{"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":"From Reservation Mishap to Unplanned Team Bonding Adventure","slug":"from-reservation-mishap-to-unplanned-team-bonding-adventure","published_at":"2026-07-19T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/from-reservation-mishap-to-unplanned-team-bonding-adventure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73052198/2026_07_19_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : From Reservation Mishap to Unplanned Team Bonding Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Kuum suvepäev saatis linnukesed laulma ja päikesekiired murule tantsima, kui me kontorist väljusime. En: The hot summer day sent the little birds singing and the sunbeams dancing on the grass as we stepped out of the office. Et: Täna oli see päev, kui kaotasime oma kontorikeskkonna ja sukeldusime loodusesse – meeskonnaüritus ootas meid ees. En: Today was the day when we left our office environment behind and immersed ourselves in nature – a team event awaited us. Et: Meie sihiks oli maaliline talukoht linnast väljas. En: Our destination was a picturesque farmhouse outside the city. Et: Teel bussi sättisime Märt ja Liis end istuma minu kõrvale. En: On the way to the bus, Märt and Liis sat down next to me. Et: Märt, meie tiimijuht, oli tõredal ilmel, ilmselgelt mitte suur meeskonnaürituste fänn. En: Märt, our team leader, had a grumpy expression, clearly not a big fan of team events. Et: Liis, hiljuti HR-õpilasena alustanud töökaaslane, säras entusiasmist. En: Liis, a newly started colleague as an HR intern, was beaming with enthusiasm. Et: \"Ma olen nii elevil! En: \"I'm so excited! Et: See on minu esimene kord korraldamisel,\" sõnas Liis. En: This is my first time organizing,\" said Liis. Et: Tundsin sama elevust, aga püüdsin seda varjata. En: I felt the same excitement but tried to hide it. Et: Mul oli soov oma oskuseid näidata ning seeläbi edutamist teenida. En: I wanted to show my skills and thus earn a promotion. Et: Kohale jõudes tekkis aga probleem. En: Upon arrival, however, a problem arose. 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