{"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 Fear: A Journey Through Friendship and Recovery","slug":"braving-fear-a-journey-through-friendship-and-recovery","published_at":"2026-07-05T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/braving-fear-a-journey-through-friendship-and-recovery","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72825656/2026_07_05_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Braving Fear: A Journey Through Friendship and Recovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Tallinna vanalinn oli suvise päikese all elav ja kirev. En: Tallinn's old town was lively and colorful under the summer sun. Et: Käänulised munakivitänavad olid täis naeru, mille saatel kõndisid pered ja turistid. En: The winding cobblestone streets were full of laughter as families and tourists walked along. Et: Aino jalutas mööda tänavaid, hoides kindlalt kätt taskus, kus oli väike kingitus Maarjale. En: Aino strolled through the streets, holding her hand firmly in her pocket, where she had a small gift for Maarja. Et: Ta ei tahtnud tagasi mõelda hommikule, kui oli haigla ukse ees… tema süda tuksus kiiremini ja ta tundis hirmu. En: She didn't want to think back to the morning when she was in front of the hospital door… her heart beat faster and she felt fear. Et: Haigla oli modernne, hästi varustatud, kuid selle antiseptiline lõhn tekitas Ainos ärevust. En: The hospital was modern, well-equipped, but its antiseptic smell made Aino anxious. Et: Ta oli kindlameelne, sinna minema ja olema olemas Maarjale, kuna Maarja oli tema lähedane sõber ja vajas teda nüüd rohkem kui kunagi varem. En: She was determined to go there and be there for Maarja because Maarja was her close friend and needed her now more than ever. Et: Maarjal oli olnud keeruline operatsioon ja ta vajas tuge, et taastuda tugevamaks. En: Maarja had undergone a complicated surgery and needed support to recover stronger. Et: Ent Aino kartis haiglaid, alati tundes end närvilisena nende desinfitseerimise ja meditsiiniliste seadmete pärast. 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