{"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":"Unexpected Feathered Adventure: Maarika's Morning Run Tale","slug":"unexpected-feathered-adventure-maarika-s-morning-run-tale","published_at":"2026-07-07T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/unexpected-feathered-adventure-maarika-s-morning-run-tale","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-07-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72850503/2026_07_07_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Unexpected Feathered Adventure: Maarika's Morning Run Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-07-07-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Maarika alustas oma tavapärast hommikujooksu suvistes eeslinnatänavates. En: Maarika began her usual morning run on the suburban streets in the summer. Et: Oli suvi, ja linnud laulsid puude latvades. En: It was summer, and birds sang in the treetops. Et: Selline rahulik hommik, mille Maarika pühendas enesele. En: Such a peaceful morning, which Maarika dedicated to herself. Et: Ta armastas neid vaikseid hetki, mil ainus heli, mis tema kõrva jõudis, oli tema enda hingamine ja jooksukingade krigin asfaltteel. En: She loved those quiet moments when the only sound reaching her ears was her own breathing and the crunch of running shoes on the asphalt. Et: Kuid täna oli see teisiti. En: But today was different. Et: Maarika ei olnud isegi oma jooksu poole peal, kui teda üllatas ootamatu külaline - kajakas. En: Maarika wasn't even halfway through her run when she was surprised by an unexpected visitor - a seagull. Et: Suur ja suleliselt hall, see lind otsustas teda jälitada, isegi maandudes tema õlale. En: Large and feathered gray, this bird decided to follow her, even landing on her shoulder. Et: Maarika peatus ehmunult. En: Maarika stopped, startled. Et: Ta proovis linnust vabaneda, lehvitades kätega ja kiirendades sammu, kuid kajakas ei andnud alla. En: She tried to get rid of the bird by waving her arms and quickening her pace, but the seagull did not give up. Et: Maarika teadis, et peab midagi ette võtma. En: Maarika knew she had to do something. Et: Ta proovis erinevaid meetodeid linnust lahti saada. 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