{"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":342,"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":"2026-09-25T18:24:13.639255+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881"},"episode":{"title":"Rediscovering Fatherhood: Liam's Day of Heartfelt Choices","slug":"rediscovering-fatherhood-liam-s-day-of-heartfelt-choices","published_at":"2026-09-22T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/rediscovering-fatherhood-liam-s-day-of-heartfelt-choices","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-02-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/75306040/2026_09_22_22_34_02_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Rediscovering Fatherhood: Liam's Day of Heartfelt Choices Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-09-22-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an Domhnach scoth-bhreá sa bruachbhaile i mBaile Átha Cliath. En: It was a beautiful Sunday in the suburb of Baile Átha Cliath. Ga: Bhí na tithe leath-scartha clúdaithe le duilleoga geala oráiste agus dearga, ag caint dúinn go raibh an geimhreadh gar dúinn. En: The semi-detached houses were covered with bright orange and red leaves, telling us that winter was near. Ga: Bhí na clanna áitiúla gnóthach ag réiteach dá gcuid leanaí chun tosú ar scoil arís. En: The local families were busy preparing their children to start school again. Ga: Bhí Liam ag féachaint amach ar an bhfuinneog óna oifig bheag sa chúl clós. En: Liam was looking out the window from his small office in the back yard. Ga: Bhí an t-aer gealgháireach, ach bhí cloigeann Liam trom óna chuid smaointe. En: The air was cheerful, but Liam’s head was heavy with thoughts. Ga: Ag obair uaireanta fada gach lá, bhraith sé nach raibh sé mar a chéile lena pháistí níos mó. En: Working long hours every day, he felt he wasn't as connected with his children anymore. Ga: “Caithfidh mé rud éigin a athrú,” a mheas sé. En: “I must change something,” he thought to himself. Ga: Bhí Aoife, a bhean chéile dílis, ag eagrú na mboscaí lóin istigh sa chistin. En: Aoife, his faithful wife, was organizing lunch boxes in the kitchen. Ga: D’oibrigh sí crua chun gach rud a chuir i gcrích. En: She worked hard to accomplish everything. Ga: Bhí páistí an-tógtha léi, go háirithe Seán, a chuir tús le meánscoil an tseachtaine sin. En: The children adored her, especially Seán, who was starting secondary school that week. 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