{"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":"Rekindling Joy: A Botanist's Epiphany at the Glasshouse","slug":"rekindling-joy-a-botanist-s-epiphany-at-the-glasshouse","published_at":"2026-07-11T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/rekindling-joy-a-botanist-s-epiphany-at-the-glasshouse","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-07-11-07-38-19-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72926751/2026_07_11_07_38_19_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Rekindling Joy: A Botanist's Epiphany at the Glasshouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-07-11-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Roedd haul haf yn gwenu dros Gerddi Botaneg Cenedlaethol Cymru. En: The summer sun was smiling over the Gerddi Botaneg Cenedlaethol CymruNational Botanic Garden of Wales. Cy: Roedd y blodau'n llawn bywyd, a'r planhigion yn taro'n braf yn erbyn awyr las clir. En: The flowers were full of life, and the plants contrasted beautifully against the clear blue sky. Cy: Roedd Rhiannon, Dylan, ac Emyr ar fenter annisgwyl i fwynhau'r prydferthwch naturiol hwn. En: Rhiannon, Dylan, and Emyr embarked on an unexpected venture to enjoy this natural beauty. Cy: Roedd morlun gwyn y tŷ gwydr yn disgleirio yn y golau, yn cynnal casgliadau planhigion ecsotig a oedd yn swyno'r holl ymwelwyr. En: The white silhouette of the glasshouse shimmered in the light, hosting exotic plant collections that captivated all the visitors. Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yn botanegydd diwyd, fel arfer wedi ei chyfangu i’w labordy, yn astudio'n drwyadl ac yn anelu at berffeithrwydd. En: Rhiannon was a diligent botanist, usually confined to her laboratory, studying meticulously and striving for perfection. Cy: Ond heddiw, bu Emyr, ei ffrind anturus, yn ei gyd-dwyllo i gymryd bronha a chwilio am ysbrydoliaeth newydd. En: But today, Emyr, her adventurous friend, had persuaded her to take a break and seek new inspiration. Cy: Dylan, gyda'i gamera, oedd eisoes ar bigau'r drain i ddal lliwiau'r dydd drwy lens ei ffraeth camera. En: Dylan, with his camera, was already eager to capture the day's colors through the lens of his keen camera. Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded trwy'r gerddi, roedd emosiynau cymysg gan Rhiannon. E…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Rekindling Joy: A Botanist's Epiphany at the Glasshouse Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentficti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1005,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/episodes/rekindling-joy-a-botanist-s-epiphany-at-the-glasshouse/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/rekindling-joy-a-botanist-s-epiphany-at-the-glasshouse.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}