{"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":"Bonfire Hearts: Finding Quiet Joy Amid Jaanipäev Festivities","slug":"bonfire-hearts-finding-quiet-joy-amid-jaanip-ev-festivities","published_at":"2026-06-26T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/bonfire-hearts-finding-quiet-joy-amid-jaanip-ev-festivities","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-26-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72698734/2026_06_26_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Bonfire Hearts: Finding Quiet Joy Amid Jaanipäev Festivities Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-26-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Päike säras eredalt Pärnu rannal. En: The sun shone brightly on Pärnu beach. Et: Oli Jaanipäev ja Katrin ning Siim saabusid randa, et tähistada kaunist suve. En: It was Jaanipäev, and Katrin and Siim arrived at the beach to celebrate the beautiful summer. Et: Pärnu rand oli täis inimesi. En: Pärnu beach was full of people. Et: Kõik ootasid põneva ürituse algust. En: Everyone was eagerly awaiting the start of the exciting event. Et: Lapsed jooksid ringi, vanemad pidasid piknikku ja meri kohises taustal. En: Children ran around, parents held picnics, and the sea murmured in the background. Et: Katrin lõi käed kokku. En: Katrin clapped her hands together. Et: Ta armastas Jaanipäeva. En: She loved Jaanipäev. Et: Oli aeg suurteks lõketeks ja lauluks. En: It was a time for big bonfires and singing. Et: \"Oh, ma ootan nii väga, et saaksin koos sinuga traditsioone kogeda,\" ütles Katrin Siimule naeratades. En: \"Oh, I am so looking forward to experiencing the traditions with you,\" said Katrin, smiling at Siim. Et: Ta oli innukas õpetaja, kes soovis tõelist Eesti kultuuri kogeda. En: She was an eager teacher who wanted to experience the true Estonian culture. Et: Siim naeratas häbelikult. En: Siim smiled shyly. Et: Tema jaoks olid rahvahulgad kurnavad. En: Crowds were exhausting for him. Et: Ta eelistas vaikset õhtusööki rahvarohkusele. En: He preferred a quiet dinner to the hustle and bustle. Et: Aga ta hoolis Katrinist. En: But he cared about Katrin. Et: \"Teeme kõik selleks, et saaksid nautida,\" oli Siimu lubadus. 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