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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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  • Chasing Horizons: A Sibling Adventure in Snowdonia

    Chasing Horizons: A Sibling Adventure in Snowdonia
    Jul 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Chasing Horizons: A Sibling Adventure in Snowdonia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-07-02-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar fore braf haf, roedd y tirwedd yn Snowdonia yn llawn gyda chromlechi lush a bryniau mwsoglyd.En: On a fine summer morning, the landscape in Snowdonia was full of lush cromlechs and mossy hills.Cy: Roedd yr awyrgylch yn llawn arogl pridd mwsoglyd ac y sain o afon fach yn llifo'n dawel.En: The atmosphere was filled with the scent of earthy moss and the sound of a small river gently flowing.Cy: Yn hamddenol yn y gwersyll, roedd Gareth a Cerys, dau frawd a chwaer, yn paratoi i fynd am dro.En: Relaxing at the campsite were Gareth and Cerys, a brother and sister, preparing to go for a walk.Cy: Gareth, y brawd hynaf, oedd bob amser y sawl sy'n meddwl am ddiogelwch.En: Gareth, the older brother, was always the one who thought about safety.Cy: Roedd e am gadw popeth yn ei le.En: He wanted to keep everything in its place.Cy: "Mae'n bwysig cadw at y llwybr," meddai Gareth.En: "It's important to stick to the path," Gareth said.Cy: "Mae'n ddigon peryglus yma heb anturio'n ddiangen.En: "It's dangerous enough here without venturing unnecessarily."Cy: "Ond roedd Cerys yn dringo efo'i sgidiau mochyn rhos, ei llygaid yn sgleinio o gyffro.En: But Cerys was climbing with her pig's trotter shoes, her eyes gleaming with excitement.Cy: "Ond Gareth," meddai, "dyw hi ddim bob dydd gallwn ni weld y golygfeydd gorau.En: "But Gareth," she said, "it's not every day we can see the best views.Cy: Rhaid i mi fynd i'r llwybr newydd yna!En: I have to go to that new path!Cy: Mae'n edrych yn gyffrous!En: It looks exciting!"Cy: "Gareth aeth yn dawel am foment.En: Gareth went quiet for a moment.Cy: Roedd yn poeni.En: He was worried.Cy: Ond roedd Cerys wedi gwneud ei meddwl i fynu.En: But Cerys had made up her mind.Cy: "Os nad wyt ti'n dod, bydda i'n mynd fy hun," gweiddi Cerys gan ddechrau cerdded i gyfeiriad llwybr arall, llai teithio.En: "If you're not coming, I'll go by myself," shouted Cerys, starting to walk towards another, less-traveled path.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn teimlo tensiwn ynddo.En: Gareth felt tension within him.Cy: Roedd yn gwybod nad oedd yn gallu gadael ei chwaer ifanc ar ei phen ei hun.En: He knew he couldn't leave his younger sister on her own.Cy: "Arhoswch, Cerys!En: "Wait, Cerys!"Cy: " gwaeddodd, yn dechrau rhedeg ar ei hôl.En: he shouted, beginning to run after her.Cy: Cyrraeddon nhw gyda’i gilydd i le hardd lle roedd y golygfeydd yn cymryd anadl.En: They reached together a beautiful place where the views took their breath away.Cy: Y bryniau'n amlygu yn erbyn yr awyr las, a llyn disglair yn sioe'r haul yn y pellter.En: The hills stood out against the blue sky, and a sparkling lake was a showcase for the sun in the distance.Cy: Roedd Cerys yn edrych ar Gareth gyda gwir werthfawrogiad.En: Cerys looked at Gareth with genuine appreciation.Cy: "Roeddwn i eisiau i ti weld hyn," meddw Cerys.En: "I wanted you to see this," said Cerys.Cy: "Rwy'n gwybod dy fod di'n poeni, ond dyma yw'r fomentau sy'n werth y risg.En: "I know you worry, but these are the moments that are worth the risk."Cy: "Gareth wnaeth cael gafael ar ei anadl, ei galon yn llon.En: Gareth caught his breath, his heart cheerful.Cy: Oedd e'n gweld hynny'n now.En: He saw it now.Cy: "Roeddwn i ddim yn meddwl bod hyn mor bwysig i ti," gwnaeth Gareth ateb yn dawel.En: "I didn't think this was so important to you," Gareth answered quietly.Cy: "Ond rwy'n falch fy mod wedi ddod.En: "But I'm glad I came."Cy: "Cyd-ddeall a daeth tawelwch rhwng y ddau.En: A mutual understanding and quiet fell between the two.Cy: Roeddent yn eistedd yno, yn rhannu'r olygfa hardd, wedi trosglwyddo eu hofnau ac yn dod â'u perthynas yn nes.En: They sat there, sharing the beautiful view, having moved past their fears and bringing their relationship closer.Cy: Roedd Cerys yn dysgu gwerthfawrogi cyngor Gareth, a Gareth yn dysgu gadael ei hun i antur.En: Cerys learned to appreciate Gareth's advice, and Gareth learned to let himself embrace adventure.Cy: Wrth i'r haul ddechrau diflannu y tu ôl i'r bryniau, roedd y brawd a'r chwaer yn adrodd straeon am yr antur yn chwerthin yn ôl i'w carafan.En: As the sun began to disappear behind the hills, the brother and sister recounted tales of their adventure, laughing back to their caravan.Cy: Roedd eu unoliaeth wedi cryfhau, a'r haf hwnnw'n fuont newydd yn atgofion a fyddent byth yn gadael y traciau gorau.En: Their unity had strengthened, and that summer became new memories that would never leave the best tracks. Vocabulary Words:lush: llawncromlechs: chromlechimossy: mwsoglydatmosphere: awyrgylchearthy: priddgently: tawelventuring: nanturiounnecessarily: ddiangengleaming: sgleinioexciting: gyffrousless-traveled: llai teithiotension: tensiwnsparkling: disglairshowcase: sioeappreciation: gwerthfawrogiadgenuine: gwircheerful: llonmutual: ...
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  • A Lesson in Letting Go: Eira's Back-to-School Realization

    A Lesson in Letting Go: Eira's Back-to-School Realization
    Jul 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Lesson in Letting Go: Eira's Back-to-School Realization Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-07-03-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Wrth i'r haul disgleirio drwy'r ffenestri mawr, roedd y siop ysgol yn Llandovery yn llawn o fywyd.En: As the sun shone through the large windows, the school shop in Llandovery was full of life.Cy: Plant yn sgwrsio'n llawen, rhieni'n prysuro a silffoedd yn gorlifo â chyflenwadau oedd yn barod i ddechrau blwyddyn ysgol newydd.En: Children chatting happily, parents hurrying, and shelves brimming with supplies ready to kick off a new school year.Cy: Yno yn y canol oedd dwy ffrindiau, Eira a Rhys.En: There in the center were two friends, Eira and Rhys.Cy: Roedd Eira wedi mynd â rhestr hir o bethau y credai eu hangen.En: Eira had brought along a long list of things she thought she needed.Cy: Roedd bob amser yn teimlo'r angen i baratoi'n drwyadl.En: She always felt the need to prepare thoroughly.Cy: Ond wrth iddi orymdeithio i lawr yr eil, roedd Rhys, ei ffrind agwedd bwyllog, yn cerdded ochr yn ochr â hi, gwenu'n ddigyffro.En: But as she marched down the aisle, Rhys, her relaxed-minded friend, walked alongside her, smiling unperturbedly.Cy: "Dwi'n meddwl bod gen ti ddigon o bensiliau yna, Eira," meddai Rhys gyda chwink.En: "I think you've got enough pencils there, Eira," said Rhys with a wink.Cy: Ond, roedd Eira'n ansicr.En: But Eira was uncertain.Cy: Oherwydd ei phryder, roedd yn hoffi cael digon o bopeth rhag ofn i unrhyw brosiect newydd blodeuo.En: Due to her anxiety, she liked to have plenty of everything just in case any new project blossomed.Cy: "Rhys, be os oes angen mwy arna i?En: "Rhys, what if I need more?Cy: Mae'n well 'diogel na sori," atebodd Eira, a'i llais yn cynnwys tipyn o bryder.En: Better safe than sorry," Eira replied, her voice tinged with a bit of worry.Cy: "Wel wyt ti wir angen tair llyfr nodiadau?En: "Do you really need three notebooks?"Cy: " gofynnodd Rhys yn dispyr.En: Rhys asked desperately.Cy: "Mae'n ormod.En: "It's too much.Cy: Bydd hi'n iawn.En: It'll be fine."Cy: "Ond yn ei meddwl, roedd Eira'n dychmygu pob sefyllfa posibl lle gallai'r trydydd lyfr nodiadau fod yn hanfodol.En: But in her mind, Eira imagined every possible scenario where the third notebook could be essential.Cy: Y pwysau o wneud penderfyniad.En: The pressure of making a decision.Cy: Ar y til, gyda'r amser yn brin, roedd ganddynt lawer o eitemau yn y fasged.En: At the till, with time running short, they had many items in the basket.Cy: Rhys, gyda gwên fachog, cynghorodd hi'n weddol taer, "Rho'r llyfr nodiadau nol, Eira.En: Rhys, with a sly smile, advised her rather firmly, "Put the notebook back, Eira."Cy: "Ond roedd hi'n gwyltio'n mewnol, ei llais yn mynd yn isel, "Ond beth os nad oes gen i ddigon?En: But she was internally flustered, her voice lowering, "But what if I don't have enough?"Cy: "Canfu Eira olau o fewn ei meddwl.En: Eira found light within her mind.Cy: Hanner pryder, hanner gwylltineb, fe wnaeth gipio’r llyfr nodiadau ac oedi.En: Half worry, half frustration, she grabbed the notebook and hesitated.Cy: Roedd gwynto Rhys, ei balans, ei gysur ym mywyd.En: Rhys's breath, his balance, his comfort in life.Cy: Wrth osod y llyfr yn ôl ar y silff, roedd teimlad o ryddhad yn dyngu dros ei chorff.En: Placing the notebook back on the shelf, a feeling of relief washed over her body.Cy: Gwelydd ei hun nad y gallai bob amser paratoi am bopeth.En: She realized she couldn’t always prepare for everything.Cy: A dyna lle roedd Rhys yn ddisgynnol.En: And that's where Rhys fell in.Cy: Pan adael y siop ysgol, teimlai Eira yn egwyliedig.En: Leaving the school shop, Eira felt uplifted.Cy: Gwelodd fod ymddiried yn ei hun a chymryd cam yn ôl weithiau yn iawn.En: She saw that trusting herself and sometimes taking a step back was okay.Cy: Diolchodd yn dawel i Rhys am ei gyngor tawel a deallus.En: She quietly thanked Rhys for his calm and wise advice.Cy: Yn cymryd ei sach a'i phethau, cerddodd gyda Rhys, y haul yn cynhesu’i chefn wrth iddynt fynd tua thŷ bwyta’r ysgol i drio darganfod rywbeth arall a fyddai o ddiddordeb iddyn nhw yn eu dyddiau hir o haf.En: Taking her bag and things, she walked with Rhys, the sun warming her back as they headed towards the school canteen to try and discover something else that would interest them in their long summer days.Cy: Roeddestyn safbwynt newydd gan y ddau y flwyddyn hon, deuddydd yn ffrindiau gael, a thros yr haf, mwy o heriau i’w hwynebu gyda’i gilydd.En: They established a new perspective that year, friends for two years, and over the summer, more challenges to face together.Cy: Ac wrth gwrs, 'roedd gen i gadw Rhys i gyd.En: And of course, keeping Rhys around. Vocabulary Words:shone: disgleiriobrimming: gorlifothoroughly: drwyadlmarched: orymdeithioalongside: ochr yn ochrunperturbedly: dicyffrouncertain: ansicrblossomed: blodeuotinged: yn cynnwyssly: ...
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    17 mins
  • Secrets Unveiled in Caernarfon: A Night of Revelations

    Secrets Unveiled in Caernarfon: A Night of Revelations
    Jul 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Secrets Unveiled in Caernarfon: A Night of Revelations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-07-04-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae'r noson yn hawdd ac yn gynnes, wrth i'r haul fachlud ar y dre glan môr Caernarfon.En: The evening is easy and warm as the sun sets over the seaside town of Caernarfon.Cy: Mae'r sgwâr pentref yn fywiog, gyda chadwyni o lanterni'n hongian rhwng y tai cerrig tlws.En: The village square is lively, with strings of lanterns hanging between the charming stone houses.Cy: Mae'r cerddoriaeth yn atseinio trwy'r awyr tra bod cymdogion yn dod at ei gilydd, yn barod i fwynhau'r bonfire sydd yn ogystal ar gyfer dathliad blynyddol.En: Music echoes through the air as neighbors come together, ready to enjoy the bonfire, which is also part of the annual celebration.Cy: Gareth sy'n sefyll ar y cyrion, yn cadw draw o'r goleuo ac yn gobeithio y bydd yn gallu cymysgu'n dawel heb ddenu unrhyw sylw.En: Gareth stands on the outskirts, keeping away from the lights and hoping he can blend in quietly without drawing any attention.Cy: Mae'n ddyn syml a storïol, erioed yn chwilio am sylw, er y gorffennol cymhleth y mae wedi'i guddio drost y blynyddoedd.En: He is a simple, storied man, never seeking attention, despite the complicated past he has hidden over the years.Cy: Mae'n cyfarwyddo ei lygaid ar Carys, ffrind hirdymor o ddyddiau ysgol, yn gobeithio cael cyfle i ail-gysylltu heb ddim drama.En: He directs his gaze to Carys, a long-time friend from school days, hoping for a chance to reconnect without any drama.Cy: Yn y canol, mae Owain yn sefyll gyda'i draed eang, ei lais yn taro'n uchel dros y cerddoriaeth a sgwrsio'r pentref.En: In the center, Owain stands with his feet wide, his voice booming over the music and the village chatter.Cy: Sengl o ddechrau'r noson roedd yn ymddangos yn ddig, nes iddo gyfarfod â Gareth gyda golwg falch.En: Initially, he seemed upset at the start of the evening until he met Gareth with a proud look.Cy: Mae Gareth yn wybodus i beth mae Owain wedi ei ddal sylw.En: Gareth is aware of what has caught Owain's attention.Cy: "Wel, Gareth," mae Owain yn dweud gyda gwên gwenyn, "pam na fyddi di'n dweud wrth bawb yma am yr hyn roeddet ti'n arfer ei wneud?En: "Well, Gareth," Owain says with a sly grin, "why don't you tell everyone here about what you used to do?"Cy: "Mae calonnau Gareth yn cynyddu.En: Gareth's heart races.Cy: Roedd y siopa osoc sefydlog y mae wedi ei gael yma yn Caernarfon dan fygythiad, ar adeg pan roedd popeth yn ymddangos fel pe bai'n dod at ei gilydd.En: The stable life he has built here in Caernarfon is under threat, just when everything seemed to be coming together.Cy: Ond mae'n gwybod na all redeg am byth.En: But he knows he cannot run forever.Cy: Mae cadw'r cyfrinach hon wedi bod yn faich annirnadwy.En: Keeping this secret has been an unbearable burden.Cy: Wrth i'r noson fynd yn ei blaen, mae'r canu ac offerynnau'n codi'r ysbryd.En: As the evening progresses, the singing and instruments lift the spirit.Cy: Mae Owain yn codi ei lais eto yn orlawn i danio'r dorf, yn ymwneud â phenrhyn newydd Gareth a'i gyfrinach guddiedig.En: Owain raises his voice again, eager to ignite the crowd, alluding to Gareth's new chapter and his hidden secret.Cy: Mae amser ar gyfer gweithredu wedi cyrraedd.En: The time for action has arrived.Cy: Mae Gareth yn cerdded tua canol y sgwâr, gyda phawb yn syllu arno.En: Gareth walks toward the center of the square, with everyone staring at him.Cy: "Gwrandewch," mae'n dechrau, "Mae gan bob un ohonom ein storïau.En: "Listen," he begins, "Each of us has our stories.Cy: Fy stori i wedi bod yn gyfrinach, ond rwy'n barod i'w rannu chi nawr.En: My story has been a secret, but I am ready to share it with you now."Cy: " Mae ei lais yn ddirgrynu-y cyfan yn newydd iddo-ond mae'n parhau, "Roedd amser pan nad oeddwn i'n ddewr, pan wnaeth fy nghamau gweithredu wastrau arnaf am flynyddoedd.En: His voice trembles—it's all new to him—but he continues, "There was a time when I wasn't brave when my actions left me adrift for years.Cy: Ond dwi yma nawr, yn barod i ymddangos fel yr wyf mewn gwirionedd.En: But I'm here now, ready to appear as I truly am."Cy: "Roedd y sŵn wedi tawlu, mae sgwâr yn llawn o wynebau siort a deall.En: The noise has quieted, and the square is filled with faces of understanding and acceptance.Cy: Nid pawb sydd yn gallu heddychu eu gorffennol.En: Not everyone can make peace with their past.Cy: Ond mae Carys yn camu ymlaen, ei llygaid yn llosgi gyda dewrder ac empathi, "Rydym yn dy dderbyn, Gareth.En: But Carys steps forward, her eyes burning with courage and empathy, "We accept you, Gareth.Cy: Yr hyn sydd wedi digwydd, nid hynny sydd gennym rŵan.En: What happened is not what we have now."Cy: "Gan godi ei lygaid o'r llawr cobls, mae Gareth yn teimlo fel pe bai pwysau wedi codi o'i ysgwyddau.En: Lifting his eyes from the cobblestone ground,...
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