{"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":"From Nervous Novice to Confident Corporate Champion","slug":"from-nervous-novice-to-confident-corporate-champion","published_at":"2026-06-18T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/from-nervous-novice-to-confident-corporate-champion","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-18-22-34-01-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72590564/2026_06_18_22_34_01_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Nervous Novice to Confident Corporate Champion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-18-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kaarina astui hermostuneena suuren toimistorakennuksen aulaan. En: Kaarina entered the large office building's lobby nervously. Fi: Hän tunsi olonsa pieneksi korkean katon alla, lasiseinien ympäröimänä. En: She felt small under the high ceiling, surrounded by glass walls. Fi: Kesälämmön paine ulkona ei päässyt tänne, missä ilmastointi puhalsi viileää ilmaa. En: The pressure of summer heat outside didn't reach in here, where the air conditioning blew cool air. Fi: Kaarinalla oli yllään siisti puku, jonka hän oli hankkinut ensimmäiseen työpäiväänsä varten. En: Kaarina wore a neat suit, which she had acquired for her first day at work. Fi: Hänen sydämensä jyskytti, kun hän pohti ensimmäisiä askeleitaan liike-elämässä. En: Her heart was pounding as she contemplated her first steps into the business world. Fi: Muutaman minuutin kuluttua Kaarina tapasi Mikon, joka oli hänen mentorinsa. En: After a few minutes, Kaarina met Mikko, who was her mentor. Fi: Mikko oli työskennellyt yrityksessä jo vuosia. En: Mikko had worked at the company for years. Fi: Hän ei ollut innokkain mahdollinen opettaja, mutta hänellä oli paljon tietoa. En: He wasn't the most enthusiastic teacher, but he had a lot of knowledge. Fi: \"Älä odota liikoja,\" Mikko sanoi. En: \"Don't expect too much,\" Mikko said. Fi: \"Tämä on vain työpaikka, äläkä anna sen pyörryttää sinua.\" En: \"This is just a workplace, don't let it overwhelm you.\" Fi: Kaarinan seikkailu työelämässä alkoi kuumina kesäpäivinä, ja hän huomasi toisen uuden työntekijän, Johanneksen. 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