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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 you comprehension of Estonian language.

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  • S3 · E7
    Friday · 18 min

    3.7 Estonia's education - Eesti haridus

    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.

  • S3 · E6
    August 20 · 16 min

    3.6 Estonia’s re-independence day – Eesti taasiseseisvumispäev

    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

  • S3 · E5
    August 7 · 17 min

    3.5 Expressions – väljendid

    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.

  • S3 · E4
    July 31 · 19 min

    3.4 Thoughts of Estonia and Estonians – Mõtteid Eestist ja eestlastest

    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.

  • S3 · E3
    July 20 · 16 min

    3.3 Artificial intelligence - Tehisintellekt

    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.

  • S3 · E2
    July 5 · 13 min

    3.2 Snowball soup and potato salad – Lumepallisupp ja kartulisalat

    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!

  • S3 · E1
    June 27 · 14 min

    3.1 Habits - harjumused

    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

  • S2 · E15
    June 16 · 16 min

    2.15 Why study languages? – Miks õppida keeli?

    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. This is also the final episode of season 2, which means if you want, you are now able to buy the whole 60 pages of this season's transcripts in one go. Check it out here: https://ko-fi.com/s/089f68246b If you wish to support my podcast and get access to the next season's episodes as they come, as well as lots of other interesting perks, check out my ko-fi page: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga Intro/outro music by Oleksii Holubiev from Pixabay

  • S2 · E14
    June 5 · 14 min

    2.14 Describing people - inimeste kirjeldamine

    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

  • S2 · E13
    May 28 · 13 min

    2.13 Summer - suvi

    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. Are you interested in taking Estonian 1:1 or group lessons? You can book a free trial lesson with me directly on my website: https://estonianwitheli.org/lessons/

  • S2 · E12
    May 20 · 12 min

    2.12 Pronunciation – hääldamine

    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.

  • S2 · E11
    May 7 · 11 min

    2.11 Liina's adventures 3 - Liina seiklused 3

    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.

  • S2 · E10
    May 1 · 14 min

    2.10 Sauna - saun

    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

  • S2 · E9
    April 22 · 15 min

    2.9 Learning Estonian - Eesti keele õppimine

    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/ and access to the transcript is for my monthly supporters on ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

  • April 5 · 13 min

    2.8 Easter - munadepühad

    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 Consider becoming a supporter if you enjoy listening to the podcast, to ensure its continued production. There are different tiers of support available to suit anyone's purse, and would help significantly battle the costs of the running of the show, besides access to awesome benefits. Aitäh! Eli

  • March 30 · 14 min

    2.7 Liina's adventures 2 - Liina seiklused 2

    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.

  • March 23 · 13 min

    2.6 Liina's adventures - Liina seiklused

    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

  • S2 · E5
    March 19 · 13 min

    2.5 Estonians - eestlased

    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

  • S2 · E4
    March 16 · 10 min

    2.4 Perekonna tola (another card game)

    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

  • S2 · E3
    March 2 · 12 min

    2.3 Turakas (card game)

    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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