{"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":"Midsummer's Heartbeat: Tradition Meets New Understanding","slug":"midsummer-s-heartbeat-tradition-meets-new-understanding","published_at":"2026-06-24T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/midsummer-s-heartbeat-tradition-meets-new-understanding","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-24-07-38-19-fi","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72665484/2026_06_24_07_38_19_fi_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Midsummer's Heartbeat: Tradition Meets New Understanding Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-24-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keskiyön aurinko kultasi Lapin taivasta, kun Eero astui ulos pienestä mökistään. En: The midnight sun gilded Lapland's sky as Eero stepped out of his small cabin. Fi: Hänen hengityksensä saavutti tuon tutun, raikkaan tuoksun, joka viipyi metsässä. En: His breath caught that familiar, fresh scent that lingered in the forest. Fi: Oli juhannus, vuoden taianomaisin aika, kun aurinko ei koskaan laske. En: It was Midsummer, the most magical time of the year, when the sun never sets. Fi: Vain kaislikko järven rannalla kuiskaili hiljaa. En: Only the reeds on the lakeshore whispered quietly. Fi: Eero katsoi edessään levittäytyvää maisemaa – vehreä metsärinne, rauhallinen järvi ja kultainen valo, joka valui yöhön. En: Eero looked at the landscape spread before him – the lush forest slope, the tranquil lake, and the golden light cascading into the night. Fi: Hän muisti, kuinka isoisänsä oli opettanut hänelle juhannuksen oikean merkityksen: luonnon ja perinteiden kunnioittaminen. En: He remembered how his grandfather had taught him the true meaning of Midsummer: respect for nature and traditions. Fi: Kaukana kaupungista, Helsingistä, Liisa nousi autostaan. En: Far from the city, Helsinki, Liisa got out of her car. Fi: Hän oli saanut tilaisuuden kirjoittaa artikkelin aidosta juhannuksesta, ja nyt hän oli saapunut Eeron luokse. En: She had the opportunity to write an article about an authentic Midsummer, and now she had arrived at Eero's place. Fi: Hän haki tietoa, jota kaupungin vilinästä ei löytynyt. En: She was seeking knowledge that couldn't be found amidst the c…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Midsummer's Heartbeat: Tradition Meets New Understanding Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1099,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-finnish-6696387/episodes/midsummer-s-heartbeat-tradition-meets-new-understanding/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/midsummer-s-heartbeat-tradition-meets-new-understanding.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}