Estonian with Eli
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.
Transcripts and more information here: https://estonianwitheli.org/
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Dec 6, 2025
Dec 6, 2025
9 min
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/
Dec 14, 2025
Dec 14, 2025
10 min
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/
Dec 28, 2025
Dec 28, 2025
8 min
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/
Jan 15, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
9 min
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/
Jan 22, 2026
Jan 22, 2026
8 min
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/
Jan 30, 2026
Jan 30, 2026
11 min
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/