FluentFiction - Latvian
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!
Episodes
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Story Transcript:
Lv: Rundāles pils dārzos vasara bija pilnbriedā.
En: In the gardens of Rundāles Palace, summer was in full bloom.
Lv: Starp krāšņajām puķēm un cēlām statujām skanēja festivāla mūzika un draudzīga smiekli.
En: Amongst the magnificent ...
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Lv: Debesīs zilums bija dziļš kā nekad, saules stari mirdzēja cauri koku lapām, kas klāja Vecrīgas drupas.
En: The sky's blueness was as deep as never before, and the sun's rays glimmered through the leaves of the trees, coveri...
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Lv: Rīgas Centrāltirgus gruzdēja vasaras gaisos.
En: Rīgas Centrāltirgus simmered in the summer air.
Lv: Cilvēku balsis saplūda vienotā murdošā jūklī.
En: The voices of people merged into a single murmur of chaos.
Lv: Alvis...
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Lv: Vecās Rīgas tirgus vasarā ir kā skudru pūznis.
En: The old Rīgas market in summer is like an anthill.
Lv: Visi steidz iegūt labumus un priecājas par saulaino dienu.
En: Everyone is rushing to obtain goods and enjoying the...
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Lv: Elina un Raimonds stāvēja pie Rīgas Centrālā tirgus ieejas.
En: Elina and Raimonds stood at the entrance of the Rīgas Centrālais tirgus.
Lv: Saule spožoji spīdēja, apgaismojot krāsainos stendus ar salātu galviņām un sarkanām tom...
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Lv: Rīgas Valsts vidusskolā vasara bija pilnā plaukumā.
En: At Rīgas Valsts vidusskola, summer was in full bloom.
Lv: Skolas pagalms bija pilns ar smiekliem un prieku.
En: The school yard was filled with laughter and joy.
Lv:...
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Lv: Cēsu viduslaiku gadatirgus skanēja kā dzīvespriecīga simfonija.
En: The Cēsu medieval fair sounded like a cheerful symphony.
Lv: Cilvēki staigāja starp koka būdiņām, kas piedāvāja rokdarbus un amatnieku izstrādājumus.
En:...
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Lv: Rīgas Zinātnes muzeja durvis atveras ar klusu čīkstēšanu, un Mārtiņš un Sofija ieiet iekšā ar lielu entuziasmu.
En: The doors of the Rīgas Science Museum open with a quiet creak, and Mārtiņš and Sofija enter with great enthus...
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Lv: Rīgā vasaras diena bija pilna saules staru, kas caur logiem lija vecajā ēkā, kur atradās vēlēšanu centrs.
En: In Rīga, a summer day was full of sun rays pouring through the windows of the old building where the voting center ...
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Lv: Saule sāka spīdēt augstu debesīs, piepildot Baibas dzīvojamo istabu ar vasarīgiem stariem.
En: The sun began to shine high in the sky, filling Baiba's living room with summer rays.
Lv: Diena bija tik silta, ka logi bija pi...
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fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-08-14-22-34-02-lv
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Lv: Kafijas smarža bija stipra un aromātiska, mudinot cilvēkus ienākt biroja kafejnīcā.
En: The smell of coffee was strong and aromatic, urging people to enter the office cafe.
Lv: Vēlā vasaras pēcpusdiena lika saules stariem iep...
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Lv: Jūrmalas pludmalē vasara vienmēr klusa un silta.
En: In the Jūrmalas beach, summer is always quiet and warm.
Lv: Smiltis ir baltas kā cukurs, un viļņi maigi čaukst kad skar krastu.
En: The sand is as white as sugar, and the waves ge...
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Lv: Zem spožās saules stariem, kas caur logiem apspīdēja Rīgas Starptautisko lidostu, Jānis steidzās uz savu izejas vārtiņu.
En: Under the bright rays of the sun that shone through the windows of Rīgas Starptautisko li...
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Lv: Senās pilsētas tirgus mudžēja no cilvēkiem un dzīvniekiem.
En: The ancient city's market buzzed with people and animals.
Lv: Saule spīdēja spoži, apgūstot seno akmens arku ēnas, kur tirgotāji cītīgi piedāvāja savas ...
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Lv: Rīgas centrā dzīvoja Žanete – talantīga digitālā māksliniece ar dedzīgu aci par inovāciju.
En: In the center of Rīga lived Žanete – a talented digital artist with a keen eye for innovation.
Lv: Viņa strādāja nelielā, bet skai...
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Lv: Vasaras saules stari lēni slīdēja pāri stikla jumtam modernajā mākslas muzejā.
En: The rays of the summer sun slowly slid across the glass roof of the modern art museum.
Lv: Ieva, mākslas terapeite, stāvēja lielajā galerijā ...
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Lv: Siltās vasaras pēcpusdienā, Marišs stāvēja pilsētas sirdī, uz modernā debesskrāpja jumta Rīgā.
En: On a warm summer afternoon, Marišs stood at the heart of the city, on the rooftop of a modern skyscraper in Rīga.
Lv: No šejienes viņ...
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Lv: Rīgas vidusskola bija pilna ar sajūsmu un rosību.
En: The Rīgas vidusskola was full of excitement and activity.
Lv: Saule spoži spīdēja, zāle bija zaļa, un visur varēja redzēt skolēnus, kuri priecīgi atbalstīja savus draugus ...
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Lv: Zem pilsētas troksni, slepenā laboratorija gaida savu stundu.
En: Under the city's noise, a secret laboratory awaits its moment.
Lv: Nolikta zemē kā noslēpums, tā ir dzīva ar mirgojošām gaismām un klusu dūkoņu.
En: Buried und...
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Story Transcript:
Lv: Vējš maigi glāstīja Kārlis seju, kamēr viņš stāvēja uz Panorāmas jumta terases.
En: The wind gently caressed Kārlis's face as he stood on the rooftop terrace of Panorāmas.
Lv: No šejienes viņš varēja redzēt Rīgas vecpilsētu...
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