{"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":"Unearthing Hidden Heroism: Maarja's Journey Through Time","slug":"unearthing-hidden-heroism-maarja-s-journey-through-time","published_at":"2026-05-22T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/unearthing-hidden-heroism-maarja-s-journey-through-time","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-22-07-38-20-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72110657/2026_05_22_07_38_20_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Unearthing Hidden Heroism: Maarja's Journey Through Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-05-22-07-38-20-et Story Transcript: Et: Maarja hingas sügavalt sisse, enne kui ta vana ja tolmuse raudukse avas. En: Maarja took a deep breath before she opened the old, dusty iron door. Et: Ukse vastas oli varjatud trepp, mis viis salapärasesse maa-alusesse punkrisse Tallinna äärel. En: Opposite the door was a hidden staircase that led to a mysterious underground bunker on the outskirts of Tallinn. Et: Maarjal olnud alati mingi seletamatu tõmme oma vanaisa mineviku poole. En: Maarja had always felt an inexplicable pull towards her grandfather's past. Et: Ta teadis, et vanaisa pidi kunagi osalema millegi erilise juures, kuid keegi peres ei rääkinud sellest kunagi. En: She knew that her grandfather had once been part of something special, but no one in the family ever talked about it. Et: Kuna oli hiliskevad ja ilm oli soe, tundus see päev Maarjale ideaalne uurimiseks. En: As it was late spring and the weather was warm, the day seemed perfect for exploration to Maarja. Et: Valgusekiir tungis sisse läbi mõne avause laes, valgustades oskuslikult paigutatud riiuleid, mis olid täis mineviku relikte. En: A ray of light pierced through some cracks in the ceiling, skillfully illuminating shelves filled with relics of the past. Et: Mõned esemed olid täis tolmu, teised hoolikalt pakitud pruunidesse paberitesse. En: Some items were covered in dust, while others were carefully wrapped in brown paper. Et: Käies riiulite vahel, komistas Maarja kulunud laua peale. En: Walking between the shelves, Maarja stumbled upon a worn-out table. Et: Seal, serva all, oli midagi ebatavalist. 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