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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.

Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia National Park, or St. Davids Cathedral? Maybe you want to speak Welsh with your grandparents from Cardiff?

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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  • Unexpected Medieval Magic: A Birthday in the Ancient Forest

    Unexpected Medieval Magic: A Birthday in the Ancient Forest
    Apr 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unexpected Medieval Magic: A Birthday in the Ancient Forest Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-04-23-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd hi'n fore hyfryd yn y gwanwyn, ac roedd coedwig hynafol Cymru yn disgleirio o dan yr haul braf.En: It was a lovely spring morning, and the ancient forest of Cymru shimmered under the warm sun.Cy: Ardal y buarth yn llawn blodau gwyllt sefyll coed derw hynafol.En: The area around the yard was filled with wildflowers standing beneath ancient oak trees.Cy: Roedd plant y wlad gyfan yn chwarae yn y llannerch hon yn y coedwig.En: Children from all over the country played in this clearing in the forest.Cy: Heddiw, roedd Gareth yno, yn pacio bocsys, yn trefnu cynllun mawr ar gyfer ei ffrind mawr, Rhys.En: Today, Gareth was there, packing boxes, arranging a grand plan for his great friend, Rhys.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn gymeriad arbennig.En: Rhys was a special character.Cy: Roedd yn angerddol am hanes, yn enwedig hanes canoloesol.En: He was passionate about history, especially medieval history.Cy: Felly, meddyliai Gareth, beth am barti pen-blwydd sy’n cyfuno’r ddau beth?En: So, thought Gareth, why not a birthday party that combines both things?Cy: Ceisio gwneud rhywbeth arbennig iawn iddo.En: Trying to do something very special for him.Cy: Gareth, yn ffrind gonest ond ychydig anisgwyl, wedi archebu cwmni adloniant.En: Gareth, an honest but somewhat unexpected friend, had booked an entertainment company.Cy: Yr oedd yn meddwl bod yno clowniaid a cerddorion, ond doedd Gareth ddim wedi derbyn y neges dangosodd mai cwmni ail-greu canoloesol oeddynt, a doedd Eleri ddim wedi sylwi ar hyn.En: He thought there would be clowns and musicians, but Gareth hadn't received the message that showed they were a medieval reenactment company, and Eleri hadn't noticed this.Cy: "Edrych ar hyn," meddai Eleri, ei llygaid ar agor wrth weld y tirlen degan.En: "Look at this," said Eleri, her eyes wide open upon seeing the toy landscape.Cy: "Rydw i'n meddwl bod rhywbeth yn anghywir yma, Gareth."En: "I think there's something wrong here, Gareth."Cy: Ond cyn i Gareth cael cyfle i esbonio, cyflwynwyd y gwir.En: But before Gareth had a chance to explain, the truth unfolded.Cy: Roedd dynion a merched mewn gwisgoedd canoloesol wedi cychwyn yn chwarae eu rôl yn llawn ymroddiad.En: Men and women in medieval costumes began playing their roles with full dedication.Cy: Roedd eu symudiadau'n berffaith, ond nad oedd yr un o'ch cynllun.En: Their movements were perfect, but none of it was part of your plan.Cy: Siaradodd un o'r actorion mewn Cymraeg Hen, "Os gwelwch yn dda, ciroldeb mochyn brith gyda'r cochyn arall," gan godi sboch; roedden nhw'n hollti pobl, a dechreuodd rhyfelau ffug ymddangosiadol ar y llannerch.En: One of the actors spoke in Old Welsh, "Please, touch the speckled pig with the other red one," raising a staff; they were dividing people, and mock battles began to appear on the clearing.Cy: Tyfodd y golygfa yn aflonyddu'n gyflym.En: The scene quickly grew chaotic.Cy: "Gareth," meddai Rhys yn chwerthin, "beth yw hyn?"En: "Gareth," said Rhys, laughing, "what is this?"Cy: "Rydw i'n meddwl fy mod wedi gwneud rhywbeth gwirion, Rhys," cyfaddefodd Gareth gyda swniog bach.En: "I think I've done something foolish, Rhys," admitted Gareth with a small chuckle.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn ansicr beth i'w wneud.En: Gareth was unsure what to do.Cy: A ddylai ymyrryd a stopio'r cyngor hirion, neu ddylai adael i'r doniol a'r hanes triw barhau?En: Should he intervene and stop the long council, or should he let the humor and true history continue?Cy: Wrth iddo feddwl, daeth un o'r marchogion at Rhys a dweud, "Ni fydd yr anghenfil yn cael y gorau arnoch chi, syr galonog!"En: As he pondered, one of the knights came to Rhys and said, "The monster won't get the better of you, brave sir!"Cy: Roedd dechrau daith arall ac roeddent yn ei ddilyn i'r 'ddraig' - gafl gafr wedi'i lliwio'n ffyrnig o bopeth.En: A new journey began, and they followed it to the 'dragon' - a goat's prong fiercely colored from everything.Cy: Cododd y sioe ar ei ben, hedfanodd Rhys yn groes rhwng munudau bron yn dreiniol o gyffro pur.En: The show gathered momentum, and Rhys flew across moments almost painfully full of pure excitement.Cy: Pan aeth popeth i ben, chwarddodd Rhys hyd yn oed fwy.En: When everything ended, Rhys laughed even more.Cy: Roedd y dydd yn llwyddiant mawr, a Gareth, yn edrych dros y dydd gyda llawn llawenydd, yn cael ei hun yn sylweddoli bod croesawu anerbyniad weithiau yn dod â'r mwynhad mwyaf.En: The day had been a great success, and Gareth, looking back over the day with full joy, found himself realizing that embracing the unexpected sometimes brought the greatest enjoyment.Cy: Ar ddiwedd y dydd, pan oedd yr haul yn diflannu, roedd Gareth yn gwybod bod rhywbeth newydd wedi dysgu.En: At the end of the day, as the sun was setting, Gareth knew he had learned ...
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  • Renewed Bonds: A Beltane Family Reunion in Cymru

    Renewed Bonds: A Beltane Family Reunion in Cymru
    Apr 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Renewed Bonds: A Beltane Family Reunion in Cymru Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-04-22-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Wrth i Haul y Gwanwyn fachludio dros fryniau deniadol Cymru, roedd Eira yn paratoi ei chartref ar gyfer noson arbennig.En: As the Spring Sun set over the enchanting hills of Cymru, Eira was preparing her home for a special night.Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn llawn sŵn adar yn canu a blodau gwylltion yn blodeuo yn lliwiau llachar.En: The air was filled with the sound of birds singing and wildflowers blooming in bright colors.Cy: Roedd Coeden Yr Haul, sef Beltane, yn agosáu, ac roedd yr amser wedi dod i ailadeiladu cwlwm teuluol oedd wedi dirywio flwyddyn gynt.En: Coeden Yr Haul, also known as Beltane, was approaching, and the time had come to rebuild a family bond that had deteriorated the year before.Cy: Yn y bwthyn bach cyfeillgar gyda phennill o geirios yn chwythu yn y gwynt mwyn, gallech glywed râl hadau yn dal i soniaru ar y byrddau cynnes pren hŷn.En: In the cozy little cottage with cherry blossoms swaying in the gentle breeze, you could hear the rattle of seeds still echoing on the warm, old wooden tables.Cy: Ar y silff oedd y lleuad las dan ei sug, ac roedd pob llwyfan yn barod ar gyfer dathliad, ond roedd cysgodion o'r gorffennol yn dal i gwmwl meddwl Eira.En: On the shelf was the blue moon under its charm, and each stage was set for celebration, yet shadows of the past still clouded Eira's mind.Cy: Roedd Eira yn gwybod fod gan ei brodyr a'i chwaer ddadleuon a thensiynau alltud ers eu cyfarfyddiad diwethaf.En: Eira knew that her brothers and sister had disagreements and tensions estranged since their last meeting.Cy: Nid oedd y maldod ynglŷn â dealltwra sydd wedi gadael yr enaid Eira gyda ofn a chynnen.En: The indulgence of misunderstanding had left Eira's soul with fear and strife.Cy: Ond roedd yn benderfynol i ddod â'r briod berdanas at ei gilydd un waith eto, y noson honno.En: But she was determined to bring the family together once more that evening.Cy: Ar ôl ymdrin â'r paratoadau olaf, gyda lanterni papur yr haul yn chwifio'n ysgafn yn y gwynt, daeth Gareth a Megan i'r bwthyn.En: After handling the final preparations, with sun paper lanterns gently swaying in the wind, Gareth and Megan arrived at the cottage.Cy: Roedd arswyd a hiraeth yn golau profiadol ar eu wynebau.En: Awe and longing were evident in their experienced faces.Cy: Croesawodd Eira nhw gyda gwenu caredig a mentyf, gan adledda'r trallod yn ei chalon.En: Eira welcomed them with a kind smile and a tender embrace, dissipating the turmoil in her heart.Cy: Wrth iddi weld cysgodion yr ymgais ar eu hwynebau, gwnaeth penderfyniad dewr.En: Seeing the shadows of attempts on their faces, she made a bold decision.Cy: Treodd y tân mawr o dan y nen A'r blaned y seren haul yn dechrau gaenu trwy ein niwl.En: She stirred the big fire under the sky And the planet the sun star began to glow through our fog.Cy: Wrth oleuo golau'n siwr neu ddarnau tân, codiodd Eira ei llais.En: As the light flickered on the wood or fire pieces, Eira raised her voice.Cy: "Megan, Gareth," dechreuodd hi, gan adael i'r hwyl lugr adael ei gwefusau.En: "Megan, Gareth," she began, letting the gentle cheer release from her lips.Cy: "Dydw i ddim eisiau cadw'r teimladau rhagorol hyn yn ein calonnau yn hwy.En: "I don't want to hold these outstanding feelings in our hearts any longer.Cy: Mae'n amser i ailgysylltu, i faddeuwch, gyda llinell lân.En: It's time to reconnect, to forgive, with a clean slate."Cy: "Gyda'r boncyffion dan y fflamau, gwyrodd y da trueni.En: With the logs under the flames, the sadness vanished.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn fyr rybuddiaeth ac yn rytu lexir cyfrin ar wadd yn Nefariad oedd hynny rhwng ei frawd a'i chwaer yn newynog am ddod o hyd i hynny.En: Gareth was momentarily cautious and stirred secret elixir greeting of nephageous bonds that lingered between his brother and sister, hungry to find it.Cy: Chwarddodd Megan yn drist, ond roedd hi eisiau amgyffred, yn aros am brofiad.En: Megan laughed sadly, but she wanted to understand, awaiting an experience.Cy: Gwnaeth hi gollwng rhyddhau o dan y diogi sydd â holl dynmae'n lùr yng ngana'r lleuad.En: She let go of the laziness that had clung to all within the moonbeam.Cy: Yn araf, dewisodd Gareth ac Megan ddau gamu ymlaen.En: Slowly, Gareth and Megan chose to step forward.Cy: Gydag edmygedd, breuddwydion oedd wedi'u cylchynu mewn dylanwad, daeth y tri ohonyn nhw i faddau i'w gilydd.En: With admiration, dreams were woven with influence, and the three of them came to forgive each other.Cy: Rhoddwyd mabwysiad y teimladau chwenthunol a chestyll mawr, pob peth rhinwedd.En: They embraced heartfelt sentiments and great resolutions, every virtue in itself.Cy: Pan oedd y tân yn ei fan phoethaf, gafaelusiasant yng ngwynt gwaith yr haul a chaniatausant i'r holl brofiadau oer rannu eu pengolch.En: When the fire ...
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    19 mins
  • Spring Awakening: Love Blossoms at Bannau Brycheiniog

    Spring Awakening: Love Blossoms at Bannau Brycheiniog
    Apr 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Spring Awakening: Love Blossoms at Bannau Brycheiniog Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-04-22-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar y bore crisp o wanwyn, roedd Gareth a Carys yn ddringo trwy lwybrau'r Bannau Brycheiniog.En: On the crisp spring morning, Gareth and Carys were climbing through the paths of the Bannau Brycheiniog.Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn fendith o laswellt glas a blodau gwyllt yn blodeuo ym mhob man.En: The air was a blessing of blue grass and wildflowers blooming everywhere.Cy: Roedd y ddau yn mwynhau'r traddodiad blynyddol hwn o grwydro.En: The two were enjoying this yearly tradition of wandering.Cy: Roedd Carys yn siapio ymlaen gyda'i steil anturus a chyffrous.En: Carys moved on with her adventurous and exciting style.Cy: Roedd pob cam yn llawen.En: Every step was joyful.Cy: Ond roedd meddyliau Gareth yn drwm.En: But Gareth's thoughts were heavy.Cy: Roedd yn rhaid i'w serch gudd tuag at Carys ddod i'r wyneb heddiw.En: His hidden affection for Carys had to come to the surface today.Cy: Roedd e wedi cynllunio siarad wrth eu hoff fan, lle mae'r dirwedd yn agor i olygfa eang o'r dyffryn.En: He had planned to speak at their favorite spot, where the landscape opens to a wide view of the valley.Cy: Fel cyrhaeddodd y ddau fan penodol, stopiodd Carys i edrych allan dros y gweundir.En: As the two reached the specific spot, Carys stopped to look out over the moorland.Cy: Roedd y golwg yn wych.En: The view was magnificent.Cy: "Dechrau haf," meddai hi mewn sillafau byr, yn anadlu'r awyr iach.En: "Beginning of summer," she said in short syllables, breathing in the fresh air.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn pendroni am ofyn, ond roedd ei galon yn curo mor gyflym fel pe bai am fynd allan o'i brest.En: Gareth pondered asking, but his heart was beating so fast it felt like it might burst out of his chest.Cy: Aeth ymlaen i ddweud, "Carys, mae rhywbeth rydw i eisiau ei ddweud..."En: He went on to say, "Carys, there's something I want to tell you..."Cy: Ond cyn y gallai orffen, cafodd eu sgwrs ei chyflawni gan synau trasigliad mân o'r clogwyn gerllaw.En: But before he could finish, their conversation was interrupted by the slight rumbling sounds of the nearby cliff.Cy: Cafodd lludw a cherrig eu hamddiffyn i'r awyr.En: Ash and stones were propelled into the air.Cy: Cymerodd Carys law Gareth, a llwyddodd y ddau i gael eu hunain yn ôl ar y llwybr mwy diogel.En: Carys took Gareth's hand, and the two managed to get themselves back onto a safer path.Cy: Roedd eu calonau'n chwifio.En: Their hearts were fluttering.Cy: "O, mae'n rhaeadr," amheuiddo Carys mewn chwerthin wrth symud nôl i ddihangfa.En: "Oh, it's a waterfall," Carys suspected with a laugh as they moved back to safety.Cy: Ond roedd y moment hwnnw, y perygl o i gilydd, wedi cyflenwi'r dewrder diffyg Gareth.En: But that moment, the danger together, had supplied Gareth with the courage he lacked.Cy: Trodd a dwedodd, "Carys, dwi wir wrth fy modd gyda ti."En: He turned and said, "Carys, I'm truly in love with you."Cy: Dyna lle, credwn.En: There it was, he believed.Cy: Wedi'i fyddio gan y llif, teimlai Gareth fel bod ei eiriau'n dal.En: Astonished by the cascade, Gareth felt as if his words were held.Cy: Sylweddolodd pwysigrwydd byw y foment.En: He realized the importance of living the moment.Cy: Edrychai Carys ato, dyna oedd ei lleisiau, fel clogwyni tawelu wedi'r storm honno, a chwarddai'n felys.En: Carys looked at him, her voice, like cliffs calming after the storm, laughed sweetly.Cy: "Wi'n falch," meddai hi, yn dal ei law yn dynn.En: "I'm glad," she said, holding his hand tightly.Cy: Roedd emyrwydd yn amlwg yn eu parod, parodrwydd i ffordd newydd.En: Determination was evident in their readiness, a readiness for a new path.Cy: Cawsant eu llwybr cartref mewn distaw nid a chwsg y galon.En: They found their way home in quietness, with the peace of the heart.Cy: Roedd llwybr newydd iddynt ill dau.En: There was a new path for both of them.Cy: Roedd bywyd wedi troi ar y clogwyn, a doedd dim angen geiriau mwyach.En: Life had turned on the cliff, and no more words were needed.Cy: Roedd y dirwedd wanwynol a newid yn yr oerfel yn datgelu gobaith newydd yn y Bannau.En: The spring landscape and the change in the cold revealed new hope in the Bannau. Vocabulary Words:crisp: crispwandering: crwydroadventurous: anturusaffection: serchmagnificent: wychpondered: pendroniinterrupted: cyflawnirumbling: trasigliadpropelled: amddiffynfluttering: chwifioastonished: wedi'i fyddiocascade: lifimportance: pwysigrwydddetermination: emyrwyddreadiness: parodrwyddpeace: chwsgrevealed: datgelumoorland: gweundirhidden: guddspecific: penodolcliff: clogwynburst: gwyndidstones: cerrigsafely: yn ddiogellaugh: chwerthinsupplied: cyflenwirealized: sylweddoloddtightly: yn dynnnew path: ffordd newyddcold: oerfel
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    16 mins
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