{"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":"Cherry Blossoms and Creative Collaborations in Tallinn","slug":"cherry-blossoms-and-creative-collaborations-in-tallinn","published_at":"2026-06-11T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/cherry-blossoms-and-creative-collaborations-in-tallinn","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-11-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72489743/2026_06_11_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Cherry Blossoms and Creative Collaborations in Tallinn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-11-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Kevadine päikene kiirgas üle Tallinnas asuva gümnaasiumi, mille hoovi kaunistasid õrnad kirsiõied. En: The spring sun shone over a high school located in Tallinn, whose yard was adorned with delicate cherry blossoms. Et: Kooli, kus õppisid Kalev ja Aila, elavdus igal hommikul saginast ja noorte naerust. En: The school, where Kalev and Aila studied, came alive every morning with hustle and the laughter of young people. Et: Kevad oli toonud endaga uue projekte, ja ühe sellise raames sattusid Kalev ja Aila partneriteks. En: Spring had brought new projects, and as part of one, Kalev and Aila found themselves partnered up. Et: Kalev oli koolis tuntud oma pühendumuse ja vaikse natuuriga. En: Kalev was known at school for his dedication and quiet nature. Et: Ta armastas ajalugu ning kaardistas igat sammu hoolikalt. En: He loved history and mapped out every step carefully. Et: Aila seevastu oli hoopis teisest puust – energiline ja loov ning osales igas võimalikus kooliürituses. En: Aila, on the other hand, was quite the opposite—energetic and creative, and participated in every possible school event. Et: Kui nad projektitöö tarvis kokku pandi, tuli Kalevi esialgselt säravas silmis ebakindlus, sest Aila loovus ja tema ettevaatlik plaan tundusid vastanditena. En: When they were paired up for a project, a gleam of uncertainty appeared in Kalev's eyes at first, as Aila's creativity and his cautious plan seemed like opposites. Et: Kooli raamatukogus istudes laua vastaspooltel, hakkasid nad oma ideid arutama. En: Sitting across from each other at a table in the school…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Cherry Blossoms and Creative Collaborations in Tallinn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfic…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":973,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/episodes/cherry-blossoms-and-creative-collaborations-in-tallinn/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/cherry-blossoms-and-creative-collaborations-in-tallinn.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}