{"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":"Harvest and Heritage: A Fairytale of Tradition and Trust","slug":"harvest-and-heritage-a-fairytale-of-tradition-and-trust","published_at":"2026-09-07T07:53:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/harvest-and-heritage-a-fairytale-of-tradition-and-trust","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-07-07-38-20-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74956821/2026_09_07_07_38_20_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Harvest and Heritage: A Fairytale of Tradition and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-07-07-38-20-et Story Transcript: Et: Vana mõis keset kuldseid sügismaastikke. En: An old manor amidst golden autumn landscapes. Et: Õunapuud laiusid kaugele silmapiirile. En: Apple trees spread far to the horizon. Et: Kaarel seisis mõisatrepil, pilk pööratud tumenevale taevale. En: Kaarel stood on the manor steps, his gaze turned toward the darkening sky. Et: Väänduvad pilved lähenesid ähvardavalt. En: Twisting clouds approached threateningly. Et: \"Peame kiirustama,\" sõnas ta endamisi. En: \"We must hurry,\" he said to himself. Et: Liisa, tema tüdruk, seisis kõrval, silmis kindel pilk. En: Liisa, his daughter, stood beside him with a determined look in her eyes. Et: \"Isa, ma saan hakkama,\" ütles ta. En: \"Dad, I can manage,\" she said. Et: Kaarel vaatas tütart hinnanguliselt. En: Kaarel looked at his daughter appraisingly. Et: Ta tahtis usaldada, kuid kahtles pisut. En: He wanted to trust, but doubted a little. Et: \"Mihklipäev on lähedal,\" mõtles Kaarel. En: \"Mihklipäev is near,\" Kaarel thought. Et: \"Õunad tuleb enne ära korjata. En: \"The apples must be picked before then. Et: Kuidas neid kiiresti varju saame?\" En: How can we get them to safety quickly?\" Et: Tema mõtted katkestas järsk tuuleiil, mis pillutas mitu õuna maapinnale. En: His thoughts were interrupted by a sudden gust of wind that scattered several apples to the ground. Et: Liisa pöördus töötajate poole väledalt. En: Liisa swiftly turned to the workers. Et: \"Kuulake, meil on vähe aega. En: \"Listen, we have little time. Et: Täna ei tööta me tavaliselt. En: Today we won't work like usual. 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