{"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":"Friendship in the Storm: A Race Against Time in Võrumaa","slug":"friendship-in-the-storm-a-race-against-time-in-v-rumaa","published_at":"2026-07-08T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/friendship-in-the-storm-a-race-against-time-in-v-rumaa","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-08-22-34-02-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72876799/2026_07_08_22_34_02_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Friendship in the Storm: A Race Against Time in Võrumaa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-08-22-34-02-et Story Transcript: Et: Maarja siputas vanaema talu aias, võttes täie haardega kõiki Võrumaa õitsvaid mustikaid. En: Maarja scattered around her grandmother's farmyard, grabbing handfuls of blossoming Võrumaa blueberries. Et: Suvine soojus oli tema nahka niisutanud ja õhk lõhnas magusate marjade järgi. En: The summer warmth had moistened her skin, and the air smelled of sweet berries. Et: Ootamatult tundis ta aga ebamugavusetunnet - tema kael hakkas sügelema, silmad läksid punaseks. En: Suddenly, she felt a sense of discomfort—her neck began to itch, and her eyes turned red. Et: See polnud tavaline. En: This wasn't usual. Et: Maarja teadis, et tema allergia võib äkki halveneda. En: Maarja knew her allergy could suddenly worsen. Et: Ta peab jõudma küla kliinikusse. En: She needed to reach the village clinic. Et: Aeg on oluline – iga sekund loeb. En: Time was crucial—every second counted. Et: Maarja otsis taskust telefoni, jõudes Kalevile helistada. En: Maarja searched her pockets for her phone and managed to call Kalev. Et: Kalev oli Maarja lapsepõlvesõber, kes tundis iga Võrumaa käänulist teerada. En: Kalev was Maarja's childhood friend who knew every winding path in Võrumaa. Et: Peagi oli Kalev kohal ja nad asusid teele. En: Soon, Kalev arrived, and they set off. Et: Võrumaa suvised vaated olid ilusad – lopsakad rohelised künkad, lilldega ääristatud põllud. En: The summer views of Võrumaa were beautiful—lush green hills, fields bordered with flowers. Et: Kuid Maarja nägi ainult ähmi. En: But Maarja could only see haze. 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