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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,
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  • Tradition Meets Innovation at the Snowy Vastlapäev Festival

    Tradition Meets Innovation at the Snowy Vastlapäev Festival
    Jan 31 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Tradition Meets Innovation at the Snowy Vastlapäev Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-01-31-08-38-20-et Story Transcript:Et: Küla oli kaetud valge lumega.En: The village was covered in white snow.Et: Keskväljak säras värviliste tulukeste valgel.En: The central square glowed under the light of colorful little lights.Et: Vastlapäev oli kohe tulemas.En: Vastlapäev, the traditional sliding festival, was approaching fast.Et: Külainimesed valmistusid suureks festivaliks.En: The villagers were preparing for the big festival.Et: Kalev, küla tuntud meister, kõndis mööda kitsaid lumiseid tänavaid.En: Kalev, the village's well-known craftsman, walked along the narrow snowy streets.Et: Ta mõtles traditsioonide säilitamisele.En: He was contemplating the preservation of traditions.Et: "Mulle meeldib, kui asjad jäävad traditsiooniliseks," ütles Kalev endamisi.En: "I like it when things remain traditional," said Kalev to himself.Et: Ta hindas ausust ja kohalikke kombeid üle kõige.En: He valued honesty and local customs above all.Et: Kuid see aasta oli erinev.En: But this year was different.Et: Noor Maarja, energiline festivalikorraldaja, soovis muutusi.En: Young Maarja, the energetic festival organizer, desired changes.Et: Maarja ütles: "Peame jõudma noorteni, peame lisama midagi uut!"En: Maarja said, "We need to reach the young people, we need to add something new!"Et: Indrek, kohaliku talu peremees, oli sõbra Kalevi ja entusiastliku Maarja vahel.En: Indrek, the owner of the local farm, was caught between his friend Kalev and the enthusiastic Maarja.Et: Ta tahtis kõiki rahuldada ja olla abivalmis.En: He wanted to please everyone and be helpful.Et: Ühel õhtusel koosolekul kogunesid nad kõik külamaja saali.En: One evening, they all gathered in the village hall for a meeting.Et: Tuppa juhtis paks vaip, millelt tolm tantsis rõõmsalt, kui keegi sellele astus.En: The room was led by a thick carpet, which joyfully released dust whenever someone stepped on it.Et: Kalev istus vaikselt, kui Maarja hakkas oma plaane tutvustama.En: Kalev sat quietly as Maarja began to present her plans.Et: "Milline oleks, kui lisaksime festivalile moodsad tegevused?"En: "What if we added modern activities to the festival?"Et: pakkus Maarja.En: suggested Maarja.Et: Osa rahvast noogutas, ent Kalev kortsutas kulmu.En: Some of the crowd nodded, but Kalev furrowed his brow.Et: "Mis on halba vanades kombeis?"En: "What's wrong with the old customs?"Et: küsis Kalev.En: Kalev asked.Et: "Ühest härjasilmast supp ja rahulik liugu laskmine on olnud head aastatuhandeid."En: "A simple bowl of soup and peaceful sledding have been good for millennia."Et: Indrek köhatas.En: Indrek cleared his throat.Et: Ta tahtis rahu luua.En: He wanted to create peace.Et: "Ehk saame kombineerida?En: "Perhaps we can combine?Et: Mõned uued tegevused koos meie armsate traditsioonidega?En: Some new activities along with our beloved traditions?Et: Mis sina arvad, Kalev?"En: What do you think, Kalev?"Et: pakkus ta.En: he suggested.Et: Kalev mõtles sügavalt.En: Kalev pondered deeply.Et: Tema südamesse tungis kahtlus.En: Doubt crept into his heart.Et: Kas ta oli liiga kangekaelne?En: Was he being too stubborn?Et: Kas uus võib eksisteerida vana kõrval?En: Could the new exist alongside the old?Et: Maarja naeratas julgustavalt.En: Maarja smiled encouragingly.Et: "Püüame koos.En: "Let's try together.Et: Ma ei taha traditsioone hävitada.En: I don't want to destroy traditions.Et: Tahan neid lihtsalt täiendada."En: I just want to complement them."Et: Koosolekul läks arutelu tuliseks, kuid tasapisi leiti kesktee.En: The discussion at the meeting grew heated, but a middle ground was gradually found.Et: Oli aeg uskuda, et muutus võib olla hea.En: It was time to believe that change could be good.Et: Kalev nentis lõpuks: "Olgu, proovime."En: Finally, Kalev conceded: "Alright, let's try."Et: Festivalipäeval särasid öösel tähed nagu kunagi varem.En: On the festival day, stars shone like never before.Et: Lapsed ja vanemad sõitsid kõrvuti liulaskmisel.En: Children and parents rode side by side on the sledding hills.Et: Maarja uued tegevused leidsid samuti elu.En: Maarja's new activities also came to life.Et: Noored naersid ja õppisid ka traditsioonilisi mänge.En: Young people laughed and learned traditional games as well.Et: Kalev vaatles meeleolukat melu.En: Kalev observed the cheerful hustle and bustle.Et: Tema süda paisus rõõmust.En: His heart swelled with joy.Et: "Vaat, kõike saab koos," pomises Kalev.En: "See, everything can work together," murmured Kalev.Et: Ta leidis ootamatult rõõmu mõnest uuest asjast.En: He unexpectedly found joy in some new things.Et: Ta mõistis, et areng ja traditsioon saavad käsikäes käia.En: He realized that progress and tradition could go hand in hand.Et: Indrek naeratas, nähes, kuidas küla elas ja hingas ...
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  • Winter Wonder: Friendship Blooms at Tallinna Botaanikaaed

    Winter Wonder: Friendship Blooms at Tallinna Botaanikaaed
    Jan 30 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Winter Wonder: Friendship Blooms at Tallinna Botaanikaaed Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-01-30-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Tallinna Botaanikaaed oli talvel maagiline koht.En: Tallinna Botaanikaaed was a magical place in winter.Et: Lumi kattis kõik puhtalt ja elegantselt.En: Snow covered everything cleanly and elegantly.Et: Maarika armastas seda rahu, mida taimed talvel pakkusid.En: Maarika loved the peace that the plants offered in winter.Et: Täna tundis ta end veidi närvilisena, sest sõber Kristjan rääkis talle üllatusest.En: Today she felt a bit nervous because her friend Kristjan had spoken to her about a surprise.Et: Maarika ei teadnud, mis see võiks olla.En: Maarika didn’t know what it might be.Et: Juhan astus üle aia värava, kaamerasilm kaelas, valmis püüdma talve ilu.En: Juhan stepped through the garden gate, with a camera strap around his neck, ready to capture the beauty of winter.Et: Ta otsis ideaalset kaadrit, seda üht pilti, mis jäädvustaks lumega kaetud roheluse vaikuse.En: He was searching for the perfect shot, that one picture that would capture the silence of the snow-covered greenery.Et: Maarika ja Juhan kohtusid teel kivisillutise kõrval.En: Maarika and Juhan met on the path beside the cobblestones.Et: "Hei, kas oled Kristjani sõber?" küsis Juhan, pisut kõhklev.En: "Hey, are you Kristjan’s friend?" asked Juhan, somewhat hesitantly.Et: Maarika noogutas naeratades.En: Maarika nodded with a smile.Et: "Nii kena sellest aiast koos läbi käia," ütles Maarika.En: "It's so nice to walk through this garden together," said Maarika.Et: "Võin näidata veidraid talveõisi, kui sa tahad."En: "I can show you some unusual winter blooms if you want."Et: Juhan oli vaimustuses.En: Juhan was thrilled.Et: "Mulle meeldib jäädvustada haruldasi hetki.En: "I love capturing rare moments.Et: Eriti talvel."En: Especially in winter."Et: Nad kõndisid koos mööda kitsaid rajad, juteldes taimedest ja fotograafiast.En: They walked together along the narrow paths, chatting about plants and photography.Et: Maarika rääkis igast väikesest õiest, kuidas need trotsivad külma.En: Maarika spoke about each little bloom, how they defy the cold.Et: Juhan kuulatas huviga, pildistades lummavaid loodusvaateid.En: Juhan listened with interest, photographing enchanting views of nature.Et: Ilm jahenes, kuid nende vestlus püsis soe.En: The weather cooled, but their conversation remained warm.Et: Järgides Maarika juhendamist, jõudsid nad aia tagumisse ossa.En: Following Maarika’s guidance, they reached the back part of the garden.Et: Seal avanes nende ees erakordne vaatepilt: haruldane talveõis, mis säras valge lume taustal, kui paistis pilvede vahelt päike.En: There, an extraordinary sight unfolded before them: a rare winter flower, shining against the white snow, as the sun peeked through the clouds.Et: Maarika naeratas laialt.En: Maarika smiled broadly.Et: "Sellist ilu näeb harva."En: "Such beauty is rarely seen."Et: Juhan jäi hetkeks vaikseks, siis tegi klõpsu.En: Juhan was silent for a moment, then clicked the shutter.Et: "Täiuslik," ütles ta rahulolevalt.En: "Perfect," he said contentedly.Et: See ühine avastus muutis nende päeva.En: This shared discovery changed their day.Et: Nad vaatasid teineteisele otsa, mõistes, et see hetk oli midagi enamat kui lihtsalt jagatud huvi.En: They looked at each other, realizing that this moment was more than just a shared interest.Et: Maarika ulatas Juhanile visiitkaardi.En: Maarika handed Juhan a business card.Et: "Helista, kui sa soovid veel midagi koos teha," pakkus ta.En: "Call if you’d like to do something together again," she offered.Et: Juhan võttis selle vastu, naeratades laialt.En: Juhan accepted it, smiling widely.Et: "Kindlasti.En: "Definitely.Et: Hea meelega."En: I’d love to."Et: Nii lõppes nende talvine seiklus, kuid see oli alles algus.En: Thus ended their winter adventure, but it was only the beginning.Et: Maarika õppis hindama koostööd, mis tõi värske vaatenurga isegi vanadele asjadele.En: Maarika learned to appreciate collaboration, which brought a fresh perspective even to old things.Et: Ja nende süda oli täis uut lootust, mida nad pikaks ajaks mäletama kuidagi.En: And their hearts were filled with new hope, which they would remember for a long time. Vocabulary Words:botanical: botaanikaelegantly: elegantseltnervous: närvilisenaextraordinary: erakordneunusual: veidraidterrace: terrassecapturing: jäädvustadastrangely: kõhklevpeeking: paistisdelighted: rahulolevaltadventure: seikluscollaboration: koostöödbrightness: säraslandscapes: loodusvaateidsilently: vaikuseksguidance: juhendamiststraps: kaamerasilmhesitantly: kõhklevnarrow: kitsaidrarely: harvamoment: hetkventure: retkphotography: fotograafiastperspective: vaatenurganature: loodusblossom: õiesappreciate: hindamadiscovery: avastushope: lootustoffered: ...
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    14 mins
  • From Stage Fright to True Love: A Winter Tale of Courage

    From Stage Fright to True Love: A Winter Tale of Courage
    Jan 30 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: From Stage Fright to True Love: A Winter Tale of Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-01-30-08-38-20-et Story Transcript:Et: Viimsi Puhkekooli hoovis oli paks lumekiht.En: The courtyard of the Viimsi Holiday School was covered with a thick layer of snow.Et: Päike peegeldas säravalt valget maapinda ja puud olid raagus, justkui oodates kevadet.En: The sun brightly reflected off the white ground, and the trees were bare, as if waiting for spring.Et: Koolis valmistuti näidendiks "Tuhkatriinu".En: At the school, preparations were underway for the play "Cinderella."Et: Lapsed mängisid ja nautisid talvevaheaega, samal ajal kui teised kogunesid proovideks.En: The children played and enjoyed their winter break while others gathered for rehearsals.Et: Aurav kakaokruus aitas külma vastu.En: A steaming mug of cocoa helped fend off the cold.Et: Mati oli alati eemalehoidev.En: Mati was always reserved.Et: Näitlemine meeldis talle, kuid julgus jäi puudu.En: He liked acting, but he lacked the courage.Et: Sellest hoolimata teadis ta, et peab osalema.En: Nonetheless, he knew he had to participate.Et: Tema parim sõber Eerik oli kohati liiga kaitsev.En: His best friend Eerik was sometimes overly protective.Et: "Vaata, et sa liiga närvi ei lähe, Mati," manitses Eerik.En: "Make sure you don't get too nervous, Mati," advised Eerik.Et: Sel talvisel hommikul kohtus Mati Katriniga, uue koolikaaslasega.En: On this winter morning, Mati met Katrin, a new schoolmate.Et: Katrin oli särav ja avatud.En: Katrin was bright and open.Et: Ta märkas Mati vaikust ja kutsus teda juttu rääkima.En: She noticed Mati's silence and invited him to talk.Et: "Ma näen, et oled natuke mures.En: "I see you're a bit worried.Et: Kas sa kardad näitlemist?"En: Are you afraid of acting?"Et: küsis Katrin leebelt.En: Katrin asked gently.Et: Mati hingas sügavalt ja rääkis Katrinile oma hirmust.En: Mati took a deep breath and told Katrin about his fear.Et: "Mul on lihtsalt raske endasse uskuda," ütles ta.En: "I just find it hard to believe in myself," he said.Et: Katrin naeratas julgustavalt.En: Katrin smiled encouragingly.Et: "Ma aitan sind.En: "I’ll help you.Et: Me koos saame hakkama."En: We can do this together."Et: Päevad möödusid kiiresti.En: The days passed quickly.Et: Katrini ja Mati vahel kujunes sõprus.En: A friendship developed between Katrin and Mati.Et: Katrin julgustas Matit iga kord, andes talle jõudu ja enesekindlust.En: Katrin encouraged Mati every time, giving him strength and confidence.Et: Ta õpetas Matit rahulikult hingama ja mõtlema positiivselt.En: She taught Mati to breathe calmly and think positively.Et: Siis, ühel lumisel pärastlõunal, kogunesid kõik hoovi, et viimast proovi teha.En: Then, one snowy afternoon, everyone gathered in the courtyard for the final rehearsal.Et: Tuul oli jahe, kuid entusiasmi ei olnud puudu.En: The wind was chilly, but enthusiasm was not lacking.Et: Kui kätte jõudis Mati kord, seisis ta lume keskel ja unustas äkitselt sõnad.En: When it was Mati's turn, he stood in the snow and suddenly forgot the words.Et: Süda tagus nagu trumm.En: His heart pounded like a drum.Et: Katrin astus ette ja vaatas Mati poole.En: Katrin stepped forward and looked at Mati.Et: Tema pilk oli toetav.En: Her gaze was supportive.Et: "Sa saad hakkama, Mati!"En: "You can do it, Mati!"Et: hüüdis ta.En: she shouted.Et: See tõstis Mati meeleolu, ja ta suutis jätkata.En: This lifted Mati's spirits, and he was able to continue.Et: Kõik plaksutasid ja Mati naeratas esimest korda südamest.En: Everyone applauded, and Mati smiled genuinely for the first time.Et: Proov oli läbi, ja mõne päeva pärast oli sõbrapäev.En: The rehearsal was over, and a few days later it was Valentine's Day.Et: See tundus just õige hetk.En: It seemed like the perfect moment.Et: Mati otsustas, et peab Katrinile ütlema, mida tunneb.En: Mati decided he needed to tell Katrin how he felt.Et: Ta otsis võimaluse, kui nad kahekesi olid.En: He found an opportunity when they were alone.Et: "Katrin, sa oled mulle väga oluline.En: "Katrin, you mean a lot to me.Et: Tänu sinule saan ma hakkama paremini kui kunagi varem."En: Thanks to you, I'm doing better than ever."Et: Katrin naeratas vastu.En: Katrin smiled back.Et: "Mati, ka sina oled mulle tähtis.En: "Mati, you're important to me too.Et: Ma olen õnnelik, et sa minuga jagasid."En: I'm happy you shared this with me."Et: Nad mõistsid, et sõprusest oli saanud midagi enamat.En: They realized that their friendship had turned into something more.Et: Sõbrapäev tuli ja aasta möödudes uus kevad.En: Valentine's Day came, and a year later, a new spring arrived.Et: Mati oli muutunud.En: Mati had changed.Et: Ta oli kindlam ja julgem, õppinud usaldama teisi.En: He was more confident and braver, having learned to trust others.Et: Kõige olulisem - ta oli leidnud sõbra ja kaaslase.En: Most ...
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