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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...

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Healing Ties: A Sibling Reunion in a Psychiatric Ward 21.08.2026 18:56

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Healing Ties: A Sibling Reunion in a Psychiatric Ward Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-21-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Vihreät puut huojuivat ulkona sairaalan ikkunoiden takana, tuulen kuiskaillessa hiljaa kesäisenä päivänä. En: The green trees swayed outside the windows of the hospital, as the wind w...

Healing Bonds: Family Triumphs in the Shadow of Care 21.08.2026 17:58

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Healing Bonds: Family Triumphs in the Shadow of Care Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-21-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Jo aamuvarhaisella aurinko paistoi lämpimästi, kun Jari, Liisa ja Mikko astuivat autosta. En: Already in the early morning, the sun shone warmly as Jari, Liisa, and Mikko stepped out o...

Sunlit Success: Juhani & Helmi's Market-Driven Venture 20.08.2026 17:46

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Sunlit Success: Juhani & Helmi's Market-Driven Venture Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-20-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko paistaa kirkkaasti Helsingin Kauppatorilla. En: The sun shines brightly at Helsingin Kauppatorilla. Fi: Ilma on lämmin, ja ympärillä kuuluu markkinapuhetta ja naurua. En:...

Misplaced Bike and Found Lessons: A Summer Day Detour 20.08.2026 18:08

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Misplaced Bike and Found Lessons: A Summer Day Detour Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-20-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aino istui hiljaa katukivetyksellä. En: Aino sat quietly on the curb. Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti, ja linnut visersivät tuulessa. En: The sun shone brightly, and the birds chirped...

Aino's Ocean Dream: From Naval Base to New Horizons 19.08.2026 17:30

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Aino's Ocean Dream: From Naval Base to New Horizons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-19-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin laivastotukikohdassa elämä kulki omalla rytmillään. En: At the Helsinki naval base, life moved at its own rhythm. Fi: Veneet lipuivat rauhallisesti sataman poikki ja merituuli...

Navigating Tradition: Aino's Maritime Journey 19.08.2026 17:22

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Navigating Tradition: Aino's Maritime Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-19-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti, kun Aino saapui Helsingin laivastotukikohtaan. En: The sun shone brightly as Aino arrived at the Helsinki naval base. Fi: Merituuli toi suolaisen ilman ja lokit ka...

Shy Virtuoso: Toivo’s Dazzling School Debut 18.08.2026 18:13

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Shy Virtuoso: Toivo’s Dazzling School Debut Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-18-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Koulun aurinkoiset lasiseinät kimalsivat kuin timantit auringonpaisteessa, ja vihreät niityt avautuivat taustalla. En: The school's sunny glass walls shimmered like diamonds in the sunlight, an...

Preserving Heritage: A Family's Journey to Save Their Sanctuary 18.08.2026 17:21

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Preserving Heritage: A Family's Journey to Save Their Sanctuary Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-18-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäilta oli hiljainen ja rauhallinen. En: The summer evening was quiet and peaceful. Fi: Eero, Satu ja Anja saapuivat perheen mökille. En: Eero, Satu, and Anja arrived at t...

Crafting Love Across Oceans: Olavi's Thoughtful Gift 17.08.2026 16:08

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Crafting Love Across Oceans: Olavi's Thoughtful Gift Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-17-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Olavi istui puisen työpöytänsä ääressä. En: Olavi sat at his wooden work desk. Fi: Hänen läppärinsä oli auki, ja iltapäivän aurinko paistoi ikkunasta sisään, valaisten huonetta lämpimä...

Words and Lenses: A Serendipitous Bond in Helsinki 17.08.2026 18:32

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Words and Lenses: A Serendipitous Bond in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-17-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäinen Helsinki-sunnuntai oli alkanut kirkkaalla auringonpaisteella, kun Sanna asteli sisään Helsingin päärautatieasemalle. En: A summer Sunday in Helsinki had begun with bright sunshi...

Finding Balance: Saara's Journey to Embrace Support 16.08.2026 17:29

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Balance: Saara's Journey to Embrace Support Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-16-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Tybee Island kylpi lämpimässä auringonvalossa. En: Tybee Island basked in the warm sunlight. Fi: Merituuli hiveli Saara ja Mikan kasvoja, kun he kävelivät koulun pihalle. En: The sea br...

Glitter Globe Chaos: A Helsinki Airport Adventure 16.08.2026 16:35

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Glitter Globe Chaos: A Helsinki Airport Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-16-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin lentokenttä oli täynnä elämää ja ääniä. En: Helsinki airport was bustling with life and sounds. Fi: Kirkas kesäaurinko paistoi suurten ikkunoiden läpi, kun matkustajat kiiruhtiv...

Savoring Amalfi: A Culinary Journey of Connection 15.08.2026 17:00

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Savoring Amalfi: A Culinary Journey of Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-15-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Amalfin rannikko kylpi auringonvalossa, kun Aino astui ulos pienestä hotellistaan. En: The Amalfi coast was bathed in sunlight as Aino stepped out of her small hotel. Fi: Oli Ferragosto,...

Stranded in Santorini: Kimi's Unexpected Adventure Home 15.08.2026 16:47

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Stranded in Santorini: Kimi's Unexpected Adventure Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-15-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Santorinin valkoiset talot hohtivat kirkkaasti kesäauringon alla. En: The white houses of Santorini gleamed brightly under the summer sun. Fi: Kimin jalat väsyivät päivän kuvausretk...

Finding Strength in Rest: Elias' Journey to Balance 14.08.2026 18:33

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Strength in Rest: Elias' Journey to Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-14-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Lapin keskellä, kesäpäivän kirkkaana aamuna, Elias istui leiriteltassaan. En: In the middle of Lappi, on a bright summer morning, Elias sat in his camp tent. Fi: Hänen ystävänsä Sanni o...

Trailblazing Confidence: A Journey of Self-Discovery in Nature 14.08.2026 18:23

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Trailblazing Confidence: A Journey of Self-Discovery in Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-14-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Matti seisoi kuusimetsän reunalla, hengittäen syvään raikasta ilmaa. En: Matti stood at the edge of a spruce forest, taking deep breaths of the fresh air. Fi: Aurinko sirotti...

The Hidden Treasure of Hearts Amidst Island Secrets 13.08.2026 18:32

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : The Hidden Treasure of Hearts Amidst Island Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-13-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kauas saariston salaisiin maisemiin, auringon suuteloisiin päiviin ja pehmeään merituuleen, luodettiin Aino ja Mikko. En: Far into the secret landscapes of the archipelago, in days kiss...

When a Viking Tour Guide Turns History into Laughter 12.08.2026 17:15

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : When a Viking Tour Guide Turns History into Laughter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-12-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Mikko astui ulos autostaan, auringonpaiste kimmelsi taivaalla ja kesäinen ilmavirta tuoksui metsältä. En: Mikko stepped out of his car, the sunshine sparkling in the sky and the summer...

From Shadows to Spotlight: Discovering Self in Visby's Ruins 12.08.2026 18:21

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Shadows to Spotlight: Discovering Self in Visby's Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-12-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Visbyn muinaiset rauniot kylpevät kesäauringon valossa. En: The ancient ruins of Visby bask in the summer sun's light. Fi: Kulumisen armoilla olevat kiviseinät ja rehottava kas...

The Brush and the Quill: A Tale of Creativity and Connection 11.08.2026 17:59

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : The Brush and the Quill: A Tale of Creativity and Connection Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-11-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Seurasaari oli rauhallinen kesäaamuna. En: Seurasaari was peaceful on the summer morning. Fi: Linnut lauloivat puissa, ja vihreät lehdet kahisivat lempeässä tuulessa. En: The b...

Overcoming Fears at the Magical Festival of Rantaviuhu 11.08.2026 18:04

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Overcoming Fears at the Magical Festival of Rantaviuhu Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-11-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Rantaviuhun ranta hehkui kuin paratiisi. En: The beach at Rantaviuhu glowed like a paradise. Fi: Oli aurinkoinen kesäpäivä, ja festivaali oli täydessä vauhdissa. En: It was a sunny s...

Mystery in Kajaanin: The Case of the Missing Masterpiece 10.08.2026 17:16

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Mystery in Kajaanin: The Case of the Missing Masterpiece Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-10-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäinen aurinko paistoi kirkkaana Kajaanin taivaalla. En: The summer sun shone brightly in the sky over Kajaanin. Fi: Pieni kaupunki virkeästi syanisen taivaan alla hehkui vehreän...

Finding Truth: How Honesty Transformed a Book Club Evening 10.08.2026 18:12

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Truth: How Honesty Transformed a Book Club Evening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-10-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kahvila "Pikku Kuppila" oli vilkas ja kutsuva, täynnä naurua ja kahvin tuoksua. En: The café "Pikku Kuppila" was lively and inviting, filled with laughter and the aroma of coffee...

From Struggles to Strength: A Sibling’s Farm Journey 09.08.2026 18:12

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Struggles to Strength: A Sibling’s Farm Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-09-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Pellon yli puhalsi lämmin tuuli, ja aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti siniseltä taivaalta. En: A warm wind blew over the field and the sun shone brightly from the blue sky. Fi: Oli kesä Etelä...

Rainy Crayfish Affair: Tradition Meets Innovation in Finland 09.08.2026 19:00

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Rainy Crayfish Affair: Tradition Meets Innovation in Finland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-08-09-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Punainen puutalo seisoi ylpeänä keskellä vehreää suomalaista maaseutua. En: The red wooden house stood proudly in the middle of the lush Suomalaista countryside. Fi: Taloa ympä...