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Are you ready to supercharge your Finnish 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 Finnish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Finnish 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...
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Recent Episodes of FluentFiction - Finnish
A Summer Morning in Helsinki: Art, Coffee, and New Beginnings
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: A Summer Morning in Helsinki: Art, Coffee, and New Beginnings
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Kesäaamu Helsingissä oli kirkas ja lämmin.
En: A Summer Morning in Helsinki was bright and warm.
Fi: Cafe Espressino oli jo täynnä asiakkaita.
En: Cafe Espressino was already full of customers.
Fi: Kahvila sijaitsi Vanhan Kauppahallin lähellä.
En: The café was located near the Old Market Hall.
Fi: Sen ilmapiiri oli lämm...
Episode • 26 July 2024 • 17m and 58s
Oona’s Coffee Machine Crisis: A Spark in Any Career
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Oona’s Coffee Machine Crisis: A Spark in Any Career
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Kesäinen aamu alkoi aurinkoisena ja lämpimänä.
En: A summer morning began sunny and warm.
Fi: Oona astui sisään moderniin toimistoon, jossa oli lasiseiniä ja minimalistisia huonekaluja.
En: Oona stepped into the modern office, which had glass walls and minimalist furniture.
Fi: Hän hymyili itsekseen, tietäen, että tänään oli suuri päivä.
En...
Episode • 25 July 2024 • 19m and 9s
Renewal by the Lake: A Journey Home to Find Solace
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Renewal by the Lake: A Journey Home to Find Solace
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Aurinko oli juuri nousemassa horisontin ylle, kun Linnea avasi auton oven ja astui ulos.
En: The sun was just rising above the horizon when Linnea opened the car door and stepped out.
Fi: Hän hengitti syvään raikasta ilmaa.
En: She took a deep breath of the fresh air.
Fi: Oli kesä, ja hän oli palan...
Episode • 24 July 2024 • 16m and 15s
Helsinki Airport Crisis: Elina's Path to Balance and Wellness
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Helsinki Airport Crisis: Elina's Path to Balance and Wellness
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Lentoasema oli vilkas.
En: The airport was bustling.
Fi: Helsinki-Vantaan kansainvälinen lentokenttä kuhisi matkustajia.
En: Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport teemed with travelers.
Fi: Kesäinen auringonpaiste tulvi suurista ikkunoista sisään, valaisemaan modernia arkkitehtuuria ja sen vilinää.
En: The summer sunshine poured in through large windows, illuminating the modern architecture and its lively activity.
Fi: Elina k...
Episode • 23 July 2024 • 17m and 37s
Athenian Agora: Budget Adventures in Discovery and Balance
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Athenian Agora: Budget Adventures in Discovery and Balance
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Aurinko paistoi kuumana Ateenan Agoralla.
En: The sun shone hotly over the Athenian Agora.
Fi: Eero ja Leena kävelivät vilkkaiden kojujen välissä.
En: Eero and Leena walked among the busy stalls.
Fi: Heillä oli eri päämäärät mielessä.
En: They had different goals in mind.
Fi: Eero oli innoissaan.
En: Eero was ex...
Episode • 22 July 2024 • 15m and 23s
How Midsummer Magic Turned a Group Project into a Triumph
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: How Midsummer Magic Turned a Group Project into a Triumph
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Kun kesäaurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Freelancer's Homen suurista ikkunoista, Jonna, Rasmus ja Aino istuivat modernin ja valoisan työtilan keskellä.
En: When the summer sun shone brightly through the large windows of Freelancer's Home, Jonna, Rasmus, and Aino sat in the middle of the modern and luminous workspace.
Fi: Oli juhannusviikko, ja ulkoa kantautui lintujen laulu ja veden kevyen liplatuksen ääni.
Episode • 21 July 2024 • 20m and 45s
Sibling Bond: A Day at Ateneum Amid Family Changes
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Sibling Bond: A Day at Ateneum Amid Family Changes
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Helsingin keskustassa.
En: The sun was shining brightly in downtown Helsinki.
Fi: Aino ja Eero kävelivät rauhallisesti kohti Ateneumin taidemuseota.
En: Aino and Eero were walking calmly towards the Ateneum Art Museum.
Fi: Aino oli pukeutunut vaaleaan kesämekkoon, ja Eero piti kädessään värikästä lippalakkiaan.
En: Aino was dressed i...
Episode • 20 July 2024 • 19m and 43s
From Exam Anxiety to Inner Peace: A Student's Transformation
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: From Exam Anxiety to Inner Peace: A Student's Transformation
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti, vaikka olimme sisällä koulujen lopputenteissä.
En: The sun was shining brightly, even though we were inside taking our final exams.
Fi: Luokkahuone tuntui liian kuumalta, mutta meidän piti kestää.
En: The classroom felt too hot, but we had to endure it.
Fi: Minä olin Aino, ja istuin omalla paikallani.
En: I was Aino, a...
Episode • 18 July 2024 • 14m and 49s
Secrets, Risks, and Redemption: A Helsinki Hospital Drama
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Secrets, Risks, and Redemption: A Helsinki Hospital Drama
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Töölön sairaalan yläpuolella.
En: The sun shone brightly above Töölö Hospital.
Fi: Helsinki oli kesällä kauneimmillaan.
En: Helsinki was at its most beautiful in the summer.
Fi: Sairaalan käytävillä kiireet tuntuivat kuitenkin jatkuvilta.
En: However, the hustle and bustle in the hospital corridors seemed to be never-ending.
Fi: Lää...
Episode • 17 July 2024 • 17m and 45s
Golden Moments in Helsinki: An Unexpected Connection
Fluent Fiction - Finnish: Golden Moments in Helsinki: An Unexpected Connection
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Story Transcript:
Fi: Kultainen kesäilta valaisi pienen kahvilan, joka sijaitsi Helsingin sydämessä.
En: A golden summer evening illuminated a small café located in the heart of Helsinki.
Fi: Ikkunat olivat suuret, ja niistä tulvi sisään lempeä auringonvalo.
En: The windows were large, letting in gentle sunlight.
Fi: Pöydät olivat puuta, ja kahvin tuoksu tuntui ilmassa.
En: The tables wer...
Episode • 16 July 2024 • 17m and 31s
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