{"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":"Juhannus Dreams: Student Trust Rises in Mikkola","slug":"juhannus-dreams-student-trust-rises-in-mikkola","published_at":"2026-06-20T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/juhannus-dreams-student-trust-rises-in-mikkola","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-20-07-38-20-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72608972/2026_06_20_07_38_20_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Juhannus Dreams: Student Trust Rises in Mikkola Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-20-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Juhannusaurinko löi valoaan Mikkolan pikkukaupungin yhteisötalon ikkunoista. En: The Juhannus sun cast its light through the windows of the community house in the small town of Mikkola. Fi: Sisällä talossa oli täysi hulina. En: Inside the building, there was a buzzing activity. Fi: Oppilaat olivat kerääntyneet vuosittaiseen kouluvaalitilaisuuteen. En: The students had gathered for the annual school election event. Fi: Isot värikkäät julisteet seinillä kertoivat eri ehdokkaiden nimistä ja lupauksista. En: Large colorful posters on the walls displayed the names and promises of the different candidates. Fi: Juhani seisoi paikoillaan hermostuneena. En: Juhani stood in place, feeling nervous. Fi: Hän oli aina halunnut vaikuttaa koulun asioihin, mutta ajatus lavalle menemisestä kauhistutti. En: He always wanted to influence school matters, but the thought of going on stage terrified him. Fi: \"Juhani, sinä pystyt tähän, usko itseesi\", sanoi Aino, Juhanin paras ystävä. En: \"Juhani, you can do this, believe in yourself,\" said Aino, Juhani's best friend. Fi: Aino oli reipas ja ulospäinsuuntautunut. En: Aino was cheerful and outgoing. Fi: Hän oli kannustanut Juhania asettumaan ehdolle luottamusoppilaaksi. En: She had encouraged Juhani to run for the position of student trustee. Fi: \"Mutta entä jos mokaan puheeni?\" En: \"But what if I mess up my speech?\" Fi: Juhani kysyi epävarmana. En: Juhani asked uncertainly. Fi: \"Ei se haittaa. En: \"It doesn't matter. Fi: Ole vain oma itsesi ja puhu sydämestäsi\", Aino vastasi hymyillen. En: Just be yourself and speak from your heart,\" Ai…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Juhannus Dreams: Student Trust Rises in Mikkola Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1068,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/episodes/juhannus-dreams-student-trust-rises-in-mikkola/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/juhannus-dreams-student-trust-rises-in-mikkola.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}