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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.

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  • Katrin's Solo: A Christmas Magic Unveiling Her Brilliance

    Katrin's Solo: A Christmas Magic Unveiling Her Brilliance
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Katrin's Solo: A Christmas Magic Unveiling Her Brilliance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2025-12-22-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Tallinna vanalinn säras lume all, kui päikesekiired sillerdama hakkasid.En: Tallinna Old Town glistened under the snow as the sun rays began to shimmer.Et: Õhus oli tunda jõulumeeleolu, igas nurgatänavas olid üles seatud väikesed jõulutuled.En: There was a festive holiday mood in the air, with small Christmas lights set up on every corner street.Et: Kooli vana saal oli samuti ehitud – suur kuusk seisis nurgas, ehitud punaste ja kuldsete ehetega.En: The old school hall was also decorated – a large fir tree stood in the corner, adorned with red and gold ornaments.Et: Katrin seisis laval ja vaatas peeglite taha.En: Katrin stood on the stage and looked behind the mirrors.Et: Ta nägi seal peegeldust, aga ei olnud päris kindel, kes see seal oli.En: She saw a reflection there but wasn't quite sure who it was.Et: Ta oli alati olnud osa taustast, kunagi mitte keskpunktis.En: She had always been part of the background, never the center of attention.Et: Lavade taga kisas keegi Liisa järel, kes naeratas heledalt ja lehvitas kõigile.En: Behind the scenes, someone was calling after Liisa, who smiled brightly and waved to everyone.Et: Liisa, alati särav ja enesekindel, paistis silma nii laval kui elus.En: Liisa, always radiant and confident, stood out both on stage and in life.Et: Katrin aga unistas, et ka tema suudaks ükskord särada.En: But Katrin dreamed that she could also shine one day.Et: "Kas sa proovid seekord soolot?"En: "Are you going to try a solo this time?"Et: pakkus Mihkel, kui ta tuli laval olevaid helikettaid seadistama.En: suggested Mihkel as he came to adjust the sound disks on the stage.Et: Katrin raputas pead, aga tema sees oli väike soov.En: Katrin shook her head, but there was a small desire inside her.Et: Ta soovis seda, kuid kartis sama palju.En: She wanted it but feared it just as much.Et: Kartis vigu ja pettumust.En: She feared mistakes and disappointment.Et: Õhtul, kui hoone hakkas vaiksemaks jääma, kuulis Katrin midagi ootamatut.En: In the evening, as the building began to quiet down, Katrin heard something unexpected.Et: Ta möödus garderoobidest, kui kuulis Liisat rääkimas: "Katrin on tegelikult väga hea.En: She passed by the dressing rooms when she heard Liisa saying: "Katrin is actually very good.Et: Ta võiks soolot teha."En: She could do a solo."Et: Katrin seisis seal, tundes nii üllatust kui rõõmu.En: Katrin stood there, feeling both surprised and delighted.Et: Järgmisel hommikul otsustas Katrin end proovile panna.En: The next morning, Katrin decided to challenge herself.Et: Ta läks direktorite juurde ja ütles: "Ma soovin teha soolot."En: She went to the directors and said, "I wish to do a solo."Et: Direktorid noogutasid rahulolevalt, ja Liisa kallistas teda soojalt.En: The directors nodded approvingly, and Liisa hugged her warmly.Et: Viimase proovipäeva õhtul libisesid särasüdamikud lavale.En: On the evening of the final rehearsal day, shimmering hearts glided onto the stage.Et: Katrin seisis laval, silmad pingil istuvate sõprade peal.En: Katrin stood on the stage, her eyes on her friends sitting on the benches.Et: Tuba seisis tervelgelt lume vaikuses, kui Katrin esimene noot kõlas.En: The room stood still in the silence of the snow as Katrin's first note resounded.Et: Nagu lumehelves taevas, liugles tema hääl üle saali.En: Like a snowflake in the sky, her voice glided over the hall.Et: Kui Katrin lõpetas, oli hetkeline vaikus, enne kui aplaus täitis ruumi.En: When Katrin finished, there was a momentary silence before applause filled the room.Et: Ta vanemad ja sõbrad naeratasid laval olevale Katrinile.En: Her parents and friends smiled at Katrin on the stage.Et: Ta süda puperdas, aga rõõm hõljus nagu täheke tema sees.En: Her heart fluttered, but joy floated inside her like a little star.Et: Katrin naeratas, tundes end lõpuks enda nahas mugavalt.En: Katrin smiled, finally feeling comfortable in her own skin.Et: See õhtu oli teistsugune.En: That evening was different.Et: Katrin mõistis, et oli alati olnud tugevat toetust.En: Katrin realized she had always had strong support.Et: Seekord oli ta ennast ületanud ja leidnud uue enesekindluse.En: This time she had surpassed herself and found new confidence.Et: Ja nii, väikeses vanalinna koolis, lasi üks tüdruk oma unistustel lennata ja särada jõuluvalguses.En: And so, in a small school in the Old Town, one girl let her dreams fly and shine in the Christmas light. Vocabulary Words:glistened: särasshimmer: sillerdamafestive: jõulumeeleoluadorned: ehitudreflection: peegeldusbackground: taustastradiant: säravconfident: enesekindelrehearsal: proovipäevashimmering: särasüdamikudscenes: lavadeunexpected: ootamatutdelighted: rõõmuapprove: rahulolevaltsurpassed: ...
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  • Mati's Starry Triumph: Redefining Traditions in Tartu

    Mati's Starry Triumph: Redefining Traditions in Tartu
    Dec 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Mati's Starry Triumph: Redefining Traditions in Tartu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2025-12-22-08-38-20-et Story Transcript:Et: Tartu toomkiriku kellad helisesid pehmelt, kajades üle lumise linnaväljaku.En: The bells of the Tartu cathedral rang softly, echoing over the snowy town square.Et: Oli jõuluaeg, ja platsil oli suur kokkamisvõistlus.En: It was Christmastime, and there was a large cooking competition in the square.Et: Kogu Tartu ootas pikisilmi Mati küpsiseid.En: All of Tartu eagerly awaited Mati's cookies.Et: Mati oli armas ja sõbralik pagar, kuigi tihti unustaja.En: Mati was a kind and friendly baker, although often forgetful.Et: Sel aastal soovis ta kindlasti võita jõulu-küpsetisvõistluse.En: This year, he certainly wanted to win the Christmas baking contest.Et: Tema erilise näputööks olid piparkoogid.En: His special craft was gingerbread.Et: Aga sel aastal juhtus midagi teistsugust.En: But this year, something different happened.Et: Mati valmistas piparkoogid, mis polnud südamekujulised, vaid tähekujulised.En: Mati made gingerbread cookies that were not heart-shaped, but star-shaped.Et: Ta oli unustanud õige vormi.En: He had forgotten the correct mold.Et: Läbi püstise lumetormi jõudis Mati oma küpsistega platsile.En: Through the upright snowstorm, Mati reached the square with his cookies.Et: Tema kõrval seisid sõbrad Liina ja Peeter, julgustades teda.En: Next to him stood friends Liina and Peeter, encouraging him.Et: "Sa saad sellega hakkama," sosistas Liina.En: "You can do it," whispered Liina.Et: Peeter noogutas julgustavalt.En: Peeter nodded encouragingly.Et: Kui Mati oma küpsised lauale pani, muigasid kohtunikud.En: When Mati placed his cookies on the table, the judges smirked.Et: Nad eelistasid traditsioonilisi südameid.En: They preferred traditional hearts.Et: "Miks tähed, mitte südamed?"En: "Why stars, not hearts?"Et: küsis vanim kohtunik kulm kortsus.En: asked the oldest judge with furrowed brows.Et: Mati hingas sügavalt sisse.En: Mati took a deep breath.Et: Ta otsustas oma vea omaks võtta.En: He decided to own his mistake.Et: "Tähed on teejuhtideks, nagu meie rajad on," ütles Mati pilku tõstes.En: "Stars are guides, like our paths are," said Mati, raising his gaze.Et: "Me tähistame oma tee leidmist ja uut loovat viisi!"En: "We celebrate finding our way and a new creative path!"Et: Rahvas ümberringi kuulas tähelepanelikult.En: The crowd around listened attentively.Et: Liina ja Peeter plaksutasid, nakatades teisi kaasa elama.En: Liina and Peeter clapped, inspiring others to join in.Et: Hõbemantlites tuules helisevad talvised helid andsid juurde erilist kõla.En: The winter sounds ringing in the wind gave it a special resonance.Et: "Lase käia, Mati!"En: "Go ahead, Mati!"Et: hüüdsid paljud hääled.En: shouted many voices.Et: "Uuenduslikkusele hoida tuleb!"En: "We must uphold innovation!"Et: Kohtunikud nägid, kuidas publik rõõmustas.En: The judges saw how the audience was delighted.Et: Nad naeratasid lõpuks leebuvate nägudega.En: They finally smiled with softening faces.Et: "Ehk oleme valinud liiga kaua ainult traditsioone," ütles üks kohtunikest.En: "Perhaps we've chosen only traditions for too long," said one of the judges.Et: "Inimesed hindavad uuenduslikkust."En: "People appreciate innovation."Et: Mati naeratas.En: Mati smiled.Et: Tema süda täitis õnne, et tema looming oli hinnatud.En: His heart was filled with joy that his creation was appreciated.Et: Ta ei võitnud peapreemiat, kuid sai loovuse eriauhinna.En: He didn't win the grand prize, but received a special award for creativity.Et: See tundus ilusamgi.En: It felt even more beautiful.Et: Mati mõistis, et erinemine pole hirmutav, vaid ilus.En: Mati understood that being different is not frightening, but beautiful.Et: Lumised tähed särasid jõulupuu kohal, justkui kinnitades, et oma teed leida on alati võimalik.En: The snowy stars sparkled above the Christmas tree, as if confirming that it's always possible to find one's own path. Vocabulary Words:cathedral: toomkirikrang: helisesidechoing: kajadessquare: linnaaukeagerly: pikisilmifriendly: sõbralikbaker: pagarforgetful: unustajacontest: võistluscraft: näputöögingerbread: piparkoogidheart-shaped: südamekujulisedstar-shaped: tähekujulisedmold: vormiupright: püstiseencouraging: julgustadeswhispered: sosistassmirked: muigasidfurrowed: kortsusgaze: pilkuattentively: tähelepanelikultresonance: kõlainnovation: uuenduslikkusdelighted: rõõmustassoftening: leebuvateappreciate: hindavadcreation: loomingfrightening: hirmutavsparkled: särasidconfirming: kinnitades
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  • Christmas Magic in Tallinn: Gifts & Friendship Story

    Christmas Magic in Tallinn: Gifts & Friendship Story
    Dec 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Christmas Magic in Tallinn: Gifts & Friendship Story Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2025-12-21-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Tallinna raekoja platsil oli jõulumeeleolu täies hoos.En: In the Tallinna town hall square, the Christmas atmosphere was in full swing.Et: Lumi kattis vanad kivikäänud teed ning õhk oli täis piparkookide ja kuuse lõhna.En: Snow covered the old cobblestone roads, and the air was filled with the scent of gingerbread and fir trees.Et: Maarja ja Juhan jalutasid aeglaselt läbi rahvarohke turu.En: Maarja and Juhan walked slowly through the crowded market.Et: "Maarja, ära kiirusta," ütles Juhan.En: "Maarja, don't rush," said Juhan.Et: Tema hääl oli lõbus ja rahulik.En: His voice was cheerful and calm.Et: "Meil on terve päev ees."En: "We have the whole day ahead of us."Et: Maarja vaatas oma ostunimekirja.En: Maarja looked at her shopping list.Et: Iga lahtise kingapoe juures peatus ta, murede pilk näol.En: She stopped at every open shoe store, a worried look on her face.Et: "Ma tahan leida täiuslikke kingitusi," vastas ta närviliselt.En: "I want to find the perfect gifts," she replied nervously.Et: Just siis astus Reet nende juurde.En: Just then, Reet approached them.Et: "Maarja!En: "Maarja!Et: Juhan!"En: Juhan!"Et: hüüdis ta rõõmsalt.En: she exclaimed happily.Et: "Teid pole ammu näinud!"En: "I haven't seen you in ages!"Et: Maarja naeratas Reeda nähes.En: Maarja smiled upon seeing Reet.Et: "Reet!En: "Reet!Et: Mis sa teed siin?"En: What are you doing here?"Et: "Lihtsalt naudin jõuluturgu.En: "Just enjoying the Christmas market.Et: Kas sa ostad kingitusi?"En: Are you shopping for gifts?"Et: küsis Reet.En: Reet asked.Et: "Külluslikult," vastas Maarja.En: "Abundantly," Maarja replied.Et: "Aga ma tunnen alati survet leida midagi erilist."En: "But I always feel the pressure to find something special."Et: Juhan lõikas vahele.En: Juhan cut in.Et: "Miks sa ei proovi lihtsalt nautida?En: "Why not just try to enjoy it?Et: Glögg ja käsitsi tehtud kaunistused - need on ju jõuluturul parimad."En: Glögg and handmade decorations—they're the best part of the Christmas market."Et: Maarja hingas sügavalt sisse.En: Maarja took a deep breath.Et: "Võib-olla on sul õigus.En: "Maybe you're right.Et: Las ma proovin."En: Let me try."Et: Maarja sõi sooja piparkooki ja imetles jõulutuledes sütel jäälaternaid.En: Maarja ate a warm gingerbread cookie and admired the ice lanterns lit by Christmas lights.Et: Ta hakkas esimest korda lõdvestuma.En: She began to relax for the first time.Et: Äkitselt märkas Maarja, et tema nimekiri oli kadunud.En: Suddenly, Maarja noticed her list was missing.Et: Ta muutus taas ärevaks.En: She became anxious again.Et: "Ma kaotasin kõik oma märkmed!"En: "I lost all my notes!"Et: ütles ta paanikas.En: she said, panicking.Et: Reet pani lohutuslikult käe tema õlale.En: Reet placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.Et: "Võib-olla aitab see sind."En: "Maybe this will help you."Et: Kui nad kõik koos edasi jalutasid, peatus Reet vana ehtelauda juures.En: As they walked on together, Reet stopped at an old jewelry stand.Et: "Vaata neid!"En: "Look at these!"Et: ütles ta.En: she said.Et: Maarja nägi väikest hõbedast ripatsit, millele oli graveeritud lumemari.En: Maarja saw a small silver pendant engraved with a snowberry.Et: See meenutas talle lapsepõlve ja pikki talveõhtuid.En: It reminded her of childhood and long winter evenings.Et: "See on see, mida ma otsin," sosistas Maarja tänulikult.En: "This is what I'm looking for," Maarja whispered gratefully.Et: Jõuluturult lahkudes oli Maarja kergendustunne.En: As they left the Christmas market, Maarja felt a sense of relief.Et: Tema käes olevad kingitused tundusid erakordsed ja Reetiga koos veedetud aeg oli hindamatu.En: The gifts in her hands seemed extraordinary, and the time spent with Reet was invaluable.Et: Maarja naeratas.En: Maarja smiled.Et: Tal olid mitte ainult täiuslikud kingitused, vaid ka uus vaatenurk.En: Not only did she have the perfect gifts, but also a new perspective.Et: Elu ei pidanud olema planeeritud.En: Life didn't have to be planned.Et: Mõnikord, kui sa lõdvestad ja avatud oled, leiavad parimad asjad ise tee sinu juurde.En: Sometimes, when you relax and remain open, the best things find their way to you. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: meeleolucobblestone: kivikäänudgingerbread: piparkookfir: kuuskcheerful: lõbuscrowded: rahvarohkeworried: muredeexclaimed: hüüdisabundantly: külluslikultpressure: survedecorations: kaunistusedadmired: imetlesanxious: ärevcomforting: lohutuslikultengraved: graveeritudpendant: ripatssnowberry: lumemarigratefully: tänulikultvaluable: hindamatuextraordinary: erakordnechildhood: lapsepõlvelanterns: laternaidperspective: vaatenurkrelief: kergendustunnenervously: närviliseltscent: lõhnaplanned: planeeritudbreath: sissereminded: meenutasspending: ...
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