{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Irish","slug":"fluentfiction-irish-6820881","podcast_index_feed_id":6820881,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005816/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/8a50caeedad90440cc2d7c73ad673990.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Irish listening comprehension? Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing. That's why each episode of our podcast features a story in Irish, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Irish and English. This approach not only allows you to fully understand and absorb the vocabulary and grammar but also provides a bilingual support to aid your listening comprehension. But we don't stop there. Research in sociolinguistics highlights the importance of culture in language learning, which is why we provide a list of vocabulary words and a transcript of the audio to help you understand the cultural context of the story. And for your convenience, we also include a transcript of the audio to help you refer back to any parts you may have struggled with. Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Gaeltacht, Aran Islands, or Dingle Peninsula? Maybe you want to speak Irish with your grandparents from Galway? Our podcast will provide y…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:19:07.902304+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881"},"episode":{"title":"Eamon's Choice: A Journey to the Heart of Home","slug":"eamon-s-choice-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-home","published_at":"2026-07-01T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/eamon-s-choice-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-home","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-02-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72779837/2026_07_01_22_34_02_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Eamon's Choice: A Journey to the Heart of Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript: Ga: I lár an tsamhraidh in Éirinn, sa chúinne ciúin de Chontae Chiarraí, bhí teach mór clainne curtha fréamhaithe sa ghleann glas. En: In the middle of summer in Ireland, in the quiet corner of County Kerry, there was a large family house rooted in the green valley. Ga: Bhí boladh na móna san aer agus fuaim na gaoithe ag bualadh go réidh i gcoinne na gcnoc. En: The scent of peat was in the air and the sound of the wind gently hitting against the hills. Ga: Bhí Eamon ag breathnú amach ar an Atlantic ón bhfuinneog cistine. En: Eamon was looking out at the Atlantic from the kitchen window. Ga: Bhí smaointe troma ina intinn. En: Heavy thoughts were on his mind. Ga: Chuimil sé an cupán tae ina lámh, ag smaoineamh ar an tairiscint poist atá tar éis teacht chuige ó thall i Meiriceá. En: He rubbed the teacup in his hand, thinking about the job offer he had received from over in America. Ga: Bhí Eamon fonn ormhná aitheantas a fháil ina phost, ach tá grá aige dá áitreabh féin. En: Although Eamon was eager to gain recognition in his job, he loved his own home. Ga: Bhí ar Eamon cinneadh mór a dhéanamh. En: Eamon had to make a big decision. Ga: Agus é ag iarraidh suaimhneas a fháil, bheartaigh sé turas bóthair a dhéanamh le hAisling, a dheirfiúr, agus Conor, a chara dílis. En: Seeking some peace, he decided to go on a road trip with Aisling, his sister, and Conor, his loyal friend. Ga: Thosaigh an triúr ar an mbealach go dtí na haillte móra ag Cliffs of Moher. En: The three of them began the journey to the great cliffs at the Cliffs of Moher. Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh agus bhí…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Eamon's Choice: A Journey to the Heart of Home Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":938,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/episodes/eamon-s-choice-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-home/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/eamon-s-choice-a-journey-to-the-heart-of-home.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}