{"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":"Embers of Connection: Maarja's Midsummer Transformation","slug":"embers-of-connection-maarja-s-midsummer-transformation","published_at":"2026-07-02T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/embers-of-connection-maarja-s-midsummer-transformation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72796004/2026_07_02_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Embers of Connection: Maarja's Midsummer Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Maarja seisis keset rohelisi niitusid, tema ümber õõtsusid kõrged kased. En: Maarja stood in the middle of the green meadows, surrounded by tall birch trees swaying around her. Et: Oli Jaanipäev ja traditsiooniline jaanituli säras taeva suunas, valgustades piduliste nägusid. En: It was Jaanipäev and the traditional bonfire blazed towards the sky, illuminating the faces of the revelers. Et: Maarja tundis õhus suveõite magusat lõhna. En: Maarja felt the sweet scent of summer flowers in the air. Et: Tema isal oli suur südaööpäevapeoke plaanitud, aga esimest korda Maarja ei tundnud end koduselt. En: Her father had planned a big midsummer party, but for the first time, Maarja didn’t feel at home. Et: Maarja isa abikaasa oli hiljuti uuesti abiellunud, tuues Maarja ellu oma uue venna, Taavi. En: Maarja's father had recently remarried, bringing a new brother, Taavi, into her life. Et: Poiss oli temast kaks aastat vanem, vaikne ja omaette hoidev. En: The boy was two years older than her, quiet and reserved. Et: \"Naudi pidu,\" luges Maarja Taavi juhuslikke sõnu varasematel nädalatel. En: \"Enjoy the party,\" Taavi's random words echoed from previous weeks. Et: Maarjal oli raske mõista Taavi mõtteid. En: Maarja found it hard to understand Taavi's thoughts. Et: Kogudes julgust, pöördus Maarja venna poole. En: Gathering courage, Maarja turned to her brother. Et: \"Kas läheksime koos?\" En: \"Shall we go together?\" Et: pakkus ta, näidates sõrmega suurte lõkete poole. En: she suggested, pointing with her finger towards the large bonfires. 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