{"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":"The Power of Honesty: Maarika's Student Council Victory","slug":"the-power-of-honesty-maarika-s-student-council-victory","published_at":"2026-09-05T22:48:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/the-power-of-honesty-maarika-s-student-council-victory","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-05-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74928862/2026_09_05_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : The Power of Honesty: Maarika's Student Council Victory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-05-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Maarika seisis rahvahulgas, käes voldikud ja peas selged eesmärgid. En: Maarika stood in the crowd, holding leaflets with clear goals in her mind. Et: Sügislehed, mis olid kinnitatud kooli seintele, sahisesid vaikselt, kui uksed sissepääsusaali tehti lahti. En: Autumn leaves attached to the school walls rustled softly as the doors to the entrance hall were opened. Et: See oli õpilasesinduse presidendi valimispäev. En: It was election day for the student council president. Et: Maarika tundis, et tema süda lööb kiiremini, kui ta mõtles sellest päevast, milleks ta nii kaua oli valmistunud. En: Maarika felt her heart beating faster as she thought about this day, for which she had prepared for so long. Et: Toomas, tema peamine vastane, oli rahva seas populaarne. En: Toomas, her main opponent, was popular among the crowd. Et: Teda tunti koolis tema lõbusa iseloomu ja karismat täis isiksuse poolest. En: He was known in the school for his cheerful personality and charisma. Et: Maarika teadis, et populaarsuse võitmine ei ole lihtne, kuid ta oli otsustanud võita teisiti — aususe ja põhimõtetega. En: Maarika knew that winning popularity wouldn't be easy, but she was determined to win differently—through honesty and principles. Et: \"Hei, Maarika!\" En: \"Hey, Maarika!\" Et: hüüdis Liisa, haarates Maarika kätt. En: shouted Liisa, grabbing Maarika's hand. Et: \"Kuidas läheb? En: \"How's it going? Et: Kas oled valmis?\" En: Are you ready?\" Et: \"Valmis kui kunagi varem,\" vastas Maarika naeratades, kuigi sees tundis ta endal liblikaid lendlemas. 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