{"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":"Tradition & Innovation: Reviving the Family Store in Caerdydd","slug":"tradition-innovation-reviving-the-family-store-in-caerdydd","published_at":"2026-06-08T22:47:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/tradition-innovation-reviving-the-family-store-in-caerdydd","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-08-22-34-01-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72426510/2026_06_08_22_34_01_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Tradition & Innovation: Reviving the Family Store in Caerdydd Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-08-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Drosdo'r stôr yn Farchnad Caerdydd, roedd dagrau Eleri yn amlwg yn y golau. En: Above the store in Marchnad Caerdydd, Eleri's tears were evident in the light. Cy: Roedd twrw'r bobl yn y farchnad yn glywadwy fel llais y môr, ond roedd y ddadl rhwng hi a'i brawd, Dafydd, yn ei dal hi. En: The noise of the people in the market was audible like the voice of the sea, but the argument between her and her brother, Dafydd, held her there. Cy: Roedd y farchnad yn llawn synhwyrau—persawr bara ffres a siocled a'r synnwyr twym galw. En: The market was full of sensory experiences—the scent of fresh bread and chocolate and the warm sense of calling. Cy: \"Eleri, rhaid i ni feddwl am y dyfodol,\" meddai Dafydd gan edrych arni gydag edrychiad mawr. En: \"Eleri, we have to think about the future,\" said Dafydd, looking at her with a significant glance. Cy: \"Mae'r cynnig yma yn gyfle na ddaw yn ôl.\" En: \"This offer is an opportunity that won't come back.\" Cy: Ond yn ei chalon, ni allai Eleri ddychmygu bywyd heb y stôr. En: But in her heart, Eleri couldn't imagine life without the store. Cy: \"Mae'r stôr wedi bod yn ein teulu ers cenedlaethau. Rhaid i ni ei chadw,\" atebodd Eleri â llais cryf. En: \"The store has been in our family for generations. We have to keep it,\" Eleri replied with a strong voice. Cy: \"Rwy'n deall,\" meddai Dafydd yn dawel, En: \"I understand,\" Dafydd said quietly, Cy: \"ond mae angen i ni dyfu, moderni a symud ymlaen. En: \"but we need to grow, modernize, and move forward. Cy: Mae mwy i fywyd na'r hyn sydd gennym ni yma.\" En: There's more to life than…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Tradition & Innovation: Reviving the Family Store in Caerdydd Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: f…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1047,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/episodes/tradition-innovation-reviving-the-family-store-in-caerdydd/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/tradition-innovation-reviving-the-family-store-in-caerdydd.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}