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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.

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Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in regions where Welsh is primarily spoken, such as Wales and some parts of England. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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  • From Anxiety to Joy: A Holiday Party Like No Other

    From Anxiety to Joy: A Holiday Party Like No Other
    Dec 28 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Anxiety to Joy: A Holiday Party Like No Other Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-28-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae golau'r haul yn lleihau dros Barc Forsyth, fel os yn chwarae cuddio gyda choed derw hanesyddol y parc.En: The sunlight diminishes over Parc Forsyth, as if playing hide and seek with the park's historic oak trees.Cy: Mae Gareth, dyn ifanc gyda chywirdeb a thrwchus, yn edrych dros ei restr siopa gyda bawd llawn pryder.En: Gareth, a young man with precision and thoroughness, looks over his shopping list with a thumb full of anxiety.Cy: Mae'n ddiwrnod diwedd y flwyddyn, a hyd yn oed ar y diwrnod hwnnw, llond llaw o bobl a thwristiaid yn llifo trwy'r parc.En: It is the year's end, and even on this day, a handful of people and tourists flow through the park.Cy: Mae'r siopau o amgylch yn disgleirio gyda goleuadau Nadoligaidd, ond mae'r prysurdeb yn suddo i galon Gareth.En: The surrounding shops glitter with Christmas lights, but the hustle and bustle sink into Gareth's heart.Cy: "Beth am y pethau bach neis 'na ar gyfer y parti?En: "What about those nice little things for the party?"Cy: " gofynnodd Heledd, yn codi gwydraid o sieri o'i fag.En: asked Heledd, lifting a glass of sherry from her bag.Cy: Roedd Rhys, ei ffrind arall, yn edrych ar y gadwyn o oleuadau bach yn fflachio y tu mewn i'r siop nesaf.En: Rhys, her other friend, watched the string of small lights flashing inside the next shop.Cy: "Mae'n rhaid iddo fod yn berffaith," atebodd Gareth, gyda phenderfyniad.En: "It must be perfect," replied Gareth, with determination.Cy: Ond roedd Gareth yn gwybod bod perffaith yn drafferthus, ac roedd ei galon yn cael ei gyffroi wrth iddo sgrolio trwy ei restr - mae'r siopau'n llanast!En: But Gareth knew that perfect is troublesome, and his heart raced as he scrolled through his list – the shops were a mess!Cy: Mae bylchau yn y silffoedd, ac mae llawer o'r eitemau bod angen ar gyfer y parti allan o stoc.En: There were gaps on the shelves, and many of the items needed for the party were out of stock.Cy: Heblith neu baich, cerddodd y tri i lawr y stryd, gan edrych am atebion.En: Without hesitation or burden, the three walked down the street, looking for solutions.Cy: Roedd Heledd a Rhys yn rhoi syniadau ymlaen, ond roedd Gareth yn methu darganfod yr ateb cywir.En: Heledd and Rhys offered ideas, but Gareth couldn't find the right answer.Cy: Yn sydyn, y tu hwnt i'r twrw, sylweddolodd Gareth ar stondin gwerthwr stryd.En: Suddenly, beyond the noise, Gareth noticed a street vendor's stall.Cy: Roedd y stondin yn llawn addurniadau unigryw, gwerthu lliwiau bywiog a ffanfferau nad yw o'r un pen i'r siopau arferol.En: The stall was full of unique decorations, selling vibrant colors and novelties not typically found in regular shops.Cy: Wrth agosáu, gwelodd Gareth ychwanegiadau addurnol a allai newid ei barti.En: As he approached, Gareth saw decorative additions that could transform his party.Cy: Cerig lliwgar, flodau papur sy’n bywiogi, a laternau bach ag arogl melys.En: Colorful stones, paper flowers that enlivened, and small lanterns with a sweet scent.Cy: Anafwyd ei safonau uchel gan unigrywiaeth, a dewisodd Gareth ei ateb.En: His high standards were disarmed by uniqueness, and Gareth chose his solution.Cy: Talodd am yr addurniadau, gan deimlo'n falch ac yn raddol uwch gyda phob cam.En: He paid for the decorations, feeling proud and gradually uplifted with each step.Cy: Yn ôl adref, roedd Gareth yn gweithio’n galed yn cyffeirio’r addurniadau newydd i greu amgylchedd cyffrous ac anarferol.En: Back home, Gareth worked hard arranging the new decorations to create an exciting and unconventional atmosphere.Cy: Gwawd i lawenydd yr oedd ei ffrindiau wrth gyrraedd, ac wrth weld yr addurniadau hyfryd, synnwyd gan y gofal a gymrodd Gareth i sicrhau parti can eraill.En: The joy of his friends upon arrival, and seeing the lovely decorations, amazed them with the care Gareth took to ensure a party like no other.Cy: Roedd yn lwyddiant, a gwelodd Gareth ei bod yn bosibl bod hyblygedd weithiau’n well na safonau uchel.En: It was a success, and Gareth realized that sometimes flexibility is better than high standards.Cy: Perffaith oedd yr eiliadau, ac nid oherwydd perffeithrwydd.En: The moments were perfect, and not because of perfection.Cy: Wrth i'r cloc daro hanner nos, roedd Gareth yn gwybod bod ei barti yn un o cofiadau a llawenydd.En: As the clock struck midnight, Gareth knew his party was one of memories and joy.Cy: Dysgodd drwy gymryd cam yn ôl o gywirdeb manwl a chofleidio chwilfrydedd bywyd, oedd un o’r gwersi pwysicaf erioed.En: He learned that taking a step back from meticulous precision and embracing life's curiosity was one of the most important lessons ever.Cy: Ac felly, roedd y flwyddyn newydd yn dechrau, gyda gwen a gobaith newydd yn ei galon.En: And so, the new year began, with a smile and new hope in ...
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  • Mystery of Santorini: Uncovering Secrets Beneath the Surface

    Mystery of Santorini: Uncovering Secrets Beneath the Surface
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Mystery of Santorini: Uncovering Secrets Beneath the Surface Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-27-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Arwyddodd gwynt y gaeafgryn ar hyd cludiant Rhys wrth i'r fferi lanio yn Santorini.En: The winter wind signed its presence along Rhys's transport as the ferry landed in Santorini.Cy: Dinistriodd tristwch tywyll tua'r tirlun llachar gyda'i adeiladau gwyn, toau glas.En: A dark sadness overshadowed the bright landscape with its white buildings and blue roofs.Cy: Arhosodd Rhys, dyn ifanc o Gymru, yn rhyfeddu'r golygfeydd cyn iddo fynd i'r dref.En: Rhys, a young man from Cymru (Wales), stood marvelling at the views before heading into the town.Cy: Roedd y dreflan yn brysur, ond amgylchynwyd hi gan stori llethol.En: The small town was bustling, but it was surrounded by a compelling story.Cy: Roedd hanes yn gwyntyllu o bob carreg ac roedd Rhys yn cael ei faeddu gan rym y gorffennol.En: History exhaled from every stone, and Rhys was overwhelmed by the power of the past.Cy: Roedd ef yma am reswm penodol — i ddod o hyd i wirionedd tu ôl i ddiflaniad a'i glywsai amodau.En: He was there for a specific reason — to uncover the truth behind a disappearance he had heard rumors about.Cy: Disappearodd Dario, un a fyddai'n mynd ar antur i ymchwilio ar arteffactau ar ddiwedd y flwyddyn dwythaf, gan adael dim ond sibrydion.En: Dario, who had set off on an adventure to investigate artifacts at the end of the previous year, had disappeared, leaving only whispers.Cy: Cymerodd Rhys ddiddordeb mewn archaeoleg ers pan oedd yn blentyn, ond datblygodd yn frwdfrydig am ganfod yr arteffactau coll a roedd yn gobeithio adfer rhan o hanes yr ynys gyda'r darnau.En: Rhys had been interested in archaeology since he was a child, but his passion for finding lost artifacts had grown, and he hoped to restore part of the island's history through the remnants.Cy: Wrth fynd drwy strydoedd cul a llwybrau coblog y dref, clywodd Rhys straeon am hen gwarteri dan y tir.En: As he made his way through the narrow streets and cobbled paths of the town, Rhys heard tales of ancient underground quarters.Cy: Roedd trigolion lleol yn amheus o estroniaid, ond roedd Rhys yn benderfynol.En: The local residents were wary of strangers, but Rhys was determined.Cy: Byddai'n rhaid iddo ddod o hyd i gymwynas.En: He would need to find an ally.Cy: Yn fuan, cwrddodd Rhys â Elara.En: Soon, Rhys met Elara.Cy: Roedd hi'n hanesydd lleol gyda gwybodaeth aruthrol am yr ynys a'i gorffennol.En: She was a local historian with remarkable knowledge about the island and its past.Cy: Roedd eraill wedi rhybuddio Rhys i beidio â thrystio neb wrth ei anturio, ond roedd rhywbeth yn ei deimlo y gallai Elara fod yn wahanol.En: Others had warned Rhys not to trust anyone during his quest, but something about Elara made him feel she might be different.Cy: "Wyt ti'n edrych am Dario?En: "Are you looking for Dario?"Cy: " holodd Elara.En: asked Elara.Cy: Roedd henaid Rhys yn danfon cyflym unwaith ac yn credu bod Elara'n allweddol i'w chwiliad.En: Rhys's heart skipped a beat, feeling that Elara was key to his search.Cy: Gweithiodd Elara gyda Rhys i ddeall yr hyn yr oedd Dario wedi bod yn chwilio amdano.En: Elara worked with Rhys to understand what Dario had been searching for.Cy: Roedd y cliwiau yn arwain at eglwys fach uwchlaw'r pentref.En: The clues pointed to a small church above the village.Cy: Ar ddiwrnod gwyntog, aeth y ddau at yr eglwys.En: On a windy day, the two made their way to the church.Cy: O fewn, roedd modd clywed y tonnau'n taro'r creigiau isod.En: Inside, they could hear the waves crashing against the rocks below.Cy: Canfu Rhys a Elara gamfa cudd o dan y llawr cyseiniol.En: Rhys and Elara discovered a hidden staircase beneath the reverberating floor.Cy: Dyma oedd cychwyn rhithyn cyffrous.En: This marked the beginning of an exciting adventure.Cy: Aethant i lawr, i mewn i domen o gerrig a hen chestau llonydd â llwch.En: They descended into a mound of stones and old, dusty, motionless chests.Cy: Yma, roedd llun o arteffact hynafol a thystiolaethau o'r digwyddiad dirgel.En: Here, they found a picture of an ancient artifact and evidence of the mysterious event.Cy: Rhoddodd hynny naid yn arwyddocaol i fusnes Rhys a daeth trosolwg i hanes y dref.En: This provided a significant leap forward for Rhys's venture and gave an overview of the town's history.Cy: Diolchodd Rhys yn dawel i Elara am ei gymorth a'r ddau roeddynt wedi dechrau deall ei gilydd yn well.En: Rhys quietly thanked Elara for her help, and the two began to understand each other better.Cy: Amser i ddychwelyd a henwn newydd o ddeialog a bywyd lleol.En: It was time to return with a new appreciation for dialogue and local life.Cy: Unwaith y cofolwyd y pen draw, ac wrth iddo beidio â chymryd y darnau o'r arteffact gyda rhuth, sylweddolodd Rhys y pwysigrwydd o barchu hanes a diwylliant Santorini.En: Once he ...
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  • Unlocking Santorini's Secret: A Relic Chase Adventure

    Unlocking Santorini's Secret: A Relic Chase Adventure
    Dec 27 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unlocking Santorini's Secret: A Relic Chase Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-27-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar fore braf o Ionawr, roedd Santorini yn edrych fel byd o freuddwydion Gaeafol.En: On a fine January morning, Santorini looked like a world of winter dreams.Cy: Roedd goleuadau'r Nadolig yn sgleinio ar adeiladau gwyn, yn cysgu'n dawel ar fryniau serth yr ynys.En: The Christmas lights sparkled on white buildings, quietly resting on the steep hills of the island.Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn glir, a'r môr yn ogystal.En: The sky was clear, and so was the sea.Cy: Ond tua chornel cysgodol o'r ynys, roedd tŷ newydd broblem ofnadwy.En: But in a sheltered corner of the island, a new house had a terrible problem.Cy: Roedd amgueddfa Santorini, sy'n adnabyddus am ei drysorau hynafol, wedi dioddef colled mawr.En: The museum of Santorini, known for its ancient treasures, had suffered a great loss.Cy: Roedd polisi'r ynys yn bryderus, ond doedd dim cliwiau pendant am fudd-daliadau'r arteffact gwerthfawr.En: The island's authorities were concerned, but there were no definite clues about the benefits of the valuable artifact.Cy: Yn ei chanol hi, roedd enw Gareth yn cael ei sibrwd yn unig am un peth: y diddordeb hofflyweddol mewn relicau hynafol.En: In the midst of it all, Gareth's name was whispered for one reason: a curious interest in ancient relics.Cy: Diwrnod arall, tra’r oedd e'n crwydro'r strydoedd cul, daeth Gareth ar draws Rhiannon.En: Another day, while he was wandering the narrow streets, Gareth came across Rhiannon.Cy: Roedd pawb yn nabod Rhiannon fel hanesydd lleol gwybodus.En: Everyone knew Rhiannon as a knowledgeable local historian.Cy: Roedd ganddi bopeth ar gyfer ymchwilio i'r dirgelwch, ond roedd ei greddf ei bod yn gwybod bod rhywbeth yn drewi.En: She had everything needed to investigate the mystery, yet her instinct told her something was amiss.Cy: Cafwyd edrych geiriau am funud, yna dywedodd Gareth, "Rhaid gydweithio," gyda phenderfyniad yn ei llais.En: They exchanged glances for a minute, then Gareth said, "We must collaborate," with determination in his voice.Cy: Rhywbeth o'r fath oedd yr eiliadau hynny - doedd Rhiannon ddim yn ymddiried yn rhwydd.En: That's how those moments were—Rhiannon didn't trust easily.Cy: Ond roedd dognau eu profiad gyda’i gilydd yn unan niwliedig.En: But their shared experience created a foggy unity.Cy: Felly, dechreuodd y ddau weithio wrth ddyfeisio llygedyn o gyfuniad newydd.En: So, the two began working on devising a spark of a new combination.Cy: Roedd eu hymchwiliad yn eu harwain trwy ogofeydd a ffyrdd cyfrinachol, o'r ffordd siopau twristiaid.En: Their investigation led them through caves and secret pathways, away from the tourist shop paths.Cy: Rhoddodd gwybodaeth Rhiannon am y lle cyfle i Gareth ddatrys posau hynod.En: Rhiannon's knowledge of the area gave Gareth the chance to solve unusual puzzles.Cy: Parhaodd yr ymgyrch am wythnosau—yn ddiderfyn.En: The campaign continued for weeks—indefinitely.Cy: Mewn ymladd sydyn, cyrhaeddon nhw siambr gudd o dan y gweithfannau anarferol.En: In a sudden struggle, they reached a hidden chamber under the unconventional workplaces.Cy: Hedfanuss， roedd yr arteffact ar y bwrdd marbel o'u blaenau.En: Amazingly, the artifact was on the marble table before them.Cy: Ond doedd dim amser i lawenhau.En: But there was no time to rejoice.Cy: Yma llwyddodd lleidr annisgwyl i’w dal.En: An unexpected thief managed to catch them.Cy: Yn erbyn pob tebygolrwydd, fe wnaethant gydweithio eto i ddianc.En: Against all odds, they cooperated again to escape.Cy: Aethon nhw ymlaen i bensaer eu cynllun.En: They proceeded to architect their plan.Cy: Grwynodd Gareth y bachul o Nadolig annigonol.En: Gareth sighed at the thought of an incomplete Christmas.Cy: Teimlai am y tro cyntaf lawer o bethau.En: For the first time, he felt many things.Cy: Roedd crookedly yn cyfeirio athew, ond roedd hefyd yn werthfawrogi'n ddiysgog cymaint ydy treftadaeth ddiwylliannol.En: He was crookedly referencing himself, but he also unwaveringly appreciated how much cultural heritage matters.Cy: A dychwelodd Rhiannon yn gwybod ei bod hi wedi gweithio gyda rhywun y gallai ymddiried ynddo o'r diwedd, gan sylweddoli hefyd mai gwerth dydi cydweithiad yw achub iaith.En: And Rhiannon returned knowing she had finally worked with someone she could trust, realizing also that the worth of collaboration is language preservation.Cy: Roedd y ddau’n cerdded i mewn i'r mwsgfa, gan gwblhau eu gwaith.En: The two walked into the museum, completing their work.Cy: Roedd y lleoliad yn llawn si-a a gwir barchedig at resymau'r amserau.En: The setting was full of chatter and genuine reverence for the reasons of the times.Cy: Roedd yr arteffact yn ddiogel eto.En: The artifact was safe again.Cy: Roedd pawb yn fflat â pheth olew cariad rhwng bendithion gyaethis.En: Everyone was impressed,...
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