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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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  • Santorini Surprises: A Christmas Embrace of Imperfection

    Santorini Surprises: A Christmas Embrace of Imperfection
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Santorini Surprises: A Christmas Embrace of Imperfection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Ziemassvētkos uz Santorini salas dzirkstošas gaismas skaisti atspoguļojas uz baltajiem ēku jumtiem.En: At Christmas, the sparkling lights on the island of Santorini are beautifully reflected on the white rooftops of the buildings.Lv: Katrs vējā pūtens ir kā siltas rokas pieskāriens šajā Ziemas laikā.En: Each gust of wind feels like the touch of warm hands in this wintertime.Lv: Agnese jau sen sapņo par ideālu Ziemassvētku svinībām.En: Agnese has long dreamed of the perfect Christmas celebration.Lv: Viņa cer, ka šis gads būs īpašs, jo pēkšņu iedvesmu pārņemta, viņa nolēma organizēt pārsteidzošu pasākumu saviem draugiem - Jānim un Kārlim - Santorini.En: She hopes this year will be special, as she, filled with sudden inspiration, decided to organize an amazing event for her friends - Jānis and Kārlis - on Santorini.Lv: Agnese ir perfekcioniste.En: Agnese is a perfectionist.Lv: Viņa rūpīgi plāno katru dāvanu, katru ēdienu.En: She carefully plans every gift, every meal.Lv: Viņas prātā viss ir pilnīgā kārtībā.En: In her mind, everything is perfectly arranged.Lv: Bet Jānis vienmēr ir mazliet sapņotājs un bezrūpīgs.En: But Jānis is always a bit of a dreamer and carefree.Lv: Viņam ir sava veida mākslinieciskā haotika, kas dažreiz Annai sagādā galvassāpes.En: He has a certain kind of artistic chaos that sometimes gives Anna a headache.Lv: Kārlis... viņam tikai prieks vērot pārējo draugu piedzīvojumus.En: Kārlis...he simply enjoys watching the adventures of his other friends.Lv: Agnese piegādā draugiem iepriekš sagatavotus eleganti iesaiņotus paciņas un pamudina pārējos izsaiņot savas dāvanas.En: Agnese delivers elegantly wrapped pre-prepared packages to her friends and encourages the others to unwrap their gifts.Lv: Jāņa acīs mirdzums ir neviltots, kad viņš sāk izteikt ilgas dzejas rindas, bet aizmirst dažus pantiņus un apkārt esošos smīdina.En: The sparkle in Jānis's eyes is genuine as he begins to express heartfelt lines of poetry but forgets a few verses, amusing those around.Lv: Negaidot negaidīto, Jānis izvelk savu dāvanu: lieli papīra maisiņi, kuri šķiet pilni ar neparastiem priekšmetiem.En: Unexpectedly, Jānis pulls out his gift: large paper bags that seem full of unusual items.Lv: "Paštaisīts," viņš lepni teic un velk ārā to, kas izskatās pēc... savāda plastmasas sniegavīra.En: "Homemade," he proudly declares as he pulls out what looks like...a peculiar plastic snowman.Lv: Tiklīdz tas ir izmontēts, izlec putas.En: As soon as it's disassembled, foam bursts out.Lv: Viss telpas grīdas klāj sniega līdzīgi spilventiņi.En: The room's floor is covered with snow-like cushions.Lv: "Ah," Jānis nenopietni smejas, "es laikam sajaucu putas!"En: "Ah," Jānis laughs lightheartedly, "I must have mixed up the foam!"Lv: Visi skatās uz viņa radīto haosu: iespiedies sniegs mājas vidu, paklūpot pa Agnese uzstādītās sveces un rotājumus.En: Everyone looks at the chaos he created: snow embedded in the center of the house, tripping over Agnese's candles and decorations.Lv: Taču, tā vietā lai dusmotos, Agnese apspīd ar gaišu smaidu.En: However, instead of getting angry, Agnese shines with a bright smile.Lv: "Nu, varbūt vienkārši pieņemam improvizāciju," viņa saka un paslavina Jāņa spēju pārsteigt.En: "Well, maybe we should just embrace the improvisation," she says and praises Jānis's ability to surprise.Lv: Pēkšņi telpa piepildās ar smiekliem.En: Suddenly, the room fills with laughter.Lv: Pat Agnese, kas parasti ir atturīga, sāk pievienoties līksmībai.En: Even Agnese, who is usually reserved, begins to join in the merriment.Lv: Drīz tēja karsts un piparkūkas piepilda istabu ar patīkamu Ziemassvētku aromātu.En: Soon, hot tea and gingerbread fill the room with a pleasant Christmas aroma.Lv: Katrs notikums kļūst par jaunu atmiņu, katrs smeimens - par svētkus būtisku sastāvdaļu.En: Every moment becomes a new memory, every laugh a vital part of the celebration.Lv: Galu galā, Agnese saprot, ka perfekcija nav tas, kas nepieciešams svētku izdošanai.En: In the end, Agnese realizes that perfection is not what's needed for a successful holiday.Lv: Esot kopā ar draugiem, pat negaidītie pārsteigumi var kļūt par vislabākajiem mirkļiem.En: Being with friends, even unexpected surprises can become the best moments.Lv: Kad nakts beidzas, balkona logs rāda glāsmaino Santorini pilsētas panorāmu.En: As the night ends, the balcony window reveals the gentle panorama of Santorini city.Lv: Gluži kā dzīve, arī šie Ziemassvētki bija neparedzami un krāsaini.En: Just like life, these Christmases were unpredictable and colorful.Lv: Un tā bija pavisam labi.En: ...
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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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