{"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":"Spring's Embrace: Owain's Journey to Independence","slug":"spring-s-embrace-owain-s-journey-to-independence","published_at":"2026-05-07T07:51:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/spring-s-embrace-owain-s-journey-to-independence","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-07-07-38-20-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71903017/2026_05_07_07_38_20_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Spring's Embrace: Owain's Journey to Independence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-07-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Mae'r haul yn tywynnu drwy ffenestri'r ysbyty yng Nghaerdydd. En: The sun shines through the windows of the hospital in Caerdydd. Cy: Mae'r aer yn ddi-fai, llawn arogl blodeuo'r gwanwyn. En: The air is flawless, full of the fragrance of spring blossoms. Cy: Yn gorwedd ar wely gwyn yr ysbyty mae Owain, ei galon yn dyrnu'n gyflym wrth iddo baratoi i fynd adref. En: Lying on the white hospital bed is Owain, his heart pounding quickly as he prepares to go home. Cy: Mae ganddo gymhorthion symud yn dyn wrth ei ochr, ond mae'n mynnu defnyddio’i draed a gwnaehtod y siwrnai ei hun gymaint â phosib. En: He has mobility aids close by, but insists on using his feet to make the journey as much as possible. Cy: \"Owain, wyt ti'n siŵr dy fod yn barod? En: \"Owain, are you sure you're ready?\" Cy: \" gofynnodd Gwyneth, ei chwaer ddibynadwy, sefyll llawn cydymdeimlad wrth ochr y gwely. En: asked Gwyneth, his dependable sister, standing sympathetically by the side of the bed. Cy: Mae ei llygaid yn dyrchafu gyda phryder, ond mae gwen garedig ar ei gwefusau. En: Her eyes are raised with concern, but a kind smile is on her lips. Cy: \"Ydw, Gwyneth,\" mae Owain yn ateb gyda grym heb ryddhau ei syniadau amheugar. En: \"I am, Gwyneth,\" Owain answers with strength, without revealing his doubtful thoughts. Cy: \"Mae'n amser mynd adref. En: \"It's time to go home.\" Cy: \"Wedi wythnosau o driniaeth, mae Owain yn cael hi'n anodd credu ei fod yn gadael yn wirioneddol. En: After weeks of treatment, Owain finds it hard to believe that he is truly leaving. Cy: Mor agored a lliwgar yw'r gwanwyn y tu allan…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Spring's Embrace: Owain's Journey to Independence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1121,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/episodes/spring-s-embrace-owain-s-journey-to-independence/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/spring-s-embrace-owain-s-journey-to-independence.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}