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Ascending to Clarity: A New Year’s Eve in Helsinki 25.01.2026 14:49

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Ascending to Clarity: A New Year’s Eve in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-25-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin tuomiokirkon portaat hohtavat kuurasta. En: The steps of Helsingin tuomiokirkko glisten with frost. Fi: Ilma on raikas ja kylmä, ja taivas on kirkas. En: The air is fresh and c...

Lost and Found: A Winter Tale of Survival & Reunion 24.01.2026 15:58

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Lost and Found: A Winter Tale of Survival & Reunion Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsinki oli kylmä ja hiljainen. En: Helsinki was cold and quiet. Fi: Lumi peitti kaiken. En: Snow covered everything. Fi: Vanhat kerrostalot seisoivat kuin aaveet kujien varrella....

Survival in Silence: Allies in an Abandoned Mall 24.01.2026 16:58

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Survival in Silence: Allies in an Abandoned Mall Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Hiljaisuus oli rikkoutunut rikkoutuneen lasin äänistä. En: The silence was broken by the sound of shattered glass. Fi: Aino ja Mika seisoivat hylätyssä ostoskeskuksessa, joka näytti aikana...

Winter Magic in Helsinki: A Tale of Art, Connection & Snow 23.01.2026 16:27

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Winter Magic in Helsinki: A Tale of Art, Connection & Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-23-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin Esplanadin puistossa oli talven lumoa. En: In Helsinki's Esplanadi Park, there was a winter charm. Fi: Valkoinen lumi peitti maan kuin pehmeä peitto ja kirkkaat val...

Finding Warmth: Kaisa's First Snowy Night at Oodi's Book Club 23.01.2026 16:37

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Warmth: Kaisa's First Snowy Night at Oodi's Book Club Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-23-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kaisa huokaisi syvään, kun hän astui ulos lumisateeseen. En: Kaisa sighed deeply as she stepped out into the snowstorm. Fi: Hän katsoi Oodin moderneja seiniä, jotka kohosivat...

Bravery on Thin Ice: A Winter's Tale of Friendship 22.01.2026 15:24

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Bravery on Thin Ice: A Winter's Tale of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-22-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Talvi oli saapunut kylmään pohjoiseen. En: Winter had arrived in the cold north. Fi: Järvi oli jäätynyt paksuun lumikerrokseen. En: The lake was frozen under a thick layer of snow. Fi: P...

Style Meets Warmth at Helsingin Kauppatori's Winter Market 22.01.2026 13:24

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Style Meets Warmth at Helsingin Kauppatori's Winter Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-22-08-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin Kauppatorilla tuuli puhalsi kylmästi, mutta tunnelma torilla oli silti lämmin ja kutsuva. En: At Helsingin Kauppatori, the wind blew coldly, but the atmosphere at the m...

Embracing Winter: Aino's Quest for the Perfect Greenhouse Gem 21.01.2026 14:04

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Embracing Winter: Aino's Quest for the Perfect Greenhouse Gem Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-21-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin kasvitieteellinen puutarha oli aina valoisa keidas talvisin. En: The Helsingin botanical garden was always a bright oasis in winter. Fi: Paksut vihreät lehdet ja läm...

Rediscovering Memories: A Heartfelt Winter Walk in Turku 21.01.2026 15:58

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Rediscovering Memories: A Heartfelt Winter Walk in Turku Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-21-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurajoki-joen varrella talvi oli kauneimmillaan. En: On the banks of the Aurajoki River, winter was at its most beautiful. Fi: Lumi peitti maan valkeaksi matoksi, ja ilma oli raika...

Finding Common Ground on Ice: A Family's New Beginning 20.01.2026 14:31

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Common Ground on Ice: A Family's New Beginning Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-20-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kallion julkinen lukio kuhisi elämää. En: Kallion public high school was buzzing with life. Fi: Oppilaat kulkivat käytävillä paksuissa talvitakeissa, ja ulkona lumi peitti maan. En:...

Fashion Forward: Eeva's Journey to Winter Celebration Triumph 20.01.2026 17:07

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Fashion Forward: Eeva's Journey to Winter Celebration Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-20-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Koulun kello soi. En: The school bell rang. Fi: Oppilaat virtasivat ulos luokkahuoneista Tampereen julkisen lukion käytäville. En: The students flowed out of the classrooms in...

Unveiling Shadows: Mika's Quest for Truth in the Village 19.01.2026 13:01

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Unveiling Shadows: Mika's Quest for Truth in the Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-19-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kylän keskellä, lumen peittämällä torilla, torni nakotti kuin majakka pimeyden keskellä. En: In the middle of the village, in the snow-covered market square, the tower stood like a...

Eero’s Triumph: Healing Doubts in a Medieval Winter 19.01.2026 16:06

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Eero’s Triumph: Healing Doubts in a Medieval Winter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-19-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keskiaikainen kylä oli peittynyt lumeen. En: The medieval village was covered with snow. Fi: Pakkasen kiristyessä Eero kiirehti apteekkarin puotiin. En: As the frost tightened, Eero hur...

Sparks at the Science Museum: Eero and Liisa's Inspiring Day 18.01.2026 15:16

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Sparks at the Science Museum: Eero and Liisa's Inspiring Day Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-18-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin tiedemuseo kuhisee elämää. En: The Helsinki science museum is buzzing with life. Fi: Perheet ja turistit tutkivat talvinäyttelyä, joka on täynnä interaktiivisia esity...

From Curiosity to Awe: A Science Museum Adventure 18.01.2026 14:39

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Curiosity to Awe: A Science Museum Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-18-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Pekka ja Leena astuivat sisään tiedemuseoon. En: Pekka and Leena stepped into the science museum. Fi: Oli talvi, ja ulkona satoi kevyesti lunta. En: It was winter, and a light snow was fa...

Finding the Perfect Gift in Helsinki's Winter Magic 17.01.2026 15:21

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding the Perfect Gift in Helsinki's Winter Magic Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-17-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Lumihiutaleet leijailivat hiljalleen Helsingin talvimarkkinoiden yllä, kun Tuomas hyppeli innoissaan lämpimässä talvitakissaan. En: The snowflakes drifted gently over the Helsinki winte...

Snowy Revelations: Einar's Bold Stand Against Election Fraud 17.01.2026 16:34

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Snowy Revelations: Einar's Bold Stand Against Election Fraud Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-17-08-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Lumisade tanssi ilmassa, kun Einar astui vaalikeskukseen. En: Snowflakes danced in the air as Einar stepped into the polling center. Fi: Ilma oli täynnä jännitystä. En: The air...

Braving Saimaa: Surviving a Blizzard on Thin Ice 16.01.2026 16:21

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Braving Saimaa: Surviving a Blizzard on Thin Ice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-16-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Saimaa-järvi oli tänään yhtä kaunis kuin aina talvella. En: Saimaa-lake was as beautiful today as it always is in winter. Fi: Jää ulottui silmänkantamattomiin, valkoinen lakeus kohtasi har...

Poker, Snow & Sleuthing: Aino's Unforgettable Evening 16.01.2026 15:36

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Poker, Snow & Sleuthing: Aino's Unforgettable Evening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-16-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Lumihiutaleet putosivat hiljalleen Lapin ylle, muuttaen maiseman talven ihmemaaksi. En: Snowflakes gently fell over Lapland, transforming the landscape into a winter wonderland. F...

Behind the Locked Door: Unveiling Secrets in Helsinki's Snow 15.01.2026 17:52

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Behind the Locked Door: Unveiling Secrets in Helsinki's Snow Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-15-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingissä, aivan meren rannalla, seisoi korkea ja moderni toimistorakennus. En: In Helsinki, right by the sea, stood a tall and modern office building. Fi: Oli talven sydänai...

Helsinki's Snow-Cloaked Office Mystery: A Sleuth's Triumph 15.01.2026 14:48

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Helsinki's Snow-Cloaked Office Mystery: A Sleuth's Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-15-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keskellä talvista Helsingin iltapäivää, päivänvalo heijastui lasisen toimiston suurista ikkunoista. En: In the middle of a winter afternoon in Helsinki, daylight reflected off th...

Northern Lights & Lost Relics: A Saamelais Tale of Trust 14.01.2026 15:46

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Northern Lights & Lost Relics: A Saamelais Tale of Trust Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-14-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Lapin talvi oli kylmä ja pimeä. En: The winter in Lappi was cold and dark. Fi: Hiihtokeskus oli hiljainen, ja tähdet loistivat kirkkaasti taivaalla. En: The ski resort was quie...

Snowstorm Connections: Finding Community in Crisis 14.01.2026 16:51

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Snowstorm Connections: Finding Community in Crisis Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-14-08-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kovassa lumimyrskyssä koko naapurusto tuntui peittyvän lumipeittoon. En: In the fierce snowstorm, the entire neighborhood seemed to be covered in a blanket of snow. Fi: Kylmä viima ulvoi...

Lost and Found: The Artful Airport Adventure 13.01.2026 16:43

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Lost and Found: The Artful Airport Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-01-13-23-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin kansainvälinen lentokenttä oli täynnä elämää. En: Helsingin International Airport was full of life. Fi: Ulkona talvi pakkasi taivuttaen lumen kestämään maan ylle. En: Outside, winter...