{"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":"Winning Hearts: Rhys's Dragon Quest at Gŵyl Ifan Fair","slug":"winning-hearts-rhys-s-dragon-quest-at-g-yl-ifan-fair","published_at":"2026-06-22T22:46:02+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/winning-hearts-rhys-s-dragon-quest-at-g-yl-ifan-fair","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360","url":"https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-22-22-34-02-cy","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/api.spreaker.com/download/episode/72640268/2026_06_22_22_34_02_cy_draft_episode.mp3","summary":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Winning Hearts: Rhys's Dragon Quest at Gŵyl Ifan Fair Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-22-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript: Cy: Wrth droedio i mewn i'r ffair ganoloesol yng Nghymru, roedd arogl cig rhost yn llenwi'r aer. En: As they stepped into the medieval fair in Cymru, the scent of roast meat filled the air. Cy: Roedd Rhys a Carys yn cerdded gyda'i gilydd, wedi'u tynnu gan ryw gyffro na ellid fyth ei esbonio gyda geiriau. En: Rhys and Carys walked together, drawn by some excitement that could never be explained with words. Cy: Roedd baneri lliwgar yn chwifio uwchben, a'r dorf yn llon â chwerthin a sôn. En: Colorful banners flapped above, and the crowd was lively with laughter and chatter. Cy: Yn yr haf codennog hwn, roedd pobl o bob cwr yn dathlu Gŵyl Ifan Ganol Haf. En: In this bustling summer gathering, people from all around were celebrating the Midsummer Festival of Gŵyl Ifan Ganol Haf. Cy: Roedd plant yn rhedeg o gwmpas yn chwarae gemau, a minstrels yn chwarae alawon bendigedig ar eu telynau a'u pibau. En: Children ran around playing games, while minstrels played delightful tunes on their harps and pipes. Cy: Roedd Rhys yn edrych ar ddigonedd o sefyllfaoedd â gemau â llygad disglair. En: Rhys looked at an abundance of game stalls with bright, eager eyes. Cy: Roedd un gem, fodd bynnag, yn dal ei sylw: y stondin gyda'r draig meddal enfawr. En: One game, however, caught his attention: the stall with the gigantic soft dragon. Cy: “Carys,” meddai Rhys yn angerddol, “rwy'n mynd i ennill hynny i ti. Bydd yn anrheg i ddangos fy nghariad.” En: “Carys,” said Rhys passionately, “I’m going to win that for you. It will be a gift to show my love.” Cy: Gwenodd Carys, gyda'i llygaid yn disg…","meta_description":"Fluent Fiction - Welsh : Winning Hearts: Rhys's Dragon Quest at Gŵyl Ifan Fair Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1090,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/fluentfiction-welsh-6698360/episodes/winning-hearts-rhys-s-dragon-quest-at-g-yl-ifan-fair/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/winning-hearts-rhys-s-dragon-quest-at-g-yl-ifan-fair.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}