, Māris piebilda: "Es nevaru atrast neko, kas parādītu, cik ļoti es viņu mīlu un cik man žēl par mūsu strīdu.En: Having told the whole story about the gift for his sister Līga, Māris added, "I can't find anything that shows how much I love her and how sorry I am for our argument."Lv: "Rūdis noklausījies, pārdomāja un teica: "Bieži vien pati klātbūtne ir lielākā dāvana.En: After listening, Rūdis thought for a moment and said, "Often, presence itself is the greatest gift.Lv: Bet, ja tu vēlies kaut ko izgatavot, mēs varam izveidot kopā kaut ko īpašu.En: But if you want to make something, we can create something special together."Lv: "Abi kopā, sēžot pie neliela veca galda, Māris, Rūdisa vadīts, izgatavoja nelielu, sirsnīgu rotājumu no koka, kuru greznoja personalizēts vēstījums.En: Sitting by a small old table, guided by Rūdis, Māris created a small, heartfelt wooden ornament, adorned with a personalized message.Lv: Tas bija izrotāts ar smalkiem tautiskiem rakstiem un Līgas vārdu.En: It was decorated with fine traditional patterns and Līga's name.Lv: Gatavais ornaments glabāja īstu siltumu un sirsnību.En: The finished ornament held genuine warmth and sincerity.Lv: Ziemassvētku vakarā Māris devās pie Līgas un ar drebējošām rokām pasniedza mazās koka rotājumu.En: On Christmas Eve, Māris went to Līga and, with trembling hands, presented the small wooden ornament.Lv: "Es ļoti nožēloju strīdu," viņš teica klusi.En: "I deeply regret the argument," he said quietly.Lv: "Šī ir maza dāvana ar lielām jūtām.En: "This is a small gift with big feelings."Lv: "Līga paņēma dāvanu, un redzot Māra silto skatienu un rūpīgo darbu, viņas acis iedegās.En: Līga took the gift, and seeing Māris' warm look and careful work, her eyes lit up.Lv: "Paldies, Māri.En: "Thank you, Māris.Lv: Tā ir dāvana, ko es nekad neaizmirsīšu.En: This is a gift I will never forget.Lv: Vissvarīgākais ir, ka tu esi šeit.En: The most important thing is that you are here."Lv: "Šos Ziemassvētkus Māris un Līga pavadīja siltumā un mīlestībā.En: That Christmas, Māris and Līga spent in warmth and love.Lv: Māris bija atklājis, ka sirsnība un klātbūtne ir vissvarīgākā dāvana.En: Māris discovered that sincerity and presence are the most important gifts.Lv: Viņa sirds bija mierīga, un brālība starp ...
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