{"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":"Secret Friendship: Uncovering the Past and New Bonds","slug":"secret-friendship-uncovering-the-past-and-new-bonds","published_at":"2026-09-18T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/secret-friendship-uncovering-the-past-and-new-bonds","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-18-22-34-02-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75219356/2026_09_18_22_34_02_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Secret Friendship: Uncovering the Past and New Bonds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-18-22-34-02-et Story Transcript: Et: Värvilised lehed kukkusid tasakesi koolihoovi, luues erksaid mustreid. En: The colorful leaves gently fell into the schoolyard, creating vibrant patterns. Et: Sisemuses, pikki koridore mööda, toimetasid õpilased. En: Inside, along the corridors, students hurried about. Et: Kaarin seisis iseenda mõtetes kaotunult, otsides kedagi, kellega oma saladusi jagada. En: Kaarin stood lost in her own thoughts, searching for someone to share her secrets with. Et: Kuigi ta oli särav ja uudishimulik tüdruk, ei klappinud ta hästi teistega. En: Although she was a bright and curious girl, she didn't fit in well with others. Et: Ta armastas ajalugu, eriti vana aja lugusid, aga kartis, et teda ei mõisteta. En: She loved history, especially ancient stories, but feared she would not be understood. Et: Mart oli uus õpilane. En: Mart was a new student. Et: Tema silmad ekslesid ümberringi, otsides midagi tuttavat. En: His eyes wandered around, looking for something familiar. Et: Ta oli harjunud teise kooli ja sõpradega, aga siin tundus kõik võõras. En: He was used to another school and friends, but here everything felt foreign. Et: Ta leidis lohutust joonistades ja looduse ilu jälgides. En: He found solace in drawing and observing the beauty of nature. Et: Kord määrati klassiprojekt, ja Kaarin nägi võimalust partneriks valida Mart. En: Once, a class project was assigned, and Kaarin saw an opportunity to choose Mart as a partner. Et: \"Võib-olla ta mõistab mind,\" mõtles Kaarin. En: \"Maybe he will understand me,\" Kaarin thought. 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