{"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":"Family Traditions Tested: A Springtime Reunion Tale","slug":"family-traditions-tested-a-springtime-reunion-tale","published_at":"2026-05-25T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/family-traditions-tested-a-springtime-reunion-tale","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-05-25-07-38-19-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72151031/2026_05_25_07_38_19_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Family Traditions Tested: A Springtime Reunion Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-05-25-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevät oli saapunut Suomen maaseudulle. En: Spring had arrived in the Finnish countryside. Fi: Aino oli innoissaan kokoontumisesta kesämökillä perheen kanssa. En: Aino was excited about the gathering at the summer cottage with her family. Fi: Hän rakasti näitä hetkiä, kun he valmistautuivat kesää varten. En: She loved these moments when they prepared for the summer. Fi: Aino halusi varmistaa, että mökki olisi valmis ja perinteen mukaan jokaista perheenjäsentä tarvittiin. En: Aino wanted to make sure the cottage was ready, and according to tradition, each family member was needed. Fi: Mökki sijaitsi rauhallisen järven rannalla. En: The cottage was located by a peaceful lake. Fi: Koivu- ja mäntypuut ympäröivät rakennusta, ja järven jää oli alkanut jo sulaa. En: Birch and pine trees surrounded the building, and the lake's ice had already begun to melt. Fi: Mökki oli vanha, täynnä muistoja menneistä kesistä, ja sen sisällä seinät kantoivat naurun kaikuja. En: The cottage was old, full of memories from past summers, and its walls echoed with laughter from the past. Fi: Aino oli saapunut mökille ensimmäisenä, innoissaan suunnitellen tehtäviä. En: Aino had arrived at the cottage first, eagerly planning tasks. Fi: Pian hänen jälkeensä saapui Eero, hänen nuorempi veljensä. En: Soon after her, Eero, her younger brother, arrived. Fi: Eero oli rennompi ja nautti hetkessä elämisestä. En: Eero was more laid-back and enjoyed living in the moment. Fi: Hän istuutui heti järven rannalle, katsellen keväistä ympäristöä. En: He immediately sat by the lake, watching the springtime…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Family Traditions Tested: A Springtime Reunion Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1161,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/episodes/family-traditions-tested-a-springtime-reunion-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/family-traditions-tested-a-springtime-reunion-tale.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}