{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Finnish","slug":"fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","podcast_index_feed_id":6696387,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005815/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/2e24d095bb5d6dbedecf790666a7f2c2.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":342,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Finnish 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 Finnish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Finnish 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 Helsinki, Turku, or Tampere? Maybe you want to speak Finnish with your grandparents from Helsinki? Our podcast will provide you with…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:23:31.031165+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387"},"episode":{"title":"A New Beginning on Suomenlinna's Sunlit Shores","slug":"a-new-beginning-on-suomenlinna-s-sunlit-shores","published_at":"2026-07-21T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/a-new-beginning-on-suomenlinna-s-sunlit-shores","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-21-07-38-19-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73082517/2026_07_21_07_38_19_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : A New Beginning on Suomenlinna's Sunlit Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-21-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Eero astui ulos lautasta Suomenlinnan satamassa. En: Eero stepped off the ferry at the dock of Suomenlinna. Fi: Kesäinen ilma oli lämmin, ja aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti. En: The summer air was warm, and the sun shone brightly. Fi: Hän huomasi heti, kuinka saari oli täynnä elämää. En: He immediately noticed how the island was full of life. Fi: Lapsia leikki pitkin polkuja, näkyi perheitä piknikillä. En: Children played along the paths, and families could be seen having picnics. Fi: Hän kääntyi katsomaan taakseen ja näki, kuinka hänen isosiskonsa Salla kulki kohti häntä. En: He turned to look behind him and saw his older sister Salla walking towards him. Fi: Heitä ympäröivät vanhat kivimuurit, historialliset rakennukset ja vehreät maisemat loivat rauhallisen tunnelman. En: They were surrounded by old stone walls, historical buildings, and lush landscapes, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Fi: \"Eero! En: \"Eero! Fi: Onpa hyvä nähdä sinua!\" En: It's so good to see you!\" Fi: Salla hymyili leveästi. En: Salla smiled broadly. Fi: Hänen hymynsä oli aito, mutta Eero tunsi kuristavan tunteen rinnassaan. En: Her smile was genuine, but Eero felt a choking sensation in his chest. Fi: He eivät olleet olleet lähikontaktissa pitkään aikaan. En: They hadn't been in close contact for a long time. Fi: Perheen sisäiset väärinkäsitykset olivat tehneet heistä etäisiä toisilleen. En: Misunderstandings within the family had made them distant from each other. Fi: He aloittivat matkan kohti paikkaa, missä heidän isoisänsä syntymäpäiväjuhla pidettäisiin. En: They started their journey toward t…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : A New Beginning on Suomenlinna's Sunlit Shores Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1152,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/episodes/a-new-beginning-on-suomenlinna-s-sunlit-shores/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/a-new-beginning-on-suomenlinna-s-sunlit-shores.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}