{"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 New Flavor Awakens: Rebirth of Maarja's Café Legacy","slug":"a-new-flavor-awakens-rebirth-of-maarja-s-caf-legacy","published_at":"2026-05-31T07:50:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/a-new-flavor-awakens-rebirth-of-maarja-s-caf-legacy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-31-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72259841/2026_05_31_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : A New Flavor Awakens: Rebirth of Maarja's Café Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-31-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Vanalinna vahelistel kitsastel munakivitänavatel asub väike kohvik, kus töötavad Maarja, Kalev ja Liisi. En: Amid the narrow cobblestone streets of the Old Town lies a small café where Maarja, Kalev, and Liisi work. Et: Õhk on täis värske leiva ja aromaatsete kohvide lõhna. En: The air is filled with the scent of fresh bread and aromatic coffee. Et: See on kevad ja kohvikus on palju tegemist. En: It's spring, and the café is bustling with activity. Et: Maarja, kirglik pagar, unistab oma retseptide täiuslikuks viimisest. En: Maarja, a passionate baker, dreams of perfecting her recipes. Et: Kuid viimasel ajal pole kõik hästi kulgenud. En: However, recently, not everything has gone well. Et: Mõni päev tagasi sai kohvik negatiivse arvustuse. En: A few days ago, the café received a negative review. Et: Kriitika puudutas just Maarja küpsetisi. En: The criticism was specifically about Maarja's pastries. Et: „Me peame midagi tegema,“ ütleb Kalev, kes keskendub kohviku klientuuri laiendamisele. En: \"We need to do something,\" says Kalev, who is focused on expanding the café's clientele. Et: Maarja noogutab, kuid tema enesekindlus on kõikuma löönud. En: Maarja nods, but her confidence has been shaken. Et: „Ma tahan luua uue kevadise küpsetise menüüsse, aga ma ei tea, kas see üldse meeldiks…,” ütleb ta vaikselt. En: \"I want to create a new spring pastry for the menu, but I don't even know if anyone would like it...,” she says quietly. Et: Liisi, kes on kunstiline barista, kallab lattesse hoolikalt piimavahtu. 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