{"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":"Siobhán's Unexpected Exam Triumph in Baile Átha Cliath","slug":"siobh-n-s-unexpected-exam-triumph-in-baile-tha-cliath","published_at":"2026-06-23T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/siobh-n-s-unexpected-exam-triumph-in-baile-tha-cliath","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-23-22-34-02-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72657737/2026_06_23_22_34_02_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Siobhán's Unexpected Exam Triumph in Baile Átha Cliath Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-06-23-22-34-02-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an ghrian go h-ard sa spéir os cionn na scoile poiblí i mBaile Átha Cliath, na fuinneoga móra ag ligean na gréine isteach sna hallaí. En: The sun was high in the sky above the public school in Baile Átha Cliath, the large windows letting the sunlight into the halls. Ga: Bhí Siobhán ag staidéar go dian i bhfolach i gcúinne an leabharlann, an bord caite le leabhair agus nótaí. En: Siobhán was studying diligently, hidden in a corner of the library, the table cluttered with books and notes. Ga: Ba í an páipéar matamaitice a bhí mar an ceann is tábhachtaí di. En: The mathematics paper was the most important one for her. Ga: Bhí siúl aici a bheith ar bharr an ranga arís eile, ní amháin di féin, ach dá tuismitheoirí a bhí chomh bródúil í. En: She hoped to be at the top of the class once again, not just for herself, but for her parents who were so proud of her. Ga: Ach tháinig scéala drogallach tríd na corridors í seo an mhaidin amháin: \"Scrúduithe athsceidealaithe do lá amárach. En: But reluctant news spread through the corridors that very morning: \"Exams rescheduled for tomorrow.\" Ga: \" Bhí drochdhuine aici, beagnach nach raibh an t-am go leor. En: She felt uneasy, almost as if there wasn't enough time. Ga: Thosaigh scaoll ag teacht i gceann Siobhán. En: Panic began to take hold of Siobhán. Ga: Cé a bheadh réidh do scrúdú matamaitice lá níos luaithe ná mar a bhí pleanáilte? En: Who could be ready for a mathematics exam a day earlier than planned? Ga: Bhuail sí leis an méid a d'fhéadfadh sí a dhéanamh, ag cramming an t-eolas isteach oiread agus is féidir. En:…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : Siobhán's Unexpected Exam Triumph in Baile Átha Cliath Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfictio…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":881,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/episodes/siobh-n-s-unexpected-exam-triumph-in-baile-tha-cliath/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/siobh-n-s-unexpected-exam-triumph-in-baile-tha-cliath.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}