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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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  • Adventures in Coedwig Ddeon: A Leaf-Jumping Festival

    Adventures in Coedwig Ddeon: A Leaf-Jumping Festival
    Nov 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Adventures in Coedwig Ddeon: A Leaf-Jumping Festival Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-20-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn gynnar gyda'r bore, roedd y Coedwig Ddeon yn disgleirio mewn lliwiau yr hydref.En: Early in the morning, the Coedwig Ddeon shone with the colors of autumn.Cy: Cymylau dirwy yn siglo'n araf ar draws yr awyr las.En: Thin clouds drifted slowly across the blue sky.Cy: Gareth, Rhys, a Carys oedd yno, yn ystod y diwrnod arbennig cyfarfod gyda natur.En: Gareth, Rhys, and Carys were there, on this special day of meeting with nature.Cy: Coed tal yn gwisgo deiliach coch a oren oedd o'u cwmpas, yn creu tirwedd syfrdanol.En: Tall trees wearing red and orange leaves surrounded them, creating a breathtaking landscape.Cy: "Ffrindiau!En: "Friends!Cy: Dewch yma!En: Come here!"Cy: " galwodd Gareth, ei llais yn llawn cyffro.En: called Gareth, his voice full of excitement.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn llawn bywyd, bob amser yn chwilio am antur newydd.En: Gareth was full of life, always looking for a new adventure.Cy: Roedd dau o'i ffrindiau, Rhys a Carys, yn sefyll yn agos, yn edrych yn ansicr.En: His two friends, Rhys and Carys, stood nearby, looking uncertain.Cy: "Sut am gystadleuaeth neidio i mewn i'r dail?En: "How about a leaf jumping contest?"Cy: " cynigiodd Gareth, yn mwgu o chwerthin.En: suggested Gareth, bursting with laughter.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn edrych ar Garys gyda gwyneb ansicr.En: Rhys looked at Carys with an uncertain face.Cy: "Ond Gareth, mae'r llawr yn llithrig," meddai Rhys, yn pwyntio at y mannau o fwd rhwng y dail wedi cwympo.En: "But Gareth, the ground is slippery," said Rhys, pointing at the patches of mud between the fallen leaves.Cy: "Nid oes ots!En: "No worries!"Cy: " atebodd Gareth.En: replied Gareth.Cy: "Bydd yn hwyl!En: "It will be fun!"Cy: " Yn fwriadol gwthiodd ei ffrindiau i fynd gyda'r syniad.En: He intentionally pushed his friends to go along with the idea.Cy: Wrth gerdded drwodd y llwybr cul, llithrodd Gareth unwaith eto yn y mwd, gan wneud i Rhys a Carys chwerthin.En: As they walked along the narrow path, Gareth slipped once more in the mud, making Rhys and Carys laugh.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn llydan ei wên, ei ffrindiau'n gweld ei awydd i wneud diwrnod i'w chofio.En: Gareth beamed widely, his friends seeing his eagerness to make it a day to remember.Cy: Yn sydyn, gwelodd Gareth bentwr mawr o ddeilen.En: Suddenly, Gareth spotted a large pile of leaves.Cy: "Dyma'r un!En: "This is the one!"Cy: " gwaeddodd, a diolchai am yr antur hwn.En: he shouted, grateful for this adventure.Cy: Cyn i unrhyw un stopio ef, neidiwch i mewn i'r pentwr enfawr, ei lygaid yn disgleirio gyda lawenydd.En: Before anyone could stop him, he jumped into the enormous pile, his eyes sparkling with joy.Cy: Ond, fel roedd yr hapusrwydd wedi anelu ato, daeth plot twyllodrus o fwd i'r wyneb.En: But, just as happiness had aimed at him, a sneaky plot of mud surfaced.Cy: Glanio'n galed ar ei gefn, roedd Gareth yn edrych ar yr awyr â'r llechfaen o fwd o'i gwmpas.En: Landing hard on his back, Gareth looked at the sky with mud-covered surroundings.Cy: Roedd y silffoedd chwerthin yn arllwys allan o Rhys a Carys.En: The shelves of laughter poured out of Rhys and Carys.Cy: Heb ei gywilyddio, gwên fawr Gareth oedd hyd yn oed yn ehangach.En: Unashamed, Gareth’s broad grin only widened further.Cy: Nid oedd dim yn gallu cymryd y pleser o'r dydd, hyd yn oed gyda chwtta mwdlyd.En: Nothing could take the pleasure of the day away, even with a muddy coat.Cy: Antur hyfryd dros ben oedd Gareth, wedi dysgu gwers gwerthfawr.En: Gareth was an exceptionally delightful adventurer, having learned a valuable lesson.Cy: Nid oes rhaid i ddiwrnod fod yn berffaith i fod yn berffaith.En: A day doesn’t have to be perfect to be perfect.Cy: Roedd y diwrnod yn fychan ac yn llanast, ond yn llenni'n llawn hapusrwydd.En: The day was messy and small, but filled to the brim with happiness.Cy: Wrth droi i ffwrdd oddi wrthynt, gwylltais arwydd eraill i gyfarch iddynt gyda'r pethau syfrdanol o natur wrth eu cwmpas, gyda llaw lân Gareth yn clymu'n dyner â'i ffrindiau.En: As they turned away, he playfully signaled others to join in greeting the astounding aspects of nature around them, with Gareth’s clean hand gently clasping his friends. Vocabulary Words:shone: disgleiriobreathtaking: syfrdanolexcitement: cyffroadventure: anturuncertain: ansicrslippery: llithrigpatches: mannauintentionally: yn fwriadolnarrow: culeagerness: awyddgrateful: diolchaienormous: enfawrsparkling: disgleiriosneaky: twyllodruslaughter: chwerthinunashamed: heb ei gywilyddiobroad: llydanexceptionally: dros bendelightful: hyfrydvaluable: gwerthfawrmessy: llanastbrim: llawngreeting: cyfarchastounding: syfrdanolgently: yn dynerdrifted: siglo'nbursting: mwgusurfaced: i'r wynebplot: plotsignaled: gwylltais
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    14 mins
  • From Grief to Grace: A Sibling Journey in Coed y Brenin

    From Grief to Grace: A Sibling Journey in Coed y Brenin
    Nov 20 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Grief to Grace: A Sibling Journey in Coed y Brenin Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-20-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Geraint edrychodd allan ar goedwig Coed y Brenin, ble roedd dail yr hydref fel carped aur o dan ei draed.En: Geraint looked out at the Coed y Brenin forest, where the autumn leaves were like a golden carpet beneath his feet.Cy: Roedd yr awel yn oer, ac arogl pinwydd yn llenwi'r aer.En: The breeze was cold, and the scent of pine filled the air.Cy: Roedd ei galon yn drymach na'r dail, llawn gruddiau o golled y tad.En: His heart was heavier than the leaves, full of the grief of losing their father.Cy: Yn y cartref bach, roedd rhaid iddo a Carys ddechrau tasg fawr.En: In the small home, he and Carys had to begin a great task.Cy: Yr unedau cael eu gwagio, popeth i ddiflannu.En: The units to be emptied, everything to disappear.Cy: Ond nid dyna oedd bwriad Carys.En: But that wasn't Carys's intention.Cy: Roedd hi'n stopio i gyffwrdd lluniau, cofio straeon, a gwasgu toreth bywyd eu tad.En: She paused to touch photos, remember stories, and embrace the abundance of their father's life.Cy: “Roedd o'n gwych,” siaradai Carys yn dawel, llygaid mewn meddwl dwfn.En: "He was wonderful," Carys spoke softly, eyes in deep thought.Cy: “Ond mae gwaith i’w wneud,” meddai Geraint yn broffesiynol, yr eso mawr o’r teulu erbyn hyn.En: "But there's work to be done," said Geraint professionally, now the big brother of the family.Cy: Ond doedd hi ddim llawer cyn i Carys fynegi anfodlonrwydd.En: But it wasn't long before Carys expressed dissatisfaction.Cy: “Rydyn ni'n colli’r cyfle i barchu ei gof,” pwysleisiodd hi yn ei thôn tendr.En: "We are losing the opportunity to honor his memory," she emphasized in her tender tone.Cy: Roedd Geraint yn syllu ar ei chwaer; pwysau ar pinkel ei feddwl.En: Geraint stared at his sister; the weight pressing on his conscience.Cy: Yn sydyn ofynnodd Carys, “Beth am fynd am dro?”En: Suddenly Carys asked, "How about going for a walk?"Cy: Roedd Geraint yn synnu, ond gyda synnwyr presennol, roedd yn gwybod bod angen o'r fath arna hi.En: Geraint was surprised, but with present sense, he knew she needed it.Cy: Roedd awyrgylch y goedwig yn ddiddorol, yn galw am stori cynnes.En: The atmosphere of the forest was fascinating, calling for a warm story.Cy: Wrth fynd am dro, roedd disgo dail yn sŵnio'n felys, a'r pren hwfrio yn adrodd straeon hen.En: While walking, the rustling leaves sounded sweetly, and the swaying trees recounted old stories.Cy: Carys troi at Geraint, a chynigiad llythyr oedrach wedi dechrau mewn poced.En: Carys turned to Geraint, and an older letter emerged from a pocket.Cy: “Edrych ar hyn,” meddai yn llawen.En: "Look at this," she said joyfully.Cy: Roedd Geraint yn edrych ar ysgrifen eu tad.En: Geraint looked at their father's handwriting.Cy: Geiriau wedi ei llenwi â gobaith a phodyn am eu dyfodol.En: Words filled with hope and a wish for their future.Cy: Llenwodd ei lygaid ag emosiwn.En: His eyes filled with emotion.Cy: Teimlot â Carys agosach nag erioed.En: He felt closer to Carys than ever before.Cy: Roedd y gair hynny, oedd digon, ddigon i newid chwyfannodd.En: Those words, they were enough, enough to change his outlook.Cy: Prydfeydhedd gwelodd y rhodd, roedd y lluniau, a gyflawni gwaith diffygodd; roedd yn fwy ystyrlon na gwaith.En: In that moment of realization, he saw the gift, the photos fulfilled; it was more meaningful than the work.Cy: Troi nôl at waith, maent yn cydweithio gyda pharch a deall.En: Turning back to work, they collaborated with respect and understanding.Cy: Y traed yn cau marwnad - parhau eu rhwymyn.En: Their steps marked a eulogy—continuing their bond.Cy: Geraint synhwyrai emosiynau’n werthfawr; roedd Carys yn derbyn cau system.En: Geraint sensed emotions were precious; Carys accepted closure with calm.Cy: Yn Coed y Brenin, mewn canol bendithau hydref, roedd deall o obaith a thraddodiad.En: In Coed y Brenin, amid the blessings of autumn, there was an understanding of hope and tradition.Cy: Roedd eu tad yn balch, lle bynnag y byddai.En: Their father was proud, wherever he might be. Vocabulary Words:forest: coedwigleaves: dailbreeze: awelscent: aroglautumn: hydrefgrief: gruddiautask: tasgemptied: gwagiointention: bwriadabundance: torethwonderful: gwychdissatisfaction: anfodlonrwyddhonor: parchumemory: cofconscience: pinkelsurprised: synnuatmosphere: awyrgylchfascinating: ddiddorolrustling: disgoswaying: hwfrioemotion: emosiwnrealization: prydfeydheddeulogy: marwnadbond: rhwymynprecious: gwerthfawrclosure: caugift: rhoddblessings: bendithauhope: gobaithtradition: traddodiad
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    14 mins
  • When Secret Santa Surprises: A Gift Swap to Remember

    When Secret Santa Surprises: A Gift Swap to Remember
    Nov 21 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: When Secret Santa Surprises: A Gift Swap to Remember Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-21-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar fore o hydref, mae pobl yn prysur cerdded trwy Gaerdydd.En: On an autumn morning, people are busily walking through Caerdydd.Cy: Mae'r awyr yn llawn dail oren a melyn, yn dawnsio yn y gwynt.En: The sky is full of orange and yellow leaves, dancing in the wind.Cy: Yn y caffi bach cyfforddus ger sgwâr y ddinas, mae sŵn sanau'n sgrafellu a sgwrsio'n glyd.En: In the small cozy cafe near the city square, there is the sound of scraping chairs and cozy chatting.Cy: Mae Gwilym, Carys, ac Eira yn eistedd wrth fwrdd crwn, eu hwynebau'n amlwg â chyffro.En: Gwilym, Carys, and Eira are sitting at a round table, their faces evidently excited.Cy: Mae golau cynnes y caffi yn eu hamgylchynnu.En: The warm light of the cafe surrounds them.Cy: Mae arogl cryf coffi sbeislyd yn llenwi'r lle.En: The strong aroma of spiced coffee fills the place.Cy: "Mae'n amser Secret Santa!En: "It's time for Secret Santa!"Cy: " meddai Carys, ei llygaid yn disgleirio.En: says Carys, her eyes sparkling.Cy: Mae Gwilym yn lledrithio.En: Gwilym hesitates.Cy: Mae'n dal dau o'r pecynnau am bellter hirach na'r gweddill.En: He holds two of the packages a little longer than the rest.Cy: Mae ei wyneb yn fflachu.En: His face flushes.Cy: Mae'n awyddus i wneud argraff, ond mae ei ben yn llawn pethau eraill.En: He is eager to make an impression, but his mind is full of other things.Cy: Mae'n gwrthod edrych yn anesmwyth.En: He refuses to look uneasy.Cy: Mae'r holl anrhegion yn golau lliw ac yn rhoi addewid o'r hwyl di-ddiwedd a ddaw.En: All the gifts are colorful and promise endless fun to come.Cy: "Gwnewch yn siŵr nad ydyn ni'n drysu'r anrhegion," medd Carys, bob amser yn drefnus ac yn sicr.En: "Make sure we don't mix up the gifts," says Carys, always organized and certain.Cy: Ond, wrth gwrs, dyna sy'n digwydd.En: But, of course, that is what happens.Cy: Heb meddwl, Gwilym yn rhoi'r eiliad anghywir a gwen glyfar Eira yn cofleidio'r camgymeriad.En: Without thinking, Gwilym gives the wrong gift, and Eira's sly smile embraces the mistake.Cy: Mae pawb yn dechrau agor eu pecynnau.En: Everyone starts opening their packages.Cy: Mae gwên fawr ar wyneb Gwilym.En: A big smile appears on Gwilym's face.Cy: Ond, oh dear, mae Eira'n datgelu rhai hosan â thecstiliau lliwgar a wên fawr yn ymddangos ar ei hwyneb.En: But, oh dear, Eira reveals some socks with colorful textiles, and a big smile appears on her face.Cy: Nid oedd Carys wedi anelu at dderbyn casgliad o ffigurau cerflun clai bach yr oedd Eira wedi'i pharatoi.En: Carys hadn't intended to receive a collection of small clay figurines that Eira had prepared.Cy: Gwilym yn ceisio rhynnu'r anrhegion yn ôl y bwriad.En: Gwilym tries to retrieve the gifts according to the intention.Cy: Ond drwy'r ymdrechion cloi, mae Eira'n ddal o'i phen.En: But through the frantic efforts, Eira stays a step ahead.Cy: Mae hi'n chwerthin yn uchel, ei llygaid yn slyriog.En: She laughs loudly, her eyes twinkling.Cy: "Wel, dyma un gyfrinach Santa," meddai, gan dorri i mewn eu diffyniwr.En: "Well, here's one Secret Santa," she says, breaking into their defense.Cy: Mae'r gynulleidfa'n chwalu i mewn i chwerthin.En: The audience bursts into laughter.Cy: Mae'r caffi'n oeri gyda pheryglon llinyn tebyg ffantasi a hoffterau'r amser euraidd.En: The cafe cools with the perils of fantasy-like strings and the warmth of golden times.Cy: Mewn munudau, mae'r sylweddoliad bod y talp enfawr o hwyl wedi bod yn werth y camgymeriad.En: Within minutes, the realization that the huge chunk of fun was worth the mistake sets in.Cy: Nid yw cynlluniau perffaith beth amser yn arwain at yr eiliadau mwyaf cofiadwy.En: Perfect plans don't always lead to the most memorable moments.Cy: Felly, mynd Allan â gwên a chyfeillgarwch yn gryfder y gaeaf nesaf.En: So, they leave with a smile and friendship as the strength of the next winter.Cy: Gwilym yn dysgu y gwers pwysig: mae waethaf rhwng cyfeillgarwch nac arbenigedd.En: Gwilym learns the important lesson: friendship is greater than expertise.Cy: Mae pob un yn derbyn eu hanrhegion gyda gwres, yn ddiolchgar am yr amser a'r trafodaeth.En: Everyone receives their gifts warmly, grateful for the time and conversation.Cy: Mae aros am yr amseroedd a'r amheuaeth yw dewrder y tywyllwch hyfrydydd sydd.En: Waiting for the times and uncertainty is the courage of the delightful darkness. Vocabulary Words:autumn: hydrefscraping: sgrafelluevidently: amlwgspiced: sbeislydsparkling: disgleiriohesitates: lledrithioflushes: fflachueager: awyddusuneasy: anesmwythmix up: drysusly: glyfarreveals: datgeluretrieve: rhynnufrantic: cloitwinkling: slyriogembraces: cofleidioaudience: gynulleidfabursts: chwalustring: linynmemorable: cofiadwyfriendship: cyfeillgarwchgrateful: diolchgarconversation: trafodaethuncertainty: amheuaethcourage: ...
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    15 mins
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