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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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  • Decorative Beans: The Accidental Brew That Warms Hearts

    Decorative Beans: The Accidental Brew That Warms Hearts
    Feb 26 2026
    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 harsh winter streets of the Latviešiem.Lv: Taču kafijas grauzdētava iekšas bija pretstats ārpuses aukstumam – te valdīja omulība un siltums.En: However, the interior of the coffee roastery was the opposite of the cold outside – it was cozy and warm.Lv: Māris, entuziasma pilns barista ar noslieci uz mazām ķibelēm, cītīgi sagatavoja kafijas automātu.En: Māris, an enthusiastic barista with a tendency for minor mishaps, was diligently preparing the coffee machine.Lv: Viņa vēlme bija uztaisīt labāko kafijas tasi Ilzei – regulārajai klientei, kurai patika ik rītu pasēdēt un viegli apmainīties ar asprātībām.En: His desire was to make the best cup of coffee for Ilze – a regular customer who enjoyed spending her mornings sitting and exchanging light-hearted banter.Lv: Kārlis, pieredzējušais grauzdētājs, uzraudzīja procesu, nodrošinot, lai kafija vienmēr būtu perfekta.En: Kārlis, the experienced roaster, oversaw the process, ensuring that the coffee was always perfect.Lv: Viņam patika, ka viss noritēja gludi, bet viņš, tāpat kā visi citi, nebija imūns pret nelieliem starpgadījumiem.En: He liked everything to go smoothly, but like everyone else, he wasn't immune to small incidents.Lv: Šis rīts sākās kā parasti.En: This morning began as usual.Lv: Māris nāca pie sava darba ar jaunu ideju.En: Māris came to his work with a new idea.Lv: Viņš bija lejup tikko saņemto maisu ar "eksotiskiem" pupiņām, taču, neiedziļinoties, viņš paņēma dekoratīvo pupiņu maisu, kas bija novietots pie letes.En: He had just received a bag of "exotic" beans, but without looking carefully, he grabbed a bag of decorative beans that was placed near the counter.Lv: Ar jābūtību pilnu smaidu viņš uztaisīja kafiju Ilzei, neredzot neko nepareizu.En: With a smile full of certainty, he made coffee for Ilze, seeing nothing amiss.Lv: Ilze ieradās kafijas grauzdētavā ar gaišo mēteļa kapuci, kas apaudzēta sniega lapiņām.En: Ilze arrived at the coffee roastery with the hood of her light coat sprinkled with snowflakes.Lv: "Labrīt, Māri!" viņa uzmirdzēja, pēc smaržojošā šķidruma, ko vienmēr viņa paņēma.En: "Good morning, Māris!" she beamed, reaching for the fragrant liquid she always chose.Lv: "Labrīt, Ilze! Šodien es sagatavoju kaut ko īpašu," Māris ar lepnumu atbildēja, pasniedzot tasi.En: "Good morning, Ilze! Today I've prepared something special," Māris replied proudly, handing over the cup.Lv: Kad viņa pacēla krūzi, abrīnojamā siltuma plūsma viļņojās telpā.En: As she lifted the cup, a wondrous wave of warmth flowed through the room.Lv: Māris nervozi vēroja, gaidot tās svētību vai nosodījumu.En: Māris watched nervously, waiting for her blessing or condemnation.Lv: Pirmā malks pagāja lēni, un viņš iekrita panikā – kafijas garša nudien bija dīvaina.En: The first sip was taken slowly, and he went into a panic – the taste of the coffee was indeed strange.Lv: Kārlim acis plati izspiedās, tiklīdz viņš saprata kļūdu.En: Kārlis's eyes widened as soon as he realized the mistake.Lv: Tā bija nepareizā maisā ielieta kafija!En: It was coffee from the wrong bag!Lv: Taču Ilze smaidīja.En: But Ilze smiled.Lv: "Man patīk šis iepriekš nebijis aromāts," viņa nosaka, likdama Mārim un Kārlim palikt ar mutes vaļā.En: "I like this never-before-experienced aroma," she said, leaving Māris and Kārlis with their mouths agape.Lv: Viņa piebilda: "Kas tas ir?"En: She added, "What is it?"Lv: Māris piedzīvoja pārsteiguma vilni un, neizturot spriedzi, teica: "Tie ir... dekoratīvie pupiņi."En: Māris, experiencing a wave of surprise and unable to withstand the tension, said, "They are... decorative beans."Lv: Uz sekundi iestājās klusums, bet tad Ilze smējās no visas sirds.En: For a moment, silence ensued, but then Ilze laughed heartily.Lv: "Ak, Māri, tu esi meistars! Tagad man ir jauna mīļākā frāze – dekoratīvā kafija!"En: "Oh, Māris, you are a master! Now I have a new favorite phrase – decorative coffee!"Lv: Un tā izcēlās joks, kas turpinājās ik rūgtu ziemas dienu.En: And thus arose a joke that continued throughout every bitter winter day.Lv: Māris pieņēma, ka katra diena atnes sev nelielu jautrību, un mācījās divreiz pārbaudīt zaušanas.En: Māris accepted that each day brought its own small joy, and learned to double-check the bags.Lv: Bet pāri visam viņš saprata, ka pat nelielām kļūdām var būt negaidīti jaukas sekas.En: But above all, he realized that even small mistakes can have ...
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  • Gunta Kafijotava's Accidental Brew Sparks Success

    Gunta Kafijotava's Accidental Brew Sparks Success
    Feb 26 2026
    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 passersby hurry to work, there was a small café - "Gunta Kafijotava."Lv: " Uz galda tvaicēja kafijas tases, un telpu pildīja spēcīga kafijas pupiņu smarža.En: The coffee cups steamed on the tables, and the space was filled with the strong fragrance of coffee beans.Lv: Guntis, šīs noslēpumainās kafejnīcas saimnieks, bija aizņemts ar rokas spiedēm un siltām uzrunām.En: Guntis, the owner of this mysterious café, was busy with handshakes and warm greetings.Lv: Visi jau gaidīja lielo atklāšanas dienu.En: Everyone was already anticipating the grand opening day.Lv: Ziemas vēji sitās pret logiem un ārā sniga kā no pasaku pasaules.En: Winter winds battered the windows, and outside it snowed as in a fairy tale world.Lv: Guntis stāvēja aiz letes un sajuta nelielu stresu.En: Guntis stood behind the counter, feeling a bit stressed.Lv: Nu jau drīz būs pulksten vienpadsmit, un pirmajiem viesiem būtu jāsāk nākt.En: Soon it would be eleven o'clock, and the first guests were expected to start arriving.Lv: Viņš apsprauda savu kārtīgo priekšautu un devās pārbaudīt visu vēlreiz.En: He pinned on his tidy apron and went to check everything once more.Lv: Viņam bija nepieciešami tie īpašie kafijas pupiņas - reti un izsmalcināti.En: He needed those special coffee beans - rare and exquisite.Lv: Tie bija jāpasniedz pirmajiem ieradušies kafejnīcas apmeklētājiem.En: They were to be served to the first visitors of the café.Lv: Taču maisiņš bija pazudis.En: But the bag was missing.Lv: Kā tas bija iespējams?En: How was that possible?Lv: Viņš uzreiz lūdza palīdzību Zanei un Ilzei.En: He immediately asked for help from Zane and Ilze.Lv: Zane, viņa uzticamā bāriste, bija centīga un rūpīga.En: Zane, his trusted barista, was diligent and attentive.Lv: Ilze, kas rūpējās par piegādēm, bija kārtīga un zinoša.En: Ilze, who took care of deliveries, was organized and knowledgeable.Lv: Bet neviens no viņiem nezināja, kurp tās varētu būt pazudušas.En: But neither of them knew where the beans might have disappeared to.Lv: Guntis, nedaudz satraucis, nolēma pārmeklēt visu kafejnīcu, no letes līdz aizskariem.En: Guntis, slightly worried, decided to search the entire café, from the counter to the curtains.Lv: "Kā tas varēja notikt?En: "How could this happen?"Lv: " viņš vaicāja, strādājot aiz letes ar kafijas maisiņiem.En: he asked, working behind the counter with the coffee bags.Lv: Pēkšņi viņš pamanīja, ka Zane ar sārtām vaigiem stāvēja viņam blakus.En: Suddenly, he noticed Zane with flushed cheeks standing beside him.Lv: "Es atvainojos, Gunti," viņa klusi teica, "es sajaucu pupiņas.En: "I'm sorry, Gunti," she quietly said, "I mixed up the beans.Lv: Es netīši sajaucu tās ar citiem maisiņiem.En: I accidentally mixed them with other bags."Lv: "Guntis apdomājās.En: Guntis pondered.Lv: Viņš iedomājās visu iespējamo scenāriju.En: He considered every possible scenario.Lv: Bet tad viņš izdomāja.En: But then he came up with an idea.Lv: "Nav tik traki," sacīja viņš.En: "It's not so bad," he said.Lv: "Mēs to sauksim par jaunu 'Gunta īpašo maisījumu', vai ne?En: "We'll call it the new 'Gunta Special Blend,' right?"Lv: " Viņš smaidīja, un Zane sirsnīgi smaidīja līdz ar viņu.En: He smiled, and Zane smiled warmly along with him.Lv: Atklāšanas diena bija veiksmīga.En: The opening day was a success.Lv: Apmeklētāji baudīja "Gunta īpašo maisījumu," un nevienam nebija aizdomas.En: Visitors enjoyed "Gunta Special Blend," and no one suspected a thing.Lv: Visi devās prom ar siltu kafiju sirdī.En: Everyone left with warm coffee in their hearts.Lv: Guntim šī pieredze iemācīja, ka stresa laikā viņš spēj būt radošs un gudrs.En: This experience taught Guntis that in times of stress, he could be creative and clever.Lv: Un, kur nu vēl labāk, visi aizgāja ar ievērības cienīgu jaunu garšu.En: And, what’s more, everyone left with a remarkable new taste.Lv: Kafejnīca plauka, un Guntis mācījās, ka dažkārt labākie atklājumi notiek nejauši.En: The café thrived, and Guntis learned that sometimes the best discoveries happen by accident. Vocabulary Words:passersby: garāmgājējisteamed: tvaicējafragrance: smižahandshakes: rokasspiedēmmysterious: noslēpumaināsanticipated: gaidījabattered: sitāscounter: leteapron: priekšauturare: retiexquisite: izsmalcinātiflushed: sārtāmpondered: apdomājāsscenario: scenārijublend: maisījumuremarkable: ievērības cienīguthrived: plaukadiscoveries: atklājumidebonair: ...
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  • Embracing Shadows: Māris's Journey to Inner Peace

    Embracing Shadows: Māris's Journey to Inner Peace
    Feb 25 2026
    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 eternal pine trees.Lv: Pie Gaujas upes, klusā ziemas dienā, atradās neliels namiņš.En: By the Gauja River, on a quiet winter's day, there stood a small cottage.Lv: Tā logi mirdzēja no rīta saules staros, sniedzot mieru katram, kas meklēja ceļu šurp.En: Its windows sparkled in the morning sun, offering peace to anyone who sought their way here.Lv: Tas bija garīgās atpūtas centrs, un šodien te notika īpašs meditācijas seminārs.En: It was a spiritual retreat center, and today a special meditation seminar took place there.Lv: Māris, vīrietis no Rīgas, staigāja pa celiņu, kas veda uz namiņu.En: Māris, a man from Rīga, walked along the path that led to the cottage.Lv: Viņam bija četrdesmit un viņa sirdī tviķēja nerisināti ģimenes jautājumi.En: He was forty, with unresolved family issues troubling his heart.Lv: Māra prātā bieži parādījās tēva sejas atspulgs, kas bija radījis pārtrauktas attiecības.En: Thoughts of his father's reflection, which had caused broken relationships, often appeared in Māris's mind.Lv: Viņš meklēja mieru un skaidrību caur meditāciju, cerībā, ka tās palīdzēs sakārtot prātā jautājumus.En: He was seeking peace and clarity through meditation, hoping it would help sort out the questions in his mind.Lv: Inese, semināra vadītāja, sveicināja Māri pie durvīm.En: Inese, the seminar leader, greeted Māris at the door.Lv: Viņas miers un plūstošā enerģija apliecināja, ka viņa ir pareizais cilvēks vadīt šo ceļojumu uz iekšējo mieru.En: Her calmness and flowing energy affirmed that she was the right person to lead this journey towards inner peace.Lv: Māris gaidīja nodarbību sākumu, sēžot uz meditatīvā paklājiņa nelielajā, siltajā telpā, ko apņēma salmu pakotās sienas.En: Māris awaited the beginning of the session, sitting on a meditation mat in the small, warm room surrounded by straw-bale walls.Lv: Kad meditācija sākās, Vilnis, treneris ar ilggadēju pieredzi, lēnām runāja par ļaušanos un pieņemšanu.En: When the meditation began, Vilnis, a coach with many years of experience, spoke slowly about surrendering and acceptance.Lv: Māris centās fokusēties, bet katru reizi, kad aizvēra acis, atmiņas par tēvu atgriezās pie viņa ar divkāršu spēku.En: Māris tried to focus, but every time he closed his eyes, memories of his father returned to him with twice the strength.Lv: “Uzklausi savas domas, nevis bēdz no tām,” Vilnis mierīgi pamācīja.En: "Listen to your thoughts, don't run from them," Vilnis calmly guided.Lv: Māris, elpu dziļi ievilkdams, beidzot nolēma vērsties pret šiem spokiem.En: Māris, taking a deep breath, finally decided to confront these ghosts.Lv: Viņš ļāva domām plēst no jauna, bet šoreiz nepadevās.En: He allowed the thoughts to surface again, but this time he didn't back down.Lv: Viņš iedziļinājās savā iekšējā pasaulē, cerot uz izpratni.En: He delved into his inner world, hoping for understanding.Lv: Meditācija kļuva par negaidītu apgaismību.En: The meditation turned into unexpected enlightenment.Lv: Pavisam pēkšņi Māra prātā attēlojās tēva jaunas perspektīvas.En: Quite suddenly, new perspectives of his father appeared in Māris's mind.Lv: Viņš redzēja ne tikai to, ko pats bija pārcietis, bet arī – ko možnāt viņa tēvs.En: He saw not only what he himself had endured, but also what his father might have faced.Lv: Šī atziņa skaidri izgaismoja sirdsapziņā atlikušās tumšās alas.En: This realization clearly illuminated the dark corners left in his conscience.Lv: Māris atvēra acis ar zināmu viegluma sajūtu.En: Māris opened his eyes with a certain sense of lightness.Lv: Asaras, ko viņš tik ilgi bija savaldījis, tagad brīvi plūda.En: Tears he had held back for so long now flowed freely.Lv: Viņš juta, ka smagums no sirds ir atcelts.En: He felt the weight had been lifted from his heart.Lv: Pēc semināra viņš apsēdās pie rakstāmgalda viesnīcas istabā un sāka rakstīt.En: After the seminar, he sat at the desk in his hotel room and began to write.Lv: “Dārgais tēti,” viņš rakstīja sākumā, ļaujot vārdiem nākt no sirds.En: "My dear father," he wrote at the start, allowing the words to come from his heart.Lv: Viņa vēstule bija pilna ar līdzjūtību un vēlmi saprasties.En: His letter was full of compassion and a desire to understand.Lv: Kad viņš beidza, Māris atkal juta, ka var dziļi ieelpot.En: When he finished, Māris felt, once again, that he could breathe deeply.Lv: Kopš tās dienas ...
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