{"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 Friendship: A Newcomer's Journey in a Welsh Village","slug":"finding-friendship-a-newcomer-s-journey-in-a-welsh-village","published_at":"2026-06-07T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/finding-friendship-a-newcomer-s-journey-in-a-welsh-village","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-07-07-38-20-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72398575/2026_06_07_07_38_20_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Finding Friendship: A Newcomer's Journey in a Welsh Village Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-07-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Mae'r haul yn tywynnu dros y pentref yn hwyr yn y gwanwyn. En: The sun is shining over the village late in the spring. Cy: Mae'r strydoedd yn llawn gyda phobl yn mwynhau'r lle chiwiw. En: The streets are filled with people enjoying the cheerful atmosphere. Cy: Mae lliwiau'r standiau'n llachar a phrysur gyda chrefftau Cymraeg, cerddoriaeth gref, a bwyd blasus. En: The colors of the stalls are bright and bustling with crefftau Cymraeg (Welsh crafts), lively music, and delicious food. Cy: Mae'r awyr yn rheoddau gyda'r arogl cacenni Cymreig ffres. En: The air is fragrant with the aroma of freshly baked Welsh cakes. Cy: Gareth, llygad strangedig, yn sefyll ger bwrdd llyfrau i blant, gan ystyried ei benderfyniad i wirfoddoli. En: Gareth, a curious stranger, stands by a children's book table, contemplating his decision to volunteer. Cy: Does ganddo bobl lleol yn gwybod ei wyneb yn iawn. En: The locals don't know his face well. Cy: Mae Gareth yn awyddus i gwrdd â ffrindiau newydd, ond mae'r meddwl yn amcanu i ddechrau sgwrs yn gwneud iddo deimlo'n nerfus. En: Gareth is eager to make new friends, but the thought of starting a conversation makes him feel nervous. Cy: Ond, mae'n gwybod ei fod eisiau gwneud cartref newydd yma. En: However, he knows he wants to make a new home here. Cy: Ar draws y ffordd, mae Carys yn rhedeg o gwmpas, bob amser gyda gwenu mawr. En: Across the road, Carys is running around, always with a big smile. Cy: Mae hi'n ysbrydoliaeth i bawb yn y gymuned gyda'i hatgofion a'i chariad am ei threftadaeth. 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