Lithuanian with Paulius

Sveiki mielieji lietuvių kalbos mokiniai ir tinklalaidės klausytojai, Šiandien noriu jums trumpai pasakoti apie Madeirą. Madeiroje gyvenu jau beveik dvejus metus. Per šį laiką, pramokau vietinę kalbą, susipažinau su Madeiros gyventojais ir sužinojau daug įdomių faktų apie salos kultūrą ir istoriją. Tikiuosi jums bus įdomu ir naudinga. Kaip visada, jei norite atsisiųsti epizodo transkripciją, galit...

Dear students and Lithuanian language enthusiasts, It is my great pleasure to introduce you to a historian, polyglot, musician, and Lithuanian/Latvian content creator, Valerijus Rynkovičius. We had a blast talking about Vilnius and Lithuanian history, starting somewhere in the 13th century and moving onwards to the present day. We also discussed many issues regarding ethnicities and ethnic borders...

Dear students and podcast listeners, Today, I want to share with you an episode about sports. In this episode, I will talk about the role sports play in my life, the types of sports I engage in, and some of the most famous Lithuanian athletes. I will also introduce you to some basic information about verb conjugation and the instrumental case. If you wish to download the video's transcript, pl...

Dear students and Lithuanian language enthusiasts, Today I'd like to introduce you to my friend from Japan, Kotaro Hisada. Kotaro is a polyglot who learned most of the languages that he knows purely through self-study. Today he speaks Japanese, English, Lithuanian, Polish, Ukranian and Russian. In today's episode Kotaro has shared his unique methodology for language learning. He also spoke...

Dear students and podcast listeners! In today's video, I will read you a short text aimed at beginner Lithuanian learners called "Summer in Lithuania." After reading the text, I will read it one more time, asking relevant questions and waiting for your answers. Please reply out loud and then listen to my answers to check if you have replied correctly! This will help you not just with...

Dear students, It is my pleasure to introduce you to Viktorija Ivanova, a Lithuanian teacher from Anykščiai, Lithuania. Today, Viktorija and I discussed our experiences working as Lithuanian teachers. We also shared valuable tips on learning and teaching languages, explored the evolving Lithuanian societal and linguistic environment, and covered important cultural topics. If you want to download t...

Dear Lithuanian students! Today I have a great joy introducing you to the founder of a school for learning Lithuanian, Katerina Berezovska. In today’s episode, Katerina and I have talked about her journey of learning Lithuanian, Lithuanian language exams, why some students lack motivation and how to regain it. If you want to download the transcript, head to my Conttribe. There you will find the po...

Dear Lithuanian students! Today I have a great joy introducing you to my colleague and friend, Lithuanian teacher Dovilė. 🇱🇹 In today’s episode, Dovilė and I have discussed the 2024 Lithuanian presidential elections and shared our opinions about the upcoming parliamentary elections. Also, we talked about her life in Estonia, Eurovision, music, Lithuanian language exams, Lithuanian citizenship and...

Dear students of the Lithuanian language,  I am back with a video for those who are just starting to learn Lithuanian. In this video, I will introduce myself in the first person and introduce my partner in the third person. Also, I will speak about us together in the first person plural. I hope that this video will help you to develop the relevant vocabulary and grammar to introduce yourself to ot...

Dear podcast listeners, After a two-week vacation in Lithuania, I'm back again with yet another video. This time I'd like to present to you my hometown, Kaunas. I hope that you won't be bothered by the city noises and you will enjoy hearing more about the history of Kaunas. If you wish to turn on the subtitles, please use Language Reactor for the best reading experience. Also, if you w...

Dear podcast listeners, Lithuanian with Paulius is back with yet another episode. As I am currently on vacation, I decided to shoot a short video and showcase our cherished Curonian Spit and its natural beauty. I hope you will enjoy today's episode and feel inspired to visit Nida—it's truly one of Lithuania's wonders. Sorry for the poor audio quality; hopefully, it will not interfere w...

Dear listeners, Today I invite you to explore a very curious question: Who are the Lithuanians & where did they come from? Learn more about Lithuania, the Lithuanian nation and its language by listening to my podcast for foreign students. For a more enjoyable listening experience, enable subtitles. Also, if you wish to receive the full transcript of this episode, please head to my ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠...

Dear Lithuanian with Paulius listeners, Today I'd like to present to you a short episode about my life in Hong Kong and Madeira. In this episode, you will learn vocabulary relating to travel and living abroad. This episode is aimed at Lithuanian students with a fluency level approximating A2. For a more enjoyable listening experience, enable subtitles. Also, if you wish to receive the full tra...

Sveiki, mielieji tinklalaidės „Lithuanian with Paulius“ klausytojai, Šiandien kviečiu jus paklausyti epizodo apie hobius ir laisvalaikį . Tikiuosi, klausytis bus įdomu, o komentaruose kviečiu pasidalinti – ką jūs mėgstate veikti savo laisvalaikiu? Kad klausytis būtų patogiau, rekomenduoju įjungti subtitrus. Links & resources 📒 Lithuanian Beginner Course (A0–A1) https://lithuanianwithpaulius.c...

Sveiki, mielieji tinklalaidės „Lithuanian with Paulius“ klausytojai, Šiandien kviečiu jus paklausyti epizodo apie kalbų mokymąsi ir su tuo susijusius mitus . Aptarsime dažniausiai pasitaikančius klaidingus įsitikinimus ir pažvelgsime į kalbų mokymąsi iš realistiškesnės, praktiškos perspektyvos. Kad klausytis būtų patogiau, rekomenduoju įjungti subtitrus. Links & resources 📒 Lithuanian Beginne...

Sveiki visi, Sveikinu jus su artėjančiomis Velykomis . Velykų savaitės proga noriu su jumis pasidalinti ypatingu epizodu apie Velykas ir jų papročius Lietuvoje . Tikiuosi, kad klausytis bus įdomu ir naudinga. Kad klausytis būtų patogiau / For a more enjoyable listening experience, rekomenduoju įjungti subtitrus / I recommend turning on subtitles. Links & resources 📒 Lithuanian Beginner Course...

Dear listeners, In today’s episode, I share the methods and strategies that I personally recommend when learning a foreign language. Lithuanian is not an easy language, yet many learners have successfully mastered it. If they have done it, you can do it too. What you need most is patience, time, and the right mindset. I hope these ideas will encourage you to approach language learning with an open...

Dear listeners, Today, I’d like to share some history related to Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius. This episode is aimed at intermediate learners , so don’t worry if you don’t understand everything at first—partial comprehension is a normal and valuable part of the learning process. For a more comfortable listening experience, I recommend turning on subtitles. Links & resources 📒 Lithuanian Begin...

Dear listeners, Today, I’d like to share a Lithuanian folktale whose roots reach far back into the past—long before the Lithuanian language was ever written down. Eglė Žalčių Karalienė is a story of sorcery, unexpected love, and involuntary betrayal. Passed down orally for generations, this tale is rich in mythology and life lessons. It remains one of the most powerful and symbolic stories in Lith...

Dear listeners, Today I’d like to share a beginner-friendly podcast episode . In this episode, I read a short article about Lithuania’s capital, Vilnius. After the reading, I ask a series of questions to give you the opportunity to think actively and formulate your own answers. While listening, you’ll not only learn new information about Vilnius, but also practise: forming questions, and choosing...

Dear listeners, students, and friends, I’m happy to introduce the third episode of Lithuanian with Paulius . In today’s episode, we explore the history behind the four most important Lithuanian national celebrations , discussing their origins, meaning, and place in modern Lithuanian society. For a more comfortable listening experience—especially if you’re still building listening confidence—I reco...

Dear listeners, students, and friends, I’m happy to welcome you to the second episode of my Lithuanian podcast for non-native speakers. In today’s episode, we explore one of my favourite Lithuanian celebrations — Užgavėnės . In 2024, Užgavėnės is celebrated on February 13 , so this episode is a great opportunity to learn more about its traditions, meaning, and cultural significance. I recommend tu...

Hello and welcome, My name is Paulius. I’m an online Lithuanian and English tutor, and I created this podcast for learners who want to level up their Lithuanian through regular, meaningful listening practice. Although the podcast is primarily aimed at intermediate learners, beginners can also benefit, as I speak relatively slowly and try to keep my language clear and natural. Links & resources...