{"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":"Bonds Beyond Borders: A Farewell to Cherish","slug":"bonds-beyond-borders-a-farewell-to-cherish","published_at":"2026-09-22T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/bonds-beyond-borders-a-farewell-to-cherish","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75306038/2026_09_22_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Bonds Beyond Borders: A Farewell to Cherish Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Sügise hommik Tallinna äärelinnas oli värvikas ja karge. En: A fall morning in the suburbs of Tallinn was colorful and crisp. Et: Päike säras läbi kuldsete ja punaste puulehtede, mis maantee ääres tuules sahisesid. En: The sun shone through the golden and red leaves that rustled in the wind by the roadside. Et: Mihkel, täis energiat ja optimismi, oli juba varahommikul ärkvel. En: Mihkel, full of energy and optimism, was already awake early in the morning. Et: Ta astus ettevaatlikult jahedasse õhku, et alustada päeva ettevalmistusi Eeva ärasaatmispeoks. En: He stepped cautiously into the cool air to begin preparations for Eeva's farewell party. Et: Peagi liitus temaga Liina, kelle praktiline meel tähendas alati kindlustunnet ja tuge. En: Soon he was joined by Liina, whose practical nature always provided a sense of reassurance and support. Et: Eeva kolis peagi välismaale ja sõpruskond tahtis talle meeldejääva peo korraldada. En: Eeva was soon moving abroad, and the group of friends wanted to organize a memorable party for her. Et: Kuigi Mihkel oli alati entusiastlik ja lõbus, kippusid muutused teda salaja muretsema panema. En: Although Mihkel was always enthusiastic and fun, changes secretly worried him. Et: Ta kartis, et jääb Eevale vähem oluliseks, kui too oma uude ellu astub. En: He feared that he would become less important to Eeva once she stepped into her new life. Et: Aga täna oli tähtis päev ja focuseerida tuli ettevalmistustele. En: But today was an important day, and he needed to focus on the preparations. Et: \"Mihkel, kas sa oled juba toitlustamise asjade…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Bonds Beyond Borders: A Farewell to Cherish Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1140,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/episodes/bonds-beyond-borders-a-farewell-to-cherish/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/bonds-beyond-borders-a-farewell-to-cherish.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}