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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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  • Urgency, Laughter, and Light Snow: A Workplace Whirlwind

    Urgency, Laughter, and Light Snow: A Workplace Whirlwind
    Jan 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Urgency, Laughter, and Light Snow: A Workplace Whirlwind Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-15-23-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar y bore ym mis Rhagfyr, roedd Carys yn brysur yn ei swyddfa.En: On a December morning, Carys was busy in her office.Cy: Roedd hi'n rheolwr prosiect medrus, ond yn aml yn teimlo nad oedd ei gwaith yn cael ei werthfawrogi'n ddigonol.En: She was a skilled project manager, but often felt her work wasn't appreciated enough.Cy: Roedd hi angen llwyth o gyflenwadau swyddfa ar unwaith i gwblhau prosiect pwysig.En: She urgently needed a load of office supplies to complete an important project.Cy: Ar yr un pryd, Rhys, cydweithiwr dawnus ac egnïol, oedd yno i wneud pawb chwerthin.En: At the same time, Rhys, a talented and energetic colleague, was there making everyone laugh.Cy: Roedd cyflymder y swyddfa'n debyg i storm geirwireddus, gyda phawb yn symud o gwmpas fel melinau gwynt.En: The office's pace was like a whirlwind storm, with everyone moving around like windmills.Cy: Y tu allan, roedd olion eira'n golchi'r strydoedd, yn ychwanegu at yr awyrgylch o frys.En: Outside, traces of snow were washing the streets, adding to the atmosphere of urgency.Cy: Carys oedd yn gwybod ei bod k angen yr holl bethau hynny cyn diwedd y dydd.En: Carys knew she needed all those things by the end of the day.Cy: “Hei, Carys,” meddai Rhys, yn rhoi geg loew iddo.En: "Hey, Carys," said Rhys, giving a cheeky grin.Cy: “Ydych chi angen help gydag unrhyw beth?En: "Do you need help with anything?Cy: Gallaf fynd gyda chi i'r siop.En: I can go with you to the shop."Cy: ”“Mae angen cyflenwadau cyflym arnaf,” meddai Carys yn benderfynol.En: "I need quick supplies," said Carys decisively.Cy: “Ond, os ydych chi am ddod, rhaid i bawb fod yn ddifrifol,” ychwanegodd, mamolaeth yn llygoden ei llais.En: "But, if you're coming, everyone needs to be serious," she added, a hint of amusement in her voice.Cy: Gwynebu gormodedd o chwedl ystafell stoc, penderfynodd Carys fynd gyda Rhys.En: Facing the excess of the stockroom legend, Carys decided to go with Rhys.Cy: Roedd ganddi anamlaf o ddewis, ond roedd ei ddiffuaniaeth wedi dal troi ei phenderfyniad.En: She had little choice, but his sincerity had swayed her decision.Cy: Y ddau ohonyn nhw, Rhys yn chwerthinllyd a Carys yn brysur, yn cerdded ar draws eira'r dref.En: The two of them, Rhys laughing and Carys bustling, walked across the town's snow.Cy: Pan gyrhaeddon nhw'r siop, roedd yn frith o gwsmeriaid.En: When they arrived at the store, it was bustling with customers.Cy: Roedd llawer o'r priodolion ar gystadleuaeth ac ychydig o gyflenwadau llai na'r disgwyl.En: Many of the essentials were on sale and fewer supplies than expected remained.Cy: Roedd Carys yn teimlo ei chalon yn suddo.En: Carys felt her heart sink.Cy: Yn anffodus, roedd yr elfen hanfodol honno bron wedi gwerthu allan.En: Unfortunately, that crucial element was nearly sold out.Cy: “Beth wnawn ni nawr?En: "What do we do now?"Cy: ” meddai Rhys gyda gwên ddireidus.En: said Rhys with a mischievous grin.Cy: “Beth am ofyn i’r rhai sydd yn darparu?En: "How about asking those who provide?"Cy: ”Carys, er yn ddifrifol, cydnabuwyd fod Rhys yn tueddu i symud siâp ac ysgafnhau sefyllfaoedd.En: Carys, though serious, acknowledged that Rhys had a way of reshaping and lightening situations.Cy: Gyda'i gymorth, aethant at y staff siop a Rhys gyda'i ddoniau personol, lwyddodd i drafod goddefiant a sicr y cyflenwadau oedd wedi bod ar gyfeilion.En: With his help, they approached the store staff, and Rhys, with his personal charm, managed to negotiate for the supplies that had been misplaced.Cy: Gyda’r cyflenwadau yn ei dwylo, gadawodd y siop gyda Rhys.En: With the supplies in hand, they left the store with Rhys.Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded nôl i'r swyddfa, roedd y ddau ohonynt yn chwerthin a gynnesodd hyd yn oed eu dydd heulog.En: As they walked back to the office, both of them were laughing, warming even their sunniest day.Cy: Tra roeddent agosau at y swyddfa, roedd Carys yn dechrau sylweddoli gwerth ysgafnhau chwilo a’r llwyddiant o rwydi yr arwr hyn ar yr ysfa.En: As they neared the office, Carys began to realize the value of light-heartedness and the triumph of working together on the task.Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd hi’n meddwl ei gwaith oedd yn fwy derbyniol na phob dydd arall.En: When she arrived, she thought her work was more acceptable than any other day.Cy: Roedd hi’n harcenu ei bod hi’n agor mwy o densiwn rhyngddynt eu hunain a’i gwaith yn well.En: She was realizing she was loosening the tension between herself and her work for the better.Cy: Gwir, roedd rhaid i Carys wybod sut i gyfuno difrifoldeb a hwyl i gyflawni targedau.En: Truly, Carys had to know how to combine seriousness and fun to achieve targets.Cy: Yn wir, dim ond Rhys oedd digon dawnus i’w wneud hynny ddigwydd.En: Indeed, only Rhys was talented ...
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  • Stormy Journeys: Elevate Creativity Against All Odds

    Stormy Journeys: Elevate Creativity Against All Odds
    Jan 15 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Stormy Journeys: Elevate Creativity Against All Odds Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-15-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ym mis Ionawr, yng nghanol storm go iawn, Gethin a Carys dodant i'r swyddfa gorfforaethol brysur yng Nghaerdydd.En: In January, in the midst of a real storm, Gethin and Carys arrived at the busy corporate office in Cardiff.Cy: Heb iddo aros am ei baned cynnar o de, roedd Gethin yn brysio i bwyntio'r ffeiliau diweddaraf ar ei ddesg.En: Without waiting for his early cup of tea, Gethin rushed to arrange the latest files on his desk.Cy: Roedd y swyddfa'n orlawn o bobl ifainc mewn cotiau trwchus, yn castigu'u breichiau eu hunain wrth dreulio oriau hir o flaen sgriniau goleuedig.En: The office was crowded with young people in thick coats, rubbing their own arms while spending long hours in front of glowing screens.Cy: Carys, hefyd, teimlodd yr oerfel yn torri trwy ei côt.En: Carys, too, felt the cold piercing through her coat.Cy: Roedd hi newydd ddod allan o doriad calonnus, ac roedd ei brwdfrydedd yn dirwyn i ben gyda'r nadroedd.En: She had just come out of a heartbreak, and her enthusiasm was dwindling with the serpents.Cy: Wrthi'n gosod ei gliniadur ar ei desg yn y swyddfa greadigol, chwilio am syniadau newydd a hwyliog, roedd ei meddwl yn draddodi 'i diddanu.En: Setting up her laptop at her desk in the creative office, searching for new and exciting ideas, her mind was awake to entertain.Cy: Heddiw, roedd gobaith o newid.En: Today, there was hope for change.Cy: Roedd cynhadledd fusnes yn Barcelona yn cynnig cyfle, ac roedd Gethin yn awyddus i greu argraff i sicrhau dyrchafiad.En: A business conference in Barcelona offered an opportunity, and Gethin was eager to make an impression to secure a promotion.Cy: Roedd Carys yn disgwyl i'r amgylchedd newydd ysgogiu ei dychymyg.En: Carys hoped the new environment would spark her imagination.Cy: Ond, gyda gwyntoedd gwyntog Lloegr, roedd eu cynlluniau mewn peryg.En: But with the gusty winds of England, their plans were in danger.Cy: Yn eu sgrialu trwy'r maes awyr, daeth newydd drwg - roedd eu hediad wedi'i ohirio.En: While scrambling through the airport, bad news arrived - their flight had been delayed.Cy: Roedd Gethin yn chwithig iawn; roedd yr amser yn gyfyngedig ac roedd y cyflwyniad nau pryderi iddo, ond daliai ei ben i fyny.En: Gethin was quite awkward; time was limited, and the presentation worried him, but he kept his head up.Cy: "'Dw i yn dy fotsio," daeth Carys mewn gwen, "dewch i chwilio am syniadau."En: "'I'm rooting for you," Carys said with a smile, "let's forage for ideas."Cy: Tra'r oedd pobl yn siglo o'i hamgylch fel dŵr yn yfanneflym, cymerodd Gethin ei papuren cyflwyniad allan a dechreuodd ymarfer.En: While people swirled around them like water in a swift stream, Gethin took out his presentation papers and began practicing.Cy: Roedd Carys yn crwydro o amgylch y terminalau, gan greu brasluniau a chofnodi ei meddyliau yn harff.En: Carys wandered around the terminals, sketching and jotting down her thoughts in her notebook.Cy: Wrth i'r awyreon gwalltio'n llonies wrth y diogelwch, daeth her newydd - roedd y tywydd wedi gwaethygu a chaeawyd yr holl hediadau.En: As the planes groaned gently at the security, a new challenge emerged - the weather had worsened, and all flights were canceled.Cy: Anogodd Carys Gethin gyda hyder wedi'i adfer, "Gallwn ni weithio'n gilydd i ffeindio ffordd arall."En: Carys encouraged Gethin with restored confidence, "We can work together to find another way."Cy: Wrth eu tramwy trwy rwystrau, dechreuodd eu cydweithrediad ddatblygu, fel glud rhwng y celfyddyd a'r ffigyrau.En: As they navigated through obstacles, their collaboration began to develop, like glue between the art and the figures.Cy: Yn hwyr erbyn y cynhadledd, diamod ond llawn gobaith, cyrhaeddodd y ddau ben taith.En: Late for the conference, unconditionally but full of hope, the two arrived at the end of their journey.Cy: Yn ffug o hyd gyda phrofiadau newydd, cyflwynodd Gethin ei waith yn deimladol tra oedd Carys yn tynnu lluniau meddyliau'r tair pennod newydd cadeirydd.En: Brimming still with new experiences, Gethin delivered his work with emotion while Carys captured the thoughts of the new chair's three chapters with her art.Cy: Daeth yr her yn fanteisio - deallai Gethin bwysigrwydd hyblygrwydd a'r pŵer o gydweithio croesddiwylliannol, ac roedd Carys wedi ffeindio hunanadeb a chelfyddyd ysbrydoledig ym mhartneriaeth annirpiol.En: The challenge turned advantageous - Gethin realized the importance of flexibility and the power of cross-cultural collaboration, and Carys found self-confidence and inspiring art in their indefatigable partnership.Cy: Gyda'i gilydd, llwyddo nhw i greu trawsnewidiad diwylliannol na welsent mohono ond ar glawr hen lyfr.En: Together, they succeeded in creating a cultural transformation they had only ever seen on the cover of an old ...
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    15 mins
  • Snowy Reunion: Healing Hearts in Nant Gwynant

    Snowy Reunion: Healing Hearts in Nant Gwynant
    Jan 14 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Snowy Reunion: Healing Hearts in Nant Gwynant Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-14-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae'r gaeaf wedi cyrraedd Nant Gwynant, a'r llecyn sy'n cael ei lapio gan eira a'r brigau o Goedwig Snowdonia.En: Winter has arrived in Nant Gwynant, a place wrapped in snow and the branches of the Snowdonia Forest.Cy: Dyma'r adeg o'r flwyddyn pan mae'r glochdirol yn parhau cynnes o dan aur y bore cefnforol, er gwaethaf y rhew oer sydd wedi setlo ym mhob gornel.En: It's the time of year when the clocktower stays warm under the golden morning light, despite the cold frost that's settled in every corner.Cy: Ymhlith yr eira, mae'r farchnad yn fyw.En: Among the snow, the market is alive.Cy: Mae canhwyllau'n goleuo'r mannau siopa, a'r bobl yn crisialu allan o'r cwmwl annibendod wedi'r Nadolig.En: Candles light up the shopping areas, and people emerge from the post-Christmas clutter.Cy: Roedd Gethin moden gydag Arwen ei chwaer iau a Rhys ei ffrind gorau o Lundain.En: Gethin was there with his younger sister Arwen and his best friend Rhys from London.Cy: Cafodd ei berswadio i ddod â nhw am ddiwrnod.En: He had been persuaded to bring them for a day out.Cy: Roedd Gethin eisiau dianc rhag meddyliau ei chwalfa diweddar.En: Gethin wanted to escape the thoughts of his recent breakup.Cy: "Bydd yn hwyl!En: "It'll be fun!"Cy: " dywedodd Arwen, ei llygaid yn dân o frwdfrydedd.En: said Arwen, her eyes alight with enthusiasm.Cy: "Rhywbeth bach i dynnu dy feddwl oddi ar bethau.En: "A little something to take your mind off things."Cy: "Amgyffred Gethin yn canolbwyntio, ei gyflwr yn ddiymadferth yn ôl Rhys.En: Gethin struggled to concentrate, his state of helplessness evident to Rhys.Cy: Roedd Rhys, fel bob amser, yn cyffroi i ymweld â'r ardal, ei wên yn ddiddiwedd.En: Rhys, as always, was excited to visit the area, his smile endless.Cy: Tra'n cerdded trwy'r farchnad, roedd Gethin yn bungl meddyliau.En: While walking through the market, Gethin was a jumble of thoughts.Cy: Roedd Arwen yn dadlau gyda gwerthwr yn y stondin cacennau crasllwgliad, tra bod Rhys, cyfagos, yn cadw sylw ar isel y siarad â phawb sy'n dod i'w gyfarfod.En: Arwen was haggling with a seller at the gingerbread stall, while Rhys, nearby, was keeping his attention low while chatting with everyone they met.Cy: Ac, tra'n dod o'r cysgodion neuaddau, roedd Gethin yn sylwi rhywun.En: And then, coming out of the shadows of the halls, Gethin noticed someone.Cy: Rhywun o'i orffennol.En: Someone from his past.Cy: Roedd ei chalon yn gwaedu.En: His heart bled.Cy: "Evie," meddai Gethin wrth ei hun.En: "Evie," Gethin said to himself.Cy: Mae Evie, ei gariad gyntaf, yn edrych yn newydd gan bleser llythyren amryliw.En: Evie, his first love, looked renewed with the pleasure of colorful expression.Cy: Roedd yr olygfa o'i chenhedlu yn olygfa o ddefaid gyda meddyliau.En: The sight of her was like a scene of sheep with thoughts.Cy: Wedi cysiddio'n ddylwyb, roedd Gethin mewn sefyllfa angenrant.En: Caught off guard, Gethin was in a predicament.Cy: Mae'r cyfarfod oedd heb ei drefnu hon yn don o emosiwn.En: This unscheduled meeting was a wave of emotion.Cy: "Beth wyt ti'n gwneud yma?En: "What are you doing here?"Cy: " gofynodd Evie, ei lais yn weithio drwy ludw o atgofion.En: asked Evie, her voice working through the ashes of memories.Cy: "Tis anten?En: "Is it you?"Cy: " meddai Gethin yn anfanfri, y gwaith ei freuddwydion yn torri yn offiarydd.En: said Gethin, disbelief breaking the remnants of his dreams.Cy: Roedd y sgwrs hir y tu hwnt i'r rhefrige, yn dwyn i fyny pethau hen a bregus.En: The conversation was long beyond reservation, bringing up old and fragile matters.Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw gerdded trwy'r farchnad, gan rannu straeon a ddwylo am ei ddylanwadau cynt, roedd y gwytnwch yn dysgu arnynt.En: As they walked through the market, sharing stories and a handshake of their former influences, the resilience settled on them.Cy: Ambell i awr wedyn, wrth bumhen sero am y farchnad, teimlai Gethin bresennol hanen i gysyniad newydd.En: A few hours later, heading back to the market entrance, Gethin felt present with a new perception.Cy: Roedd cyfarfod â Evie wedi caniatáu ystlys gymhorthol iddo wratoriaeth lonc onest.En: Meeting Evie had allowed him a supportive side to engage in honest reflection.Cy: "Rhys," meddai Gethin wrth drosglwyddo iddi, "diolch am ddod â mi yma.En: "Rhys," Gethin said to him as they strolled, "thank you for bringing me here.Cy: Mae'n rhoi cwrs bwysig i mi.En: It's provided an important course for me."Cy: "Arwen a Rhys yn codi eu cwpanaid diod fwynhad, eu cydmeithriant roedd gweinyddu'n tyfu siarad bach.En: Arwen and Rhys raised their cups of enjoyment, their camaraderie administrating growing small talk.Cy: Roedd Gethin yn teimlo ei orffennol yn ei gyflawniadau i mai'r seddau wedi'u gadael.En: Gethin felt his past accomplishments leaving his seats.Cy: ...
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    18 mins
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