{"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":342,"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":"2026-09-25T18:23:31.031165+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387"},"episode":{"title":"High Stakes in Helsinki: A Summer Internship Showdown","slug":"high-stakes-in-helsinki-a-summer-internship-showdown","published_at":"2026-07-19T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/high-stakes-in-helsinki-a-summer-internship-showdown","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73052190/2026_07_19_07_38_19_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : High Stakes in Helsinki: A Summer Internship Showdown Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-19-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keskellä Helsingin vilkasta kesää, Mika istui suuren lasisen neuvotteluhuoneen reunalla. En: In the middle of busy summer in Helsinki, Mika sat at the edge of a large glass conference room. Fi: Valoisasta korkeasta toimistotornista näki kaupungin sykkeen. En: From the bright, tall office tower, one could see the pulse of the city. Fi: Se oli kaunis kesäpäivä, mutta Mikan ajatukset olivat tiukasti tässä hetkessä. En: It was a beautiful summer day, but Mika's thoughts were firmly rooted in the present moment. Fi: Hän halusi todella päästä tähän markkinointiharjoitteluun. En: He really wanted to get this marketing internship. Fi: Mikan sydän hakkasi, kun hän katsoi ympärilleen. En: Mika's heart was pounding as he looked around. Fi: Aino, hänen pitkäaikainen ystävänsä, istui vastapäätä. En: Aino, his longtime friend, sat opposite him. Fi: Hän oli aina ollut Mikaa tukeva, mutta tänään he olivat kilpailijoita. En: She had always been supportive of Mika, but today they were competitors. Fi: Aino oli taitava, ja Mika tiesi, että hänellä oli oikeasti hyvät mahdollisuudet. En: Aino was skilled, and Mika knew that she truly had a good chance. Fi: Sami, toinen hakija, istui rauhallisena ja rentona nurkassa. En: Sami, another applicant, sat calmly and relaxed in the corner. Fi: Hänen itsevarmuutensa näkyi kilometrien päähän. En: His confidence was obvious from miles away. Fi: Hänellä oli jo kokemusta, jota Mika vasta haaveili saavuttavansa. En: He already had the experience that Mika could only dream of achieving. Fi: Mika oli tehnyt kovasti töitä valmistautuessaan. 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