{"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":"Braving Allergies: Toomas' Journey Under the Jaanipäev Pines","slug":"braving-allergies-toomas-journey-under-the-jaanip-ev-pines","published_at":"2026-06-17T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/braving-allergies-toomas-journey-under-the-jaanip-ev-pines","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-17-22-34-00-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72570688/2026_06_17_22_34_00_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Braving Allergies: Toomas' Journey Under the Jaanipäev Pines Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-17-22-34-00-et Story Transcript: Et: Toomas seisis männimetsa serval, kust kostis Jaanipäeva rahulik ja sumedalt helisev meloodia. En: Toomas stood at the edge of a pine forest, where the calm and softly resonant melody of Jaanipäev drifted. Et: Mets oli kaetud suve lopsakate roheliste varjunditega, õhus hõljusid lillede lõhnad ja vaikne tuul liikus pehmelt nõelte vahel. En: The forest was cloaked in lush green shades of summer, with the scent of flowers wafting through the air and a gentle breeze moving softly among the needles. Et: Kuid see rahulik ilu varjas endas Toomase jaoks varjatud ohtu – allergiat, mis kibedas suve alguses muutus tema jaoks tõeliseks nuhtluseks. En: However, this peaceful beauty concealed a hidden danger for Toomas - an allergy that turned into a real nuisance at the bitter start of summer. Et: Kaarel ja Liisa, tema sõbrad ja naabrid, lehvitasid talle eemalt. En: Kaarel and Liisa, his friends and neighbors, waved at him from afar. Et: Nad olid kogunenud koos teistega suure bonfire ümber, kus lõkkest tõusid oranžid sädemed öösse. En: They had gathered with others around a large bonfire, where orange sparks rose into the night. Et: Õhk oli täis naeru ja rütmilist laulu, mis kandus kaugele metsa alla. En: The air was full of laughter and rhythmic singing, which echoed far into the forest. Et: Toomas igatses olla osa sellest rõõmsast koosolemisest, jagada mälestusi ja naudinguid. En: Toomas longed to be part of this joyous gathering, to share memories and pleasures. Et: Kuid hirm haigushoo ees hoidis teda tagasi. En: But the fear of an allergic reaction held him…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Braving Allergies: Toomas' Journey Under the Jaanipäev Pines Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: flu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":987,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/episodes/braving-allergies-toomas-journey-under-the-jaanip-ev-pines/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/braving-allergies-toomas-journey-under-the-jaanip-ev-pines.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}