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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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  • From Sand to Laughter: Adventurous Missteps at Cardiff Bay

    From Sand to Laughter: Adventurous Missteps at Cardiff Bay
    Dec 6 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Sand to Laughter: Adventurous Missteps at Cardiff Bay Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-06-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn gynnar yn y prynhawn, cerddodd Eira, Gareth, a Nia i lawr i Fae Caerdydd.En: Early in the afternoon, Eira, Gareth, and Nia walked down to Cardiff Bay.Cy: Roedd yr awyrgylch yn fywiog gyda golau Nadolig yn disgleirio yn y dŵr a'r awyr yn oeri.En: The atmosphere was vibrant with Christmas lights shining on the water and the air cooling.Cy: Roedd Eira yn edrych ymlaen at fynd i goffi comfy i gael siocled poeth, ond roedd Gareth ac Nia yn chwilfrydig am y cerddoriaeth a'r gorymdeithiau o flaen nhw.En: Eira was looking forward to going to a cozy cafe for a hot chocolate, but Gareth and Nia were curious about the music and the parades ahead of them.Cy: Heb sylwi, daeth y tri at sulw gyda thyrfa yn ymgasglu ger y traeth.En: Unnoticed, the three arrived at a gathering where a crowd was assembling near the beach.Cy: Roedd tanseiliaid tywod yn berl brysur ar gyfer celfyddyd yr ŵyl.En: The sand sculptures were a busy pearl for the festival art.Cy: Roedd Gareth, yn ysbwriel byth ar goll i anturiaethau, yn cael ei dynnu tuag at gwestiwn.En: Gareth, never short on adventures, was drawn toward the event.Cy: "Dewch ymlaen, gadewch i ni edrych!"En: "Come on, let's take a look!"Cy: Wrth dân ymgolli yn yr ysbryd, dechreuodd Nia a Gareth adeiladu i fyny bryn o dywod.En: Engrossed in the spirit, Nia and Gareth began to build up a mound of sand.Cy: Yn tro, daeth rhywun â chofrestr i'w cofrestru.En: Eventually, someone brought a registry to sign them up.Cy: Gan gymryd hyn i fod yn gêm swyddogol, llofnododd Gareth â llafariad o lawen.En: Taking this to be an official game, Gareth signed with a shout of joy.Cy: Eira, er ei bod yn gwybod amdani, penderfynodd aros oherwydd cafodd ei hun yn chwerthin am y sefyllfa a'u heanturus.En: Although Eira was aware of it, she decided to stay because she found herself laughing at the situation and their adventurousness.Cy: Ond roedd Eira yn wyliadwrus o'r tywod.En: But Eira was wary of the sand.Cy: Dechreuodd snwffian a chrïo oherwydd ei alergedd, ond gwthiodd hynny i un ochr i helpu ei ffrindiau.En: She began sniffling and tearing up due to her allergy but pushed it aside to help her friends.Cy: Nia dechreuodd ail-strwythuro'r bryn i greu ceirw Nadoligaidd.En: Nia started restructuring the mound to create Christmas reindeer.Cy: Er a'i chreadigrwydd, roedd yn ansicr, a gwnaeth hynny edrych yn fwy fel ci â cheiniogi i de'.En: Despite her creativity, she was uncertain, and it looked more like a dog with coin eyes.Cy: Yna, digwyddodd y drychineb!En: Then, disaster struck!Cy: Cafodd y tonnau, yn ymosod ar y traeth, eu dal y ceirw ac aeth yr iâr dyrna i iselder.En: The waves, crashing on the beach, took the reindeer and caused the team to despair.Cy: Roedd Gareth mewn hlestar, gan ddisodli’r sych gwallt pan gâi ysgol uwch ben.En: Gareth was in a fluster, displacing the dry hair during the saga.Cy: Ond, rhaid cyfraddwyd Eira â'i phŵer i wynebu’r rhain ac amser i chwerthin yn hytrach na phoeni.En: However, Eira was praised for her ability to face these challenges with time to laugh rather than worry.Cy: Gyda thrysor yn ffwdan, a Gareth yn poeni am eu addurno, llwyddasant, arweiniodd yr holl syniadau Nia a rhagoriaeth Gareth trwy adnewyddu'r strwythur.En: With treasure in turmoil, and Gareth fretting over their decorations, they succeeded, guided by all of Nia's ideas and Gareth's excellence in renewing the structure.Cy: Yn y pen draw, dyfarnwyd i'r grŵp wneud y I'most creative error' ac roedd y lluoedd a chydnabod eu hymdrechion.En: Ultimately, the group was awarded for making the 'most creative error' and the crowds acknowledged their efforts.Cy: Wedi'u tua'n oriau o gerdded i mewn sinc i'r darlun hwn, derbyniodd cotio o bwys o siocled poeth yn yr angorfa'r caffi.En: After hours of sinking into this picture, they received a rewarding coat of hot chocolate in the anchor of the cafe.Cy: Wrth fwydo gyda symud a churfywedd, gwrando ar un arall o'r farchnad - roedd y cynnig i chwerthin i Jahre, mae ei brofiad yn fwy ystyriol.En: As they fed on movement and camaraderie, listening to another from the market - the invitation to laugh added layers to their experience, making it more meaningful.Cy: Roedd clywed Eira'n cael gwybodaeth newydd.En: Hearing new insights didn't elude Eira.Cy: A'r tro hwn roedd hi wir yn golygu'r sgwrs: "Weithiau, mae beth sy'n fwy na'r cais cawslyd y un arbennig."En: This time the conversation truly resonated: "Sometimes, what's more than the cheesy request is the special one."Cy: Roedd eu pobl yn gwrthod gydol yr arhosiad o sab am eu hudwyddo, yna gwahaniaeth dau newydd a theg iawn.En: Their people refused all through the stay for what they revealed, then differed by two newly and rightly so. Vocabulary Words:vibrant: fywiogcurious: ...
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  • Triumph through Tales: A Silicon Valley Startup Journey

    Triumph through Tales: A Silicon Valley Startup Journey
    Dec 5 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Triumph through Tales: A Silicon Valley Startup Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-05-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn Silicon Valley, y gaeaf hwnnw, roedd yn gyfnod pan oedd y strydoedd yn naddu o oleuadau Nadolig a siopau coffi yn llawn pobl ifanc yn trafod syniadau newydd.En: In Silicon Valley, that winter, it was a time when the streets were carved with Christmas lights and coffee shops were full of young people discussing new ideas.Cy: Ymhlith y torfeydd oedd Gareth, Rhian a Carys.En: Among the crowds were Gareth, Rhian, and Carys.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn siphyrdanwr meddalwedd o Gymru, wedi teithio i'r GWLADDAD TECHNO sydd ar frig ei henw tech.En: Gareth was a software developer from Cymru, who had traveled to the TECH COUNTRY at the height of its tech fame.Cy: Roedd ganddo ddymuniad clir: cyflwyno ei brosiect tech arloesol a sicrhau buddsoddiad i'w gychwynad.En: He had a clear wish: to present his innovative tech project and secure investment for his startup.Cy: Wrth edrych ar adeiladau moderneiddiedig a mawr y dyffryn, roedd teimladau Gareth yn cymysgu rhwng cyffro a nerfusrwydd.En: While looking at the modern and grand buildings of the valley, Gareth's feelings mixed between excitement and nervousness.Cy: Roedd wedi dysgu tipyn am y diwydiant, ond yr hyn oedd yn pwyso'n drwm oedd y teimlad o amheuaeth hunain.En: He had learned quite a bit about the industry, but what weighed heavily on him was the feeling of self-doubt.Cy: Er iddi wneud iddo ddeffro'n gynnar yn y bore, y dychymyg o sefyll o flaen cynulleidfa lawn oedd gwthio Gareth i siarad â Rhian.En: Although it made him wake up early in the morning, the imagination of standing in front of a full audience pushed Gareth to talk to Rhian.Cy: "Rhian, dw i'n poeni," meddai Gareth mewn llais diffwdan.En: "Rhian, I'm worried," said Gareth in a hesitant voice.Cy: "Mae 'na gymaint o gystadleuaeth yma, ac weithiau dw i'n teimlo nad oedd fy syniad yn ddigon da.En: "There is so much competition here, and sometimes I feel that my idea isn't good enough."Cy: "Edrychodd Rhian arno gydag empatheg.En: Rhian looked at him empathetically.Cy: "Gareth, cofia, dwyt ti ddim eisiau bod fel pawb arall.En: "Gareth, remember, you don't want to be like everyone else.Cy: Mae dy frwdfrydedd yn pefrio yn dy lais.En: Your enthusiasm shines in your voice.Cy: Rhaid i ti ddangos hynny i bawb.En: You must show that to everyone."Cy: "Gwnaeth Rhian Gareth deimlo'n gryfach.En: Rhian made Gareth feel stronger.Cy: Aeth ymlaen i gwrdd â Carys.En: He went on to meet Carys.Cy: Roedd Carys wedi bod yn cyflwyno am gyfnod hir, a dywedodd mai'r gamp pwysig oedd stori dda.En: Carys had been presenting for a long time and said the important skill was a good story.Cy: Roedd hi'n annog Gareth i gyfuno hanes personol i wneud ei gyflwyniad yn gofiadwy.En: She encouraged Gareth to incorporate personal stories to make his presentation memorable.Cy: Daeth y diwrnod mawr.En: The big day arrived.Cy: Roedd y neuadd cynhadledd yn orlawn, cyffro'n llenwi'r awyr.En: The conference hall was packed, excitement filling the air.Cy: Gareth ddechreuodd ei gyflwyniad ond cyn hir, tostodd y dechnoleg.En: Gareth began his presentation, but soon, the technology failed.Cy: Cyflawnai'n sydyn, teimlodd yr ofn enwog ond cofiodd syddaradau Carys.En: Suddenly, he felt the famous fear but remembered Carys's advice.Cy: Daliodd i fynd.En: He kept going.Cy: Dechreuodd ddefnyddio straeon o'i dyfiant yng Nghymru a sut y tyfodd y syniad y dechrau.En: He started using stories of his upbringing in Cymru and how the idea began.Cy: Roedd yr ystafell yn llawn llaisau chwerthin a chysur, a llwyddodd Gareth i gadw sylw'r gynulleidfa.En: The room was full of laughter and comfort, and Gareth managed to keep the audience's attention.Cy: Ar ddiwedd y cyflwyniad, roedd nifer o fuddsoddwyr am siarad gyda Gareth.En: At the end of the presentation, several investors wanted to speak with Gareth.Cy: Roeddent yn frwd dros ei brosiect a dyfarniad cyhoeddus.En: They were enthusiastic about his project and public determination.Cy: Enillodd Gareth fwy o hyder, sylweddoli bod cysylltu â phobl a bod yn gywir yn allweddol.En: Gareth gained more confidence, realizing that connecting with people and being genuine was key.Cy: Er nad oedd popeth yn mynd yn berffaith, trwy ei straeon a'i frwdfrydedd ceisiodd fuddsoddiad hanfodol, gan ddod yn arwr ei stori ei hun yn Silicon Valley.En: Even though not everything went perfectly, through his stories and enthusiasm, he sought crucial investment, becoming the hero of his own story in Silicon Valley.Cy: Ar ddiwedd y dydd, roedd Gareth yn gwenu eang, yn clir bod hyd yn oed yn Silicon Valley, oedd pawb yn chwilio am y dilys a'r chwilfrydig.En: At the end of the day, Gareth was smiling broadly, clear that even in Silicon Valley, everyone was searching for the authentic and the curious. Vocabulary Words:carved: ...
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  • Finding Simplicity: Emrys' High-Tech Christmas Choice

    Finding Simplicity: Emrys' High-Tech Christmas Choice
    Dec 5 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Simplicity: Emrys' High-Tech Christmas Choice Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-05-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd y bore'n oer a rhewllyd yng Nghaerdydd, gyda'r awyr yn llawn sglein gwanwyn y bore.En: The morning was cold and frosty in Caerdydd, with the sky full of the spring-like shine of morning.Cy: Roedd y strydoedd yn brysur wrth i bobl garlamio i brynu anrhegion Nadolig neu addurniadau.En: The streets were busy with people rushing to buy Christmas gifts or decorations.Cy: Yng nghanol y ddinas, roedd y siop dechnoleg-uchel o'r enw "Dai's Digital Delights" yn disgleirio fesul llathen, gyda'i ffenestri'n dangos llusernau nadoligaidd a golau tiriog.En: In the city center, the high-tech store named "Dai's Digital Delights" gleamed yard by yard, with its windows displaying festive lanterns and bright lights.Cy: Rhedegodd Emrys, dyn ifanc gyda golwg ychydig yn bryderus a chlustffonau yn ei glustiau, at y drws.En: Emrys, a young man with a slightly anxious look and headphones in his ears, ran toward the door.Cy: Roedd Carys, ei chwaer gydymdeimladus, yn cynnig cefnogaeth y tu ôl iddo.En: Carys, his sympathetic sister, offered support behind him.Cy: Ac wrth gwrs, roedd Rhiannon, ffrind giach a chynnes i'r ddau, wedi ymuno â nhw, yn awyddus i gynnig cyngor.En: And of course, Rhiannon, a cheerful and warm friend to both, had joined them, eager to offer advice.Cy: "Moyn 'da ti fynd i mewn cyntaf," meddai Carys yn chwerthin, gan dynnu Emrys o'i freuddwydion.En: "Do you want to go in first?" said Carys, laughing, pulling Emrys out of his daydreams.Cy: Y tu mewn i'r siop, roedd delweddau digidol bywiog yn troelli ar y waliau, yn tynnu sylw cwsmeriaid gyda phob arddangos.En: Inside the store, lively digital images twirled on the walls, drawing the attention of customers with every display.Cy: "Mae'n deimlad fel ydw i mewn ffilm wyddonol," meddai Emrys yn ddryslyd, gan edrych o amgylch.En: "It feels like I'm in a sci-fi movie," said Emrys, confused, looking around.Cy: Roedd y dewis yn enfawr, gyda chlwstwr o addurniadau goleuo'n tanio i fyny yn eu dalenni eu hunain.En: The selection was huge, with a cluster of lighting decorations lighting up in their own sheets.Cy: "Beth am y rhaglen ap sy 'da nhw?" Rhoddodd Carys awgrym.En: "What about the app program they have?" Carys suggested.Cy: "Neu cael hwyl gyda'n ddewis ein hunain gyda'n gilydd," ychwanegodd Rhiannon, yn annog gyda bodd nad oedd technoleg yn cynnig y cyfan.En: "Or having fun selecting our own together," added Rhiannon, encouraging with the sense that technology didn't offer everything.Cy: Ysywaeth, penderfynodd Emrys roi cynnig ar yr ap, yn chwilio am berffeithrwydd.En: Nonetheless, Emrys decided to give the app a try, searching for perfection.Cy: Ond yn fuan, roedd yn teimlo dryswch.En: But soon, he felt confusion.Cy: Gormod o opsiynau, rhy fawr o ddewis - roedd ei ben yn troi.En: Too many options, too much choice - his head was spinning.Cy: Wedi ailadrodd ei well, gollyngodd Emrys y ffon yn ôl i'w boced, ac edrychodd ar ei chwyer a Rhiannon yna.En: After trying his best, Emrys put the phone back into his pocket and looked at his sister and Rhiannon.Cy: "Mae'r dechnoleg yma'n afresymol," cipiodd ef.En: "This technology is absurd," he snapped.Cy: "Mae 'nghalon i'n dweud rhywbeth symlach sydd ei angen..."En: "My heart says something simpler is needed..."Cy: Gyda chymorth Carys a Rhiannon, cerddodd Emrys i lawr y llwybr, gan ddewis addurniadau traddodiadol.En: With the help of Carys and Rhiannon, Emrys walked down the aisle, choosing traditional decorations.Cy: Lle felly, roedd gan addurn oen a seren syml y dal i ychwanegu cyffyrdd personol.En: Thus, a simple lamb and star decoration still managed to add personal touches.Cy: Pan y ffair amgylch naturiol a'r cyfeillgarwch eu hunain, deuai Emrys i ddewrhau bod perffeithrwydd nid oedd mewn penderfyniadau technolegol, ond yn rhywle yn y symlrwydd a'r record o deimlad.En: When the fair surrounded by nature and the friendship itself, Emrys realized that perfection wasn't in technological decisions, but somewhere in the simplicity and record of emotion.Cy: A wrth i Emrys adael y siop, y bore'n fachog yn y briffordd, roedd yr awyrgylch ei adeiladu'n llengar â llaweniaeth a chysur.En: And as Emrys left the store, the morning bite on the road, the atmosphere was filled with joy and comfort.Cy: Roedd oleuni ymhlith yr elfennau syml fwy a mwy, ac felly, yr eiliad daeth i lawr.En: There was light among the simpler elements more and more, and so, the moment came down.Cy: Emrys wedi dysgu'r wers bwysig - er mwyn sicrhau ei deulu yn well na thechnoleg gallai fod mwyaf effaith.En: Emrys had learned the important lesson - to ensure his family's well-being, simpler things could have the greatest impact. Vocabulary Words:frosty: rhewllydgleamed: disgleiriosympathetic: cydymdeimladuseager: awyddusdaydreams: ...
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