{"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 Surprise Date Night Above Tallinn's Twinkling Skyline","slug":"a-surprise-date-night-above-tallinn-s-twinkling-skyline","published_at":"2026-05-15T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/a-surprise-date-night-above-tallinn-s-twinkling-skyline","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-15-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72017207/2026_05_15_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : A Surprise Date Night Above Tallinn's Twinkling Skyline Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-15-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Kevade algus Tallinnas toob kaasa päikesepaistelised päevad ja õide puhkenud puud. En: The beginning of spring in Tallinn brings sunny days and blossoming trees. Et: Täna on eriline hommik, sest Marek on planeerinud midagi erilist. En: Today is a special morning because Marek has planned something extraordinary. Et: Ta vaatab üle oma peegeldusest automaatkäiku ning hingab sügavalt sisse. En: He reviews his reflection in the automatic gear shift and takes a deep breath. Et: „See peab olema täiuslik,“ mõtleb ta endamisi. En: \"This has to be perfect,\" he thinks to himself. Et: Marek ja Kertu on olnud koos mitu aastat, ja see õhtu peab tähistama nende ühist reisi. En: Marek and Kertu have been together for several years, and this evening is meant to celebrate their journey together. Et: Kertu ei aima midagi, aga Marek on varjanud mõne ebatavalise vihje, et hoida ta uudishimu ärkvel. En: Kertu suspects nothing, but Marek has left some unusual hints to keep her curiosity piqued. Et: \"Kallis, pane end valmis. En: \"Darling, get ready. Et: Meil on täna väike reis,\" ütleb Marek naeratusega hoolimata Kertu kahtlevale pilgule. En: We have a little trip today,\" says Marek with a smile, despite Kertu's doubtful gaze. Et: Nad asuvad teele Tallinn TV-torni poole, kuid Kertu ei oska seda veel ette kujutada. En: They set off towards the Tallinn TV-tower, but Kertu cannot yet imagine it. Et: Ain, Mareki lapsepõlvesõber, on samuti ringi askeldamas. En: Ain, Marek's childhood friend, is also bustling around. Et: \"Mul on kõik valmis,\" kinnitab Ain, kui nad tornile lähemale j…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : A Surprise Date Night Above Tallinn's Twinkling Skyline Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":975,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/episodes/a-surprise-date-night-above-tallinn-s-twinkling-skyline/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/a-surprise-date-night-above-tallinn-s-twinkling-skyline.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}