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Are you ready to supercharge your Estonian 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 Estonian, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Estonian 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 Tallinn, Tartu, or Pärnu? Maybe you want to speak Estonian with your grandparents from Narva?

Our podcast provides a rich blend of cultural and linguistic insights to thoroughly engage you in the authentic Estonian experience, primarily found within the picturesque borders of Estonia. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Estonian listening comprehension.

Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Paranda oma kuulmisarusaamist meie Eesti lugudega täna!Copyright FluentFiction.org Education Language Learning
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  • Finding Freedom: Unraveling Estonia's History in the Snow

    Finding Freedom: Unraveling Estonia's History in the Snow
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Finding Freedom: Unraveling Estonia's History in the Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-22-23-34-01-et Story Transcript:Et: Lumi krudises Kaisa ja Mihkli saabaste all, kui nad mööda kitsast rada metsas sammusid.En: The snow crunched under Kaisa and Mihkel's boots as they walked along the narrow path in the forest.Et: Oli külm talvehommik ja Estimaal paks lumi maas.En: It was a cold winter morning and thick snow covered the ground in Estimaa.Et: Nädalavahetus oli nende viimane võimalus lõpetada projekt Esti ajaloo kohta enne pidustusi.En: The weekend was their last chance to finish the project about Estonian history before the celebrations.Et: Kaisa oli mures.En: Kaisa was worried.Et: Tal meeldis kõike planeerida ja ajaplaani järgida.En: She liked to plan everything and follow a schedule.Et: Mihkel aga rändas, silmad maailmas imelisi detaile otsides.En: Mihkel, however, wandered, eyes searching for the world's wonderful details.Et: Ta tundis end vabalt ja rahulikult lumes helklevate kiirte keskel.En: He felt free and calm amidst the sparkling snowflakes.Et: "Ära muretse, Kaisa," ütles Mihkel naeratades, "loodus annab meile idee."En: "Don't worry, Kaisa," said Mihkel with a smile, "nature will give us an idea."Et: Kaisa oli skeptiline.En: Kaisa was skeptical.Et: Kuid kui Mihkel pakkus, et nad päevaks kõik plaanid kõrvale jätavad, otsustas Kaisa proovida.En: But when Mihkel suggested that they put aside all plans for a day, Kaisa decided to try.Et: Nad jõudsid varsti hubasele majakesse, mis seisis keset majesteetlikke kaske.En: They soon arrived at a cozy little house standing among majestic birch trees.Et: Maja oli täis ajaloolisi esemeid ja raamatuid, elav mälestus minevikust.En: The house was filled with historical artifacts and books, a living memory of the past.Et: Seestpoolt soojendas neid ahjus praksuv tuli.En: Inside, they were warmed by the crackling fire in the oven.Et: Nad istusid mõlemad vaibal, kui järsku juhtus Mihkli pilk vanale päevikule riiulil.En: They both sat on a rug when suddenly Mihkel's gaze landed on an old diary on the shelf.Et: Ta võttis selle kätte ja hakkas lugema.En: He picked it up and began to read.Et: Päevik kuulus kunagisele Eesti iseseisvuse eest võitlejale.En: The diary belonged to a former fighter for Estonian independence.Et: Lehekülgede pealt vaatasid vastu emotsionaalsed lood sõpradest, kadunud kodudest ja unistustest vabadusest.En: Emotional stories of friends, lost homes, and dreams of freedom looked back from the pages.Et: Kaisa silmad läksid suureks.En: Kaisa's eyes widened.Et: Ta nägi, kuidas päevik lõi silmis ette hoopis teistsuguse kujutluse Eesti ajaloost.En: She saw how the diary presented a completely different picture of Estonian history.Et: Koos hakkasid nad lugusid üheskoos läbi töötama.En: Together, they began to work through the stories.Et: Mihkli leidlikkus ja Kaisa korraldus aitasid koostada ainulaadse projekti, mida oli raske unustada.En: Mihkel's creativity and Kaisa's organization helped them create a unique project that was hard to forget.Et: Nad sulandus kokku faktiline ajalugu ja päeviku isiklikud lood.En: They blended factual history with the diary's personal stories.Et: Töö tulemuses oli hing ja sügavus.En: The end result of their work had soul and depth.Et: Kaisa ja Mihkel viisid lõpuks valmis projekti kooli.En: Finally, Kaisa and Mihkel took the finished project to school.Et: Õpetaja ja klassikaaslased kuulasid tähelepanelikult.En: The teacher and classmates listened attentively.Et: Nad lõikasid mõlemad kiidusõnu oma pingutuste eest.En: Both received praise for their efforts.Et: Projektis oli midagi rohkemat kui lihtsalt faktid – see oli austusavaldus Eesti kangelastele.En: The project was more than just facts—it was a tribute to the heroes of Estonia.Et: Koos majast tagasi kõndides tundis Kaisa, kuidas reisimine Mihkli viisil võiks olla ilus ja avastusterohke.En: Walking back from the house together, Kaisa felt that traveling Mihkel's way could be beautiful and full of discoveries.Et: Samal ajal mõistis Mihkel, et ilma Kaisa planeerimiseta oleks nad jäänud kuhugi alustamisse kinni.En: At the same time, Mihkel realized that without Kaisa's planning, they would have gotten stuck at the start.Et: Nad naeratasid teineteisele ja rahulolu täitis nende südamet.En: They smiled at each other, and satisfaction filled their hearts.Et: Vaid mõni päev hiljem tähistati Eesti vabaduse päeva.En: Just a few days later, Estonia's Independence Day was celebrated.Et: Talvine õhk oli karge ja puhas.En: The winter air was crisp and clean.Et: Ja Kaisa võttis endale lubaduse, et ta mitte ainult ei hinda lugu, vaid ka seda, kuidas iga lugu elustub loovas protsessis.En: And Kaisa made a promise to herself that she would not only appreciate the story but also how each story comes alive in the creative ...
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  • Finding Friendship in Saaremaa's Snowy Silence

    Finding Friendship in Saaremaa's Snowy Silence
    Feb 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Finding Friendship in Saaremaa's Snowy Silence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-22-08-38-20-et Story Transcript:Et: Lumel on vaiksed helbed.En: The snow has small flakes.Et: Leisi park Saaremaal on kaetud imeilusa valge tekiga.En: Leisi Park in Saaremaa is covered with a wonderfully beautiful white blanket.Et: Maarja, kes on alles hiljuti Saaremaale kolinud, naudib üksinda matkamist.En: Maarja, who has recently moved to Saaremaa, enjoys hiking alone.Et: Ta on looduse hingeline armastaja.En: She is a soulful lover of nature.Et: Täna on tema eesmärgiks tutvuda selle saare imelise pargiga ja võib-olla leida uus sõber.En: Today, her goal is to explore this island's wonderful park and perhaps find a new friend.Et: Samal ajal nautis Kalev, kohalik matkahuviline, talvise Saaremaa ilu oma kaamerasilma läbi.En: Meanwhile, Kalev, a local hiking enthusiast, was enjoying the winter beauty of Saaremaa through his camera lens.Et: Ta oli seal tihti, kuid alati üksi.En: He was there often, but always alone.Et: Kaamera käes, püüdis ta tabada iga kargelt külma hetkepuudutuse.En: With a camera in hand, he tried to capture every crisp, cold moment's touch.Et: Tema jaoks oli loodus rahu ja vaikuse paik.En: For him, nature was a place of peace and quiet.Et: Tänase matka oli korraldanud Anneli, Maarja ja Kalevi ühine tuttav.En: Today's hike was organized by Anneli, a mutual acquaintance of Maarja and Kalev.Et: Anneli, soe ja sotsiaalne, teadis, et Maarja soovib oma uues kodupaigas leida sõpru.En: Anneli, warm and social, knew that Maarja wished to find friends in her new home.Et: Ta lootis ka, et Kalevi iseloom võiks Maarjat inspireerida.En: She also hoped that Kalev's character might inspire Maarja.Et: Kui Anneli grupp lõpuks Leisi parki jõudis, haaras Maarja oma kaamera ja kühveldas sügavalt lumekihtidest läbi.En: When Anneli's group finally reached Leisi Park, Maarja grabbed her camera and trudged deeply through the layers of snow.Et: Kuskil kaugel nägi ta meest, kes seisatas, aeglaselt pildistades.En: Somewhere in the distance, she saw a man who paused, slowly taking pictures.Et: See oli Kalev.En: It was Kalev.Et: Kuid ootamatult tõusis tuul.En: But suddenly, the wind picked up.Et: Külm tuul väntsutas lumemassi nende ümber.En: The cold wind buffeted the mass of snow around them.Et: Maarja teadis, et loodusega tuleb koostööd teha, mitte vastu võidelda.En: Maarja knew that one must work with nature, not fight against it.Et: "Meil on vaja varju leida," hüüdis ta Kalevi poole, kui lumetorm aina tugevamaks muutus.En: "We need to find shelter," she shouted to Kalev as the snowstorm grew stronger.Et: Kalev noogutas ja näitas vana tamme suunas.En: Kalev nodded and pointed toward an old oak tree.Et: Paksu lume all varju leides, hakkasid nad rääkima.En: Finding shelter under the thick snow, they began to talk.Et: Maarja rääkis oma unistusest leida sidet looduse ja inimestega.En: Maarja spoke of her dream to connect with nature and people.Et: Kalev, kõhklev, kas avada või mitte, tundis Maarja entusiasmi ja leidis end ümber mõtlemas.En: Kalev, hesitant about whether to open up, felt Maarja's enthusiasm and found himself reconsidering.Et: Lumehelbed muutusid tihedamaks, ja nende ümber tekkis valge vaikus.En: The snowflakes became denser, and a white silence emerged around them.Et: Tamme all rääkides jagasid nad lugusid.En: While talking under the oak, they shared stories.Et: Kalev räägib kaunist hetkest, mille ta oli jäädvustanud Lapimaal.En: Kalev spoke of a beautiful moment he had captured in Lapimaa.Et: Maarja kirjeldas oma lapsepõlve muinasjutte, mida vanaema talle rääkis.En: Maarja described the fairy tales from her childhood that her grandmother used to tell her.Et: Kui lumesadu taandus, ilmnesid nende teelt tuttavad hääled.En: As the snowfall subsided, familiar voices emerged on their path.Et: Anneli ja tema grupp leidsid nad üles, naeratades rõõmust.En: Anneli and her group found them, smiling with joy.Et: "Kas kõik on korras?"En: "Is everything okay?"Et: küsis Anneli.En: asked Anneli.Et: Maarja ja Kalev noogutasid, silmad säramas.En: Maarja and Kalev nodded, their eyes shining.Et: Teel tagasi külad, naersid Maarja ja Kalev ühiste lugude üle.En: On the way back to the village, Maarja and Kalev laughed over shared stories.Et: Enne lahkumist vahetasid nad telefoninumbreid, lubades uuesti koos matkama minna.En: Before parting ways, they exchanged phone numbers, promising to go hiking together again.Et: Maarja tundis, et Saaremaa on nüüd veidi kodusem.En: Maarja felt that Saaremaa now felt a bit more like home.Et: Kalev avastas rõõmu, mis peitub jagatud matkas.En: Kalev discovered the joy hidden in a shared hike.Et: Leisi pargi vaikuses leidis Maarja kodutunde ja Kalev sõbra.En: In the quiet of Leisi Park, Maarja found a sense of belonging, and Kalev found a friend.Et: ...
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  • Bravery at Sea: Kerttu's Unyielding Battle Against the Storm

    Bravery at Sea: Kerttu's Unyielding Battle Against the Storm
    Feb 21 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Bravery at Sea: Kerttu's Unyielding Battle Against the Storm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-21-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Jäine tuul kandis laineid Pärnu rannikul.En: An icy wind carried the waves on the Pärnu coast.Et: See oli Eesti Vabariigi aastapäev ja linn oli vaikne.En: It was the anniversary of the Republic of Estonia, and the town was quiet.Et: Meres, veidi rannast eemal, seisis paat liivamadalikul lõksus.En: Out at sea, a little way from the shore, a boat was trapped on a sandbar.Et: Torm tõusis.En: The storm was rising.Et: Kerttu vaatas murelikult merd, teades, et midagi tuleb ette võtta.En: Kerttu watched the sea anxiously, knowing that something had to be done.Et: Ta tundis rannikut hästi ja teadis näpuga järge ajada kõigist madalikest ja ohtudest.En: She knew the coastline well and could point out all the sandbars and dangers.Et: Arvo, Kerttu vend, seisis tema kõrval.En: Arvo, Kerttu's brother, stood beside her.Et: "See on ohtlik," ütles Arvo.En: "This is dangerous," said Arvo.Et: Aga Kerttu oli kindlameelne.En: But Kerttu was resolute.Et: "Me peame aitama," vastas ta.En: "We have to help," she replied.Et: Nende kõrval seisis Maarja, Tallinnast pärit ajakirjanik.En: Standing with them was Maarja, a journalist from Tallinn.Et: "See oleks suurepärane lugu," mõtles Maarja, kuigi ka tema kartis.En: "This would make a great story," thought Maarja, although she was also afraid.Et: Kerttu võttis juhuse oma kätte.En: Kerttu took charge.Et: "Arvo, ma vajan su abi.En: "Arvo, I need your help.Et: Sul on inseneriteadmised.En: You have engineering knowledge.Et: Aita mul köied kinnitada.En: Help me secure the ropes.Et: Peame kindlustama, et paat peab tormile vastu."En: We must ensure that the boat withstands the storm."Et: Arvo noogutas.En: Arvo nodded.Et: Hoolimata oma kahtlustest ei saanud ta oma õde üksinda jätta.En: Despite his doubts, he couldn't leave his sister by herself.Et: Nad valmistusid merele minema.En: They prepared to head out to sea.Et: Kerttu ja Arvo panid oma veekindlad riided selga.En: Kerttu and Arvo put on their waterproof clothes.Et: Maarja jälgis, kaamerakäes valmis dokumenteerima iga momenti.En: Maarja watched, camera in hand, ready to document every moment.Et: Torm intensiivistus, kuid Kerttu ja Arvo ei andnud alla.En: The storm intensified, but Kerttu and Arvo did not give up.Et: Lained lendasid nende vastu, kui nad merre suundusid.En: The waves crashed against them as they headed toward the sea.Et: Paat raputas, kuid Arvo köied pidasid vastu.En: The boat shook, but Arvo's ropes held firm.Et: See oli Arvo tehniline oskus ja Kerttu julgus, mis viisid neid edasi.En: It was Arvo's technical skill and Kerttu's courage that drove them forward.Et: Nad jõudsid lõpuks kinni jäänud paadini ja kinnitasid oma köied.En: They finally reached the trapped boat and secured their ropes.Et: Koos pingutasid nad paadi vabastamiseks.En: Together they strained to free the boat.Et: Maarja ei suutnud silmi olukorralt pöörata, dokumenteerides Kerttu vaprat tööd.En: Maarja couldn't take her eyes off the situation, documenting Kerttu's brave work.Et: Lõpuks hakkas paat liikuma, vabanedes liivamadalikust.En: Finally, the boat began to move, breaking free from the sandbar.Et: Tagasiteel, torm vaibus ja päike piilus pilvede vahelt välja.En: On the way back, the storm subsided, and the sun peeked out from behind the clouds.Et: Kerttu, Arvo ja Maarja jõudsid tagasi kaldale.En: Kerttu, Arvo, and Maarja returned to the shore.Et: Rahvahulk jooksis neile vastu, rõõmuhõisete ja hõisete saatel.En: A crowd ran to meet them, with cries and cheers of joy.Et: Maarja kirjutas artikli, kiites Kerttu vaprust ja kogukonna ühtekuuluvust.En: Maarja wrote an article praising Kerttu's bravery and the community's unity.Et: Lugu levis kaugemale kui Maarja arvas võimalikuks.En: The story spread further than Maarja had imagined.Et: Kerttu hinge hiilis uus enesekindlus, ta teadis, et suudab seista oma unistuste eest.En: A new confidence crept into Kerttu's heart; she knew she could stand up for her dreams.Et: Arvo, nähes oma õe sihikindlust, hakkas tema unistustest rohkem hoolima.En: Arvo, seeing his sister's determination, began to care more about her dreams.Et: Kerttu unistas juba järgmisest regatist, teades, et tema kõrval on alati perekond ja kogukond.En: Kerttu was already dreaming of the next regatta, knowing that her family and community would always be by her side.Et: Torm, 24. veebruari vaikuses, oli nende seiklus muutnud nad tugevamaks ja ühtsemaks kui kunagi varem.En: The storm, in the silence of February 24th, transformed their adventure, making them stronger and more united than ever before. Vocabulary Words:icy: jäineshore: ranniktrapped: lõksussandbar: liivamadalikrising: tõusisanxiously: murelikultresolute: kindlameelneensure: kindlustamawithstands: peab ...
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