{"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":"Gift of the Heart: A Springtime Stroll in Rotermanni","slug":"gift-of-the-heart-a-springtime-stroll-in-rotermanni","published_at":"2026-06-06T07:50:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/gift-of-the-heart-a-springtime-stroll-in-rotermanni","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-06-07-38-20-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72383983/2026_06_06_07_38_20_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Gift of the Heart: A Springtime Stroll in Rotermanni Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-06-07-38-20-et Story Transcript: Et: Kevadpäike paistis Rotermanni kvartali kuulsa punase tellistest hoonete vahele, valgustades kõike enda ümber. En: The spring sun shone between the famous red brick buildings of the Rotermanni Quarter, illuminating everything around. Et: Kertu kõndis aeglaselt mööda munakivisillutist, süda kergelt kahtlev. En: Kertu walked slowly along the cobblestones, her heart slightly doubtful. Et: Tema ees avanes urbanistlik vaatepilt, kus vanad ja uued arhitektuurid põimusid harmooniliselt, pakkudes huvitavat jalutuskäiku iga huvilisele. En: In front of her unfolded an urban scene where old and new architectures seamlessly intertwined, offering an interesting walk for any enthusiast. Et: Kertu mõtted keerlesid tema hea sõbra Mihkli eelseisva sünnipäeva ümber. En: Kertu's thoughts swirled around her good friend Mihkel's upcoming birthday. Et: Mida kinkida kellelegi, kes on sulle nii eriline? En: What to gift someone who is so special to you? Et: Tal oli peas kaks ideed: elegantne talismanikaelakee või käsitsi valmistatud nahast rahakott. En: She had two ideas in mind: an elegant talisman necklace or a handmade leather wallet. Et: Mõlemad kingitused olid erilised, kuid kumb oleks Mihklile südamelähedasem? En: Both gifts were special, but which would be closer to Mihkel's heart? Et: Kui Kertu jalutas edasi, pöördus ta aeg-ajalt mõnda poeakent uurima, püüdes nende kaudu aru saada, mida Mihkel ise võiks eelistada. En: As Kertu walked on, she occasionally turned to examine some shop windows, trying to understand through them what Mihkel himself might prefer. 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