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FluentFiction - Latvian
FluentFiction.org
342 episodes
1 day ago
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!
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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!
Show more...
Language Learning
Education,
Courses
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Raimonds' Leap: From Office Dreams to Artful Realities
FluentFiction - Latvian
15 minutes
1 week ago
Raimonds' Leap: From Office Dreams to Artful Realities
Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Raimonds' Leap: From Office Dreams to Artful Realities
Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:
fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2025-10-30-22-34-02-lv

Story Transcript:

Lv: Rīgā, kādā mūsdienīgā biroju ēkā, diena sākās ar rosību.
En: In Rīga, in a modern office building, the day began with activity.

Lv: Lapas ārpus loga bija koši zeltainas un sarkanas.
En: The leaves outside the window were brightly golden and red.

Lv: Rudens vējš tās dzina pa ielām.
En: The autumn wind was driving them through the streets.

Lv: Raimonds sēdēja pie sava galda, blenžot datorā.
En: Raimonds sat at his desk, staring at the computer.

Lv: Viņš jutās noguris.
En: He felt tired.

Lv: Darbs biroja darīja viņu grūtsirdīgu, bet viņam bija sapnis.
En: The office job made him melancholic, but he had a dream.

Lv: Sapnis par mākslu.
En: A dream of art.

Lv: Raimonds sen gribēja kļūt par mākslinieku.
En: Raimonds had long wanted to become an artist.

Lv: Viņš sapņoja par dienu, kad varētu veltīt laiku krāsām un otām, nevis tabulām un atskaitēm.
En: He dreamed of the day when he could devote his time to colors and brushes instead of tables and reports.

Lv: Taču laiks vienmēr trūka.
En: But time was always lacking.

Lv: Pavediens kaut ko mainīt viņam pavērās, kad saņēma uzaicinājumu uz ģimenes vakariņām.
En: A hint to change something came when he received an invitation to a family dinner.

Lv: Tiks svinēta dzimšanas diena.
En: A birthday would be celebrated.

Lv: Raimonda sirds sitās straujāk.
En: Raimonds' heart beat faster.

Lv: Viņš nolēma piezvanīt Ilzei, savai draudzenei.
En: He decided to call Ilze, his girlfriend.

Lv: "Sveika, Ilze," viņš teica, "Es domāju par to, ka šajās vakariņās es varētu parādīt kādu no saviem darbiem.
En: "Hello, Ilze," he said, "I was thinking that at this dinner I could show one of my works."

Lv: " Ilze priecājās par Raimonda ideju, viņa vienmēr ticēja Raimonda talantam.
En: Ilze was delighted with Raimonds' idea; she always believed in Raimonds' talent.

Lv: Birojā Raimonds piegāja pie sava vadītāja Mārisa.
En: At the office, Raimonds approached his manager, Māris.

Lv: "Māris, vai mēs varam parunāt?
En: "Māris, could we talk?"

Lv: " viņš jautāja, cenšoties neizklausīties pārāk uztraukti.
En: he asked, trying not to sound too anxious.

Lv: "Es domāju par iespējām samazināt manus darba stundas," Raimonds turpināja.
En: "I've been thinking about the possibility of reducing my working hours," Raimonds continued.

Lv: Māris pārsteigts paskatījās uz Raimondu.
En: Māris looked at him in surprise.

Lv: "Kāpēc?
En: "Why?"

Lv: " viņš jautāja.
En: he asked.

Lv: Raimonds izskaidroja savu situāciju un sapni par mākslu.
En: Raimonds explained his situation and dream of art.

Lv: Māris klausījās un beigās teica: "Es domāju, ka mēs varam izdomāt kādu risinājumu.
En: Māris listened and finally said, "I think we can come up with a solution."

Lv: "Nākamajā dienā Raimonds gatavoja savus darbus vakariņām.
En: The next day, Raimonds prepared his works for the dinner.

Lv: Krāsu spektrā viņa gleznās atainojās visa rudens krāšņums.
En: The color spectrum in his paintings depicted all the splendor of autumn.

Lv: Kad ģimene un draugi bija pulcējušies, viņš izstādīja savu favorītgleznu.
En: When family and friends gathered, he displayed his favorite painting.

Lv: Tā bija ainava ar vēja dzītām lapām.
En: It was...
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!