Estonian with Eli

In this episode, I talk about two traditional Estonian recipes, one sweet, one savoury. I discuss how to make them and ingredients, giving you a good overview of some basic food-related vocabulary. If you like this podcast and want to support its making, consider becoming a supporter on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga You can access the full transcript on my website: https://estonianwithel...

Welcome back to third season of Estonian with Eli! This season is kicked off with discussion about habits and how we can improve them. A book recommendation is made to help with this. If you would like to read the transcript with additional word explanations, become a monthly supporter on my ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga , so you could read this episode's transcript on my website: h...

In this episode I discuss various reasons why one might learn a language. I talk about what my own motivations have been and the benefits of learning the local language as well as impact on health to learn any new language. This is also the final episode of season 2, which means if you want, you are now able to buy the whole 60 pages of this season's transcripts in one go. Check it out here: https...

Hello everyone! In this episode I give an example on how to describe a person, including using several different sayings/phrases. Full transcript including explanations of the expressions as always on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/06/05/2-14-describing-people/ and you can access it by becoming my supporter on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga Intro/outro music by Oleksii Holub...

This episode talks about some activities Estonians like to do in the summer or that are popular. You can read the transcript on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/05/28/2-13-summer-suvi/ , and access is gained by becoming my monthly supporter on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga . Are you interested in taking Estonian 1:1 or group lessons? You can book a free trial lesson with me d...

In this episode, I talk a bit more about the pronunciation of Estonian vowels, and some tongue twisters to practice prounctiation. Full transcript on my website https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/05/20/2-12-pronunciation-haaldamine/ and password to access is available to my monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga Kirju kukk kires kuuse kõrval kuurikatusel. Seitsesada seitsekümm...

This is another beginner-friendly episode following the story of Liina, including a short story and questions and answers based on the story afterwards. This is the final part of the story that is available to everyone, and following stories are for my ko-fi supporters only: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga Transcript available here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/05/07/2-11-liina-seiklused-3/ w...

In this episode I talk about how Estonians go to sauna, the traditions around sauna-ing, and other related topics. Full transcript as always, available on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/05/01/2-10-saun/ and is available to my monthly supporters on Ko-Fi website: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

This episode spends time on exploring some materials and resources available to Estonian learners. As usual, the transcript is available on my website; https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/04/22/2-9-eesti-keele-oppimine/ and access to the transcript is for my monthly supporters on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

This episode is discussing the history and traditions of Easter in Estonia. Talking about the significance of the several days leading up to Easter, what they are called, and how the old traditions differ from today's. The full transcript is available as always on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/04/05/2-7-easter-munadepuhad/ and password to access is available to monthly supporters on...

This episode is sequel to 2.6, where I continue with the same story about Liina and her family. It is aimed at early beginners with easy sentences, present tense, and includes questions and answers to help you start speaking by answering the questions in first person form. The full transcript is available on my website https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/03/30/2-7-liina-seiklused-2/ and the password...

This is a very beginner-friendly episode where I start telling a longer story. This is the first part of a series, told in third person point of view, and Q&A in second/third person, which allows you to practice speaking in first person, which we most often do. As usual, you can find the full transcript on my website https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/03/23/2-6-liina-seiklused/ and get access to...

In this episode, I discuss a bit about what Estonians are like, their characters, some customs, and general external characeristics. To access the password to the transcipts, and additional resources, please become a supporter on: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

In this episode, I explain the rules of another popular Estonian card game. The name can be translated as "the fool of the family", indicating to the person losing the game. It's a simple game, and as always, I have added additional explanations to the bottom of the transcript, accessible to my monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

This episode introduces a very popular Estonian card game "turakas", how it's played, and common variants. Full transcript available on the webiste for monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

Welcome back Estonian with Eli podcast. Due to illness, there was no episode last week, and aptly today's topic is health. Full transcript is available to monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

Welcome back! This is the first episode of second season of Estonian with Eli, and will be talking about the traditions around Shrove Tuesday, from the activities to food. The transcript is available to those who support the podcast on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

This episode is mainly aimed at giving updates on the podcast, how it will continue, supporter's club and more relevant information. Check out the full transcript on the website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/02/05/season-1-podcast-updates-esimese-hooaja-taskuhaalingu-uudised/

This episode contains a short story about a day at the beach, told from three diferent perspectives and questions and answers. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/02/05/1-14-story-a-day-at-the-beach-luhijutt-paev-rannas/

In this episode I discuss the usefulness of music to language learning, as well as list some Estonian bands that may be enjoyable to explore. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-13-music-muusika/

In this episode I explain different ways we use the three verbs tulema, minema, käima, with sample sentences to conjugate in present tense. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-12-come-go-frequent-verbs-tulema-minema-kaima-tegusonad/

In this episode I introduce some family-related vocabulary that is used in everyday Estonian. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-11-family-perekond/

In this episode, I discuss some traditions around New Years Eve in Estonia, how we celebrate, fireworks, comedy shows, and new year's resolutions. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-10-nye-vana-aasta-ohtu/

In this episode I give an example day to talk about repeating activities, such as a routine. Also questions in the end for you to try and answer. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-9-routine-rutiin-beginner-friendly/

In this episode, I introduce a few different Christmas foods from Estonia, with brief descriptions of what they are. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-8-christmas-foods-joulutoidud/