{"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":"United by Nature: A Collaborative Quest for Conservation","slug":"united-by-nature-a-collaborative-quest-for-conservation","published_at":"2026-07-28T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881/united-by-nature-a-collaborative-quest-for-conservation","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-irish-6820881","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-07-28-07-38-19-ga","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73209797/2026_07_28_07_38_19_ga_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Irish : United by Nature: A Collaborative Quest for Conservation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2026-07-28-07-38-19-ga Story Transcript: Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag súil os cionn na gCláracha Maoile, áit a raibh Niamh ag prapáil lena ceamara. En: The sun was walking over na gCláracha Maoile, where Niamh was prepping with her camera. Ga: Ní raibh sí ach ag tnúth le grianghraf iontach den spideog ceann leargach, éan atá an-annamh le feiceáil anseo. En: She was only looking forward to a fantastic photograph of the spotted robin, a bird that is very rare to see here. Ga: Bhí an gaoth ag babhta timpeall an bheanna, ag iompar scéalta an Atlantaigh. En: The wind was swirling around the peaks, carrying tales of the Atlantic. Ga: Ar an lá céanna, thosaigh Connor ag faire ar na foracháin, ag dul i dtaithí ar a ngnáthóga mar chuid dá chuid taighde mara. En: On the same day, Connor started watching the seals, getting accustomed to their habitats as part of his marine research. Ga: Bhí sé ann chun cosaint an dúlra a chur chun cinn, rud a bhí paisean aige ann. En: He was there to promote environmental protection, something he was passionate about. Ga: Bhí iascairí áitiúla agus saothraithe ag brath ar an saol farraige seo freisin. En: Local fishermen and farmers also depended on this marine life. Ga: Bhí sé soiléir idir an bheirt acu nach raibh an éagsúlacht ionchasach acu faoin saol nádúrtha, agus shocraigh siad gur b’fhearr dóibh gan cur isteach ar ghníomhaíochtaí a chéile. En: It was clear between the two of them that they didn't have any preconceived notions about the natural world, and they decided it was best not to interfere with each other's activities. 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