{"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":"Blooming Delights: How a Mistake Deepened Love at Tallinn Gardens","slug":"blooming-delights-how-a-mistake-deepened-love-at-tallinn-gardens","published_at":"2026-05-12T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/blooming-delights-how-a-mistake-deepened-love-at-tallinn-gardens","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-12-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71972019/2026_05_12_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Blooming Delights: How a Mistake Deepened Love at Tallinn Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-12-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Kevadine Tallinn Botaanikaaed särab õites. En: The springtime Tallinn Botanic Garden is glowing with blossoms. Et: Päike paistab soojalt, helgib maha viivates veepiiskades. En: The sun shines warmly, glimmering in the droplets trickling down. Et: Tulbid, need kevade kuningad, on täies õies, värvide kogu palett kooserdamas samblarohelistel aladel. En: Tulips, the kings of spring, are in full bloom, their entire palette of colors meandering over the mossy green areas. Et: Kaarel seisab Maarikaga aedade lähistel ja hingeõhkende kevadel ilmusaks. En: Kaarel stands with Maarika near the gardens, breathing in the enchanting spring air. Et: Täna oli ta eriline eesmärk - muuta nende suhe lähedasemaks pakkudes Maarikale mõtlikult valitud jooki. En: Today, he had a special goal—to deepen their relationship by offering Maarika a thoughtfully chosen drink. Et: Tema ema salajane võililletee oli loomulikult eksitus. En: His mother's secret dandelion tea was inadvertently a mistake. Et: Kaarel avastas vea alles siis, kui nad juba tuttavamaks jäänud maitsest sõpra rüüpasid. En: Kaarel realized the error only after they had started sipping the familiar yet unexpected taste. Et: \"See maitse on huvitav,\" ütleb Maarika ja sõrmitseb ümaraid tassi. En: \"This taste is interesting,\" says Maarika, fiddling with the rounded cup. Et: Kaarel neelab raskelt. En: Kaarel swallows hard. Et: Ta süda aimab, et üks vale liigutus võiks naeru muutuda ümber mõistmatuseks. En: His heart senses that one wrong move could turn laughter into misunderstanding. 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