{"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":"Blossoming Brilliance: An Artist's Bold Debut in Old Town","slug":"blossoming-brilliance-an-artist-s-bold-debut-in-old-town","published_at":"2026-05-09T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/blossoming-brilliance-an-artist-s-bold-debut-in-old-town","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-09-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71941990/2026_05_09_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Blossoming Brilliance: An Artist's Bold Debut in Old Town Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-09-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Kevadine tänavafestival jõudis lõpuks Tallinna vanalinna. En: The spring street festival finally arrived in Tallinna vanalinnaTallinn's Old Town. Et: Kivisillutisega tänavad olid kaunistatud mitmevärviliste lintide ja lilledega. En: The cobblestone streets were decorated with multicolored ribbons and flowers. Et: Õhk lõhnas nagu kevadised nartsissid ja muusika kostis igast nurgast. En: The air smelled like spring nartsissiddaffodils, and music echoed from every corner. Et: Maarika seisis ühe oma maali kõrval ja vaatas, kuidas inimesed festivalile kogunesid. En: MaarikaMaarika stood next to one of her paintings and watched as people gathered for the festival. Et: Maarika oli kunstitudeng, kes soovis oma töid maailmale näidata. En: MaarikaMaarika was an art student who wanted to show her work to the world. Et: Ta kartis veidi, sest kohale oli tulnud ka Katrin. En: She was a little scared because KatrinKatrin was also there. Et: Katrin oli kuulus kohalik kunstnik. En: KatrinKatrin was a famous local artist. Et: Maarika imetles teda, kuid kartis, et Katrin kritiseerib tema tööd. En: MaarikaMaarika admired her but feared that KatrinKatrin would criticize her work. Et: Siiski oli Maarikal plaanis midagi erilist. En: Nevertheless, MaarikaMaarika had planned something special. Et: Ta plaanis näidata uut, julget ja eksperimentaalset maali. En: She intended to display a new, bold, and experimental painting. Et: See oli midagi, mis erines kõigist tema varasematest töödest. En: It was something different from all her previous works. 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