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August 24, 2025 14 mins
Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Finding Inspiration Among Rundāles Garden Blooms
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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 flowers and noble statues, festival music and friendly laughter rang out.

Lv: Šeit, senatnīgajā gaisotnē, uzdāja dzīves ritmu un mieru.
En: Here, in the ancient ambiance, life's rhythm and peace embraced each other.

Lv: Anete, jauna sieviete ar dziļu interesi par vēsturi, cerēja šeit atrast iedvesmu savam jaunajam mākslas projektam.
En: Anete, a young woman with a deep interest in history, hoped to find inspiration for her new art project here.

Lv: Viņa bija talantīga māksliniece, bet bieži iestrēga pašpārliecinātības trūkumā.
En: She was a talented artist but often got stuck due to a lack of self-confidence.

Lv: Ceļojumu uz Rundāles dārziem viņa gaidīja ar zināmu satraukumu, bet arī cerību.
En: She awaited the trip to Rundāles gardens with some excitement, but also with hope.

Lv: Kopā ar draugiem, Jāni un Mārtiņu, viņi ieradās pilī.
En: Together with her friends, Jānis and Mārtiņš, they arrived at the palace.

Lv: Jānis un Mārtiņš bija vairāk ieinteresēti festivāla izpriecēs - atrakcijās un uzkodās.
En: Jānis and Mārtiņš were more interested in the festival's entertainment - attractions and snacks.

Lv: Kamēr draugi smējās, Anete sajuta nemieru.
En: While her friends laughed, Anete felt uneasy.

Lv: Viņai šķita, ka šī priekpilnā atmosfēra aizēno vēsturiskā dārza kluso skaistumu.
En: She thought that this joyful atmosphere overshadowed the quiet beauty of the historical garden.

Lv: "Es iešu pati," viņa beidzot teica.
En: "I'll go by myself," she finally said.

Lv: "Gribu apskatīt dārzus no citas puses.
En: "I want to see the gardens from a different perspective."

Lv: " Draugi piekrītoši pamāja, ļaujot Anetei ieelpot pilns miera brīdis.
En: Her friends nodded in agreement, allowing Anete to take in a moment of peace.

Lv: Viņa devās pa klusiem celiņiem prom no trokšņainā pūļa.
En: She walked down quiet paths away from the noisy crowd.

Lv: Saule mežģījās caur koku lapām, kastaņas rotājās ar pufīgiem ziediem.
En: The sun played through the leaves of the trees, while chestnuts adorned themselves with fluffy flowers.

Lv: Pēkšņi Anete nonāca pie neaizsniedzama dārza stūra, kur rozes un lavandas saplūda harmoniskā mīlestības mūzikā.
En: Suddenly, Anete found herself in a secluded corner of the garden, where roses and lavender blended into a harmonious love song.

Lv: Šeit, tālumā no cilvēku čalām, viņa sajuta mierīgu iedvesmas vilni.
En: Here, far from the chatter of people, she felt a calm wave of inspiration.

Lv: Viņas prāts piepildījās ar idejām, krāsu spēlēm un dabas simetriju, ko viņa vēlējās attēlot savos darbos.
En: Her mind filled with ideas, color plays, and the symmetry of nature, which she longed to portray in her work.

Lv: Šis klusais dārza stūris kļuva par viņas miera oāzi, kurā dzima māksla.
En: This quiet garden corner became her oasis of peace, where art was born.

Lv: Pēc kāda laika viņa atgriezās pie draugiem.
En: After some time, she returned to her friends.

Lv: Viņa juta atjaunotu enerģiju un izstāstīja par savu iedvesmojošo atradumu.
En: She felt a renewed energy and shared her inspiring discovery.

Lv: Jānis un Mārtiņš piecietīgi klausījās, dalīdamies savos smieklīgajos piedzīvojumos, līdz Anete saprata – viņu draudzība papildināja viņas dzīvi ar bezrūpīgu vienkāršību, ko viņa reizēm pietrūka.
En: Jānis and Mārtiņš listened patiently, sharing their own amusing adventures until Anete realized—her friendship with them added a carefree simplicity to her life that she sometimes missed.

Lv: Anete saprata, ka līdzsvars starp aizrautību un atslābināšanos ir atslēga.
En: Anete understood that the balance between passion and relaxation was key.

Lv: Viņas draugi nesa prieku, pat ja dažreiz tas pārklājas ar nopietnību.
En: Her friends brought joy, even if it sometimes overlapped with seriousness.

Lv: No šī brīža viņa bija pārliecināta, ka atradīs iedvesmu neatkarīgi no haosa.
En: From this moment on, she was confident that she would find inspiration regardless of the chaos.

Lv: Un tāpēc Rundāles dārzi kļuva par viņas sirds
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
Fluid Fluent RG.

Speaker 2 (00:09):
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you bilingual stories to supercharge your listening comprehension. In each episode,
we'll present a short story in both English and Latvian
with the aim of helping you to improve your listening comprehension.

Speaker 3 (00:25):
In this episode, we'll explore how a serene garden journey
helps a neat rediscover her creative news amidst the laughter
and chaos of a vibrant summer festival.

Speaker 2 (00:34):
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Speaker 1 (01:43):
Run DAOs, pilsdar st festival music and chait senat ne
gia gai sona uzdaze, mir aneta yano, siviet argilu interes

(02:03):
si parvastor teretia addressed Musamon and Marxos projecta vinna be
talentig max net but bh e strag pash parlett native
strukuma teluyum us run daus darze and vinegai di arzinam
zatrakum betteribo kuoppar draugiem jan and Martin Winni er das

(02:28):
pili janis on martinch bi a virak y intersati, festival
is pretts attratias on uskodas camar draugis maayas annette, sauta
nemr vines chitta kashi prikilna atmosphere asanovastris kadars kluso, skaistum

(02:48):
a c shupati winna bezo teit griboobskati darus not cites
pusses draugi piecritos, pamai la ante ilpot pilmsmere breedis vine
de vaspacusim telim promo tropoul salamsgias or kukula, pam castanis

(03:11):
rotayasar pufigiem z d m, p ann ne madarza stur
kruses on lawan, the sapplud harmonies, camillos, tibus musica, shad
talma no silva, kuchalam vinne auto mirig edwsmus vilne, Vinnie

(03:31):
pratts pepel diasar idem krasos pellem on dabasymmetry, covina velayas
atalod savoz darbos she scuol says Darza stores clue, per
vinis mir oasi kazimo, marxl petskadali kevinni at grezas pedrougiem
vineuta to energy on istasti perseds moyosho atradum jannis On

(03:58):
Martin pet claussy yes dalid mesasliga us poemos with Annette saprata,
Winnie drauzib papildnai vennisdev arbez rupi guvien kashib covin rais
m pietruc Annette saprata khalides were startib on at slab, nationals, ratslag, vinis,

(04:20):
draugens a pri ekupatida, raised a spark liser no piet
neb no brie vini b a parlot, nataka atter, dis
ed wes, Monette, Krigno, hous On, Tapetz, run daals Darzi, Kluper, Vinnie,
sertzmir turmak venmar pildot vin Radoshum.

Speaker 3 (04:40):
Let's take another listen. Listen closely to any parts you
may have missed.

Speaker 1 (04:44):
Run dahls, PILs, darzos, waser bi Pilbreda.

Speaker 3 (04:50):
In the gardens of Ruandahl's palace, summer was in full bloom.

Speaker 1 (04:53):
Ster krashneam put on Salem statu yams cane, festival music, andraudig.

Speaker 3 (05:01):
Mich amongst the magnificent flowers and noble statues, festival music
and friendly laughter, rang out.

Speaker 1 (05:09):
Scheit, Senatnigiya, Gai sutna uz daidivst mir.

Speaker 3 (05:17):
Here in the ancient ambience, life's rhythm and peace embraced
each other.

Speaker 1 (05:21):
Annette Yon siviet ardilu interes supervastre tera, chet atrasam marxusproekta.

Speaker 3 (05:33):
Anetta, a young woman with a deep interest in history,
hoped to find inspiration for her new art project here.

Speaker 1 (05:40):
Vigna bie tal antiga marx n but biegestra parletnati Strukuma.

Speaker 3 (05:49):
She was a talented artist, but often got stuck due
to a lack of self confidence.

Speaker 1 (05:55):
Teluem uzrun daals darze vinegai di arzinam sat traukum berterib.

Speaker 3 (06:04):
She awaited the trip to Rundalas Gardens with some excitement,
but also with hope.

Speaker 1 (06:09):
Kuopar draugim jan umartin ving yer das Pili.

Speaker 3 (06:16):
Together with her friends Jannis and Martin's, they arrived at
the palace.

Speaker 1 (06:20):
Janisun Martings bie vrakiyintersat festival isprietes atratias un muskodas.

Speaker 3 (06:30):
Iannis and Martins were more interested in the festival's entertainment,
attractions and snacks.

Speaker 1 (06:35):
Camardrau gismeayas an etta sayut mir.

Speaker 3 (06:41):
While her friends laughed Aunta felt uneasy.

Speaker 1 (06:44):
Vingneshchita kashi pri pilna atmosphere azano vastrisca dar zukusos kaistum.

Speaker 3 (06:53):
She thought that this joyful atmosphere overshadowed the quiet beauty
of the historical garden.

Speaker 1 (07:00):
Vigna best.

Speaker 3 (07:03):
I'll go by myself, She finally said, Oscati darespuses, I
want to see the gardens from a different perspective.

Speaker 1 (07:14):
Draug pie, critos, pami lay anate ielpot pilns mir brids.

Speaker 3 (07:22):
Her friends nodded in agreement, allowing Anita to take in
a moment of peace.

Speaker 1 (07:27):
Vigne de vas pocus tellem promol.

Speaker 3 (07:33):
She walked down quiet paths away from the noisy.

Speaker 1 (07:36):
Crowd solemeggia, tarcuokula pam castenis rotaya serpuffigiem zia diem.

Speaker 3 (07:46):
The sun played through the leaves of the trees, while
chestnuts adorned themselves with fluffy.

Speaker 1 (07:50):
Flowers pies madarzaestur kuruses lavan the sappl de hermon visca
millstibs musica.

Speaker 3 (08:04):
Suddenly, Anetta found herself in a secluded corner of the garden,
where roses and lavender blended into a harmonious love song.

Speaker 1 (08:12):
Chat talmaotilva kuchalam vinni sauto mirri idvismus vilne.

Speaker 3 (08:20):
Here, far from the chatter of people, she felt a
calm wave of inspiration.

Speaker 1 (08:25):
Vinnis prats pipil dia ser idea kras peleem ndabasimetry covignevellayas adarbos.

Speaker 3 (08:37):
Her mind filled with ideas, color plays, and the symmetry
of nature which she longed to portray in her work.

Speaker 1 (08:43):
Scusas darzastureskloper Vinis mir osikadi Marsla.

Speaker 3 (08:51):
This quiet garden corner became her oasis of peace, where
art was born.

Speaker 1 (08:56):
Petzka delai kevin adgrizas pedro Giem.

Speaker 3 (09:02):
After some time she returned to her friends.

Speaker 1 (09:05):
Vigne yuta to energi on istasti persadvis moyosho atradum.

Speaker 3 (09:13):
She felt a renewed energy and shared her inspiring discovery.

Speaker 1 (09:18):
Jahannisun martinch pieze tig Claussias dali de miss s Avosmikligeus
piez voemos leads. Annett wenidraudib papil denai vegnus dev arbezrupi
guvien kashib Kuovignerizam.

Speaker 3 (09:35):
Pietru Ayanis and Martinsch listened patiently sharing their own amusing adventures,
until Annetta realized her friendship with them added a carefree
simplicity to her life that she sometimes missed.

Speaker 1 (09:49):
Annette Saprat the Khalid serb atslabnasser ratslag.

Speaker 3 (09:57):
Annett understood that the balance between past and relaxation was.

Speaker 1 (10:01):
Key vnsdraugnese pria kupatid rest sparklai ser no petnib.

Speaker 3 (10:10):
Her friends brought joy, even if it sometimes overlapped with seriousness.

Speaker 1 (10:15):
No she brijevigna bi parlets nataka at dis dvis monette krignojaus.

Speaker 3 (10:23):
From this moment on, she was confident that she would
find inspiration regardless of the chaos.

Speaker 1 (10:29):
Un tapetz run DALs darzeklu parvin sirtzmr turmac venmar pildt radushun.

Speaker 3 (10:39):
And thus the Rundalis gardens became her haven of tranquility,
always filling her with creativity. Today's vocabulary words are coming
up right after this commercial break. Here are today's vocabulary words,
first in Latvian, then in English. Trash naam trash nam

(11:09):
crash m, magnificent.

Speaker 1 (11:12):
Talam talam talam, noble, statu yam statu, yam statu yam, statues, attractius, attractius, attracts, attractions, nice, nice, nice, secluded, supplude, supplude, supplude,

(11:39):
blended harmonisca harmonisca harmonisca.

Speaker 3 (11:44):
Harmonious, chalam, chalam, challam, chatter.

Speaker 1 (11:50):
Cemetrio, symmetri smetri, symmetry at portray sirtzmru sirtzmru sirtzmyeru, tranquility gaisotna, gaisotna, guaisutna,

(12:11):
ambience isano isano azano overshadowed, nemru, nemru, nemieru uneasy, pusses, pusses, pusses, perspective, rutayas, rutayas,
rutaias adorned, puffigim, puffigiem, puffigim, fluffy, vilni, vilni viuni wave

(12:43):
ritmo ritmo ritmu, rhythm ohazi oasi oazi oasis israu tibu
aratibu israutibu, passion at slab, nachos at slaby, nationals at
slaby nations, relaxation at yato at yato at yaoto, renewed

(13:10):
yed vesmo yves, yves, inspiration atradmo atramo, atra, domo, discovery, SMEs,
smel smegos.

Speaker 3 (13:26):
Amusing satra satramo satra, fearful, pash parlatinatibus, pash parlatina tibus
pash parlatinatibus, self confidence besru pigo Bespigo, bes rupigo, carefree,

(13:47):
Who's Die, Who's Die, Who's Die? Embraced.

Speaker 2 (13:58):
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