{"podcast":{"title":"FluentFiction - Welsh","slug":"fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","podcast_index_feed_id":6698360,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/6005803/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://fluentfiction.org","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1dfca7967786674ea8935bddf4419732.jpg","author":"FluentFiction.org","episode_count":341,"summary":"Are you ready to supercharge your Welsh 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 Welsh, followed by a sentence-by-sentence retelling that alternates between Welsh 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 Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia National Park, or St. Davids Cathedral? Maybe you want to speak Welsh with your grandparents from Cardiff? Ou…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T04:18:57.158520+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360"},"episode":{"title":"A Trader's Triumph: Emrys' Journey Through Carthage","slug":"a-trader-s-triumph-emrys-journey-through-carthage","published_at":"2026-06-15T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/a-trader-s-triumph-emrys-journey-through-carthage","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72531153/2026_06_15_07_38_19_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : A Trader's Triumph: Emrys' Journey Through Carthage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-15-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Ar fore prysur yng ngorllewin Carthage, roedd Emrys yn gwthio'i ffordd drwy'r farchnad fywiog. En: On a busy morning in the west of Carthage, Emrys was pushing his way through the lively market. Cy: Mae'r awyr o'i gwmpas yn llawn arogl persawrus sbeisys o bob cornel o'r byd. En: The air around him was filled with the fragrant aroma of spices from every corner of the world. Cy: Roedd Carthage yn lle anhygoel, yn llawn synau a golygfeydd oedd yn newydd i Emrys. En: Carthage was an incredible place, full of sounds and sights that were new to Emrys. Cy: Edrychai i fyny at bensaernïaeth ddarluniadol y ddinas hynafol, gan feddwl am y cyfoeth y gallai ddod ag ef adref i Gymru. En: He looked up at the illustrative architecture of the ancient city, contemplating the wealth he might bring home to Cymru. Cy: Emrys oedd masnachwr ifanc, llawn brwdfrydedd ac uchelgais. En: Emrys was a young trader, full of enthusiasm and ambition. Cy: Ei nod oedd dod o hyd i sbeis egsotig oedd yn unigryw i farchnad Carthage. En: His goal was to find an exotic spice unique to the Carthage market. Cy: Os gallai sicrhau bargen dda, byddai'n ennill parch a chlod ar ei ddychweliad i'w fro. En: If he could secure a good deal, he would earn respect and acclaim upon his return to his homeland. Cy: Ond roedd cystadleuaeth gref a rhwystrau i'w wynebu, yn cynnwys yr iaith estron oedd yn ei amgylchynu. En: But there was fierce competition and obstacles to face, including the foreign language surrounding him. Cy: Wrth gerdded trwy'r farchnad, dyma Emrys yn taro ar stondin edrych yn addawol, llawn o sbe…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : A Trader's Triumph: Emrys' Journey Through Carthage Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1000,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/episodes/a-trader-s-triumph-emrys-journey-through-carthage/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/a-trader-s-triumph-emrys-journey-through-carthage.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}