{"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":"Conquer Your Fears at the Fiery Jaanipäeva Festival","slug":"conquer-your-fears-at-the-fiery-jaanip-eva-festival","published_at":"2026-06-30T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/conquer-your-fears-at-the-fiery-jaanip-eva-festival","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-30-07-38-20-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72753790/2026_06_30_07_38_20_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Conquer Your Fears at the Fiery Jaanipäeva Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-30-07-38-20-et Story Transcript: Et: Jaanipäeva päike paistis säravalt Järvevana järvepargis. En: The Jaanipäeva sun shone brightly in Järvevana järvepark. Et: Rahvas oli tulnud kokku, et pidada aasta suurimat suvepidu. En: People had gathered to celebrate the biggest summer festival of the year. Et: Bonfire lõõmas ja rõõmsad laulud kõlasid üle pargi. En: A bonfire blazed and joyful songs echoed throughout the park. Et: Pargiservas, järveäärsel rajal, ootas algust süsta- ja aerulaua võistlus. En: At the edge of the park, by the lakeside path, a kayak and paddleboard race was about to start. Et: Ahto seisis närviliselt kaldal, vahtides sinavaid laineid ja proovides endale julgust sisendada. En: Ahto stood nervously on the shore, watching the blue waves and trying to muster some courage. Et: \"Ära muretse, Ahto,\" naeris Leelo kõrvalt, lükates kergelt tema õlga. En: \"Don't worry, Ahto,\" laughed Leelo beside him, giving his shoulder a gentle push. Et: \"See on lihtsalt lõbu pärast.\" En: \"It's just for fun.\" Et: Ahto hingas sügavalt sisse. En: Ahto took a deep breath. Et: \"Ma lihtsalt ei taha vette kukkuda,\" ütles ta tõsiselt. En: \"I just don't want to fall into the water,\" he said seriously. Et: Ta vaatas teisi võistlejaid, kes kõik nägid välja nagu oleksid nad sündinud veepõlvedel. En: He looked at the other competitors, who all seemed like they were born on sea legs. Et: \"Kõik on korras, sa saad hakkama,\" julgustas Leelo, kelle silmis sädeles seiklushimu. En: \"It's all right, you'll be fine,\" encouraged Leelo, whose eyes sparkled with a sense of adventure. Et: \"Tegelikult on see lihtne. 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