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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,
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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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  • Trust Tested: Weathering the Storm in a Hidden Bunker

    Trust Tested: Weathering the Storm in a Hidden Bunker
    Feb 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Trust Tested: Weathering the Storm in a Hidden Bunker Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-13-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Lumi tuiskas metsikult väljaspool maa-alust punkrit, kus Mihkel, Kaia ja Tõnu leidsid end vastamisi istumas.En: Snow was swirling wildly outside the underground bunker where Mihkel, Kaia, and Tõnu found themselves sitting opposite one another.Et: Mihkli pilk liikus ettevaatlikult üle pimeda ruumi.En: Mihkel's gaze moved cautiously across the dark room.Et: Punkri seinad tundusid neile peaaegu surmavalt kitsad, samal ajal kui tuul möllas vihaselt väljaspool.En: The bunker walls felt almost deadly tight to them while the wind raged fiercely outside.Et: Tõnu, karm ja umbusklik, istus nurgas.En: Tõnu, stern and distrustful, sat in the corner.Et: Tema käed olid kindlalt rinnal risti, näidates, et iga sõna peab olema tõsine.En: His arms were firmly crossed over his chest, indicating that every word must be serious.Et: Mihkel soovis saada peavarju lumetormist, aga Tõnut polnud kerge veenda.En: Mihkel wanted shelter from the snowstorm, but Tõnu was not easy to convince.Et: "Me vajame kohta, kus olla, kuni torm möödub," alustas Mihkel.En: "We need a place to stay until the storm passes," began Mihkel.Et: Ta ei öelnud sõnagi rohkem.En: He said not a word more.Et: Tõnu tõstis kulmu.En: Tõnu raised an eyebrow.Et: "Miks ma peaksin teid usaldama?"En: "Why should I trust you?"Et: Tema hääl oli tõsine ja kahtlustav.En: His voice was serious and suspicious.Et: Mihkel sügavalt hingas.En: Mihkel took a deep breath.Et: "Ma tean midagi, mis võib sulle kasulik olla," ütles ta vaikselt.En: "I know something that might be useful to you," he said quietly.Et: Tema sõnad olid täis tõsidust ja lootust.En: His words were full of seriousness and hope.Et: Kaia vaatas murelikult Mihkli poole, kui Tõnu uurivalt silmad nende peal peatus.En: Kaia looked worriedly at Mihkel as Tõnu's scrutinizing eyes paused on them.Et: "Mis see on, mida sa tead?"En: "What is it that you know?"Et: küsis Tõnu lõpuks, huvitatult, aga skeptiliselt.En: asked Tõnu finally, interested yet skeptical.Et: "Seal on varjatud koht, kuhu keegi veel polnud sattunud," seletab Mihkel.En: "There is a hidden place where no one has been yet," Mihkel explained.Et: "Ma võin sulle öelda, kuidas seda leida.En: "I can tell you how to find it.Et: See on varjatud ja toiduga täidetud."En: It's hidden and stocked with food."Et: Pinge punkris tõusis.En: The tension in the bunker rose.Et: Kaia hoidis hinge kinni.En: Kaia held her breath.Et: See oli risk, aga Mihkel teadis, et pidi proovima.En: It was a risk, but Mihkel knew he had to try.Et: Ta ei saanud lubada, et nad külmaks kuidagi jäävad.En: He couldn't allow them to remain out in the cold.Et: "Kui sa valetad..." alustas Tõnu, sõnad ähvardavana õhus ripnedes.En: "If you're lying..." began Tõnu, his words hanging threateningly in the air.Et: "Ma ei valeta," ütles Mihkel kindlalt.En: "I'm not lying," Mihkel said firmly.Et: "See on tõsi.En: "It's true.Et: Sügav metsas, vanade rehade lähedal."En: Deep in the forest, near the old rakes."Et: Tõnu silmis vilksatas midagi.En: Something flickered in Tõnu's eyes.Et: Huvi või usaldus?En: Interest or trust?Et: Raske öelda.En: Hard to say.Et: Vaikus täitis ruumi, kõikehaarav ja pingeline.En: Silence filled the room, all-encompassing and tense.Et: Lõpuks, justkui kaaludes kõiki plusse ja miinuseid, noogutas Tõnu aeglaselt.En: Finally, as if weighing all the pros and cons, Tõnu nodded slowly.Et: "Olgu.En: "Alright.Et: Te võite jääda."En: You can stay."Et: Kergus langes üle Kaia ja Mihkli.En: A sense of relief descended over Kaia and Mihkel.Et: Vaatamata pingele, olid nad pääsenud tormist.En: Despite the tension, they were spared from the storm.Et: Ülespoole suunatud näod vihjasid, et lootus pole veel kadunud.En: The upward faces hinted that hope was not yet lost.Et: Kuigi nende vaheline usaldus oli habras nagu jää, õppis Mihkel, et ausus ja strateegia võivad murda ka kõige paksemad jääkihid.En: Although the trust between them was as fragile as ice, Mihkel learned that honesty and strategy could break through even the thickest layers of ice.Et: Mõnikord riskides avaneb ikka võimalus ehitada ajutisi sildu, mida on ellujäämiseks hädasti vaja.En: Sometimes by taking risks, there's still a chance to build temporary bridges desperately needed for survival.Et: Punkri seinad hoidsid neid kaitstuna mässava talvetormi eest, vähemalt täna ööseks.En: The bunker walls kept them protected from the raging winter storm, at least for tonight.Et: Väljas möllas veel torm, aga sees oli rahu.En: Outside, the storm still raged, but inside there was peace. Vocabulary Words:swirling: tuiskasbunker: punkergaze: pilkcautiously: ettevaatlikultstern: karmdistrustful: umbusklikfiercely: vihaseltstorm: tormsuspicious: ...
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  • Secrets of the Past: Unraveling Our Grandmother's Legacy

    Secrets of the Past: Unraveling Our Grandmother's Legacy
    Feb 13 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Secrets of the Past: Unraveling Our Grandmother's Legacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-13-08-38-20-et Story Transcript:Et: Talvine tuul ulus läbi Tallinna tänavate, kui Kertu, Marten ja Aino astusid sügavale vana maa-aluse punkri sügavusse.En: The winter wind howled through the streets of Tallinn as Kertu, Marten, and Aino walked deep into the depths of the old underground bunker.Et: Seal lõhnas see endiselt aegade järele; vanad fotod rippusid seintel ja ajahõngulised esemed kaunistasid ruumi hämaralt valgustatud nurki.En: It still smelled of times past; old photos hung on the walls and time-worn items adorned the dimly lit corners of the room.Et: See punker, mis oli põlvest põlve edasi antud, peitis endas rohkem mälestusi kui keegi suudaks arvata.En: This bunker, passed down from generation to generation, held more memories than anyone could imagine.Et: Täna pühitsesid nad vanaema mälestust, kelle julgust nad kõik imetlesid.En: Today, they were honoring their grandmother's memory, whose courage they all admired.Et: Kertu, vaikne ja mõtlik, hoidis oma kätte vanaema päevikut.En: Kertu, quiet and thoughtful, held her grandmother's diary in her hands.Et: "Selline oli meie vanaema," alustas Kertu, "ta oli tugev, tark ja alati valmis teisi kaitsma."En: "This was our grandmother," Kertu began, "she was strong, smart, and always ready to protect others."Et: Marten istus käed rinnal risti, veidi skeptilise pilguga.En: Marten sat with his arms crossed, a slightly skeptical look in his eyes.Et: Tema mõtted olid mujal, võib-olla põnevamatest seiklustest, mis teda huvitaksid.En: His thoughts were elsewhere, perhaps on more exciting adventures that would interest him.Et: Aino, vanem ja rahulikum, jälgis neid passiivselt, olles valmis vajadusel vahendama.En: Aino, older and calmer, observed them passively, ready to mediate if necessary.Et: "Kertu," ütles Marten lõpuks, "miks me peame alati rääkima samadest vanadest lugudest?En: "Kertu," Marten finally said, "why do we always have to talk about the same old stories?Et: See on ajalugu.En: It's history.Et: Mis see tänapäeva meile tähendab?"En: What does it mean to us today?"Et: Kertu hingas sügavalt sisse ja rääkis lugu.En: Kertu took a deep breath and told a story.Et: "Vanaema aitas peita peresid ja varjas neid vaenlaste eest.En: "Grandmother helped hide families and shielded them from enemies.Et: Ühel hetkel leidsid nad end ühte keldrisse nagu siin, hirmul ja teadmatuses.En: At one point, they found themselves in a cellar like this, afraid and uncertain.Et: Ta süda oli täis vaprust ja lootust.En: Her heart was full of bravery and hope.Et: Ta andis neile jõudu elada edasi."En: She gave them the strength to keep going."Et: Marten kuulas, vaikselt.En: Marten listened quietly.Et: Kertu hääl oli tasane, kuid kindel.En: Kertu's voice was soft but steady.Et: Ta vaatas ümberringi – seintel rippuvat vanaema pilti, nurgas seisvat antiikset lampi, mida vanaema süütas oma lugedes öisel ajal.En: He looked around—the picture of their grandmother hanging on the wall, the antique lamp in the corner that their grandmother lit when she read at night.Et: Midagi tema sees muutus.En: Something inside him shifted.Et: "Võib-olla see on rohkem kui lihtsalt vana lugu," pomises Marten.En: "Maybe it's more than just an old story," Marten murmured.Et: Ta mõistis, et need lood olid osa temast, nagu ka tema pere.En: He understood that these stories were a part of him, just like his family.Et: Aino naeratas.En: Aino smiled.Et: "See oli ju me vanaema, meie veri," lisas ta soojalt.En: "It was our grandmother, our blood," she added warmly.Et: Lõpuks, naer ja rõõm täitis punkri.En: Finally, laughter and joy filled the bunker.Et: Need vanad lood ühendasid neid isiklikul moel, muutes iga hetk väärtuslikuks.En: These old stories connected them on a personal level, making every moment valuable.Et: Marten pöördus Kertu poole.En: Marten turned to Kertu.Et: "Võib-olla järgmisel aastal võiksime seda teha jälle minu juures," pakkus ta.En: "Maybe next year we could do this at my place," he suggested.Et: Siblinud olid ühte hoidnud ning sai sellest talvisest koosviibimisest veelgi tugevam.En: The siblings had held onto each other tightly, and this winter gathering had made them even stronger.Et: Marten mõistis lõpuks vanaemast ja traditsioonidest tõusnud jõu.En: Marten finally understood the strength that arose from their grandmother and their traditions.Et: Kertu oli rahul — nad olid koos, nad olid pere ja nad jagasid väärtuslikku pärandit, mis neid kõiki sidus.En: Kertu was content—they were together, they were family, and they shared a precious legacy that bonded them all. Vocabulary Words:howled: ulusbunker: punkerdimly: hämaraltadorned: kaunistasidcourage: julgusdiary: päeviksceptical: skeptilisemediate: vahendamabreathe: hingashielded: ...
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    14 mins
  • A Wintry Lesson: How Fumbling Turned Into Friendship

    A Wintry Lesson: How Fumbling Turned Into Friendship
    Feb 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: A Wintry Lesson: How Fumbling Turned Into Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Kaarel vaatas läbi udu klaasi, jälgides kuidas lumehelbed õrnalt maapinnale langesid.En: Kaarel looked through the misted glass, watching how the snowflakes gently fell to the ground.Et: Oli talve keskel, ja nende klass külastas lumega kaetud välihaiglat Eesti maapiirkonnas.En: It was mid-winter, and their class was visiting a snow-covered field hospital in the Estonian countryside.Et: Vana haigla hoone eristus lumest, oma valgete seintega, kerge suits tõusmas korstnast, justkui vanaema hubasest köögist.En: The old hospital building stood out against the snow, with its white walls, a light smoke rising from the chimney, as if from grandma’s cozy kitchen.Et: Selles haiglas õppisid nad esmaabi ja inimkeha anatoomiat.En: In this hospital, they were learning first aid and human anatomy.Et: Klass oli kogunenud väike, kuid hubases ruumis.En: The class had gathered in a small but cozy room.Et: Seinu kaunistasid vanad anatoomilised plakatid ja toolid olid paigutatud ringi.En: The walls were adorned with old anatomical posters, and the chairs were arranged in a circle.Et: Keskküttega ruum pakkus külmadesse õhtutesse soojust.En: The centrally heated room provided warmth on the cold evenings.Et: Uksel ilutses punane rist, mis andis aimu koha tähtsusest.En: A red cross adorned the door, hinting at the importance of the place.Et: Kaarel oli alatasa vaikselt istudes, tema süda tagus kiiresti.En: Kaarel sat quietly, his heart pounding quickly.Et: Ta vaatas Liinat, kes naeratas ja paar pinget eemal Mihkliga vestles.En: He watched Liina, who smiled and chatted with Mihkel a few seats away.Et: Liina oli alati elav ja särav, alati valmis õppima ja aitama.En: Liina was always lively and bright, always ready to learn and help.Et: Kaarel mõtles, et täna on tema võimalus muljet avaldada.En: Kaarel thought today might be his chance to impress her.Et: Nad istusid ja ootasid, kui õpetaja selgitas esmaabi põhitõdesid.En: They sat and waited as the teacher explained the basics of first aid.Et: Mitte kaugel nendest, tõusis Mihkel, olles klassi kõige enesekindlam õpilane.En: Not far from them, Mihkel, the most confident student in the class, stood up.Et: Kaareli parim sõber ja suurem tease.En: Kaarel's best friend and biggest tease.Et: "Kaarel," kutsus Mihkel üle klassi, "näita meile, kuidas sidet panna!"En: "Kaarel," called Mihkel across the class, "show us how to apply a bandage!"Et: Kaarel punastas, tundes kuidas kõik pilgud pöördusid tema poole.En: Kaarel blushed, feeling all eyes turn towards him.Et: Tema kurk kuivatas, ent Liina uudishimulik pilk andis talle julguse.En: His throat dried up, yet Liina's curious gaze gave him courage.Et: Ta astus ettepoole, käed veidi värisemas.En: He stepped forward, hands slightly trembling.Et: "Olgu, ma proovin," ütles ta vaikselt, kui õpetaja ulatas talle sidemega.En: "Okay, I'll try," he said quietly, as the teacher handed him the bandage.Et: Kaarel hakkas näitama, kuid siis juhtus midagi ootamatut.En: Kaarel began to demonstrate, but then something unexpected happened.Et: Tema käed komistasid, side libises talle sõrmedelt ning maandus just Liina jalgade ette.En: His hands fumbled, the bandage slipped from his fingers and landed right at Liina's feet.Et: Liina vaatas üles Kaareli poole, naeratus mänglemas tema huulil.En: Liina looked up at Kaarel, a playful smile on her lips.Et: "Kas ma saan aidata?"En: "Can I help?"Et: pakkus Liina, kummardudes, et side üles korjata.En: offered Liina, bending down to pick up the bandage.Et: Kaareli põsed läksid veel punasemaks, kuid ta naeris koos temaga.En: Kaarel's cheeks turned even redder, but he laughed along with her.Et: Üllatuslikult hakkas Kaarel tundma end rohkem kindlalt.En: Surprisingly, Kaarel started to feel more confident.Et: Kaarel võttis side tagasi, ja Liina juhendamisega hakkas uuesti.En: Kaarel took the bandage back, and with Liina's guidance, he began again.Et: Seekord oli tema käitumine palju stabiilsem, ja ta suutis ülesande korralikult lõpetada.En: This time his actions were much more stable, and he managed to complete the task properly.Et: Liina vaatas Kaarelit kiirates: "Hästi tehtud, Kaarel!"En: Liina looked at Kaarel, beaming: "Well done, Kaarel!"Et: Sellel hetkel mõistis Kaarel, et tema väike ebaõnnestumine oli muutnud olukorra.En: At that moment, Kaarel realized that his little mishap had changed the situation.Et: Liina naerule avanes tema enda naeratus.En: Liina's laughter brought out his own smile.Et: Midagi nende kahe vahel klikkis, ja Kaarel tajus, et võibolla polegi ta tunded ühepoolsed.En: Something clicked between the two, and Kaarel sensed that maybe his feelings weren't one-sided.Et: Kui klass hakkas valmistuma lahkumiseks, said Kaarel ja Liina veel ...
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