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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.

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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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  • Spring Awakening: Rhys's Journey from Isolation to Community

    Spring Awakening: Rhys's Journey from Isolation to Community
    Mar 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Spring Awakening: Rhys's Journey from Isolation to Community Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-03-22-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mewn cymdogaeth dawel yng Nghymru, roedd Rhys yn byw.En: In a quiet neighborhood in Cymru, Rhys lived.Cy: Mae'n ddyn canol oed doeth, ond yn brifo'n wael o frech y goes.En: He is a wise middle-aged man, but he suffers badly from a leg rash.Cy: Y gwanwyn oedd hi, ac roedd y cymdogaeth o dan flodau ceirios pinc a byrddau llawn llawenydd gwanwynol.En: It was spring, and the neighborhood was under pink cherry blossoms and tables full of springtime joy.Cy: Rhys arfer bod yn weithgar.En: Rhys used to be active.Cy: Bob dydd, roedd e'n cerdded y palmentydd rhwng y tai cyfeillgar ac yn siarad â'r cymdogion.En: Every day, he would walk the pavements between the friendly houses and talk with the neighbors.Cy: Ond bellach, yng nghwmni’r drysni, roedd ganddo gewyll cragen ei hun.En: But now, in the company of chaos, he had his own shell cage.Cy: Roedd cyfres o deimladau newydd yn tyfu.En: A series of new feelings were growing.Cy: Swildod, unigedd, a thywyllwch.En: Shyness, loneliness, and darkness.Cy: Roedd e'n dal ei law ar gefn cadair ei dŷ.En: He was holding his hand on the back of a chair in his house.Cy: Gwnaeth y cymdogion, Eira a Dylan, weld tân newidiol Rhys.En: Eira and Dylan, the neighbors, saw the changing fire in Rhys.Cy: Roedd Eira yn garedig ac yn rhannu ei chwerthin gyda phawb.En: Eira was kind and shared her laughter with everyone.Cy: Roedd Dylan yn hwylus a gweithgar.En: Dylan was handy and active.Cy: Cyfansoddodd y pâr gynllun.En: The pair composed a plan.Cy: Rhoddont nodyn ar drws Rhys, gan gynnig help.En: They placed a note on Rhys's door, offering help.Cy: Un diwrnod braf, gwenai'r haul a choronir y strydoedd â golau melyn cynnes.En: One fine day, the sun smiled and crowned the streets with warm yellow light.Cy: Roedd Rhys mewn dau feddwl; a ddylai dderbyn eu help a bod yn rhan o'r gymuned eto, neu aros i lawr gyda'i frychau a cholledrwydd?En: Rhys was in two minds; should he accept their help and be part of the community again, or stay down with his blemishes and isolation?Cy: Gyda'r nos, daeth Rhys i bwynt penderfynol.En: In the evening, Rhys reached a decisive point.Cy: Yn y pellter, gallai glywed sŵn parti cymdogion, lle’r cynhaliwyd cyfarfod gwanwyn.En: In the distance, he could hear the sound of a neighbors' party, where the spring gathering was held.Cy: Aeth y calonnau yn uchel mewn llawenydd yno.En: The hearts there were high with joy.Cy: Cerddodd Eira a Dylan at ddrws Rhys.En: Eira and Dylan walked to Rhys's door.Cy: "Rhys," meddent, "dewch gyda ni. Bydd amser bendigedig gennym ni."En: "Rhys," they said, "come with us. We will have a wonderful time."Cy: Gwên fach a welais ar wyneb Rhys.En: A small smile appeared on Rhys's face.Cy: Agorodd y drws a chymryd ei gam cyntaf o'r tywyllwch i'r golau.En: He opened the door and took his first step from the darkness into the light.Cy: Cymerodd law Dylan, a pharod aeth ymlaen.En: He took Dylan's hand, and ready, he moved forward.Cy: Tra oedd yn y cyfarfod, roedd Rhys wrth ei fodd.En: While at the gathering, Rhys was delighted.Cy: Roedd pobl yn cyfarch.En: People greeted him.Cy: Gwneid hwyl gyda sgwrs.En: Fun was had with conversation.Cy: Teimlai Rhys ei bod hi'n lletygar dod yn ôl.En: Rhys felt welcomed back.Cy: Ar derfyn y noson, aeth Rhys yn ôl adref.En: At the end of the evening, Rhys went back home.Cy: Roedd e'n gwybod bod ganddo gymuned a ffrindiau.En: He knew he had a community and friends.Cy: Roedd e wedi dysgu nad yw derbyn help yn arwydd o wendid.En: He had learned that accepting help is not a sign of weakness.Cy: Mewn gwirionedd, mahoneddu elwa o gryfder.En: In fact, it strengthens one’s benefit.Cy: Roedd bywyd yn dychwelyd, ac felly hefyd ei hapusrwydd.En: Life was returning, and so was his happiness.Cy: Cawer gwanwyn newydd ei wraidd dros y gerddi.En: A new spring had taken root over the gardens.Cy: Roedd goresgyn ei bryderon yn cynnig Rhys gwell hadau o obaith.En: Overcoming his worries offered Rhys better seeds of hope.Cy: Roedd yn edrych ymlaen at ddiwrnodau lawer cyn mynd ewch nawr gyda'i gymdogion gwerthfawr.En: He looked forward to many days ahead with his cherished neighbors. Vocabulary Words:quiet: tawelneighborhood: cymdogaethmiddle-aged: canol oedrash: brechpavements: palmentyddchaos: drysnishell: cragenshyness: swildodloneliness: unigedddarkness: tywyllwchkind: caredigplan: cynllunnote: nodyndecisive: penderfynoldistance: pellterparty: partigathering: cyfarfodwonderful: bendigedigdelighted: wrth ei foddgreeted: cyfarchconversation: sgwrswelcomed: lletygarweakness: gwendidbenefit: elwahappiness: hapusrwyddspring: gwanwynhope: gobaithcherished: gwerthfawractive: weithgarhandy: hwylus
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    16 mins
  • Blooming Bonds: A School's Journey to Charity Success

    Blooming Bonds: A School's Journey to Charity Success
    Mar 22 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Blooming Bonds: A School's Journey to Charity Success Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-03-22-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Pan oedd blodau ceirios yn dechrau blodeuo yng Nghaerdydd, a’r haul cynnar o wanwyn yn cynhesu’r strydoedd, roedd Ysgol Uwchradd Gymraeg Glantâf yn prysur baratoi ar gyfer digwyddiad elusennol tyngedfennol.En: When the cherry blossoms began to bloom in Caerdydd, and the early spring sun warmed the streets, Ysgol Uwchradd Gymraeg Glantâf was busy preparing for a pivotal charity event.Cy: Yn ganolbwynt yr ymdrechion brwd hyn oedd Gareth, disgybl uchelgeisiol ac arweinydd brwd pwyllgor digwyddiad elusennol yr ysgol.En: At the center of this enthusiastic effort was Gareth, an ambitious student and the eager leader of the school's charity event committee.Cy: "Rhaid i'r digwyddiad yma fod yn lwyddiant," meddai Gareth wrth Cerys, ei ffrind o blentyndod.En: "This event must be a success," said Gareth to Cerys, his childhood friend.Cy: Roedd Cerys yn fwy hamddenol, ond yn hollol gefnogol.En: Cerys was more relaxed but completely supportive.Cy: Roedd hi wrth ei bodd yn helpu Gareth i gynllunio a threfnu.En: She loved helping Gareth plan and organize.Cy: "Bydd popeth yn iawn, Gareth.En: "Everything will be fine, Gareth.Cy: Dim ond angen ychydig o drefniadau," atebodd Cerys.En: We just need a few arrangements," replied Cerys.Cy: Ond nid oedd popeth mor syml chwaith.En: But not everything was so simple either.Cy: Roedd Eira, myfyrwraig arall, yn amheus am bob un o benderfyniadau Gareth.En: Eira, another student, was skeptical about every one of Gareth's decisions.Cy: "Sut gewn ni hyn yn llwyddo?En: "How are we going to make this succeed?"Cy: " holodd Eira mewn trallwysdra un tro, "Oes gennym ni ddigon o bobl i helpu?En: asked Eira in exasperation one time, "Do we have enough people to help?"Cy: "Yn gwybod fod hi'n ei chael hi'n anodd cael pobl i gredu ynddo, penderfynodd Gareth ehangu’r grŵp.En: Knowing he found it difficult to get people to believe in him, Gareth decided to expand the group.Cy: Aeth at fwy o fyfyrwyr, gan gynnwys Eira, i ddirprwyo tasgau allweddol.En: He approached more students, including Eira, to delegate key tasks.Cy: “Maen nhw angen arweiniad," meddai Gareth wrth Eira, "byddai'n wych pe baet ti'n gallu cymryd cyfrifoldeb am drefnu’r cerddoriaeth.En: "They need guidance," Gareth told Eira, "it would be great if you could take responsibility for organizing the music."Cy: "Cytunodd Eira yn anfoddog, ond gyda’r edmygedd cyntaf o sgiliau Gareth, roedd hi’n dechrau teimlo yn fwy hyderus yn ei swyddogaeth.En: Eira agreed reluctantly, but with the first admiration for Gareth's skills, she began to feel more confident in her role.Cy: Gydag ymdrech gydweithredol, roedd y pwyllgor yn dod yn fyw, a’r cynlluniau ar gyfer y digwyddiad yn dechrau cymryd siap.En: With a cooperative effort, the committee came alive, and the plans for the event started to take shape.Cy: Ar ddiwrnod y digwyddiad, plygiadau annisgwyl goddwr i’r wyneb.En: On the day of the event, unexpected obstacles emerged.Cy: Roedd y lleoliad wedi cael ei drwmgwado gan anghytundeb annisgwyl o fewn awr i ddechrau’r digwyddiad.En: The venue had been compromised by an unforeseen disagreement within an hour of the event's start.Cy: Pan wnaeth Gareth weld y llongddrylliad o gynlluniau, roedd yr amser wedi dod i’w herio.En: When Gareth saw the wreckage of the plans, the time had come to challenge him.Cy: “Rydym yn rhaid ni symud fan hyn nawr," meddai Gareth gall.En: "We have to move right now," Gareth said calmly.Cy: Galwodd pawb at ei gilydd, gan aildrefnu’r lleoliad mewn llawenydd prysur.En: He called everyone together, rearranging the venue in a flurry of activity.Cy: “Pawb, daliwch ati!En: "Everyone, keep going!Cy: Gydag ychydig o ryfeddod y gallwn ni wneud iddo weithio.En: With a bit of wonder, we can make it work."Cy: ”Rhoddodd Cerys oriau diwedd i dain planhigion tâl, tra roedd Eira’n helpu i ymdrin a’r goleuadau.En: Cerys spent the last hours arranging decorative plants, while Eira helped manage the lighting.Cy: Yn awr faith maes o’n gweithredu ble-ni-dorri, y digwyddiad aeth ymlaen fel a gobeithiwyd.En: Now, where plans met action, the event proceeded as hoped.Cy: Goleuon lliw yn llachio’r nos, yn rhoi bywyd newydd i’r lleoliad.En: Colorful lights illuminated the night, giving new life to the venue.Cy: Cannoedd yn bresennol wedi syfrdanu a chafodd y digwyddiad casgliad hardd.En: Hundreds in attendance were stunned, and the event concluded beautifully.Cy: Roedd yn llwyddo i godi arian ar gyfer y pwrpas da, a chreu argraff barhaol yn y gymuned ysgol.En: It succeeded in raising money for the good cause and left a lasting impression on the school community.Cy: “Diolch i chi gyd,” medde Gareth gyda llawenydd i’w dîm, “heb eich cymorth chi, ni fyddem wedi gwneud hyn yn bosibl.En: "Thank ...
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    19 mins
  • Cymru Colors: Aled's Journey to Artistic Confidence

    Cymru Colors: Aled's Journey to Artistic Confidence
    Mar 21 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Cymru Colors: Aled's Journey to Artistic Confidence Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-03-21-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mewn dinas gyffrous, canol dinas metropol, roedd Aled yn cerdded i Ganolfan Siopa Dewi Sant.En: In an exciting city, in the heart of a metropolitan center, Aled was walking to Canolfan Siopa Dewi Sant.Cy: Yno, roedd cystadleuaeth celf ysgol yn cael ei chynnal.En: There, a school art competition was being held.Cy: Roedd awyrgylch y lle mor fywiog, gyda baneri Gŵyl Dewi a blodau gwanwyn yn addurno'r adeilad.En: The atmosphere of the place was so lively, with Gŵyl Dewi banners and spring flowers decorating the building.Cy: Roedd Aled yn teimlo ychydig yn nerfus.En: Aled felt a bit nervous.Cy: Roedd yn wynebu'r awydd i ennill y gystadleuaeth er mwyn gwneud ei deulu'n falch.En: He was driven by the desire to win the competition to make his family proud.Cy: Roedd gan Aled dalent arbennig yn yr ardal gelfyddydol, ond roedd yn amau ei hun weithiau, yn enwedig pan oedd yn cymharu ei hun â Carys, sef y ferch oedd yn debygol o ennill.En: Aled had a special talent in the artistic field, but he sometimes doubted himself, especially when he compared himself to Carys, the girl likely to win.Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd Aled, gwelodd ei ffrind, Gwenllian.En: When Aled arrived, he saw his friend, Gwenllian.Cy: Roedd hi'n rhoi gwên iddi ac yn ei annog, "Paid â phoeni, Aled.En: She gave him a smile and encouraged him, "Don't worry, Aled.Cy: Ti'n gallu gwneud e.En: You can do it."Cy: " Er bod geiriau Gwenllian yn galonogol, roedd Aled yn dal i deimlo'r pwysau.En: Although Gwenllian's words were comforting, Aled still felt the pressure.Cy: Yn sydyn, roedd damwain!En: Suddenly, there was an accident!Cy: Roedd ei ganfas wedi'i sgriwio ar y llawr.En: His canvas was ruined on the floor.Cy: Roedd Aled yn teimlo galw am drafferth, ac roedd ei galon yn tynhau.En: Aled felt a call for trouble, and his heart tightened.Cy: Roedd popeth yn edrych ar ben.En: Everything seemed over.Cy: Yn hytrach nag ildio, penderfynodd Aled ddechrau o'r dechrau.En: Rather than giving up, Aled decided to start from scratch.Cy: Roedd ganddo lawer o ysbrydoliaeth o'r dathliadau Gŵyl Dewi diweddar.En: He had plenty of inspiration from the recent Gŵyl Dewi celebrations.Cy: Yn ei feddwl, dechreuodd lunio delweddau newydd - llwybrau gwyrdd mynyddoedd Cymru, draig rhudd yn her gyda thawelwch Hiraeth, a defaid yn pori o dan awyr fendigedig.En: In his mind, he began to craft new images—green pathways of the mountains of Cymru, a red dragon challenging with the tranquility of Hiraeth, and sheep grazing under a magnificent sky.Cy: Gyda llygaid llawn angerdd, dechreuodd paentio, gan ddefnyddio lliwiau disglair a dychymyg bywiog.En: With eyes full of passion, he began to paint, using bright colors and vibrant imagination.Cy: Roedd amser yn prysur fynd heibio, ond gyda phob brws o'r brwsh, roedd Aled yn teimlo cyswllt dyfnach â'i ddiwylliant.En: Time was quickly passing by, but with every stroke of the brush, Aled felt a deeper connection to his culture.Cy: Daeth yr amser i gyflwyno'r darluniau.En: The time came to present the paintings.Cy: Roedd y waliau'n llawn delweddau bendigedig, ond roedd ei lun yn sefyll allan, yn llawn o ysbryd Cymru, mor fywiog â'r diwrnod ei hun.En: The walls were filled with beautiful images, but his painting stood out, full of Cymru's spirit, as vibrant as the day itself.Cy: Pan ddaeth y canlyniadau, ni wnaeth Aled ennill y lle cyntaf.En: When the results came, Aled did not win first place.Cy: Daeth Carys ymlaen gyda'r ufudd mae gwyddom ni i gyd.En: Carys came forward with the humility we all recognize.Cy: Ond, nid dyma ddiweddglo trist i'n hanes.En: However, this is not a sad ending to our story.Cy: Cafodd Aled sôn arbennig am ei waith, canmol am ei bersbectif unigryw a'i ymroddiad i ddangos diwylliant Cymru mewn golau newydd.En: Aled received special mention for his work, praised for his unique perspective and dedication to showcasing Welsh culture in a new light.Cy: Roedd yna ddisgleirdeb penodol yn ei lygaid na fu yno o'r blaen.En: There was a certain sparkle in his eyes that hadn't been there before.Cy: Er nad oedd yn gyfannol yn y cystadleuaeth, roedd Aled wedi ennill rhywbeth llawer mwy gwerthfawr.En: Even though he wasn't the winner of the competition, Aled had gained something much more valuable.Cy: Roedd wedi magu hyder yn ei lais artistig, gan deimlo cysylltiad newydd â'i etifeddiaeth Gymreig.En: He had developed confidence in his artistic voice, feeling a renewed connection to his Welsh heritage.Cy: Roedd ei dreftadaeth yn ffynnu yn ei freuddwydion gweledol.En: His heritage flourished in his visionary dreams.Cy: A dyna fu ar feddwl Aled wedi'r diwrnod: "Mae'n dda cael llawenydd yn fy nghalon, oherwydd rwy'n wynebu'r byd â chalon gadarn.En: And that is what was on Aled's mind after the day: "It is good to have joy ...
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    18 mins
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