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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.

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  • When Creativity Outshines Perfection: Rūdolfs' Bold Journey

    When Creativity Outshines Perfection: Rūdolfs' Bold Journey
    Feb 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: When Creativity Outshines Perfection: Rūdolfs' Bold Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Ziemas saulriets apgleznoja Rīgas priekšpilsētas sniegotās ielas, kur baltās laternas izgaismoja gājēju celiņus.En: The winter sunset painted the snowy streets of the Rīga suburbs, where the white lanterns lit up the pedestrian paths.Lv: Aukstajā gaisā meitenes un zēni steigā devās uz mājām, lai sagatavotos nākamās dienas zinātnes projektiem.En: In the cold air, girls and boys hurried home to prepare for the next day's science projects.Lv: Rūdolfs, ar rokas izliekot no kabatas, nesteidzīgi soļoja uz mājām.En: Rūdolfs, with his hand sticking out of his pocket, walked home unhurriedly.Lv: Viņam bija plāns – izveidot unikālu Saules sistēmas modeli, kas izceltos starp klasesbiedru darbiem.En: He had a plan—to create a unique model of the solar system that would stand out among his classmates' work.Lv: Viņa mērķis bija pārsteigt visus, īpaši viņa slepeno simpātiju – Lieni.En: His goal was to impress everyone, especially his secret crush—Liene.Lv: “Mēs redzēsim, kura projekts būs labākais,” Emīls, Rūdolfa klasesbiedrs, ar lepnumu pateica skolas koridoros.En: "We'll see whose project is the best," Emīls, Rūdolfs's classmate, proudly declared in the school corridors.Lv: Viņš vienmēr bija izcils runātājs, un Rūdolfs zināja, ka konkurence būs sīva.En: He was always an outstanding speaker, and Rūdolfs knew that the competition would be fierce.Lv: Taču Rūdolfs nolēma risināties savādāk – ar radošumu un ar vienkāršu, bet izteiksmīgu dizainu.En: However, Rūdolfs decided to approach it differently—with creativity and with a simple yet expressive design.Lv: Viņš izmantoja dažādus materiālus no mammas darbnīcas: vecas spuldzītes, spīdīgas folijas gabaliņus un pat vecas skārda bundžas.En: He used various materials from his mom's workshop: old light bulbs, shiny pieces of foil, and even old tin cans.Lv: Katru planētu viņš rūpīgi izgrieza un krāsoja, piešķirot tām īstu dzīvīgumu.En: He carefully cut and painted each planet, giving them true liveliness.Lv: Nākamā dienā skolā klasē valdīja sajūsmā un mudinājums.En: The next day, the classroom was filled with excitement and encouragement.Lv: Bērni ar interesi skatījās uz Rūdolfa krāsaino modeli.En: Children watched Rūdolfs's colorful model with interest.Lv: Viņš jutās pārliecināts līdz brīdim, kad sāka savu prezentāciju.En: He felt confident until he started his presentation.Lv: Pēkšņi viena no spuldzītēm izdzisa.En: Suddenly, one of the bulbs went out.Lv: Telpa kļuva klusa.En: The room fell silent.Lv: Rūdolfa sirds sāka ieskrieties.En: Rūdolfs's heart began to race.Lv: Viņa galvenā atrakcija – Saturns, tagad bija tumša.En: His main attraction—Saturn—was now dark.Lv: Viņš juta, ka pagājis mirklis, kas bija bezgalīgi ilgs.En: He felt as if a moment had passed that lasted an eternity.Lv: Bet tad māca sapratne.En: But then understanding dawned.Lv: Viņš dziļi ievilka elpu un sāka stāstīt: "Zināt, mani fascinē debesis augšā.En: He took a deep breath and began to speak: "You know, I'm fascinated by the sky above.Lv: Zvaigznes, kas naktī ir kā mūsu gaismas, ved mūs piedzīvojumos.En: The stars, which are like our lights at night, lead us on adventures.Lv: Un šie planētu veidojumi var būt vienkārši māksla, bet viņi ir mūsu stāsti.En: And these planetary formations can be just art, but they are our stories."Lv: "Emīls uzmeta īkšķos augstu un klasesbiedri aplausu uzgavilēja.En: Emīls gave a thumbs-up, and the classmates applauded enthusiastically.Lv: Pat Liene pasmaidīja, kas Rūdolfam nozīmēja visu pasauli.En: Even Liene smiled, which meant the world to Rūdolfs.Lv: Līdz ar to, dienas beigās, Rūdolfs devās mājās ar jaunu izpratni par to, ka ne vienmēr ir svarīgi būt vismazāk kļūdainam.En: Thus, at the end of the day, Rūdolfs went home with a new understanding that it isn't always important to be flawless.Lv: Dažreiz vajag tikai sirdi un aizrautību.En: Sometimes all you need is heart and passion.Lv: Un tās var būt spēcīgākās saites, kas vieno cilvēkus.En: And those can be the strongest bonds that connect people. Vocabulary Words:suburbs: priekšpilsētaspedestrian: gājējuhurriedly: steidzīgiunique: unikāluoutstanding: izcilsfierce: sīvacreativity: radošumuexpressive: izteiksmīgucarefully: rūpīgiliveliness: dzīvīgumuexcited: sajūsmāapplauded: aplaucējathumbs-up: īkšķos augstupresent: prezentsflawless: vismazāk kļūdainampassion: aizrautībuencouragement: mudinājumsmoment: mirkliseternity: bezgalībuadventure: piedzīvojumiunderstanding: izpratnipeers: klasesbiedriconfident: pārliecinātsworkshop: darbnīcasstand out: izceltosdeclared: ...
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  • Love Notes at Rīgas Centrāltirgus: A Winter Romance Mystery

    Love Notes at Rīgas Centrāltirgus: A Winter Romance Mystery
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Love Notes at Rīgas Centrāltirgus: A Winter Romance Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-02-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Tajos aukstajos ziemas rītos, kad ledus vējš pūta pāri Daugavai un ikviens steidzās pēc siltuma, Rīgas Centrāltirgus bija kā oāze ar saviem siltajiem aromātiem, cilvēku kņadu un turku saldumiem, kas aicināja ik uz soļa.En: On those cold winter mornings, when the icy wind blew across the Daugava and everyone hurried for warmth, the Rīgas Centrāltirgus was like an oasis with its warm aromas, bustling people, and Turkish delights that beckoned at every step.Lv: Tur, starp dažādām bodēm, sēdēja Arturs un Liga, baudot silto atmosfēru un krūzi karstā ingvera tējas.En: There, among the various stalls, sat Arturs and Liga, enjoying the warm atmosphere and a cup of hot ginger tea.Lv: "Tikai paskaties uz šo," Arturs pēkšņi runāja, rokās turot nelielu zīmīti, kas atradās svaigu sēņu grozā.En: "Just look at this," Arturs suddenly spoke, holding a small note that was found in a basket of fresh mushrooms.Lv: Uz tās bija rakstīti noslēpumaini vārdi: "Zieds sirdī, ceļojums sākas pie aizslēgtām durvīm."En: It had mysterious words written on it: "The flower in the heart, the journey begins at the locked doors."Lv: Liga skeptiski skatījās uz drauga entuziasmu.En: Liga skeptically looked at her friend's enthusiasm.Lv: "Tā ir kāda muļķība, Artur. Turklāt mums vajadzētu koncentrēties uz iepirkšanos," viņa atbildēja, acis pārvērtušās tirgus preču pārpilnībā.En: "It's some kind of nonsense, Arturs. Besides, we should focus on shopping," she replied, her eyes turned to the abundance of market goods.Lv: Tomēr Arturs bija apņēmīgs.En: However, Arturs was determined.Lv: Viņam patika atklāt noslēpumus, un šī zīmīte šķita kā izaicinājums.En: He liked uncovering mysteries, and this note seemed like a challenge.Lv: "Liga, lūdzu," viņš lūdzoši tiecās, "varbūt tas ved uz kaut ko interesantu. Varbūt tas ir liktenis."En: "Liga, please," he pleaded, "maybe it leads to something interesting. Maybe it's fate."Lv: Ar nopūtu Liga pakāpās, zinot, ka Arturs nebūs mierā, līdz atklās noslēpumu.En: With a sigh, Liga relented, knowing that Arturs wouldn't be at peace until the mystery was uncovered.Lv: Pirmais clues norādīja uz zemnieku stendu ar vecām koka durvīm, kur tos sagaidīja smaidīgs pārdevējs.En: The first clues pointed to a farmer's stall with old wooden doors, where they were greeted by a smiling vendor.Lv: "Vai jūs meklējat kaut ko īpašu šodien?" viņš jautāja, pisloggimg uz viņu uztraukto seju.En: "Are you looking for something special today?" he asked, noticing their anxious faces.Lv: Arturs ātri parādīja zīmīti pārdevējam.En: Arturs quickly showed the note to the vendor.Lv: Bez vārda, pārdevējs sniedza norādi uz ziedu tirgotavu noliktavas galā.En: Without a word, the vendor directed them to a flower stall at the end of the warehouse.Lv: Kad viņi beidzot sasniedza ziedu stendu, vairākas tulpes spīdēja no rīta gaismā.En: When they finally reached the flower stall, several tulips shone in the morning light.Lv: Tajās bija cita zīmīte: "Kur bērnība pazaudēta, no sirds zieds atkal uzplaukst."En: There was another note among them: "Where childhood is lost, the heart's flower blooms again."Lv: Turpat uz letes viņi atrada vecu melnbaltu fotogrāfiju.En: Right there on the counter, they found an old black and white photograph.Lv: Tajā bija redzama bērnudārza grupa, kurā bija jauni Arturs un Liga, turējoties viens otram pie pleca.En: It showed a kindergarten group with young Arturs and Liga, holding onto each other's shoulders.Lv: Viņi neticēja savām acīm.En: They couldn't believe their eyes.Lv: Šāda fotogrāfija nekad nav bijusi zināma.En: Such a photograph had never been known.Lv: "Es atceros to dienu," Liga teica ar maigu smaidu.En: "I remember that day," Liga said with a gentle smile.Lv: "Mēs bijām nobeiguši spēli zaļajā dārzā."En: "We had just finished playing in the green garden."Lv: Arturs ievilka dziļu elpu.En: Arturs took a deep breath.Lv: "Liga, es vēlējos pateikt... jau ilgu laiku esmu jutis, ka tu esi vairāk nekā tikai draudzene priekš manis.En: "Liga, I've been wanting to tell you... for a long time, I've felt that you're more than just a friend to me.Lv: Varbūt šī zīme nebija tikai zīmīte, bet gan viens and of the universe trying to tell us something."En: Maybe this note wasn't just a note, but rather the universe trying to tell us something."Lv: Liga klusēja, bet pēc tam tuvojās Arturam, turot viņa roku.En: Liga was silent, but then she approached Arturs, holding his hand.Lv: Tirgū cits pēc cita uzvilka siltas ziemas šalles.En: In the market, one after another, people wrapped themselves in warm winter scarves.Lv: Kad viņi izgāja ...
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  • Legacy & Values: Daina's Journey Through Her Past

    Legacy & Values: Daina's Journey Through Her Past
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Legacy & Values: Daina's Journey Through Her Past Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-02-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Rīgā sniga stipri.En: It was snowing heavily in Rīga.Lv: Universitātes kopmītnēs radiatori klabēja, mēģinot sasildīt telpas.En: The radiators in the university dormitories clattered, trying to warm the rooms.Lv: Daina sēdēja uz sava gultas, ieskauta segā.En: Daina sat on her bed, wrapped in a blanket.Lv: Viņas istabas biedrs Aivars jau sen bija aizmidzis.En: Her roommate, Aivars, had already fallen asleep long ago.Lv: Daina nevarēja aizmigt.En: Daina couldn't sleep.Lv: Līdzās viņai uz gultas gulēja vecs papīru burtnīca, kuru viņa atrada starp dažām vecām mantām, ko tika nodota no vecmāmiņas.En: Next to her on the bed lay an old paper notebook she found amongst some old belongings passed down from her grandmother.Lv: Daina atvēra burtnīcu un sāka lasīt.En: Daina opened the notebook and began to read.Lv: Viņas acis no ziņkārības iedegās.En: Her eyes lit up with curiosity.Lv: Vecmāmiņa bija rakstījusi par gadiem Rīgas universitātē.En: Her grandmother had written about her years at Rīga University.Lv: Daina nezināja, ka arī vecmāmiņa šeit studēja.En: Daina didn't know that her grandmother had also studied there.Lv: Lappuses bija pildītas ar stāstiem, krāsainiem aprakstiem par jaunību un priekiem.En: The pages were filled with stories, colorful descriptions of youth and joy.Lv: Vienā brīdī Daina paklupa uz kāda ieraksta.En: At one point, Daina stumbled upon an entry.Lv: Tas bija par skandālu.En: It was about a scandal.Lv: Viņas vecmāmiņa bija iesaistījusies konfliktā ap tolaik prestižu apbalvojumu.En: Her grandmother had been involved in a conflict over a prestigious award at the time.Lv: Apbalvojums bija saistīts ar izcilām akadēmiskām sasniegumiem.En: The award was related to outstanding academic achievements.Lv: Vecmāmiņa bija atteikusies no balvas.En: Her grandmother had refused the award.Lv: Iemesls nebija skaidri norādīts, bet bija norādes uz citplanētiešu ietekmi uz saviem lēmumiem.En: The reason was not clearly indicated, but there were hints of extraterrestrial influences on her decision.Lv: Daina lasīja tālāk un skaidri saprata: vecmāmiņa negribēja pieņemt balvu, jo atbalstīja kādu savādāku ideālu.En: Daina read on and clearly understood: her grandmother did not want to accept the award because she supported a different ideal.Lv: Daina jūtas pārvarēta ar emocijām.En: Daina was overwhelmed with emotions.Lv: Vai viņai būtu jādara tas pats?En: Should she do the same?Lv: Viņas stipendija bija uz spēles, un viņai bija jāuztur savas atzīmes.En: Her scholarship was at stake, and she had to maintain her grades.Lv: Taču Dainai šis atklājums traucēja koncentrēties.En: Yet, this discovery distracted her from focusing.Lv: Kā viņa varēja turpināt neuzzinot patiesību?En: How could she continue without knowing the truth?Lv: Jānis, Dainas draugs un uzticīgs kompanjons, rītā ienāca istabā.En: Jānis, Daina's friend and loyal companion, came into the room in the morning.Lv: "Ko tu lasi?En: "What are you reading?"Lv: " viņš jautāja, ieraugot burtnīcu.En: he asked, noticing the notebook.Lv: Daina viņam visu izstāstīja.En: Daina told him everything.Lv: Jānis smaidīja.En: Jānis smiled.Lv: "Tavs uzdevums ir atrast taisnību," viņš vēlēja.En: "Your task is to find the truth," he wished her.Lv: Aivars, jau pamodies, skeptiski paraudzījās.En: Aivars, now awake, looked on skeptically.Lv: "Tas ir laika izšķiešana," viņš teica.En: "It's a waste of time," he said.Lv: "Tu riskē ar savu stipendiju!En: "You're risking your scholarship!"Lv: "Tomēr Dainas apņēmība nepieļāva atteikties.En: However, Daina's determination did not allow her to give up.Lv: Viņa vairākas nedēļas veltīja lasīšanai un izpētei, līdz uzzināja, ka vecmāmiņas atteikums saņemt apbalvojumu bija saistīts ar universitātes politiku, kurai viņa nevarēja piekrist.En: She spent several weeks reading and researching until she discovered that her grandmother's refusal to accept the award was related to university policies she couldn't agree with.Lv: Vienīgi tad, kad bija savākusi pietiekami daudz informācijas, viņa saņēma drosmi, lai pastāstītu to ģimenei.En: Only after gathering enough information did she find the courage to tell her family.Lv: Viņas ģimene bija pārsteigta un lepna.En: Her family was surprised and proud.Lv: Vecmāmiņa bija rīkojusies atbilstoši savai sirdsapziņai.En: Her grandmother had acted according to her conscience.Lv: Daina saprata, ka viņas pašu vērtības bija svarīgākas par jebkuru akadēmisku mērķi.En: Daina realized that her own values were more important than any academic goal.Lv: Daina atrada savu mieru ar ģimenes pagātni.En: Daina found peace with ...
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