{"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":"Dungeons and Degrees: Conquering Exam Fears Underground","slug":"dungeons-and-degrees-conquering-exam-fears-underground","published_at":"2026-07-17T07:51:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/dungeons-and-degrees-conquering-exam-fears-underground","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-17-07-38-20-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73023316/2026_07_17_07_38_20_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Dungeons and Degrees: Conquering Exam Fears Underground Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-17-07-38-20-et Story Transcript: Et: Kaarel istus kergelt higistades laua taga ja jälgis, kuidas Anu märkmeid lappas. En: Kaarel sat lightly sweating at the table, watching as Anu leafed through notes. Et: Oli suvi, aga see ei tundunud, sest nende väike klass asus maa all peidetud bunkris. En: It was summer, but it didn't feel like it because their small class was located in an underground hidden bunker. Et: Kaarel oli väsinud, tema mõtted olid mures. En: Kaarel was tired, and his thoughts were troubled. Et: Ees ootasid eksamid ja hirm oli suur. En: Exams were approaching, and the fear was great. Et: Ta kartis, et ei suuda aineid selgeks saada ja murrab nii enda kui ka oma vanemate südame. En: He was afraid he wouldn't be able to grasp the subjects and that he would break both his own and his parents' hearts. Et: Bunkris oli umbne, seinad olid betoonist ja meenutasid vangikongi. En: The bunker was stuffy, the walls were concrete and reminded him of a dungeon. Et: Lae alt kostus ventilatsiooni vaikne sumin, mis küll värsket õhku andis, kuid ei leevendanud tema ärevust. En: From the ceiling, the quiet hum of ventilation could be heard, which provided fresh air but didn't ease his anxiety. Et: Kaarel pühkis oma laubalt higi ja vaatas ringi. En: Kaarel wiped sweat from his forehead and looked around. Et: Mati seletas tahvli ees keerulist matemaatikat, samal ajal kui Anu proovis aru saada. En: Mati was explaining complicated mathematics at the board, while Anu tried to understand. Et: Kui Mati lõpetas, tõusis Kaarel julgelt käsi. En: When Mati finished, Kaarel boldly raised his hand. 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