{"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":341,"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":"2026-07-13T04:18:47.119550+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358"},"episode":{"title":"The Silent Retreat: Unfolding Inner Mysteries by the Sea","slug":"the-silent-retreat-unfolding-inner-mysteries-by-the-sea","published_at":"2026-05-13T22:46:01+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/the-silent-retreat-unfolding-inner-mysteries-by-the-sea","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-13-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71997011/2026_05_13_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : The Silent Retreat: Unfolding Inner Mysteries by the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-13-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Kevadine hommik Pärnus oli vaikne ja rahulik. En: A spring morning in Pärnu was quiet and peaceful. Et: Päike paistis õrnalt üle mere, silitades männimetsa ladvad. En: The sun gently shone over the sea, caressing the tops of the pine forest. Et: Maire astus aeglaselt mööda radu, mis viisid teda rohelusest ümbritsetud vaimse retriidini. En: Maire walked slowly along the paths that led her to the spiritually surrounded retreat. Et: Ta tuli siia rahu leidma, eemale kiires elutempost ja pidevast müraallikast. En: She came here to find peace, away from the fast pace of life and the constant sources of noise. Et: Kuid miski tema sees ei lasknud tal rahuneda. En: However, something inside her wouldn't let her settle down. Et: Iga õhtu enne magamaminekut olid tema peas mõtted, mis ei tahtnud vaibuda. En: Every night before going to sleep, thoughts in her head refused to quiet down. Et: Avatud verandalt vaatas Anneli, retriidi juhendaja, elu kulgu. En: From the open veranda, Anneli, the retreat leader, observed the flow of life. Et: \"Tere hommikust, Maire,\" ütles ta naeratades. En: \"Good morning, Maire,\" she said with a smile. Et: \"Kas oled valmis hommikuseks meditatsiooniks?\" En: \"Are you ready for the morning meditation?\" Et: Maire noogutas vaikselt, varjates oma sisemist rahutust. En: Maire nodded quietly, hiding her inner restlessness. Et: Meditatsioonisaal oli vaikne. En: The meditation hall was silent. Et: Kert, üks retriidil osalejatest, istus vaikselt nurka ja sulges silmad. En: Kert, one of the participants in the retreat, sat quietly in a corner and c…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : The Silent Retreat: Unfolding Inner Mysteries by the Sea Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentf…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1077,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/episodes/the-silent-retreat-unfolding-inner-mysteries-by-the-sea/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/the-silent-retreat-unfolding-inner-mysteries-by-the-sea.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}