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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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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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  • Magic at Rīgas Centrāltirgus: A Boy's Heartwarming Quest

    Magic at Rīgas Centrāltirgus: A Boy's Heartwarming Quest
    Dec 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Magic at Rīgas Centrāltirgus: A Boy's Heartwarming Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-12-21-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Rīgas Centrāltirgus decembrī ir brīnumaina vieta.En: Rīgas Centrāltirgus in December is a magical place.Lv: Gaisā smaržo pēc karstvīna un piparkūkām.En: The air smells of mulled wine and gingerbread.Lv: Ap tirdzniecības letēm notiek kņada, cilvēki meklē svētku dāvanas un gardumus Ziemassvētku vakariņām.En: There is hustle and bustle around the market stalls, as people look for holiday gifts and treats for Christmas dinner.Lv: Starp tiem ir Mārtiņš, divpadsmitgadīgs zinātkārs zēns, kurš tic, ka tieši šeit viņš atradīs īpašu dāvanu savai vecmāmiņai.En: Among them is Mārtiņš, a curious twelve-year-old boy who believes that here he will find a special gift for his grandmother.Lv: Mārtiņš staigā garām tirgotājiem, katrs no tiem piedāvā kaut ko īpašu.En: Mārtiņš walks past the vendors, each offering something special.Lv: Viņš jūt nelielu satraukumu.En: He feels a slight excitement.Lv: Nauda viņam ir ierobežota, un ir tik daudz ko izvēlēties.En: His money is limited, and there is so much to choose from.Lv: Bet laiks spiež.En: But time is pressing.Lv: Ziemassvētki tuvojas strauji.En: Christmas is approaching rapidly.Lv: Pēkšņi viņa uzmanību piesaista skaists koka ornaments.En: Suddenly, his attention is drawn to a beautiful wooden ornament.Lv: Pie letes stāv smaidīgs meistars un ar lepnumu stāsta par katru savu darbu.En: A smiling craftsman stands at the stall, proudly talking about each of his creations.Lv: Mārtiņš pieiet klāt un sāk sarunu: "Kas tas ir par ornamentu?En: Mārtiņš approaches and starts a conversation: "What is this ornament?"Lv: ""Tas ir vecs latviešu tautasstāsts," atbild tirgotājs.En: "It is an old Latvian folk tale," replies the vendor.Lv: "Katrs ornaments stāsta savu stāstu par mūsu zemes tradīcijām.En: "Each ornament tells its own story about the traditions of our land."Lv: "Mārtiņš pēkšņi saprot, ka tas ir tas, ko viņš meklēja — kaut kas, kas vieno ģimeni un stāsta par viņu mantojumu.En: Mārtiņš suddenly realizes that this is what he was looking for—something that connects the family and speaks of their heritage.Lv: Viņš izvelk visas savas uzkrātās monētas un saprot, ka pietiek tieši šim īpašajam rotājumam.En: He pulls out all his saved coins and realizes he has just enough for this special decoration.Lv: Ziemassvētku vakarā Mārtiņš pacienta dāvanu vecmāmiņai.En: On Christmas Eve, Mārtiņš presents the gift to his grandmother.Lv: Kad ģimene pulcējas ap eglīti, viņš stāsta par ornamentu un stāstu, kas tajā atainots.En: When the family gathers around the Christmas tree, he tells about the ornament and the story depicted in it.Lv: Vecmāmiņa ir aizkustināta.En: His grandmother is touched.Lv: Viņa sāk runāt par savām bērnības atmiņām un senču paražām.En: She begins to talk about her childhood memories and ancestral customs.Lv: Ģimenes sarunas ir dzīvīgas un siltas.En: The family conversations are lively and warm.Lv: Mārtiņš sajūt, ka ir izdarījis kaut ko nozīmīgu.En: Mārtiņš feels he has done something significant.Lv: Viņš saprot, ka arī viņa intereses un zināšanas var dot prieku un vērtību.En: He understands that his interests and knowledge, too, can bring joy and value.Lv: Tā Ziemassvētki kļūst par brīdi, kad visas paaudzes sanāk kopā, lai dalītos stāstos un tradīcijās, un galvenais — Mārtiņš jūtas piederīgs un novērtēts savās mājās.En: Thus, Christmas becomes a moment when all generations come together to share stories and traditions, and most importantly—Mārtiņš feels at home and appreciated.Lv: Un Rīgas Centrāltirgus, kā vieta, kur atklāt brīnumus, paliek viņa atmiņā uz visiem laikiem.En: And Rīgas Centrāltirgus, as a place to discover wonders, remains in his memory forever. Vocabulary Words:mulled: karstvīnsgingerbread: piparkūkashustle: kņadabustle: kņadavendors: tirgotājiornament: rotājumscraftsman: meistarsheritage: mantojumsdepicted: atainotsancestral: senčucustoms: paražaslively: dzīvīgasappreciated: novērtētsdiscover: atklātwonder: brīnumisignificant: nozīmīguexcited: satraukumāslight: nelielupressing: spiežrapidly: straujiancient: vecuconnections: vienogather: pulcējassharing: dalītiescurious: ziņkārīgscreation: darbssmiling: smaidīgsproudly: ar lepnumurealizes: saprotsmells: sajūt
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  • Snowy Success: A Tale of Trust, Teamwork, and Triumph

    Snowy Success: A Tale of Trust, Teamwork, and Triumph
    Dec 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Snowy Success: A Tale of Trust, Teamwork, and Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-12-20-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Kaijai Club bija vieta, kur Rīgas steidzīgā dzīve saskārās ar mieru.En: Kaijai Club was a place where the bustling life of Rīga met with peace.Lv: Ziemas vakarā telpa bija pilna ar cilvēkiem, kuri baudīja kafejnīcas silto atmosfēru un vēroja, kā aiz logiem dejoja sniegpārsliņas.En: On a winter evening, the space was filled with people enjoying the café's warm atmosphere and watching snowflakes dance outside the windows.Lv: Blakus logam pie galda sēdēja Jānis ar saviem komandas biedriem – Laimu un Andri.En: Next to the window at a table sat Jānis with his team members – Laima and Andris.Lv: "Vai viss ir gatavs prezentācijai?En: "Is everything ready for the presentation?"Lv: " uztraukts vaicāja Jānis, skatoties uz datoru.En: Jānis asked nervously, looking at the computer.Lv: Viņš bija projekta vadītājs, un viņa uzdevums bija parādīt klientiem visu paveikto darbu.En: He was the project manager, and his task was to show clients all the work that had been done.Lv: Taču viņš arī zināja, cik liela atbildība ir uz viņa pleciem.En: However, he also knew how much responsibility rested on his shoulders.Lv: "Būs labi," mierināja Laima, no somas velkot visus nepieciešamos dokumentus.En: "It will be fine," reassured Laima, pulling out all the necessary documents from her bag.Lv: "Mēs esam gatavi.En: "We are ready."Lv: "Tikmēr Andris pārbaudīja tehniku.En: Meanwhile, Andris was checking the equipment.Lv: "Hmm," viņš murmināja, no jauna mēģinot iedarbināt projektoru.En: "Hmm," he murmured, trying again to start the projector.Lv: Tehnikas problēmas neatlaidīgi ķersies pie viņiem ikreiz, kad bija svarīga tikšanās.En: Technical problems stubbornly clung to them every time there was an important meeting.Lv: Jānis centās nomierināties, bet sirds pukstēja arvien straujāk.En: Jānis tried to calm down, but his heart was beating faster and faster.Lv: Viņa prātā bija tikai viens mērķis: veiksmīgi noslēgt gada lielāko līgumu pirms Ziemassvētkiem.En: In his mind, there was only one goal: to successfully finalize the year's biggest contract before Christmas.Lv: Klientu skatiens šobrīd bija svarīgāks par sniega kupenām aiz loga.En: The clients' gaze at the moment was more important than the snowdrifts outside the window.Lv: Kad pienāca laiks prezentācijai, Jānis izdzirdēja Andra balsi: "Projektors nestrādā.En: When it was time for the presentation, Jānis heard Andris's voice: "The projector isn't working.Lv: Mums tas būs jādara bez tehniskiem līdzekļiem.En: We'll have to do it without technical aids."Lv: "Jānis ieelpoja dziļi.En: Jānis took a deep breath.Lv: Viņš tika ieaudzināts ticēt sagatavošanās spēkam, bet šobrīd viņam nekas cits neatlika kā improvizēt.En: He was raised to believe in the power of preparation, but right now he had no choice but to improvise.Lv: Viņš piespieda sevi izskatīt to no citas puses – uzticēties savai komandai un pašam.En: He forced himself to look at it from another perspective – to trust his team and himself.Lv: Stājoties priekšā auditorijai, Jānis sāka stāstīt par projekta vērtībām un sasniegumiem.En: Standing in front of the audience, Jānis began to talk about the project's values and achievements.Lv: Viņa vārdi bija vienkārši, bet patiess stāstījums aizrāva visus klātesošos.En: His words were simple, but the truthful narrative captivated everyone present.Lv: Laima papildināja detaļas, bet Andris nodrošināja atbildes uz tehniskiem jautājumiem.En: Laima supplemented with details, while Andris provided answers to technical questions.Lv: Kad prezentācija beidzās, telpa piepildījās ar aplausiem.En: When the presentation ended, the room filled with applause.Lv: Klienti bija iespaidoti ar Jāņa un viņa komandas spēju pielāgoties un izdevās parakstīt līgumu.En: The clients were impressed by Jānis and his team's ability to adapt, and they succeeded in signing the contract.Lv: Zvaigznes mirdzēja ziemīgās nakts debesīs, un Jānis pirmo reizi sajuta, ka spēj ticēt savai intuīcijai.En: Stars shone in the wintry night sky, and for the first time, Jānis felt he could trust his intuition.Lv: Viņš apzinājās, ka pielāgošanās spējas un komandas atbalsts ir tikpat svarīgi kā pieredze.En: He realized that adaptability and team support are just as important as experience.Lv: Ziemassvētku gaisma iededza viņa sirdi ar jaunu pārliecību, un no šī brīža viņš zināja – ar īstiem cilvēkiem blakus viss ir iespējams.En: The Christmas light ignited his heart with new confidence, and from this moment on, he knew – with the right people beside him, anything is possible. Vocabulary Words:bustling: steidzīgāatmosphere: ...
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  • The Perfect Gift Hunt: A Christmas Market Adventure

    The Perfect Gift Hunt: A Christmas Market Adventure
    Dec 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: The Perfect Gift Hunt: A Christmas Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-12-20-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Aiz Rīgas Ziemassvētku tirgus noslēpumainajām gaismām un rosīgajām balsīm stāvēja Raimonds un Inese.En: Behind the mysterious lights and bustling voices of the Rīga Christmas market stood Raimonds and Inese.Lv: Rātslaukums, ar spoži izgaismotām eglītēm un kraukšķīgu sniegu zem kājām, izstaroja Ziemassvētku burvību.En: The Rātslaukums, with brightly lit Christmas trees and crunchy snow underfoot, radiated the magic of Christmas.Lv: Raimondam un Inesei bija viena svarīga misija – atrast īsto dāvanu savām vecmāmiņai, kas viņu acīs būtu kaut kas īpašs un mīļš.En: Raimonds and Inese had one important mission - to find the perfect gift for their grandmother, something special and dear in their eyes.Lv: "Zinies," Inese sacīja, "es neesmu pārliecināta, ka šeit atradīsim ko jaunu.En: "You know," Inese said, "I'm not sure we'll find anything new here.Lv: Katru gadu viss izskatās līdzīgi.En: Every year everything looks the same."Lv: "Raimonds, atgādinot sev par savām ierobežotajām finansēm, tomēr viņai iebilda: "Es ticu, ka kaut kur šeit ir īstā dāvana.En: Raimonds, reminding himself of his limited finances, nevertheless disagreed with her: "I believe that somewhere here is the right gift.Lv: Mums tikai jāpaskatās uzmanīgāk.En: We just have to look closer."Lv: "Tirgus bija pilns ar svētku prieku.En: The market was full of festive joy.Lv: Pārdevēji piedāvāja rokdarbus, suvenīrus un gardus piparkūku namiņus.En: Vendors offered handicrafts, souvenirs, and delicious gingerbread houses.Lv: Gaisā virmoja karstvīna garšīgais aromāts.En: The delicious aroma of mulled wine lingered in the air.Lv: Bet Raimonds jutās mazliet apspiests.En: But Raimonds felt a bit oppressed.Lv: Viņam bija jātic savām spējām un jāizmanto iztēle.En: He needed to trust in his abilities and use his imagination.Lv: "Es iešu uz citu pusi," viņš nesašķiro, "mēs varam atdalīties un pēc tam atkal satikties.En: "I'm going to go another way," he decided, "we can split up and meet back here later."Lv: "Inese piekrita un devās pretēju virzienu.En: Inese agreed and went in the opposite direction.Lv: Raimonds klīda cauri pārpildītajiem stendiem, pamanīdams daudzus skaistus priekšmetus, bet neviens no tiem nešķita pietiekami īpašs.En: Raimonds wandered through the crowded stalls, noticing many beautiful items, but none seemed special enough.Lv: Tad viņš to ieraudzīja.En: Then he saw it.Lv: Tirgus teju neredzamajā nostūrī stāvēja stends ar neatkārtojamiem, ar rokām darinātiem latviešu rotājumiem.En: In a nearly unseen corner of the market stood a stall with unique, handcrafted Latvian ornaments.Lv: Katrs ornaments bija rūpīgi veidots un izstrādāts, gluži kā maza mākslas darbs.En: Each ornament was carefully crafted and designed, akin to a small work of art.Lv: Tur bija tradicionāli tautiskie raksti, kas atgādināja vecmāmiņas stāstus par senajiem laikiem.En: There were traditional folk patterns that reminded him of his grandmother's stories about old times.Lv: Raimonds juta, ka tas ir īstais.En: Raimonds felt it was the one.Lv: Viņš izvēlējās skaistāko ornamentu, ko varēja atļauties.En: He chose the most beautiful ornament he could afford.Lv: Sirdi pieskandināja domas par vecmāmiņas pārsteigto smaidu.En: His heart was filled with thoughts of his grandmother's surprised smile.Lv: Kad viņš atgriezās pie Ineses, viņš pacēla maisiņu un teica: "Es atradu!En: When he returned to Inese, he lifted the bag and said, "I found it!Lv: Ko tu domā?En: What do you think?"Lv: "Inese ieskatījās un sāka smaidīt: "Tas ir patiesi skaists.En: Inese looked inside and started to smile: "It's truly beautiful.Lv: Varbūt tu biji īstais izvēlēs vadītājs šodien.En: Maybe you were the right guide today."Lv: "Raimonds sirsnīgi pasmaidīja, jūtoties pārliecinātāks un apmierināts ar to, ka sekojis savai intuīcijai.En: Raimonds smiled warmly, feeling more confident and satisfied that he had followed his intuition.Lv: Inese ar brāli dalījās brīnišķīgā brīdī, sajuzdama papildus cieņu pret brāli.En: Inese shared a wonderful moment with her brother, feeling an additional respect for him.Lv: Kopā viņi klaiņoja uz mājām, paužot prieku par atrasto dāvanu.En: Together they wandered home, expressing joy about the found gift.Lv: Tirgus noslēpumainās gaismas palēnām izgaisa aiz muguras, bet viņu sirdīs sāka iemirdzēties īpaša svētku prieka sajūta.En: The mysterious lights of the market slowly faded behind them, but a special feeling of holiday cheer began to glow in their hearts. Vocabulary Words:mysterious: noslēpumainajāmbustling: rosīgajāmcrunchy: kraukšķīguradiated: izstarojamission: ...
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