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From Coding to Celebrations: Veikko's Midsummer Awakening 17.06.2026 18:17

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Coding to Celebrations: Veikko's Midsummer Awakening Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-17-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Veikko istui tietokoneensa ääressä ja katseli selaimen ikkunasta, miten naapurit valmistautuivat juhannukseen. En: Veikko sat at his computer and looked out from the browser windo...

Juhannus Revelations: Finding Community in a New Neighborhood 17.06.2026 19:13

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Juhannus Revelations: Finding Community in a New Neighborhood Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-17-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Mikko astui ulos autostaan ja katsoi ympärilleen. En: Mikko stepped out of his car and looked around. Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti eleganttien talojen yläpuolella, ja naapur...

Aleksi's Midsummer Journey: A Flight Towards Balance 16.06.2026 17:03

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Aleksi's Midsummer Journey: A Flight Towards Balance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-16-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko lämmitti Helsinki-Vantaan lentoaseman ulkopuolella, kun Aleksi juoksi kiireisesti kohti terminaalia. En: The sun warmed the outside of Helsinki-Vantaa Airport as Aleksi hurried...

Fearless Bonds: Conquering Fears on the Flight to Berlin 16.06.2026 19:10

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Fearless Bonds: Conquering Fears on the Flight to Berlin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-16-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsinki-Vantaan lentokentällä oli kesätunnelma. En: At the Helsinki-Vantaa airport, there was a summer atmosphere. Fi: Kirkas auringonvalo heijastui suurista ikkunoista, ja kiiltä...

Secrets of Petra Unearthed: A Journey of Discovery and Dreams 15.06.2026 19:29

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Secrets of Petra Unearthed: A Journey of Discovery and Dreams Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-15-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Auringon valo hulmahtaa esiin sinisen taivaan takaa, heijastuu punertavien kallioiden pinnasta ja maalaa näkymän kultaiseksi. En: The sun's light bursts forth from behind the...

Conquering Heights and Fears at Egypt's Timeless Pyramid 15.06.2026 18:17

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Conquering Heights and Fears at Egypt's Timeless Pyramid Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäaurinko paahtoi kuumasti Egyptissä. En: The summer sun blazed hotly in Egypti. Fi: Suuri pyramidi Gizan yllä kohoili majesteettisesti, ikuisuuden merkkinä. En: The great pyrami...

From Helsinki Skies to Forest Whispers: A Freelance Odyssey 14.06.2026 17:45

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Helsinki Skies to Forest Whispers: A Freelance Odyssey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-14-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kaisa istui valoisassa huoneistossaan Helsingissä. En: Kaisa sat in her bright apartment in Helsinki. Fi: Freelancer’s Home, kuten hän sitä kutsui, oli hänen tukikohtansa ja ins...

Dog Costumes to Creativity: Aino's Unplanned Success 14.06.2026 18:26

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Dog Costumes to Creativity: Aino's Unplanned Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-14-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäaurinko paistoi kirkkasti, valaisten Ainon kotitoimiston kevyellä lämmöllä. En: The midsummer sun shone brightly, gently warming Aino's home office. Fi: Oli juhannusaatto, ja Aino...

Artful Reflections: A Friendship Painted in Time 13.06.2026 16:51

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Artful Reflections: A Friendship Painted in Time Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-13-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Hiljaa etenevät askelmerkit kuului Ateneumin taidehallista. En: Quietly moving footsteps echoed through the Ateneum art gallery. Fi: Aino, nuori nainen, käveli pitkin käytäviä mietteliäänä...

Touch of Chaos: A Museum Mishap in Helsinki 13.06.2026 18:08

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Touch of Chaos: A Museum Mishap in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-13-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keskipäivän aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Helsingin Taidemuseon suurista ikkunoista, valaisten veistoksia ja maalauksia. En: The midday sun shone brightly through the large windows of the Helsinki...

Dance of Fate Under the Midsummer Sun: A Festival Romance 12.06.2026 16:36

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Dance of Fate Under the Midsummer Sun: A Festival Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-12-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Keskikesän aurinko valaisi Helsingin tuomiokirkon portaat, ja ilmassa tuntui juhannuksen taika. En: The midsummer sun illuminated the steps of the Helsingin tuomiokirkko (Helsinki...

From Anxiety to Opportunity: Sami's Step to Success 12.06.2026 19:20

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Anxiety to Opportunity: Sami's Step to Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-12-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti Helsingin taivaan yllä, ja Redin tornitalot loistivat sen valossa. En: The sun shone brightly above the skies of Helsinki, and the Redi tower buildings gleame...

The Leap: How A Frog Escapade Sparked Confidence 11.06.2026 17:21

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : The Leap: How A Frog Escapade Sparked Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-11-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kesäinen aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti lukion tieteellisen laboratorion ikkunoista sisään. En: The summer sun shone brightly through the windows of the high school science laboratory. Fi: Ulk...

Blossoming Bonds: A High School Garden's Summer Tale 11.06.2026 17:08

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Blossoming Bonds: A High School Garden's Summer Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-11-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin lukion takana oli kaunis kesäpuutarha. En: Behind the Helsingin high school, there was a beautiful summer garden. Fi: Se oli täynnä värikkäitä kukkia ja pieni lampi. En: It w...

Jari's Midsummer Awakening: Embracing the Unknown 10.06.2026 19:03

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Jari's Midsummer Awakening: Embracing the Unknown Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-10-22-34-02-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Järvi Saimaa oli kauniimpi kuin koskaan. En: Järvi Saimaa was more beautiful than ever. Fi: Kesäyö oli täynnä taikaa, ja juhannuksen keskikesän valo hehkui taivaalla. En: The summer night...

Sparks of Curiosity: A Juhannus Science Adventure 10.06.2026 19:48

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Sparks of Curiosity: A Juhannus Science Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-10-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Syvällä Suomen metsissä, vihreän sammalen ympäröimänä, sijaitsi salainen laboratorio. En: Deep in the forests of Suomi, surrounded by green moss, there was a secret laboratory. Fi: Se ei...

Mystery Brews in Helsinki: A Tea Shop Adventure 09.06.2026 18:10

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Mystery Brews in Helsinki: A Tea Shop Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-09-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Teekaupan ovesta astui sisään aamun ensimmäinen asiakas. En: The first customer of the morning stepped through the door of the tea shop. Fi: Oli kesäkuun alku ja aurinko paistoi lämpimästi...

Love, Laughter, and Canned Herring: A Midsummer's Market Surprise 08.06.2026 17:11

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Love, Laughter, and Canned Herring: A Midsummer's Market Surprise Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-08-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Kirkas kesätori heräsi eloon Midsummerin juhlintaan. En: The bright summer market came alive in celebration of Midsummer. Fi: Aurinko paistoi lämpimästi, ja ihmiset kuljes...

Caught in Motion: A Midsummer's Turnstile Tale 08.06.2026 17:36

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Caught in Motion: A Midsummer's Turnstile Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-08-07-38-20-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin päärautatieasema oli täynnä elämää. En: Helsinki's main railway station was full of life. Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti kesätaivaan alla ja jätkänkynttilät heiluivat kevyesti väki...

Intrigue at Helsinki Central: Eero's Quest for Visibility 06.06.2026 19:52

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Intrigue at Helsinki Central: Eero's Quest for Visibility Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-06-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin päärautatieasemalla vilske oli taukoamaton. En: The hustle and bustle at Helsinki Central Railway Station was unrelenting. Fi: Eero istui asemalaiturin penkillä, kirjoit...

Discovering Flavors: A Spring Adventure in Helsinki 06.06.2026 16:17

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Discovering Flavors: A Spring Adventure in Helsinki Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-06-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti torille Helsingissä. En: The sun shone brightly on the market square in Helsinki. Fi: Ilmassa tuoksui tuore leipä ja vastapaahdettu kahvi. En: The air smelled...

Finding Hope: Eero's Journey Through Shadows and Sunlight 05.06.2026 17:03

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Finding Hope: Eero's Journey Through Shadows and Sunlight Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-05-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Tänä kesänä aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti psykiatrisen osaston ikkunoista. En: This summer, the sun shone brightly through the windows of the psychiatric ward. Fi: Eero istui sänkyns...

From Panic to Peace: Eero's Journey to Conquering Anxiety 05.06.2026 17:49

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : From Panic to Peace: Eero's Journey to Conquering Anxiety Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-05-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Aurinko paistoi kirkkaasti eräänä kesäkuun aamuna, kun Eero istui sängyllään psykiatrisella osastolla. En: The sun shone brightly on a June morning as Eero sat on his bed in the p...

Unexpected Daylight Magic: A Helsinki Adventure 04.06.2026 19:30

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Unexpected Daylight Magic: A Helsinki Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-04-22-34-01-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin keskusrautatieasemalla oli vilinää. En: Helsinki Central Railway Station was bustling with activity. Fi: Oli alkukesä ja lämpö tuntui kuin lupauksena edessä olevasta seikkailusta....

Market Magic: A Culinary Bond Forged at Helsingin Kauppatori 04.06.2026 17:25

Fluent Fiction - Finnish : Market Magic: A Culinary Bond Forged at Helsingin Kauppatori Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/fi/episode/2026-06-04-07-38-19-fi Story Transcript: Fi: Helsingin Kauppatorin halli oli täynnä elämää. En: The Helsingin Kauppatorin hall was full of life. Fi: Kevään lämmin tuulahdus kuljetti mukanaan tuoreen leivän ja mausteiden t...