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Are you ready to supercharge your Welsh listening comprehension?

Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

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.

Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia National Park, or St. Davids Cathedral? Maybe you want to speak Welsh with your grandparents from Cardiff?

Our podcast will provide you with the cultural and linguistic background needed to fully immerse yourself in regions where Welsh is primarily spoken, such as Wales and some parts of England. Our podcast is based on the latest research in linguistics, sociolinguistics,
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Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Gwella'r gallu i wrando drwy ein straeon Cymraeg heddiw!Copyright FluentFiction.org Education Language Learning
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  • From Rails to Ruins: Capturing Conwy Castle's Timeless Tale

    From Rails to Ruins: Capturing Conwy Castle's Timeless Tale
    May 20 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Rails to Ruins: Capturing Conwy Castle's Timeless Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-20-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mewn dydd prysur o wanwyn, roedd dail newydd ddeffro ar goed y llwybr rheilffordd.En: On a busy day in spring, new leaves were awakening on the trees along the railway path.Cy: Trên oedd yn cario Rhys a Carys i un o'r lleoedd mwyaf trawiadol yng Nghymru – Castell Conwy.En: The train was carrying Rhys and Carys to one of the most striking places in Wales – Conwy Castle.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn eistedd yn llonydd wrth y ffenestr, ei lygaid yn sgleinio wrth feddwl am y castell.En: Rhys sat quietly by the window, his eyes sparkling with thoughts of the castle.Cy: Ar yr ochr arall o'r cerbyd, roedd Carys yn gwirio ei chamera, yn edrych allan am bob cyfle i gipio’r dirwedd hardd o gwmpas y rheilffordd.En: On the other side of the carriage, Carys was checking her camera, looking out for every opportunity to capture the beautiful landscape around the railway.Cy: "Mae'n rhaid imi ddweud," meddai Rhys, mewn ymgais i gychwyn sgwrs.En: "I have to say," said Rhys, in an attempt to start a conversation.Cy: "Mae yma storiadau anhygoel am y lle hwn. Wyt ti erioed wedi ymweld â hen gastell o'r blaen?"En: "There are incredible stories about this place. Have you ever visited an old castle before?"Cy: "Dim wedi hynny," atebodd Carys, ei llais yn llawn chwilfrydedd.En: "Not yet," replied Carys, her voice full of curiosity.Cy: Roedd ei phlan yn syml - cipio lluniau unigryw, ond wrth edrych ar Rhys, teimlodd gred gyffrous yn ei sylw gwybodus.En: Her plan was simple - to capture unique photos, but as she looked at Rhys, she felt an exciting confidence in his knowledgeable commentary.Cy: Heb fod eisiau ymddangos yn rymus, penderfynodd Carys gadw'i agwedd yn ysgafn.En: Not wanting to appear overbearing, Carys decided to keep her attitude light.Cy: Wrth iddynt gyrraedd Conwy, roedd y diwrnod yn lliwgar gyda blodau gwanwyn yn llawn bywyd.En: As they arrived in Conwy, the day was colorful with spring flowers full of life.Cy: Roedd waliau'r castell yn codi’n fry dros y dref, eu harddwch yn strwythurol a'r gwenithfaen yn gloyw yn yr heulwen.En: The castle walls rose majestically over the town, their structural beauty and the granite glowing in the sunlight.Cy: Wrth gerdded tuag at borth y castell, dechreuodd Rhys adrodd hanesion ei hoff gymeriadau a digwyddiadau yn hanes y lle.En: As they walked towards the castle gate, Rhys began recounting stories of his favorite characters and events in the history of the place.Cy: "Ar un adeg," meddai, gyda thân go iawn yn ei lais, "Amgylchynwyd y castell gan y Normaniaid, ac roedd yna lawer o frwydrau!"En: "At one time," he said, with real enthusiasm in his voice, "the castle was surrounded by the Normans, and there were many battles!"Cy: Carys, wedi ymgolli yn ei eiriau ond â'i chamera parod, cipiodd lun o Rhys yn ei frwdfrydedd llai na phedair llath oddi wrthi hi.En: Carys, engrossed in his words but with her camera ready, snapped a photo of Rhys in his enthusiastic element less than four yards away from her.Cy: Roedd yn wythnosol, ei ymadrodd animedig a'i wên frwd wedi'u dal yn berffaith.En: His animated expression and lively smile were perfectly captured.Cy: Cwarddodd Carys, gan roi'n glir y teimlad bod ei chamera yn cofnodi ei ieithwedd.En: Carys laughed, clearly giving the feeling that her camera was recording his expressions.Cy: Roedd y rhew wedi'i dorri, a deallodd y ddau eu bod yn mwynhau'r un baswn - brwdfrydedd am y presennol a hanesol eu cyfarfyddiad.En: The ice was broken, and they both understood that they were enjoying the same passion - enthusiasm for their present and historical encounter.Cy: Dros amser, wnaethon nhw grwydro'r castell, gan glywed yr adar a chlywed y brogaod o fewn y ffosydd fondder.En: Over time, they wandered through the castle, hearing the birds and the frogs within the deep moats.Cy: Roedd hwyl sefydlog rhwng Rhys a Carys; nid oedd eithaf un yn teimlo naill ai'n rhy nerdy neu'n anniddig.En: There was a stable connection between Rhys and Carys; neither felt too nerdy or uncomfortable.Cy: "Mae'n rhyfeddod i fod yma gyda chi heddiw," meddai Rhys yn dawel wrth droi'n ôl i edrych am y tro olaf ar yr esgyniad hanesyddol.En: "It's a wonder to be here with you today," said Rhys quietly, as they turned back for one last look at the historic ascent.Cy: "Mae hyn yn dechrau unigryw," atebodd Carys yn llawen, eisoes yn visualizing y casgliad o ffeiliau y byddai hi'n dynnu ar ôl ei ddydd.En: "This is a unique beginning," replied Carys joyfully, already visualizing the collection of files she would draw on after her day.Cy: Trafodion pellach cynhesu eu cyfeillgarwch, ac ymfudiwyd gan yr awyrgylch, addunodd Rhys a Carys i weld llefydd eraill gyda'i gilydd.En: Further conversations warmed their friendship, and entranced by the atmosphere, Rhys and Carys...
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  • Delays to Triumph: Rhiannon & Emyr's Berlin Breakthrough

    Delays to Triumph: Rhiannon & Emyr's Berlin Breakthrough
    May 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Delays to Triumph: Rhiannon & Emyr's Berlin Breakthrough Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-19-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn oruwch y bwrdd gweithio, roedd haenau o bapurau wedi'u gwasgu wrth i Rhiannon a Emyr baratoi ar gyfer eu taith i Berlin.En: Above the worktable, layers of papers were scattered as Rhiannon and Emyr prepared for their trip to Berlin.Cy: Wrth wylio trwy ffenestri mawr y swyddfa, roedd goleuni'r gwanwyn yn treiddio i mewn, yn bywiogi'r awyrgylch yn Mentro Menter, sef incubator newyddion busnes yng nghanol Caerdydd.En: Watching through the large office windows, the spring light streamed in, enlivening the atmosphere at Mentro Menter, a business news incubator in the heart of Caerdydd.Cy: "Emyr, mae angen gwneud argraff yn y gynhadledd hon," meddai Rhiannon, ei llais yn frwd.En: "Emyr, we need to make an impression at this conference," said Rhiannon, her voice enthusiastic.Cy: Roedd hi'n ysu i gyflwyno ei syniad startup a sicrhau buddsoddiad gan y sawl oedd yn arwain y diwydiant technoleg.En: She was eager to present her startup idea and secure investment from those leading the tech industry.Cy: "Mae'n siŵr, ond...," atebodd Emyr, yn fwy tawel o ran natur.En: "Certainly, but...," replied Emyr, quieter by nature.Cy: Buasai'n well ganddo fynd yn ôl at ei brosiect ei hun, ond roedd hefyd yn awyddus i weld a allai gael ysbrydoliaeth newydd.En: He would have preferred to return to his own project, but he was also keen to see if he might find new inspiration.Cy: Ar ôl oriau o drafod, fe wnaethant ddod o hyd i awyren oedd yn hedfan yn hwyr.En: After hours of discussion, they found a flight that was leaving late.Cy: Gyda chyrraedd maes awyr Caerdydd, roedd y duo'n synhwyro cyffro ac ychydig o straen.En: Upon reaching Caerdydd airport, the duo sensed excitement and a bit of stress.Cy: Roedd y gofod yn llawn o deithwyr eraill yn edrych ymlaen at eu hanturiaethau ym mis Mai.En: The space was filled with other travelers looking forward to their adventures in May.Cy: "Mae'r hedfan yn hwyr eto," r'inteithio Emyr.En: "The flight's delayed again," muttered Emyr.Cy: Emyn o rwystredigaeth oedd yn cuddio'r posibiliadau.En: A hymn of frustration masking the possibilities.Cy: Gyda phob y diweddariad annymunol, daeth cynnig Rhiannon, "Beth os wnaethon ni arddangos ein syniadau yma?"En: With each unpleasant update came Rhiannon's suggestion, "What if we showcase our ideas here?"Cy: Gwthio heibio eu hamheuon, fe wnaethant sefydlu tir sanctaidd yn yr ardal bellter fel bod eu cyd-deithwyr hefyd ar yr un awyren.En: Pushing past their doubts, they established a sacred ground in the distant area so that their fellow travelers, also on the same flight, could join.Cy: Gwyaedd arall entrepreneuraid, wrth glywed cyfle, dechreuodd y cyfarfod annisgwyl hynny ddynhau.En: Other entrepreneurs, upon hearing the opportunity, started to gather for that unexpected meeting.Cy: Wrth i'r cloc dicio, cynhaliodd Rhiannon ei sylw gyda chariad tuag at ei syniadau a'r ffydd mewn pobol.En: As the clock ticked, Rhiannon held her audience with love for her ideas and faith in people.Cy: Roedd yr ymatebiad yn ffafriol, gan gynnig cysylltiadau nad oeddent erioed wedi breuddwydio am eu gwneud.En: The response was favorable, offering connections they had never dreamed of making.Cy: Yng ngwaelod fy meddwl, iddo'i hun, roedd Emyr hefyd yn synhwyro ysbrydoliaeth – gan ddod o hyd i gydweithiwr posibl.En: Deep in his mind, Emyr also sensed inspiration – finding a potential collaborator.Cy: Wedi cyrraedd Berlin, roedd y ddau ohonynt yn barod ar gyfer yr uchafbwynt.En: Upon reaching Berlin, both were ready for the highlight.Cy: Mae Rhiannon yn newydd-ddydd ar y llwyfan, ac yn cyflwyno gyda hyder newydd.En: Rhiannon was a new dawn on the stage, presenting with newfound confidence.Cy: Wrth ymyl, roedd Emyr, oedd yn teimlo'r newid mewn ei fryd ei hun, yn teimlo ei bod yn gallu aros allan o'r cysgodion.En: Beside her, Emyr, feeling the change within himself, felt he could step out of the shadows.Cy: Gyda'r cynhwysfawr o Berlin wedi'u cyflawni, adawodd y ddau gyda bysiedd o syniadau newydd.En: With the entirety of Berlin accomplished, the two left with pockets full of new ideas.Cy: Roedd straen y maes awyr wedi troi'n gyfle euraidd.En: The stress of the airport had turned into a golden opportunity.Cy: Yn wyneb glaw'r gwanwyn, roedd Rhiannon ac Emyr yn gwybod fod eu dyfodol yn llewyrch llachar, yn llawn o gyfleoedd nad oedd wedi'u rhagweld yn haf gynnar Mai.En: In the face of the spring rain, Rhiannon and Emyr knew their future was brightly shining, full of unanticipated opportunities in the early summer of May. Vocabulary Words:scattered: gwasguenlivening: bywiogiincubator: incubatorenthusiastic: frwdeager: ysustartup: startupinvestment: buddsoddiadcertainly: siŵrkeen: awyddusinspiration: ysbrydoliaethdiscussion: trafodflight: hedfanexcitement: ...
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    17 mins
  • Turning Tech Failures Into Success at Startup Caerdydd

    Turning Tech Failures Into Success at Startup Caerdydd
    May 19 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Turning Tech Failures Into Success at Startup Caerdydd Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-19-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd y bore yn heulog ar ddechrau gwanwyn.En: The morning was sunny at the start of spring.Cy: Roedd Rhys, Cerys, a Gareth yn ymgasglu yng nghanol lleoliad deinamig Incubator Startup Caerdydd.En: Rhys, Cerys, and Gareth were gathering in the dynamic setting of the Incubator Startup Caerdydd.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn edrych yn siŵr ohono'i hun, yn myfyrio wrth fynd dros nodiadau ei bapurau.En: Rhys looked confident, reflecting as he went over his paper notes.Cy: "Mae ein ap newydd yn mynd i chwyldroi amaethu defaid," meddai â hyder.En: "Our new app is going to revolutionize sheep farming," he said with confidence.Cy: Ond wrth i'r amser agosáu i'w cyflwyniad, roedd teimlad nerfus yn hogi’r awyr.En: But as the time for their presentation approached, a nervous feeling sharpened in the air.Cy: Gwnai Davies beidio â gweithio.En: Davies wouldn't work.Cy: Roedd y cyfrifiadur yn gwrthod darllen y cyfrwng.En: The computer refused to read the medium.Cy: Mae ffaelu tech yn drama annisgwyl, yn ôl pob golwg.En: Tech failure seemed to be unexpected drama, apparently.Cy: Edrychodd Rhys yn ddigalon ond ni chafodd gyfle i ddigalonni.En: Rhys looked despondent but didn't get the chance to wallow.Cy: "Methu aros, rhaid dangos rhyw ffordd," gwthiodd Gareth, gyda llygamseriaeth chwilboeth.En: "Can't wait, got to show it somehow," urged Gareth, with a feverish intuition.Cy: Dechreuodd ddefnyddio’r bwrdd gwyn a’r ysgrifbinnau lliwgar.En: He began using the whiteboard and colorful markers.Cy: Darluniodd defaid yn cael eu tracio gan satelitiaid a chydweithiodd â Cerys i ddisgrifio’r nodweddion.En: He drew sheep being tracked by satellites and collaborated with Cerys to describe the features.Cy: Roedd pob un yn chwerthin ar ei gerddi bach ychwanegol.En: Everyone laughed at his additional little doodles.Cy: "Dyma'r dyfodol, e," meddai Cerys gyda thameidres o amheuaeth.En: "This is the future, it is," said Cerys with a touch of skepticism.Cy: Fodd bynnag, ei disgrifion syml a thrylwyr a swynius oedd yn llwyddo i daro deuddeg.En: However, her simple and thorough and charming descriptions managed to hit the mark.Cy: Roedd y panel o fuddsoddwyr yn ymddangos yn hapus â'r ymdrech ryfeddol i greu golwg deinamig ar fyd y ffermio.En: The panel of investors seemed happy with the remarkable effort to create a dynamic view of the farming world.Cy: Yna, ar ei orau, a roddodd Rhys bedair blynedd o hyderu, daeth y cyflwyniad i ben gyda llwyddiant hyfryd.En: Then, at his best, with which Rhys had put four years of confidence, the presentation ended with a delightful success.Cy: "Byddwn ni'n dychwelyd i chi," meddyliodd buddsoddwr gyda gwên ar ei wyneb.En: "We will get back to you," thought an investor with a smile on his face.Cy: Roedd pawb yn nodi, yn gwerthfawrogi’r ffordd y gwnaeth y tîm ymddwyn mewn sefyllfa o argyfwng.En: Everyone nodded, appreciating the way the team behaved in a crisis situation.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn gwenu.En: Rhys was smiling.Cy: Dysgodd wers werthfawr.En: He learned a valuable lesson.Cy: "Nid yw hyder ei hun yn ddigon," meddai wrth y tîm.En: "Confidence on its own is not enough," he said to the team.Cy: "Mae gallu addasu a thîm cryf yn allweddol.En: "The ability to adapt and a strong team is key."Cy: " Roeddent i gyd yn cytuno, wrth wylio'r haul yn disgleirio drwy'r gwydrau mawr.En: They all agreed, watching the sun shine through the large glass.Cy: Roedd Cymru'n cael gwanwyn newydd, yn ogystal â'r addewid newydd ar gyfer eu dyfodol ym maes amaethu.En: Wales was having a new spring, as well as the new promise for their future in the field of farming. Vocabulary Words:dynamic: deinamigrevolutionize: chwyldroigathering: ymgasgluconfident: siŵr ohono'i hunnervous: nerfuspresentation: cyflwyniadsharpened: hogimedium: cyfrwngdespondent: ddigalonwallow: ddigalonnifeverish: chweillboethintuition: llygamseriaethsatellites: satelitiaidskepticism: amheuaeththorough: thrylwyrcharming: swyniusremarkable: ryweddoldelightful: hyfrydinvestor: buddsoddwrcrisis: argyfwngvaluable: werthfawrability: galluadapt: addasukey: allweddolpromise: addewidsheep: defaidtracking: traciointuition: llygamseriaethmarkers: ysgrifbinnaudoodles: gerddi
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