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Unveiling the Lost Dinosaur: A Race Against Time 11.07.2026 16:34

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Unveiling the Lost Dinosaur: A Race Against Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-11-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin luonnontieteellisen museon suuret salit olivat täynnä innostusta. En: The large halls of the Helsingin luonnontieteellinen museo (Helsinki Natural History Museum) were filled wit...

Chasing Blooms: A Hunt for the Elusive Night-Blooming Cereus 10.07.2026 18:48

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Chasing Blooms: A Hunt for the Elusive Night-Blooming Cereus Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-10-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin kasvitieteellinen puutarha oli tänään täynnä värejä ja tuoksuja, ja aurinko lämmitti mukavasti kesäpäivää. En: The Helsingin Botanical Garden was full of colors and s...

Midsummer Passion: Aino and Viljo's Artistic Journey 10.07.2026 15:58

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Midsummer Passion: Aino and Viljo's Artistic Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-10-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keskikesän juhlassa Senaatintori oli kauneimmillaan. En: At the midsummer celebration, Senaatintori was at its most beautiful. Fi: Torilla ihmiset tanssivat ja nauttivat musiikista, ym...

Lost and Found: Aino and Eero's Enchanted Forest Adventure 09.07.2026 17:56

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Lost and Found: Aino and Eero's Enchanted Forest Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-09-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäinen aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Nuuksion kansallispuistossa, ja mäntymetsät humisivat lempeässä tuulessa. En: The summer sun shone brightly in the Nuuksio National Park, and...

Unplanned Joys: A Day in the Heart of the Finnish Forest 09.07.2026 17:29

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Unplanned Joys: A Day in the Heart of the Finnish Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-09-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Mikko istui mättäällä, hengitti syvään raikasta metsän ilmaa ja katseli ympärillään kohoavia mäntyjä. En: Mikko sat on a tuft of grass, breathed deeply the fresh forest air, and lo...

Uniting Hearts at Juhannus: A Stormy Path to Family Reunion 08.07.2026 18:22

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Uniting Hearts at Juhannus: A Stormy Path to Family Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-08-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keskikesän iltapäivä oli lämmin ja aurinkoinen, ja juhannusfiilis ympäröi pienen mökin, joka sijaitsi järven rannalla vehreässä suomalaisessa maaseutumaisemassa. En: The midsumm...

Finding Home: Eero's Journey of Belonging and Connection 08.07.2026 17:27

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Home: Eero's Journey of Belonging and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-08-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Eero seisoi vähän kauempana juhannuskokosta. En: Eero stood a little away from the juhannuskokko, the midsummer bonfire. Fi: Hän hengitti syvään raikasta ilmaa ja katseli, kuinka l...

From Shyness to Belonging: Arto's Block Party Transformation 07.07.2026 16:59

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Shyness to Belonging: Arto's Block Party Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-07-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti kesäisenä aamupäivänä. En: The sun shone brightly on a summer morning. Fi: Taivas oli sininen, ja lämpö täytti ilman. En: The sky was blue, and the w...

Midsummer Melodies: A Tale of Connection and New Beginnings 07.07.2026 18:30

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Midsummer Melodies: A Tale of Connection and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-07-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Auringonlasku maalasi taivaan kultaiseksi, kun Aino astui ulos mökin ovesta. En: The sunset painted the sky golden as Aino stepped out of the cabin door. Fi: Hän hengitti syvään...

Facing Fears and Finding Freedom: A Midsummer Tale 06.07.2026 16:52

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Facing Fears and Finding Freedom: A Midsummer Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-06-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Veera istui mökin verannalla, katsellen auringonlaskua. En: Veera sat on the cabin's porch, watching the sunset. Fi: Juhannus oli saapumassa, ja ilma oli täynnä suopursun tuoksua. En: Mi...

Clothing Mix-Up Leads to Unforgettable Dorm Party Bond 06.07.2026 17:39

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Clothing Mix-Up Leads to Unforgettable Dorm Party Bond Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-06-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Iltapäivän aurinko siivilöityi sisään Kaisan ja Janin asuntolan puoliksi avattujen sälekaihtimien välistä. En: The afternoon sun filtered in through the half-opened blinds of Kaisa a...

Fireworks of Friendship: An Artist's Leap to Paris 05.07.2026 18:19

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Fireworks of Friendship: An Artist's Leap to Paris Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäilta Market Squarella oli kuin maalattu juhlan kunniaksi. En: A summer evening at Market Square was like a painting in honor of a celebration. Fi: Taivas leijaili vaaleansinisenä, ja...

Ahti's Midsummer Revelation: Carving His Own Path to Recognition 04.07.2026 17:56

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Ahti's Midsummer Revelation: Carving His Own Path to Recognition Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-04-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keskellä kyläläisten vilkasta juhlintaa, Kyläänaukion pauhu kaikui kauas. En: In the midst of the villagers' lively celebration, the noise of Kyläänaukio echoed far. Fi: Ka...

Unveiling Porvoo’s Hidden Past: A Summer of Secrets and Trust 04.07.2026 17:11

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Unveiling Porvoo’s Hidden Past: A Summer of Secrets and Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-04-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesä oli tullut Porvoon Vanhaan Kaupunkiin. En: Summer had arrived in the Vanha Kaupunki of Porvoo. Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti ja ilma tuoksui mereltä. En: The sun shone b...

Love Across Distance: A Midsummer's Turning Point 03.07.2026 18:58

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Love Across Distance: A Midsummer's Turning Point Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-03-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Juhannusilta oli saapunut. En: The Juhannus evening had arrived. Fi: Auringon kultaiset säteet heijastuivat Saimaan lammen pinnasta, luoden taianomaisen hohteen koko ympäristöön. En: The...

Unveiling Truths: The School's Hidden Mystery 03.07.2026 18:31

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Unveiling Truths: The School's Hidden Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-03-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Koulun vanha tiiliseinä värjäytyi auringon valossa punertavaksi. En: The school's old brick wall turned reddish in the sunlight. Fi: Oli kesäiltapäivä, ja koko koulun piha hiljeni oppilaiden...

Midnight Sun Magic: Aino's Journey from City to Sami Village 02.07.2026 17:38

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Midnight Sun Magic: Aino's Journey from City to Sami Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-02-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aino seisoi junalaiturilla, matkatavarat vierellään. En: Aino stood on the train platform, her luggage by her side. Fi: Hänen sydämensä sykki odotuksesta ja hieman jännityksest...

Finding His Voice: A Journey Through Indigenous Heritage 02.07.2026 17:42

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding His Voice: A Journey Through Indigenous Heritage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-02-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kirkkaan kesäauringon valo leikitteli Ilmarin kasvoilla, kun hän astui ulos pienestä koulubussista. En: The bright summer sun played on Ilmari's face as he stepped out of the small...

Midsummer Mystery by the Lake: The Case of the Missing Heirloom 01.07.2026 18:18

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Midsummer Mystery by the Lake: The Case of the Missing Heirloom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Järven rannalla, kesämökin pihapiirissä kasvoi korkeita mäntyjä. En: By the lake, in the yard of the summer cottage, tall pines grew. Fi: Aamu oli raikas, ja Juhannus lähest...

Eero's Summer of Change: Family, Renovations, & Revelations 01.07.2026 19:09

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Eero's Summer of Change: Family, Renovations, & Revelations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-07-01-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäyössä taivas oli vaaleansininen, kun Eero seisoi suuren vanhan perheen kodin edessä. En: On a summer night, the sky was light blue as Eero stood in front of the large ol...

Midsummer Magic: A Swamp Adventure Unveils True Friendship 30.06.2026 17:12

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Midsummer Magic: A Swamp Adventure Unveils True Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-30-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Suo oli täynnä mystiikkaa ja sumu leijui sen yllä kuin pehmeä harso. En: The Suo was filled with mystique, and the mist hovered over it like a soft veil. Fi: Päivä oli lämmin, mu...

Lost in the Mist: Finding Courage and Connection in Nature 30.06.2026 16:34

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Lost in the Mist: Finding Courage and Connection in Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-30-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäyön usva kietoi Punkaharjun harjanteen pehmeään vaippaansa. En: The summer night's mist wrapped Punkaharju's ridge in its soft shroud. Fi: Eero, Liisa ja Sami kulkivat hiljai...

Blazing Innovations: New Ideas Ignite Environmental Change 29.06.2026 18:30

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Blazing Innovations: New Ideas Ignite Environmental Change Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-29-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaana Saaristomeren yllä. En: The sun shone brightly over the Saaristomeri. Fi: Eero katseli laiskasti kirkkaita vesiä, joiden pinnalla auringonsäteet leikkiv...

Helsinki's Heartbeat: Sibling Bonds and Inheritance Talks 29.06.2026 18:06

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Helsinki's Heartbeat: Sibling Bonds and Inheritance Talks Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-29-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko nousi varhain kesäaamuna Helsingin Kauppatorilla. En: The sun rose early on a summer morning at Helsingin Kauppatori. Fi: Ilma oli täynnä tuoreiden marjojen ja meren tuoks...

A Proposal Beneath a Midsummer Sky: Eero's Big Moment 28.06.2026 16:56

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : A Proposal Beneath a Midsummer Sky: Eero's Big Moment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-28-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin Tuomiokirkko seisoi ylpeänä kesätaivasta vasten. En: Helsingin Tuomiokirkko stood proudly against the summer sky. Fi: Sen valkoinen julkisivu loisti kirkkaassa päivänvalossa...