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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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  • The New Year's Dragon Heist: Mystery in Cardiff

    The New Year's Dragon Heist: Mystery in Cardiff
    Jan 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The New Year's Dragon Heist: Mystery in Cardiff Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-01-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Canodd y cloch wrth y drws, a Gareth yn sefyll tu allan i'r orsaf heddlu yng Nghaerdydd.En: The bell rang at the door, and Gareth stood outside the police station in Cardiff.Cy: Roedd yn dal i lenwi â chyffro, er bod bore'r Flwyddyn Newydd yn codi gerfydd y dydd.En: He was still filled with excitement, despite the New Year's morning rising on the day.Cy: Roedd y dŵr tawdd o'r eira tynnwyd i mewn i'r orsaf, gan greu siâp o batrwm gwlyb ar y llawr.En: The melted water from the snow got inside the station, creating a pattern of wet shapes on the floor.Cy: Roedd golau llachar y goleuadau fflworoleuol yn bownsio oddi ar y lleithder, yn ychwanegu at y naws ddifrifol.En: The bright light of the fluorescent lamps bounced off the moisture, adding to the serious atmosphere.Cy: "Ai chi yw Gareth?En: "Are you Gareth?"Cy: " holodd Eleri, yr heddwas, yn codi ei golwg o bentwr o bapurau.En: asked Eleri, the police officer, looking up from a pile of papers.Cy: "Ydw, mam!En: "Yes, ma'am!"Cy: " atebodd Gareth, gyda gwên ar ei wyneb.En: replied Gareth, with a smile on his face.Cy: "Rwyf yma i adrodd am ddraig sydd wedi cael ei ddwyn.En: "I'm here to report a dragon that's been stolen.Cy: Mae'n statws arbennig iawn.En: It has very special status."Cy: " Dywed Rhys, oedd yn sefyll ochr-yn-ochr â Gareth, yn ysgwyd ei ben ychydig.En: Rhys, who was standing alongside Gareth, shook his head slightly.Cy: "Iawn, mae'n stori hir," meddai Rhys, yn drueni am ei ffrind.En: "Okay, it's a long story," said Rhys, feeling sorry for his friend.Cy: "Mae draig wedi cael ei dwyn?En: "A dragon has been stolen?"Cy: " holodd Eleri hebddim yn orfuddorol cnocio er ei thraivaniadau, a dal i drefnu papurau.En: asked Eleri, not overly perturbed by her daily routine, and still organizing papers.Cy: "Ydw, mae draig wedi cael ei dwyn," dywedodd Gareth, yn pwysleisio'r pwysigrwydd.En: "Yes, a dragon has been stolen," Gareth said, emphasizing the importance.Cy: "Ond nid dim ond unrhyw ddraig!En: "But not just any dragon!Cy: Mae'r un yma yn hudol, gyda chynhysgaeth o bwerau na ellir eu hesbonio.En: This one is magical, with a legacy of powers that cannot be explained."Cy: " Roedd Eleri yn siglo ei phenglog, yn gwybod bod pen-blwydd arall wedi ymweld â'r orsaf gyda stori anhygoel.En: Eleri shook her head, knowing that yet another birthday had visited the station with an incredible story.Cy: "Pa fath o bwerau mae'n siarad am?En: "What kind of powers is he talking about?"Cy: " Gareth cwrddodd â'i llygaid â llwynog o ddifrif: "Mae'n cael grym roi bywyd i bethau na fyddai'n symud fel arall!En: Gareth met her eyes with serious intent: "It has the power to give life to things that wouldn't move otherwise!"Cy: " Roedd Rhys yn edrych ar ei ffrind, a mwy anelu at deimlo'n gyfarwydd.En: Rhys looked at his friend, more inclined to feel familiar.Cy: Yn ei law Gareth, roedd dal gafael mewn papur rhwystro - map trysor wedi'i dynnu yn dlotus.En: In Gareth's hand, he still held a crumpled paper—a treasure map drawn in haste.Cy: Tynnodd Gareth y papur allan yn wyllt, yn chwifio o flaen Eleri.En: Gareth pulled out the paper eagerly, waving it in front of Eleri.Cy: "Mae hwn wedi arwain at y statws!En: "This led to the status!"Cy: " Dadleuodd Eleri wrth feddwl am hanner awr arall i fynd cyn diwedd ei sifft, ei amynedd yn prysur dirywio.En: Eleri debated with herself about half an hour to go before the end of her shift, her patience quickly waning.Cy: Ond yn union ar yr eiliad honno, roedd gwynt bach, annisgwyl, yn ysgubo'r papurau ar ei desg oddi ar y lle.En: But at that very moment, a small, unexpected wind swept the papers on her desk off the place.Cy: Eleri'n edrych arno yn syn.En: Eleri looked at it in astonishment.Cy: "Beth ddigwyddodd?En: "What happened?"Cy: " Gwên Gareth yn lledaenu eto.En: Gareth's smile spread again.Cy: "Dyna ei bŵer," dywedodd yn orlofodaeth tan극ol.En: "That's its power," he said with enthusiastic emphasis.Cy: Beth bynnag yw dyhead Eleri, fe wnaeth ei hysgaith am y wind yn rhoi argraff newydd iddi.En: Whatever Eleri's inclinations, her curiosity about the wind gave her a new impression.Cy: Rhoddodd hwydd i Gareth, ond ystyriodd y sefyllfa'n annisgwyl.En: She nodded to Gareth, but considered the situation unexpected.Cy: "Iawn," dywedodd Eleri, yn dangos difrod testun.En: "Alright," Eleri said, showing a damage report.Cy: "Rydyn ni'n llenwi papur gwaith i chi.En: "We're filling out a work paper for you."Cy: " Wrth Adael, roedd Gareth yn fwy diamod nag ef wrth ymweld.En: As he left, Gareth was more detached than when he arrived.Cy: Cymerwyd yr amser hwn am yr edrychiad gyda diffodd am ein cymuneiddio er mwyn au meddwleod rhodrus.En: This time was taken for the moment with a resolve about our communication to address generous thoughts.Cy...
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  • The Glittering Quest: A New Year’s Day Mystery Solved

    The Glittering Quest: A New Year’s Day Mystery Solved
    Jan 1 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Glittering Quest: A New Year’s Day Mystery Solved Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-01-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Y bore Gwener y Flwyddyn Newydd, roedd Geraint yn canu cloch orsaf heddlu Caerdydd.En: On New Year's Friday morning, Geraint was ringing the bell at Cardiff police station.Cy: Roedd eira yn disgyn yn dawel, gan ychwanegu sglein at strydoedd y ddinas.En: Snow was falling quietly, adding a sheen to the city's streets.Cy: Roedd yr orsaf yn brysur, gyda phobl yn riportio pob fath o fân anawdurdodau yn dilyn dathliadau’r flwyddyn newydd.En: The station was busy, with people reporting all sorts of minor incidents following the New Year celebrations.Cy: "Beth alla i helpu chi heddiw?" gofynnodd Carys, swyddog heddlu siriol gyda gwyneb croesiog, wrth weld Geraint.En: "How can I help you today?" asked Carys, a cheerful police officer with a friendly face, upon seeing Geraint.Cy: Roedd hi'n eistedd y tu ôl i ychydig o bapurau ar ei desg.En: She was sitting behind a few papers on her desk.Cy: "Mae fy anrheg Nadolig wedi mynd ar goll," meddai Geraint, gan grafu ei ben.En: "My Christmas gift has gone missing," Geraint said, scratching his head.Cy: Roedd ei wallt yn dal i fod â gliter y noson cynt.En: His hair was still sprinkled with glitter from the night before.Cy: "Eira, dyma fy ffrind, cer wrth fy ochr," cyflwynodd Geraint, wrth Eira, ei ffrind amyneddgar iawn a oedd wedi clywed stori Geraint o flaen llaw.En: "Eira, this is my friend, step beside me," Geraint introduced Eira, his very patient friend who had heard Geraint's story beforehand.Cy: "Mae o'n werthfawr iawn. Anrheg i fy nith fach yw hi.En: "It's very valuable. It's a gift for my little niece.Cy: Mae hi'n dod draw heddiw, a dwi methu dod o hyd iddi," ychwanegodd Geraint gyda phryder yn ei lais.En: She's coming over today, and I can't find it," added Geraint with worry in his voice.Cy: "Pam lai oeddet ti’n edrych y tro cyntaf?" holodd Eira, gan ei wybod o’n meddwl ofalus.En: "Why didn't you check the first time?" asked Eira, knowing him to be thoughtful.Cy: Ond, mewn ychydig funudau o sgwrsio, sylweddolodd Carys wrth glywed hanes Geraint am ddiwmod cynt.En: But, within a few minutes of conversation, Carys realized upon hearing Geraint's story from the day before.Cy: "Beth am rannu’r hyn wnest ti neithiwr? Efallai y bydd hynny'n ein helpu i ddod o hyd i'r anrheg," cynigiodd Carys.En: "What about sharing what you did last night? Maybe that will help us find the gift," suggested Carys.Cy: Esboniodd Geraint sut ar nos Galan mae popeth wedi cymryd tro swnllyd, roedd ei gŵn bach, Macsen, yn rhedeg o gwmpas yn hapus gyda'r bocs mawr—y bocs anrheg!En: Geraint explained how on New Year's Eve everything went a bit wild, his little dog, Macsen, was happily running around with the big box—the gift box!Cy: Roedd Geraint wedi bachu'r bocs a gosod i lawr, yn meddwl ei fod yn saff.En: Geraint had grabbed the box and set it down, thinking it was safe.Cy: "Macsen hoffi rhocedau Roman?" gofynnodd Carys yn chwerthin.En: "Macsen likes Roman candles?" asked Carys, laughing.Cy: Dyna pryd y tarodd yr syniad Pawr i Eira a Carys.En: That's when the idea struck both Eira and Carys.Cy: "A oeddet ti'n ceisio cuddio'r anrheg o flaen Macsen?" gofynnodd Eira, ei synnwyr wilns yn ticio.En: "Were you trying to hide the gift from Macsen?" asked Eira, her intuition clicking.Cy: "Siarad y car," meddai Carys, yn awgrymu Geraint i wirio’r bŵt ei gar.En: "Check the car," said Carys, suggesting Geraint to check his car's boot.Cy: Roedd yr ysbrydoliaeth yn cyflyrru ar ei lwybrau cof.En: The inspiration jogged his memory.Cy: Geraint codi ar ei draed yn sydyn, yn rhedeg allan at yr allanfa.En: Geraint jumped to his feet suddenly, running out to the exit.Cy: Yn agor breichiau'r bŵt, wedyn, yr iardydd wedi'i mawr, roedd y bocs enfawr yno.En: Opening the boot's embrace, then, amidst the large courtyard, there was the huge box.Cy: Roedd yno gyd o hyd, diangen.En: It was still there, untouched.Cy: Chwerthodd Geraint, lwsog am hwyl ar ei ben ei hun, gan cludo’r cyhoedd saff ei wyneb,En: Geraint laughed, amused at himself, as he carried the package safely in front of him.Cy: "Mae'r caca yn dal drws nesaf," ei gyflwynodd Carys, yn chwerthin gan agor pen bob potèl sychgrudd, "Pa sialens fyddai?"En: "The cake is still next door," Carys remarked, laughing while opening the lid of every dry bottle, "What a challenge would that be?"Cy: "Ni fydd noledd nesaf," roedd Eira yn gwgu, ei dreigliadau'r gwynebergwn.En: "There will be no next time," Eira frowned, her eyebrows raised slightly.Cy: Gan lansiog gafael yn anrhegoedd a'i ddiolch i Carys ac Eira, roedd fath oedd sefydlog.En: Grabbing hold of the gifts and thanking Carys and Eira, it was finally settled.Cy: Feillo'r mudiad gwna ddall tidigau, llawen, a dysgodd Geraint i gadw'n fwy trefnus o hyn ymlaen.En: The afternoon passed ...
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  • Homecoming Waves: Finding Family's Strength at Year’s Turn

    Homecoming Waves: Finding Family's Strength at Year’s Turn
    Dec 31 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Homecoming Waves: Finding Family's Strength at Year’s Turn Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-31-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar fore'r diwrnod, roedd Aberystwyth Seafront yn gwisgo ei wisg gaeafol gorau.En: On the morning of the day, Aberystwyth Seafront was wearing its best winter clothes.Cy: Roedd y gwynt yn chwibanu drwy'r tonnau, gan gysylltu'r môr a'r tir â chasgenni o ewyn gwyn.En: The wind was whistling through the waves, connecting the sea and the land with barrels of white foam.Cy: Roedd y stryd yn byw gyda golau wrth i'r promynad ddisgleirio fel sêr ar wyneb y dŵr.En: The street was alive with light as the promenade sparkled like stars on the surface of the water.Cy: Dylan, gyda'i ben wedi llawn meddyliau, cerdded lawr y promenâd.En: Dylan, with his head full of thoughts, walked down the promenade.Cy: Wedi dychwelyd o Awstralia ar ôl blynyddoedd, roedd ei galon yn teimlo'n llanoi gyda chynnwrf a phryder.En: Having returned from Australia after years, his heart felt filled with excitement and anxiety.Cy: "A fyddaf byth yn teimlo cartref fel o'r blaen?En: "Will I ever feel at home like before?"Cy: " meddyliodd wrth iddo edrych allan ar y bae.En: he thought as he looked out at the bay.Cy: "Hei, Dylan!En: "Hey, Dylan!"Cy: " gwaeddodd llais cyfarwydd.En: shouted a familiar voice.Cy: Roedd Eira, ei chwaer iau, yn ei gwahodd i ymuno â'r dorf.En: It was Eira, his younger sister, inviting him to join the crowd.Cy: Roedd hi'n dal dwylo Llewellyn, eu taid, oedd yn syllu allan at gylch cyntaf y tonnau.En: She was holding hands with Llewellyn, their grandfather, who was gazing out at the first ring of the waves.Cy: Roedd y môr wedi edrych ar Llewellyn dros y degawdau.En: The sea had watched over Llewellyn over the decades.Cy: "Dewch adref, Dy," meddai Llewellyn, ei lais yn drwchus ac yn llonydd fel y don sydd newydd dorri.En: "Come home, Dy," said Llewellyn, his voice thick and calm like the wave that has just broken.Cy: Nid oedd angen gormod o eiriau ar Llewellyn, roedd ei bresenoldeb yn anllythrennol o gryfder.En: Llewellyn didn't need many words; his presence was an unspoken strength.Cy: Roedd Eira yn dilyn, "Mae'n hen amser cael cyfarfod teuluol.En: Eira followed, "It's high time for a family gathering.Cy: Mae'r flwyddyn newydd bob amser yn ddechrau newydd.En: The new year is always a new beginning."Cy: "Pan agosodd hanner nos, dododd Dylan wawd i'r ochr a chynigiodd ei law.En: As midnight approached, Dylan set aside his mockery and offered his hand.Cy: Roedd eu dwylo yn uno mewn cylch cynnes, amlochrog o gariad.En: Their hands united in a warm circle, multifaceted with love.Cy: Wrth i'r oriawr daro canol nos, dechrau'r dorf ganu "Auld Lang Syne," a theimlodd Dylan fflachiad o ryddhad.En: As the clock struck midnight, the crowd began singing "Auld Lang Syne," and Dylan felt a flash of relief.Cy: “Dw i’n teimlo’n estron weithiau,” gwaeddodd Dylan yn uchel, ei lais yn cael ei gario dros y tonnau.En: "I feel like a stranger sometimes," shouted Dylan, his voice carried over the waves.Cy: Eira gwasgu'n dyner ei law.En: Eira gently squeezed his hand.Cy: “Mae teulu yma i chi bob amser, Dy,” meddai wrthym, "dim ots lle rydych chi wedi bod.En: “Family is always here for you, Dy,” she said, "no matter where you have been.Cy: Mae'r boncyff teuluol yn rhy gryf i gael ei ddinistrio.En: The family tree is too strong to be destroyed."Cy: "Gyda chynnesder Eira a doethineb Llewellyn yn gwibio trwy ei enaid, teimlodd Dylan fod yr ymbarel teuluol wedi dwyn ef yn ol i gartref.En: With Eira's warmth and Llewellyn's wisdom rushing through his soul, Dylan felt that the family umbrella had brought him back home.Cy: Nid y lle oedd yn gwneud i le deimlo fel cartref, ond y bobl oedd yno gydag ef.En: It wasn't the place that made it feel like home, but the people who were there with him.Cy: Roedd y cyfan yn mynd a dod â’r tonnau yn y tywyllwch.En: Everything came and went with the waves in the darkness.Cy: Roedd y môr, fel amser, yn symud yn gyson, ond roedd y teulu yn dal dros amser.En: The sea, like time, moved constantly, but the family held on over time.Cy: Roedd Dylan o'r diwedd yn ei le, ei wreiddiau ynghlwm fel y môr a’r tir yn cyflwyno’r addewidion newydd o’r flwyddyn sydd i ddod.En: Finally, Dylan was in his place, his roots intertwined as the sea and the land presented the new promises of the year to come. Vocabulary Words:whistling: chwibanupromenade: promynadsparkled: disgleirioanxiety: pryderfamiliar: cyfarwyddgazing: sylluunspoken: anllythrennolmockery: wawdmultifaceted: amlochrogrelief: fflachiadstranger: estrongently: dynersqueezed: gwasguumbrella: ymbarelintertwined: ynghlwmdecades: degawdaucalm: llonyddstrength: cryfderroots: wreiddiaubarrels: chasgennifoam: ewynwaves: tonnausurface: wynebbay: baeapproached: agosoddcarried: cael ei gariowisdom: doethinebconstantly: yn gysonbeginning: ...
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