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Easter Magic: How One Caregiver Transformed an Orphanage 05.03.2026 15:15

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Easter Magic: How One Caregiver Transformed an Orphanage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-05-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas bērnunams bija rosīgs un vecs nams. En: The Rīgas orphanage was a bustling and old building. Lv: Zālē vienmēr skanēja smiekli un čalas, un ārpusē jau bijaš ziedējis krokuss,...

Spring Hearts: A Tale of Hope and Harmony at Rīgas Orphanage 05.03.2026 14:56

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Spring Hearts: A Tale of Hope and Harmony at Rīgas Orphanage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-05-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Ziemas beigās Rīgas bērnunamā valdīja čaukstoņa un prieki. En: At the end of winter, there was a rustle and joy in the Rīgas orphanage. Lv: Lai gan sniegs vēl klāja bērnudārza...

Market Marvels: When Art Meets Culinary Magic 04.03.2026 16:14

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Market Marvels: When Art Meets Culinary Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-04-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas Centrāltirgus pavasara rīts bija svaigs un dzestrs. En: The Rīgas Centrāltirgus spring morning was fresh and crisp. Lv: Cilvēki steidzās pa tirgus ielām, apbrīnojot pirmos siltos saules...

Fruitful Misadventures: Love Blossoms at Rīgas Centrāltirgus 04.03.2026 14:36

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Fruitful Misadventures: Love Blossoms at Rīgas Centrāltirgus Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-04-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas Centrāltirgus bija dzīvs un rosīgs. En: Rīgas Centrāltirgus was lively and bustling. Lv: Māris stāvēja zem lielās jumta segtas halles, kur silueti šaudījās garām. En: Mār...

The Emotional Alchemy of a Latvian Startup's AI Experiment 03.03.2026 17:08

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : The Emotional Alchemy of a Latvian Startup's AI Experiment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-03-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas startup inkubators bija vieta, kur sapņi un idejas lidoja starp jauniem un entuziasma pilniem prātiem. En: The Rīgas startup incubator was a place where dreams and ideas fl...

Triumph Over Adversity: Lelde's Unplanned Startup Debut 03.03.2026 16:44

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Triumph Over Adversity: Lelde's Unplanned Startup Debut Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-03-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas Startupu Inkubatorā valdīja dzīva gaisotne. En: At the Rīgas Startupu Inkubators, there was a lively atmosphere. Lv: Pavasara gaiss plūda caur atvērtajiem logiem, atnesot zied...

Snow, Secrets, and the Treasure of Friendship: A Winter Journey 02.03.2026 16:10

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Snow, Secrets, and the Treasure of Friendship: A Winter Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-02-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Pēcpusdienā saule spīdēja cauri kailajiem kokiem, kad Jānis, Māra un Laima brauca cauri Gaujas Nacionālajam parkam. En: In the afternoon, the sun shone through the bare tree...

Capturing the Transition: A Tale of Nature and Friendship 02.03.2026 15:03

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Capturing the Transition: A Tale of Nature and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-02-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Ziemas beigas pār Kuldīgu klusi mākoņi slīdēja, kad Raimonds kopā ar Ilzi un Kārli ieradās pie Ventas Rumbas. En: At the end of winter, clouds quietly drifted over Kuldīga as Raim...

Love Blossoms in Rīga: A Courtyard Proposal to Remember 01.03.2026 15:54

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Love Blossoms in Rīga: A Courtyard Proposal to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-01-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas pils pagalms bija kluss un rāms. En: The courtyard of Rīga Castle was quiet and serene. Lv: Agrs pavasaris sildīja gaisu, un pirmās ziedu galviņas sveicināja sauli. En: The ea...

Sauna Showdown: How a Heatwave Embraced Friendship in Jūrmala 01.03.2026 15:05

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Sauna Showdown: How a Heatwave Embraced Friendship in Jūrmala Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-03-01-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Saules stari klusi lauzās cauri skuju koku lapotnēm, kas veidoja zaļo jumtu virs galvām. En: The sun's rays quietly broke through the foliage of the pine trees, creating a gre...

From Strangers to Allies: A Winter's Tale of Teamwork 28.02.2026 15:52

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : From Strangers to Allies: A Winter's Tale of Teamwork Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-28-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Renātes istaba bija piepildīta ar gaismu, kas atspīdēja no neskaitāmām vēsturiskām grāmatām un no loga, kurš sniedzās pāri sniegainajai ielai. En: Renāte's room was filled with light,...

A Vineyard's Whisper: Dreams Beneath the Winter Mist 28.02.2026 17:34

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : A Vineyard's Whisper: Dreams Beneath the Winter Mist Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-28-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Balta migla peldēja pār divaina vīnogulāju ieleju. En: A white mist floated over the strange vineyard valley. Lv: Sniegs viegli klāja rindu pēc rindas ar vīnogvīniem, atstājot tikai di...

Blossoms and Lenses: A Market's Tale of Collaboration 27.02.2026 14:06

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Blossoms and Lenses: A Market's Tale of Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-27-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas Centrālais tirgus ir īpaša vieta. En: Rīgas Centrālais tirgus is a special place. Lv: Pat ziemas beigu rīta stundās tas atdzīvojas ar cilvēku balsīm un tikko dzirdamu čalošanu....

Penguins, Snow, and the Blossoming Friendship in Rīga 27.02.2026 13:32

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Penguins, Snow, and the Blossoming Friendship in Rīga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-27-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas Nacionālais zooloģiskais dārzs ziemā ir brīnumains. En: The Rīgas Nacionālais zooloģiskais dārzs is magical in winter. Lv: Sniegs viegli klāj taciņas, padarot visu ainu tikpat b...

Decorative Beans: The Accidental Brew That Warms Hearts 26.02.2026 15:17

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Decorative Beans: The Accidental Brew That Warms Hearts Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-26-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Sniegs maigi kaisa pret stiklotām logiem, veidojot baltu segu uz bargā ziemas Latviešiem ielām. En: Snow gently dusted against the glass windows, forming a white blanket over the ha...

Gunta Kafijotava's Accidental Brew Sparks Success 26.02.2026 14:46

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Gunta Kafijotava's Accidental Brew Sparks Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-26-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Rīgas centrā, kur ielas aizsniedz debesis un garāmgājēji steidzas uz darbu, bija kāda maza kafejnīca - "Gunta Kafijotava. En: In the center of Rīga, where the streets reach the sky and pa...

Embracing Shadows: Māris's Journey to Inner Peace 25.02.2026 16:15

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Embracing Shadows: Māris's Journey to Inner Peace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-25-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Gaiss bija ass un asas vēja brāzmas nesa smalkos sniega pūderīgās pārslas cauri mūžīgajiem priedēm. En: The air was sharp and gusts of wind carried fine, powdery snowflakes through the et...

Rediscovering Friendship and Peace by the Winter Lake 25.02.2026 15:34

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Rediscovering Friendship and Peace by the Winter Lake Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-25-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Uz ezera krasta, kur viļņi satiek mežu un debesis iekrāsojas pelēkzilā nokrāsā, atradās Andris. En: On the lake's shore, where the waves meet the forest and the sky turns a shade of g...

Jūrmala's Winter Quest: The Sandman on the Shore 24.02.2026 14:09

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Jūrmala's Winter Quest: The Sandman on the Shore Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-24-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Jūrmala ziemā izskatās pavisam citādi. En: Jūrmala in winter looks entirely different. Lv: Bieži cilvēki iedomājas Jūrmalu vasarā, ar siltām smiltīm un saulainām dienām. En: People often i...

A Winter's Thaw: A Quest in Gaujas Nacionālais Parks 24.02.2026 15:42

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : A Winter's Thaw: A Quest in Gaujas Nacionālais Parks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-24-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Gaujas Nacionālajā parkā ziema bija devusi vietu pavasara elpai. En: In the Gaujas Nacionālajā parkā, winter had made way for the breath of spring. Lv: Sniegs kūst, atklājot zemes krās...

Climbing Courage: Ilze's Towering Triumph in Rīga 23.02.2026 15:38

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Climbing Courage: Ilze's Towering Triumph in Rīga Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-23-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Ziemas diena Rīgā bija īpaša. En: A winter day in Rīga was special. Lv: Pilsētas centru klāja sniega sega, kas šķita kā baltu maģijas plīvurs. En: The city center was covered with a blank...

Crossing Bridges: Finding Courage and Connection in Winter 23.02.2026 14:05

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Crossing Bridges: Finding Courage and Connection in Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-23-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Gaujas nacionālais parks ziemā ir kluss un maģisks. En: The Gauja National Park in winter is quiet and magical. Lv: Zem katra soļa maigi čirkst sniegs. En: Under each step, the s...

Finding Harmony: Gatis's Journey to Authentic Music 22.02.2026 15:49

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Finding Harmony: Gatis's Journey to Authentic Music Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Gatis stāvēja pie loga mazas būdiņas, kas atradās pie pašas Gaujas upes. En: Gatis stood by the window of a small cabin located right by the Gauja River. Lv: Viņš vēroja, kā sniegpārsli...

Escaping to Nature: Balancing Tech and Togetherness 22.02.2026 15:49

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Escaping to Nature: Balancing Tech and Togetherness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Baltais sniegs klāja Gaujas nacionālo parku kā balta sega. En: The white snow covered the Gaujas nacionālo parku like a white blanket. Lv: Māris un Ilze bija izlēmuši pavadīt nedēļas no...

Kite Dreamers: A Gust of Friendship on Jūrmala's Shores 21.02.2026 14:25

Fluent Fiction - Latvian : Kite Dreamers: A Gust of Friendship on Jūrmala's Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/lv/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-lv Story Transcript: Lv: Ziemas dienā Jūrmalā jūra šķita drūma un pelēka. En: On a winter day in Jūrmala, the sea seemed gloomy and gray. Lv: Debesis bija mākoņainas, un vējš runāja starp smilšu graudiem. E...