{"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":"Breaking Barriers: A Nurse's Fight for Her Father's Care","slug":"breaking-barriers-a-nurse-s-fight-for-her-father-s-care","published_at":"2026-07-23T22:46:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/breaking-barriers-a-nurse-s-fight-for-her-father-s-care","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-23-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73135220/2026_07_23_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Breaking Barriers: A Nurse's Fight for Her Father's Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-23-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Tallinna Keskhaigla koridorides oli rahvarohke suvehommik. En: It was a crowded summer morning in the corridors of Tallinna Keskhaigla. Et: Päike paistis läbi suurte akende, valgustades antiseptikumide lõhna täitunud õhku. En: The sun shone through the large windows, illuminating the air filled with the scent of antiseptics. Et: Katrin, hoolas meditsiiniõde, lõpetas öise vahetuse. En: Katrin, a diligent nurse, finished her night shift. Et: Täna miski häiris teda rohkem kui tavaliselt. En: Today, something bothered her more than usual. Et: Tema isa, Toomas, oli hiljuti saanud ootamatu diagnoosi. En: Her father, Toomas, had recently received an unexpected diagnosis. Et: Toomas ei olnud lihtne mees. En: Toomas was not an easy man. Et: Ta oli tugev ja isepäine, samas abitu haiglas. En: He was strong and headstrong, yet helpless in the hospital. Et: Katrin muretses. En: Katrin was worried. Et: Ta teadis, et Toomas vajab veel üht arvamust. En: She knew that Toomas needed another opinion. Et: Aga kuidas veenda teda selles? En: But how to convince him of this? Et: Katrin vaatas oma isa palatis. En: Katrin looked at her father's ward. Et: Ruumi täitis meditsiiniliste masinate tasane sumin. En: The room was filled with the quiet hum of medical machines. Et: Liina, Katrini kolleeg ja sõbranna, astus korraks sisse. En: Liina, Katrin's colleague and friend, entered briefly. Et: \"Kuidas Toomas end tunneb?\" En: \"How is Toomas feeling?\" Et: küsis Liina vaikselt. En: Liina asked quietly. Et: Katrin kehitas õlgu. En: Katrin shrugged. Et: \"Ta ei usu arste,\" vastas ta. 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