{"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":"Finding Calm in a Cafe: Navigating Post-Exam Anxieties","slug":"finding-calm-in-a-cafe-navigating-post-exam-anxieties","published_at":"2026-06-09T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/finding-calm-in-a-cafe-navigating-post-exam-anxieties","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-02-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72445284/2026_06_09_22_34_02_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Finding Calm in a Cafe: Navigating Post-Exam Anxieties Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-09-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag soilsiú go geal tríd na fuinneoga móra sa chafé beag i lár an bhaile. En: The sun was shining brightly through the large windows in the small café in the middle of the town. Ga: Bhí boladh líomóideach caiféin cumhachtach san aer agus daoine ag gáire, ag baint taitneamh as an gcuideachta. En: There was a powerful lemony scent of caffeine in the air and people were laughing, enjoying the company. Ga: Bhí sé deireadh an earraigh, an t-am sin den bhliain nuair a bhíonn gach rud ag athrú agus ag fás. En: It was the end of spring, that time of year when everything is changing and growing. Ga: Lá iontach chun an deireadh scoilbhliana a cheiliúradh. En: A wonderful day to celebrate the end of the school year. Ga: Bhí Niamh ina suí ag an mbord in aice leis an bhfuinneog, ag féachaint amach go suntasach ar na daoine ag siúl thart. En: Niamh was sitting at the table by the window, looking out thoughtfully at the people walking about. Ga: Chríochnaigh sí a cuid scrúduithe, agus bhí sí ag mothú go leor imní faoi na chéad chéimeanna eile dá saol. En: She had finished her exams and was feeling quite anxious about the next steps of her life. Ga: Bhí a croí trom leis an éiginnteacht. En: Her heart was heavy with uncertainty. Ga: Tá sé deacair a bheith cinnte faoin todhchaí. En: It's difficult to be sure about the future. Ga: Chuir Eoin agus Siobhán isteach sa chafé le gáire mór agus fuinneamh. En: Eoin and Siobhán entered the café with big laughs and energy. Ga: \"Niamh!\" arsa Siobhán, \"Conas a bhí na scrúduithe?\" En: \"Niamh!\" said Siobhán, \"How were the exa…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Finding Calm in a Cafe: Navigating Post-Exam Anxieties Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfictio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1039,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/episodes/finding-calm-in-a-cafe-navigating-post-exam-anxieties/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/finding-calm-in-a-cafe-navigating-post-exam-anxieties.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}