Estonian with Eli

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Learn Estonian by listening, Estonian with Eli is a beginner-friendly podcast using the natural learning method to help you build your comprehension of Estonian language. Most episodes are non-scripted and therefore use everyday language and speech flow. Different topics are covered and there is always an accompanying transcript to help you with your learning if you need it. Check out my website and ko-fi page for more details and how to enhance your learning even further! https://estonianwitheli.org/ https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

  1. Episode 1

    3.1 Habits - harjumused

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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

  2. Episode 2

    3.2 Snowball soup and potato salad – Lumepallisupp ja kartulisalat

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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!

    3.2 Snowball soup and potato salad – Lumepallisupp ja kartulisalat

  3. Episode 3

    3.3 Artificial intelligence - Tehisintellekt

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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 If you wish to buy the whole 15 episode transcripts from second season, you can do so at my ko-fi shop: https://ko-fi.com/s/089f68246b Thank you for supporting my podcast.

  4. Episode 4

    3.4 Thoughts of Estonia and Estonians – Mõtteid Eestist ja eestlastest

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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. 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 Thank you for your support.

  5. Episode 5

    3.5 Expressions – väljendid

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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 Consider becoming a supporter if you enjoy listening to this podcast. Check out the different tiers and benefits for becoming a member https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga 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 Thank you for your support.

    3.5 Expressions – väljendid

  6. Episode 6

    3.6 Estonia’s re-independence day – Eesti taasiseseisvumispäev

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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 Thank you for listening and supporting this podcast 3

    3.6 Estonia’s re-independence day – Eesti taasiseseisvumispäev

  7. Episode 7

    3.7 Estonia's education - Eesti haridus

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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 If you like this podcast, please consider supporting it to ensure its continuation. If you would like to get access to all of season two's transcripts, you can purchase it as a complete package: https://ko-fi.com/s/089f68246b including 60 pages of transcripts and additional vocabulary and exercises.

    3.7 Estonia's education - Eesti haridus

  8. Episode 8

    3.8 Interesting things about Estonia - Huvitavat Eesti kohta

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 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/ If you would like to read the transcript and check out the vocabulary list for this episode, to help with your Estonian learning, consider becoming my monthly supporter on Ko-fi https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga to get access to the transcripts and many more useful benefits. The direct link to the transcript is here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/09/08/3-8-huvitavat-eesti-kohta/ Thank you for your continued support of this podcast!

    3.8 Interesting things about Estonia - Huvitavat Eesti kohta
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Learn Estonian by listening, Estonian with Eli is a beginner-friendly podcast using the natural learning method to help you build your comprehension of Estonian language. Most episodes are non-scripted and therefore use everyday language and speech flow. Different topics are covered and there is always an accompanying transcript to help you with your learning if you need it. Check out my website and ko-fi page for more details and how to enhance your learning even further! https://estonianwitheli.org/ https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

Information

  • Creator
    Eli
  • Episodes
    47
  • Seasons
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Elisabeth Haljas
  • Show Website
    Estonian with Eli

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