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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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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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  • Christmas Market Surprise and the True Gift of Family

    Christmas Market Surprise and the True Gift of Family
    Jan 5 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Christmas Market Surprise and the True Gift of Family Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-05-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Y tu ôl i lwyni blêr o golau addurnol, roedd marchnad Nadolig Caerdydd yn llawn dop o bobl yn cerdded rhwng y stondinau.En: Behind a chaotic tangle of decorative lights, the Caerdydd Christmas market was packed with people walking between the stalls.Cy: Teimlodd Rhian yr ailennill teimlad cyfarwydd o loes, yn gaeth o'r newydd i ofid am ei thad.En: Rhian felt a familiar pang of grief resurface, once again trapped in sadness about her father.Cy: Roedd gan Rhian gynlluniau i sicrhau bod ei thad, Gareth, yn profi Nadolig hyfryd.En: Rhian had plans to ensure that her father, Gareth, would experience a wonderful Christmas.Cy: Ond, ychydig wyddai hi am y storm oedd yn dod.En: But, she knew little of the storm that was coming.Cy: Gwelodd Rhian Gareth yn cerdded o’u blaenau, ei wyneb yn tywynnu dan olau’r farchnad, ond ar adegau gwelwyd cymylau tawel ar ei wyneb.En: Rhian saw Gareth walking ahead of them, his face glowing under the market lights, but sometimes clouds of worry appeared on his face.Cy: Gwenais i pan gwelais Eleri yn ymuno â'r dorf.En: I smiled when I saw Eleri join the crowd.Cy: Roedd Eleri yn ffrind wrth gefn ac yn ysbrydoliaeth.En: Eleri was a steadfast friend and an inspiration.Cy: Roedd hi'n cario’r fesur o hiwmor yr oedd Rhian yn ceisio dysgu.En: She carried the measure of humor that Rhian was trying to learn.Cy: "Dyma ni," meddai Gareth, codi ei lygaid i'r sêr plastig.En: "Here we are," said Gareth, lifting his eyes to the plastic stars.Cy: "Mae'n hyfryd, on'd ydy?En: "It's beautiful, isn't it?"Cy: " Roedd yn ceisio cadw'r gân yn wynfyd, ond roedd Rhian yn gwybod yn well.En: He tried to keep the tune joyful, but Rhian knew better.Cy: Roedd adar canu ger Eleri, yn gadael telynau o ganeuon Nadolig yn llenwi'r awyr.En: There were birds singing near Eleri, leaving strains of Christmas songs filling the air.Cy: Cafodd y sŵn ei dorri gan sŵn rhyfedd, trywanu drwy'r gimigrydd cyn iddi gyrru ffin i Rhian.En: The sound was interrupted by a strange noise, piercing through the commotion before sending a chill to Rhian.Cy: "Tad?En: "Dad?"Cy: " meddai mewn pryder.En: she said in concern.Cy: Roedd Gareth wedi colli ei gydbwysedd yn sydyn, yn dymchwel yn erbyn stondin agosaf.En: Gareth had suddenly lost his balance, collapsing against the nearest stall.Cy: Arhosodd pob symudiad, cau'r llwybrau addurno.En: Every movement stopped, closing the decorative walkways.Cy: Dychrynllyd oedd Rhian.En: Rhian was terrified.Cy: Galwodd y bàl am help, ei meddwl yn brwydro rhwng parhau gyda'u trefniadau neu newid iddi mewn amser byr.En: She called for help, her mind battling between continuing with their plans or changing them in a short time.Cy: Doedd unrhyw gynllun perffaith ddim yn bwysig mwyach.En: Any perfect plan was no longer important.Cy: Daeth Eleri at ei hochr, gan annog Rhian.En: Eleri came to her side, encouraging Rhian.Cy: "Rhaid i ni gadw'n dawel," meddai Eleri, llynu dwylo Gareth.En: "We must stay calm," said Eleri, clutching Gareth's hands.Cy: Daeth dyn yn roi cymorth cyntaf, yn cymell y dorf i ofod.En: A man came to provide first aid, urging the crowd to give them space.Cy: Gwelodd Rhian ei thad yn ei anadlu'n ddofn ac mewn poen, ond yn fyw.En: Rhian saw her father breathing deeply and in pain, but alive.Cy: Roedd hi'n amser i newid.En: It was time to change.Cy: I’r ysbyty roedd y cymorth cyntaf yn eu helpu i fynd, mewn cerbyd ambiwlans oedd â sain swnllyd.En: To the hospital, the first aiders helped them go, in an ambulance vehicle with a loud sound.Cy: Ymhen amser, roedd Gareth yn gorffwys mewn cysgu tawel.En: In time, Gareth was resting in peaceful sleep.Cy: Canfu Rhian ei hun mewn ystafell y cafodd hi ei ddal mewn meddwl, gyda llewygiad o ddiolchgarwch.En: Rhian found herself in a room, caught in thought, with a wave of gratitude.Cy: "Bysai o wedi 'i ffeindio'n ôl yma pan o'n i'n ôl ar hyn o bryd," meddai Eleri, eu calonau'n cynhesu mewn cwpanau o siocledi poeth.En: "He would have found his way back here by now," said Eleri, their hearts warmed by cups of hot chocolate.Cy: "Mae'n atgofion gyda teulu," ffrwydrodd golchiad o dagrau llawenydd neu, efallai, llesniad Rhian ar ei thir go iawn.En: "It's memories with family," burst Rhian in a wash of joyful tears or, perhaps, contentment settling on her true ground.Cy: Nid brwdfrydedd cymhellol oedd y Nadolig gorau, ond yn y gobaith cariad lle mae amser, dim ots lle’r ydyw’r sêr yn llaw euraid neu ledirlich.En: The best Christmas wasn't driven by a compulsion for excitement, but in the hope of love where time, no matter where the stars are in golden hand or leathered sky.Cy: Ymddangosodd y foment honno, gan ddarganolfod y gwir ystyr.En: At that moment, they discovered the true meaning.Cy: Gwawriodd arnynt.En: It dawned on ...
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  • Gareth and Carys: A Festive Farewell and New Year Resolutions

    Gareth and Carys: A Festive Farewell and New Year Resolutions
    Jan 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Gareth and Carys: A Festive Farewell and New Year Resolutions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-04-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd bore oer o Ionawr yn gorchuddio'r ardal breswyl gyda gŵs o eira.En: It was a cold January morning covering the residential area with a blanket of snow.Cy: Roedd y rhew yn sgleinio ar y llawr, fel pe bai'r byd wedi ei blwc ag amdo o wydr.En: The frost glistened on the ground, as if the world had been wrapped in a dome of glass.Cy: Yn nhŷ bach cyfforddus Gareth a Carys, roedd hi'n amser dweud hwyl fawr wrth y tymor Dolig a chamu ymlaen i’r Flwyddyn Newydd.En: In tŷ bach the cozy home of Gareth and Carys, it was time to bid farewell to the Christmas season and step forward into the New Year.Cy: Roedd ystafell fyw eu cartref yn orlawn ac anniben, gyda olion calonog o ŵyl y Nadolig wedi gwasgaru.En: The living room of their home was cluttered and messy, with cheerful remnants of the Christmas festival scattered about.Cy: Roedd y golau twinkle yn dal i lapio o gwmpas y goeden Nadolig fawr a oedd yn gorwedd ar y llawr.En: The twinkling lights still wrapped around the big Christmas tree that lay on the floor.Cy: “Amser i symud hyn allan,” meddai Gareth â gwen gyfarwydd.En: “Time to move this out,” said Gareth with a familiar smile.Cy: Roedd ei eiddgarwch fel tywydd heulog yn hydref.En: His eagerness was like sunny weather in autumn.Cy: "Mae angen i ni gael gwared o hon er mwyn gwneud lle ar gyfer ein haddunedau newydd," ychwanegodd Gareth, yn llawn hyder na fyddai dim problem.En: "We need to get rid of this to make room for our new resolutions," added Gareth, full of confidence that there would be no problem.Cy: Fodd bynnag, roedd y goeden Nadolig yn sefyll yn herio adnoddau'r dyn.En: However, the Christmas tree stood challenging the man’s resources.Cy: “Sut rydym ni'n mynd i'w symud hi allan o'r tŷ?” gofynnodd Carys, yn synhwyro camau peryglus dros nesaf.En: “How are we going to get it out of the house?” Carys asked, sensing dangerous steps ahead.Cy: "Efallai gallwn ei throi i'r ochr," awgrymodd Gareth, yn dechrau meddiannu rôl arweinydd optimistaidd.En: "Maybe we can turn it to the side," suggested Gareth, starting to occupy the role of optimistic leader.Cy: Carys, sy’n ystyriol ac yn bwyllog, awgrymodd wneud pethau'n rhwyddach trwy docio rhai o'r canghennau i wneud siâp culach.En: Carys, who is thoughtful and cautious, suggested making things easier by trimming some of the branches to create a narrower shape.Cy: Wrth i Gareth fentro ceisio ei ddechneg egnïol, camesgodd y goeden mewn sgìl a sialens sapian coed yn sydyn.En: As Gareth ventured to try his energetic technique, the tree shifted awkwardly and challenged the woodcutter's skills suddenly.Cy: Mae canlyniadau fel pli gollyngwn, Gwenodd Carys a gynhyrchodd pwythau methiant celwyddog, mewn llwch o nodau Nadolig.En: The results were like a dropped dish, Carys smiled and produced stitches of a false failure, in a cloud of Christmas notes.Cy: "Mae hi yma yn awgrymiant, Gareth," dywedodd Carys mewn ton bwyllog, "mae angen i ni wneud cynllun cyn gweithredu."En: “It’s here as a suggestion, Gareth," said Carys in a calm tone, "we need to plan before we act."Cy: Yn araf, dechreuodd tynnu'r canghennau allanol, gan newid wyneb y broblem.En: Slowly, she began to remove the outer branches, altering the face of the problem.Cy: Pan ddaeth y goeden i mewn i siâp newydd, defnyddiwyd y drws a’i syniadau hudol yn gynnil i'w cludo allan i'r byd.En: When the tree was shaped anew, the door and its magical ideas were subtly used to carry it out into the world.Cy: Trwy bwrpas Gareth a chyfarwyddyd doeth Carys, cafodd ond gyda bodlonrwydd y ddau.En: Through Gareth's purpose and Carys' wise guidance, they achieved satisfaction together.Cy: Ar y diwedd, wrth edrych ar y trawsnewidiad llwyddiannus, sylweddolodd Gareth.En: In the end, looking at the successful transformation, Gareth realized.Cy: Roedd dysgu pwysigrwydd o gynllun hueddu a chydymser diwedd diweddglo serch nieithriad.En: He had learned the importance of planning and coherent compliance with exceptional resolution.Cy: Roedd yn gam cyntaf tuag at flwyddyn newydd o benderfyniadau mwy doeth.En: It was the first step towards a new year of wiser decisions. Vocabulary Words:glistened: sgleiniocluttered: orlawnremnants: olioneagerness: eiddgarwchresources: adnoddaucautious: bwyllogtrimming: tocioventured: fentrotechnique: dechnegawkwardly: mewn sgìlwoodcutter: sapian coedstitches: pwythaufalse: celwyddogcloud: llwchcoherent: cydymsercompliance: cydymserexceptional: nieithriadresolution: penderyfndebfrost: rhewcheerful: calonogscattered: gwasgaruconfidence: hydersuggested: awgrymoddaltering: newidshape: siâppurpose: pwrpasguidance: cyfarwyddydsatisfaction: bodlonrwyddtransformation: trawsnewidiadwiser: doeth
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    14 mins
  • The Oak of Caerdydd: A Community's Stand for Nature

    The Oak of Caerdydd: A Community's Stand for Nature
    Jan 4 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Oak of Caerdydd: A Community's Stand for Nature Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-04-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd eira yn dillad gwyn ar strydoedd Caerdydd, a dail caled, oer y gaeaf yn canu wrth bontio rhwng y flwyddyn hen a’r newydd.En: Snow was like a white garment on the streets of Caerdydd, with the harsh, cold leaves of winter singing as they bridged the old year and the new.Cy: Ar drothwy’r flwyddyn newydd, roedd preswylwyr y gymdogaeth yn dal i fwynhau goleuadau Nadolig sy'n hongian o’r tai.En: On the eve of the new year, the neighborhood's residents continued to enjoy the Christmas lights hanging from the houses.Cy: Yn y cyffiniau, safai coeden dderw hynafol mewn parc bach, gan wyro’n urddasol dros y lawnt fechan.En: Nearby, an ancient oak tree stood in a small park, majestically bending over the small lawn.Cy: Yn y gymdogaeth hon, roedd Gwynn, ieuenctid angerddol gyda chalon fawr ar gyfer cymuned a natur.En: In this neighborhood lived Gwynn, a passionate youth with a big heart for the community and nature.Cy: Roedd Gwynn wedi dysgu bod y goeden dderw ar fin cael ei thorri i wneud lle ar gyfer datblygiad newydd.En: Gwynn had learned that the oak tree was about to be cut down to make space for new development.Cy: Roedd hyn yn drychineb i Gwynn—lle bu’r goeden yn gweithredu fel symbol o hanes ac ysbryd cymunedol i’r ardal.En: This was a disaster for Gwynn—where the tree had acted as a symbol of history and community spirit for the area.Cy: "Ni allwn ganiatáu iddo ddigwydd," meddai Gwynn wrth ei ffrind agos, Mared.En: "We can't let it happen," said Gwynn to his close friend, Mared.Cy: Mae Mared yn ffrind ymarferol a medrus wrth ddeilio â phroblemau, yn aml yn helpu Gwynn gyda'i brosiectau.En: Mared is a practical and skilled friend when it comes to dealing with problems, often helping Gwynn with his projects.Cy: Roedd y syniad o weld y goeden yn diflannu yn crwydro meddwl Mared hefyd, ac am y tro cyntaf, teimlai awydd am weithredu.En: The idea of seeing the tree vanish also roamed Mared's mind, and for the first time, she felt the urge to act.Cy: "Beth am ddangos ein gwrthwynebiad?En: "How about we show our opposition?"Cy: " awgrymodd Mared.En: suggested Mared.Cy: "Gallwn ni drefnu protest a chasglu llofnodion ar ddeiseb.En: "We can organize a protest and gather signatures on a petition."Cy: "Heb oedi, dechreuodd y ddau wneud cynlluniau.En: Without delay, the two began making plans.Cy: Cyfarfododd Gwynn gyda thrigolion eraill i esbonio pwysigrwydd y goeden wrth iddynt ysgub ar grysau gwau a hetiau cynnes.En: Gwynn met with other residents to explain the importance of the tree as they swept on warm knitted sweaters and hats.Cy: Dros nos, roedd gair am eu cynllun yn lledaenu trwy’r gymdogaeth fel gwynt miniog y gaeaf.En: Overnight, word of their plan spread through the neighborhood like the sharp winter wind.Cy: Fe wnaethent addo cwrdd ger y goeden ar fore’r datgymal, dylid hi gael ei chodi.En: They promised to meet by the tree on the morning it was to be taken down.Cy: Cyrhaeddodd y bore difaolaeth.En: The fateful morning arrived.Cy: Roedd yr haul gaeafol yn codi'n araf.En: The winter sun rose slowly.Cy: Tan Gwynn a Mared a phawb arall.En: Gwynn, Mared, and everyone else were ready.Cy: Sefyllfa dawel gyda siarad bas ac ysbiwng.En: A quiet situation filled with soft chatter and anticipation.Cy: Cyn bo hir, ymunwyd â nhw gan bobl leol eraill, a hyd yn oed y papur newydd lleol a ddaeth i adrodd.En: Soon, they were joined by other locals, and even the local newspaper came to report.Cy: Roedd dathliadol eglurder a strid gan y fatran-coch.En: There was a celebratory clarity and resolve among the red-brick surroundings.Cy: Roedd y gwrthdystiad yn llwyddiant trawiadol, ac erbyn diwedd y dydd, cafodd y datblygwyr wybod am gryfder teimladau'r gymuned.En: The protest was a remarkable success, and by the end of the day, the developers were made aware of the strength of the community's feelings.Cy: Penderfynodd y datblygwyr ailwampio'r cynlluniau i sicrhau y gallai'r dderw 'beserf gael aros.En: The developers decided to revamp the plans to ensure the oak tree could remain.Cy: Wrth edrych ar y goeden dderw, gyda chalonau llawn balchder, dysgodd Gwynn ei fod yn bosibl newid pethau gyda chydweithrediad.En: Looking at the oak tree, with hearts full of pride, Gwynn learned that it was possible to change things through cooperation.Cy: Roedd Mared yn gweld bod y merch a oedd wedi canolbwyntio ar logiadau a phenderfyniadau beenllog nawr wedi darganfod cariad amactifiaeth ei hun.En: Mared saw that the girl who had focused on reports and decisive meetings had now discovered her own love for activism.Cy: Dros amser, byddai'r goeden dderw yn parhau i sefyll yn gadarn, yn dreiddio hanes newydd, yn gwasanaethu fel atgof i'r gymuned a dieithrwyr bod llais unigolion, wedi uno, yn gallu symud ...
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    16 mins
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