{"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":341,"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":"2026-07-13T04:18:36.598418+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387"},"episode":{"title":"Blossoming Bonds: A High School Garden's Summer Tale","slug":"blossoming-bonds-a-high-school-garden-s-summer-tale","published_at":"2026-06-11T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/blossoming-bonds-a-high-school-garden-s-summer-tale","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-11-07-38-19-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72473736/2026_06_11_07_38_19_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Blossoming Bonds: A High School Garden's Summer Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-11-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin lukion takana oli kaunis kesäpuutarha. En: Behind the Helsingin high school, there was a beautiful summer garden. Fi: Se oli täynnä värikkäitä kukkia ja pieni lampi. En: It was filled with colorful flowers and a small pond. Fi: Tämä puutarha, tilapäinen paratiisi, kutsui kesän vapaaehtoistyöhön opiskelijoita, kuten Eero ja Liisa. En: This garden, a temporary paradise, invited students like Eero and Liisa to volunteer in the summer. Fi: Eero käveli puutarhan poluilla. En: Eero walked along the garden paths. Fi: Hän rakasti luontoa ja tunsi olevansa aina rauhallinen puutarhassa. En: He loved nature and always felt calm in the garden. Fi: Opiskelijana Eero oli usein hiljainen ja ujo. En: As a student, Eero was often quiet and shy. Fi: Hän tunsi, että muut eivät ymmärtäneet häntä. En: He felt that others did not understand him. Fi: Liisa oli erilainen. En: Liisa was different. Fi: Hän oli sosiaalinen ja iloinen. En: She was social and cheerful. Fi: Hän nautti uusien ystävien tapaamisesta ja muiden auttamisesta. En: She enjoyed meeting new friends and helping others. Fi: Tämä kesäprojekti kiinnosti häntä siksi paljon. En: This summer project interested her for that very reason. Fi: Eräänä aurinkoisena aamuna Eero huomasi Liisan istuttamassa tomaatteja. En: One sunny morning, Eero noticed Liisa planting tomatoes. Fi: Hän päätti rohkaistua. En: He decided to gather his courage. Fi: \"Hei, Liisa\", Eero sanoi hiljaa. En: \"Hi, Liisa,\" Eero said quietly. Fi: \"Hei, Eero\", Liisa vastasi hymyillen. En: \"Hi, Eero,\" Liisa replied with a smile. 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