{"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":"Corporate Alliances: Secrets, Ambitions, and an Unlikely Team","slug":"corporate-alliances-secrets-ambitions-and-an-unlikely-team","published_at":"2026-06-18T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/corporate-alliances-secrets-ambitions-and-an-unlikely-team","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-18-22-34-01-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72590549/2026_06_18_22_34_01_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Corporate Alliances: Secrets, Ambitions, and an Unlikely Team Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-18-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Roedd swyddfa gorfforaethol yng nghanol Caerdydd yn brysur. En: The corporate office in the heart of Caerdydd was busy. Cy: Roedd muriau gwydr yn adlewyrchu sŵn bywyd y ddinas. En: The glass walls reflected the noise of city life. Cy: Roedd Gareth, dadansoddwr ifanc, yn eistedd wrth ei ddesg. En: Gareth, a young analyst, was sitting at his desk. Cy: Roedd ei lygaid yn canolbwyntio ar ei sgrin, ond roedd ei feddwl yn bryderus. En: His eyes were focused on his screen, but his mind was anxious. Cy: Roedd adroddiad pwysig ar goll. En: An important report was missing. Cy: Roedd y fargen uno yn dibynnu arno. En: The merger deal depended on it. Cy: Roedd Owain, y rheolwr dirgel, yn rhoi pwysau ar bawb. En: Owain, the mysterious manager, was putting pressure on everyone. Cy: Roedd si hefyd bod Owain yn edrych am rywun i gyflwyno i'r tîm cyfarwyddiaeth. En: There was also a rumor that Owain was looking for someone to promote to the executive team. Cy: Gareth oedd yn dyheu am y cyfle hwnnw. En: Gareth longed for that opportunity. Cy: Ymhlith yr holl brysurdeb, roedd Carys yn eistedd yn agos. En: Amid all the busyness, Carys sat nearby. Cy: Roedd hi'n gystadleuol, ond hefyd yn ffrind da i Gareth. En: She was competitive, but also a good friend to Gareth. Cy: Roedd y ddau'n gwybod bod hon yn sefyllfa ddyrys. En: They both knew this was a tricky situation. Cy: Wrth i oriau'r prynhawn basio, aeth Gareth i ddesg Owain. En: As the afternoon hours passed, Gareth went to Owain's desk. Cy: Roedd Owain yn cadw pob peth pwysig yn ei gonsol llawn cofnodion. 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