{"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":"Laughs & Love: Escalator Escapade at the Guinness Storehouse","slug":"laughs-love-escalator-escapade-at-the-guinness-storehouse","published_at":"2026-07-05T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/laughs-love-escalator-escapade-at-the-guinness-storehouse","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-19-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72825631/2026_07_05_07_38_19_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Laughs & Love: Escalator Escapade at the Guinness Storehouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-07-05-07-38-19-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag taitneamh go h-ard, ag líonadh speire Bhaile Átha Cliath. En: The sun was shining high, filling the skies of Baile Átha Cliath (Dublin). Ga: Bhí an samhradh i mbarr a mhaitheasa agus bhí an Teach Taispeántais Guinness ag líonadh le cuairteoirí idirnáisiúnta. En: Summer was at its best, and the Guinness Storehouse was packed with international visitors. Ga: I measc na sluaite, bhí Liam agus Aisling, ag siúl go sona sásta. En: Among the crowds were Liam and Aisling, walking happily. Ga: Bhí saol ag a scéalta agus go leor gáire ag sníomh ina thimpeall. En: Their stories were lively, and there was much laughter weaving around them. Ga: Bhí Liam agus Aisling ar bhealach go dtí an reilig, áit ina bhfoghlaimeodh siad faoi stair mhór Guinness. En: Liam and Aisling were on their way to the exhibition, where they would learn about the great history of Guinness. Ga: Le linn an turas, thóg siad an staighre beo atá timpeallaithe ag ballaí gloine, ag tabhairt léargais iontacha ar Bhaile Átha Cliath. En: During the tour, they took the escalator surrounded by glass walls, providing stunning views of Dublin. Ga: Fad is a bhí an cuairt taitneamhach, chuala Liam fuaim aisteach. En: While the visit was pleasant, Liam heard a strange noise. Ga: Bhí an staighre beo imithe i bhfostú! En: The escalator had gotten stuck! Ga: Tháinig scath beag imní ar na turasóirí ós cionn iad agus bhí go leor súile ag amharc lena chéile, fiosrach cad a tharlódh anois. En: A small shadow of concern fell over the tourists above them, and many eyes looked at each other, cur…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Laughs & Love: Escalator Escapade at the Guinness Storehouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fl…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1009,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/episodes/laughs-love-escalator-escapade-at-the-guinness-storehouse/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/laughs-love-escalator-escapade-at-the-guinness-storehouse.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}