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Begin Your Baltic Journey: Discover the A1/1 Latvian Language Course for Foreigners

Baltic Media Language Training Centre, an ISO-certified provider with 30 years of experience, invites you to take the first, most exciting step. Our dedicated Latvian A1/1 course for foreigners is designed for absolute beginners and is your gateway to a rich cultural and linguistic adventure.

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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 ā€œlearning by doingā€ approach that gets you speaking and using the language in real-life contexts from day one.

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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 you—the intellectual adventurer, the heritage seeker, the one who values rarity over reach. Welcome to the challenge. Welcome to the club of those who dare.

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Ko latvieÅ”u valodā nozÄ«mē izteiciens “Kis – kis kauns”?

Ko latvieÅ”u valodā nozÄ«mē 2025. gada masu protestos izmantotais izteiciens "Kis - kis kauns"? Å Ä« frāze bija viens no manifesta / plakātu / saukļu variantu piemēriem, kas tika oficiāli pieteikti protestam. Konkretizēts sauklis: ā€œKis, kis, kauns, likumprojekts ļaunsā€. Ar to protestētāji uzsvēra savu nosodÄ«jumu — savā veidā ā€œpiekauninājaā€ tos, kas atbalstÄ«ja izstāŔanos: teiciens darbojas kā kritisks, ironisks uzsaukums pret politisko lēmumu un tās pieņēmējiem.

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We need to stop romanticizing the “dying” Baltic languages

We’ve all heard the story. It’s a powerful, poignant narrative: the ancient Baltic languages, noble survivors of history, now teetering on the brink of extinction, threatened by globalization and English. It’s 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?

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Why Latvia Glows: The Meaning Behind November 18th

For Latvians, this day is deeply personal. It’s 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.

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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.

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Remembering the Bearslayer: The Significance of Lāčplēsis Day in Latvia

Known in Latvian asĀ LāčplēŔa 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.