{"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":"Balancing Acts: A Memorable 'Take Your Child to Work' Day","slug":"balancing-acts-a-memorable-take-your-child-to-work-day","published_at":"2026-09-03T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/balancing-acts-a-memorable-take-your-child-to-work-day","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-03-07-38-18-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74856472/2026_09_03_07_38_18_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Balancing Acts: A Memorable 'Take Your Child to Work' Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-03-07-38-18-et Story Transcript: Et: Tallinna sügispäevale vastandudes paistis kontor rohkem veelkord helendama, peegeldades akendest tänavavalgust. En: On a fall day in Tallinn, contrasting with the autumn light, the office appeared to glow even more, reflecting the streetlights through the windows. Et: Maarja ja tema poeg Rasmus astusid uhkesse hoonesse. En: Maarja and her son Rasmus stepped into the grand building. Et: Rasmus hoidis ema käest kinni, vaadates imestunult avarat kontoriruumi. En: Rasmus clung to his mother's hand, gazing in awe at the spacious office room. Et: Oli \"Võta Laps Tööl Päev\" ja kontoris sumises elu. En: It was \"Take Your Child to Work Day,\" and the office buzzed with life. Et: Maarja, olles pühendunud ema ning samas tõhus töötaja, tundis värelust kõhus. En: Maarja, being a dedicated mother and an efficient worker, felt a flutter in her stomach. Et: Ta soovis näidata Rasmusele, et tema töö on oluline, kuid samas pidi leidma viisi, kuidas hoida poega tegevuses. En: She wanted to show Rasmus that her work was important but also needed to find a way to keep him occupied. Et: Ta nägi Leelot, kolleegi, kes oli alati lahkete sõnadega abiks. En: She saw Leelo, a colleague who was always helpful with kind words. Et: Leelo lehvitas ja lähenes neile. En: Leelo waved and approached them. Et: \"Maarja, on tore, et sa Rasmuse kaasa tõid! En: \"Maarja, it's great that you brought Rasmus along! Et: Loodetavasti naudib ta päeva meie juures,\" ütles Leelo julgustavalt. En: Hopefully, he'll enjoy his day with us,\" said Leelo encouragingly. Et: Maarja naeratas tagasi. 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