The Talking Phrasebook Series presents useful phrases and words in side-by-side translation and with audio files specifically geared to help students work on listening skills and pronunciation.
An awesome resource from Latvia that offers the following in both Latvian and English: Breaking News, Economy (Business, Transport, Banks, Employment), Culture (Music, History, Art, Literature, Theatre, Sports, Food & Drink), Society (Environment, Latvians Abroad, Education & Science, Crime, Health), Politics and Features (Media, Commentary, Video).
https://lsm.lv for Latvian; https://eng.lsm.lv for English.
A valuable resource to not only access our “LETTS JUMP INTO LATVIAN” resources, but also keep up with what is happening across Canada that might be of interest or use to anyone curious about all-things Latvian.
NEWS- mostly bilingual
CALENDAR- LV & ENG
LIST OF LATVIAN CANADIAN ORGANIZATIONS- some ENG
BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL DIRECTORY- LV & ENG
RESOURCES*** Home of LETTS JUMP INTO LATVIAN
ABOUT LNAK- LV & ENG
Latviesi.com A wonderful resource if you wish to be in the know about what is happening in Latvian communities both in Latvia and in the diaspora. Latvian language only.
Šķiltava A weekly podcast; three renowned journalists/political analysts discuss the week’s most important events. Discussion topics are connected to the newsmagazine “IR”. English translation is provided. https://ir.lv
All listings are for local Latvian language newspapers, requiring an Intermediate to Advanced level of reading competence. https://www.thepaperboy.com/latvia/newspapers/country.cfm?ref=languagelist