Estonian with Eli

2.14 Describing people - inimeste kirjeldamine 05.06.2026 14Min.

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/eestikeeleligaIntro/outro music by Oleksii Holubiev from PixabaySong mentioned in the episode is "Pole sul tarvis teada mida ma teen" by Kukerpillid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i31YEiljcKU

2.13 Summer - suvi 28.05.2026 13Min.

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/

2.12 Pronunciation – hääldamine 20.05.2026 12Min.

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/eestikeeleligaKirju kukk kires kuuse kõrval kuurikatusel.Seitsesada seitsekümmend sinist sipsikut sibasid sööklasse sooja saia sööma.Narivoodi moodi voodi viidi voodipoodi.Kuuuurijad tööööl jää ääres.HauaööõudusedKas see ei või või või võimargariin olla?Vahetevahel on ka vahede vahelistel vahedel vahed vahel.Kummitus kummitas kummikutega kummutis.

2.11 Liina's adventures 3 - Liina seiklused 3 07.05.2026 11Min.

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.

2.10 Sauna - saun 01.05.2026 14Min.

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

2.9 Learning Estonian - Eesti keele õppimine 22.04.2026 15Min.

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

2.5 Estonians - eestlased 19.03.2026 13Min.

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

2.4 Perekonna tola (another card game) 16.03.2026 10Min.

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

2.3 Turakas (card game) 02.03.2026 12Min.

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

2.2 Health - Tervis 26.02.2026 12Min.

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

2.1 Shrove Tuesday – Vastlapäev 14.02.2026 12Min.

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.The transcript is available to those who support the podcast on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/eestikeeleliga

2.8 Easter - munadepühad 05.04.2026 13Min.

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/eestikeeleligaConsider 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

2.7 Liina's adventures 2 - Liina seiklused 2 30.03.2026 14Min.

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/eestikeeleligaLots 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.

2.6 Liina's adventures - Liina seiklused 23.03.2026 13Min.

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

Podcast updates - taskuhäälingu uudised 05.02.2026 6Min.

This episode is mainly aimed at giving updates on the podcast, how it will continue, supporter's club and more relevant information. Check out the full transcript on the website: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/02/05/season-1-podcast-updates-esimese-hooaja-taskuhaalingu-uudised/

1.14 Story - a day at the beach - Lühijutt - päev rannas 05.02.2026 9Min.

This episode contains a short story about a day at the beach, told from three diferent perspectives and questions and answers.Full transcript here: https://estonianwitheli.org/2026/02/05/1-14-story-a-day-at-the-beach-luhijutt-paev-rannas/

1.13 Music - Muusika 01.02.2026 11Min.

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/

1.12 Come/go/frequent verbs - tulema/minema/käima tegusõnad 01.02.2026 8Min.

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/

1.11 Family - perekond 01.02.2026 9Min.

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/

1.10 NYE - vana-aasta õhtu 01.02.2026 8Min.

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/