{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Estonian","slug":"fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","podcast_index_feed_id":6698358,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005814/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/5b4581a111e4e1ae34788bae63606c41.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Estonian listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Estonian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Estonian 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. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Tallinn, Tartu, or Pärnu? Maybe you want to speak Estonian with your grandparents from Narva? Our podcast provides a rich blend o…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:47.119550+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358"},"episode":{"title":"A Leap of Faith: Behind the Breakthrough at Tartu Biotech","slug":"a-leap-of-faith-behind-the-breakthrough-at-tartu-biotech","published_at":"2026-05-08T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/a-leap-of-faith-behind-the-breakthrough-at-tartu-biotech","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-08-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71919573/2026_05_08_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : A Leap of Faith: Behind the Breakthrough at Tartu Biotech Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-08-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Kevad hommik Tartu Biotehnoloogia Parkis oli täis lootust ja uusenergiate ning õhustikus oli tunda äsja puhkenud muru lõhna. En: Spring morning at the Tartu Biotehnoloogia Park was full of hope and new energy, and the scent of freshly blossomed grass filled the atmosphere. Et: Kadri, noor ja innustunud teadlane, istus oma kabinetis ja vaatas aknast välja, kus päike vaikselt tõusis. En: Kadri, a young and inspired scientist, sat in her office and looked out the window where the sun was slowly rising. Et: Tema süda kloppis, sest täna oli tema suur päev. En: Her heart was pounding because today was her big day. Et: Ta kavatses teha eksperimendi, mis võib muuta tema karjääri ja anda talle kauaoodatud tunnustuse biotehnoloogia valdkonnas. En: She planned to conduct an experiment that could change her career and earn her long-awaited recognition in the field of biotechnology. Et: Kadri ümbervalgustatud laual olid kõrged paberivirnad ja torkavad sinised laboriklaasid. En: On Kadri's well-lit desk were tall stacks of papers and striking blue laboratory glassware. Et: Ta oli kogu öö ärkvel, kontrollides oma andmeid ja plaanides hoolikalt iga sammu. En: She had been awake all night, checking her data and carefully planning every step. Et: Vaatamata oma noorusele ja energiale tundis ta veel kerget ebakindlust. En: Despite her youth and energy, she still felt slightly uncertain. Et: Ees seisis riskantne ja vastuoluline protseduur. En: Ahead was a risky and controversial procedure. 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