Estonian with Eli

Estonian with Eli

por Eli
Temporada 3
3.2 Snowball soup and potato salad – Lumepallisupp ja kartulisalat
In this episode, I talk about two traditional Estonian recipes, one sweet, one savoury. I discuss how to make them and ingredients, giving you a good overview of some basic food-related vocabulary. If you like this podcast and want to support its making, consider becoming a supporter on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga You can access the full transcript on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/07/03/3-2-lumepallisupp-ja-kartulisalat/ , with password sent to the monthly supporters of the current season. Hope you like it!
3.1 Habits - harjumused
Welcome back to third season of Estonian with Eli! This season is kicked off with discussion about habits and how we can improve them. A book recommendation is made to help with this. If you would like to read the transcript with additional word explanations, become a monthly supporter on my ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga, so you could read this episode's transcript on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/06/27/3-1-habits-harjumused/ If you are interested in reading the transcripts to the second season, you can purchase it as a pdf from my ko-fi shop: https://ko-fi.com/s/089f68246b
Temporada 2
2.15 Why study languages? – Miks õppida keeli?
In this episode I discuss various reasons why one might learn a language. I talk about what my own motivations have been and the benefits of learning the local language as well as impact on health to learn any new language. This is also the final episode of season 2, which means if you want, you are now able to buy the whole 60 pages of this season's transcripts in one go. Check it out here: https://ko-fi.com/s/089f68246b If you wish to support my podcast and get access to the next season's episodes as they come, as well as lots of other interesting perks, check out my ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga Intro/outro music by Oleksii Holubiev from Pixabay
2.14 Describing people - inimeste kirjeldamine
Hello everyone! In this episode I give an example on how to describe a person, including using several different sayings/phrases. Full transcript including explanations of the expressions as always on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/06/05/2-14-describing-people/ and you can access it by becoming my supporter on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga Intro/outro music by Oleksii Holubiev from Pixabay Song mentioned in the episode is "Pole sul tarvis teada mida ma teen" by Kukerpillid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i31YEiljcKU
2.13 Summer - suvi
This episode talks about some activities Estonians like to do in the summer or that are popular. You can read the transcript on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/05/28/2-13-summer-suvi/ , and access is gained by becoming my monthly supporter on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga. Are you interested in taking Estonian 1:1 or group lessons? You can book a free trial lesson with me directly on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/lessons/
2.12 Pronunciation – hääldamine
In this episode, I talk a bit more about the pronunciation of Estonian vowels, and some tongue twisters to practice prounctiation. Full transcript on my website https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/05/20/2-12-pronunciation-haaldamine/ and password to access is available to my monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga Kirju kukk kires kuuse kõrval kuurikatusel. Seitsesada seitsekümmend sinist sipsikut sibasid sööklasse sooja saia sööma. Narivoodi moodi voodi viidi voodipoodi. Kuuuurijad tööööl jää ääres. Hauaööõudused Kas see ei või või või võimargariin olla? Vahetevahel on ka vahede vahelistel vahedel vahed vahel. Kummitus kummitas kummikutega kummutis.
2.11 Liina's adventures 3 - Liina seiklused 3
This is another beginner-friendly episode following the story of Liina, including a short story and questions and answers based on the story afterwards. This is the final part of the story that is available to everyone, and following stories are for my ko-fi supporters only: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga Transcript available here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/05/07/2-11-liina-seiklused-3/ with password visible to ko-fi supporters.
2.10 Sauna - saun
In this episode I talk about how Estonians go to sauna, the traditions around sauna-ing, and other related topics. Full transcript as always, available on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/05/01/2-10-saun/ and is available to my monthly supporters on Ko-Fi website: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga
2.9 Learning Estonian - Eesti keele õppimine
This episode spends time on exploring some materials and resources available to Estonian learners. As usual, the transcript is available on my website; https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/04/22/2-9-eesti-keele-oppimine/ and access to the transcript is for my monthly supporters on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga
2.5 Estonians - eestlased
In this episode, I discuss a bit about what Estonians are like, their characters, some customs, and general external characeristics. To access the password to the transcipts, and additional resources, please become a supporter on: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga
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