{"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":"Healing Bonds at Lahemaa: A Spring Picnic Reconciliation","slug":"healing-bonds-at-lahemaa-a-spring-picnic-reconciliation","published_at":"2026-05-05T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/healing-bonds-at-lahemaa-a-spring-picnic-reconciliation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-05-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71871818/2026_05_05_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Healing Bonds at Lahemaa: A Spring Picnic Reconciliation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-05-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Kevadine päike paistis soojalt Lahemaa rahvuspargi lopsakatele metsadele. En: The spring sun was warmly shining on the lush forests of Lahemaa National Park. Et: Lauri seisis auto kõrval ja vaatas üle roheliste puudevahede. En: Lauri stood next to the car and looked out over the gaps between the green trees. Et: Täna oli perepiknikupäev - midagi, mida nende isa Matti alati korraldada armastas. En: Today was family picnic day - something that their father, Matti, always loved to organize. Et: Aga Laurile oli see eriline võimalus. En: But for Lauri, this was a special opportunity. Et: Lauri, Helena ja Matti seadsid end sisse väikese jõe ääres, mis läbi parkla kulges. En: Lauri, Helena, and Matti settled by a small river that flowed through the parking area. Et: Matti pani kodusest kotist lauale vanaema Valge Klaasi kihilise salati ja tema leemelise kartulipudru. En: Matti put grandma Valge Klaas’s layered salad and his creamy mashed potatoes on the table from the bag he had brought from home. Et: Ta oli elevil perekonna koosolemisest. En: He was excited about the family gathering. Et: Helena istus lähedal ja vaatas kaugele järvele. En: Helena sat nearby and gazed into the distance at the lake. Et: Lauri teadis, et eelnevad arusaamatused olid nende suhteid pingestanud. En: Lauri knew that previous misunderstandings had strained their relationship. Et: Ta otsustas, et seekord loob ta rahu. En: He decided that this time he would make peace. Et: Päev möödus kiirelt. En: The day passed quickly. 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