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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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  • Embracing Tradition: An Adventurous Journey to Latvia's Heart

    Embracing Tradition: An Adventurous Journey to Latvia's Heart
    Jan 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Embracing Tradition: An Adventurous Journey to Latvia's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-01-31-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Sniegs klāja ceļus kā mīksts, balts tepiķis, un ledus gaismas aplīņķoja zemi ar mirdzošu pārklāju.En: The snow covered the roads like a soft, white carpet, and ice circled the ground with a glistening layer.Lv: Evelīna, Mārcis un Kristaps sestdienas rītā strauji devās uz Latgales pusē paslēpušos komunālo ciematu.En: Evelīna, Mārcis, and Kristaps set out rapidly on a Saturday morning to a communal village tucked away in the Latgale region.Lv: Viņi bija apņēmušies izbaudīt kultūras festivālu, kas katru ziemu piepulcē ciemu ar dziesmām un dejām.En: They were determined to enjoy the cultural festival, which every winter fills the village with songs and dances.Lv: "Kā var uzstāties ceļā šādā sniegā?En: "How can one perform on the road in such snow?"Lv: " Mārcis iebilda, aplūkojot auksto ceļu.En: Mārcis objected, gazing at the cold road.Lv: Viņš vienmēr prātoja pirms rīcības, un šoreiz viņa prātu aizņēma bažas par ceļa drošību.En: He always pondered before taking action, and this time his mind was occupied with concerns about road safety.Lv: "Ceļš uz ciemu var būt grūts, bet tā vērts," Kristaps atbildēja.En: "The road to the village may be tough, but it's worth it," Kristaps replied.Lv: Viņš zināja festivālu kā savu piecus pirkstus un ar nepacietību gaidīja iespēju iepazīstināt savu draugu pulku ar tam raksturīgajām tradīcijām.En: He knew the festival like the back of his hand and eagerly awaited the chance to introduce his group of friends to its characteristic traditions.Lv: Evelīna, kuras acis mirdzēja par gaidāmo piedzīvojumu, papildināja: "Mēs varam stāties pretīm laika apstākļiem, ja vien sirds ir silta.En: Evelīna, whose eyes sparkled with anticipation for the upcoming adventure, added, "We can face the weather if only the heart is warm."Lv: "Ceļojums bija izaicinošs.En: The journey was challenging.Lv: Spēcīgas vējš brāzmšana un ziemas mežonības nemazināja apņēmību, kas plauka Evelīnā.En: Strong gusts of wind and the wildness of winter did not diminish the determination that blossomed in Evelīna.Lv: Viņa zināja, ka ciemats sagaida viņus ar atvērtām rokām, un labprāt izrādīja savai kompānijai visas iespējamās ērtības un prieku, ko šī pieredze varētu sniegt.En: She knew the village would welcome them with open arms and was more than happy to showcase to her companions all the comforts and joy this experience could offer.Lv: Kad viņi beidzot nonāca komunālajā ciematā, tas izskatījās gluži kā ziemas pasaka.En: When they finally arrived at the communal village, it looked like a winter fairy tale.Lv: Koka namiņi, pārklājušies ar biezu sniega kārtu, šķita silti un vilinoši.En: Wooden cottages, covered with a thick layer of snow, seemed warm and inviting.Lv: Ciema centrā, kur bija sapulcējušies cilvēki, stāvēja liels ugunskurs, kura liesmas dejoja ar sniega piebiru.En: In the center of the village, where people had gathered, stood a large bonfire, its flames dancing with the snowflakes.Lv: Tieši tad, kad Evelīna, Mārcis un Kristaps sasniedza laukuma vidu, sācies tautu deju priekšnesums.En: Just as Evelīna, Mārcis, and Kristaps reached the middle of the square, a folk dance performance began.Lv: Vietējie iedzīvotāji, tērpti latviešu tradicionālās drēbēs, laipni aicināja piebiedroties.En: The local inhabitants, dressed in traditional Latvian attire, kindly invited them to join.Lv: Deja ap ugunskuru bija kā burvestība, ikviena kustība saskanēja ar zemi un mūziku.En: The dance around the bonfire was like magic; every movement harmonized with the ground and the music.Lv: Mārcis, sākotnēji skeptisks, stāvēja, vērojot un iedzīvinot katru skaņu un kustību.En: Mārcis, initially skeptical, stood watching and absorbing every sound and movement.Lv: Pirmais kritiens sniegā viņu sasmīdināja, un viņš iesaistījās ar patiesu interesi un sajūtu.En: His first fall into the snow made him laugh, and he joined in with genuine interest and feeling.Lv: Evelīna saprata, ka šis brīdis ir tā vērts, viņa juta savienojumu ar senčiem, ar Latvijas zemi un tās kultūru.En: Evelīna understood that this moment was worth it; she felt a connection with the ancestors, with the land of Latvia, and its culture.Lv: Kad diena pārplūda vakara krēslā, un ciematā sāka iemirdzēties laternas, Evelīna juta visā savā būtībā jaunu spēku.En: As the day faded into evening twilight and the village started to light up with lanterns, Evelīna felt a new strength fill her entire being.Lv: Viņa izjuta lepnumu par savu kultūras mantojumu, un Mārcī izaiza žēlastīgs smaids.En: She felt proud of her cultural heritage, and Mārcis wore ...
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  • Truth Unveiled: A Family's Evening of Revelation

    Truth Unveiled: A Family's Evening of Revelation
    Jan 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Truth Unveiled: A Family's Evening of Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-01-31-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Rīgas Vecrīga bija balta no sniega.En: Rīgas Vecrīga was white with snow.Lv: Sniega kupenas krājās gar šaurajām ielām.En: Snowdrifts accumulated along the narrow streets.Lv: Gaisā bija februāra asās vēsmas.En: There was a sharp February chill in the air.Lv: Gaismiņas izskatījās tik silts aiz logiem, pievilinot cilvēkus siltumā.En: The lights appeared so warm behind the windows, tempting people inside to the warmth.Lv: Ina devās uz nelielu restorānu, kur viņa bija nolēmusi izdarīt grūtu soli.En: Ina was heading to a small restaurant where she had decided to take a difficult step.Lv: Viņa zināja, ka tas būs vakars, kas atklās vecās lietas.En: She knew that it would be an evening that would reveal old matters.Lv: Viņa sarunāja tikšanos ar tēvu Oskaru un tanti Laimu.En: She arranged to meet her father Oskars and aunt Laima.Lv: Oskars jau gaidīja pie apaļā koka galda, kas bija klāts ar baltu galdautu.En: Oskars was already waiting at the round wooden table, covered with a white tablecloth.Lv: Viņa seja bija mierīga, taču acis nodevāja satraukumu.En: His face was calm, but his eyes betrayed his anxiety.Lv: Laima sēdēja viņam blakus, joprojām šarmanta, ar smaidu un gudrām, vērojošām acīm.En: Laima sat next to him, still charming, with a smile and wise, observant eyes.Lv: Kad Ina pievienojās, viņa izjuta saspringumu gaisā.En: When Ina joined, she felt the tension in the air.Lv: Viss šķita tā, it kā katra skaņa būtu pastiprināta.En: Everything seemed as if every sound was amplified.Lv: Klusums kļuva par neizturamu sarunu.En: Silence became an unbearable conversation.Lv: Ina ar stingru balsi teica:En: Ina said with a firm voice:Lv: "Es gribu zināt patiesību par mūsu ģimeni."En: "I want to know the truth about our family."Lv: Oskars uzreiz satraucās.En: Oskars immediately became anxious.Lv: Viņš cerēja, ka šo dienu varēs izvairīties.En: He had hoped to avoid this day.Lv: "Ir lietas, ko ir labāk nezināt," viņš teica klusi.En: "There are things better left unknown," he said quietly.Lv: Bet Laima, kura uzskatīja, ka taisnība ir svarīgāka par klusēšanu, viegli piesita pie galda ar pirkstiem.En: But Laima, who believed that the truth was more important than silence, gently tapped the table with her fingers.Lv: "Varbūt ir laiks," viņa lēnām teica.En: "Perhaps it is time," she said slowly.Lv: Ina atcerējās dažādas baumas, kuras bija dzirdējusi ārvalstīs.En: Ina remembered various rumors she had heard abroad.Lv: Lietas, kas šķita tik nesaprotamas, līdz šim brīdim viņas dzīvē bija kā tumšs mākonis.En: Things that seemed so incomprehensible had cast a dark cloud over her life until now.Lv: Atmosfēra kļuva arvien laikmetīgāka.En: The atmosphere became more intense.Lv: Oskars skatījās uz savu meitu.En: Oskars looked at his daughter.Lv: Viņam jau ilgu laiku gribējās pateikt patiesību, bet viņa bailes vienmēr bija stiprākas par vēlmi atvērt sirdi.En: He had wanted to tell the truth for a long time, but his fears were always stronger than the desire to open his heart.Lv: "Ā, Inčuk," beidzot viņš sāka, un Laima atviegloti pamāja, jāņem vērā patiesība.En: "Oh, Inčuk," he finally began, and Laima nodded with relief, acknowledging the importance of the truth.Lv: "Stāsts, ko esi dzirdējusi... ir daļēji patiess."En: "The story you've heard... is partially true."Lv: Ina nopūtās, taču Oskars turpināja.En: Ina sighed, but Oskars continued.Lv: Viņš stāstīja par vecu ģimenes skandālu, kas toreiz bija apdraudējis visu ģimeni.En: He spoke of an old family scandal that had threatened the entire family at the time.Lv: Viņa māte bija iesaistīta notikumos, kas mainīja viņu dzīvi uz neatgriešanos.En: Her mother was involved in events that changed their lives irreversibly.Lv: Kad stāsts izskanēja, asaras sākās redzēt Inas acīs.En: When the story finished, tears began to appear in Ina's eyes.Lv: Viņa paskatījās uz tēvu un tante, vēloties saprast.En: She looked at her father and aunt, wanting to understand.Lv: "Paldies, ka neturiet noslēpumu," viņa teica.En: "Thank you for not keeping the secret," she said.Lv: Vakara beigās starp viņiem nebija vairāk sastingusīti.En: By the end of the evening, the tension between them had dissipated.Lv: Ina piecēlās, piespieda tēvam rokās un abas tantei.En: Ina stood up, hugged her father, and did the same with her aunt.Lv: "Esam ģimene. Tam ir jēga. Apmeklēsim Imbolku, ja?"En: "We are family. That makes sense. Shall we visit Imbolku, right?"Lv: Oskars ticēja, ka viņa nekad nerunā tā tālāk.En: Oskars believed she would never speak of it further.Lv: Laima jūtās atvieglota par spēju atbrīvoties.En: Laima felt relieved to be ...
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  • Secret Baking Mission: Mischief and Cake in the Dormitory

    Secret Baking Mission: Mischief and Cake in the Dormitory
    Jan 30 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Secret Baking Mission: Mischief and Cake in the Dormitory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-01-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Ilze un Arvis bija divi draiski draugi internātskolā.En: Ilze and Arvis were two mischievous friends at a boarding school.Lv: Auksts ziemas vakars.En: It was a cold winter evening.Lv: Ārā sniga sniegs, bet iekšā siltums.En: Outside, snow was falling, but inside there was warmth.Lv: Radiatori sildīja viņu plašo, bet nedaudz haotisko kopmītni.En: Radiators heated their spacious but somewhat chaotic dormitory.Lv: Visapkārt bija dzirdami skolēnu smiekli un klusas čalas par slepeniem plāniem.En: All around, the laughter of students and quiet whispers about secret plans could be heard.Lv: Ar katru pūliņu gaiss kļuva vēl dzirkstošāks.En: With each effort, the air became more sparkling.Lv: Ilze sēdēja uz gultas malas un nervozi pētīja recepti, kas spīdēja spilgtā galda lampas gaismā.En: Ilze sat on the edge of the bed, nervously examining a recipe that gleamed in the bright light of the table lamp.Lv: "Šodien jāpaspēj uztaisīt kūku," viņa noteica.En: "Today we need to make the cake," she stated.Lv: "Mūsu mīļotajam skolotājam rīt vārda diena.En: "It's our dear teacher's name day tomorrow.Lv: Jābūt pārsteigumam!En: It has to be a surprise!"Lv: "Arvis, viņas labākais draugs un lielais neveiklis, jau attīrīja galdu.En: Arvis, her best friend and big clumsy companion, was already clearing the table.Lv: "Bet ko darīsim, ja kāds mūs pieķers?En: "But what will we do if someone catches us?Lv: Tu zini, ka virtuvē nedrīkstam," viņš mazliet nobijies jautāja.En: You know we're not allowed in the kitchen," he asked, a little worried.Lv: "Es izgudrosim veidu," Ilze pavedzoši pasmaidīja.En: "We'll figure out a way," Ilze smiled slyly.Lv: "Mums tikai jādara klusi.En: "We just have to do it quietly."Lv: "Noslēpums bija sācies.En: The secret was on.Lv: Arvis uzmetīja acis uz sastāvdaļām, bet Ilzes drošais skatiens viņam deva spēku.En: Arvis glanced at the ingredients, but Ilze's confident gaze gave him strength.Lv: Viņi nolēma sākt.En: They decided to start.Lv: Vispirms, milti.En: First, the flour.Lv: Arvis pasniedza maisiņu, bet izberšanas laikā puse izkaisījās pa galdu.En: Arvis handed over the bag, but while pouring, half of it scattered on the table.Lv: "Ups," viņš neplānoti smaidīja.En: "Oops," he unintentionally smiled.Lv: "Labi, nekas traks.En: "Okay, no big deal.Lv: Turpinām," Ilze nomierināja, mazgājot miltu kārtu no galda.En: Let's continue," Ilze reassured, wiping the layer of flour off the table.Lv: Nākamais bija cukurs, pēc tam olas.En: Next came the sugar, then the eggs.Lv: "Nedrīkstam tās sadauzīt," Ilze jokodamās atgādināja.En: "We can't break them," Ilze jokingly reminded.Lv: Bet tiktāl, kamēr viņi salēja pienu un sviestu bļodā, viņi jūtas veiksmīgi.En: But so far, as they poured the milk and butter into the bowl, they felt successful.Lv: Līdz brīdim, kad pienāca laiks maisīt.En: Until it was time to stir.Lv: Mikseris?En: Mixer?Lv: Aizmirsts virtuvē.En: Left in the kitchen.Lv: "Nav problēmu," teica Ilze.En: "No problem," said Ilze.Lv: "Tev ir spēcīgi muskuļi, Arvi.En: "You have strong muscles, Arvis.Lv: Maisīsim ar karotes rokturi.En: Let's stir with the spoon handle."Lv: "Kad masa izskatījās gana gluda, viņi to uzmanīgi ielēja mazajā elektriskajā cepeškrāsnī, ko Ilze viltīgi bija aizbēgusi no virtuves pirms vakariņu laika.En: When the batter looked smooth enough, they carefully poured it into the small electric oven, which Ilze had cunningly snuck out of the kitchen before dinner time.Lv: Viss izpaudās līdzīgi kā plānots, līdz Arvis neveiksmīgi novietoja auduma lupatu pārāk tuvu karstajai plīts virsmai.En: Everything was going according to plan until Arvis carelessly placed a cloth too close to the hot stovetop.Lv: Garīgi sapņojot, viņš piekrūvēja pogu, nekavējoties iedarbinot skaļu signalizāciju.En: Daydreaming, he turned the knob, immediately setting off a loud alarm.Lv: "Ak nē!En: "Oh no!"Lv: " viņš izmisumā sauca.En: he cried in despair.Lv: Panika?En: Panic?Lv: Nē, bet smiekli piepildīja telpu.En: No, but laughter filled the room.Lv: "Ventilatoru!En: "The fan!Lv: Ieslēdz to," Ilze ātri reaģēja.En: Turn it on," Ilze quickly responded.Lv: Ar smiekliem un pagurušu elpu viņi krāsnī ievietoto kūku veiksmīgi nosargāja no degošās lupatas apdraudējuma.En: With laughter and a bit of breathlessness, they successfully saved the cake in the oven from the threat of the burning cloth.Lv: Tikko sākot klusēt signalizācija, klusi durvis atvērās, un to iekšā stāvēja skolotājs ar paceltu uzaci.En: Just as the alarm began to quiet, the door quietly opened, and there stood their teacher with a raised eyebrow.Lv: Skolotājs gan smaidīja.En: The...
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