In this episode, we follow Ömer, a Turkish language learner visiting Istanbul, as he explores a cozy bookstore in Kadıköy. From asking for directions in Turkish to picking the perfect book for his language journey, Ömer’s day is filled with authentic interactions and cultural discoveries. Tune in to hear practical dialogues, useful phrases, and language tips to inspire your own Turkish learning experience :)

Merhaba Türkçe 

A Turkish Bookstore Journey: Learning Language Through Stories

Dear students! It is my joy to introduce you to the founder of Berezovska School, a Lithuanian teacher from Ukraine, Katerina Berezovska.

Today, Katerina and I have talked about her experience in learning Lithuanian, the Lithuanian language and constitution exams, why some students have difficulties learning Lithuanian and some potential ways of how to solve them.

If you want to download the episode’s transcript, you can do so on my Conttribe. There you will find all the podcast's transcript, exclusive episodes, and other relevant learning material.

🐝 Contribee: https://contribee.com/lithuanianwithpaulius

For better comprehension, don't forget to turn on the subtitles and install Language Reactor to get a second line of subtitles in your native language.

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Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
02:57 - Learning Lithuanian
08:23 - Becoming a teacher
10:25 - Exams
17:07 - Difficulties in learning
25:00 - Plans for the future

Gero klausymo! 🎓

Lithuanian with Paulius

Advice for Slavic Speakers on Learning Lithuanian (Guest: Katerina)

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 much more.

If you are eager to learn more about Lithuania, I invite you to join us in our hour-long conversation here on YouTube and continue listening to the second part of the conversation on Contribee. Also, there you will find the podcast's transcript and other learning material.

🐝 Contribee: https://contribee.com/lithuanianwithpaulius

For better comprehension, don't forget to turn on the subtitles and install Language Reactor to get a second line of subtitles in your native language.

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Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
02:22 - Gyvenimas Estijoje
11:23 - Eurovizija
18:37 - Prezidento rinkimai
28:15 - Europarlamento rinkimai
31:17 - Seimo rinkimai
35:08 - Dainų šventė ir Vokietija
40:17 - Ekonomika
42:39 - Muzika
55:30 - Dainų šventė (tęsinys)
57:17 - Kvietimas į Contribee
59:19 - Apibendrinimas

Gero klausymo! 🎓

#16 Presidential Elections, Eurovision & Proficiency Exams (Guest: Dovilė)

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 others. 

If you wish to do some additional exercises, I have added them together with the video's transcript on my Contribee account. You will find all the links here:

🐝 Become a Contribee: https://contribee.com/lithuanianwithpaulius

Also, don't forget that you can send me your self-description as described at the end of the video. I will correct the first 3 and send them back to you.

If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow and subscribe for future videos. Cheers and till next time!

#15 - Lithuanian for Beginners - Self-Introduction & Questions (A1)

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's noises and you will enjoy hearing more about the history of Kaunas and enjoy its scenery. 

I suggest turning on the subtitles for a more comfortable listening experience. Install Language Reactor to translate the Lithuanian titles into your native language.

Also, if you wish to receive the full transcript of this episode, please head to my Contribee. There you will find all the podcast's transcripts, longer format Lithuanian with Paulius recordings and more.

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#14 - Welcome to Kaunas: History & Sights

Dear podcast listeners and Lithuanian students,

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 with your listening experience.

I suggest turning on the subtitles for a more comfortable listening experience. Install Language Reactor to translate the Lithuanian titles into your native language.

Also, if you wish to receive the full transcript of this episode, please head to my Contribee. There you will find all the podcast's transcripts, longer format Lithuanian with Paulius recordings and more.

🐝 Become a Contribee: https://contribee.com/lithuanianwithpaulius

If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow and subscribe for future videos! Cheers.

#13 - Why Do Lithuanians Love Nature? - Nida, Kuršių Nerija ir Lietuvos Pajūris

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 this podcast.

II suggest turning on the subtitles for a more comfortable listening experience. Install Language Reactor to translate the Lithuanian titles into your native language.

Also, if you wish to receive the full transcript of this episode, please head to my Contribee. There you will find all the podcast's transcripts, longer format Lithuanian with Paulius recordings and more.

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If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow and subscribe for future videos! Cheers.

#12 - Who are the Lithuanians? - Lithuanian Podcast for Foreigners

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.

I suggest turning on the subtitles for a more comfortable listening experience. Install Language Reactor to translate the Lithuanian titles into your native language.

Also, if you wish to receive the full transcript of this episode, please head to my Patreon. There you will find all the podcast's transcripts, longer format Lithuanian with Paulius recordings and more.

🐝 Become a Contribee: https://contribee.com/lithuanianwithpaulius 

If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow and subscribe for future videos! Cheers.

#11 - Travel and Life Abroad - Kelionės ir Gyvenimas Užsienyje

Sveiki mielieji podcasto ‘Lithuanian with Paulius” klausytojai. 

Šiandien su jumis noriu pasidalinti epizodu apie hobius ir laisvalaikį. 

I suggest turning on the subtitles for a more comfortable listening experience. Install Language Reactor to translate the Lithuanian titles into your native language.

Also, if you wish to receive the full transcript of this episode, please head to my Contribee. There you will find all the podcast's transcripts, longer format Lithuanian with Paulius recordings and more.

🐝 Become a Contribee: https://contribee.com/lithuanianwithpaulius

If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to follow and subscribe for future videos! Cheers.