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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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  • Unveiling The Shard: Gwyneth's Discovery of London’s Hidden Past

    Unveiling The Shard: Gwyneth's Discovery of London’s Hidden Past
    Jan 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unveiling The Shard: Gwyneth's Discovery of London’s Hidden Past Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-09-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar noson oer yn nhŷ Gaer, roedd Gwyneth yn sefyll ar y llawr uchaf o The Shard, Llundain.En: On a cold night at tŷ Gaer, Gwyneth was standing on the top floor of The Shard, London.Cy: Roedd hi'n hoffi'r ffordd y golau gwan ganu ar wydr hynod yr adeilad.En: She liked the way the dim light played on the building's remarkable glass.Cy: Pan oedd y dref isod yn pwysleisio'n dawel dan dwmffurf eira, roedd ei llygaid yn edrych gyda chwilfrydedd artistig.En: When the city below was quietly outlined under a blanket of snow, her eyes gazed with artistic curiosity.Cy: Wrth fynd yn agosach at enghraifft arbennig o wneuthuriad di-weladwy ar y gwydr sgleiniog, sylwodd ar neges guddiedig.En: As she moved closer to a special example of invisible craftsmanship on the shiny glass, she noticed a hidden message.Cy: Roedd yr arysgrif yn ymddangos fel pe bai ar gyfer hi yn unig: "Hanes cudd yr eglurha, Gwyneth."En: The inscription seemed meant just for her: “Hanes cudd yr eglurha, Gwyneth.”Cy: Gwyneth, awyddus i ddeall hanes cudd The Shard, oedd dan ei ffrithiant.En: Eager to understand the hidden history of The Shard, Gwyneth was prompted by her curiosity.Cy: Roedd yr arysgrif yn amhriodol yn ei chryndod, ei chlywodd yn alwad.En: The inscription, inappropriate in its tremor, she heard as a calling.Cy: Nid oedd hi'n gwybod faint o wybodaeth oedd ar goll iddi ond roedd hi'n benderfynol o ddod o hyd iddo.En: She didn’t know how much information was missing, but she was determined to find it.Cy: Felly aeth ati i ofyn am help Rhys, hanesydd lleol gyda gwybodaeth eang am adeiladau Llundain.En: So she went to ask for help from Rhys, a local historian with extensive knowledge of London’s buildings.Cy: Dyna pryd rhyngodd Rhys, oedd yn arfer gweithiwr mewn amgueddfa gyda phenderfyniadau craff.En: That's when Rhys intervened, who was once a museum worker with keen insights.Cy: Dwedodd Rhys, “Dylen ni ofyn am gymorth Dafydd hefyd.En: Rhys said, "We should ask for Dafydd's help too.Cy: Mae'n caru posau ac mae'n bosibl ei fod yn adnabod y cod.”En: He loves puzzles and might recognize the code."Cy: Dnafer Gwenynthedd, Rhys a Dafydd o fewn llyfrgell Rhys, lle dechreuodd nhw dadblygu'r pos.En: Together, Gwyneth, Rhys, and Dafydd gathered in Rhys's library, where they began to unravel the puzzle.Cy: Wrth i'r eira syrthio y tu allan, buodd nhw yn pori drwy ddogfennau a chwilio am bwyntiau penodol.En: As the snow fell outside, they pored over documents and searched for specific points.Cy: Aethant wrth y wlad mewn llinellau, yn y pen draw, gan amgyffred syniad ar ysgrifennu'r cod.En: They moved through the lines of the country, eventually grasping an idea of what the code was about.Cy: Roedd y cod yn cyfeirio at fanylion amgaeedig o gynlluniad y Shard, y cysylltiadau hynny â phob un o hanes lleoliad y ddinas.En: The code referenced intricate details of The Shard's design, connections to the history of the city's location.Cy: Y foment pan ddeallodd Gwyneth y gyfrinach, gwyliai effaith gymhleth yw'r odl o briodoldeb hanesol yn yr adeilad modern.En: The moment Gwyneth understood the secret, she observed the complex effect as the thread of historical appropriateness wove into the modern building.Cy: Yn sefyll ar lawr uchaf hwnnw, teimlai'r ffin o'r gweinidogaeth hynafol a modern, teimlad oedd nid erioed wedi'i wynebu.En: Standing on that top floor, she felt the boundary of ancient ministry and modernity, a feeling she had never faced before.Cy: “O wow!” Blaze Gwyneth.En: “O wow!” exclaimed Gwyneth.Cy: “Rydw i'n codi'n awyddus i ddeall yn well sut mae hanes canoloesol yn clymu at ein bywyd modern.”En: “I'm eager to better understand how medieval history ties into our modern life.”Cy: Drwy'r misoedd thywyll hynny, roedd wedi cael gafael ar ei doethineb newydd – sut mae adeiladau cyfoes a'u cyfrinachau hanesyddol yn llifo i mewn i'w gilydd.En: Through those dark months, she had grasped a new wisdom — how contemporary buildings and their historical secrets flow into each other.Cy: Yn sydyn, darganfuodd Gwyneth nad oedd hanes yn y cyrhaedd y cof i gadw'r gwelltyn ond ysbrydoliaeth ar gyfer treftadaeth rif darostyngedig i lawenydd a drygioni.En: Suddenly, Gwyneth discovered that history wasn’t just a memory to keep the past but inspiration for heritage subject to both joy and sorrow.Cy: Roedd y byd fel pe baen ymgeinio at ei gilydd, gan ddangos pethau newydd am dro.En: The world seemed to conspire together, revealing new things over time.Cy: Wedi taro'r datblygu, dechreuodd Gwyneth gwestiynu a oedd y blynyddoedd hŷn wedi cuddio mwy o gyffro'r waith nag enillodd hi.En: Having struck upon the discovery, Gwyneth began to question whether the older years had hidden more of the excitement of work ...
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  • Embrace the Blizzard: A Family's Journey to Togetherness

    Embrace the Blizzard: A Family's Journey to Togetherness
    Jan 9 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Embrace the Blizzard: A Family's Journey to Togetherness Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-09-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd y gwynt yn chwythu'n oer dros Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri, a roddodd fyd hudolus i gefn gwlad talcen chwiw, a oedd wedi'i orchuddio gan haen newydd o eira.En: The wind was blowing cold over the Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri (Snowdonia National Park), giving an enchanting world to the rugged countryside, covered by a new layer of snow.Cy: Roedd Gareth, Megan, a'u merch fach Siân yn sefyll ar ddechrau llwybr troed yn barod am dro teuluol.En: Gareth, Megan, and their little daughter Siân stood at the start of a footpath, ready for a family walk.Cy: Roedd goleuni'r dydd yn dechrau pylu, ond roedd awydd brwd i fwynhau'r cyfnod hwn gyda'i gilydd.En: The daylight was starting to fade, but there was an eager desire to enjoy this time together.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn teimlo pryder.En: Gareth felt anxiety.Cy: Ei swyddfa, ei gyfarfodydd, a'r e-byst ychwanegol, oll wedi cronni fel mynydd o gyfrifoldebau.En: His office, his meetings, and the extra emails had all piled up like a mountain of responsibilities.Cy: Ond heddiw, penderfynodd Gareth wneud rhywbeth di-arferol; gadawodd ei ffôn wrth gefn er mwyn canolbwyntio ar Megan a Siân.En: But today, Gareth decided to do something unusual; he left his backup phone to focus on Megan and Siân.Cy: Wrth ddechrau cerdded, roedd Siân yn sibrwd yn gyffrous wrth weld olion traed yn yr eira a choed pinwydd yn siglo yn y gwynt, tra'r oedd Gareth yn teimlo tensiwn yn ysgafnhau wrth iddynt gerdded ymhellach i mewn i'r goedwig.En: As they began walking, Siân whispered excitedly at the sight of footprints in the snow and pine trees swaying in the wind, while Gareth felt the tension easing as they walked further into the forest.Cy: Yn sydyn, dechreuodd yr eira ddisgyn yn fwy trwm. Roedd y gwynt yn troi'n storm.En: Suddenly, the snow began to fall more heavily. The wind turned into a storm.Cy: Roedd nerviau Gareth yn tynhau; roedd rhaid iddo arwain ei deulu i ddiogelwch.En: Gareth's nerves tightened; he had to lead his family to safety.Cy: Roedd y cof am stori heno i Siân yn rhoi iddo'r ysgogiad i gofio ei ddoethineb ei hun.En: The memory of tonight's story for Siân gave him the motivation to rely on his own wisdom.Cy: Dewisodd Gareth lwybr byr i ddod o hyd i gysgodiad o'r tymhestl.En: Gareth chose a shorter path to find shelter from the storm.Cy: Cyrhaeddodd y teulu fainc wedi'i gorchuddio gan ganghennau trwchus.En: The family reached a bench covered by thick branches.Cy: Arhoswyd yno, eu hwynebau'n las o'r oerfel, ond gyda gwres annisgwyl y teimlad o fod yn agos at ei gilydd.En: They stayed there, their faces blue from the cold, but with the unexpected warmth of the feeling of being close to each other.Cy: Roedd Megan a Siân yn chwerthin hyd yn oed wrth i'r eira sibrwd o gwmpas.En: Megan and Siân laughed even as the snow whispered around them.Cy: Doedd Gareth ddim ond yn gwrando ar y sŵn o chwerthin Siân a llais tawel Megan.En: Gareth listened only to the sound of Siân's laughter and Megan's quiet voice.Cy: Roedd yn teimlo rhywbeth o'i le o gynnesrwydd yn y funud hon.En: He felt something of warmth amiss in this moment.Cy: Yn y fan honno, addawodd i Megan ac Siân gadael iddo deithio'n amlach i uchelgaeraidd ei swydd.En: Right there, he promised Megan and Siân that he would allow himself to travel more often to the high places of his work.Cy: Pan aethpwyd adre, gyda'r eira'n parhau i lifo, roedd teimlad diogelwch newydd yn eu cŶr.En: When they went home, with the snow continuing to pour, there was a new feeling of safety in their home.Cy: Ymlaen, roedd Gareth yn gwybod bod arno angen gwneud mwy.En: Moving forward, Gareth knew he needed to do more.Cy: Roedd teulu yn bwysicach na dim.En: Family was more important than anything.Cy: Roedd y teulu'n dysgu deall y pwysigrwydd o garu a rhannu amser, hyd yn oed ar eu cyflymaf ddyddiau.En: The family learned to understand the importance of loving and sharing time, even on their busiest days.Cy: Ac wrth i'r eira'n tawelu yn y nos, roedd Gareth yn edrych iddo'r dyfodol gyda balchder yn yr hyn a enillwyd ganddynt heddiw fel teulu, hyd efallai yn wyneb blizzard o fywyd.En: And as the snow calmed in the night, Gareth looked to the future with pride in what they had gained today as a family, even perhaps in the face of life's blizzard. Vocabulary Words:enchanting: hudolusrugged: talcen chwiwfade: pylueager: awydd brwdanxiety: pryderunusual: di-arferolwhispered: sibrwdtension: tensiwneasing: ysgafnhaustorm: stormwisdom: doethinebshelter: cysgodiadbench: faincbranches: canghennaublue: glasquiet: tawelamiss: o'i lehigh places: uchelgaeraiddpour: llifopride: balchderblizzard: bywydresponsibilities: cyfrifoldebaubackup: wrth gefnfootpath: llwybr troedforest: goedwigsafety: diogelwchmotivation: ysgogiadcovered: wedi'i ...
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    14 mins
  • A Snowy Proposal: Uniting Students with Snowball Diplomacy

    A Snowy Proposal: Uniting Students with Snowball Diplomacy
    Jan 8 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Snowy Proposal: Uniting Students with Snowball Diplomacy Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-08-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae'r gaeaf wedi cyrraedd ei anterth, ac mae Ysgol Uwchradd Llanberis yn orlawn gyda myfyrwyr yn dychwelyd o'r gwyliau blwyddyn newydd.En: Winter has reached its peak, and Ysgol Uwchradd Llanberis is crowded with students returning from the New Year holidays.Cy: Eira ffres yn gorchuddio'r iard, yn disgleirio dan olau'r haul boreol.En: Fresh snow covers the yard, sparkling under the morning sun.Cy: Mae Gareth yn sefyll wrth y ffenest, ei lygaid yn canolbwyntio ar y llain wyn y tu allan.En: Gareth stands by the window, his eyes focused on the white stretch outside.Cy: Ei feddwl eisoes yn brysur gyda chynllun.En: His mind is already busy with a plan.Cy: Wrth ei ymyl, Carys a Eleri yn gwrando yn astud.En: Next to him, Carys and Eleri listen attentively.Cy: “Rhaid i ni wneud rhywbeth i godi hwyliau pawb,” meddai Gareth.En: “We need to do something to lift everyone's spirits,” says Gareth.Cy: “Beth am ornest peli eira?” Un llygad yn sgleinio gyda syniad direidus.En: “How about a snowball fight?” One eye gleaming with a mischievous idea.Cy: Yna, Carys, gyda'i hysbryd pragmataidd, yn codi llaw i stopio'r cyffro cynyddol.En: Then, Carys, with her pragmatic spirit, raises a hand to stop the growing excitement.Cy: “Ond mae Mr. Llewellyn mor llym ar hyn,” meddai hi.En: “But Mr. Llewellyn is so strict about this,” she says.Cy: “Dwyt ti ddim yn cofio'r flwyddyn ddiwethaf?”En: “Don’t you remember last year?”Cy: Mae Eleri yn cracio jôc, “Beth am i ni gael goleuadau traffig a phosayson gwirfoddol?”En: Eleri cracks a joke, “How about we get traffic lights and voluntary referees?”Cy: Mae ei hwyl yn heintus, hyd yn oed yn torri trwy boenau’r dychweliad i’r ysgol.En: Her mood is infectious, even cutting through the pains of returning to school.Cy: Ond mae Gareth yn ddifrifol.En: But Gareth is serious.Cy: “Na, mae’n rhaid i ni wneud hyn yn iawn.En: “No, we must do this right.Cy: Os allwn ni ddangos iddo mae hyn yn dda ar gyfer hwyliau'r ysgol, efallai bydd yn gwrando.”En: If we can show him this is good for the school's morale, maybe he'll listen.”Cy: Mae'r tri yn llunio eu cynllun, byrddio lawr syniadau ar amlen brwnt - rhestrau o reolau diogelwch, yr angen i roi hwb i foes y myfyrwyr, a sut allai'r ornest uno hŷn a ieuengaf yr ysgol mewn hwyl.En: The three of them draft their plan, jotting down ideas on a grubby envelope—lists of safety rules, the need to boost student morale, and how the match could unite the school’s older and younger students in fun.Cy: Mae'r tri ar y ffordd i swyddfa Mr. Llewellyn, eu calon yn curo gynt pob cam.En: They are on their way to Mr. Llewellyn's office, their hearts beating faster with every step.Cy: Mae Carys yn taflu golwg gyfareddol ar y ddwy arall, yn gobeithio bod eu geiriau'n ddigon.En: Carys casts an enchanting look at the other two, hoping their words will be enough.Cy: Yn y swyddfa, mae Mr. Llewellyn yn estyn llaw mewn cwrteisi a'i wyneb garw a'i aeliau yn codi mewn chwilfrydedd.En: In the office, Mr. Llewellyn extends a courteous hand, his rough face and eyebrows raised in curiosity.Cy: Mae Gareth yn dechrau siarad - ei lais yn hyderus, ond yn dangos parch, yn tourio'r ffuglen spincovery eu hachos.En: Gareth starts to speak—his voice confident yet respectful, navigating the fiction of their pitch.Cy: Eleri yn chwarae'r cardyn gyfrinachol, yn gwneud iddo chwerthin, striwed o ddifrif ynddo bob hyn a hyn.En: Eleri plays the secret card, making him laugh, with a streak of seriousness every now and then.Cy: Mae Mr. Llewellyn wedi cael ei synnu braidd - ei wên heb ei halltuannis uchel ar ei wyneb prin.En: Mr. Llewellyn is somewhat surprised—his smile a rare, high-untouched expression on his face.Cy: “Wel, plant, mae hwn yn syniad heriol iawn.”En: “Well, children, this is a very challenging idea.”Cy: Ar ôl moment estynedig, mae rhywbeth yn newid yn ei lygaid.En: After an extended moment, something changes in his eyes.Cy: “Pan oeddwn i’n fachgen... ie, rwy'n cofio.”En: “When I was a boy... yes, I remember.”Cy: Mae'n gwybod sut mae hyn yn teimlo.En: He knows how this feels.Cy: Ac felly, er syndod pawb, mae Mr. Llewellyn yn codi ei law mewn derbyniad.En: And so, to everyone’s surprise, Mr. Llewellyn raises his hand in acceptance.Cy: “Ar yr amod bod pob un o'ch rheolau yn cael eu dilyn, ac y bydd Gaeaf Delyn yn cadw golwg yn ffyrnig!”En: “Provided all of your rules are followed, and Gaeaf Delyn keeps a fierce watch!”Cy: Mae'r tri yn gadael swenog, eu hymdrechion yn talu ffrwyth.En: The three leave beaming, their efforts bearing fruit.Cy: Mae'r ysgol gyfan yn chwalu ag anarchiaeth gynnes.En: The whole school erupts with warm-hearted chaos.Cy: Mae gwers i bawb.En: There’s a lesson for ...
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    17 mins
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