{"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 Friendship: A Vappu to Remember","slug":"facing-fears-and-friendship-a-vappu-to-remember","published_at":"2026-05-09T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/facing-fears-and-friendship-a-vappu-to-remember","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-05-09-07-38-19-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71934331/2026_05_09_07_38_19_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Facing Fears and Friendship: A Vappu to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-05-09-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevät oli täydessä loistossaan Helsingissä. En: Spring was in full bloom in Helsinki. Fi: Kaupunki oli kuin värikäs taulu, kukkien ja kirsikankukkien täynnä. En: The city was like a colorful painting, filled with flowers and cherry blossoms. Fi: Ihmiset kulkivat iloisina kaduilla, valmistautuen Vapun juhlintaan. En: People joyfully walked the streets, preparing for the Vappu celebrations. Fi: Merituuli kantoi naurua ja musiikkia puistoista ja aukiolta, joissa Vappu juhlittiin. En: The sea breeze carried laughter and music from the parks and squares where Vappu was celebrated. Fi: Aila istui kotonaan, katsoen ikkunasta ulos. En: Aila sat at home, looking out the window. Fi: Häntä huolestutti pieni kyhmy, jonka hän oli löytänyt niskastaan. En: She was worried about a small lump she had found on her neck. Fi: Ajatus lääkäreistä ja tutkimuksista pelotti häntä, mutta hän tiesi, että oli pakko kohdata pelkonsa. En: The thought of doctors and tests scared her, but she knew she had to face her fears. Fi: Sami, hänen paras ystävänsä, soitti ovikelloa. En: Sami, her best friend, rang the doorbell. Fi: Sami oli aina rauhallinen ja ajattelevainen, mutta pelkäsi liikaa tukeutuvansa muihin. En: Sami was always calm and considerate, but he was afraid of relying too much on others. Fi: Aila hymyili hänelle, vaikka sisällä häntä pelotti. En: Aila smiled at him, even though she felt scared inside. Fi: \"Hei Aila, olen miettinyt Vapusta. Mennäänkö yhdessä ystävien kanssa?\", Sami ehdotti iloisesti. En: \"Hey Aila, I've been thinking about Vappu. Shall we go with our friends?\" Sami s…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Facing Fears and Friendship: A Vappu to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.co…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1067,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/episodes/facing-fears-and-friendship-a-vappu-to-remember/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-friendship-a-vappu-to-remember.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}