{"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":"Mystery Tea: Unearthing Secrets in a Welsh Tea Shop","slug":"mystery-tea-unearthing-secrets-in-a-welsh-tea-shop","published_at":"2026-06-09T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/mystery-tea-unearthing-secrets-in-a-welsh-tea-shop","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-09-07-38-20-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72432786/2026_06_09_07_38_20_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Mystery Tea: Unearthing Secrets in a Welsh Tea Shop Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-09-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Roedd goleuni'r gwanwyn yn diffa wythnosau cyntaf y tymor newydd yn llywodraethu dros Gaerdydd. En: The spring light was conquering the first weeks of the new season, ruling over Caerdydd. Cy: O fewn siop de draddodiadol yn y ddinas, roedd Gethin a'i ffrind Aeron yn ymlacio dros eu tê prynhawn. En: Inside a traditional tea shop in the city, Gethin and his friend Aeron were relaxing over their afternoon tea. Cy: Roedd y siop yn gynnes ac yn gysurus, wedi'i haddurno â chofroddion Cymraeg vintage. En: The shop was warm and cozy, adorned with vintage Welsh memorabilia. Cy: Roedd arogl cryf o de heblaw am sŵn cleddyfau y cwpanau te yn llenwi'r awyr. En: A strong aroma of tea accompanied by the sound of clinking teacups filled the air. Cy: Wrth i Gethin, gyda'i natur chwilfrydig, godi cwpan i'w wefusau, sylwodd ar rywbeth anarferol ar y bwrdd. En: As Gethin, with his curious nature, raised a cup to his lips, he noticed something unusual on the table. Cy: Arogl tê onest ac yna, roedd yna – amlen anhysbys o flaen. En: An honest scent of tea, and there it was – an anonymous envelope before him. Cy: Roedd ei galon yn pwmpio'n gyflymach, gan mai ef oedd yn dwlu ar bosau a dirgelion. En: His heart beat faster, as he loved puzzles and mysteries. Cy: Daliodd y papur cain gyda llaw ofalus a'i agor yn lledlonydd. En: He held the delicate paper with careful hand and opened it gently. Cy: Yn y cyfamser, edrychodd Aeron yn ddifalch, gan ei fod yn amheus yn gylchlythyr. En: Meanwhile, Aeron looked unimpressed, as he was dubious about newsletters. Cy: \"Dyma beth arall, Gethin,\" me…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Mystery Tea: Unearthing Secrets in a Welsh Tea Shop Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1134,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/episodes/mystery-tea-unearthing-secrets-in-a-welsh-tea-shop/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/mystery-tea-unearthing-secrets-in-a-welsh-tea-shop.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}