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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.

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  • Eamon's Gift: A Christmas Choice from Kerry's Heart

    Eamon's Gift: A Christmas Choice from Kerry's Heart
    Nov 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Eamon's Gift: A Christmas Choice from Kerry's Heart Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-11-29-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí solas óir an Fhómhair ag titim go mall ar an bhfeirm bláthanna i gContae Chiarraí.En: The golden light of Fómhair (autumn) was slowly falling on the flower farm in Contae Chiarraí (County Kerry).Ga: Bhí an margadh Nollag beo bríomhar ar an bhfeirm.En: The margadh Nollag (Christmas market) was lively on the farm.Ga: Bhí na soilse ag glioscarnach idir na crainn agus bhí bolgáin síl á ndíol ag gach cúinne, ina measc bhí coinnle bláthanna cumhra agus uisce súilíneach le rós déanta.En: The lights glittered among the trees, and seed bulbs were being sold at every corner, including fragrant flower candles and sparkling rose water.Ga: Bhí séasúr na Nollag ag teacht, agus bhí lucht siopadóireachta ag baint taitneamh as an atmaisféar féile.En: The Christmas season was approaching, and shoppers were enjoying the festive atmosphere.Ga: Bhí Éamon ina sheasamh ag an tús an mhargadh, a chroí ag rince le háthas agus imní.En: Éamon stood at the entrance of the market, his heart dancing with joy and anxiety.Ga: Bhí cinneadh tábhachtach le déanamh aige.En: He had an important decision to make.Ga: Bhí sé ag cuardach bronntanas do Shiobhán, a dheirfiúr.En: He was searching for a gift for Siobhán, his sister.Ga: Bhí a raon treonna aici sa cheardaíocht.En: She had refined taste in handcrafts.Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Éamon nach mbeadh sé éasca í a shásamh.En: Éamon knew it wouldn't be easy to satisfy her.Ga: Siúlann Éamon idir na scáthlán, ag smaoineamh ar na mílte rudaí áille atá ar fáil.En: Éamon walked between the stalls, contemplating the thousands of beautiful things available.Ga: Bhí bróga lámhdhéanta, tobair sheodra, agus oibreacha ealaíne a bhí uaigneach trí thine.En: There were handmade shoes, jewelry fountains, and art pieces that were uniquely striking.Ga: Ach bhí a shúile ag díriú ar rud amháin níos simplí - bríleanna lámhfhite in a gcuid dathanna beoga.En: But his eyes focused on something simpler - hand-woven scarves in vibrant colors.Ga: Bhí ceann amháin, i dath uaine aoibhinn, ag mealladh a aird.En: One in particular, in a lovely green hue, caught his attention.Ga: Seasann sé i measc an bhrú, ag cur ceisteanna ar an margálaí faoin bpróiseas.En: He stood amidst the bustle, asking the vendor questions about the process.Ga: Bhí dul amú air ag an méid roghanna, ach nuair a chuir an margálaí síos ar an gcaoi a dhéantaí na scairfeanna le lámh seandaoine i gCiarraí, tuigeadh Éamon go raibh a rogha déanta aige.En: He was overwhelmed by the amount of choices, but when the vendor explained how the scarves were made by the hands of elderly people in Ciarraí, Éamon realized he had made his choice.Ga: "Seo é," ar sé leis féin, an scairf a mhothú idir a mhéara agus borradh seannósach á thionlacan ar sruth na smaointe.En: "This is it," he said to himself, feeling the scarf between his fingers as a traditional tune accompanied the flow of his thoughts.Ga: "Cuimhní siar ón bhaile. Beidh Siobhán thar a bheith sásta leis."En: "Memories from home. Siobhán will be overjoyed with this."Ga: Ar an oíche roimh an Nollaig, thug Éamon an scairf do Shiobhán agus fuair sé a raibh ag súil leis - lúcháir agus buíochas ó chroí.En: On the night before Christmas, Éamon gave the scarf to Siobhán and received what he expected - delight and heartfelt gratitude.Ga: Chaith sí í ina timpeall agus bhí a súile ag taithneamh le suaimhneas agus ba mhó an meas a bhí aici ar a rogha.En: She wrapped it around herself, her eyes shining with peace and great appreciation for his choice.Ga: D’fhoghlaim Éamon go raibh an rud is tabhachtaí ná an smaoineamh agus an grá taobh thiar den bhronntanas.En: Éamon learned that the most important thing is the thought and love behind the gift.Ga: D’éirigh níos cinntithí leis féin anois, a fhios aige go raibh sé in ann bronntanais a roghnú le féile mhór, a thaispeánann méid a ghrá.En: He became more confident in himself, knowing he could choose gifts with great care, showing the depth of his love.Ga: Cumann sé plean don bhliain seo chugainn, le gealltanas dearfa nach fearr gach rud ná bronntanais le cion. Rud a dhéanfaidh a dheirfiúr bródúil.En: He made a plan for the coming year, with a firm promise that not everything needs to be more than gifts given with affection, something that would make his sister proud.Ga: An Nollaig sin, bhí spiorad an tséasúir i gcroílár gach ruda a rinne sé, ag tabhairt léargas nua ar an gcairdeas agus ar an ngrá don daoine mórthimpeall air.En: That Christmas, the spirit of the season was at the heart of everything he did, offering a renewed outlook on friendship and love for the people around him. Vocabulary Words:autumn: ...
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  • Autumn Reunion: Siblings Mend Bonds in Gaillimh's Market

    Autumn Reunion: Siblings Mend Bonds in Gaillimh's Market
    Nov 29 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Autumn Reunion: Siblings Mend Bonds in Gaillimh's Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-11-29-08-38-20-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí an ghrian ag cur a solas óir ar an margadh i nGaillimh.En: The sun was casting its golden light on the market in Gaillimh.Ga: Bhí an fómhar tar éis titim anuas ar an gcathair, ag déanamh na duilleoga ar na crainn a bheith dearg agus buí.En: Autumn had descended upon the city, turning the leaves on the trees red and yellow.Ga: Ag an margadh, bhí Aisling agus Cian, beirt deartháireacha, ag siúl timpeall.En: At the market, Aisling and Cian, a pair of siblings, were walking around.Ga: Crochadh garlands brioscán os cionn na stallaí clúdaithe le spéaclaí airgeadacha agus milseáin séasúracha.En: Garlands of crisps were hanging above the stalls covered with shimmering glasses and seasonal sweets.Ga: Bhí Aisling ar a bealach chuig stalla a d'iompair boladh blasta ceapairí úra.En: Aisling was on her way to a stall carrying the delicious aroma of fresh sandwiches.Ga: Bhí imní uirthi le Cian.En: She was worried about Cian.Ga: Ní raibh sí sásta leis na mallaibh tar éis a raibh tarlaithe sa teaghlach ina dhiaidh.En: She had not been happy with him lately after what had happened in the family.Ga: Níor labhair siad le chéile roimhe seo go ciúin.En: They hadn't spoken quietly with each other before.Ga: Bhíodh barúil mhaith idir iad, ach roimh an díospóireacht mhór, chuaigh gach rud a mhilleadh.En: They used to have a good opinion of each other, but before the big argument, everything went to ruin.Ga: "Haigh, Cian," arsa Aisling le meangadh beag, ag súil go mbeidh an eochair eadrom ag bogadh rud beag é.En: "Hi, Cian," said Aisling with a small smile, hoping the light tone would ease things a bit.Ga: "Conas atá cúrsaí?En: "How are things?"Ga: "Bhí cuma coimeádach ar Cian.En: Cian looked withdrawn.Ga: "Táim ceart go leor, Aisling," a d'fhreagair sé, a shúile ag scanadh na timpeallachta, ag seachaint súile a dheirféar.En: "I'm okay, Aisling," he replied, his eyes scanning the surroundings, avoiding his sister's eyes.Ga: Bhí ionadh ar Aisling an teannas a bhí eatarthu a mhothú.En: Aisling was surprised by the tension between them.Ga: Ach bhí plean aici.En: But she had a plan.Ga: "Bhíos ag smaoineamh.En: "I was thinking...Ga: Tá sé ráithe bliantúil anois.En: It's the annual quarter now.Ga: Tá an teaghlach ag ullmhú don saoire, mar is gnách.En: The family is preparing for the holiday, as usual.Ga: Ba mhaith liom cuireadh a thabhairt duit teacht.En: I'd like to invite you to come."Ga: "D'fhéach Cian ina súl ar feadh nóiméid, ciúin gan focail.En: Cian looked into her eyes for a moment, silent without words.Ga: "Agus tar éis an díospóireacht sin, cad chuige?En: "And after that argument, why?"Ga: " arsa sé, rud beag cúthail.En: he asked, a bit shy.Ga: Tháinig na focail go mall ar Aisling.En: The words came slowly to Aisling.Ga: "B'fhéidir nár thuig mé cé chomh díomách a bhí tú.En: "Maybe I didn't understand how disappointed you were.Ga: Ach táimid uile ag iarraidh rudaí a dheisiú.En: But we're all trying to fix things.Ga: Is mothúchánach domsa gan tú a bheith ann.En: It's emotional for me not to have you there."Ga: "Bhí fearg le cruthú ar aghaidh Chian ach ansin thosaigh sé ag meath.En: Anger appeared on Cian's face but then began to fade.Ga: "Cinnte.En: "Sure...Ga: Mo chuid den choireacht a bhí agam.En: I played my part in the wrongdoing.Ga: D'fhéadfaimis araon a dhéanamh níos fearr," a d'aithin sé le féin-chinsireacht éigin.En: We could both do better," he admitted with some self-censorship.Ga: "D'fhéadfadh sé a bheith spreagúil bheith san áit a bhfuil ár n-óige.En: "It could be exciting to be where our youth is."Ga: "Bhí an gaol idir stallaí, thart ar aroma na mblasanna áitiúla, gan bhealach an-te ach rathúil i málaidí Marsanaigh d'áit agus d'iarracht coitianta.En: The relationship between the stalls, around the aroma of local flavors, wasn't very warm but was successful in the Marsanaigh's shared efforts.Ga: "Seo," arsa Aisling ar deireadh, ag taispeáint ar bán a leathnaigh go leathaní, "lig daltaí dúinn gúna suas an lá sin.En: "Here," said Aisling finally, pointing to an area that widened broadly, "let's dress up students that day."Ga: "Glacadh leis an tairiscint, le meangadh aisteach a thagann ar aghaidh Cian.En: The offer was accepted, with a peculiar smile coming to Cian's face.Ga: "Fair go leor, tiocfaidh mé.En: "Fair enough, I'll come.Ga: Ní raibh a fhios agam cé chomh brónach a bhí mé é seo a chailleadh.En: I didn't realize how sad I was to miss this."Ga: "D'athraigh an ghaoth.En: The wind changed.Ga: Bhí an síneadh eatarthu lag ina meascán le seans le guth a labhairt agus a bhaineann úsáid as chuimhne uair sa láthair a tháinig le chéile.En: The gap between them was weak in ...
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  • Surviving the Underground: Aisling's Battle Against Darkness

    Surviving the Underground: Aisling's Battle Against Darkness
    Nov 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Irish: Surviving the Underground: Aisling's Battle Against Darkness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ga/episode/2025-11-28-23-34-02-ga Story Transcript:Ga: Bhí doras trom os comhair Aisling, agus d’oscail sí go mall é.En: The heavy door was in front of Aisling, and she slowly opened it.Ga: An fuarú sa buncár faoina bhun talamh scaiptha na dorcha.En: The cold in the bunker beneath the scattered ground was dark.Ga: Solas beag go leor, líonadh le rudaí tábhachtacha don drill.En: A little bit of light, filled with important things for the drill.Ga: Bhraith sí an brú ina cófra, ach bhí sí réidh.En: She felt the pressure in her chest, but she was ready.Ga: 'Tá gach duine anseo?' a d'fhiafraigh sí, ag breathnú timpeall ar an bhfoireann atá á roinnt aici.En: 'Is everyone here?' she asked, looking around at the team she was sharing.Ga: Séamus agus Fiona, iad siúd le gliondar beag ar a n-aghaidh.En: Séamus and Fiona, those with a small glint on their faces.Ga: Bhí eagla go soiléir i gcroíthíon Fiona, ach níor ligeanedh air sin.En: Fear was clearly in Fiona's heart, but it was not let on.Ga: 'Táimid réidh, Aisling,' a dúirt Séamus, muiníneach.En: 'We're ready, Aisling,' said Séamus, confident.Ga: Bhí sé mar sin i gcónaí - é neartúil nuair a bhí sé de dhíth orthu.En: He was always like that - strong when they needed it.Ga: Thosaigh an drill le torann mór, cosúil le stoirme fireogach ag teacht.En: The drill started with a loud noise, like a roaring storm coming.Ga: Gearrthadh amach an chumhacht.En: The power cut out.Ga: Bhí an dorchadas ina thimpeall orthu mórán.En: Darkness surrounded them mostly.Ga: Ní raibh ach torann a análacha le cloisint anois agus arís.En: Only the sound of their breaths could be heard now and then.Ga: Axios, síos na fleá.En: Axios, down the floor.Ga: Bhí Aisling ag déanamh a seacht ndícheall gan teacht ar chroí rómhór foscadh a chuirfeadh faoi bhláth.En: Aisling was doing her utmost not to let a big fear shelter bloom.Ga: Go tobann, thit píosa tábhachtach trealaimh síos ón raca.En: Suddenly, an important piece of equipment fell from the rack.Ga: Ghléas an doras sábhála é féin, agus ní dhearnadh suas é.En: The safety door aligned itself, and it didn't close.Ga: Bhí a fhios ag Aisling cad ba chóir di a dhéanamh, ach ní raibh go leor ama ar ghealadh.En: Aisling knew what she had to do, but there wasn't enough time to fix it.Ga: Bhí a clár de dhíth uirthi, ach bhí an t-am ídithe.En: She needed her board, but time was exhausted.Ga: 'Amach anseo!' a dúirt Aisling go tapa agus d'fhéach Séamus iad a bhogadh níos faide, le Fiona ina láthair go cúramach.En: 'Out here!' said Aisling quickly and watched as Séamus moved them further, with Fiona carefully in place.Ga: Ach ansin, smaoineamh tapa buile ar Aisling.En: But then, a quick thought struck Aisling.Ga: Bhain sí úsáid as giotán trealaimh eile a bhí in aice láimhe, ag sciúradh leis an dúshlán ó am go chéile.En: She used another piece of equipment nearby, scraping through the challenge from time to time.Ga: Le gach gluaiseacht, bhí muinín ag dul suas iontu.En: With every movement, confidence was rising in them.Ga: Bhí sé mar a bhí siar i bhfad - níor mhór dóibh é a dhéanamh mar fhoireann.En: It was like it was long ago - they had to do it as a team.Ga: Cheap Fiona bealach níos fearr chun córas cumarsáide a chur ar ais.En: Fiona thought of a better way to restore the communication system.Ga: Rinne Séamus cinnte go raibh na hionstraimí fíor riachtanach faoi theocht cheart.En: Séamus ensured the necessary instruments were at the correct temperature.Ga: Ag deireadh an drille, bhí gach rud ina áit arís.En: At the end of the drill, everything was in place again.Ga: Bhí an dúngha oscailte arís.En: The fortress was open again.Ga: Dhúisigh na soilse, ag fáil réidh leis an dorchadas a bhí cloite.En: The lights came on, ready to dispel the conquered darkness.Ga: Bhí ar Aisling suí síos ar penny na cumhachta.En: Aisling had to sit down on the power penny.Ga: Deireadh sí go ciúin. 'Táimid in ann é a dhéanamh,' a dúirt sí, an cuma nach raibh aici cheana a bhaint amach - muinín.En: She said quietly, 'We can do it,' achieving a look she hadn't had before - confidence.Ga: Ar aimsigh an foireann lá inniu.En: The team discovered something today.Ga: Aisling ag breathnú níos fuaire, fiú i gcoinne na himní a raibh siad á rialú di ag tús an lae.En: Aisling looked calmer, even against the anxiety that had controlled them at the start of the day.Ga: Bhí sí réidh anois le haghaidh éigeandálaí fíor, mar gheall ar an fhoireann iontach a thacaigh léi.En: She was now ready for real emergencies, thanks to the wonderful team that supported her. Vocabulary Words:bunker: buncárscattered: scaipthapressure: brúequipment: trealaimhaligned: ghléasexhausted: ídítescraping...
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