{"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":"Midnight Secrets: Discovering Legends Under Tallinna's Stars","slug":"midnight-secrets-discovering-legends-under-tallinna-s-stars","published_at":"2026-06-28T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/midnight-secrets-discovering-legends-under-tallinna-s-stars","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-28-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72732715/2026_06_28_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Midnight Secrets: Discovering Legends Under Tallinna's Stars Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-28-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Tallinna vanalinn säras kuldses kesksuveöö valguses. En: The Tallinna old town glowed in the golden midsummer night light. Et: Toompea loss ja selle uhke Tallinna Pika Hermanni torn kõrgusid tähistaeva all nagu ajatu valvur. En: Toompea Castle and its proud Tallinna Pika Hermanni Tower loomed beneath the starry sky, like a timeless sentinel. Et: Joonas ja Maarika jalutasid mööda kindluse radasid, naeratus näol ja ootusärevus südames. En: Joonas and Maarika walked along the fortification paths, smiles on their faces and anticipation in their hearts. Et: Nende ees seisis Kaarel, giid, kelle teadmised Toompea ajaloost olid peaaegu muinasjutulised. En: Leading them was Kaarel, a guide whose knowledge of Toompea's history was almost legendary. Et: \"Siin kohtuvad ajalugu ja legendid,\" ütles Kaarel salapärase naeratusega. En: \"Here, history and legends meet,\" said Kaarel with a mysterious smile. Et: \"Pika Hermanni torn on püsti seisnud juba sajandeid, valvates meie linna.\" En: \"Pika Hermanni Tower has stood for centuries, guarding our city.\" Et: Joonas noogutas. En: Joonas nodded. Et: Ta oli kirglik ajaloohuviline, kes otsis alati uusi lugusid ja saladusi. En: He was a passionate history enthusiast, always searching for new stories and secrets. Et: Ta oli kuulnud, et torni ümber liiguvad kummalised jutud. En: He had heard that strange tales surrounded the tower. Et: \"Kas sa tead mõnda saladust, mida meile rääkida?\" En: \"Do you know any secrets you can tell us?\" Et: küsis Joonas julgelt. En: asked Joonas boldly. Et: Kaarel mõtles hetkeks. 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