{"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 Revelations: Finding Community in a New Neighborhood","slug":"juhannus-revelations-finding-community-in-a-new-neighborhood","published_at":"2026-06-17T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/juhannus-revelations-finding-community-in-a-new-neighborhood","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-17-07-38-20-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72560125/2026_06_17_07_38_20_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Juhannus Revelations: Finding Community in a New Neighborhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-17-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Mikko astui ulos autostaan ja katsoi ympärilleen. En: Mikko stepped out of his car and looked around. Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti eleganttien talojen yläpuolella, ja naapuruston vehreä puisto näytti erityisen kauniilta tänään. En: The sun shone brightly above the elegant houses, and the neighborhood's lush park looked especially beautiful today. Fi: Oli juhannus ja naapuruston kesäinen iltapäiväjuhla oli alkamassa. En: It was juhannus, and the neighborhood's summer afternoon celebration was beginning. Fi: Mikko oli muuttanut tähän ylelliseen asuinalueeseen vain kuukausi sitten. En: Mikko had moved to this luxurious residential area only a month ago. Fi: Pienet perhoset leijuivat hänen vatsassaan hänen miettiessään, kuinka hänet otettaisiin vastaan. En: Small butterflies flitted in his stomach as he wondered how he would be received. Fi: Kauniisti koristellut puut valaisivat puistoa, ja värikkäät juhannusseppeleet koristivat porttipuodin roihuavia pöytiä. En: Beautifully decorated trees illuminated the park, and colorful juhannus wreaths adorned the blazing tables of the gatehouse. Fi: Asukkaat alkoivat kokoontua. En: Residents began to gather. Fi: Mikon oli vaikea lähestyä ketään. En: Mikko found it difficult to approach anyone. Fi: Ympärillä olevat ihmiset tuntuivat nauttivan toistensa seurasta vailla huolia. En: The people around seemed to enjoy each other's company without a care in the world. Fi: \"Hei, Mikko!\" En: \"Hey, Mikko!\" Fi: huudahti Jukka, naapuri Mikon vieressä olevasta talosta. 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