{"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? 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En: Kaisa looked around at the deserted Helsinki. Fi: Syksyn lehdet satelivat maahan, rapisten hänen askeliensa alla. En: Autumn leaves fell to the ground, rustling beneath her steps. Fi: Taivas oli harmaa ja synkkä, aivan kuin kaupungin rakennusten rauniot, jotka seisoivat hiljaisina todistajina menneestä elämästä. En: The sky was gray and gloomy, just like the ruins of the city's buildings, which stood as silent witnesses to past life. Fi: Hänen vierellään kulkivat Juhani ja Mikko, hänen uskolliset toverinsa ja perheensä. En: Beside her walked Juhani and Mikko, her loyal comrades and family. Fi: Kaisa oli päättänyt johtaa heidät syvemmälle kaupunkiin. En: Kaisa had decided to lead them deeper into the city. Fi: Hän oli kuullut huhuja piilotetusta ruokavarastosta, joka voisi pelastaa heidät talven yli. En: She had heard rumors of a hidden food stash that could save them through the winter. Fi: Luotettavia huhuja oli vähän, mutta toivo oli kallisarvoista. En: Reliable rumors were few, but hope was precious. Fi: Kaisa tunsi pelon kihelmöivää vatsassaan, mutta hänen oli pidettävä huolta rakkaistaan. En: Kaisa felt a prickling fear in her stomach, but she had to take care of her loved ones. Fi: “Tämä on se paikka,” Juhani sanoi osoittaen vanhaa ostoskeskusta. En: \"This is the place,\" Juhani said, pointing to an old shopping center. Fi: Sen edessä oleva mainoskyltti roikkui vinossa, melkein pudonneena. En: The sign in front hung crookedly, almost falling. 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