Estonian with Eli

Welcome back! This is the first episode of second season of Estonian with Eli, and will be talking about the traditions around Shrove Tuesday, from the activities to food.

The transcript is available to those who support the podcast on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

This episode is mainly aimed at giving updates on the podcast, how it will continue, supporter's club and more relevant information.

Check out the full transcript on the website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/02/05/season-1-podcast-updates-esimese-hooaja-taskuhaalingu-uudised/

This episode contains a short story about a day at the beach, told from three diferent perspectives and questions and answers.

Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/02/05/1-14-story-a-day-at-the-beach-luhijutt-paev-rannas/

In this episode I discuss the usefulness of music to language learning, as well as list some Estonian bands that may be enjoyable to explore.

Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-13-music-muusika/

In this episode I explain different ways we use the three verbs tulema, minema, käima, with sample sentences to conjugate in present tense.

Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-12-come-go-frequent-verbs-tulema-minema-kaima-tegusonad/

In this episode I introduce some family-related vocabulary that is used in everyday Estonian.

Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-11-family-perekond/

In this episode, I discuss some traditions around New Years Eve in Estonia, how we celebrate, fireworks, comedy shows, and new year's resolutions.

Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-10-nye-vana-aasta-ohtu/

In this episode I give an example day to talk about repeating activities, such as a routine. Also questions in the end for you to try and answer.

Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-9-routine-rutiin-beginner-friendly/

In this episode, I introduce a few different Christmas foods from Estonia, with brief descriptions of what they are. Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-8-christmas-foods-joulutoidud/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

This episode talks about Estonia, some characteristics and interesting facts.

Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/01/30/1-2-about-estonia-eestist/

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/

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/