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

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

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

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

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/

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/