{"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":"Homeward Journey: Rekindling Family Ties Amidst the Storm","slug":"homeward-journey-rekindling-family-ties-amidst-the-storm","published_at":"2026-09-23T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/homeward-journey-rekindling-family-ties-amidst-the-storm","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-09-23-22-34-01-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75323402/2026_09_23_22_34_01_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Homeward Journey: Rekindling Family Ties Amidst the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-09-23-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kirkas syksyn aamu. En: A bright autumn morning. Fi: Aurinko nousee hitaasti harmaan taivaan takaa. En: The sun rises slowly from behind the gray sky. Fi: Eeva, Kaapo ja Liisa seisovat autotallin edessä. En: Eeva, Kaapo, and Liisa stand in front of the garage. Fi: He ovat matkalla vanhalle sukutilalle, perhejuhlaan. En: They are on their way to the old family estate, for a family celebration. Fi: \"Muistatko, Kaapo, kun juoksimme pellolla?\" En: \"Do you remember, Kaapo, when we used to run in the fields?\" Fi: Eeva kysyy, hymyillen. En: Eeva asks, smiling. Fi: Hän kaipaa menneitä aikoja. En: She longs for the past times. Fi: Kaapo naurahtaa. En: Kaapo chuckles. Fi: \"Ehkä, mutta ei se ollut niin jännittävää kuin sanot,\" hän vastaa epäillen. En: \"Maybe, but it wasn't as exciting as you say,\" he responds doubtfully. Fi: Liisa pakkaa eväät reppuun. En: Liisa packs the snacks into a backpack. Fi: \"Tämän vuoden juhla on erityinen. En: \"This year's celebration is special. Fi: Kaikki tulevat,\" hän sanoo iloisesti. En: Everyone is coming,\" she says cheerfully. Fi: Eeva nyökkää. En: Eeva nods. Fi: Hän haluaa tuntea juurensa uudelleen. En: She wants to reconnect with her roots. Fi: Auto on pieni ja täynnä. En: The car is small and full. Fi: Kolmikko aloittaa matkansa, kohti maaseutua. En: The trio begins their journey toward the countryside. Fi: Tien varrella näkyy kultaisia koivunlehtiä ja punertavia vaahteroita. En: Along the road, golden birch leaves and reddish maples are visible. Fi: Ilma on raikas ja pureva. En: The air is fresh and biting. 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