{"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":"Artists Unite: Finding Friendship and Inspiration in Helsinki","slug":"artists-unite-finding-friendship-and-inspiration-in-helsinki","published_at":"2026-07-25T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/artists-unite-finding-friendship-and-inspiration-in-helsinki","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-25-22-34-01-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73169775/2026_07_25_22_34_01_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Artists Unite: Finding Friendship and Inspiration in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-25-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Helsingin satamassa, heijastuen meren pintaan. En: The sun shone brightly in Helsinki's harbor, reflecting off the surface of the sea. Fi: Satama oli täynnä elämää – veneet huojuivat kevyesti laitureissa, ja ihmiset kulkivat edestakaisin torikojujen lomassa. En: The harbor was full of life – boats swayed gently at the docks, and people moved back and forth among the market stalls. Fi: Ilmassa tuoksui paikalliset herkut: tuoreet marjat, kalastajien päivän saalis ja leivonnaiset. En: The air was filled with the scent of local delicacies: fresh berries, the fishermen's catch of the day, and pastries. Fi: Aino, nuori taideopiskelija, asteli arasti markkinoiden joukossa. En: Aino, a young art student, walked timidly among the markets. Fi: Hän oli päättänyt rohkaistua ja etsiä inspiraatiota taideprojektiinsa. En: She had decided to be brave and seek inspiration for her art project. Fi: Samalla sateenvarjolla suojautui Joonas, valokuvaaja, jonka mielessä pyöri ajatus: missä voisin löytää aitoja, syvällisiä hetkiä kuvattavaksi? En: Under the same umbrella was Joonas, a photographer, pondering: where could I find genuine, profound moments to capture? Fi: Ystävänsä Miran pieni ruokakoju, joka myi herkullisia lohipiirakoita, oli vailla apua. En: Their friend Mira's small food stall, selling delicious salmon pies, was in need of help. Fi: Mira huikkasi Ainolle ja Joonakselle: \"Moi! En: Mira called out to Aino and Joonas, \"Hi! Fi: Tarvitsen apua! En: I need help! Fi: Tuletteko auttamaan?\" En: Will you come and assist?\" Fi: He suostuiv…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Artists Unite: Finding Friendship and Inspiration in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: flu…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1045,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/episodes/artists-unite-finding-friendship-and-inspiration-in-helsinki/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/artists-unite-finding-friendship-and-inspiration-in-helsinki.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}