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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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  • Blossoming Connections: Rhiannon's Spring of New Beginnings

    Blossoming Connections: Rhiannon's Spring of New Beginnings
    Feb 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Blossoming Connections: Rhiannon's Spring of New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-05-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar fore oer o'r gwanwyn, pan oedd y ddaear wedi'i chuddio â chilt eira byrlymus, roedd Rhiannon yn cerdded trwy erddi tirion Bodnant.En: On a cold spring morning, when the earth was hidden under a swirling quilt of snow, Rhiannon was walking through the gentle gardens of Bodnant.Cy: Roedd hi'n teimlo bod yr ardd yn dod yn fyw hyd yn oed yng ngafael gaeaf.En: She felt that the garden was coming alive even in the grip of winter.Cy: Yno, tua phen draw'r ardd, roedd digwyddiad arbennig yn mynd rhagddo - sioe flodau elusennol St. Dwynwen.En: There, towards the far end of the garden, a special event was unfolding - the St. Dwynwen charity flower show.Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yn werthwr blodau brwd, ei galon yn cael ei hudo gan liwiau a siapiau'r byd planhigion.En: Rhiannon was a keen flower seller, her heart enchanted by the colors and shapes of the plant world.Cy: Roedd hi'n chwilio am ysbrydoliaeth newydd, ond hefyd, er cymaint ei bod yn swil, roedd hi'n dyheu am gwrdd â rhywun a oedd yn rhannu ei angerdd.En: She was searching for new inspiration but also, as shy as she was, she longed to meet someone who shared her passion.Cy: Tra oedd hi'n symud o un stondin i'r llall, clywodd Rhiannon lais meddal, ond yn llawn gafaelgar, yn adrodd hanes o flodyn unigryw.En: As she moved from one stall to the next, Rhiannon heard a soft, yet captivating voice narrating the story of a unique flower.Cy: Wrth edrych i'r cyfeiriad hwnnw, gwelodd Gareth.En: Looking in that direction, she saw Gareth.Cy: Gareth oedd ei enw, pensaer amlwg, sy'n dal i wenu ar ôl cyfnod anodd yn ei fywyd personol.En: Gareth was his name, a prominent architect, who was still smiling after a challenging period in his personal life.Cy: Roedd ganddo ddiddordeb arbennig yn niwylliant pensaernïaeth tirwedd.En: He had a particular interest in the culture of landscape architecture.Cy: Yr oedd ef hefyd i fod yn canolbwyntio ar ei waith, ond rhywle yn ei galon, roedd yr awydd am gysylltiad emosiynol yn tyfu.En: He was also meant to focus on his work, but somewhere in his heart, the desire for an emotional connection was growing.Cy: Roedd gan Rhiannon gyfle nawr.En: Rhiannon now had an opportunity.Cy: Roedd wedi gwrando'n astud ac yn penderfynu ymladd ei hesgusodoldeb.En: She had listened intently and decided to fight her hesitancy.Cy: A troes hithau, gyda phigyn o hyder newydd, at Gareth.En: She turned, with a spark of new confidence, to Gareth.Cy: "Llefais am y blodyn unigryw hwnnw," meddai hi yn dawel.En: "I called out for that unique flower," she said quietly.Cy: Syrthiodd y ddau i sgwrsio am flodau a phensaernïaeth, ond Hefyd am fywyd.En: The two fell into a conversation about flowers and architecture, but also about life.Cy: Cafwyd ysgogi da gan eu sgyrsiau ac ymddechreuodd Gareth agor am ei gynlluniau ar gyfer yr arddyddio a'r dyfodol.En: Their discussions were motivating, and Gareth began to open up about his plans for gardening and the future.Cy: Chwarddodd Rhiannon a dywedodd am ei breuddwydion, am ei blodau ac am ei gobeithion personol.En: Rhiannon laughed and talked about her dreams, her flowers, and her personal hopes.Cy: Wrth iddynt gerdded, daeth Rhiannon a Gareth o hyd iddyn nhw eu hunain mewn rhan o'r gerddi oedd odidog, dan goeden camellia iaith gaeaf, gyda'i brigau llawn o flodau cochion disglair.En: As they walked, Rhiannon and Gareth found themselves in a stunning part of the gardens, beneath a winter-blooming camellia tree, with its branches full of bright red flowers.Cy: Yn y man tawel hwnnw, dan wynebau plau llon y camellia, wnaeth y ddau ildio i'r eiliad hudol.En: In that quiet place, under the cheerful faces of the camellia, they both surrendered to the magical moment.Cy: Ar ôl sgwrs ddwys, penderfynodd y ddau gefnu ar y ffolach o eira a pharhau ar eu taith.En: After a profound conversation, they decided to leave behind the snow’s cover and continue their journey.Cy: Wrth droi'n ôl, rhannwyd rhifau ffôn.En: As they turned back, they exchanged phone numbers.Cy: Roeddent yn teimlo addewid Aberglad a gobaith am y dyfodol.En: They felt the promise of hope and new beginnings.Cy: Roedd symud ymlaen yn gyffrous iddyn nhw.En: Moving forward was exciting for them.Cy: Yr oedd Rhiannon yn teimlo mwy o hyder i gysylltu â phobl.En: Rhiannon felt more confident about reaching out to people.Cy: Tybiodd Gareth fod yn barod i roi cynnig ar fywyd newydd.En: Gareth thought he was ready to try a new life.Cy: Roedd yr eira'n diflannu wrth iddynt gerdded yn ôl i'r gerddi - a'u bywydau newydd yn dechrau.En: The snow was disappearing as they walked back to the gardens - and their new lives were beginning. Vocabulary Words:swirling: byrlymusquilt: ciltenchanted: hudohesitancy: esgusodoldebcaptivating: gafaelgarnarrating: adroddprofound: ...
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  • Sibling Bonds Amid Snow: A Journey of Love and Memory

    Sibling Bonds Amid Snow: A Journey of Love and Memory
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Sibling Bonds Amid Snow: A Journey of Love and Memory Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-04-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Eryrfeydd hir oedd yn eistedd dros fynyddoedd llwyddo'r Beacons.En: Long shadowed eagles sat over the snowy mountains of the Beacons.Cy: Golau’r haul gaeaf yn ysgafn yn amlygu eira chwyth yng nghanol y coed noethion – tawelwch trwm yn cuddio hwyliau’r dydd, ond oedd ei angen.En: The gentle winter sun highlighted blowing snow amongst the bare trees – a heavy silence hiding the day's mood, but it was needed.Cy: Roedd Valentine’s Day ond doedd dim cariad melys i'r tri chwaer yma.En: It was Valentine’s Day, but there was no sweet love for these three siblings.Cy: Gareth, Eleri, a Rhys oedd yno er cof eu tad.En: Gareth, Eleri, and Rhys were there in memory of their father.Cy: “Bydd y plannu yma yn barhaol,” meddai Gareth.En: “This planting will be permanent,” said Gareth.Cy: “Rhaid i ni wneud rhywbeth er cof am Dad.”En: “We must do something in memory of Dad.”Cy: Roedd Gareth, y brawd hyn, yn gymysgedd o deimladau – hiraeth, cyfrifoldeb.En: Gareth, the elder brother, was a mixture of emotions – longing, responsibility.Cy: Bydd iddo sicrhau bod teulu’n dal yn gyfan.En: It was up to him to keep the family whole.Cy: “Eira’n trwm heddiw, Gareth,” meddai Eleri, yn pori eira sy’n gwympo o’i gwinwydden.En: “Snow's heavy today, Gareth,” said Eleri, browsing the snow falling from her vine.Cy: Roedd Eleri yn delio â’i galar trwy dawelwch.En: Eleri dealt with her grief silently.Cy: Rhys yn edrych ymhell, ei lygaid yn llawn meddyliau, “Oes rhaid i ni fynd heddiw? Mae’n oer.”En: Rhys looked far, his eyes full of thoughts, “Do we have to go today? It’s cold.”Cy: Roedd Rhys yn ddelio gyda’i golled trwy gwynion.En: Rhys coped with his loss through complaints.Cy: “Bydd yma yn dda i’r enaid,” Gareth yn berswadio.En: “This will be good for the soul,” persuaded Gareth.Cy: “Mae hyn yn mynd i’n uno ni.”En: “This is going to unite us.”Cy: Roeddent yn cychwyn ar eu taith, troeddu llwybr eang trwy’r eira.En: They started on their journey, treading a wide path through the snow.Cy: Roedd yr eira’n gwasgu dan eu traed.En: The snow crunched under their feet.Cy: Cadwodd Gareth lygad am ei chwaer a’i brawd, rhannu stori am eu tad, dyn sydd wedi caru natur.En: Gareth kept an eye on his sister and brother, sharing stories about their father, a man who loved nature.Cy: Unwaith eu bod wedi cyrraedd brig y bryn, roedd y gobaith o uno yn troi yn ddadl.En: Once they reached the top of the hill, the hope of unity turned into a quarrel.Cy: Dechreuodd Rhys ac Eleri, eu carua y gorau iddynt, ddadlau.En: Rhys and Eleri, trying their best, began to argue.Cy: “You ddim y deall fy nheimladau!” bustiai Rhys. Tra oedd Eleri’n profi ei chwmni distaw.En: “You don't understand my feelings!” burst Rhys, while Eleri offered her quiet company.Cy: Effaith yr eiliad yn eu dal.En: The moment’s effect held them.Cy: Gareth yn teimlo’r cur ym mlâen ei fron, ond gwybod hyn oedd yr eiliad y byddent i adnabod galar annwyl.En: Gareth felt the ache in his chest but knew this was the moment they would recognize beloved grief.Cy: “Rhaid i ni wrando ar ein gilydd,” sicrhaodd Gareth iddynt.En: “We must listen to each other,” assured Gareth to them.Cy: Cymodi wrth wyneb y moel llechwedd.En: Reconciliation at the face of the bare slope.Cy: Roedd dydd yn cilio i’r nos.En: The day faded into night.Cy: Vel y soniodd caneri gwaelod, cawsant gwynt ar eu gwefus; cofiant i’w tad drwy emwyd a hadau.En: As the valley canary mentioned, they felt a breeze on their lips; a memory of their father through compassion and seeds.Cy: “Plannwn yma,” dywedodd Gareth â’i law yn dawnsio dermau.En: “We’ll plant here,” said Gareth with his hand weaving terms.Cy: “Byddai Dad yn falch.”En: “Dad would be proud.”Cy: Gwnaethant daith arall ar y llwybr canlyn yr eira.En: They made another journey along the path following the snow.Cy: Roedd tai’r Beacons llawn mwynglawdd aur o gof.En: The homes of the Beacons were filled with a golden mine of memory.Cy: Erbyn iddynt ddychwelyd, roedd yr hyn roedd yn bwysau ar ysgwyddau Gareth yn ysgafnhau.En: By the time they returned, what weighed on Gareth's shoulders had lightened.Cy: Roedd yn deall - nid un dyn oedd gyfrifol am cariadu teulu ond i gyd gilydd.En: He understood – it was not one man's responsibility to love a family but everyone's together.Cy: Roeddent oll yn rhan o’r gordyn cryf oedd yn cynnig didol debat gwe o gysur.En: They were all part of the strong cord offering comfort from a tangled web.Cy: “Diolchi am y cofion, Dadi,” meddai’r tri wrth droed y bryn, y gwynt yn clodwi arian newydd.En: “Thank you for the memories, Dad,” said the three at the foot of the hill, the wind whispering new silver...
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  • Amidst the Storm: Friendship's Test at the Beacons

    Amidst the Storm: Friendship's Test at the Beacons
    Feb 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Amidst the Storm: Friendship's Test at the Beacons Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-02-04-08-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yng nghanol tymestl serth y Beacons sy'n creu sŵn hudolus, roedd tri ffrind yn mentro allan yn chwilio am y dŵr arallfydol hwnnw.En: In the midst of the fierce storm in the Beacons, creating magical sounds, three friends ventured out searching for that otherworldly water.Cy: Gwyneth oedd y llawn antur, gyda’i llygaid mawr llawn bywyd yn chwilio am ddirgel bethau’r byd naturiol.En: Gwyneth was full of adventure, with her large eyes full of life, seeking the world's natural mysteries.Cy: Byddai Aneira, gyda’i chwilfrydedd cyson, wrth ei bodd yn mynd gyda Gwyneth ar y teithiau hyn, heddiw yn rhannu ei hangerdd i weld y rhaeadr cudd.En: Aneira, with her constant curiosity, loved accompanying Gwyneth on these journeys, today sharing her passion to see the hidden waterfall.Cy: Ond Emrys, ystyriol a gofalus, teimlai ychydig o beryg wrth i’r awyrgylch o'u cwmpas droi’n wintaidd a thanbaid.En: But Emrys, thoughtful and cautious, felt a little danger as the atmosphere around them turned wintry and intense.Cy: “Mae’n edrych yn ddifrifol, Gwyneth,” meddai Emrys, yn taflu golwg gofalgar dros ei ysgwydd.En: “It looks serious, Gwyneth,” said Emrys, casting a caring glance over his shoulder.Cy: “Efallai ddylen ni ddod o hyd i loches.”En: “Perhaps we should find shelter.”Cy: “Ond mae’r rhaeadr jyst yna, Emrys,” atebodd Gwyneth, ei llais yn crynnu’n llawn cyffro.En: “But the waterfall is just there, Emrys,” answered Gwyneth, her voice trembling with excitement.Cy: “Bydd yn ystyriaeth berffaith o’n cyfeillgarwch.”En: “It'll be the perfect testament to our friendship.”Cy: Aneira wnaeth orau i gytuno: "Rydyn ni mor agos. Gawn ni drio?"En: Aneira did her best to agree: "We're so close. Can we try?"Cy: Roedd y goleuni’n pylu, ac roedd gwynt oer y rhew yn eu hylifo.En: The light was fading, and the cold icy wind chilled them.Cy: Roedd traed yn suddo mewn ia a chwynt eirth, gan droi'r tir yn beryglus.En: Their feet sank into ice and bear-like gusts, turning the ground dangerous.Cy: Roedd y cryndod yn cynyddu gan ymbil arnynt i stopio.En: The trembling intensified, pleading with them to stop.Cy: Ond Gwyneth, angen dyfalbarhau yn heriol, camodd ymlaen.En: But Gwyneth, stubbornly determined to persevere, stepped forward.Cy: Ar y dibyn, roedd pawb yn gweld dim ond tywyllwch.En: On the precipice, all they saw was darkness.Cy: Y rhaeadr, fel addewid prin a basio, oedd ar ddychymyg Gwyneth—ond fe slywadodd ar y glwyd, gwynt y rhew yn ei wthio.En: The waterfall, like a fleeting promise, was in Gwyneth's imagination—but she noticed the edge as the icy wind pushed her.Cy: Dechreuodd hi lithro, pan oedd lladd Emrys a llon Emrys yr un pryd yn dod at ei gilydd i’w chrafu'n ôl yn saff.En: She began to slip, when both worried and joyous reactions of Emrys combined to claw her back to safety.Cy: Anerchodd Emrys yn galonogedig wrth eu tynnu yn ôl i ddiogelwch: “Mae cymryd risg weithiau yn angenrheidiol, ond dim ond os yw’n diogel, Gwyneth.”En: Emrys addressed them encouragingly as he pulled them back to safety: “Taking risks is sometimes necessary, but only if it's safe, Gwyneth.”Cy: Yn olaf, fe ddaethant o hyd i ogof fechan, lleoliaeth dwym ac esmwyth sy’n cynnig lloches rhag y storm enfawr.En: Eventually, they found a small cave, a warm and cozy haven offering shelter from the immense storm.Cy: Roedd Aneira yn clymu cwfli ei chot agos at ei phen, wedi gwerthfawrogi enwogrwydd Emrys a'i ddoethineb.En: Aneira tightened the hood of her coat close to her head, appreciating Emrys's fame and wisdom.Cy: Wrth i'r eira roi tlysni i'r dirwedd, fe gwrandawodd pawb ar soud o fwye awel wedi ymlâdd.En: As the snow added beauty to the landscape, they all listened to the sound of a gentle breeze winding down.Cy: Wrth aros drwy’r nos, yn llawn cynhesrwydd cyfeillion, dysgodd Gwyneth fod ganddi mwy i’w ennill o wrando ar y rheiny sydd o'i chwmpas.En: While waiting through the night, filled with the warmth of friendship, Gwyneth learned she had much to gain from listening to those around her.Cy: Er nad oeddent wedi cyrraedd y rhaeadr, roedd eu perthynas wedi dyfnhau, fel rhaniad ensawdd y Beacons ei hun.En: Although they did not reach the waterfall, their bond had deepened, like the intangible cleft of the Beacons itself.Cy: Y bore wedyn, roedd y eira’n llonydd, y tymestl wedi pasio.En: The next morning, the snow was still, and the storm had passed.Cy: Roedd teithiau newyddion yn aros.En: New journeys awaited.Cy: Efallai y flwyddyn nesaf, efallai y ddysg gan y tro hwn yn eu harwain yn wir, ond roedd un peth yn sicr — dim ond ymgais garedig sydd ei angen i gadw’r holl anturiaethau.En: Perhaps next year, maybe the lessons from this time would guide them truly, but one thing...
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