{"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":"Botanist's Triumph: Toomas's Journey of Healing in Rooma","slug":"botanist-s-triumph-toomas-s-journey-of-healing-in-rooma","published_at":"2026-06-15T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/botanist-s-triumph-toomas-s-journey-of-healing-in-rooma","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72531146/2026_06_15_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Botanist's Triumph: Toomas's Journey of Healing in Rooma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Suve palavik oli jõudnud Roomasse. En: The summer fever had reached Rooma. Et: Linn oli kirev ja kärarikas, õhk täis vürtside ja tolmu aroomi. En: The city was vibrant and noisy, the air filled with the aroma of spices and dust. Et: Toomas, Eestist tulnud osav taimeteadlane, seisis esimest korda Rooma turul, imetledes linna suursugusust. En: Toomas, a skilled botanist from Eesti, was standing for the first time in a Rooma market, admiring the grandeur of the city. Et: Ta oli alati unistanud tulekust sellesse suurlinna, et õppida ja jagada oma teadmisi. En: He had always dreamed of coming to this metropolis to learn and share his knowledge. Et: Kuid ta ei kujutanud ette, et sellest suvest saab tema elu pöördepunkt. En: However, he did not imagine that this summer would become the turning point of his life. Et: Roomas oli lahti puhkenud salapärane haigus. En: A mysterious illness had broken out in Rooma. Et: Inimesed hakkasid ootamatult nõrgenema, palavikku tõusma. En: People began to weaken unexpectedly, their fever rising. Et: Rooma arstid olid murelikud, kuid nad eirasid Toomast. En: Rooma doctors were worried, but they ignored Toomas. Et: \"Barbar,\" sosistasid nad tema kohta. En: \"Barbarian,\" they whispered about him. Et: Nad ei usaldanud tema võõraid ravimeetodeid. En: They did not trust his foreign healing methods. Et: Toomas ei andnud alla. En: Toomas did not give up. Et: Ta vaatas arste salaja pealt, õppis nende märkmeid ja kuulas nende arutelusid. En: He watched the doctors secretly, studied their notes, and listened to their discussions. 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