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Hanna's New Beginning: Embracing Change and Friendship 21.04.2026 17:04

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Hanna's New Beginning: Embracing Change and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-21-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevätaamun aurinko lämmitti hiljaa Hannan poskia, kun hän asteli uudelle koululleen. En: The spring morning sun gently warmed Hanna's cheeks as she walked to her new school. Fi: Tuul...

Mystery in the Garden: A Spring Night Tale of Courage 21.04.2026 19:44

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Mystery in the Garden: A Spring Night Tale of Courage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-21-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keväinen ilta oli rauhallinen, mutta samaan aikaan ilmassa oli jännitystä. En: The spring evening was peaceful, yet at the same time, there was excitement in the air. Fi: Auringon vii...

From Solitude to Belonging: Eero's Vappu Transformation 20.04.2026 19:52

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Solitude to Belonging: Eero's Vappu Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-20-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevään aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti yliopiston asuntolan ikkunoista. En: The spring sun shone brightly through the windows of the university dormitory. Fi: Eero katseli ulos ikkunasta...

Mystery on the Rooftop: A Vappu Adventure 20.04.2026 18:46

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Mystery on the Rooftop: A Vappu Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-20-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevään pehmeä valo tulvi sisään korkeista ikkunoista, kun Eero istui hiljaa kollegion asuntolan yhteisessä tilassa. En: The soft spring light streamed in through the tall windows as Eero sat quie...

Drama and Resilience: A Market Day Turned Lifesaving Endeavor 19.04.2026 15:33

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Drama and Resilience: A Market Day Turned Lifesaving Endeavor Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-19-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin Kauppatorilla oli vilkasta. En: It was bustling at the Helsingin Kauppatori. Fi: Kevään tuoksu leijaili ilmassa, ja kirkas aurinko valaisi värikkäitä kojuja. En: The...

When Spring Blossoms: A Tale of Friendship and Renewal 19.04.2026 18:03

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : When Spring Blossoms: A Tale of Friendship and Renewal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-19-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Espoon Keskuspuistossa kevätilta oli aurinkoinen ja lämmin. En: In Espoon Keskuspuisto, the spring evening was sunny and warm. Fi: Janne, Liisa ja Kaarlo olivat levittäneet värikkään...

Soap Suds and Laughter: A Finnish Vappu Sauna Adventure 18.04.2026 16:35

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Soap Suds and Laughter: A Finnish Vappu Sauna Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-18-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevään tuuli henkäili kevyesti, kun pieni suomalainen kylä valmistautui iloiseen Vapun viettoon. En: The spring wind breathed lightly as a small Finnish village prepared for a joyfu...

A Spring Surprise: Sauna Interludes and Squirrel Shenanigans 18.04.2026 16:59

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : A Spring Surprise: Sauna Interludes and Squirrel Shenanigans Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-18-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevään tuoksu leijaili ilmassa, kun Eero ja Hanna kävelivät yhdessä kohti kylän yhteissaunaa. En: The scent of spring floated in the air as Eero and Hanna walked together towar...

Spring's Awakening: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience 17.04.2026 18:56

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Spring's Awakening: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-17-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevät oli tullut suomalaiselle sisäoppilaitokselle. En: Spring had come to the Finnish boarding school. Fi: Koivut alkoivat vihdoin vihertää, ja lumi oli alkanut sulaa. En: The birc...

Facing Fears: Eero and Liisa's Spring Performance Triumph 17.04.2026 19:45

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Facing Fears: Eero and Liisa's Spring Performance Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-17-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevään aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Helsingissä, kun Eero käveli kohti sisäoppilaitoksen rehevää pihaa. En: The spring sun shone brightly in Helsinki as Eero walked towards the lush...

Blending Tradition and Tech: A Sámi Herder's Journey 16.04.2026 19:40

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Blending Tradition and Tech: A Sámi Herder's Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-16-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevät oli saapunut Lapin tuntureille, ja aurinko valaisi hopeisella valollaan sulavia jokia ja valkoisia metsänreunoja. En: Spring had arrived in the fells of Lappi, and the sun illumi...

Lost Drums, Found Heritage: A Spring Tale from Lapland 16.04.2026 16:37

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Lost Drums, Found Heritage: A Spring Tale from Lapland Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-16-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Lumisen kevään hiljaisuus rikkoutui, kun pieni porotokka liikkui eteenpäin. En: The silence of the snowy spring was broken when a small herd of reindeer moved forward. Fi: Eero pysäh...

Unearthing Family Secrets: A Courageous Easter Revelation 15.04.2026 18:08

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Unearthing Family Secrets: A Courageous Easter Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-15-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevään aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti suuren suvun kodin ikkunoista. En: The spring sun shone brightly through the windows of the large suku home. Fi: Pöydällä oli värikkäitä pääsiäis...

Solving the Mystery: A Family Heirloom's Hidden Secrets 15.04.2026 16:31

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Solving the Mystery: A Family Heirloom's Hidden Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-15-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevät oli tullut Suomeen. En: Spring had arrived in Suomi. Fi: Vanha perheen koti seisoi ylpeänä kukkivan metsän keskellä. En: The old family home stood proudly in the midst of the...

Aino's Foggy Adventure: Unearthing the Bog's Secret Blossom 14.04.2026 16:06

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Aino's Foggy Adventure: Unearthing the Bog's Secret Blossom Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-14-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aamun sumu peitti suota kuin pehmeä peitto. En: The Aamun fog covered the bog like a soft blanket. Fi: Oppilaat astelivat varovasti opettajansa perässä, kuunnellen oksien hiljai...

Veeti's Foggy Quest: Rediscovering Family Treasures in Helsinki 14.04.2026 17:32

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Veeti's Foggy Quest: Rediscovering Family Treasures in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-14-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keväinen aamu Helsingissä oli saapunut sumun kera, täyttäen suoalueen pehmeällä, harmaalla peitteellä. En: A spring morning in Helsinki had arrived with fog, covering the sw...

Surviving the Snowstorm: Teamwork in Lapland's Wilds 13.04.2026 17:56

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Surviving the Snowstorm: Teamwork in Lapland's Wilds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-13-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Lumihiutaleet leijuivat hiljalleen taivaasta, kun Aino, Eero ja Sanna aloittivat retkensä Lapin lumisessa metsässä. En: The snowflakes drifted slowly from the sky as Aino, Eero, and Sa...

Spinning Moments: A Ferris Wheel Connection at Särkänniemi 13.04.2026 18:14

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Spinning Moments: A Ferris Wheel Connection at Särkänniemi Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-13-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevyt kevätilma kiemurteli Särkänniemen huvipuiston yllä. En: The light spring air twirled above the Särkänniemi amusement park. Fi: Koko paikka oli täynnä väriä ja iloa, ilmapal...

Savoring Collaboration: Veikko and Aino's Crafty Culinary Tale 12.04.2026 18:24

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Savoring Collaboration: Veikko and Aino's Crafty Culinary Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-12-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevätaamu oli herännyt kirkkaana ja viileänä Senaatintorilla, Helsingissä. En: The spring morning had arrived bright and cool at Senaatintori, in Helsinki. Fi: Torikojuja pys...

Where Balloons Lead: Connecting in Helsinki's Spring Symphony 12.04.2026 18:11

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Where Balloons Lead: Connecting in Helsinki's Spring Symphony Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-12-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevyt kevättuuli kantoi mukanaan juhlan tuntua, kun Helsinki Central Railway Station täyttyi iloisista vappujuhlijoista. En: A light spring breeze carried with it the feeling...

Finding Hope Amidst Ruins: Jaakko's Journey in a Broken Helsinki 11.04.2026 18:42

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Hope Amidst Ruins: Jaakko's Journey in a Broken Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-11-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevyt sade ropisi hiljaa Helsingin raunioissa. En: A light rain pattered quietly in the ruins of Helsinki. Fi: Kadut olivat autioita, ja aavemainen hiljaisuus leijui ilman...

Beneath the Ruins: A Tale of Hope and Alliance 11.04.2026 15:58

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Beneath the Ruins: A Tale of Hope and Alliance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-11-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keväinen tuuli puhalsi Helsingissä, missä Eero ja Liisa vaelsivat autioilla kaduilla. En: A spring wind blew through Helsinki, where Eero and Liisa wandered along the deserted streets. Fi: K...

Finding Voice: A Spring Awakening in Helsinki's Poetry Park 10.04.2026 17:49

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Voice: A Spring Awakening in Helsinki's Poetry Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-10-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevät tuoksui ilmassa Helsingin Esplanadin puistossa. En: Spring was in the air in Helsinki's Esplanadi park. Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti, ja tulppaanit sekä narsissit väritt...

Mysteries of Helsinki: The Market's Hidden Tale Unveiled 10.04.2026 17:06

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Mysteries of Helsinki: The Market's Hidden Tale Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-10-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevätaurinko valaisi Helsingin Vanhan Kauppahallin värikkäitä pääsiäiskoristeita. En: The spring sun illuminated the colorful Easter decorations of Helsinki's Vanha Kauppahalli. Fi...

Finding Confidence in the Wilderness: Ilkka's Spring Awakening 09.04.2026 16:46

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Confidence in the Wilderness: Ilkka's Spring Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-04-09-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevätaurinko hehkui kirkkaasti, kun Ilkka, Hanna ja Mikko astelivat Nuuksion kansallispuiston tiheän metsän siimekseen. En: The spring sun shone brightly as Ilkka, Hanna, and...