{"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":"Finding Her Future: Maarja's Journey Through Tallinn","slug":"finding-her-future-maarja-s-journey-through-tallinn","published_at":"2026-09-20T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/finding-her-future-maarja-s-journey-through-tallinn","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-20-07-38-20-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75254410/2026_09_20_07_38_20_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Finding Her Future: Maarja's Journey Through Tallinn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-20-07-38-20-et Story Transcript: Et: Sel hommikul oli Tallinnas Olde Hansas puhumas värske sügisetuul. En: That morning in Tallinn, a fresh autumn breeze was blowing around Olde Hansa. Et: Maarja astus mööda kitsast munakivitänavat Kesklinna Gümnaasiumi poole. En: Maarja walked down the narrow cobblestone street toward Kesklinna Gümnaasium. Et: Esimene koolipäev oli alanud. En: The first school day had begun. Et: Maarjal olid uued raamatud ja kotis õhinal lihvitud plaan. En: Maarja had new books and a meticulously crafted plan in her bag. Et: Koolimaja asus vanas kloostrihoones, mille paksud kivimüürid kandsid endas sadu aastaid ajalugu. En: The school building was located in an old monastery whose thick stone walls held centuries of history. Et: See koht oli just see, mida Maarja armastas. En: This place was exactly what Maarja loved. Et: Samal ajal olid peatselt saabuvad eksamid ja tulevikuplaanid tema mõtetel mustade varjudena kujunemas. En: At the same time, the upcoming exams and future plans were forming as dark shadows in her thoughts. Et: Maarja kõndis Kristjaniga ja Leenaga Raekoja Platsis, rääkides nende esimesest koolitunnist. En: Maarja walked with Kristjan and Leena in Raekoja Plats, talking about their first school lesson. Et: Kristjan unistas matemaatikast ja Leena soovis saada arstiks. En: Kristjan dreamed of mathematics, and Leena wanted to become a doctor. Et: Nad kõndisid, naeratasid, aga Maarja oli vaiksem kui tavaliselt. En: They walked and smiled, but Maarja was quieter than usual. Et: \"Maarja, mis sinul plaanis on?\" küsis Leena õrnalt. 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