{"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":"Facing Fears and Finding Freedom: A Midsummer Tale","slug":"facing-fears-and-finding-freedom-a-midsummer-tale","published_at":"2026-07-06T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/facing-fears-and-finding-freedom-a-midsummer-tale","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-06-22-34-01-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72845389/2026_07_06_22_34_01_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Facing Fears and Finding Freedom: A Midsummer Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-06-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Veera istui mökin verannalla, katsellen auringonlaskua. En: Veera sat on the cabin's porch, watching the sunset. Fi: Juhannus oli saapumassa, ja ilma oli täynnä suopursun tuoksua. En: Midsummer was approaching, and the air was filled with the scent of suopursu (marsh tea). Fi: Hänen isovanhempiensa mökki sijaitsi keskellä Saaristomeren rauhaa, kaukana kaupungin hektisyydestä. En: Her grandparents' cabin was located in the tranquility of the Saaristomeri (Archipelago Sea), far from the hustle and bustle of the city. Fi: Veera oli tullut tänne etsimään selkeyttä elämäänsä ja tuntemaan juurensa taas. En: Veera had come here to seek clarity in her life and reconnect with her roots. Fi: Kalle, Veeran lapsuudenystävä, saapui pyörällä mökin pihaan. En: Kalle, Veera's childhood friend, arrived on his bike in the cabin's yard. Fi: Hän oli aina ollut rento ja käytännöllinen, valmiina mihin tahansa seikkailuun. En: He had always been laid-back and practical, ready for any adventure. Fi: \"Veera, mennäänkö kalaan tänä iltana?\" En: \"Veera, shall we go fishing tonight?\" Fi: hän kysyi, ojentaen virvelinsä. En: he asked, handing her the fishing rod. Fi: \"Yöttömän yön valossa se on aina erityistä.\" En: \"In the light of the nightless night, it's always special.\" Fi: Veera epäröi. En: Veera hesitated. Fi: Hän nautti rauhallisista illoista, kuunnellen lokkien huutoa ja miettien elämää, mutta Kalle tiesi miten vetää hänet mukaansa uusiin kokemuksiin. En: She enjoyed peaceful evenings, listening to the gulls cry and contemplating life, but Kalle knew how to entice her into new expe…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Facing Fears and Finding Freedom: A Midsummer Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1012,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/episodes/facing-fears-and-finding-freedom-a-midsummer-tale/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/facing-fears-and-finding-freedom-a-midsummer-tale.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}