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  • A Wintry Lesson: How Fumbling Turned Into Friendship

    A Wintry Lesson: How Fumbling Turned Into Friendship
    Feb 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: A Wintry Lesson: How Fumbling Turned Into Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-12-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Kaarel vaatas läbi udu klaasi, jälgides kuidas lumehelbed õrnalt maapinnale langesid.En: Kaarel looked through the misted glass, watching how the snowflakes gently fell to the ground.Et: Oli talve keskel, ja nende klass külastas lumega kaetud välihaiglat Eesti maapiirkonnas.En: It was mid-winter, and their class was visiting a snow-covered field hospital in the Estonian countryside.Et: Vana haigla hoone eristus lumest, oma valgete seintega, kerge suits tõusmas korstnast, justkui vanaema hubasest köögist.En: The old hospital building stood out against the snow, with its white walls, a light smoke rising from the chimney, as if from grandma’s cozy kitchen.Et: Selles haiglas õppisid nad esmaabi ja inimkeha anatoomiat.En: In this hospital, they were learning first aid and human anatomy.Et: Klass oli kogunenud väike, kuid hubases ruumis.En: The class had gathered in a small but cozy room.Et: Seinu kaunistasid vanad anatoomilised plakatid ja toolid olid paigutatud ringi.En: The walls were adorned with old anatomical posters, and the chairs were arranged in a circle.Et: Keskküttega ruum pakkus külmadesse õhtutesse soojust.En: The centrally heated room provided warmth on the cold evenings.Et: Uksel ilutses punane rist, mis andis aimu koha tähtsusest.En: A red cross adorned the door, hinting at the importance of the place.Et: Kaarel oli alatasa vaikselt istudes, tema süda tagus kiiresti.En: Kaarel sat quietly, his heart pounding quickly.Et: Ta vaatas Liinat, kes naeratas ja paar pinget eemal Mihkliga vestles.En: He watched Liina, who smiled and chatted with Mihkel a few seats away.Et: Liina oli alati elav ja särav, alati valmis õppima ja aitama.En: Liina was always lively and bright, always ready to learn and help.Et: Kaarel mõtles, et täna on tema võimalus muljet avaldada.En: Kaarel thought today might be his chance to impress her.Et: Nad istusid ja ootasid, kui õpetaja selgitas esmaabi põhitõdesid.En: They sat and waited as the teacher explained the basics of first aid.Et: Mitte kaugel nendest, tõusis Mihkel, olles klassi kõige enesekindlam õpilane.En: Not far from them, Mihkel, the most confident student in the class, stood up.Et: Kaareli parim sõber ja suurem tease.En: Kaarel's best friend and biggest tease.Et: "Kaarel," kutsus Mihkel üle klassi, "näita meile, kuidas sidet panna!"En: "Kaarel," called Mihkel across the class, "show us how to apply a bandage!"Et: Kaarel punastas, tundes kuidas kõik pilgud pöördusid tema poole.En: Kaarel blushed, feeling all eyes turn towards him.Et: Tema kurk kuivatas, ent Liina uudishimulik pilk andis talle julguse.En: His throat dried up, yet Liina's curious gaze gave him courage.Et: Ta astus ettepoole, käed veidi värisemas.En: He stepped forward, hands slightly trembling.Et: "Olgu, ma proovin," ütles ta vaikselt, kui õpetaja ulatas talle sidemega.En: "Okay, I'll try," he said quietly, as the teacher handed him the bandage.Et: Kaarel hakkas näitama, kuid siis juhtus midagi ootamatut.En: Kaarel began to demonstrate, but then something unexpected happened.Et: Tema käed komistasid, side libises talle sõrmedelt ning maandus just Liina jalgade ette.En: His hands fumbled, the bandage slipped from his fingers and landed right at Liina's feet.Et: Liina vaatas üles Kaareli poole, naeratus mänglemas tema huulil.En: Liina looked up at Kaarel, a playful smile on her lips.Et: "Kas ma saan aidata?"En: "Can I help?"Et: pakkus Liina, kummardudes, et side üles korjata.En: offered Liina, bending down to pick up the bandage.Et: Kaareli põsed läksid veel punasemaks, kuid ta naeris koos temaga.En: Kaarel's cheeks turned even redder, but he laughed along with her.Et: Üllatuslikult hakkas Kaarel tundma end rohkem kindlalt.En: Surprisingly, Kaarel started to feel more confident.Et: Kaarel võttis side tagasi, ja Liina juhendamisega hakkas uuesti.En: Kaarel took the bandage back, and with Liina's guidance, he began again.Et: Seekord oli tema käitumine palju stabiilsem, ja ta suutis ülesande korralikult lõpetada.En: This time his actions were much more stable, and he managed to complete the task properly.Et: Liina vaatas Kaarelit kiirates: "Hästi tehtud, Kaarel!"En: Liina looked at Kaarel, beaming: "Well done, Kaarel!"Et: Sellel hetkel mõistis Kaarel, et tema väike ebaõnnestumine oli muutnud olukorra.En: At that moment, Kaarel realized that his little mishap had changed the situation.Et: Liina naerule avanes tema enda naeratus.En: Liina's laughter brought out his own smile.Et: Midagi nende kahe vahel klikkis, ja Kaarel tajus, et võibolla polegi ta tunded ühepoolsed.En: Something clicked between the two, and Kaarel sensed that maybe his feelings weren't one-sided.Et: Kui klass hakkas valmistuma lahkumiseks, said Kaarel ja Liina veel ...
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    17 min
  • Love Blooms Amidst Chaos: A Field Hospital Romance

    Love Blooms Amidst Chaos: A Field Hospital Romance
    Feb 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Love Blooms Amidst Chaos: A Field Hospital Romance Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-12-08-38-19-et Story Transcript:Et: Talvine tuul pühkis üle Peipsi järve, langedes pehme laviinina vastu väljahaigla telgi seinu.En: The winter wind swept across Peipsi Lake, descending like a soft avalanche against the sides of the field hospital tent.Et: Sees valitses intensiivne, organiseeritud kaos.En: Inside, there was intense, organized chaos.Et: Generaatorite tasane sumin segunes instrumentide kõlina ja arstipersonali vaoshoitud hääletooniga, kui nad liikusid patsientide vahel.En: The gentle hum of the generators mingled with the clinking of instruments and the restrained tones of the medical staff's voices as they moved among the patients.Et: Alvar ja Mihkel olid juba mitu päeva olnud pidevalt jalul.En: Alvar and Mihkel had been on their feet for several days in a row.Et: Haigete voog ei lõppenud, päevad sulasid öödesse, kuid nende töö jätkus.En: The stream of patients did not end, days melted into nights, but their work continued.Et: Alvar püüdis jääda keskendunuks, aga tema mõtted triivisid alatihti Kersti suunas.En: Alvar tried to stay focused, but his thoughts often drifted toward Kersti.Et: Kersti oli meedikute seas rahustav jõud - tema kindel pilk ja rahulik hääl olid teistele toeks.En: Kersti was a calming force among the medical staff—her steady gaze and calm voice were a support to others.Et: "Mis sa sellest Kerstist arvad?En: "What do you think of Kersti?"Et: " küsinud Mihkel ootamatult, kui nad patsientide voodite vahel manööverdasid.En: Mihkel asked unexpectedly as they maneuvered between the patients' beds.Et: Alvar vaatas kiiresti kõrvale.En: Alvar quickly looked away.Et: "Ta on väga hea õde," vastas Alvar formaalselt, kuid Mihkel teadis, et Alvar hoidis end tagasi.En: "She is a very good nurse," Alvar replied formally, but Mihkel knew that Alvar was holding himself back.Et: "Sa peaksid temaga rääkima," julgustas Mihkel.En: "You should talk to her," Mihkel encouraged.Et: "Mine ja ütle talle.En: "Go and tell her."Et: "Alvar tundis, et aeg kiirenes ja aeglus kadus, jättes järele üksnes näriva kahtluse.En: Alvar felt time speeding up and slowness disappearing, leaving behind only gnawing doubt.Et: Kas tõesti mõistlik oli talle oma tundeid avaldada, siin, kogu selles segaduses?En: Was it really wise to reveal his feelings to her here, amidst all this chaos?Et: Ta muretses, et see võiks mõjutada nende koostööd, kuid südame pinge muutus iga päevaga väljakannatamatumaks.En: He worried it might affect their teamwork, but the tension in his heart became more unbearable with each passing day.Et: Oli Valentinipäev.En: It was Valentine's Day.Et: Vaeva ja lootuse keskel, justkui ime, leidis Alvar võimalikuna sekundi, kui telgis võttis endale hetkeks hinge ja oli võimalus rääkida Kerstiga.En: Amidst the struggle and hope, as if by a miracle, Alvar found a moment when the tent allowed him a brief respite, an opportunity to speak with Kersti.Et: "Kersti," alustas Alvar ettevaatlikult, püüdes jääda rahulikuks.En: "Kersti," Alvar began cautiously, trying to remain calm.Et: "Ma.En: "I...Et: ma tahtsin öelda, et sa oled mulle palju tähendanud.En: I wanted to say that you have meant a lot to me."Et: "Kersti tõstis pilgu, tema silmades oli üllatus.En: Kersti raised her gaze, surprise in her eyes.Et: "Alvar, mina.En: "Alvar, I...Et: ma olen mõelnud sinust samuti," tunnistas ta vaikselt.En: I have been thinking of you as well," she admitted quietly.Et: Oli nagu väike rahuhetk kogu selle, mis igapäevaseks oli saanud, tormamise sees.En: It was like a small moment of peace amidst what had become the daily rush.Et: Nad vaatasid teineteisele silma, tundes esmakordselt, et polnud üksi.En: They looked into each other's eyes, feeling for the first time that they were not alone.Et: Sellel kärarikkal talveõhtul väljahaiglas muutsid mõned sõnad palju.En: On that noisy winter evening in the field hospital, a few words changed much.Et: Alvari sees tõusis mugavustunne, kerge ja kergendav.En: Within Alvar, a feeling of comfort rose, light and relieving.Et: Kersti leidis oma hirmudele vastust ning nendevaheline side sai tugevamaks.En: Kersti found answers to her fears, and their bond grew stronger.Et: Aknast väljaspool libisesid lumehelbed aeglaselt.En: Outside the window, snowflakes drifted slowly.Et: Kaugel telgi seinte varjus oli vaikus, kuid selle sees helises uus algus.En: Far in the shadows of the tent walls, there was silence, but within, a new beginning resonated.Et: Sõnad, mis jäid kõlama nagu pehme lubadus uute alguste kohta.En: Words that lingered like a gentle promise of new beginnings.Et: Nende töö jätkus, nende südamed olid nüüd kindlustatud.En: Their work continued, but now their hearts were secure. Vocabulary Words:swept: pühkisdescending: ...
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    15 min
  • Surviving the Arctic: A Quest for Data and Discovery

    Surviving the Arctic: A Quest for Data and Discovery
    Feb 11 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Surviving the Arctic: A Quest for Data and Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2026-02-11-23-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Lõputu jääväli laius Maret ja Toomase ees.En: The endless ice field spread out before Maret and Toomas.Et: Taevas oli hall ning tuul lõikas läbi paksude jopede ja salli.En: The sky was gray, and the wind cut through thick jackets and scarves.Et: Seekordne ekspeditsioon oli tähtis.En: This expedition was important.Et: Uurida Arktika faunat ja maa kliimamuutusi.En: Investigating Arctic fauna and the land's climate changes.Et: Mõlemal teadlasel oli oma eesmärk.En: Both scientists had their own goals.Et: Maret, kes seisis mäelt laskuva tuule käes, unistas koguda andmeid, mis aitaksid kaitsta loodust.En: Maret, standing in the wind coming down from the mountain, dreamed of gathering data that would help protect nature.Et: Toomas, toetudes oma matkakepile, ütles ettevaatlikult: "Ilmateade ei ole hea.En: Toomas, leaning on his trekking pole, cautiously said, "The weather forecast isn't good.Et: Kas me peame kaugele minema?"En: Do we have to go far?"Et: "Peame," vastas Maret kindlalt.En: "We must," Maret replied firmly.Et: "Seal kaugel on kalju, kus pesitsevad lindude kolooniad.En: "There, far away, is a cliff where bird colonies nest.Et: Sealne info on hindamatu."En: The information there is invaluable."Et: Toomas ohkas.En: Toomas sighed.Et: Tal oli alati meeles turvalisus esikohal, eriti jäistel äärealadel.En: He always kept safety in mind first, especially in icy outskirts.Et: Kuid Maret oli veenev ja Toomas ei suutnud keelduda.En: But Maret was convincing, and Toomas couldn’t refuse.Et: Nad alustasid rännakut.En: They started their trek.Et: Lume pind oli libe ning iga samm nõudis pingutust.En: The snow's surface was slippery, and each step required effort.Et: Ajaninguts kaotas Maret tasakaalu ning Toomas aitas tal üles tõusta.En: Occasionally, Maret lost her balance, and Toomas helped her up.Et: Üksteisega arvestamine viis neid edasi.En: Consideration for each other moved them forward.Et: Kui nad viimaks kaljurannikuni jõudsid, hakkas ootamatult sadama lund.En: When they finally reached the cliff's edge, unexpected snow started to fall.Et: Tuul tugevnes ja Maret pidi Toomase käega üle merevaadet murrates püüdma.En: The wind strengthened, and Maret had to cling to Toomas's hand as she tried to take in the sea view.Et: Tundus, et torm hakkab võimust võtma.En: It seemed that a storm was beginning to take hold.Et: "Peame varju leidma!"En: "We must find shelter!"Et: hüüdis Toomas üle tormi.En: yelled Toomas over the storm.Et: Nad leidsid väikese koopasuu kalju küljes ja pagesid sinna sisse.En: They found a small cave entrance by the cliff and hurried inside.Et: Koobas oli kitsas, aga pakkus kaitset.En: The cave was narrow but offered protection.Et: Nad tõmbasid kottidest välja soojad tekid ja jagasid oma söögivarusid.En: They pulled out warm blankets from their bags and shared their food supplies.Et: Tundide möödudes torm lõppes ja päike piilus pilvede vahelt.En: As the hours passed, the storm ended, and the sun peeked through the clouds.Et: Toomas vaatas Maretit: "Ma saan aru, miks see sulle tähtis on.En: Toomas looked at Maret: "I understand why this is important to you.Et: Kuigi vahel on raske sinu entusiasmi mõista."En: Although sometimes it's hard to grasp your enthusiasm."Et: Maret naeratas väsinult: "Kuid sinu ettevaatus on päästnud meid täna."En: Maret smiled wearily: "But your caution saved us today."Et: Nad olid väsinud, aga tehtud pingutus oli vilja kandnud.En: They were tired, but the effort had borne fruit.Et: Leitud andmed elupaikade kohta pakkusid lootust nende sõnumi viimisele maailmale.En: The data they found about habitats offered hope for spreading their message to the world.Et: Ja ühtlasi õpetas see kogemus neile, et teadus ja koostöö käivad käsikäes.En: And this experience also taught them that science and cooperation go hand in hand. Vocabulary Words:endless: lõputuexpedition: ekspeditsioonclimate: kliimafauna: faunagoals: eesmärkconvincing: veenevoutskirts: äärealadconsideration: arvestaminegrasp: mõistaenthusiasm: entusiasmshelter: varjutrekking pole: matkakeppforecast: ilmateadeinvaluable: hindamatucautiously: ettevaatlikultsafety: turvalisusslippery: libebalance: tasakaalstrengthened: tugevnescave: koobasblankets: tekideffort: pingutusnarrow: kitsasvaluable: hindamatuexperience: kogemuscooperation: koostööhabitats: elupaigadventure: rännakmessage: sõnumweather: ilm
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    13 min
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