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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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  • Braving the Peaks: A Night of Fireworks and Friendship

    Braving the Peaks: A Night of Fireworks and Friendship
    Nov 19 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Braving the Peaks: A Night of Fireworks and Friendship Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-19-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Caeodd yr haul yn araf tu ôl i'r bryniau yn Eryri.En: The sun slowly set behind the hills in Eryri.Cy: Roedd dail yr hydref ar y coed yn goch, oren a melyn, yn arwain Dylan, Eira, a Gareth i fyny'r llwybr cul.En: The autumn leaves on the trees were red, orange, and yellow, guiding Dylan, Eira, and Gareth up the narrow path.Cy: Roedd awel oer yn chwythu, yn hatgoffa Dylan o'i gyfrifoldeb i gadw pawb yn ddiogel.En: A cold breeze blew, reminding Dylan of his responsibility to keep everyone safe.Cy: "Byddem yn gweld tân gwyllt anhygoel o'r copa," meddai Dylan, gwenu'n obeithiol at Eira a Gareth.En: "We would see amazing fireworks from the summit," said Dylan, smiling hopefully at Eira and Gareth.Cy: Roedd Eira yn llawn cyffro.En: Eira was full of excitement.Cy: Roedd hi am brofi i'w hun y gallai hi wynebu'r sialens hon.En: She wanted to prove to herself that she could face this challenge.Cy: Roedd angerdd yn llenwi ei llygaid wrth iddi symud ymlaen gyda phasau cadarn.En: Passion filled her eyes as she moved forward with firm steps.Cy: Ar y llaw arall, roedd Gareth yn edrych i lawr ar bob cam a gymerai, yn brwydro gyda'i ofn o uchder.En: On the other hand, Gareth was looking down at every step he took, battling his fear of heights.Cy: Roedd yn benderfynol o ddangos dewrder i'w ffrindiau, er gwaethaf ei ofn.En: He was determined to show courage to his friends, despite his fear.Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded ymhellach, dechreuodd cymylau tywyll casglu ar draws y copaon.En: As they walked further, dark clouds began to gather across the peaks.Cy: Yna dechreuodd glawio'n drwm.En: Then it started to rain heavily.Cy: Gwnaeth y glaw y llwybr yn llithrig.En: The rain made the path slippery.Cy: Suddodd calon Gareth wrth iddo lithro a chwympo trwy'r llaid.En: Gareth's heart sank as he slipped and fell through the mud.Cy: Rhwystrwyd ei goes fel nad oedd yn gallu sefyll.En: His leg was stuck so that he couldn't stand.Cy: Roedd poen yn llifo trwy ei gorff.En: Pain flowed through his body.Cy: "Dylan!En: "Dylan!"Cy: " gwaeddodd Eira, ei llais yn cynnal tôn o frys.En: cried Eira, her voice carrying a tone of urgency.Cy: Rhedodd Dylan yn ôl at Gareth, a penlinodd wrth ei ochr.En: Dylan ran back to Gareth and knelt by his side.Cy: Cydiodd yn ei ffôn i ffonio am gymorth, ond nid oedd signal.En: He grabbed his phone to call for help, but there was no signal.Cy: Roedd angen gweithredu'n gyflym ac yn briodol.En: They needed to act quickly and appropriately.Cy: "Rhaid i ni fynd yn ôl yn ddiogel," meddai Dylan, yn gwneud penderfyniad cyflym.En: "We have to go back safely," said Dylan, making a quick decision.Cy: Roedd yn hysbys am lwybr arall a all fod yn fwy diogel, er gwaethaf y posibiliad o golli'r tân gwyllt.En: He knew of another path that might be safer, despite the possibility of missing the fireworks.Cy: Gwelodd Eira lwch o olau yn ei llygaid.En: Eira saw a glint of light in his eyes.Cy: Dywedodd, "Fe'i gwnaf fan hon gyda Gareth.En: She said, "I'll stay here with Gareth.Cy: Byddwn yn dawel.En: We'll be alright."Cy: "Roedd Gareth yn edrych mewn ofn ond diolchwyd iddo ar y ddau.En: Gareth looked afraid but was grateful to both of them.Cy: Teimlodd Eira fod y tynnu Gareth yn euog, ond roedd hi'n gwybod pan oedd gofyn am help hefyd yn ddewrder.En: Eira felt that leaving Gareth was hard, but she knew that asking for help was also an act of bravery.Cy: Daeth pumed noson Tachwedd ag awyr lydan a tân gwyllt newidiol dros ben draw.En: The fifth night of November brought a vast sky and spectacular fireworks in the distance.Cy: Ar y diwedd, a'r tymheredd yn cwympo'n gyflym, clywsant y gwynt yn dwyn sŵn anghyfarwydd.En: In the end, with temperatures rapidly dropping, they heard the wind carrying an unfamiliar sound.Cy: Roedd yn chwibannu mewn sŵn tân gwyllt.En: It whistled like fireworks.Cy: Yn fuan, newyddgylchoedd eu goleuo gan dyrfa chwilio leol.En: Soon, search party lights encircled them from a local crowd.Cy: "Dyna nhw!En: "There they are!"Cy: " galwodd Dylan gyda rhyddhad, ei wyneb yn cynnal gwên.En: called Dylan with relief, his face holding a smile.Cy: Fe'u tywyswyd i ddiogelwch, ac erbyn iddynt gyrraedd y pentre, roedd y tân gwyllt yn gorffen.En: They were led to safety, and by the time they reached the village, the fireworks were finishing.Cy: Eisteddon nhw gyda murluniad o'r cofeb atoch o fonllef, yn gwerthfawrogi cwmni'r un arall.En: They sat with a mural of the memorial in awe, appreciating each other's company.Cy: Roedd Dylan wedi dysgu sut y gallai tîm mewn cydweithrediad weithio, tra'r oedd Eira yn teimlo mwy hyderus nag erioed.En: Dylan had learned how teamwork in collaboration could work, while Eira felt more confident than ever.Cy: Amlygodd Gareth ei fod yn gryfach pan alwodd am gymorth, gan brofi y ...
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  • Snowbound Adventure: How Eira Found Success Amidst Chaos

    Snowbound Adventure: How Eira Found Success Amidst Chaos
    Nov 18 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Snowbound Adventure: How Eira Found Success Amidst Chaos Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-18-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Y bore hwnnw, cyn i'r haul godi'n llawn dros y stryd dawel yn y faestref Fach Gymreig, roedd y tirlun eisoes wedi’i drawsnewid.En: That morning, before the sun fully rose over the quiet street in the small Welsh suburb, the landscape had already been transformed.Cy: Roedd y byd o gwmpas Eira wedi ei drwytho'n wyn yr eira cyntaf.En: The world around Eira was soaked in white from the first snow.Cy: Roedd trionglau siâp teg a blinkau disglair yn amgylchynu ei gynefin difyr.En: Beautiful triangular shapes and sparkling twinkles surrounded her lively habitat.Cy: Ond heddiw nid oedd hi'n gwyro popeth yn gyfarwydd.En: But today, not everything was familiar.Cy: Roedd Eira wedi cynllunio popeth i'r eiliad, fel yr arferai, ond doedd dim wedi paratoi ar gyfer yr eira annisgwyl hwn.En: Eira had planned everything down to the minute, as she usually did, but nothing had prepared her for this unexpected snow.Cy: Daeth Rhys i'w hochr wrth iddi gyffwrdd y ffenest, gan wylio'r flociau eira fel seren cyfoethog.En: Rhys came to her side as she touched the window, watching the snowflakes like rich stars.Cy: "Mae'r ffordd allan wedi cau," sylwodd Rhys, gynnes a sipio eu coffi Cymreig.En: "The way out is blocked," noted Rhys, warm and sipping their Welsh coffee.Cy: "Gellid bod y cyfarfod pwysig yn methu'r wythnos nesaf," meddai Eira â brysurdeb yn ei llais.En: "The important meeting might miss next week," said Eira with urgency in her voice.Cy: Roedd cytundeb mawr i'w gynnal, a rhaid llyfr i'w cyflwyno.En: There was a major contract to be held, and a book needed to be presented.Cy: Heb y pecyn hwnnw, byddai’r cyfwelydd yn aros, ac roedd ei swydd mewn perygl.En: Without that package, the interviewer would be waiting, and her job was in jeopardy.Cy: Yn sydyn, clywodd sŵn uchel o'r tu allan.En: Suddenly, she heard a loud noise from outside.Cy: Yno, wrth y drws ffrynt, roedd Gwen, gydag eira gwyn ar ei clytiog siâp bach arbrawf.En: There, by the front door, was Gwen, with white snow on her patchwork-shaped little apron.Cy: "Beth am hyn?En: "What about this?"Cy: " rhaib Gwen yn llon, yn edrych ar yr hen sled pren defnyddiwyd sawl gaeaf yn ei phlentyndod.En: laughed Gwen cheerfully, looking at the old wooden sled used many winters in her childhood.Cy: "Yr hyn sydd ei angen ar Eira ar hyn o bryd yw antur," meddai Gwen â gwên o danochog wrth Eira.En: "What Eira needs right now is an adventure," said Gwen with a teasing smile towards Eira.Cy: Roedd ei nghalon dal i gystwyo.En: Her heart was still racing.Cy: Datblygai drwodd gollegeiddio'r sefyllfa, gwres yr unfed awr bryfocach nag erioed o'r blaen.En: She unfolded through analyzing the situation, the warmth of the moment more enticing than ever before.Cy: Ond gwyddai mai'r trenau oedd wedi eu cefnu ac am y ddau ohonynt, dim ond ffordd syml ar draws y parc yn aros i'w oel.En: But she knew the trains were stopped and for the two of them, only a simple journey across the park awaited.Cy: Wedi eiliad o ansicrwydd, yn ôl eu dewisiadau arferol, bugeiliais Eira gyfanswm y pecyn yn ei breichiau diwethaf, teimlodd fod popeth wedi'i paratoi'n dda.En: After a moment of uncertainty, back to their usual choices, Eira shepherded the entire package into her arms at last, feeling that everything was well prepared.Cy: Rhoddodd Gwen weddill Eira’s mawrder i’w harwain drwy strydoedd wedi'u gorchuddio ag eira'r parc.En: Gwen gave the remainder of Eira's grandeur to guide her through the snow-covered streets to the park.Cy: Y ffyrdd arferol oedd yn annigonol ac roedd chwibaniad ffres yn cyflawni'r cyflwyniad.En: The usual roads were inadequate, and a fresh whistle accompanied the presentation.Cy: Cafodd Eira ei gwblhau trwy'r eira, y sled yn dywyllu'n ysgafn ac yn syml.En: Eira was completed through the snow, the sled gliding lightly and simply.Cy: Llwyddodd i gylchdroi drwy'r sleidr yn ddeheuig mewn môr o ddaear fwy gwyn.En: She managed to navigate the sled skillfully in a sea of whiter earth.Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd Eira swyddfa'r gyfarfod yn llawer o lan a chynulleidfa, roedd hi a'r pecyn yn ddiogel ar gyfer eu lles.En: When Eira arrived at the meeting office, much to her relief, she and the package were safe for their success.Cy: Daeth eiliad o dawelwch ar ei hôl, ac echdwyd o lwyddiant.En: A moment of calm followed, and they burst with achievement.Cy: Glanach brysiog gyda lefel jersey llawn, diswyddodd rysáit y llwyddiant.En: A brisk cleaner with a full jersey level dismissed the recipe for success.Cy: "Eira, wyt ti wedi dod â'r werthfawrogiad mwyaf," meddai Rhys yn lled â gwybodaeth wyddonol, pan ddychwelasant oddi wrth ei hanediad llon.En: "Eira, you've brought the greatest appreciation," said Rhys jovially when they returned from her happy command.Cy: Yn achos wedi'i ...
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  • Harvest Harmony: Crafting Community Through Pumpkins

    Harvest Harmony: Crafting Community Through Pumpkins
    Nov 18 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Harvest Harmony: Crafting Community Through Pumpkins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-18-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar ddiwrnod disglair o hydref yn Eagan, Minnesota, roedd Catrin wrth ei bodd yn glynu ei thraed o gwmpas y llain cwpwl gwanwynól.En: On a bright autumn day in Eagan, Minnesota, Catrin was delighted to wrap her feet around the edge of a spring lawn.Cy: Roedd y lle wedi'i beintio â lliwiau euraidd ac oren, gyda pheth sefyll y nenfwd glas drwy ei amgylchynnu.En: The place was painted with golden and orange colors, with some blue ceiling peeking through its surroundings.Cy: Doedd dim ond un bwriad gan Catrin: i orseddu'r arddangosfa pwmpen gorau yn y gymdogaeth dros Ddydd Diolchgarwch.En: Catrin had only one intention: to set the best pumpkin display in the neighborhood for Thanksgiving.Cy: Roedd hi'n teimlo'n benderfynol o wneud ei gardd y lle gorau i weld yr wledd bythgofiadwy gan elwa o ogoniant sinillion ffrwythlondeb yr hydref.En: She felt determined to make her garden the best place to witness the unforgettable feast, benefiting from the glory of autumn’s fertility symphony.Cy: "Wna i ddim yn cael unrhyw help," meddai Catrin yn hynaws wrth Rhys a Megan, ei ffrindiau da a ddaeth draw gyda hi o Gaerdydd am gefnogaeth emosiynol.En: "I'm not getting any help," Catrin said kindly to Rhys and Megan, her good friends who had come with her from Cardiff for emotional support.Cy: Meddyliodd ei bod hi'n gallu cario pob pwmpen, heb ots pa mor fawr a mawrgyrhaeddol oeddynt.En: She thought she could carry every pumpkin, no matter how big and grand they were.Cy: Glywsodd chwerthin plant yn chwarae o gwmpas, eu cyffro'n uchel yn yr aer.En: She heard the laughter of children playing around, their excitement high in the air.Cy: Ymddiddorodd y ffrindiau mewn iechyd hwyr yn wylio Catrin yn bwrw ymlaen i dynnu'r pwmpen mawr, cylchog gyda ei breichiau llawn.En: The friends took a late interest in watching Catrin forge ahead to grab the big, round pumpkin with her arms full.Cy: "Dwi'n cadw pob un," meddai hi'n ostyngedig, wrth iddi geisio cydbwyso'r cyrff dybryd gyda chob fiw fel ei ŵyddod oedd hi wedi ymladd â naid ymlaen.En: "I'm keeping every one," she said modestly, as she tried to balance the hefty bodies with a brave cob, like she was fighting a giant leap forward.Cy: Onid oedd yn annodd sefyll mewn lle?En: Was it not difficult to stand in place?Cy: Rhys a Megan yn syllu gyda hiwmor ar ei hwyneb.En: Rhys and Megan gazed at her with humor on their faces.Cy: Roedd y pwmpenni'n anodd i'w llethu ac roedd un — dim ond un — yn llithro allan o'i gafael, gan reibi gwthio'r lleill i ddisgyn fel nionynnau dros dau ben ei brawddeg.En: The pumpkins were hard to handle, and one—just one—slipped from her grasp, causing the others to topple like onions over the edge of her sentence.Cy: Gan barlysu, chwarddodd Catrin â thylwyth, disynnu ei mawredd ei hun.En: Startled, Catrin laughed heartily, astonished at her own grandeur.Cy: "Wel, efallai dwi angen ychydig o help.En: "Well, maybe I do need a little help."Cy: " Ei wyneb yn goch yn aildrechu ar Rhys a Megan.En: Her face turned red as she turned to Rhys and Megan.Cy: Heb unrhyw hogia, rhuthrodd Rhys i helpu, tra bod Megan yn dod â basged i arbed traed Catrin rhag rhag ofn.En: Without any hesitation, Rhys rushed to help, while Megan brought a basket to save Catrin's feet just in case.Cy: Gyda'r tîm hwnnw'n cydweithio i'w harddangos, roedd y pwmpenni yn dychwelyd, yma ac acw, mewn lwyddiant gwych.En: With the team working together to display them, the pumpkins were back, here and there, in great success.Cy: Wrth gynhyrfu, gwelodd Catrin pa mor hawdd gallai pethau fod gyda help ffrindiau.En: Excitedly, Catrin saw how easy things could be with the help of friends.Cy: Gyda'r pumpeni wedi'u llwytho i'r car i gyrraedd y cartref, mae Catrin yn ogystal â'i ffrindiau wedi cerfio atgof hyfryd erbyn gwneud hynny.En: With the pumpkins loaded into the car to head home, Catrin and her friends carved a lovely memory in doing so.Cy: Roedd yn braf gwybod bod hyd yn oed ym mhwysicaf y cynlluniau cystadleuol, byddwn ni'n ennill mwy gyda gwrthdystio a gyda'n gilydd.En: It was nice to know that even in the most important competitive plans, we gain more with cooperation and togetherness.Cy: Catrin dysgodd mai cydweithio oedd y gwir fuddugoliaeth.En: Catrin learned that collaboration was the true victory.Cy: Troi'r clasurol i gyd yn brofiad llawen, gan ychwanegu adlais i'r haul disglair oedd hi'n wynfydio.En: Turning the classic into a joyful experience, adding a reflection of the bright sun she basked in.Cy: "Y tro nesaf, byddai'n siŵr ddilyn eich cyngor chi," meddai Catrin wrth baratoi ei phwmpenni i arddangosfa'r wlad dan ei hun.En: "Next time, I'll be sure to follow your advice," Catrin said as she prepared her pumpkins for her self-staged country display.Cy: Ac yn hynny, ...
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