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Latvian Isn’t Hard to Learn… When You Have the Right Guide
Starting a new language can feel daunting, but you are in the best possible hands. Baltic MediaĀ® is an ISO-certified language service provider with 30 years of experience. Our Latvian courses are taught by passionate teachers with over a decade of experience. Courses are practical, with ālearning by doingā approach that gets you speaking and using the language in real-life contexts from day one.
The Ultimate Language Challenge: Do You Dare to Learn Latvian?
In the heart of the Baltics lies a linguistic treasure older than most European nations: the Latvian language. It's not just a means of communication; it's a direct, living link to a past that stretches back thousands of years. While many chase fluency in common languages, a special kind of learner is drawn to a different quest. This post is for youāthe intellectual adventurer, the heritage seeker, the one who values rarity over reach. Welcome to the challenge. Welcome to the club of those who dare.
Ko latvieÅ”u valodÄ nozÄ«mÄ izteiciens “Kis – kis kauns”?
Ko latvieÅ”u valodÄ nozÄ«mÄ 2025. gada masu protestos izmantotais izteiciens "Kis - kis kauns"? Å Ä« frÄze bija viens no manifesta / plakÄtu / saukļu variantu piemÄriem, kas tika oficiÄli pieteikti protestam. KonkretizÄts sauklis: āKis, kis, kauns, likumprojekts ļaunsā. Ar to protestÄtÄji uzsvÄra savu nosodÄ«jumu ā savÄ veidÄ āpiekauninÄjaā tos, kas atbalstÄ«ja izstÄÅ”anos: teiciens darbojas kÄ kritisks, ironisks uzsaukums pret politisko lÄmumu un tÄs pieÅÄmÄjiem.
We need to stop romanticizing the “dying” Baltic languages
Weāve all heard the story. Itās a powerful, poignant narrative: the ancient Baltic languages, noble survivors of history, now teetering on the brink of extinction, threatened by globalization and English. Itās a story told with the best intentions, meant to spark concern and action. But what if this well-meaning narrative is actually holding us back?
Why Latvia Glows: The Meaning Behind November 18th
For Latvians, this day is deeply personal. Itās not just about a historical event from over a century ago. It is a celebration of the country's resilience. Latvia's independence was violently interrupted by Soviet and Nazi occupations from 1940 to 1991. The celebration of November 18th was forbidden during the Soviet era, making its reinstatement after 1991 all the more powerful.
The Hidden Melody: What Makes the Latvian Language So Beautiful
Perhaps the most beautiful aspect of Latvian is its deep, poetic relationship with the natural world. Latvia is a country of vast forests, tranquil lakes, and a long coastline, and this is reflected directly in its vocabulary.
Remembering the Bearslayer: The Significance of LÄÄplÄsis Day in Latvia
Known in Latvian asĀ LÄÄplÄÅ”a diena, this day, observed every year onĀ November 11th, is far more than a historical date. It is a profound national celebration that intertwines ancient legend, modern military history, and a deep-seated love for freedom.
