{"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":"Shadows in the Office: A Tale of Trust and Betrayal","slug":"shadows-in-the-office-a-tale-of-trust-and-betrayal","published_at":"2026-09-03T22:49:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/shadows-in-the-office-a-tale-of-trust-and-betrayal","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-03-22-34-02-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/74880086/2026_09_03_22_34_02_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Shadows in the Office: A Tale of Trust and Betrayal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-09-03-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Mae'r haul yn fachlud dros ddinas brysur. En: The sun is setting over the bustling city. Cy: Ceir tamlinellau o olau ar gymylau uchel. En: There are traces of light on the high clouds. Cy: Tu fewn i swyddfa gyda thŷ gwydr mawr, mae'r cubiclau'n llawn o bobl brysur. En: Inside an office with large glass walls, the cubicles are full of busy people. Cy: Gareth, Rheolwr Canolig, yn eistedd wrth ei ddesg. En: Gareth, a Middle Manager, is sitting at his desk. Cy: Mae ei ben yn pwyso ar ei ddwylo. En: His head is resting on his hands. Cy: Mae stac o bapurau o'i flaen. En: There is a stack of papers in front of him. Cy: Mae ei bryder hefyd fel cefnfor cadarn dros ei feddyliau. En: His worries are like a strong ocean over his thoughts. Cy: Mae papurau pwysig yn diflannu. En: Important papers are disappearing. Cy: Mae enw Gareth yn cael ei sôn mewn sgyrsiau slei. En: Gareth's name is being mentioned in sly conversations. Cy: Mae'n ofni colli ei swydd. En: He fears losing his job. Cy: Gwarchod ei enw da yw'r nod. En: Protecting his reputation is the goal. Cy: Mae ei galon yn ymdwymo wrth iddo feddwl am fusnes newydd ei ffrind. En: His heart warms as he thinks about his friend's new business. Cy: Mae'n helpu i ddechrau'r busnes hwn. En: He is helping to start this business. Cy: Ond nawr, rhaid iddo ganolbwyntio ar y gorau i amddiffyn ei swydd bresennol. En: But now, he must focus on the best way to protect his current job. Cy: Ar ôl oriau swyddfa, mae'r golau yn dywyllach. En: After office hours, the light is darker. Cy: Gareth yn aros yn y swyddfa. En: Gareth stays in th…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Shadows in the Office: A Tale of Trust and Betrayal Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.c…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1065,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/episodes/shadows-in-the-office-a-tale-of-trust-and-betrayal/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/shadows-in-the-office-a-tale-of-trust-and-betrayal.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}