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Estonian with Eli

Estonian with Eli

by Eli

Language Learning

Season 1

Introduction / sissejuhatus

This is introductory episode to the Estonian learning podcast Estonian with Eli, what it's about and how it might help you speak better Estonian. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/29/0-introduction-sissejuhatus/

1.1 Story / Lühijutt. Kadri õpib ja töötab

This is an episode of a short story introducing "mina" and "tema" forms. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-1-story-luhijutt-kadri-opib-ja-tootab/

1.2 About Estonia - Eestist

This episode talks about Estonia, some characteristics and interesting facts. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-2-about-estonia-eestist/

1.3 Food – Toit: leib ja piim

In this a bit longer and maybe more complex episode, we discuss Estonian food, with longer focus on the different kinds of breads and dairy products popular in Estonia. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-3-food-toit-leib-ja-piim/

1.4.1 Beginners – algajatele

This episode is directed to beginners, using fairly simple language pronounced clearly at a slow pace to allow distinction between each word. In this episode, I introduce myself a bit, which should be understandable with beginner vocabulary basis. Full transcription here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-4-1-beginners-algajatele/

1.4.2 Beginners short story about Kristi - Lühijutt Kristist algajatele

Second episode for beginners in slow Estonian, this time in a short-story format about a young girl Kristi. Includes third and first person perspectives and some simple questions in the end. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-4-2-beginners-short-story-about-kristi-luhijutt-kristist-algajatele/

1.4.3 Introductions and questions – tutvustamine ja küsimused

In this episode, the beginners' series continues. This time I am introducing a person from first-person perspective and asking several questions based on each sentence. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-4-3-introductions-and-questions-tutvustamine-ja-kusimused/

1.5 St. Martin's Day - Mardipäev

In this episode, we discuss the Estonian traditions around St. Martin's Day, and moreover the eve before the day when (usually) kids go from house to house to perform and ask for donations. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-5-st-martins-day-mardipaev/

1.6 Weather - Ilm

In this episode, we delve into the different weather conditions, how to describe, what weather is like in Estonia in broad terms, and hopefully help you understand some weather forecast terminology. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-6-weather-ilm/

1.7 Christmas - Jõulud

In this episode, I talk a bit about Christmas traditions in Estonia, aiming to keep a slower pace for new learners. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-7-christmas-joulud/

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