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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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  • Marek's Snowy Valentine: An Unexpected Encounter

    Marek's Snowy Valentine: An Unexpected Encounter
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Marek's Snowy Valentine: An Unexpected Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-02-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Karge talveõhtu kattis ülikooli ühiselamu ümbruse lumega.En: A crisp winter evening covered the surroundings of the university dormitory with snow.Et: Mareki tuba oli soe ja hubane, mis tegi õppimise veidi mugavamaks.En: Marek's room was warm and cozy, making studying a bit more comfortable.Et: Kuid sel õhtul ei suutnud Marek keskenduda, mõtted keerlesid magusa Liisa ümber.En: But that evening, Marek couldn't concentrate; thoughts swirled around the sweet Liisa.Et: Lähenes valentinipäev ja Marekil oli plaanis Liisat üllatada.En: Valentine's Day was approaching, and Marek planned to surprise Liisa.Et: Ta oli otsustanud leida kingituse, mis jagaks tema tundeid ilma liiga pealetükkiv olemata.En: He had decided to find a gift that would share his feelings without being too forward.Et: Pärast palju mõtlemist otsustas Marek minna kohalikku toidupoodi hilisõhtul, kui inimesi oli vähe.En: After much thought, Marek decided to go to the local grocery store late at night when there were fewer people.Et: Nii pidi ta vältima ootamatut kohtumist Liisaga, kes oli samuti ühiselamu elanik.En: This way, he hoped to avoid an unexpected encounter with Liisa, who was also a resident of the dormitory.Et: Väljas oli külm, Marek tõmbas mantli tihedamalt ümber ja sisenes poe eredasse valgusesse.En: Outside, it was cold; Marek pulled his coat tighter around himself and entered the store's bright lights.Et: Kitsad vahekäigud olid täidetud kõige vajalikuga: suupisted, meened, postkaardid.En: The narrow aisles were filled with essentials: snacks, souvenirs, postcards.Et: Marek asus kohe otsima midagi erilist - hoolikalt valitud kommikarpi ja kaunist postkaarti.En: Marek immediately began searching for something special—a carefully chosen box of chocolates and a beautiful postcard.Et: Sisemiselt närvis, lootis ta mitte kedagi tuttavat kohata.En: Nervous inside, he hoped not to meet anyone familiar.Et: Ometi märkas ta äkki osturiiulite vahel Kaarelit, nende ühisel sõpra.En: Yet suddenly, he noticed Kaarel, their mutual friend, between the shopping shelves.Et: Kaarel tervitas Marekit entusiastlikult.En: Kaarel greeted Marek enthusiastically.Et: "Nii hilja poes?En: "Shopping so late?Et: Otsid midagi konkreetset?"En: Looking for something specific?"Et: Marek naeratas kohmetult.En: Marek smiled awkwardly.Et: "Jah, otsin Liisale kingitust.En: "Yeah, I'm looking for a gift for Liisa.Et: Aga pole kindel, mida osta."En: But I'm not sure what to get."Et: "Noh, sul on õigus," ütles Kaarel.En: "Well, you're right," said Kaarel.Et: "Midagi lihtsat, aga südamlikku."En: "Something simple but heartfelt."Et: Marek noogutas ja valis välja rooside kujutisega postkaardi ja kvaliteetsed šokolaadikommid.En: Marek nodded and picked a postcard with an image of roses and high-quality chocolates.Et: See tundus ideaalne kombinatsioon - mitte liiga palju, aga samas südamlik.En: It seemed like the perfect combination—not too much, but still heartfelt.Et: Kassas, just kui Marek hakkas makset sooritama, kuulis ta kellegi samme ja tuttavat häält.En: At the checkout, just as Marek was about to pay, he heard someone's footsteps and a familiar voice.Et: See oli Liisa, kes astus rõõmsalt poest sisse.En: It was Liisa, who walked gladly into the store.Et: Marek muutus ärevaks ja pani kinni kingituse, kuid samas teadis, et nüüd on aeg tegutseda.En: Marek became anxious and quickly closed the gift, but at the same time, he knew it was time to act.Et: "See on see hetk," mõtles ta ja kogus lõpuks kogu julgust.En: "This is the moment," he thought, gathering all his courage.Et: Marek astus Liisale vastu ja tervitas teda laia naeratusega.En: Marek stepped towards Liisa and greeted her with a wide smile.Et: "Tere, Liisa."En: "Hello, Liisa."Et: "Oi, Marek!En: "Oh, Marek!Et: Mis sind nii hilja siia toob?"En: What brings you here so late?"Et: küsis Liisa naeratades.En: asked Liisa, smiling.Et: "Ma.. otsisin midagi erilist," vastas Marek ja ulatas Liisale postkaardi ning šokolaadikarbikese.En: "I... was looking for something special," Marek replied, handing Liisa the postcard and the box of chocolates.Et: "Väike kingitus eelolevaks valentinipäevaks."En: "A little gift for the upcoming Valentine's Day."Et: Liisa oli meeldivalt üllatunud.En: Liisa was pleasantly surprised.Et: "Aitäh, Marek.En: "Thank you, Marek.Et: See on nii armas!En: It's so sweet!Et: Jalutame koos tagasi?"En: Shall we walk back together?"Et: Marek oli rõõmus ja kergendust tundes nõustus.En: Marek was happy and relieved, agreeing without hesitation.Et: Tagasiteel ühiselamusse tundis ta, kuidas enesekindlus tema sammudesse lisandus.En: On the way back to the dormitory, he felt how confidence filled his steps.Et: Lõpuks mõistis Marek, et oma tunnete ...
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  • From Isolation to Connection: Maarja's Library Encounter

    From Isolation to Connection: Maarja's Library Encounter
    Feb 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: From Isolation to Connection: Maarja's Library Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-02-08-38-20-et Story Transcript:Et: Talvine tuul puhus läbi Tartu Ülikooli raamatukogu suurte klaasakende, kuid sees valitses rahulik ja vaikne atmosfäär.En: The winter wind blew through the large glass windows of the Tartu Ülikooli library, but inside, a calm and quiet atmosphere prevailed.Et: Maarja istus ühe laua taga, ümbritsetud raamatutest ja märkmetest.En: Maarja sat at one of the tables, surrounded by books and notes.Et: Ta oli üsna hiljuti Tallinna kolinud ja elu uues linnas tundus talle võõras ning üksildane.En: She had recently moved to Tallinna, and life in the new city felt strange and lonely to her.Et: Katrin, Maarja toakaaslane, oli alati kiire oma tegemistega ja neil polnud palju aega koos.En: Katrin, Maarja's roommate, was always busy with her own activities, and they didn't have much time together.Et: Seetõttu otsustas Maarja veeta rohkem aega raamatukogus.En: Therefore, Maarja decided to spend more time in the library.Et: Ta teadis, et kui ta tahab eksamil hästi hakkama saada, peab ta iga vaba hetke õpingutele pühendama.En: She knew that if she wanted to do well on her exam, she needed to dedicate every free moment to her studies.Et: Maarja tundis samas, kuidas selles lõputus vaikuses jäi tal puudu sõpradest ja toetusest.En: At the same time, Maarja felt that in this endless silence, she was lacking friends and support.Et: Hilistel õhtutundidel hakkab raamatukogu vabanema pingsast keskendumisest.En: In the late evening hours, the tense concentration in the library begins to dissipate.Et: Aga Maarja jaoks oli see kerge muusikakõla, mis köitis tema tähelepanu.En: But for Maarja, it was a light melody that caught her attention.Et: Ühel laual veidi eemal istus Rasmus, rõõmsameelne ja seltskondlik noormees.En: At a table a little further away sat Rasmus, a cheerful and sociable young man.Et: Ta klõbistas vaikselt oma sülearvutil ja märkas, et Maarja pilk ekseles tema poole.En: He was quietly typing on his laptop and noticed Maarja's glance wandering in his direction.Et: Ta naeratas.En: He smiled.Et: "Kuidas läheb?"En: "How's it going?"Et: küsis Rasmus sõbralikult, lükates kõrvale oma noote ja raamatuid, mis olid ilmselgelt seotud tema salajase kirguga - muusikaga.En: Rasmus asked kindly, pushing aside his notes and books that were evidently related to his secret passion - music.Et: "Natuke stressirohke," tunnistas Maarja.En: "A bit stressful," Maarja admitted.Et: "Eksamil on nii palju õppida.En: "There's so much to learn for the exam.Et: Sina?"En: How about you?"Et: "Minul on sama," vastas Rasmus.En: "I'm in the same boat," Rasmus replied.Et: "Aga vahel tuleb lihtsalt hetkeks lõõgastuda."En: "But sometimes you just have to relax for a moment."Et: Nendevaheline vestlus algas tasapisi ja peagi avastas Maarja, et Rasmus jagab temaga palju ühiseid huve.En: Their conversation started slowly, and soon Maarja discovered that Rasmus shared many of her interests.Et: Nad rääkisid muusikast, õpingutest ja elust Tartus.En: They talked about music, studies, and life in Tartus.Et: Maarja tundis, kuidas tema üksindus tasapisi kadumas on.En: Maarja felt her loneliness gradually disappearing.Et: Peagi märkasid nad, et kellaajad olid lausa sulanud öösse.En: Before long, they noticed the hours had melted into night.Et: Oli aeg koju minna, kuid Maarja ja Rasmus ei tahtnud veel lahkuda.En: It was time to go home, but Maarja and Rasmus didn't want to leave just yet.Et: Nad vahetasid telefoninumbreid ning leppisid kokku, et kohtuvad peagi ning võivad koos õppimist ja muusikat edasi avastada.En: They exchanged phone numbers and agreed to meet soon and continue exploring studies and music together.Et: See kohtumine muutis Maarjat.En: This meeting changed Maarja.Et: Tal oli nüüd keegi, kellele toetuda, keegi, kellega jagada oma muresid ja rõõme.En: She now had someone to rely on, someone with whom to share her worries and joys.Et: Ta ei tundnud enam Tartut nii võõrana.En: She no longer felt Tartut was so foreign.Et: See talvine õhtu raamatukogus oli talle uus algus, võimalus tunda end tõeliselt kodus.En: That winter evening in the library was a new beginning for her, a chance to feel truly at home.Et: Maarja astus välja raamatukogust, naeratus näol.En: Maarja stepped out of the library, a smile on her face.Et: Ees oli uus päev, uued võimalused ja uued inimesed, kellega seda jagada.En: Ahead lay a new day, new opportunities, and new people with whom to share it. Vocabulary Words:atmosphere: atmosfäärprevailed: valitsesstrange: võõraslonely: üksildanededicate: pühendamaendless: lõputusilence: vaikuslacking: puuduconcentration: keskenduminedissipate: vabanemamelody: muusikakõlasociable: seltskondlikevidently: ilmselgeltsecret: salajanepassion: kirgstressful: ...
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    14 mins
  • Snowy Revelations: Rediscovering Roots in Tallinn

    Snowy Revelations: Rediscovering Roots in Tallinn
    Feb 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Snowy Revelations: Rediscovering Roots in Tallinn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-01-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Õrn lumekirp haaras Tallinna vanalinna enda embusesse, andes sellele talviselt muinasjutulise ilme.En: A gentle snow began to embrace Tallinna Old Town, giving it a wintry, fairy-tale appearance.Et: Tõnu, hoolikas giid, valmistus oma hoolikalt kavandatud linnaekskursiooniks.En: Tõnu, a diligent guide, was preparing for his carefully planned city tour.Et: Ta oli kõvasti vaeva näinud, et see päev ideaalseks muuta.En: He had worked hard to make this day perfect.Et: Maarika, kes oli Eestist eemal elanud, naasis nüüd kodulinna, et taasavastada oma juured enne Esti Vabariigi aastapäeva.En: Maarika, who had been living away from Estonia, now returned to her hometown to rediscover her roots before the upcoming Estonian Independence Day.Et: Tõnu juhtis väikest gruppi mööda kitsaid munakivisillutisega tänavaid, kui ootamatu lumetorm tõusis.En: Tõnu led a small group through the narrow cobblestone streets when an unexpected snowstorm arose.Et: Tihedad lumeräitsakad hakkasid nagu paljusid üllatama.En: Thick snowflakes started to surprise many.Et: Tõnu kartis, et ilm rikub kogu tema pingutuse, kuid Maarika vaatas taevasse, naeratades laialt.En: Tõnu feared that the weather would ruin all his efforts, but Maarika looked up at the sky, smiling broadly.Et: "Nii ilus," ütles ta.En: "So beautiful," she said.Et: Äkitselt otsustas Tõnu muuta kurssi.En: Suddenly, Tõnu decided to change course.Et: Ta otsis kiiresti siseruumidesse viivad atraktsioonid.En: He quickly sought attractions that led indoors.Et: "Järgime mõnda vana traditsiooni," tegi ta ettepaneku.En: "Let’s follow along with some old traditions," he suggested.Et: Maarika ning teised osalejad järgnesid talle, natuke seiklustest elevil.En: Maarika and the other participants followed him, a little excited by the adventures.Et: Lõpuks leidsid nad peavarju Vana Toomase baari, kus kaminas prakistasid halud lõbusalt.En: Finally, they found shelter at the Vana Toomase bar, where logs crackled merrily in the fireplace.Et: Maarika istus hubases nurgas ja vaatas, kuidas Tõnu ellu ärkab.En: Maarika sat in a cozy corner and watched Tõnu come to life.Et: Ta jagas põnevaid lugusid Eesti ajaloost ja vanalinna legendidest.En: He shared fascinating stories about Estonian history and legends of the Old Town.Et: Maarika tähelepanu püüdis eelkõige lugu vabaduse püüdlusest, mis temas peidus oli.En: What especially captured Maarika's attention was the story of the pursuit of freedom that resonated within her.Et: Ta mõistis, et ta ei olnud kunagi kodust kaugel – tema juured olid alati temaga, olenemata sellest, kus ta viibis.En: She realized that she had never been far from home – her roots were always with her, no matter where she was.Et: Väljas andis torm lõpuks järele.En: Outside, the storm eventually subsided.Et: Tõnu suutis ekskursiooni jätkata, pannes aluse uutele kogemustele ja mälestustele, mis Maarikale sügava rahulolu pakkusid.En: Tõnu was able to continue the tour, laying the foundation for new experiences and memories that provided Maarika with deep satisfaction.Et: Tõnu mõistis, et plaanide muutmine ei tähenda läbikukkumist.En: Tõnu understood that changing plans doesn't mean failure.Et: See oli hoopis märk, et paindlikkus võib tuua edu.En: It was rather a sign that flexibility can lead to success.Et: Maarika naasis välismaale tundega, et ta kuulub ikka Tallinna, hoolimata pikkadest eemalolekutest.En: Maarika returned abroad with a feeling that she still belonged to Tallinna, despite her long absences.Et: Tõnu koges, et tõeline giid suudab igas olukorras pakkuda väärtuslikke hetki.En: Tõnu experienced that a true guide can offer valuable moments in any situation.Et: Päeva lõpuks olid mõlemad leidnud midagi, mida nad tõeliselt vajasid – Maarika sügava sideme oma kodumaaga ja Tõnu oskuse muuta igast takistusest võimalus.En: By the end of the day, both had found something they truly needed – Maarika a deep connection to her homeland and Tõnu the ability to turn any obstacle into an opportunity.Et: Talvine Tallinn hõõgus, lumemantli all lebasid linna saladused.En: Wintery Tallinn glowed, with the city's secrets lying beneath its snow coat.Et: Nii Maarika kui Tõnu kõndisid mööda tuttavlikke tänavaid, tundes end veidi teistsugustena, kui nad olid hommikul olnud.En: Both Maarika and Tõnu walked along familiar streets, feeling a little different than they had that morning.Et: Tähetulede ja lumekristallide valguses säras vanalinn justkui uue leitud rahu ja rahuloluga.En: In the light of starlights and snow crystals, the Old Town sparkled with a newfound peace and contentment. Vocabulary Words:gentle: õrnembrace: haarasdiligent: hoolikasrediscover: taasavastadaupcoming: ...
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