{"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":"From Delayed Flights to Triumph: An Unlikely Journey to Success","slug":"from-delayed-flights-to-triumph-an-unlikely-journey-to-success","published_at":"2026-06-16T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/from-delayed-flights-to-triumph-an-unlikely-journey-to-success","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-16-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72556694/2026_06_16_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : From Delayed Flights to Triumph: An Unlikely Journey to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-16-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Tallinna lennujaama terminalis valitses elav sagin. En: The Tallinna airport terminal was buzzing with activity. Et: Inimesed checkisid end sisse, kohvrid veeresid mööda põrandaid ja emotsioonid hõljusid õhus. En: People were checking in, suitcases rolled along the floors, and emotions floated in the air. Et: Katrin ja Mihkel, kolleegid, vaatasid tabloole, mida ähvardas punane teadetuluke. En: Katrin and Mihkel, colleagues, were watching the terminal board, which was threatened by a red warning light. Et: Lennud olid edasi lükatud. En: The flights were delayed. Et: Katrin hoidis oma märkmikku tihedalt rinnal. En: Katrin clutched her notebook tightly to her chest. Et: Ta närveeris. En: She was nervous. Et: \"Me ei saa hiljaks jääda,\" ütles ta Mihkelile kõva häälega, üritades üle müra rääkida. En: \"We can't be late,\" she said loudly to Mihkel, trying to speak over the noise. Et: Mihkel, nagu ikka, hoidis rahulikku ja naeratavat nägu. En: Mihkel, as usual, maintained a calm and smiling demeanor. Et: Tema arvates polnud probleem probleem, vaid uus olukord. En: To him, a problem was not a problem but a new situation. Et: \"Me leiame viisi,\" vastas Mihkel rahulikult. En: \"We'll find a way,\" Mihkel replied calmly. Et: \"Võib-olla saame rongiga minna.\" En: \"Maybe we can go by train.\" Et: Katrin nõjatus publitseerimislaua vastu ja vaatas murelikult aknast välja, kus tormituuled puhusid tugevalt. En: Katrin leaned against the information desk and looked worriedly out the window, where storm winds were blowing strongly. 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