{"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 Reunion: Finding Courage Amid Celebration","slug":"autumn-reunion-finding-courage-amid-celebration","published_at":"2026-09-16T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/autumn-reunion-finding-courage-amid-celebration","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-16-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75162967/2026_09_16_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Autumn Reunion: Finding Courage Amid Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-16-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Kertu istus pehme diivanil, millel oli hubane pleed, ja vaatas kõrvalt, kuidas tema perekond vanaisa sünnipäeva tähistas. En: Kertu sat on the soft couch, wrapped in a cozy throw, watching as her family celebrated vanaisa's birthday. Et: Tuba oli suur ja soe, täis naeru ja jutukõminat. En: The room was large and warm, filled with laughter and chatter. Et: Laudadel olid värsked kuklid, õunakoogid ja mesine tee, mis täitis õhku sügise aroomidega. En: On the tables were fresh buns, apple pies, and honeyed tea, which filled the air with the aromas of autumn. Et: Akna taga paistsid värvilised lehed puhmastena tuule käes tantsimas. En: Outside the window, colorful leaves seemed to dance in tufts in the wind. Et: Kertu tundis väikest närvipinget. En: Kertu felt a slight tension. Et: Kas peaks ta minema Andrest tervitama? En: Should she go to greet Andres? Et: Nad polnud aastaid kohtunud. En: They hadn't met in years. Et: Kertu tahtis Andresele öelda, et oli leidnud uue töö, mis teda tõeliselt köidab. En: Kertu wanted to tell Andres that she had found a new job that truly fascinated her. Et: Kuid mõte suurest rahvahulgast ja võõrastest nägudest tekitas temas ärevust. En: However, the thought of a large crowd and unfamiliar faces made her anxious. Et: Võttis Kertu endale hetke. En: Kertu took a moment for herself. Et: Ta teadis, et pidi leidma õige aja. En: She knew she had to find the right time. Et: Kell oli juba varsti kuus, ja väljas hakkas hämarduma. En: It was almost six o'clock, and it was starting to get dark outside. Et: Hingates sügavalt sisse, otsustas Kertu…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Autumn Reunion: Finding Courage Amid Celebration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":934,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/episodes/autumn-reunion-finding-courage-amid-celebration/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/autumn-reunion-finding-courage-amid-celebration.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}