{"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":342,"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? 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Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-13-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Yn nghanol brynhawn poeth o haf hwyr, saif adeilad y Capitol yn falch dan haul tanbaid Washington, D.C. En: In the middle of a hot late summer afternoon, the Capitol building stands proud under the blazing sun of Washington, D.C. Cy: Mae ei bileri marmor gwyn yn disgleirio, yn dal grym democratiaeth mewn ffordd syfrdanol. En: Its white marble pillars gleam, holding the power of democracy in a stunning way. Cy: Dyma ble mae Rhys, dyn o Gymru gyda chalon danllyd tuag at warchod yr amgylchedd, yn cerdded yn gyffrous ond yn bryderus. En: This is where Rhys, a man from Wales with a fiery heart for protecting the environment, walks excitedly but nervously. Cy: Mae Rhys wedi cyrraedd America gyda phwrpas: i atal bil sy'n bygwth natur. En: Rhys has arrived in America with a purpose: to stop a bill that threatens nature. Cy: Ar hyd y stepen y Capitol, mae'r Senedd yn cwrdd, a’r cyfryngau yn brysur yn tynnu lluniau. En: On the steps of the Capitol, the Senate meets, and the media is busy taking pictures. Cy: Mae Rhys wedi’i frwydro trwy gyfarfodydd difrifol a gwrthwynebiad caled. En: Rhys has battled through intense meetings and tough opposition. Cy: Ond y prynhawn hwn, mae amser yn brin. En: But this afternoon, time is short. Cy: Mae'r bleidlais yn agosáu, ac mae angen gweithredu. En: The vote is approaching, and action is needed. Cy: Tra’n sefyll gyda’i ffrindiau Carys a Gareth, mae Rhys yn gwneud penderfyniad dewr. En: While standing with his friends Carys and Gareth, Rhys makes a brave decision. Cy: Dywedodd, \"Mae’n rhaid i ni siarad â phobl. Gydag angerd…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Celtic Voice: One Welshman's Stand for the Environment in D.C. 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