{"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":"Unity in the Maze: Friendship Wins at Mihklipäeva Festival","slug":"unity-in-the-maze-friendship-wins-at-mihklip-eva-festival","published_at":"2026-09-23T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/unity-in-the-maze-friendship-wins-at-mihklip-eva-festival","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-23-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75311209/2026_09_23_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : Unity in the Maze: Friendship Wins at Mihklipäeva Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-09-23-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Viljandi maapiirkonnas, kus sügisene loodus oli värvikirev nagu maalitud pilt, toimus iga-aastane Mihklipäeva festival. En: In the rural area of Viljandi, where the autumn nature was colorful like a painted picture, the annual Mihklipäeva festival took place. Et: Õhk oli karge ja lõhnas värskelt allakukkunud lehtede järele. En: The air was crisp and smelled of freshly fallen leaves. Et: Keset põldu seisis heinapallimäng nagu vägev vormitu loss, valmis külastajaid vastu võtma ja endas ära kaotama. En: In the middle of the field stood a hay bale maze, resembling a mighty formless castle, ready to welcome visitors and lose them within it. Et: Maarika, kes armastas mõistatusi ja võistlemist, seisis kindlalt maas, vaadates heina-labürinti. En: Maarika, who loved puzzles and competition, stood firmly on the ground, gazing at the hay maze. Et: Ta soovis iga hinna eest esimesena väljapääsu leida ja võita võidukana suur küpsetatud pirukas. En: She wanted to be the first to find the exit at any cost and win the grand baked pie. Et: Maarikat saatis tema sõbrameelne kaaslane Kalev, kellele meeldisid naljad ja festivalil pakutavad maiused rohkem kui võistlemine ise. En: Accompanying Maarika was her friendly companion Kalev, who enjoyed jokes and the festival treats more than the competition itself. Et: Nende kõrval seisis Tiina, uus linnas, kes oli veidi närvis, kuid lootis sõpru leida. En: Beside them stood Tiina, new in town, who was a bit nervous but hoped to make friends. 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