{"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":"The Journey: Balancing Adventure and Wisdom in Bannau","slug":"the-journey-balancing-adventure-and-wisdom-in-bannau","published_at":"2026-07-20T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/the-journey-balancing-adventure-and-wisdom-in-bannau","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-07-20-22-34-01-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/73076748/2026_07_20_22_34_01_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : The Journey: Balancing Adventure and Wisdom in Bannau Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-07-20-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Ar ddiwrnod braf o haf, roedd yr haul yn tywynnu dros Barc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. En: On a fine summer day, the sun was shining over Parc Cenedlaethol Bannau Brycheiniog. Cy: Roedd Emrys a Carys yn cerdded i mewn i'r siop offer dringo hirddisgwyliedig. En: Emrys and Carys walked into the long-awaited climbing gear shop. Cy: Cefn eu bysedd am eu cyffro i'r antur oedd o flaen nhw. En: Their hearts were full of excitement for the adventure that lay ahead. Cy: Roedd Emrys yn edrych allan yn fwriadu ei lwybrau newydd gydag angerdd ac awydd di-ddiwedd. En: Emrys was looking forward to mapping out new routes with passion and endless eagerness. Cy: \"Mae angen y gêr gorau arnaf,\" meddai Emrys, yn llygaid sgleiniog. En: \"I need the best gear,\" said Emrys, with shining eyes. Cy: \"Drwy hyfforddiad priodol, nid oes unrhyw lwybr y gellir ei orchfygu.\" En: \"With proper training, there's no path that can't be conquered.\" Cy: Ond roedd Carys, ei ffrind gofalgar a doeth, yn edrych ar bethau yn ofalus. En: But Carys, his caring and wise friend, was approaching things cautiously. Cy: \"Mae gennym gyllideb, Emrys. Gadewch i ni fod yn ymarferol.\" En: \"We have a budget, Emrys. Let's be practical.\" Cy: Dyma nhw'n cymryd eu tro yn gwylio'r silffoedd llawn o gôtiau a esgidiau wrth gerdded lawr y grisiau pren. En: They took their time watching the shelves full of coats and shoes as they walked down the wooden stairs. Cy: Y lle hwn yn llawn gwyliadau, pwysau golau. En: This place was full of sights, light pressure. Cy: Y tirlun y tu allan yn ymestyn i ffwrdd yn ysblennydd. En:…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : The Journey: Balancing Adventure and Wisdom in Bannau Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1046,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/episodes/the-journey-balancing-adventure-and-wisdom-in-bannau/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/the-journey-balancing-adventure-and-wisdom-in-bannau.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}