Estonian with Eli

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Welcome back! This episode is about leisure activities and hobbies in Estonian. This is aimed to provide the listener/learner with useful vocabulary to talk about activities in estonian.

The full transcript is available as always on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/11/08/3-14-hobid/ together with vocabulary at B1 level and higher highlighted and translated. Password to access is available to my monthly supporters on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

If you would like to get instant access to all the transcripts for the second season, check out my ko-fi shop, where you can get the 60-page pdf together with the password to access the transcripts on my website: https://ko-fi.com/s/089f68246b

Thank you to all the supporters. It's a love project to talk in Estonian about Estonian things, and it would be impossible without the support to help balance the expenses of keeping this up and running, without even considering the time expense.

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In this episode I discuss briefly the overview of Estonian language's origins, the languge it originated from and is currently still related to.

The full transcript is available as always on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/11/01/3-13-uurali-keeled/ together with vocabulary at B1 level and higher highlighted and translated. Password to access is available to my monthly supporters on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

If you would like to get instant access to all the transcripts for the second season, check out my ko-fi shop, where you can get the 60-page pdf together with the password to access the transcripts on my website: https://ko-fi.com/s/089f68246b

Thank you to all the supporters. It's a love project to talk in Estonian about Estonian things, and it would be impossible without the support to help balance the expenses of keeping this up and running, without even considering the time expense.

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Welcome back to Estonian with Eli. This episode is about the technological solutions Estonia has come up with over the past decades and what it enables people to do via an internet connection. Some technical vocabulary, which may be more challenging to beginners, so as usual, the transcript is available to all monthly supporters on ko-fi website: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga with word vocabulary for B1+ level graded words and expressions.

Direct link: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/10/23/3-12-e-lahendused/

If you would like to get instant access to all the transcripts for the second season, check out my ko-fi shop, where you can get the 60-page pdf together with the password to access the transcripts on my website: https://ko-fi.com/s/089f68246b

Thank you to all the supporters. It's a love project to talk in Estonian about Estonian things, and it would be impossible without the support to help balance the expenses of keeping this up and running, without even considering the time expense.

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In this episode I give several new expressions useful in everyday conversations. From basic greeting phrases, wishes, as well as talking about things annoying you, or you're looking forward to. Majority of the vocabulary used is on A1 level.

If you find it hard to follow and would like to benefit from reading the transcript alongside listening, consider becoming my monthly supporter on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga , to get access to this season's transcripts. Direct link to this episodes transcript: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/10/09/kasulikud-valjendid/

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Welcome back to Estonian with Eli. This is a fairly beginner-friendly episode discussing modes of transport to getting around in Estonia, and some important aspects with all of them.

If you would benefit from reading along at the same time with some word and expression explanations included, become my supporter on Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga, as a monthly subscriber you get access to all this season's episode transcripts. The direct link to this episode's transcript is: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/09/29/liiklemine-eestis/

If you would like to get instant access to the second season's transcripts with additional word explanations and exercises, you can get it in my ko-fi shop: https://ko-fi.com/s/089f68246b

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Welcome back to Eesti keel Eliga. In this episode I discuss in a more beginner-friendly way shopping in Estonia. Mainly, going to a supermarker, the different isles, products and sections we would encounter. Aimed to give you useful vocabulary for everyday items.

If you would find it helpful to read the transcript with vocabulary list at the end to help your understanding, you can become my supporter on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga and you will get access to all transcripts from this season.

Direct link to the post on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/09/21/3-9-shopping-poes-kaimine/

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Welcome back to the podcast! In today's episode I share some interesting facts about Estonia, from the religiousness to hedgehogs, giving you an overview of fun stuff brought out by a couple of different articles I found:

https://www.delfi.ee/artikkel/75397753/briti-ajaleht-toi-valja-25-huvitavat-fakti-eesti-kohta

https://blog.idaoffice.org/et/posts/10-huvitavat-fakti-eesti-kohta/

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The direct link to the transcript is here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/09/08/3-8-huvitavat-eesti-kohta/

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Welcome back! This episode is dedicated to the Day of Knowledge on the 1st of September, and discussing the way Estonia's education system is built - the different phases of schooling, what is mandatory, subjects taught and other aspects touched upon briefly.

Using slower speach to help with understanding for Estonian learners.

As always, the transcript is on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/08/28/3-7-eesti-haridus/ with password accessible to my monthly supporters on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

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This is an episode to remark today's celebration for Estonia's Re-independence day, especially its 35th anniversary. I discuss some key historic events that led to the possibility for Estonia to declare its independence again. Good opportunity to test/learn numbers with several dates and years mentioned.

Full transcript with vocabulary and additional information/links at the end is on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/08/20/3-6-estonias-re-independence-day-eesti-taasiseseisvumispaev/ , and access is to the third season's transcripts is to my current monthly supporters on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

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Welcome back to Estonian with Eli podcast. This episode focusses on a few colloquial expressions to say I don't mind/care, and oh my gosh and alternatives. Explaining the vocabulary literally and in context.

The full transcript is available as usual on my website https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/08/07/3-5-expressions/ and password is available to my monthly supporters on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

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This episode is about me sharing my thoughts about Estonia after having returned to the country for a month, meeting new people, experiencing new things, and how some things have taken me by surprise.

Full transcript is available on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/07/31/3-4-motteid-eestist-ja-eestlastest/ and is available to my monthly supporters on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga . If you enjoy listening to my podcast, consider becoming a supporter to support its publication.

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In this episode I discuss some aspects of AI and its use. I share my opinion about it and what it could be used for. Transcript as always available on my website, which includes some word explanations/colloquialisms: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/07/20/3-3-tehisintellekt/ and is available to my monthly supporters on ko-fi website: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

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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.

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Hope you like it!

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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/

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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.

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Intro/outro music by Oleksii Holubiev from Pixabay

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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/

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This episode is discussing the history and traditions of Easter in Estonia. Talking about the significance of the several days leading up to Easter, what they are called, and how the old traditions differ from today's.

The full transcript is available as always on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/04/05/2-7-easter-munadepuhad/ and password to access is available to monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

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Aitäh!

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This episode is sequel to 2.6, where I continue with the same story about Liina and her family. It is aimed at early beginners with easy sentences, present tense, and includes questions and answers to help you start speaking by answering the questions in first person form.

The full transcript is available on my website https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/03/30/2-7-liina-seiklused-2/ and the password is available to my monthly supporters on my Ko-fi website: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

Lots of new exciting benefits are explained in this session to the monthly supporters, such as a video call for all monthly supporters, and Signal messaging group chat for 'Libahunt' and above tier supporters.

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This is a very beginner-friendly episode where I start telling a longer story. This is the first part of a series, told in third person point of view, and Q&A in second/third person, which allows you to practice speaking in first person, which we most often do.

As usual, you can find the full transcript on my website https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/03/23/2-6-liina-seiklused/ and get access to it using the password shared with my monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

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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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In this episode, I explain the rules of another popular Estonian card game. The name can be translated as "the fool of the family", indicating to the person losing the game. It's a simple game, and as always, I have added additional explanations to the bottom of the transcript, accessible to my monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

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This episode introduces a very popular Estonian card game "turakas", how it's played, and common variants. Full transcript available on the webiste for monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

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Welcome back Estonian with Eli podcast. Due to illness, there was no episode last week, and aptly today's topic is health. Full transcript is available to monthly supporters on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

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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.

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