{"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":"Mending Fences: A Heartfelt Spring Reunion in Helsinki","slug":"mending-fences-a-heartfelt-spring-reunion-in-helsinki","published_at":"2026-05-20T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/mending-fences-a-heartfelt-spring-reunion-in-helsinki","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-05-20-07-38-20-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72080102/2026_05_20_07_38_20_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Mending Fences: A Heartfelt Spring Reunion in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-05-20-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevät oli saapunut Helsinkiin ja tulppaanipelto hehkui kaikissa sateenkaaren väreissä. En: Spring had arrived in Helsinki, and the tulip field glowed in all the colors of the rainbow. Fi: Taivas oli kirkas ja sininen, ja lempeä tuuli tanssitti kukkien varsia. En: The sky was clear and blue, and a gentle breeze danced among the flowers' stems. Fi: Keskellä tätä väriloistoa käveli Eero, käsi sidottuna Anniin. En: Walking amidst this colorful splendor was Eero, his hand entwined with Anni's. Fi: He katselivat ympärilleen ihaillen, mutta Eeron mieltä painoi huoli. En: They gazed around in admiration, but a worry weighed on Eero's mind. Fi: \"Anni\", Eero aloitti varovasti, \"olen vähän hermostunut tästä perhekokouksesta.\" En: \"Anni,\" Eero began cautiously, \"I'm a bit nervous about this family meeting.\" Fi: Anni käänsi päänsä ja hymyili lempeästi. En: Anni turned her head and smiled gently. Fi: \"Se on ymmärrettävää. En: \"That's understandable. Fi: Mutta muista, että olet tehnyt paljon töitä itsesi kanssa.\" En: But remember, you've worked hard on yourself.\" Fi: Eero huokasi. En: Eero sighed. Fi: \"Pelottaa, että vanhat erimielisyydet tulevat esiin. En: \"I'm scared that old disagreements will resurface. Fi: En ole nähnyt heitä moneen vuoteen.\" En: I haven't seen them in many years.\" Fi: \"Jokainen alkaa puhtaalta pöydältä keväisin, aivan kuten nämä kukat\", Anni sanoi ja nyökkäsi tulppaaniensa suuntaan. En: \"Everyone starts with a clean slate in spring, just like these flowers,\" Anni said, nodding towards the tulips. 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