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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.

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  • Mystery and Heritage: Unlocking Family's Timeless Secrets

    Mystery and Heritage: Unlocking Family's Timeless Secrets
    Jul 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Mystery and Heritage: Unlocking Family's Timeless Secrets Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-07-01-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Wrth i'r haul gwenu dros y tŷ teulu mawr, roedd awyrgylch o gymdeithasu a hapusrwydd yn llenwi pob cornel o'r lle.En: As the sun smiled over the large family house, an atmosphere of socializing and happiness filled every corner of the place.Cy: Roedd teulu Gwyneth wedi dod ynghyd ar ddiwrnod braf o haf.En: Gwyneth's family had gathered together on a fine summer's day.Cy: Roedd y plant yn chwarae yn y gardd fawr wrth i'r oedolion hel clecs a mwynhau pecyn bach o fwydydd traddodiadol Cymru, yn cynnwys cawl blasus a bara lawr.En: The children played in the large garden as the adults gossiped and enjoyed a small package of traditional Welsh foods, including delicious soup and bara lawr.Cy: Yn y canol i'r haint llawen, safai Gwyneth, merch synhwyrol a chyfrifol, wrth ymyl Emrys, ei chyfnither bywiog a chwareus.En: In the midst of the joyous tumult stood Gwyneth, a sensible and responsible girl, next to Emrys, her lively and playful cousin.Cy: Doedd Emrys erioed yn poeni llawer am dreftadaeth neu hanes teuluol, ond Gwyneth oedd rhywun a oedd bob amser eisiau gwybod rhagor am eu gorffennol.En: Emrys never cared much about heritage or family history, but Gwyneth was someone who always wanted to know more about their past.Cy: Heb rybudd, cafodd y teulu adroddiad gan ei nain bod gan ei hen dad-cu wobr sydd â chyfrinach yn gysylltiedig â cham gyntaf i'w etifeddiaeth.En: Without warning, the family received a report from her grandmother that her great-grandfather had left a prize with a secret connected to the first step to their inheritance.Cy: Roedd y cyfan wedi’u hysgogi gan hen ddirgelwch mewn ffurf telyneg rhifol.En: It was all driven by an old mystery in the form of a numerical lyric.Cy: Roedd Gwyneth yn mynd ati i ddeall y pos, y rhain oedd y geiriau:En: Gwyneth set out to understand the puzzle, which included these words:Cy: "Ail-fiwio'r llew, mae'n dal o hyd, Y rhwymyn tywyll a byrbryd. Geiriau difyr, yn cuddio'n glaer, Hen storïau a hanes yn ailwlad."En: "Rouse the lion, it still remains, The dark bond and a quick snack. Intriguing words, shining hidden, Old stories and history retold."Cy: Roedd y geiriau'n gymhleth, yn ymddangos fel a fyddent yn cyfeirio at hanes teuluol anhysbys iddi.En: The words were complex, appearing to refer to family history unknown to her.Cy: Ond gyda chynllunio ac ymchwil, roedd Gwyneth benderfynol.En: But with planning and research, Gwyneth was determined.Cy: Ymunodd Emrys gyda hi, yn annisgwyl. Ond roedd hwyliog ei gynorthwyo, er y difrod roedd ei ogofau dros dro yn achosi.En: To her surprise, Emrys joined her, willingly assisting despite the temporary chaos his antics often caused.Cy: “Pan wrthdaro, mae'r ateb yn aml o dan ein trwynau,” meddai Emrys, rhwng chwerthan a pharatoi danteithion.En: “When clashing, the answer is often right under our noses,” said Emrys, between laughter and preparing treats.Cy: Gan weithio o dan y cysgodder emblemau teuluol wedi'u plethu ar wandodau prunau, dechreuodd y ddau ddadansoddi'r pethau.En: Working under the shadow of intertwined family emblems on braided patterns, the two began to analyze things.Cy: Fe wnaethant ail-fyw'r hanes teuluol trwy straeon gwych o’r wlad.En: They relived the family history through wonderful stories of the land.Cy: Wrth ddilyn y cliwiau, cafodd Gwyneth ac Emrys linyn cysylltiol newydd.En: By following the clues, Gwyneth and Emrys discovered a new connective thread.Cy: Er mawr syndod, ni oedd unrhyw gyfoeth materol a ddaeth i'r amlwg, ond yn hytrach, llyfrau cyfarwyddiadu llawysgrif o storïon personol y gorffennol a rysáitiau gwerthfawr ei hen hen-nain.En: To their great surprise, no material wealth emerged, but rather, manuscript instruction books of personal stories from the past and precious recipes of her great-great-grandmother.Cy: Roedd y pos wedi’i ddatrys.En: The puzzle was solved.Cy: Mae Gwyneth wedi sylweddoli gwerth gwirionedd datgloi dirgelion, yn union fel ag Emrys wedi dysgu parch tuag at ddymuniadau dwfn Gwyneth.En: Gwyneth had realized the true value of unlocking secrets, just as Emrys had learned to respect Gwyneth's deep wishes.Cy: Nid oedd hi'n amarchus y teulu mwyach; roedd hi'n gyfoethocach ei phrofiad, gwerthfawrogiad newydd o gwmpas unrhyw un â meddwl gwahanol neu ddifrifol.En: She no longer disrespected the family; she was enriched by her experience, with new appreciation for anyone with a different or serious mindset.Cy: Roedd eu treftadaeth wirioneddol wedi dod i'r golwg, yn cryfhau eu cwlwm teuluol, a dod â llu amheirifiaid i dawelwch cartref gyfan ynghyd â storïau, straeon a chwerthin.En: Their true heritage had come to light, strengthening their family bond and bringing countless members to a peaceful home filled with stories, tales, and laughter. ...
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    17 mins
  • Eira's Quest: Unveiling the Gower Peninsula Mystery

    Eira's Quest: Unveiling the Gower Peninsula Mystery
    Jul 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eira's Quest: Unveiling the Gower Peninsula Mystery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-07-01-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Golau’r haul haf oedd yn disgyn yn feddal ar erddi’r hen blasty sy’n edrych dros y môr ym Mhenrhyn Gŵyr.En: The summer sun's light fell softly on the gardens of the old mansion overlooking the sea in the Penrhyn Gŵyr (Gower Peninsula).Cy: Roedd y teulu wedi dod ynghyd i fwynhau prynhawn gyda chyfeillgarwch a sgwrs.En: The family had gathered to enjoy an afternoon of companionship and conversation.Cy: Mewn cornel, safai Eira, y chwaer ieuengaf, yn edrych yn ofalus ar lyfrau'r llyfrgell deuluol.En: In a corner stood Eira, the youngest sister, carefully looking at the family library's books.Cy: Roedd gan y teulu drysor gwerthfawr, tlws teuluol oedd wedi bod gyda nhw ers cenedlaethau.En: The family had a valuable treasure, a family heirloom that had been with them for generations.Cy: Heddiw, roedd wedi diflannu.En: Today, it had vanished.Cy: Roedd y tlws ar goll, a phawb yn troi i Eira gyda golwg drwgdybus.En: The heirloom was missing, and everyone turned to Eira with a suspicious glance.Cy: Roedd Eira wedi’i ddal yn ceisio profi bod yn gyfrifol.En: Eira found herself trying hard to prove she was responsible.Cy: Roedd hi’n benderfynol o’i ddod o hyd.En: She was determined to find it.Cy: “Fe wna i ddarganfod beth ddigwyddodd,” meddai Eira, ei llais yn benderfynol ond calon yn curiad cyflym.En: "I will discover what happened," said Eira, her voice determined but her heart beating fast.Cy: Gareth, ei brawd hynaf, a oedd yn aml yn anniddig gyda’i chwaer ifancach, edrychodd ar Eira gydag amheuaeth.En: Gareth, her eldest brother, who was often impatient with his younger sister, looked at Eira with doubt.Cy: “Ti’n gwybod bod hyn yn fwy na all dy fryd bach di ddelio â?En: "You know this is more than your little mind can handle?"Cy: ” gofynnodd Gareth, gan bwyso ar ffrâm y drws.En: asked Gareth, leaning on the door frame.Cy: Ond ni wnaeth Meredith, ei chyfnither doeth a thawel, ddim ond gwenu'n dyner.En: But Meredith, their wise and quiet cousin, simply smiled gently.Cy: “Rhaid i ni roi cyfle iddi,” dywedodd Meredith, yn cynnig cymorth hudolus yn ei bresenoldeb.En: "We must give her a chance," said Meredith, offering a magical support with her presence.Cy: Aeth Eira ati i wneud ei hymchwiliadau.En: Eira set off on her investigation.Cy: Cafodd hyd i dystiolaeth, gwasgariad o weddillion papurau oedd yn sbri i’r gwynt ar ben y desg.En: She found evidence, a scattering of paper remnants that were blowing in the wind on the desk.Cy: Roedd y wybodaeth o aren o help, ond roedd llawer o waith yn dal i’w wneud.En: The information was somewhat helpful, but there was still much work to be done.Cy: Treuliodd oriau hir yn chwilio, gwrando am straeon, a thynnu lluniau yn ei meddwl.En: She spent long hours searching, listening to stories, and drawing pictures in her mind.Cy: Yna ryw awr neu ddwy ar ôl amser cinio, daeth Eira ar draws rhywbeth diddorol: adarnod bach ar ochr silff lyfrau hen, a oedd wedi mynd yn angof ers tro byd.En: Then, an hour or two after lunch, Eira came across something interesting: a small knob on the side of an old bookshelf that had long been forgotten.Cy: Wrth rybedio bwtwm cudd, agorodd Eira gympartmant dirgel yn y silff lyfrau.En: By pressing a hidden button, Eira opened a secret compartment in the bookshelf.Cy: Yn yno, amrywiwyd glain iach o liw ac aur.En: Inside, there was a healthy glow of beads of color and gold.Cy: Safai yn fud.En: She stood speechless.Cy: Y tlws!En: The heirloom!Cy: Roedd rhywun wedi’i guddio yn fwriadol, ond pam?En: Someone had intentionally hidden it, but why?Cy: Gollyngodd lonc llyffethair o ganol torf y teulu, ond cyn iddynt fynd yn rhy bell gyda dychmygu, camodd yr hen ewythr Jac ymlaen.En: A gasp rose from the family crowd, but before they could delve too deep into speculation, old Uncle Jac stepped forward.Cy: "Rwy’n ddrwg gen i," cyfaddefodd, wyneb i lawr.En: "I am sorry," he admitted, looking down.Cy: "Fel plant ni, roeddwn am weld fflach y rhithgor mwyn i’r un olaf unwaith yn rhagor.En: "Like when we were kids, I wanted to see the gleam of the beloved heirloom one last time."Cy: "Ar unwaith, eisteddfodd y teulu ar y bwrdd coffi.En: Instantly, the family sat around the coffee table.Cy: Cafodd dyddiau hanes y tlws eu rhannu tra roedd teimladau amrywiol yn cylchdroi, o sioc i hawddfyd.En: The days of the heirloom's history were shared while various emotions swirled, from shock to relief.Cy: Mewn un (math o) fan a’r tof, sylweddolais bod y dyn wedi methu’n llwyr.En: In a moment, I realized the man had utterly failed.Cy: Amser hir o fynd a dod, eisteddodd teulu ac gwrando ar Eira tra'n derbyn ymddiheuriadau a pharch newydd.En: After a long time of coming and going, the family sat back and listened to Eira while accepting ...
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    18 mins
  • Balancing Adventure: Emlyn’s Journey to Yr Wyddfa

    Balancing Adventure: Emlyn’s Journey to Yr Wyddfa
    Jun 30 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Balancing Adventure: Emlyn’s Journey to Yr Wyddfa Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-30-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ym Mharc Cenedlaethol Eryri, roedd y siop offer mynydda yn llawn cymeriad, wedi ei wreiddio ym mywyd y bryniau a'r mynyddoedd o'i chwmpas.En: In Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, the mountaineering equipment store was full of character, rooted in the life of the surrounding hills and mountains.Cy: Roedd Emlyn, Carys, a Gwyn wedi ymgasglu yno ar fore braf o haf.En: Emlyn, Carys, and Gwyn had gathered there on a fine summer morning.Cy: Roedd Emlyn yn gyffrous ond hefyd braidd yn nerfus.En: Emlyn was excited but also somewhat nervous.Cy: Roedd taith i gopa'r Wyddfa gyda'i hen ffrindiau yn agosáu.En: A hike to the summit of Yr Wyddfa with his old friends was approaching.Cy: Roedd angen iddo sicrhau bod ganddo bob darn o offer angenrheidiol.En: He needed to ensure he had every necessary piece of equipment.Cy: Fel rhywun gyda llawer o brofiad, roedd o'n ymwybodol o bwysigrwydd diogelwch, ond roedd hefyd eisiau'r taith i fod yn hwyl.En: As someone with a lot of experience, he was aware of the importance of safety, but he also wanted the trip to be fun.Cy: Yn y siop, roedd Carys yn egnïol, yn codi eitemau a chanmol eu defnydd.En: In the store, Carys was energetic, picking up items and praising their use.Cy: "Dyma'r esgidiau mwyaf ysgafn y cawn ni," meddai hi yn llawn hyder.En: "These are the lightest shoes we can find," she said with confidence.Cy: "Pwy sydd angen mwy na gwrthrychau hanfodol?"En: "Who needs more than the essential items?"Cy: Gwyn, yn wahanol, oedd un manwl a pheidiwl.En: Gwyn, in contrast, was meticulous and cautious.Cy: "Mae angen paratoi'r gorau posib," ochneidiodd Gwyn.En: "We need to prepare as best as possible," sighed Gwyn.Cy: "Dylem brynu map, cwmpawd, sbectol haul, a defnydd dioddwr."En: "We should buy a map, compass, sunglasses, and waterproof material."Cy: Roedd Emlyn yn teimlo'n rhwyg rhwng dau syfrdan.En: Emlyn felt torn between two extremes.Cy: Roedd Carys yn cynnig symlrwydd, tra roedd Gwyn yn galw am ragofalu manwl.En: Carys offered simplicity, while Gwyn called for detailed precaution.Cy: Roedd angen i Emlyn gymryd dewis doeth.En: Emlyn needed to make a wise choice.Cy: Roedd y siop yn gysgodol â grisialau pren a'r arogl o goed sypyn, yn rhoi lle i feddwl.En: The store was cozy with wooden displays and the scent of pine, providing a place for thought.Cy: Wrth sefyll yno, sylweddolodd Emlyn bod ateb yn y canol.En: As he stood there, Emlyn realized there was an answer in the middle.Cy: Pam ddim dilyn ei rai ei hun?En: Why not follow his own approach?Cy: Gan ystyried y ddau safbwynt, penderfynodd Emlyn gymryd pethau amrywiol.En: Considering both perspectives, Emlyn decided to take a variety of things.Cy: Dewisodd bag cefn sydd yn hawdd ei gario ond hefyd yn daladwy, map cywir a theclyn llaw sobrach.En: He chose a backpack that was easy to carry but also durable, an accurate map, and a handy pocket tool.Cy: Gofynnodd i'r siopwr am gynghorion. A phrynodd dwb gymorth cyntaf fach hefyd.En: He asked the shopkeeper for advice and also purchased a small first aid kit.Cy: Roedd yn bwysig i'w saff ystyried, ond nid yn ormodol.En: It was important to consider safety, but not excessively.Cy: Roedd Carys a Gwyn yn edrych ar Emlyn gydag uchelgyfrif fel y cafodd ei ddetholion.En: Carys and Gwyn looked at Emlyn with high regard for his selections.Cy: "Rydyn ni'n ymddiried yn dy brofiad," meddai Carys, yn gwenu.En: "We trust your experience," said Carys, smiling.Cy: Gyda phawb yn barod, gadawon nhw siop y mynyddoedd.En: With everyone ready, they left the mountain store.Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn glir a'r golygfeydd yn ysbrydoledig.En: The sky was clear, and the views were inspiring.Cy: Roedd ymdeimlad o gyffro yn y grŵp wrth iddyn nhw adael gyda'u dilledyn newydd a gydag edmygedd o'u gilydd.En: There was a sense of excitement in the group as they left with their new gear and admiration for each other.Cy: Dysgodd Emlyn i ymddiried yn ei farn ei hun ac i ddod o hyd i gydbwysedd rhwng ofal a hwyl.En: Emlyn learned to trust his own judgment and to find a balance between caution and fun.Cy: Roedd yntau, Carys, a Gwyn yn wynebu eu hantur gyda sicrwydd a hapusrwydd.En: He, Carys, and Gwyn faced their adventure with confidence and happiness.Cy: Roedd eu camau cyntaf tuag at y mynydd yn obeithiol.En: Their first steps toward the mountain were hopeful.Cy: Roedd y daith a'r cwmnïaeth yn addo llawer.En: The journey and the companionship promised much.Cy: Ynghanol harddwch Eryri, roedd ganddyn nhw haul ar eu wyneb a phwrw ar eu dydd.En: Amid the beauty of Eryri, they had the sun on their faces and brightness in their day.Cy: Roedd popeth yn berffaith ar y dyddiau tanllyd hynny.En: Everything was perfect on those radiant days.Cy: Emlyn, trwy wrando ar ei hun, oedd yn arweinydd gwirioneddol.En: Emlyn, by listening ...
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