{"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 Inspiration: Love and History Beneath Kohtla-Nõmme","slug":"unearthing-inspiration-love-and-history-beneath-kohtla-n-mme","published_at":"2026-06-05T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/unearthing-inspiration-love-and-history-beneath-kohtla-n-mme","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-05-22-34-01-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72377361/2026_06_05_22_34_01_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Unearthing Inspiration: Love and History Beneath Kohtla-Nõmme Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-05-22-34-01-et Story Transcript: Et: Kohtla-Nõmme kaevandusmuuseum säras ereda kevadpäikesega. En: The Kohtla-Nõmme Mining Museum shone brightly in the spring sunshine. Et: Maarja astus hoolikalt vanade tööriistade ja metallrataste vahel, meenutades minevikku. En: Maarja carefully stepped between the old tools and metal wheels, reminiscing about the past. Et: Ta teadis, et see koht peitis endas lugusid, mis väärisid jagamist. En: She knew that this place held stories worth sharing. Et: Just sellised lood, millest võiks sündida tema järgmine ajalooline romaan. En: Just the kind of stories that could birth her next historical novel. Et: Taavi, veidi eemal, imetles samuti vana tehnikat. En: Taavi, a little further away, was also admiring the old technology. Et: Tööstusajaloo kirg tõi ta siia, eemale töömuredest. En: His passion for industrial history brought him here, away from work worries. Et: \"Näed sa seda treppi?\" En: \"Do you see those stairs?\" Et: küsis Sirje, giid, kui grupp kogunes ühe vana, roostes koridori juurde. En: asked Sirje, the guide, as the group gathered near an old, rusty corridor. Et: \"See viib maa alla. En: \"They lead underground. Et: Just seal avastati haruldasi mineraale.\" En: Rare minerals were discovered just there.\" Et: Maarja vaatles Sirje juttu, mõeldes, kuidas seda oma loos kasutada. En: Maarja watched Sirje's talk, pondering how to use it in her story. Et: Samal ajal ei teadnud ta, et Taavi tema mõtteid jälgis. En: Meanwhile, she wasn't aware that Taavi was observing her thoughts. Et: \"Nõukogude ajad olid siin rasked,\" lisas Sirje. 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