{"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":"White Nights & Airports: The Journey of Facing Fears","slug":"white-nights-airports-the-journey-of-facing-fears","published_at":"2026-06-16T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358/white-nights-airports-the-journey-of-facing-fears","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-estonian-6698358","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-19-et","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72546073/2026_06_16_07_38_19_et_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Estonian : White Nights & Airports: The Journey of Facing Fears Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-19-et Story Transcript: Et: Tallinna Lennujaama sumises sagin täies hoos. En: Tallinna Lennujaama was buzzing with activity. Et: Inimesed kiirustasid edasi-tagasi, pagas ratastega järel veeremas. En: People hurried back and forth, luggage rolling behind them. Et: Maarika püüdis hoida rahu, kuigi sügaval sisimas näris teda hirm. En: Maarika tried to remain calm, though deep inside, fear gnawed at her. Et: \"Pean tugeva mulje jätma,\" mõtles ta endamisi. En: \"I must leave a strong impression,\" she thought to herself. Et: Oli jaanipäeva aeg. En: It was Jaanipäev, the time of white nights and summer heat that made people smile. Et: Valged ööd ja suvekuumus panid inimesi naeratama. En: Outside, it was broad daylight, but inside the airport, everything was cool and crowded. Et: Väljas oli päevavalgust, kuid lennujaama sees oli kõik jahe ja rahvarohke. En: Maarika, Tõnu, and Elina were waiting for a flight to a conference. Et: Maarika, Tõnu ja Elina ootasid lendu konverentsile. En: There was a slight twinge in Maarika's nose as she saw on the screen: \"Flight T14115 – DELAYED.\" Et: Maarika sõõrmetes kiskus pisut, kui ta ekraanilt nägi: \"Lend T14115 – HILINEMINE\". En: \"What now?\" Et: \"Mis nüüd saab?\" En: asked Tõnu, looking at Maarika. Et: küsis Tõnu ja vaatas Maarika poole. En: Elina was sipping a small coffee cup and mustered a smile: \"Everything will be alright!\" Et: Elina poputas üht väikest kohvitopsi ning pigistas naeratuse välja: \"Kõik saab korda!\" En: Maarika knew she had to be a responsible leader. Et: Maarika teadis, et peab olema vastutustundlik juht. 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