{"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":342,"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":"2026-09-25T18:23:53.262662+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358"},"episode":{"title":"Autumn Connections: A Lighthouse Sparks New Beginnings","slug":"autumn-connections-a-lighthouse-sparks-new-beginnings","published_at":"2026-09-23T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/autumn-connections-a-lighthouse-sparks-new-beginnings","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-23-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75323388/2026_09_23_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Autumn Connections: A Lighthouse Sparks New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-23-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Käsmu sügisesed tuuled mängisid lehtedega, viies neid ühest kohast teise, nagu talumehe kätetöö, mis kunagi väsinud ei tundunud. En: The autumn winds of Käsmu played with the leaves, moving them from place to place, like the handiwork of a farmer that never seemed to tire. Et: Mere ääres, kus vana tuletorn kõrgus halli taeva all, toimus sügisene kogukonnaüritus. En: By the sea, where the old lighthouse stood tall under the gray sky, a community autumn event was taking place. Et: Inimesed tulid kokku, et jagada sooja jooki ja jutuajamisi. En: People gathered to share warm drinks and conversations. Et: Marek, vaikne kunstnik, kes otsis sageli inspiratsiooni nende raugete lainete juurest, oli otsustanud seekord vabatahtlikuna abiks olla. En: Marek, a quiet artist who often sought inspiration from those tranquil waves, had decided this time to volunteer his help. Et: Tema vanem vend Kaarel oli teda julgustanud, muretsedes oma noorema venna üksilduse üle. En: His older brother Kaarel had encouraged him, worrying about his younger brother's solitude. Et: „Mine kohtumistesse, õpi inimesi tundma,” ütles Kaarel. En: “Go to the gatherings, get to know people,” said Kaarel. Et: Marek oli lõpuks nõustunud. En: Marek had finally agreed. Et: Samal ajal oli Liis, särtsakas ja sõbralik õpetaja Tallinnast, käimas oma vanas kodukülas puhkust veetmas. En: Meanwhile, Liis, a lively and friendly teacher from Tallinn, was spending her vacation in her old hometown. Et: Hiljutine lahkuminek sageli valutas tema südant, kuid Käsmu rahulikkus andis talle sädeme uueks alguseks. 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