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Finding Friendship in Tallinn's Historic Streets

Finding Friendship in Tallinn's Historic Streets

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 Fluent Fiction - Estonian: Finding Friendship in Tallinn's Historic Streets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/et/episode/2025-10-13-22-34-02-et Story Transcript:Et: Kollaste ja punaste lehtede kaskaadina sügistuules voogav Tallinn tervitas uue päeva valguses Raivot.En: As a cascade of yellow and red leaves flowed in the autumn wind, Tallinn greeted Raivo in the light of a new day.Et: Vana Tallinna kivisillutisega tänavad helkisid hommikupäikeses ja ajaloolised hooned näisid elavat, rääkides vaiksel keelel oma lugusid.En: The cobblestone streets of old Tallinn glistened in the morning sun, and the historical buildings seemed alive, quietly speaking their stories.Et: Need lood, mille segu lõi Raivo kujutluses arhitektuurilisi imesid.En: These stories created architectural wonders in Raivo's imagination.Et: Täna oli Raivo esimene päev uues koolis.En: Today was Raivo's first day at his new school.Et: Ta oli ärevil ja veidi hirmul.En: He was anxious and a little scared.Et: Ta seisis kooli ees, vaadates suurt, värskelt renoveeritud hoonet, mis teda ees ootas.En: He stood in front of the school, looking at the large, freshly renovated building that awaited him.Et: Tema kõhus pöörlesid närvid nagu koolihoovi tuuleõunad.En: Butterflies in his stomach spun like the wind-tossed apples in the schoolyard.Et: Esimese tunni vahetunnil kohtus Raivo Kertuga.En: During the break after the first class, Raivo met Kertu.Et: Kertu oli energiline tüdruk, kelle silmad särasid kui ta rääkis Tallinna vanalinnast.En: Kertu was an energetic girl whose eyes sparkled as she talked about the old town of Tallinn.Et: Ta märkas Raivo käsitsi joonistatuid skeeme ja oli kohe huvitatud.En: She noticed Raivo's hand-drawn sketches and was immediately interested.Et: "Need on imeilusad!En: "These are beautiful!Et: Kas sa joonistad neid ise?"En: Did you draw them yourself?"Et: küsis Kertu.En: asked Kertu.Et: "Jah," vastas Raivo vaikselt, tundes, kuidas tema kõrvad punetama hakkasid.En: "Yes," replied Raivo quietly, feeling his ears begin to blush.Et: Kertu rääkis Raivole, et nad võiksid kunstiõpetaja Mihkli tunnis oma töid jagada.En: Kertu told Raivo that they could share their work in art teacher Mihkel's class.Et: Raivo oli kahevahel.En: Raivo was conflicted.Et: Ta kartis, et teised ei mõista tema kirge, kuid Kertu julgustas teda: "See on sinu võimalus, Raivo.En: He feared that others wouldn’t understand his passion, but Kertu encouraged him: "This is your chance, Raivo.Et: Näita neile, kui ilus on vanalinn!"En: Show them how beautiful the old town is!"Et: Kunstitunnis olid kõik lapsed kogunenud Mihkli ümber, kes selgitas, kuidas linna ajalugu mõjutab arhitektuuri.En: In art class, all the children gathered around Mihkel, who was explaining how the city's history influences its architecture.Et: Raivo tundis, kuidas tema süda kiirenes, kui Kertu andis talle kerge tõuke seljale ja sosistas: "Mine nüüd!"En: Raivo felt his heart race as Kertu gave him a gentle nudge on the back and whispered, "Go on now!"Et: Tõusnud klassi ette, tundis Raivo hetkel uhkusetulva, kui hakkas jutustama oma lemmikhooneid.En: Standing in front of the class, Raivo felt a flood of pride as he began talking about his favorite buildings.Et: Ta rääkis kui ilusad on vanalinna raidkivist fassaadid, kõrged tornid ja vanad kirikud.En: He spoke about how beautiful the cut-stone façades, tall towers, and old churches of the old town are.Et: Ta selgitas, kuidas iga kivi ja iga torn on omaette meistriteos.En: He explained how each stone and each tower is a masterpiece in its own right.Et: Kõik kuulasid hoolega, isegi Mihkel vaatas oma uut õpilast huviga.En: Everyone listened intently, even Mihkel looked at his new student with interest.Et: Pärast Raivo esinemist kostsid aplaus ja kiidusõnad.En: After Raivo's presentation, applause and words of praise followed.Et: Raivo tundis, et tema süda on kergem ja hinges oli rahu.En: Raivo felt his heart lighten and a sense of peace in his soul.Et: Järgnevatel nädalatel ühinesid teised lapsed Raivoga jalutuskäikudel vanalinnas.En: In the following weeks, other children joined Raivo on walks in the old town.Et: Nad uurisid koos hooneid, ja jagasid avastusi.En: They explored buildings together and shared discoveries.Et: Raivo mõistis, et oma kirge jagades võib ta leida sõpru ja luua unustamatuid sidemeid.En: Raivo realized that by sharing his passion, he could make friends and create unforgettable connections.Et: Sel sügisõhtul Tallinna vanalinna vaiksetel, kuid hingematvalt kaunistel tänavatel jalutades tundis Raivo, et on teinud midagi tähtsat.En: On that autumn evening, walking the quiet yet breathtakingly beautiful streets of Tallinn's old town, Raivo felt he had done something important.Et: Tal oli selge, et oma kirgi ei tohi peljata jagada.En: He understood clearly that one should not be afraid to share their passions.Et: Ta oli ...
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