{"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":"Finding Connection: A Journey Through the Brecon Mountains","slug":"finding-connection-a-journey-through-the-brecon-mountains","published_at":"2026-05-13T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/finding-connection-a-journey-through-the-brecon-mountains","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-13-07-38-19-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71987042/2026_05_13_07_38_19_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Finding Connection: A Journey Through the Brecon Mountains Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-13-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Gwres yr haf cynnar oedd yn teimlo ar grombil y coedwig gerdded Gwyneth a'i dosbarth trwy fynyddoedd Brecon. En: The warmth of the early summer was felt on the depths of the forest as Gwyneth and her class walked through the Brecon mountains. Cy: Roedd y man tynnu'n agos, man a ddisgrifiwyd fel encil ysbrydol. En: The destination was near, a place described as a spiritual retreat. Cy: Roedd y clychau'r gog yn bresennol, yn llawn o addunedau newydd a gobeithion cudd. En: The bluebells were present, full of new promises and hidden hopes. Cy: \"Bydd hyn yn lle perffaith i ddod i'r afael â fy syniadau,\" meddyliai Gwyneth, ei galon yn drysu o gyffro a phryder. En: \"This will be the perfect place to tackle my ideas,\" thought Gwyneth, her heart swirling with excitement and anxiety. Cy: Fe aeth Gwyneth a'i dosbarth i mewn i'r maes meddygol rhwng coedwig o dderi hen a gwynt ysgafn a oedd yn cludo'r arogl o bridd ffres. En: Gwyneth and her class entered the clearing between a forest of old oak trees and a light breeze that carried the scent of fresh earth. Cy: Roedd y lle'n llonydd, yn synnwyr heddwch, ond roedd Gwyneth yn teimlo'n swrth o dan weithgaredd cyswllt dwfn ei fyfyrwyr eraill, fel Emrys. En: The place was peaceful, a sense of tranquility, but Gwyneth felt reserved amidst the deep connection activities of her fellow students, like Emrys. Cy: Emrys oedd yn sefyll ar y naill ochr, yn edrych ar bopeth a phawb, yn welw ac yn ddistaw. En: Emrys stood to one side, observing everything and everyone, pale and silent. 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