{"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":"Race Against Time: Kristiina's Election Day Adventure","slug":"race-against-time-kristiina-s-election-day-adventure","published_at":"2026-09-05T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/race-against-time-kristiina-s-election-day-adventure","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-05-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74922176/2026_09_05_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Race Against Time: Kristiina's Election Day Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-05-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Kristiina seisis pisut närviliselt rahvarohkes valimisjaoskonnas. En: Kristiina stood a bit nervously in the crowded polling station. Et: Õues langesid kollased ja punased vahtralehed aeglaselt maapinnale, nende alla jäid hääletajate jäljed. En: Outside, yellow and red maple leaves were slowly falling to the ground, leaving traces of voters beneath them. Et: Jaoskonnas oli igas vanuses inimesi, kes kõik tahtsid oma hääle anda. En: The polling station was filled with people of all ages, all eager to cast their vote. Et: Kristiina uuris oma kella, mõeldes ajaga võidu jooksmisest. En: Kristiina glanced at her watch, contemplating the race against time. Et: Ta oli planeerinud täna nii mitmeid tegevusi, et pidi täpselt jälgima oma ajakava. En: She had planned so many activities for today that she needed to stick strictly to her schedule. Et: Taavi, Kristiina parim sõber, lähenes rahulikult naeratus näol. En: Taavi, Kristiina's best friend, approached with a calm smile on his face. Et: \"Ära muretse nii palju, Kristiina,\" ütles Taavi rahulikult. En: \"Don't worry so much, Kristiina,\" Taavi said calmly. Et: Ta oli alati olnud see, kes ütles, et elu ei tohiks võtta liiga tõsiselt. En: He had always been the one to say that life shouldn't be taken too seriously. Et: Kuid Kristiina kartis, et kui ta kaua ootab, jääb ta ilma toidupoest. En: But Kristiina was afraid that if she waited too long, she would miss out on the grocery store. Et: Ta teadis, et pood oli varsti sulgemas. En: She knew the store was closing soon. 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