{"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? Ou…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-25T18:24:03.720933+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360"},"episode":{"title":"From Market Lanes to Magical Herb Hunts: Eilir's Bold Quest","slug":"from-market-lanes-to-magical-herb-hunts-eilir-s-bold-quest","published_at":"2026-09-07T07:52:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/from-market-lanes-to-magical-herb-hunts-eilir-s-bold-quest","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-07-07-38-19-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74956794/2026_09_07_07_38_19_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : From Market Lanes to Magical Herb Hunts: Eilir's Bold Quest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-07-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Rhwng y sŵn cyson o laisiau yn galw eu nwyddau a'r aroglau melysydd a llysiau ffres yn ysgafnhau'r aer, roedd sgwâr marchnad Caernarfon yn lle bywiog. En: Amidst the constant noise of voices calling their wares and the smells of sweets and fresh vegetables lightening the air, the market square of Caernarfon was a lively place. Cy: Tra roedd cleddyfau'n sgleinio a ffabrigau'n chwifio yn yr awel, roedd rhywbeth arall yn denu sylw Eilir wrth iddi gerdded yn brysur. En: While swords gleamed and fabrics waved in the breeze, something else caught Eilir's attention as she walked briskly. Cy: Roedd y prynhawn yn synhwyrol ond amhendant. En: The afternoon was perceptive but uncertain. Cy: Eilir, apothecari ifanc â breuddwydion o antur, oedd yn ymwybodol o ofid newydd. En: Eilir, a young apothecary with dreams of adventure, was aware of a new concern. Cy: Gwyn, masnachwr lleol a chyfaill, wedi cwympo’n wael. En: Gwyn, a local trader and friend, had fallen ill. Cy: Roedd ei gwella yn dibynnu ar herb prin a gelwid ef \"planhigyn hud\" gan hen drigolion y dref. En: His recovery depended on a rare herb known as the \"magic plant\" by the town's old inhabitants. Cy: Ymysg y stondinau, roedd Eilir yn bradychu arwydd o'r planhigyn gwerthfawr. En: Among the stalls, Eilir was searching for a sign of the valuable plant. Cy: Ond roedd y marchnad yn gorlawn, ac roedd llwybrau'n gymysg byddin o fedi. En: But the market was overcrowded, and pathways were a tangle of reapers. Cy: Roedd hi angen cymorth i fynd y tu allan i furiau'r dref lle rhoddir planhigion fel hyn. 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