{"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":"Balancing Acts: Creativity Meets Deadline in Old Tallinn","slug":"balancing-acts-creativity-meets-deadline-in-old-tallinn","published_at":"2026-06-09T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/balancing-acts-creativity-meets-deadline-in-old-tallinn","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-09-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72432752/2026_06_09_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Balancing Acts: Creativity Meets Deadline in Old Tallinn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-09-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Kaisa ja Juhan istusid kohvikus Vana Tallinna kitsastel tänavatel. En: Kaisa and Juhan sat in a café on the narrow streets of Old Tallinn. Et: Päike oli just pilvede vahelt piilunud, saates hubast valgust läbi suurte akende. En: The sun had just peeked out from behind the clouds, sending cozy light through the large windows. Et: Kohvikutäis lõhnas värskelt jahvatatud kohvi ja küpsiste järele. En: The café smelled of freshly ground coffee and cookies. Et: Oli hiliskevad, varsti tulekul võidupüha. En: It was late spring, and the Victory Day was approaching. Et: Kaisa, kelle laptop oli lahti, vaatas Juhanit silmitsevalt. En: Kaisa, whose laptop was open, looked at Juhan intently. Et: Tema ees laual lebasid projekti dokumendid, riiulil, mis eraldas nende lauda teistest, olid ääreni täis raamatuid vana Euroopa ajaloost. En: Project documents lay on the table in front of her, and on the shelf that separated their table from the others were books full to the brim with the history of old Europe. Et: \"Juhan,\" alustas Kaisa vaikselt, \"meil jääb projekti tähtajani veel ainult kaks nädalat. En: \"Juhan,\" Kaisa began quietly, \"we have only two weeks left until the project deadline. Et: Mul on vaja, et püsime graafikus.\" En: I need us to stay on schedule.\" Et: Juhan, loominguline hing, kes tihti unustas kella tiksumise, segas oma cappuccinot ja naeratas. En: Juhan, a creative soul who often forgot about the ticking clock, stirred his cappuccino and smiled. Et: \"Mul on mõned ideed, mis võiksid projekti tõeliselt eristuda teha,\" ütles ta entusiastlikult. En: \"I have so…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Balancing Acts: Creativity Meets Deadline in Old Tallinn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentf…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":944,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/episodes/balancing-acts-creativity-meets-deadline-in-old-tallinn/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/balancing-acts-creativity-meets-deadline-in-old-tallinn.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}