{"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":"Sincerity in the Skyscrapers: A Startup's Breakthrough Journey","slug":"sincerity-in-the-skyscrapers-a-startup-s-breakthrough-journey","published_at":"2026-07-24T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/sincerity-in-the-skyscrapers-a-startup-s-breakthrough-journey","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-24-07-38-20-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73140071/2026_07_24_07_38_20_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Sincerity in the Skyscrapers: A Startup's Breakthrough Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-24-07-38-20-et Story Transcript: Et: High-Tech City oli põnev koht. En: High-Tech City was an exciting place. Et: Suurejoonelised pilvelõhkujad katsid horisonti. En: Majestic skyscrapers covered the horizon. Et: Digitaalreklaamid vilkusid nende vahel eredalt. En: Digital ads flickered brightly among them. Et: Linn liikles sujuvalt innovaatiliste transpordisüsteemidega. En: The city moved smoothly with innovative transportation systems. Et: Seal, selle suve keskel, toimus suur tehnoloogiakonverents. En: In the midst of that summer, a large technology conference took place. Et: Konverentsikeskus sumises intellektuaalse energiaga, täis nutikaid ekraane ja tehnoloogilisi väljapanekuid. En: The conference center buzzed with intellectual energy, full of smart screens and technological displays. Et: Eero ja Maarja astusid konverentsikeskusesse. En: Eero and Maarja entered the conference center. Et: Maarja oli põnevil, ta tahtis leida huvitavaid lugusid. En: Maarja was excited; she wanted to find interesting stories. Et: Eero aga oli närvis — ta unistas tugevatest sidemetest ja investeeringutest oma idufirmale. En: Eero, however, was nervous — he dreamed of strong connections and investments for his startup. Et: Nad otsisid konverentsilt Toomast, mõjukat investorit, kes võis muuta Eero karjääri edasist teekonda. En: They were looking for Toomas at the conference, an influential investor who could change the future path of Eero's career. Et: \"Eero, rahu. En: \"Eero, relax. Et: Sa suudad seda,\" ütles Maarja, kui nad läbi rahvarohke saali liikusid. 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