{"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":"Maarika's Stage Triumph: Conquering Fear and Embracing Song","slug":"maarika-s-stage-triumph-conquering-fear-and-embracing-song","published_at":"2026-09-04T22:48:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/maarika-s-stage-triumph-conquering-fear-and-embracing-song","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-04-22-34-02-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74912407/2026_09_04_22_34_02_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Maarika's Stage Triumph: Conquering Fear and Embracing Song Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-04-22-34-02-et Story Transcript: Et: Maarika seisis Laulupidu laululava serval. En: Maarika stood at the edge of the Laulupidu song stage. Et: Tema süda peksis nagu trumm ja käed värisesid. En: Her heart was pounding like a drum, and her hands were trembling. Et: Oli hiline suvi, päike loojus ja õhus olid veel jäänukid soojast suvepäevast. En: It was late summer, the sun was setting, and remnants of the warm summer day lingered in the air. Et: Ta vaatas kaugusesse, kus seisid tuhanded inimesed, kõik oodates tema esinemist. En: She looked into the distance, where thousands of people stood, all waiting for her performance. Et: Laulupidu oli aasta suursündmus, mida Maarika kaua ootas. En: Laulupidu was the major event of the year that Maarika had eagerly awaited. Et: Kuid nüüd seisis ta vastamisi oma suurima hirmuga — esinemishirmuga. En: But now she faced her greatest fear — stage fright. Et: Juhan, Maarika vanem vend, tuli tema kõrvale. En: Juhan, Maarika's older brother, came to her side. Et: \"Maarika,\" ütles ta rahulikult, \"sa oled imeline. En: \"Maarika,\" he said calmly, \"you are wonderful. Et: Ma tean, et suudad seda. En: I know you can do this. Et: Sina ja sinu laul muudate täna midagi suureks.\" En: You and your song will make something great today.\" Et: Juhan haaras õrnalt tema käest kinni, andes oma kohalolekuga kindlust. En: Juhan gently took her hand, offering reassurance with his presence. Et: Maarika tundis natuke rahu, aga mure loksus ikkagi tema sees. En: Maarika felt a bit of peace, but anxiety still churned within her. 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