{"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":"Tallinn Tales: From Friendship to New Beginnings","slug":"tallinn-tales-from-friendship-to-new-beginnings","published_at":"2026-07-25T07:50:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/tallinn-tales-from-friendship-to-new-beginnings","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-25-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73164055/2026_07_25_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Tallinn Tales: From Friendship to New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-25-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Tallinna vanalinn on nagu ajamasin. En: The old town of Tallinn is like a time machine. Et: Kitsad munakivitänavad, kõrged tornid ja vanad majad jutustavad lugusid möödunud aegadest. En: Narrow cobblestone streets, tall towers, and old buildings tell tales of bygone times. Et: See oli veel üks suveõhtu, mil Leelo ja Toomas imetlesid linna ilu. En: It was yet another summer evening when Leelo and Toomas admired the beauty of the city. Et: Leelo, kunstitudeng, otsis inspiratsiooni. En: Leelo, an art student, was seeking inspiration. Et: Tema mõtted olid keerulised – millal ja kuidas rääkida Toomasele oma tunnetest? En: Her thoughts were complicated – when and how to tell Toomas about her feelings? Et: Leelo ja Toomas jalutasid mööda Raekoja platsi. En: Leelo and Toomas walked across the Raekoja square. Et: Toomas rääkis, et see oli kunagi keskaegse turuplats. En: Toomas spoke about how it was once a medieval market square. Et: Leelo kuulas teda tähelepanelikult, kuid tema südames oli teistsugune lugu. En: Leelo listened to him attentively, but there was a different story in her heart. Et: Ta kartis, kuid teadis, et peab oma tunnetest rääkima. En: She was afraid, but knew she had to talk about her feelings. Et: Äkki tõusis tuul. En: Suddenly the wind picked up. Et: Kõik muutus. En: Everything changed. Et: Pilved tumenesid ja raske vihm hakkas sadama. En: Clouds darkened and heavy rain began to fall. Et: „Peame varju otsima,“ ütles Toomas, ja nad jooksid lähimasse kohvikusse. En: “We need to find shelter,” said Toomas, and they ran to the nearest café. Et: See oli…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Tallinn Tales: From Friendship to New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":951,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/episodes/tallinn-tales-from-friendship-to-new-beginnings/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/tallinn-tales-from-friendship-to-new-beginnings.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}