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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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  • Journey Through Ruins: Rediscovering Hope in a Changed World

    Journey Through Ruins: Rediscovering Hope in a Changed World
    Jun 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Journey Through Ruins: Rediscovering Hope in a Changed World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-27-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn ganol dyddiau poeth yr haf, roedd y byd wedi newid.En: In the middle of the hot summer days, the world had changed.Cy: Nid oedd llawer ar ôl.En: Not much was left.Cy: Roedd y tir mewn anhrefn.En: The land was in chaos.Cy: Fodd bynnag, roedd rhai dal yn gobeithio ac yn credu mewn dyfodol gwell.En: However, some still hoped and believed in a better future.Cy: Dafydd, Eira a Llew oedd ymhlith y rhai hynny.En: Dafydd, Eira, and Llew were among those.Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded tuag at yr ysgol wag, roedd eu sŵn traed yn echdyn ar ddim olwg o fywyd arall.En: As they walked toward the empty school, the sound of their footsteps echoed with no sight of other life.Cy: Roedd hen griw yn llwybrau'r gerddi yn llawenondeb gwyliau'r haf o'r blaen.En: Once, a group joyfully wandered the garden paths during the summer holidays.Cy: Bellach, roedd y lle yn dawel, bron yn anhrefn benysiadol.En: Now, the place was quiet, almost an eerie disorder.Cy: "Rhaid i ni ddod o hyd i unrhyw beth defnyddiol yma," meddai Dafydd, edrych yn benderfynol ond gyda’m brwyn yn ei lygaid.En: "We must find anything useful here," said Dafydd, looking determined but with a twinkle in his eyes.Cy: Gwyddai y gallem greu argraff ar y colledion a gawsent.En: He knew they could make a mark despite the losses they had suffered.Cy: Eira, yn uchelgeisiol a phryderus, cefnogodd ei ffrind.En: Eira, ambitious and anxious, backed her friend.Cy: "Fe fyddwn ni'n iawn, Dafydd," dywedodd.En: "We'll be okay, Dafydd," she said.Cy: Roedd ofn dan ei chyflwynedig gyffrowsedd, ond gwrthwynebai drosto hi.En: Fear was beneath her outward excitement, but she resisted it for his sake.Cy: Nid oedd yn caniatáu i'w hynofudd ehangu.En: She didn't allow herself to dwell on it.Cy: Llew, yr olaf o'r tri, cerddodd yn araf.En: Llew, the last of the three, walked slowly.Cy: Roedd yn gweld ei deimladau ei hun, yn chwilio am teimlad yn nhwll ei galedwch.En: He was aware of his own feelings, searching for emotion in the well of his toughness.Cy: "Cadwch yn ymwybodol," rhybuddiodd, rybishyn, er y cariad anhygoel am gartref roedd yn cuddio yn ei galon.En: "Stay alert," he warned, gently, though he hid an incredible love for home in his heart.Cy: Mynd ymlaen yr ysgol a wnaethant.En: They moved on towards the school.Cy: Roedd llwch yn clebran yn yr awyr wrth iddynt agor y drws.En: Dust whispered in the air as they opened the door.Cy: Gwinwydd wedi meddiannu ffenestri rhagorol.En: Vines had taken over the magnificent windows.Cy: Roedd y tŷ yn teimlo fel hen gof lle roedd plant a athrawon wedi dysgu ac yn meithrin gwybodaeth, a nawr dim ond atgofion oedd yno.En: The building felt like an old memory where children and teachers had once learned and nurtured knowledge, now only memories remained.Cy: "Mae'n ansefydlog yma," dywedodd Llew, edrych o gwmpas ei wneud iddo deimlo ychydig yn nerfus.En: "It's unstable here," said Llew, looking around, which made him feel a bit nervous.Cy: Fe gerddon nhw y coridorau hyd yn oed er hynny.En: Yet they walked the corridors.Cy: Roedd yn rhaid yno.En: They had to.Cy: Roedd effaith amser wedi bod yn trymaf.En: The effect of time had been severe.Cy: Roedd cyn-lwyddiant yn crynhoi i lwch.En: Past success had crumbled to dust.Cy: Eira seren mewn drws arall.En: Eira glanced into another door.Cy: "Oes unrhyw nhwle arall?En: "Is there anywhere else?"Cy: " meddai gyda sicrwydd.En: she said with certainty.Cy: Roedd un siambr arall i fynd.En: There was one more chamber to go.Cy: Bu'r tair prawf, nes ent y llyfrgell.En: The three persevered until they reached the library.Cy: Daeth sŵn aflafar o'r stads.En: A garbled noise came from the rows of books.Cy: Duwiesu popeth mewn gorfoledd, ond cefnogaeth ar eil newydd ei gymryd am y dymuniadau hynny.En: They marveled at everything with joy, but newfound resolve had taken hold of those desires.Cy: Bu'n gyflym, roedd y sien yn ysgafnhau ac yn gwibio.En: Quickly, the scene lightened and faded.Cy: "Rhaid i ni fynd nawr," galwodd Dafydd, chwarae ar y gwynt sy'n bwerus hen adroddiad.En: "We must go now," called Dafydd, playing on the wind that echoed the powerful old tale.Cy: Roedd y drws tua'r sgwario yn llawn wasteiannu ras.En: The door towards the square was brimming with haste.Cy: Gallant bachiad dimond rhywfaint o gyfleustra cyn iddynt symud trwy'r plonst oedd y fwyngloddio.En: They managed to grab only some convenience before moving through the rubble of the old excavation.Cy: Roedd yn gyffyrddus diflas ac wedi darparu eu diogelwch.En: It was a dull comfort and provided their safety.Cy: Nid oeddent wedi colli o ddim ond wedi ennill llawer.En: They hadn't lost anything but had gained much.Cy: Roeddent wedi llwyddo dianc gyda rhai nwyddau defny⚐ddiol ac mae eu cwmnïaeth wedi cynydau ar ôl yr arfarnau...
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  • Rainy Revelry: Embracing Spontaneity on Cymru's Beaches

    Rainy Revelry: Embracing Spontaneity on Cymru's Beaches
    Jun 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Rainy Revelry: Embracing Spontaneity on Cymru's Beaches Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-26-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar draeth haulog Cymru, roedd diwrnod arbennig ar ei ffordd.En: On the sunny beaches of Cymru, a special day was on its way.Cy: Teithiodd Eira, Cerys, a Dafydd ar daith ysgol ddiwedd tymor.En: Eira, Cerys, and Dafydd traveled on an end-of-term school trip.Cy: Roedd yr haul yn gymysg â sŵn y tonnau yn torri ar y traeth.En: The sun was mixed with the sound of the waves breaking on the beach.Cy: Elliwyl wylltyni Eira, roedd yn amlwg y gallai hyn fod y tro olaf iddi fwynhau eiliadau gofalus gyda'i ffrindiau gorau.En: In the wild recklessness of Eira, it was obvious that this might be the last time she would enjoy carefree moments with her best friends.Cy: Roedd hi eisiau creu atgof perffaith am y diwrnod.En: She wanted to create the perfect memory of the day.Cy: Roedd y môr yn disgleirio fel gleiniau o aur o flaen ei llygaid, sy'n llenwi ei chalon â llawenydd a thristwch y dyfodol.En: The sea shimmered like golden beads before her eyes, filling her heart with the joy and sadness of the future.Cy: Wrth i'r plant ddechrau chwarae, cododd awyr gymylog dros y môr.En: As the children began to play, a cloudy sky rose over the sea.Cy: Y gwynt yn chwyrlio'r tywod o'u cwmpas.En: The wind swirled the sand around them.Cy: Roedd y glaw yn gwrthdrawiad sydyn.En: The rain was a sudden collision.Cy: Roedd gobaith y diwrnod heulog yn diflannu ar ffracsiwn.En: The hope of the sunny day vanished in a fraction.Cy: Roedd Cerys a Dafydd yn edrych yn siomedig, ac roedd chwerthin eu chwarae yn pylu.En: Cerys and Dafydd looked disappointed, and the laughter of their play faded.Cy: Ond Eira, gyda'i hagwedd benderfynol, ffurfiwyd plan.En: But Eira, with her determined attitude, formed a plan.Cy: "Blantos!En: "Kids!"Cy: " gwaeddodd hi, ei llygaid yn sgleinio.En: she shouted, her eyes shining.Cy: "Gadewch i ni aros.En: "Let's stay.Cy: Gadewch i ni chwarae yn y glaw!En: Let's play in the rain!"Cy: " Gwallgofedd meddwl rhai, ond ar y foment honno, heriwyd y storm gan ymgais Eira.En: Some thought it madness, but at that moment, the storm was challenged by Eira's attempt.Cy: Cytunodd Cerys a Dafydd.En: Cerys and Dafydd agreed.Cy: Yn fuan, roeddent yn rhedeg ar draws y traeth, eu sŵn yn cyfuno â'r moroedd.En: Soon, they were running across the beach, their noise blending with the seas.Cy: Roedd y glaw yn cryfhau, yn dod ag antur newydd iddynt.En: The rain strengthened, bringing a new adventure to them.Cy: Roedd y tonnau'n uchel, ond y tro hwn, roeddent yn chwilio am y pleser yn y cymylau llwyd.En: The waves were high, but this time, they were seeking pleasure in the gray clouds.Cy: Yn eu hwyliau gwrthryfela, heidiodd y traeth yn cael ei orffen gan donau wawdiog.En: In their rebellious spirits, they swarmed the beach, finished by mocking waves.Cy: Roeddent yn neidio i mewn i'r môr, yn sblashio a chwerthin.En: They jumped into the sea, splashing and laughing.Cy: Angenrheidiol oedd y môr a'r glaw yn y funud honno o ddianc.En: The sea and the rain were essential in that moment of escape.Cy: Roedd yn hoffter newydd a ffurfiwyd o hwyl gyflafan y glaw.En: It was a newfound delight formed out of the mischievous joy of the rain.Cy: Wrth iddynt gicio'r tonnau wythnos melfedaidd, diflannodd y glaw yn gynnil.En: As they kicked the velvety-week waves, the rain subtly disappeared.Cy: Torrwyd y cymylau gan enfys lyfli.En: The clouds were broken by a lovely rainbow.Cy: Roedd y lliwiau'n ysbrydoli Eira.En: The colors inspired Eira.Cy: Eisteddodd ar y draeth, ei llyfr nodiadau mewn llaw, yn bocio pob manylyn i'r papur.En: She sat on the beach, her notebook in hand, jotting down every detail on the paper.Cy: Trawiad y golau, sblashiau'r dŵr, a'u calonnau trwm wrth lenwi'r cyfamodau.En: The strike of light, the splashes of water, and their heavy hearts filling the promises.Cy: Dysgodd Eira, nid yw newid yn rhywbeth i'w ofni.En: Eira learned that change is not something to fear.Cy: Cafodd hi'r funud diamod, gan sylweddoli llawn – mae teilyngdod cwmni'n fwy gwerthfawr nag unrhyw bryder dros y dyfodol.En: She had the unconditional moment, fully realizing – the worthiness of company is more valuable than any worry about the future.Cy: Bydd yr eiliadau hyn yn byw bob amser yn ei chalon.En: These moments will always live in her heart.Cy: Y gwynt yn oeri y tywod, a'r dydd yn darlledu'r gorau o'r haf.En: The wind cooled the sand, and the day broadcasted the best of summer.Cy: Roeddent yn llonydd am ennyd, yn goleuo gan yr enfys, yn hau gwên i'r wynt a'r môr.En: They were still for a moment, illuminated by the rainbow, smiling at the wind and the sea.Cy: Roedd bywyd yn llawn o bethau annisgwyl, ond hefyd o harddwch nas medrir rhagweld.En: Life was full of unexpected things, but also of beauty beyond prediction.Cy: Roedd Eira wedi ddod o hyd ...
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  • A Day on Llangrannog Beach: Discovering True Family Treasures

    A Day on Llangrannog Beach: Discovering True Family Treasures
    Jun 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Day on Llangrannog Beach: Discovering True Family Treasures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-26-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar ddiwrnod poeth o haf, Llangrannog oedd y cyrchfan perffaith i deulu o dri.En: On a hot summer day, Llangrannog was the perfect destination for a family of three.Cy: Roedd y tymor gwyliau yn anffurfiol ond y traeth yn llawn o alwadau hapus a chwerthin.En: The holiday season was informal, yet the beach was full of happy calls and laughter.Cy: Roedd Rhys, Carys, a Gwen yn cerdded ar hyd y traeth, esgidiau traeth ar eu traed ac eisisiau mawr ar eu hwynebau.En: Rhys, Carys, and Gwen walked along the beach, beach sandals on their feet and big smiles on their faces.Cy: Rhys oedd yn arweinydd tawel y diwrnod.En: Rhys was the quiet leader of the day.Cy: Roedd yn awyddus i sicrhau bod popeth yn berffaith.En: He was eager to ensure that everything was perfect.Cy: Ond eto roedd ofn cudd yn pylu ei lawenydd.En: Yet, a hidden fear was dimming his joy.Cy: “Beth os bydd rhywbeth yn mynd o chwith?” meddai i'w hun.En: "What if something goes wrong?" he thought to himself.Cy: Carys, fodd bynnag, roedd yn ddewr ac yn llawn egni, benderfynol o sicrhau eu bod yn gwneud atgofion hapus gyda'i gilydd.En: Carys, however, was brave and full of energy, determined to ensure they made happy memories together.Cy: Y traeth yn Llangrannog oedd prysur, y sŵn tonnau a phlant yn chwarae yn llenwi'r awyr.En: The beach at Llangrannog was busy, the sound of waves and children playing filled the air.Cy: Gwen, ferch fach chwilfrydig, rhedeg ymlaen, ei llygaid yn disgleirio wrth edrych am bocedau cysgodol yn y creigiau.En: Gwen, a curious little girl, ran ahead, her eyes shining as she looked for shady pockets in the rocks.Cy: “Rhys, edrychwch arni hi, ei brwdfrydedd hi!” meddai Carys.En: "Rhys, look at her, her enthusiasm!" said Carys.Cy: Roeddent oll yn hapus yno, yr haul euraidd yn sinc i'w croen.En: They were all happy there, the golden sun sinking into their skin.Cy: Ond wrth i'r haul ddisgleirio'n gryfach, teimlai Rhys yn ansicr.En: But as the sun shone more intensely, Rhys felt uncertain.Cy: Wrth symud i'r traeth pellaf, sylwodd ar Gwen yn arafu, ei thalcen yn llaith gan chwys.En: As they moved to the farthest part of the beach, he noticed Gwen slowing down, her forehead damp with sweat.Cy: Cychwynodd hi o ofn, ei wyneb yn llawn o ddryswch a blinder.En: She wobbled with fear, her face full of confusion and fatigue.Cy: “Rhys,” dyma galw Carys, “mae rhywbeth ddim yn iawn gyda Gwen.”En: "Rhys," called Carys, "something is not right with Gwen."Cy: Y foment honno, gwnaeth Rhys benderfyniad.En: In that moment, Rhys made a decision.Cy: Er gwaethaf y dydd roedden nhw wedi'i gynllunio, roedd yn gwybod ei bod yn bwysig mynd â Gwen i rywle cŵl ac iach.En: Despite the day they had planned, he knew it was important to take Gwen somewhere cool and healthy.Cy: Dywedodd wrth Garys, “Mae'n rhaid i ni fynd â Hi i'r caffi yng nghysgod y bryn.”En: He told Carys, "We must take her to the café in the shade of the hill."Cy: Er iddi wedi bod yn awyddus i aros, roedd Carys yn cytuno enw, poeni am Gwen.En: Although she had been keen to stay, Carys agreed, worried about Gwen.Cy: Cyrhaeddodd y teulu'r caffi cysgodol, Rhys yn dal Gwen yn ysgafn yn ei freichiau.En: The family arrived at the shady café, Rhys gently holding Gwen in his arms.Cy: Eisteddasant wrth fwrdd wrth y ffenestr greu lle i Gwen anadlu yn ddwfn.En: They sat at a table by the window, creating a space for Gwen to breathe deeply.Cy: Roedd hi'n yfed dŵr yn wyllt, ddaeth lliw yn araf yn ôl i'w bochau.En: She drank water eagerly, color slowly returning to her cheeks.Cy: "Diolch, Rhys," meddai Carys yn dawel, gan ddal ei law.En: "Thank you, Rhys," said Carys quietly, holding his hand.Cy: Pan deimlodd Gwen yn well, trodd y teulu at y dewis hufen iâ melys i gyflawni'r diwrnod.En: When Gwen felt better, the family turned to the sweet ice cream selection to complete the day.Cy: Wrth fwyta eu hufen iâ, roedd calma yn dychwelyd.En: As they ate their ice cream, calm returned.Cy: "Ie, heddiw nid oedd fel y cymerais i," meddai Rhys, yn edrych ar yr wynebau gwenog o'i deulu, "ond mae e'n wirioneddol am y byddem ni gyda'n gilydd."En: "Yes, today wasn't as I imagined," said Rhys, looking at the smiling faces of his family, "but it truly is about being together."Cy: Drwy ofalu ar Gwen, darganfu Rhys nad oedd ei werth fel tad mewn cynlluniau perffaith ond yn ei allu i addasu a charu mewn unrhyw sefyllfa.En: By caring for Gwen, Rhys discovered that his worth as a father wasn't in perfect plans but in his ability to adapt and love in any situation.Cy: Roedd y llu o wenau, straeon, a chariad ym mhob eiliad y gallent eu creu gyda'i gilydd, sef gwir drysor atgofion haf.En: The multitude of smiles, stories, and love in every moment they could create together was the true ...
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