{"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":"Chasing Swallows: Eero's Adventure at Vilsandi National Park","slug":"chasing-swallows-eero-s-adventure-at-vilsandi-national-park","published_at":"2026-09-09T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/chasing-swallows-eero-s-adventure-at-vilsandi-national-park","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-09-07-38-20-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75018564/2026_09_09_07_38_20_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Chasing Swallows: Eero's Adventure at Vilsandi National Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-09-07-38-20-et Story Transcript: Et: Sügis oli jõudnud Vilsandi Rahvusparki, tuues kaasa jaheda õhu ja rändlinnud, kes puhkasid kõrgel taevas. En: Autumn had reached Vilsandi National Park, bringing with it the cool air and migratory birds resting high in the sky. Et: Eero, noor poiss, kelle süda kuulus loodusele, seisis pargi serval, silmad suunatud üles. En: Eero, a young boy whose heart belonged to nature, stood at the edge of the park, his eyes directed upwards. Et: Tema taskus oli väike märkmik, täis joonistusi ja märkmeid - tema looduspäevik. En: In his pocket was a small notebook full of drawings and notes—his nature journal. Et: Eero oli alati tundnud suurt kirge lindude vastu. En: Eero had always had a deep passion for birds. Et: Tema lemmikteema oli räästa-toonekurg, haruldane rändlind, kellest ta oli kuulnud vanaisalt. En: His favorite subject was the barn swallow, a rare migratory bird that he had heard about from his grandfather. Et: Kooliaasta oli alanud, kuid Eero mõtted rändasid ikka metsa ja rannaniitudele. En: The school year had begun, but Eero's thoughts still wandered to the forest and coastal meadows. Et: Ta teadis, et tema vanemad soovisid, et ta keskenduks rohkem õpingutele. En: He knew his parents wanted him to focus more on his studies. Et: Samuti ootas ees oluline kooliprojekt, kuid süda keelas tal linnuvaatlemist maha jätta. En: An important school project also loomed ahead, but his heart forbade him from abandoning birdwatching. Et: Ühel päeval, kui Liisa ja Mikko, Eero parimad sõbrad, kutsusid teda õppimisgruppi, raputas Eero pead. En: One day, when Liisa…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Chasing Swallows: Eero's Adventure at Vilsandi National Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: flu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1031,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/episodes/chasing-swallows-eero-s-adventure-at-vilsandi-national-park/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/chasing-swallows-eero-s-adventure-at-vilsandi-national-park.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}