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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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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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  • The Mischievous Seagull: A Day of Unexpected Captures

    The Mischievous Seagull: A Day of Unexpected Captures
    Jun 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Mischievous Seagull: A Day of Unexpected Captures Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-03-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Dydd llon, Emrys, Gwenllian, a Catrin, yn ymweld â Gardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru.En: On Monday, Emrys, Gwenllian, and Catrin visited the Gardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru.Cy: Roedd yr haul yn tywynnu'n dyner, goleuo'r blodau lliwgar a choed yn siglo yn y gwynt ysgafn.En: The sun was shining gently, illuminating the colorful flowers and trees swaying in the light wind.Cy: Roedd Gwenllian wedi trefnu'r trîp perffaith i fwynhau picnic heddychlon yn hwyr y gwanwyn.En: Gwenllian had arranged the perfect trip to enjoy a peaceful picnic late in the spring.Cy: Yn harbwr eichdalus, roedd Emrys yn chwilfrydig gydag ei gamera yn darganfod y bywyd gwyllt a oedd yn byw yn y gerddi.En: In the sheltered haven, Emrys was curious with his camera, discovering the wildlife that lived in the gardens.Cy: Yn ystod ei dro amgylch y llyn a'r llwybrau graeanog, roedd ei bys yn barod i wasgu'r botwm saethu yn chwilio am yr llun perffaith.En: During his stroll around the lake and the gravel paths, his finger was ready to press the shutter button in search of the perfect picture.Cy: Tra roedd Gwenllian yn lledu'r blanced picnic ar y glaswellt meddal, teimlodd Emrys wasgfa golau ar ei ysgwydd.En: While Gwenllian was spreading the picnic blanket on the soft grass, Emrys felt a light squeeze on his shoulder.Cy: Roedd y seagull twp, enwog am ei garu bwyd, wedi glanio wrth ei ôl.En: A cheeky seagull, famous for its love of food, had landed behind him.Cy: Yn sydyn, gyda gwth crochi wedi'i lygaid ar ypecyn clawr Emrys.En: Suddenly, with a squawking shove, it had its eyes on Emrys's sandwich.Cy: I fyny yn yr awyr aeth y sandwich blasus, ac y seagull twyllodrus oedd a gweld y synnodd.En: Up into the air went the tasty sandwich, and the mischievous seagull was seen.Cy: "Catrin!En: "Catrin!"Cy: " gwaeddodd Gwenllian mewn rhwystredigaeth.En: shouted Gwenllian in frustration.Cy: Catrin, sy'n gweithio ar y gerddi fel cadwraig hynaws gyda gwybodaeth garw am adar a byd natur, daeth yn fuan i helpu i wneud trefn.En: Catrin, who works at the gardens as a kind caretaker with a strong knowledge of birds and nature, quickly came to help restore order.Cy: "O na," meddai Catrin, gan wenu.En: "Oh no," said Catrin, smiling.Cy: "Mae dwi'n ei adnabod yr aderyn hwnnw.En: "I know that bird.Cy: Mae'n un annrhefnus ond digon doniol.En: It’s a bit of a troublemaker, but quite amusing."Cy: " Aeth Catrin ati'n ddigon cyflym i geisio tawelu pethau.En: Catrin quickly set about trying to calm things down.Cy: Tra roedd Gwenllian yn gorfod amddiffyn y picnic hunan, rhedegodd Emrys ar ôl y seagull, ei gamera yn barod.En: While Gwenllian had to defend the picnic herself, Emrys ran after the seagull, his camera at the ready.Cy: Hwn oedd cyfle Emrys i ddogfennu'r olygfa anhygoel hon, ac roedd yn gyffrous am y llun unigryw a allai ddal.En: This was Emrys's chance to document this incredible scene, and he was excited about the unique picture he might capture.Cy: Gadawodd Emrys ddim ei wylltio gan y troeon annisgwyl, ond dilynodd y seagull drwy'r llwybrau blodau a phlanhigion gweithiog.En: Emrys didn’t let himself get upset by the unexpected turns but followed the seagull through the flower and busy plant paths.Cy: Yn sydyn, o fewn y foeloredd eichdalus, eiliad ddaliodd y poppeth.En: Suddenly, in the tranquil dusk, a moment captured everything.Cy: Pencoed wrth gefn ffrwydr cyffroi Emrys â chlirder dros ben roedd y llun perffaith.En: Standing back in a burst of Emrys's excitement, perfectly captured was the ideal picture.Cy: I'r diwedd, roedd Emrys wedi dal ddelwedd o'r seagull yn hofran yn yr awyr gyda'r blodau'n cynnwys y cefndir.En: In the end, Emrys had captured an image of the seagull hovering in the air with flowers decorating the background.Cy: Roedd yn llun doeth, ac Emrys roddodd shout ar y llun, gan ddal sylw'r elegant llachar a gwacter gyflymddinydd y ser.En: It was a wise picture, and Emrys shouted out about the shot, capturing the bright elegance and fleeting emptiness of the scene.Cy: Pan ddododd nôl at Gwenllian, roedd hithau'n chwerthin gyda Catrin, yn mwynhau hwyl y diwrnod.En: When he returned to Gwenllian, she was laughing with Catrin, enjoying the day’s fun.Cy: Er gwnaeth y seagull rwystro ei henw hymoniad, maent pawb wedi dysgu derbyn yr annisgwyl.En: Even though the seagull had interrupted her carefully laid plans, everyone learned to embrace the unexpected.Cy: Efallai nad oedd picnic Gwenllian wedi mynd i gynllun, ond wrth fyllio'r diwrnod â chwerthin a thri'w ngaed, diawn oedd llwyddiant.En: Perhaps Gwenllian's picnic hadn’t gone according to plan, but by filling the day with laughter and new experiences, it was certainly a success.Cy: Ac i Emrys, dysgwyd mai'r trychniadau a ffynonellau annhebygol yn gallu arwain at harddwch ...
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  • Navigating Laughter: Eleri's Bold Leap into the Portsmouth Port

    Navigating Laughter: Eleri's Bold Leap into the Portsmouth Port
    Jun 3 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Navigating Laughter: Eleri's Bold Leap into the Portsmouth Port Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-03-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ym Mae'r Gwanwyn, roedd y porthladd yn brysur yn Portsmouth.En: In the Spring Bay, the port at Portsmouth was bustling.Cy: Yn y bae morforol, roedd yn llawn swyddogion mewn gwisgoedd taclus.En: In the naval bay, it was full of officers in neat uniforms.Cy: Roedd llif o bobl o gwmpas y llongau mawrion oedd wedi angori.En: There was a stream of people around the large ships that had anchored.Cy: Ar yr ochr dde o'r lawnt, roedd band yn chwarae cerddoriaeth fywiog.En: On the right side of the lawn, a band was playing lively music.Cy: Roedd Eleri, gyda'i llygaid yn disgleirio, yn edrych yn optimistaidd ar y tir mawr.En: Eleri, with her eyes shining, looked optimistically at the mainland.Cy: Roedd hi'n credu ei bod wedi cael gwahoddiad i barti cwch crand.En: She believed she had received an invitation to a grand boat party.Cy: Ei nod oedd gwneud ffrindiau newydd a chael cyfle i rwydweithio gyda phobl ddylanwadol.En: Her goal was to make new friends and have the opportunity to network with influential people.Cy: Saif ger mynedfa'r digwyddiad, ond yn fuan, roedd hi'n sylweddoli nid oedd ganddi docyn.En: She stood by the entrance to the event but soon realized she didn't have a ticket.Cy: Heb adael i hynny ei anwybyddu, penderfynodd Eleri ymuno â grŵp o swyddogion morwrol oedd yn mynd heibio iddi.En: Not letting that deter her, Eleri decided to join a group of naval officers who were passing by her.Cy: Gydag ychydig o lwc, llwyddodd i sleifio heibio'r gwarchod ac i mewn i'r porthladd.En: With a bit of luck, she managed to slip past the guard and into the port.Cy: Unwaith y tu mewn, roedd popeth yn ysblennydd.En: Once inside, everything was splendid.Cy: Roedd Siân a Gareth, dau swyddog, yn sefyll jeir nad oeddent ymhell o'r harbwr.En: Siân and Gareth, two officers, were standing not too far from the harbor.Cy: Synhwyrodd Eleri gyfle i wneud ffrindiau newydd.En: Eleri sensed an opportunity to make new friends.Cy: Yn ei brwdfrydedd, cafodd damwain ambell ddiod oddi ar ddrôr, a daeth criw o bobl at ei gilydd.En: In her enthusiasm, she accidentally bumped a few drinks off a tray, gathering a crowd of people around.Cy: Am ennyd, teimlai embarrassing.En: For a moment, she felt embarrassed.Cy: Roedd yr holl lygaid arni.En: All eyes were on her.Cy: Yn sydyn, gwelodd y sefyllfa gyda diffyg parch.En: Suddenly, she saw the situation with a lack of seriousness.Cy: Gwên chwareus a ddaeth dros ei gwep, ac dywedodd Eleri, "Wel, os na allaf gael fy ngwahodd, fe ddylen nhw wneud fel pe bai rhaid galw fi i lawr gydag trîn.En: A playful grin spread across her face, and Eleri said, "Well, if I can't get invited, they should at least act like I need to be called down with a treat."Cy: "Roedd y bobl yn y digwyddiad wedi cyd-chwerthinu.En: The people at the event burst into shared laughter.Cy: Cymerodd y tensiwn ychydig arall llacio.En: The tension eased a little.Cy: Heb amgyffred mai cysgod o wall oedd ar y dechrau, llwyddodd Eleri i newid y sefyllfa i un chwerthin dilychwin.En: Not realizing that a slip-up was the starting point, Eleri managed to turn the situation into one of unrestrained laughter.Cy: Roedd y chwerthin yn parhau, a'i gymeriad gwirioneddol oedd yn brysur i bob golwg.En: The laughter continued, and her true character was evidently thriving.Cy: Ar ôl hyn, ymunodd â'r parti fel gwirioneddol.En: After this, she joined the party properly.Cy: Dysgodd pa mor bwysig yw bod yn driw i'w hun a'i hygrededd ei hun.En: She learned how important it is to be true to herself and her own integrity.Cy: Roedd pobl yn gwerthfawrogi ei hawydd i fod ei hun—dim triciau na chamau twyllodrus.En: People appreciated her desire to be herself—no tricks or deceitful moves.Cy: Wrth edrych dros y porthladd, gyda'r machlud yn llychwino'r awyr mewn tonau oren a phinc, teimlai ganlyniadau'r diwrnod yn anghyffredin.En: Looking over the port, with the sunset glowing the sky in tones of orange and pink, she felt the day's outcomes were extraordinary.Cy: Roedd yn ddiwrnod lle dysgodd nad oedd ei hunaniaeth yn dibynnu ar barti na thrindod.En: It was a day where she learned her identity didn't depend on a party or a trio.Cy: Roeddent wedi derbyn ei wirionedd.En: They had embraced her truth.Cy: Roedd hynny'n fuddugoliaeth ynddi ei hun.En: That was a victory in itself. Vocabulary Words:bustling: brysurnaval: morforoluniforms: gwisgoeddanchored: angorimainland: tir mawrinvitation: gwahoddiadopportunity: cyflenetwork: rwydweithioinfluential: ddylanwadoldeter: anwybyddusplendid: ysblennyddharbor: harbwrenthusiasm: brwdfrydeddbumped: damwaintray: drôrembarrassed: embarrassinggrin: gwêntreat: trînlaughter: chwerthinunrestrained: dilychwinintegrity: hygrededddeceitful: twyllodrusextraordinary: anghyffredinembraced: derbynvictory: ...
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    16 mins
  • Blooming Harmony: How Creativity Brought Bodnant Alive

    Blooming Harmony: How Creativity Brought Bodnant Alive
    Jun 2 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Blooming Harmony: How Creativity Brought Bodnant Alive Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-06-02-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn gynnar yn y gwanwyn, pan roedd y blodau cyntaf ar eu hanterth yn Eryri, roedd Emrys, Carys, a Gareth yn sefyll yng nghanol tirlun enwog gardd Bodnant.En: In the early spring, when the first flowers were in full bloom in Eryri, Emrys, Carys, and Gareth stood amidst the famous landscape of Bodnant Garden.Cy: Roedd y tri yn gydweithwyr cyfarwydd, ond roedd ganddynt syniadau gwahanol am sut i drefnu yr ŵyl ganol haf sydd ar y gweill.En: The three were familiar colleagues, but they had different ideas on how to organize the upcoming midsummer festival.Cy: Roedd Emrys yn ffitheol dros ben, yn gwerthfawrogi trefn a natur.En: Emrys was very methodical, appreciating order and nature.Cy: Carys, ar y llaw arall, yn weledol a llawn dychymyg, yn angerddol dros gelf a dylunio.En: Carys, on the other hand, was visual and full of imagination, passionate about art and design.Cy: Gareth oedd yr un syml, ymarferol, gyda’i draed ar y ddaear, yn canolbwyntio ar logisteg.En: Gareth was the practical one, with his feet on the ground, focused on logistics.Cy: “Mae angen creu rhywbeth arbennig iawn,” meddai Emrys gyda golwg difrifol, “Rhaid i bawb sy’n dod deimlo’r hanes a harddwch naturiol.”En: “We need to create something very special,” said Emrys with a serious look, “Everyone who comes must feel the history and natural beauty.”Cy: “Beth am gerfluniau blodau mawr?” awgrymodd Carys, ei ochrau llygaid yn disgleirio o gyffro.En: “What about large flower sculptures?” suggested Carys, her eyes sparkling with excitement.Cy: “Cerfluniau yn braf,” atebodd Gareth, “ond syniais i na fyddai’r cei eleth modd os bydd hi’n bwrw glaw.”En: “Sculptures are nice,” replied Gareth, “but I reckon they wouldn't hold up if it rains.”Cy: Roedd y dadlau ymhlith y tri wedi parhau am oriau, bob dydd.En: The arguing among the three continued for hours every day.Cy: Pob un yn caru Bodnant yn ei ffordd ei hun.En: Each loved Bodnant in their own way.Cy: Emrys yn credu y gallai eu syniadau unedig greu rhywbeth anhygoel.En: Emrys believed that their combined ideas could create something amazing.Cy: Wrth edrych ar y flwyddyn flaenorol, penderfynodd roi cynnig ar gyfuno syniadau Carys â phriodoldeb Gareth.En: Looking at the previous year, he decided to try merging Carys' ideas with Gareth's practicality.Cy: “Gadewch i ni weithio gyda’n gilydd. Fe wnawn yn well y ffordd yma.”En: “Let's work together. We’ll do better this way.”Cy: Arholi disodli tirlun bendigedig o dan gysgod y mynyddoedd, roedd gwaith yn mynd rhagddo’n dda.En: Examining the beautiful landscape under the shadow of the mountains, work was progressing well.Cy: Roedd llwybrau wedi’u goleuo a gerddi blodau’n cyfleu storïau a chymeriadau.En: Paths were illuminated, and flower gardens conveyed stories and characters.Cy: Fodd bynnag, wrth iddynt fwrw ymlaen, daeth cymylau duon yn tua’r nos cyn y ŵyl.En: However, as they proceeded, dark clouds gathered the evening before the festival.Cy: Cwympai law trwm, a oedd yn bygwth difrodi’r setup cyfan.En: Heavy rain fell, threatening to ruin the entire setup.Cy: “Arlwywch bopeth o dan garpedi trwm a tharpau!” galwodd Gareth yn gyflym.En: “Cover everything with heavy carpets and tarps!” called out Gareth quickly.Cy: “Os gallwch chi helpu i geisio achub y cerfluniau blodau, byddai hynny’n wych!” ychwanegodd Carys.En: “If you can help save the flower sculptures, that would be great!” added Carys.Cy: Gyda’r tri yn cydweithio, cawsant bopeth wedi’i stemio ysbyrlig, ac roeddol gwir ysbryd tîm.En: With all three working together, they got everything secured swiftly, demonstrating true team spirit.Cy: Er yn wlyb llaith, dywedodd Emrys yn ddiogel, “We’ve done it together. The show must go on.”En: Though wet and damp, Emrys safely said, “We've done it together. The show must go on.”Cy: Pan gododd y haul ar ddiwrnod yr ŵyl, roedd Bodnant fel cyfanrwydd.En: When the sun rose on the festival day, Bodnant shone in its entirety.Cy: Roedd popeth yn fythgofiadwy, o’r llwyfan i’r golygfeydd wedi’u goleuo mewn gwawl gwanwyn.En: Everything was unforgettable, from the stage to the views illuminated in spring light.Cy: Edrychodd y gwesteion i fyny a meddwl mai hon oedd yr ŵyl orau a oeddent erioed wedi mynychu.En: Guests looked up and thought this was the best festival they had ever attended.Cy: Roedd Emrys, Carys, a Gareth yn drafferthu gyda’r llawenydd.En: Emrys, Carys, and Gareth were filled with joy.Cy: Dysgodd Emrys werthrwydd gydweithio a gwerthfawrogi syniadau eraill.En: Emrys learned the value of collaboration and appreciating others’ ideas.Cy: Roedd y tri wedi creu gŵyl unigryw, a oedd yn brawf ychwanegol o harddwch a hanes Gardd Bodnant.En...
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