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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.

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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  • The Heartfelt Quest: Discovering a Treasure for Mom

    The Heartfelt Quest: Discovering a Treasure for Mom
    Feb 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: The Heartfelt Quest: Discovering a Treasure for Mom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-17-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Kristera kabatā zvana telefons, atgādinot par apsolījumu.En: Kristers hears his phone ring in his pocket, reminding him of a promise.Lv: Viņš solīja viņa mamai atrast īpašu dāvanu.En: He promised his mom to find a special gift.Lv: Viņš cer, ka atradīs kaut ko vērienīgu mazliet zem siltajām un rūpīgi izrotātajām dūnām, kas klāj Gaujas Nacionālā parka zemi.En: He hopes to find something grand beneath the warm and carefully decorated dunes covering the land of Gaujas Nacionālais parks.Lv: Elza un Igors iet viņam blakus, kasīdamies cauri sniegam, kad viņi sasniedz veikaliņu.En: Elza and Igors walk beside him, trudging through the snow as they reach the little shop.Lv: Mazā veikaliņa durvis atveras ar vieglu čīkstu.En: The small shop's door opens with a slight creak.Lv: Kristers ieņem elpu, uzsūcot sveicīti dedzināšanas, koku izstrādājumu un mazuļa sinepju smaržas.En: Kristers takes a breath, absorbing the scents of burning candles, wooden crafts, and a hint of mustard.Lv: Viss veikaliņā ir roku darbs – vilnas zeķes, māla krūzes un koka rotājumi, kas aizņem sienas.En: Everything in the shop is handmade – woolen socks, clay mugs, and wooden ornaments that adorn the walls.Lv: To visu vēl papildina trausla gaisma, kas liek šķist, ka viņi ir iegrimuši burvju pasaulē.En: This all is enhanced by a delicate light that makes it seem like they have entered a magical world.Lv: Elza un Igors izklīst, bet Kristers joprojām stāv priekštelpā, nedaudz vērojot.En: Elza and Igors scatter, but Kristers still stands in the foyer, observing a little.Lv: Cilvēku tur ir daudz.En: There are many people there.Lv: Viņi pārvietojas lēnām, emocionālas sarunas aizrauj viņu uzmanību, un tā šķiet, ka visa pasaule ir koncentrēta šeit, mazā veikaliņā Gaujas sirdī.En: They move slowly, emotional conversations capturing their attention, and it seems the whole world is concentrated here, in the small shop in the heart of Gauja.Lv: Kristers jūtas kā viļņa mala, prombūtnē noikalpoties ar savu sajūtu straumi.En: Kristers feels like the edge of a wave, being swept away by his own stream of sensations.Lv: Viņš vēlas atrast to, kas izteiks viņa jūtas mātei.En: He wants to find something that will express his feelings to his mother.Lv: Bet viņš saņemas, neziņā, vai tas būs pareizs.En: But he gathers himself, uncertain if it will be the right choice.Lv: Viņa acis ietērpojās pa rindām, līdz viņš pēkšņi ievēro kaut ko ārkārtīgi skaistu – koka skuvi, ko attēlo putns.En: His eyes glide over the rows until he suddenly notices something extraordinarily beautiful – a wooden carving depicting a bird.Lv: Tas ir mežonīgs ērgļu tēls, pilns ar precīzām detaļām.En: It is a wild eagle figure, full of precise details.Lv: Kristers iztēlojas mātes balsi, stāstot par šiem putniem, kas reiz ceļojot dzīvojuši debess plašumos, veltot savu brīvību.En: Kristers imagines his mother's voice, talking about these birds that once traveled and lived in the expanses of the sky, dedicated to their freedom.Lv: Sajūta pazūd un Kristers atrad laika, lai to uztvertu.En: The sensation vanishes, and Kristers takes a moment to grasp it.Lv: Viņš sākumā pēta plaukstās, bet viņa sirds zina – tas ir tas, ko viņš meklē.En: He first examines it in his palms, but his heart knows – this is what he's been looking for.Lv: Viņš lēnām paceļ to, aiznes līdz kasēm.En: He slowly picks it up and carries it to the counter.Lv: Elza un Igors vēl arvien kaut kur pazuduši rindās, bet tas nav no svarīgi.En: Elza and Igors are still lost somewhere among the rows, but that's not important.Lv: Kristers jūt mierīgumu, brīdī, kad viņš atstāj veikaliņu.En: Kristers feels a sense of calm as he leaves the shop.Lv: Atgriežoties uz ceļa, viņa sirds piepildās ar prieka vilni.En: Returning to the road, his heart fills with a wave of joy.Lv: Viņš saprot, ka atrada to, kas runā viņa sirdī.En: He realizes he found something that speaks to his heart.Lv: Nekļīdams lēmuma pieņemšanā, Kristers mācās sevi paļauties, sekojot savām sajūtām.En: Not wavering in decision-making, Kristers learns to trust himself, following his feelings.Lv: Un šajā miera brīnumā, viņš stāv, pateicas savai mātei ar mazo, bet vērtīgo dāvanu.En: And in this moment of peace and wonder, he stands, thanking his mother with the small but valuable gift. Vocabulary Words:trudging: kasīdamiescreak: čīkstuabsorbing: uzsūcotcrafts: izstrādājumuadorn: aizņemdelicate: trauslascatter: izklīstfoyer: priekštelpāprecise: precīzāmexpanses: plašumosvanishes: pazūdgrasp: uztvertupalms: plaukstāswavers: kļūdamssensation: sajūtuemotional: ...
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  • Treasure & Friendship: A Rīga Market Adventure

    Treasure & Friendship: A Rīga Market Adventure
    Feb 17 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Treasure & Friendship: A Rīga Market Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-17-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Ziemas rīts Rīgas Centrāltirgū bija īpaši dzestrs un pilns satraukuma.En: The winter morning at the Rīgas Centrāltirgus was particularly crisp and full of excitement.Lv: Garo paviljonu jumti mirdzēja zem pēdējā sniega kārta, bet tirgus dzīvoja savu rosīgo dzīvi.En: The long pavilion roofs glistened under the last layer of snow, but the market lived its bustling life.Lv: Aldis pastūma smago durvju vērtnes un uzreiz sajuta siltu gaisu, kas nāca no iekšpuses.En: Aldis pushed the heavy door panels open and immediately felt warm air coming from inside.Lv: Tas bija gluži kā ieiet citā pasaulē – pasaulē, kur dzīvoja krāsainas preces un rūpīgi strādājoši tirgotāji.En: It was like entering another world—a world where colorful goods and diligent traders lived.Lv: Blakus stāvošā Laima azotē turēja tirgus plānu.En: Standing next to him, Laima held a market map under her arm.Lv: "Nu, Aldi, es esmu šeit, lai tevi konsultētu," viņa smaidīja, gādīgi uzsitot Aldim pa plecu.En: "Well, Aldi, I'm here to advise you," she smiled, giving Aldis a supportive pat on the shoulder.Lv: Aldis smaids izplētās, bet drīz vien sekoja nopūta.En: Aldis’s smile broadened, but it was soon followed by a sigh.Lv: "Karlis ir tik izvēlīgs," viņš sacīja.En: "Karlis is so picky," he said.Lv: "Es neesmu pārliecināts, ko tieši viņam patiktu.En: "I'm not sure what exactly he would like."Lv: "Laima, praktiskā kā vienmēr, ieteica pārskatīt antīkās preču stendus.En: Laima, practical as always, suggested checking out the antique stalls.Lv: "Karlis mīl vecmodīgas lietas, varbūt tur mēs atradīsim kaut ko īpašu," viņa teica.En: "Karlis loves vintage things, maybe we'll find something special there," she said.Lv: Aldis piekrita un sekoja.En: Aldis agreed and followed.Lv: Viņi gāja garām gaļas vitrīnām, kur bija neticami svaigi produkti, un siera stendiem, kur smaržoja dažādi Eiropas sieri.En: They walked past the meat displays, where incredibly fresh products were, and cheese stalls, where various European cheeses gave off enticing aromas.Lv: Pēc kāda laika viņi nokļuva pie antikvariāta stenda.En: After some time, they reached the antique stall.Lv: Tur, starp putnu būrīšiem un vecmodīgiem rotājumiem, Aldis pamanīja kaut ko spīdīgu.En: There, among bird cages and vintage decorations, Aldis noticed something shiny.Lv: Tā bija veca kabatas pulkstenīte, iestrādāta zelta rāmis un niecīga ķēdīte.En: It was an old pocket watch, set in a golden frame with a delicate chain.Lv: Viņa acis iemirdzējās.En: His eyes lit up.Lv: "Šis varētu būt tas īstais," viņš sacīja, bet piebilda: "Cik tas maksā?En: "This could be the one," he said, but added, "How much does it cost?"Lv: "Laima uzstāja izzināt.En: Laima insisted on finding out.Lv: Pārdevējs, stalts vīrs ar pelēku bārdu, minēja summu, kas pārsniedza Alda budžetu.En: The seller, a tall man with a gray beard, mentioned a sum that exceeded Aldis's budget.Lv: Aldis vilcinājās.En: Aldis hesitated.Lv: Viņā cīnījās vēlme iegādāties un naudas ierobežojums.En: He battled with the desire to buy it and the constraint of his budget.Lv: "Es nevaru to atļauties," viņš nolaida skatienu.En: "I can't afford it," he lowered his gaze.Lv: Laima, ar dzirkstošu acīm, piedāvāja risinājumu.En: Laima, with sparkling eyes, proposed a solution.Lv: "Ja mēs to pērkam kā divi draugi kopā, tas ietilpst mūsu budžetā," viņa spēlēja, ar cerību balsī.En: "If we buy it as two friends together, it fits within our budget," she suggested hopefully.Lv: Aldis uz brīdi prātoja un tad priecīgi piekrita.En: Aldis pondered for a moment and then joyfully agreed.Lv: Viņi abi sadalīja samaksu un, apmierināti, devās prom.En: They both split the payment and, satisfied, walked away.Lv: Dzimšanas dienas ballīte bija īsta balle.En: The birthday party was a real bash.Lv: Viesi čaloja, un dāvanas krājās stūrī.En: Guests chattered, and gifts piled up in the corner.Lv: Kad nāca laiks dāvanām, Aldis un Laima ar lepnumu pasniedza Karlim dāvanu.En: When it was time for presents, Aldis and Laima proudly handed Karlis the gift.Lv: Viņš izsaiņoja un izskatīja kabatas pulkstenīti.En: He unwrapped it and examined the pocket watch.Lv: "Tas ir lielisks!En: "It's wonderful!"Lv: " viņš teica, smaids līdz ausīm.En: he said, smiling ear to ear.Lv: "Paldies, draugi!En: "Thank you, friends!"Lv: "Aldis sajuta siltumu iekšienē.En: Aldis felt warmth inside.Lv: Viņš saprata – viss ir iespējams, ja ir labi draugi un mazliet drosmes ticēt saviem instinktiem.En: He realized that everything is possible with good friends and a bit of courage to trust your instincts.Lv: Un tā Rīgas Centrāltirgus ...
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  • Warming Hearts: A Hopeful Winter Reunion on Jūrmala Beach

    Warming Hearts: A Hopeful Winter Reunion on Jūrmala Beach
    Feb 16 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Warming Hearts: A Hopeful Winter Reunion on Jūrmala Beach Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-16-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Dienas sākās ar pelēkām debesīm un vēju, kas svilpoja Jūrmalas pludmalē.En: The day began with gray skies and the wind whistling on the Jūrmala beach.Lv: Jūras viļņi maigi šalkoja pret krastu.En: The sea waves gently murmured against the shore.Lv: Elīna stāvēja krastā, rokas dziļi jakas kabatās.En: Elīna stood on the coast, her hands deep in her jacket pockets.Lv: Viņa vilcīgi raudzījās uz horizontu, kur vējš pacēla smiltis mākoņos.En: She hesitantly gazed at the horizon, where the wind lifted the sand into clouds.Lv: Šīs ziemas dienas rīta vējš bija ass, bet Elīna cerēja, ka tas varētu būt sākums kaut kam siltākam.En: The morning wind on this winter day was sharp, but Elīna hoped it could be the beginning of something warmer.Lv: Elīna bija nolēmusi, ka šis būs tas brīdis.En: Elīna had decided that this would be the moment.Lv: Vakars, kad viņa sapulcinās savu ģimeni ap ugunskuru pludmalē.En: The evening when she would gather her family around a bonfire on the beach.Lv: Jānis un Mārtiņš jau bija ieradušies viesnīcā.En: Jānis and Mārtiņš had already arrived at the hotel.Lv: Viņi bija apmetušies jaukā apartamentā ar skatu uz jūru.En: They had settled into a nice apartment with a view of the sea.Lv: Neskatoties uz aukstumu, Elīna gribēja, lai viņi dodas laukā – prom no sienām un slēptu saziņu.En: Despite the cold, Elīna wanted them to go outside—away from walls and hidden communication.Lv: Kad saule sāka noslēpties aiz mākoņiem, Elīna aizdedzināja ugunskuru.En: When the sun began to hide behind the clouds, Elīna lit the bonfire.Lv: Malkas sprakšķēšana pievilka pārējos.En: The crackling of the wood attracted the others.Lv: Jānis un Mārtiņš pievienojās viņai, klusi nodarbojoties ar savām domām.En: Jānis and Mārtiņš joined her, quietly occupied with their own thoughts.Lv: Viņu sejās bija izgaismojusies ugunskura gaisma.En: Their faces were illuminated by the light of the fire.Lv: Šķita, ka tikpat ledaini kā apkārtējais laiks, bija arī viņu attiecības.En: It seemed that as icy as the surrounding weather, so too were their relationships.Lv: "Es zinu, ka pēdējā laikā esmu kļuvusi tāda kā attālināta," sāka Elīna, viņas balss bija mierīga, bet izlēmīga.En: "I know that lately, I've become somewhat distant," began Elīna, her voice calm but decisive.Lv: "Es nenožēloju savu darbu, bet es esmu bijusi pārāk aizņemta, lai pamanītu, kā jūs abi esat man blakus."En: "I don't regret my work, but I've been too busy to notice how you both have been by my side."Lv: Neizteicēto jūtu sniega kupenas sāka kust.En: The unspoken feelings began to melt like snowdrifts.Lv: Jānis uzmeta skatienu uz Elīnu, ieklausoties.En: Jānis glanced at Elīna, listening.Lv: "Mēs esam bijuši... nu, tālu viens no otra," viņš piesardzīgi pievienoja, līdzvērtīgā tonī.En: "We've been... well, far apart," he cautiously added, matching her tone.Lv: Mārtiņš, kuru vienmēr uzskatīja par ģimenes kluso, pievērsās viņiem.En: Mārtiņš, always considered the quiet one in the family, turned to them.Lv: "Es ilgojos pēc tiem laikiem, kad bija viegli," viņš teica.En: "I miss those times when things were easy," he said.Lv: "Zināji, kad mēs visi biežāk tikāmies."En: "You know, when we all got together more often."Lv: Viņi turpināja runāt, klausoties viens otra stāstos un daloties sajūtās.En: They continued to talk, listening to each other's stories and sharing feelings.Lv: Uguns siltums, šķiet, izkusa ledus, kas gadiem ilgi bija veidojies starp viņiem.En: The warmth of the fire seemed to melt the ice that had formed between them over the years.Lv: Viņi apsprieda senos pārpratumus un nosprieda, lai tās būtu pēdējās sprakšķošās malka dzirksteles, kas jākrata pagātnē.En: They discussed old misunderstandings and decided to let them be like the last crackling sparks of wood, fading into the past.Lv: Pēc pāris stundām viņi atradās pasargāti viens otra rokās.En: After a few hours, they found themselves embraced in each other's arms.Lv: Vējš pie krasta mazinājās, un klusajā naktī viļņi skanēja kā miera melodija.En: The wind by the coast had subsided, and in the quiet night, the waves sounded like a melody of peace.Lv: Elīna, Jānis un Mārtiņš solīja turpmāk biežāk satikties un atbalstīt viens otru; viņi saplānoja jaunas tikšanās.En: Elīna, Jānis, and Mārtiņš promised to meet more often and support each other; they planned new gatherings.Lv: Kad viņi devās atpakaļ uz viesnīcu, vējš, šķita, bija kļuvusi maigāka, un Elīnas sirds bija silta.En: As they headed back to the hotel, the wind seemed to have softened, and Elīna's ...
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