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Riding the Waves of Friendship: A Spring Escape in Helsinki 27.03.2026 18:16

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Riding the Waves of Friendship: A Spring Escape in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-27-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keväinen tuuli puhalsi lempeästi Helsingissä, kun Aila, Mikko ja Janne astelivat Linnanmäen porteista sisään. En: A spring breeze blew gently in Helsinki as Aila, Mikko, and Jan...

Creating Magic: Eero's Journey to the Perfect Book Launch 27.03.2026 19:22

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Creating Magic: Eero's Journey to the Perfect Book Launch Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-27-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevätaurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Helsingin keskustakirjasto Oodin valtavista ikkunoista. En: The spring sun shone brightly through the massive windows of the Helsinki central libra...

Uniting for Change: A Friendship Forged in Elective Waves 26.03.2026 18:11

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Uniting for Change: A Friendship Forged in Elective Waves Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-26-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Porvoon lukiossa kevään ensimmäiset auringonsäteet hehkuivat vanhoja kivimuureja vasten. En: At Porvoon High School, the first rays of spring sun glowed against the old stone wall...

Camera Confessions: Springtime Prom and Tuomas's Big Risk 26.03.2026 17:10

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Camera Confessions: Springtime Prom and Tuomas's Big Risk Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-26-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevään ensimerkit kurkistelivat lumivaipan alta, kun Tuomas kulki pitkin koulun valoisia käytäviä. En: The first signs of spring peeked out from under the snow blanket as Tuomas w...

The Sweet Science of Helsinki's Secret Easter Creation 25.03.2026 15:38

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : The Sweet Science of Helsinki's Secret Easter Creation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-25-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevätpäivä oli kirkas ja aurinkoinen Helsingissä, mutta maan alla, salaisessa laboratoriossa, kolmen ystävän maailma oli täynnä jännitystä ja toivoa. En: The spring day was bright an...

Hopeful Innovations: A Life-Saving Journey in Helsinki 25.03.2026 19:21

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Hopeful Innovations: A Life-Saving Journey in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-25-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin keskustassa, salainen laboratorio piiloutui vanhaan punatiilirakennukseen. En: In the center of Helsinki, a secret laboratory hid inside an old red-brick building. Fi: Kevä...

Café Conversations: Finding Hope Amidst the Snowstorm 24.03.2026 18:49

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Café Conversations: Finding Hope Amidst the Snowstorm Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-24-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kahvilassa oli lämmintä ja kodikasta. En: The café was warm and cozy. Fi: Suuret ikkunat paljastivat ulkona riehuvan keväisen lumimyrskyn. En: Large windows revealed the raging spring...

Mystery at the Café: Aino's Artful Detective Adventure 24.03.2026 15:35

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Mystery at the Café: Aino's Artful Detective Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-24-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aino istui Helsingin kahvilassa, joka oli hänen suosikkipaikkansa rentoutua. En: Aino sat in a café in Helsinki, which was her favorite place to relax. Fi: Kahvila oli täynnä ihmisiä...

Finding Focus: Springtime Inspiration at the Library 23.03.2026 18:59

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Focus: Springtime Inspiration at the Library Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-23-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aamuaurinko valaisi kirkkaasti Helsingin keskustakirjasto Oodin suuret ikkunat. En: The morning sun brightly illuminated the large windows of Helsinki's central library Oodi. Fi: Kevää...

Spontaneous Flavors: Aino's Market Day Awakening 23.03.2026 16:52

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Spontaneous Flavors: Aino's Market Day Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-23-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kauppatorin vilkkaus oli henkeäsalpaavaa. En: The hustle and bustle of the Kauppatori was breathtaking. Fi: Kevät tuoksui ilmassa, ja merituuli toi mukanaan raikkautta. En: The scent of sp...

Lost Cat Brings Neighbors Together in Unexpected Ways 22.03.2026 19:17

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Lost Cat Brings Neighbors Together in Unexpected Ways Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-22-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aino istui keittiön pöydän ääressä ja katseli ulos ikkunasta. En: Aino sat at the kitchen table and looked out the window. Fi: Kevät oli vihdoin saapunut, ja pihojen hanget olivat alk...

Spring Harmony: Rediscovering Family Ties in Helsinki Gardens 22.03.2026 18:58

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Spring Harmony: Rediscovering Family Ties in Helsinki Gardens Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-22-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevään ensimmäiset merkit herättivät herkästi henkiin jokaisen Helsingin rauhallisessa omakotitaloalueessa sijaitsevan puutarhan. En: The first signs of spring delicately brou...

Helping Hand at Helsinki: A Tale of Friendship & Health 21.03.2026 18:05

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Helping Hand at Helsinki: A Tale of Friendship & Health Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-21-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin päärautatieasema oli täynnä kevään energiaa. En: Helsingin main railway station was full of spring energy. Fi: Auringonvalo siivilöityi korkeiden lasikattojen läpi, he...

Serendipity at the Helsinki Market: A Springtime Encounter 21.03.2026 18:17

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Serendipity at the Helsinki Market: A Springtime Encounter Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-21-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevyen kevättuulen puhaltaessa Suomenlahdelta, Eero asteli Helsingin Kauppatorille. En: As a light spring breeze blew in from the Gulf of Suomi, Eero walked to Helsinki's Kauppat...

Sauna Whispers: A Spring Awakening of Friendship 20.03.2026 17:55

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Sauna Whispers: A Spring Awakening of Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-20-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Mika katseli ikkunasta ulos. En: Mika looked out the window. Fi: Talvi oli taittumassa kevääksi, ja jää alkoi sulaa järvellä. En: Winter was transitioning into spring, and the ice on the l...

Artful Connections: A Spring Tale of Rediscovery and Friendship 20.03.2026 16:35

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Artful Connections: A Spring Tale of Rediscovery and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-20-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin taidemuseossa kevät hehkui ikkunoista sisään. En: Spring radiated through the windows of the Helsingin taidemuseo. Fi: Moderneja taideteoksia koristivat seinät ja...

Spring Solutions: A Lost Backpack and New Beginnings 19.03.2026 19:32

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Spring Solutions: A Lost Backpack and New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-19-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin kevät oli kauneimmillaan. En: Spring in Helsinki was at its most beautiful. Fi: Ilmassa leijui tuoksu, joka yhdisti ensimmäisten kukkien tuoksun ja kaupungin rutiinien vilinä...

The Lost Locket: A Tale of Mystery and Discovery in Helsinki 19.03.2026 17:02

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : The Lost Locket: A Tale of Mystery and Discovery in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-19-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Tuomiokirkon valkoiset tornit piirtyivät taivasta vasten kuin vahtina seisovat vanhanajan ritarit. En: The white towers of the Tuomiokirkko stood against the sky like old-time...

Navigating New Horizons: Aino’s Journey of Strength and Love 18.03.2026 17:51

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Navigating New Horizons: Aino’s Journey of Strength and Love Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-18-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aamun ensimmäiset auringonsäteet maalasivat Suomenlinnan saaret pehmeillä väreillä. En: The first rays of the morning sun painted the Suomenlinna islands with soft colors. Fi:...

Heart's Choice at Helsinki Station: A Life-Changing Decision 17.03.2026 19:07

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Heart's Choice at Helsinki Station: A Life-Changing Decision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-17-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin päärautatieasema oli täynnä väkeä. En: Helsinki’s main railway station was full of people. Fi: Ihmiset kulkivat kiireisinä ohi, vetäen matkalaukkujaan mukanaan. En: P...

Adventures with Nipsu: Misadventures in Helsinki's Spring 17.03.2026 17:36

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Adventures with Nipsu: Misadventures in Helsinki's Spring Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-17-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevät Helsingissä on täynnä energiaa. En: Spring in Helsinki is full of energy. Fi: Kauppatorilla väki kuhisee, tarjolla on kaikkea tuoreista marjoista porohattuihin, joiden sarve...

Melting Distances: A Café, Coffee, and Commitment 16.03.2026 17:11

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Melting Distances: A Café, Coffee, and Commitment Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-16-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kahvila Kruununhaassa oli kuin lämmin syli. En: The café in Kruununhaa felt like a warm embrace. Fi: Se oli paikka, jossa ihmiset istuivat juomassa kuumaa kahvia ja syömässä tuoreita korv...

Love Across Borders: Navigating Long-Distance Relationships 16.03.2026 18:58

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Love Across Borders: Navigating Long-Distance Relationships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-16-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingissä, kahvila Punavuori kahisutteli asiakkaitaan. En: In Helsinki, the café Punavuori rustled with its customers. Fi: Ulkona talvi roikkui vielä kaupungin yllä; katujen r...

Aino and Kalle: Forssa's Hidden Room Mystery Unveiled 15.03.2026 19:09

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Aino and Kalle: Forssa's Hidden Room Mystery Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-15-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kevyt tuulenhenkäys kuljetti Forssan keväisen kaupungin läpi tuoksuja, jotka sekoittuivat museon lähettyvillä kasvavien kukkien hienoiseen tuoksuun. En: A gentle breeze carried scents...

Finding Love and Inspiration on the Amalfi Coast 14.03.2026 18:24

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Love and Inspiration on the Amalfi Coast Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-03-14-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Amalfin rannikko kylpi kevätauringossa. En: The Amalfi coast basked in the spring sun. Fi: Villikukat puhkesivat kukkaan kiemurtelevien polkujen varrella. En: Wildflowers bloomed along the...