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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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  • Navigating Snowstorms: A Journey of Trust and Teamwork

    Navigating Snowstorms: A Journey of Trust and Teamwork
    Jan 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Navigating Snowstorms: A Journey of Trust and Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-01-13-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Rīgas lidosta bija pilna ar cilvēkiem.En: The Rīgas airport was full of people.Lv: Visi izskatījās satraukti un noguruši.En: Everyone looked anxious and tired.Lv: Sniega vētra plosījās ārpusē, un visas lidmašīnas bija vai nu aizkavētas, vai atceltas.En: A snowstorm was raging outside, and all the planes were either delayed or canceled.Lv: Milzīgie logi rādīja tikai baltu sniega segumu, kas neļāva lidmašīnām pacelties gaisā.En: The huge windows showed only a white blanket of snow, which prevented planes from taking off.Lv: Anitas sirds pukstēja straujāk; viņai bija svarīga sapulce citā pilsētā.En: Anita's heart was beating faster; she had an important meeting in another city.Lv: Viņa steidzīgi pārskatīja savu datora ekrānu, cerot uz brīnumu, ko tomēr neatrada.En: She hastily reviewed her computer screen, hoping for a miracle that she didn't find.Lv: Jānis, mierīgā noskaņā, baudīja karstu tēju.En: Jānis, in a calm mood, was enjoying a cup of hot tea.Lv: Bija viņa brīvdiena un viņš sapņoja par atgriešanos mājās pie ģimenes.En: It was his day off, and he dreamed of returning home to his family.Lv: Tālumā viņš pamanīja Anitu, kura izskatījās ļoti uztraukusies.En: In the distance, he noticed Anita, who looked very worried.Lv: Tas viņu uzrunāja; šādos brīžos bieži vien bija svarīgi palikt mierīgam.En: It moved him; in such moments, it's often important to stay calm.Lv: Viņš piecēlās un piegāja pie viņas.En: He stood up and approached her.Lv: "Labdien," viņš teica smaidot.En: "Hello," he said with a smile.Lv: "Vai varu palīdzēt?"En: "Can I help you?"Lv: Anita bija pārsteigta, bet uzreiz juta, ka šis cilvēks varētu būt uzticams.En: Anita was surprised, but immediately felt that this person could be trustworthy.Lv: "Labdien," viņa atrunāja.En: "Hello," she replied.Lv: "Man ir jānonāk uz sapulci, bet izskatās, ka visi lidojumi ir atcelti."En: "I have to get to a meeting, but it looks like all flights are canceled."Lv: Rita, kura strādāja par ceļojumu aģenti, skrēja no vienas kases uz otru, cenšoties palīdzēt pasažieriem.En: Rita, who worked as a travel agent, was running from one counter to another, trying to help the passengers.Lv: Viņas seja bija nogurusi, bet acis joprojām centās atrast risinājumus.En: Her face was tired, but her eyes were still trying to find solutions.Lv: Anita izmisīgi piegāja arī pie viņas.En: Anita desperately approached her as well.Lv: "Viss ir aizkavēts," Rita teica.En: "Everything is delayed," Rita said.Lv: "Vienīgais veids, kā iespējams nokļūt, ir ar automašīnu uz tuvāko pilsētu, kur lidosta vēl darbojas."En: "The only way you could make it is by car to the nearest city where the airport is still operating."Lv: Anitai prātā nāca ideja.En: An idea came to Anita's mind.Lv: Viņa pagriezās pret Jāni:En: She turned to Jānis:Lv: "Jums, iespējams, ir pieredze ar tādiem laikapstākļiem.En: "You probably have experience with such weather.Lv: Vai mēs nevarētu sazināties ar citiem cilvēkiem un noīrēt automašīnu, lai nokļūtu līdz tai pilsētai?"En: Could we possibly contact other people and rent a car to get to that city?"Lv: Jānis piekrita.En: Jānis agreed.Lv: "Es varu vadīt automašīnu.En: "I can drive.Lv: Un man ir dažas zināšanas par to, kā vadīt sniegā."En: And I have some knowledge about how to drive in the snow."Lv: Rita piebilda:En: Rita added:Lv: "Es varu palīdzēt atrast automašīnu un citus ceļotājus, kas varētu dalīties izmaksās."En: "I can help find a car and other travelers who could share the costs."Lv: Dažu stundu laikā viņi izplānoja ceļu.En: Within a few hours, they planned the route.Lv: Anitai un Jānim pievienojās vēl divi pasažieri.En: Anita and Jānis were joined by two more passengers.Lv: Ceļš bija garš un sniegots, bet Jānis vadīja automašīnu prasmīgi.En: The journey was long and snowy, but Jānis drove the car skillfully.Lv: Viņi visi vienojās par to, cik svarīgi ir palīdzēt cits citam.En: They all agreed on how important it is to help each other.Lv: Beidzot viņi sasniedza citu lidostu.En: Finally, they reached the other airport.Lv: Anita paguva uz savu lidojumu.En: Anita made it to her flight.Lv: Viņa sajuta, ka grūtā situācijā ir iemācījusies kaut ko jaunu - uzticēties citiem un palikt mierīgai.En: She felt that in a difficult situation she had learned something new - to trust others and stay calm.Lv: Viņa pateicās Jānim un Ritai par palīdzību, saprotot, cik vērtīgi bija saņemt negaidītu atbalstu.En: She thanked Jānis and Rita for their help, realizing how valuable it was to receive unexpected support.Lv: Anita domāja, ka reizēm svarīgāk par laikus sasniegtu ...
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  • Lost in Laughter: An Ancient Roman Adventure of Friendship

    Lost in Laughter: An Ancient Roman Adventure of Friendship
    Jan 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Lost in Laughter: An Ancient Roman Adventure of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-01-12-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Ziemas rīts bija vēss, kad Alvis izkāpa no mājas senajā Romā.En: The winter morning was cool when Alvis stepped out of the house in ancient Rome.Lv: Viņš bija apņēmies izjust Saturnālijas svētkus.En: He was determined to experience the Saturnalia festival.Lv: Šie svētki bija īpaši, jo cilvēki visur svinēja brīvību un prieku, un Alvis vēlējās būt daļa no tā.En: This celebration was special because people everywhere celebrated freedom and joy, and Alvis wanted to be a part of that.Lv: Romas ielas bija dekorētas krāšņi, visur skanēja mūzika un smiekli.En: The streets of Rome were lavishly decorated, and everywhere there was music and laughter.Lv: Alvis dedzīgi steidzās pa bruģētajām ielām, taču drīz sāka justies apmaldījies.En: Alvis eagerly hurried through the cobblestone streets but soon began to feel lost.Lv: Romas ielas bija pilnas ar cilvēkiem, un sarunas, svešās valodas viļņi, apgrūtināja solis pa solim virzīties uz priekšu.En: The streets of Rome were crowded with people, and the waves of conversations and foreign languages made it difficult to move forward step by step.Lv: Viņš nespēja atrast ceļu uz Romiešu forumu.En: He was unable to find his way to the Roman forum.Lv: Pa ceļam, nedaudz satraukts, Alvis ieraudzīja divus ceļotājus — Rutu un Edgaru.En: On his way, feeling slightly anxious, Alvis spotted two travelers — Ruta and Edgars.Lv: Ar laipnu smaidu Alvis piegāja pie viņiem un jautāja pēc palīdzības.En: With a kind smile, Alvis approached them and asked for help.Lv: Ruta, ar siltumu un sapratni acīs, saprata Alvja apjukumu.En: Ruta, with warmth and understanding in her eyes, sensed Alvis's confusion.Lv: Edgars, humoru saglabājot, teica: "Ejam kopā!En: Edgars, keeping his humor, said, "Let's go together!Lv: Mums arī prieks redzēt šo skaisto pilsētu.En: We're also delighted to see this beautiful city."Lv: "Trijatā viņi devās cauri daudzkārtējiem ielu līkumiem, kur daudzviet dziedāja un dejoja cilvēki.En: The three of them ventured through the many winding streets, where people were singing and dancing in many places.Lv: Ruta stāstīja par Romas vēsturi, kas priecīgi pārsteidza Alvi, bet Edgars dalījās ar stāstiem no saviem ceļojumiem.En: Ruta talked about the history of Rome, which pleasantly surprised Alvis, while Edgars shared stories from his travels.Lv: Laiks pagāja ātri, un saule sāka nogrimt debesīs.En: Time passed quickly, and the sun began to set in the sky.Lv: Kad viņi beidzot sasniedza Romiešu forumu, mirdzošās laternas apgaismoja visu laukumu.En: When they finally reached the Roman forum, the glowing lanterns illuminated the entire square.Lv: Apkārt bija jautrība, dejas un dziesmas.En: Around them were merriment, dances, and songs.Lv: Sapnis ieviesās realitātē.En: A dream turned into reality.Lv: Alvis, Ruta un Edgars sajutās satverti šajā brīnišķīgajā haosā.En: Alvis, Ruta, and Edgars felt engulfed by this wonderful chaos.Lv: Viņi smējās, dejoja un baudīja labāko Saturnālijas ēdienu.En: They laughed, danced, and enjoyed the best Saturnalia food.Lv: Alvis sāka saprast, ka pasaule ir plaša, bet ar uzticamajiem draugiem un zinātkāri, viss var būt iespējams.En: Alvis began to understand that the world is vast, but with trustworthy friends and curiosity, anything is possible.Lv: Viņš piedzīvoja, cik svarīgi ir prasīt palīdzību un uzticēties citiem.En: He realized how important it is to ask for help and trust others.Lv: Svētki turpinājās, un Alvis atklāja prieku, ko spēj sniegt kopīgi piedzīvojumi.En: The celebration continued, and Alvis discovered the joy that shared adventures can bring.Lv: Viņš izbaudīja savu pirmo Saturnāliju līdz pašai rīta gaismai, saprotot, ka tepat, starp draugu smiekliem un svešām dziesmām, ir atradis daļu no sevis.En: He enjoyed his first Saturnalia until the break of dawn, realizing that right there, among the laughter of friends and foreign songs, he had found a part of himself. Vocabulary Words:determined: apņēmiescelebration: svētkilavishly: krāšņicobblestone: bruģētajāmcrowded: pilnasconversations: sarunasforeign: svešāsanxious: satrauktsapproached: piegājakind: laipnuventured: devāswinding: līkumiemilluminated: apgaismojamerriment: jautrībaengulfed: satvertichaos: haosācuriosity: zinātkāritrustworthy: uzticamajiemadventures: piedzīvojumilaughter: smiekliemrealized: saprototspotted: ieraudzījawarmth: siltumuunderstanding: sapratnihumor: humorudances: dejasshared: dalījāspleasantly: priecīgidiscovered: atklājadawn: gaismai
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  • Enchanted Winter: Discovering Summer's Spirit in Gauja

    Enchanted Winter: Discovering Summer's Spirit in Gauja
    Jan 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Latvian: Enchanted Winter: Discovering Summer's Spirit in Gauja Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-01-12-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript:Lv: Kad ziema aizklāj Gaujas Nacionālo parku ar sniega segu, daba aizmieg dziļā mierā.En: When winter covers the Gaujas National Park with a blanket of snow, nature falls into a deep peaceful slumber.Lv: Tomēr Edgara sirds alkst pēc vasaras burvestības.En: However, Edgars' heart yearns for the magic of summer.Lv: Viņš ir vietējais dabas gids ar nostaļģiju, kas ziemas drēgnumā pārņem sirdi.En: He is a local nature guide with a nostalgia that grips the heart in the chilly winter.Lv: Edgars izlemj noorganizēt ceļojumu uz parku.En: Edgars decides to organize a trip to the park.Lv: Blakus ir Laima, rīdziniece, kas meklē iedvesmu dabā, un Karina, fotogrāfe, kura vēlas notvert Latvijas ainavu skaistumu.En: Beside him is Laima, a Rīdziniece (a person from Rīga), seeking inspiration in nature, and Karina, a photographer who wants to capture the beauty of Latvia's landscapes.Lv: Edgars viņām saka: "Gaujas parks ir skaists visu gadu, bet ziemā te ir īpaša burvība.En: Edgars says to them, "Gaujas Park is beautiful all year round, but in winter, it has a special enchantment.Lv: Iesim dziļāk mežā.En: Let's go deeper into the forest."Lv: "Viņi soļo pa biezokni, sniegs čirkst zem kājām.En: They walk through the undergrowth, the snow crunches underfoot.Lv: Laikaraukums ir auksts un šķiet vientuļš.En: The weather is cold and feels lonely.Lv: Edgars saka: "Ziemā ir grūti atrast to vasaras garu, bet es zinu, ka tas ir iespējams.En: Edgars says, "In winter, it's hard to find that summer spirit, but I know it's possible."Lv: "Viņi atklāj sasalušu strautu, ūdens, kas reiz čalo, tagad klusē zem ledus.En: They discover a frozen stream, water that once babbled now silent beneath the ice.Lv: Edgaram prātā nāk atmiņas par vasaras ziedonī mirdzošo upi, bet viņš turpina: "Es zinu paslēptu vietu, kas varētu jūs pārsteigt.En: Memories of the river sparkling in summer's bloom come to Edgar’s mind, but he continues, "I know a hidden place that might surprise you."Lv: "Daba ir skarba, bet draudzība viņus silda.En: Nature is harsh, but friendship warms them.Lv: Pēc kāda laika, kad Edgars ved viņus tālāk, viņi nonāk pie grandioza apledojuma.En: After some time, as Edgars leads them further, they arrive at a grand ice formation.Lv: Tas ir iespaidojošs ledus klints, kas karājas kā apsalušas vasaras puduri.En: It's an impressive ice cliff, hanging like clusters of frozen summer.Lv: Likās, ka ūdens ir apstājies dejā.En: It seemed as if the water had stopped in mid-dance.Lv: Laima aiztur elpu: "Tas ir magnific!En: Laima holds her breath: "That's magnificent!"Lv: " Karina jau pozē, ļaujot fotoaparātam uztvert vienu no tiem mirkļiem, kas stāsta tūkstoš vārdus.En: Karina is already posing, allowing her camera to capture one of those moments that tells a thousand words.Lv: Stāvot tur, viņi apbrīno ledus valgumu.En: Standing there, they marvel at the icy splendor.Lv: Edgars noraugās uz abu sejiem, redzot apburto skatu un izjūtot vēlmi pēc vasaras.En: Edgars looks at their faces, seeing the enchanted view and feeling the longing for summer.Lv: Bet tajā brīdī viņš saprot, ka dabas skaistumam nav sezonas.En: But at that moment, he understands that nature's beauty knows no season.Lv: "Varbūt ziemā ir sava burvība," Edgars saka ar smaidu.En: "Perhaps winter has its own magic," Edgars says with a smile.Lv: "Varbūt mēs varam atrast vasaru pašā ziemā.En: "Maybe we can find summer within winter itself."Lv: "Laima un Karina piekrīt un smaidoši saskatās.En: Laima and Karina agree and smile at each other.Lv: Tā, sniegotajā mežā, pie apledojuma, viņi piedzīvo simbolisku līgo svētku mirkli.En: There, in the snowy forest, by the ice formation, they experience a symbolic midsummer celebration moment.Lv: Viņi atklāj, ka kopīga pieredze ir patiesa maģija.En: They discover that a shared experience is true magic.Lv: Un, lai arī ziema turpināja aptvert pasauli, Edgaram, Laimai un Karinai vairs nebija auksti.En: And even though winter continued to embrace the world, Edgars, Laima, and Karina were no longer cold.Lv: Viņi saprata, ka katra sezona slēpj savu stāstu un skaistumu, ja tikai iemācās to redzēt.En: They realized that every season hides its story and beauty if only one learns to see it. Vocabulary Words:slumber: aizmiegyearns: alkstnostalgia: nostaļģijuenchanted: apburtosparkling: mirdzošosplendor: valgumuslumber: aizmiegcapture: notvertchilly: drēgnumāundergrowth: biezoknicrunches: čirkststream: strautusparkling: mirdzošohidden: paslēptuharsh: skarbaformation: apledo jumacliff: klintsmarvel: apbrīnoenchanted: apburtolonging: vēlmisymbolic: simboliskuembrace: aptvertblossom: ziedonīsurprise: pārsteigtclusters: ...
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