{"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":"Facing Fragility: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience","slug":"facing-fragility-a-tale-of-friendship-and-resilience","published_at":"2026-06-26T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/facing-fragility-a-tale-of-friendship-and-resilience","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-26-22-34-02-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72708060/2026_06_26_22_34_02_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Facing Fragility: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-26-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go geal ar an trá órga, áit a raibh an iliomad daoine ag scíth a ligean ar na tuáillí agus ag éisteacht le tonntracha na mara. En: The sun was shining brightly on the golden beach, where many people were relaxing on their towels and listening to the sea waves. Ga: Bhí Eoin, Siobhán, agus Niall i measc an tslua, ag baint taitnimh as saoire an tsamhraidh. En: Eoin, Siobhán, and Niall were among the crowd, enjoying the summer vacation. Ga: Bhí Eoin ag iarraidh gach buaireamh a chur i leataobh, é fós buartha faoi chomhairle a dhochtúra roimh an turas. En: Eoin was trying to set aside every worry, still concerned about his doctor's advice before the trip. Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag soilsiú ar a gcolainn, agus bhí gáire Siobhán chomh ceolmhar leis na héis na mara. En: The sun was shining on their bodies, and Siobhán's laughter was as musical as the sea creatures. Ga: Chuir Niall an liathróid suas san aer, ag iarraidh an díograis a choinneáil réidh don fhoireann. En: Niall tossed the ball into the air, wanting to keep the team's enthusiasm high. Ga: Bhain Eoin taitneamh as an uisce fionnuar ag sileadh trína chroí, ach bhí socracht bréagach ann. En: Eoin enjoyed the cool water flowing through his heart, yet there was a false tranquility. Ga: Ní raibh uaidh ach deireadh a chur leis na smaointe imní ar a shláinte. En: He only wanted to end the anxious thoughts about his health. Ga: Go tobann, le haon aon nóiméad amháin, mhothaigh sé pian ghéarchúiseach ina bhrollach. En: Suddenly, in a single instant, he felt a sharp pain in his chest. Ga: Stad an…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Facing Fragility: A Tale of Friendship and Resilience Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":849,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/episodes/facing-fragility-a-tale-of-friendship-and-resilience/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/facing-fragility-a-tale-of-friendship-and-resilience.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}