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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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  • Balancing Dreams: Merêd's Journey from Rugby to Academia

    Balancing Dreams: Merêd's Journey from Rugby to Academia
    May 29 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Balancing Dreams: Merêd's Journey from Rugby to Academia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-29-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Wrth droedio i'r maes hyfforddi ger Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, roedd hud bywyd yn disgleirio yn nhlysni'r gwanwyn.En: As she walked to the training field near Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, the magic of life sparkled in the beauty of spring.Cy: Roedd llain o fannau blodau gwyllt yn teiddu'r tir, a gwynt ysgafn yn dwyn sŵn'r gloch yr hyfforddwyr o bell.En: A strip of wildflower patches adorned the ground, and a gentle wind carried the distant sound of the coaches' whistle.Cy: Merêd, chwaraewr rygbi penderfynol, oedd y cyntaf i gyrraedd, ei chalon yn curo gydag anticipiad a gofid.En: Merêd, a determined rugby player, was the first to arrive, her heart beating with anticipation and anxiety.Cy: Penderfynodd Merêd aros yn ôl ar ôl ysgol i ymarfer, ond wrth iddi redeg girosto, roedd yn teimlo pwysau'r llyfrau ysgol yn ei bag ar ei chefn.En: Merêd decided to stay after school to practice, but as she sprinted, she felt the weight of school books in her backpack on her back.Cy: Roedd yn gwybod y byddai'n rhaid iddi astudio'n hwyrach.En: She knew she would have to study later.Cy: Roedd hi'n anelu at sicrhau ei lle yn nhîm cychwyn y twrnamaint rhanbarthol, ond hefyd roedd yr arholiadau ysgol yn agosáu, a'r ddau yn fyd arall o bwysau.En: She was aiming to secure her place in the starting team for the regional tournament, but school exams were also approaching, both worlds full of pressure.Cy: Dechreuodd yr hyfforddiant pan gyrhaeddodd Gareth a Rhys.En: The training began when Gareth and Rhys arrived.Cy: Gareth, gyda'i orffwysaeth a'i feddwl tawel, oedd cefnogaeth fawr i Merêd.En: Gareth, with his patience and calm mind, was a great support to Merêd.Cy: Rhys, yn gadarn a phwerus, gynyddai'r ymgyrch, yn enwedig wrth iddynt baratoi ar gyfer y gêm hanfodol.En: Rhys, strong and powerful, intensified the campaign, especially as they prepared for the crucial match.Cy: "Rhaid inni ennill hyn," meddai Rhys yn gryf a thraddodiadol.En: "We need to win this," Rhys said firmly and traditionally.Cy: "Rydyn ni angen gwblhau fel tîm.En: "We need to complete as a team."Cy: "Roedd Merêd yn siarad â Gareth rhwng esgusodion chwarae.En: Merêd spoke to Gareth between practice plays.Cy: "Rwy'n teimlo fy mod yn colli'r ddau beth, ysgol a rygbi," torrodd hi draw.En: "I feel like I'm losing both things, school and rugby," she interrupted.Cy: "Dwi ddim yn gwybod os gallaf gyflawni o dan yr holl bwysau yma.En: "I don't know if I can perform under all this pressure."Cy: "Gwenodd Gareth yn garedig.En: Gareth smiled kindly.Cy: "Rydyn ni'n gwneud hyn gyda'n gilydd, Merêd.En: "We're doing this together, Merêd.Cy: Y peth pwysicaf yw i beidio â gorfeddwl.En: The most important thing is not to overthink."Cy: "Yn ystod y gêm ymarfer, aeth Merêd i ben gydag ymrwymiad llwyr.En: During practice, Merêd went full throttle with total commitment.Cy: Law yn llaw gyda'i chyd-chwaraewyr, llwyddodd i arwain ei thîm heibio'r gwrthwynebydd mwyaf heriol.En: Hand in hand with her teammates, she managed to lead her team past the most challenging opponent.Cy: Roedd ei harweinyddiaeth yn gyfan gwbl cynhwysol, a phob gân a chri yn cael ei ateb â phwer a chydlyniad.En: Her leadership was entirely inclusive, and every song and shout was answered with power and cohesion.Cy: Wedi'r gêm, gyda'r hwyliedig yn berchi a'r clinig wedi'i gwblhau, eisteddodd Merêd gyda'i thîm.En: After the game, with the thrill still strong and training completed, Merêd sat with her team.Cy: Penderfynodd newid ei dull, gan gytuno i greu amserlen fwy cytbwys.En: She decided to change her approach, agreeing to create a more balanced schedule.Cy: Ni fu'n haws ond roedd Merêd yn ymhyfrydu yn nadlu rhodd o amser yn gywir ac astudio a chwarae gyda llawnder.En: It wasn't easy, but Merêd relished the gift of managing her time effectively, studying, and playing wholeheartedly.Cy: Yn ddiwedd y diwrnod, ymestynnodd Merêd ei phoer yn y gwynt oerodd.En: At the end of the day, Merêd stretched her spirit into the cool breeze.Cy: Dysgodd werth y gofyniad am gymorth ac addasiad amser, yn credu nawr y gall sefydlu gyfuno ei breuddwydion a'i gobeithion heb eu llethu.En: She learned the value of seeking help and adjusting time, now believing she could merge her dreams and hopes without being overwhelmed.Cy: Dros amser, llwyddodd Merêd i gyflawni ei lle yn y tîm cychwyn a hefyd ystod dda yn yr arholiadau.En: Over time, Merêd succeeded in securing her place in the starting team and also performed well in her exams.Cy: Roedd hi wedi bod yn cam bach tuag at fawredd, ond roedd y wybodaeth yn ei gydbwyso.En: It had been a small step towards greatness, but the knowledge balanced her.Cy: Roedd y mynyddoedd yn gorchuddio'r llain hyfforddi gyda'u cynnig parhaol i ddysgu.En: The mountains...
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  • Finding Connection in the Highlands of Eryri

    Finding Connection in the Highlands of Eryri
    May 29 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Connection in the Highlands of Eryri Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-29-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Wrth i'r haul godi'n araf dros Eryri, cynnau'r awyr gydag oren a phinc, cerddodd Llew ar hyd llwybr serth yng Nghoedwig Beddgelert.En: As the sun slowly rose over Eryri, lighting up the sky with orange and pink, Llew walked along a steep path in Coedwig Beddgelert.Cy: Roedd awel ysgafn yn llifo drwy'r coed a soniarus clust i'w newydd ei glywed.En: A gentle breeze was flowing through the trees, serenading a new listener.Cy: Ar ôl diwedd perthynas hir, roedd Llew yn chwilio am dawelwch ac ysbrydoliaeth ym mynyddoedd y parc.En: After the end of a long relationship, Llew was searching for peace and inspiration in the mountains of the park.Cy: Ei ffrind, Caradoc, oedd ag awgrymodd y daith gerdded, gan ddychmygu byddai rhywle mor brydferth yn cynnig cysur i'w feddwl.En: His friend, Caradoc, had suggested the hiking trip, imagining that such a beautiful place would offer comfort to his mind.Cy: Wrth i Llew nesatu'r copa, sylwodd ar wraig ifanc yn tynnu lluniau.En: As Llew approached the summit, he noticed a young woman taking pictures.Cy: Roedd hi fel petai pum troedfedd amser ac ôl-traed dwy anadl o'r clwydi, a golygai hynny y byddai wedi ei chlywed.En: She seemed to be five feet of time and two breaths of footsteps from the hedges, which meant that he would have heard her.Cy: Roedd am daflu cyhoedd i'w chymwysterau ar gyfer arddangosfa, a theimlai allu Diwwyliaddu bywiog pob man hyfryd o amgylch y parc.En: She wanted to toss her qualifications towards an exhibition and felt she could "Diwwyliaddu" every lovely spot around the park.Cy: Roedd hynny'n hwylus.En: That was convenient.Cy: "Hi," meddyliodd Llew yn dawel.En: "Hi," Llew thought silently.Cy: Roedd ei lygaid ar y pridd ond ei stori lay'n ochr a llaw.En: His eyes were on the ground, but his story lay side by side with his hand.Cy: Roedd y ferch heb ei darllen.En: The girl hadn't read it.Cy: "Shw'mae," atebodd hithau, ei choc yn serchus.En: "Shw'mae," she replied kindly.Cy: "Rydw i'n Rhiannon. Rwy'n tynnu lluniau'r parc ar gyfer prosiect."En: "I'm Rhiannon. I'm taking pictures of the park for a project."Cy: Gan crwydro 'mlaen, siaradodd Llew a Rhiannon am y caeau o flodau gwyllt a'r adar oedd yn canu'n awchus wrth iddynt gerdded.En: As they wandered on, Llew and Rhiannon talked about the fields of wildflowers and the birds singing enthusiastically as they walked.Cy: Roedd y ddau'n siarad a gwrandaw hyd nes cyrhaeddwyd golygfan oedd mor brydferth byth a hefyd.En: They spoke and listened until they reached a viewpoint as beautiful as ever.Cy: Serch hynny, roedd Llew yn dal i deimlo pechod yn ei galon.En: Nevertheless, Llew still felt sin in his heart.Cy: Fe methu oedd agor ei hun i bosibiliadau newydd.En: He struggled to open himself up to new possibilities.Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yn teimlo ychydig yn debyg; roedd hi'n deall bod gweithio yn bwysig, ond roedd bod ar ben ei hun yn boenus weithiau.En: Rhiannon felt somewhat similar; she understood that working was important, but being alone was sometimes painful.Cy: Ar y drydydd diwrnod, tra oeddwn ar daith arall, cododd cymylau trwm dros y top.En: On the third day, while on another hike, heavy clouds gathered overhead.Cy: Gachredodd y glaw yn gyflym, ac roedd rhaid iddynt redeg i geisio lloches yn gyflym.En: The rain rushed in quickly, and they had to run to seek shelter swiftly.Cy: Cwympon ni glogwyn fechan a glanhau dan gab gaban coed.En: They found refuge under a small wooden cabin.Cy: "Rwy'n gadael i adael popeth i fyny," meddai Llew, gan edrych yn syth i lygaid Rhiannon.En: "I'm leaving everything up," Llew said, looking straight into Rhiannon's eyes.Cy: "Ond, mae'r dynoliaeth, fel golau haul ar ddiwrnod gwanwyn, yn dod trwy fyw."En: "But humanity, like the sunshine on a spring day, comes through living."Cy: "Rwy'n deall hynny," atebodd Rhiannon, teimlo ei thraed yn ymestyn ar hyd llawr pren y caban.En: "I understand that," Rhiannon replied, feeling her feet stretch along the wooden floor of the cabin.Cy: Roeddent yn parhau i siarad, am eu hofnau a'u gobeithion.En: They continued to talk about their fears and hopes.Cy: Wrth fynydd defyn nhw atyb e'n para maes mae; roedd y cysylltiad yn gryf, grisial â facwentynol trwy sgwrs sy'n llifau ac yn gatu gwaredu diodyb.En: As the mountain defined their purpose, the connection was strong, crystalline, and vibrant through flowing conversation that offered unexpected clarity.Cy: Gweddillion diwrnod cyntaf dod â nhw i Safle'r Ganolfan Ystradfawr.En: The remains of the first day brought them to Safle'r Ganolfan Ystradfawr.Cy: Lleasant fudd-personigâd Llew a Rhiannon wedi dylanwadu ar y mynediad at anghyfrifol-gestyr agor hyfryd dwr brith, agor amryw newyddiau a syniadau newydd prosiect Rhiannon, cynhyrchodd hi ei syniadau yma â'i arddgynolaeth.En: The personal ...
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  • Love Blooms in the Rain: A Romantic Proposal Amidst Spring

    Love Blooms in the Rain: A Romantic Proposal Amidst Spring
    May 28 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Love Blooms in the Rain: A Romantic Proposal Amidst Spring Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-05-28-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Portmeirion oedd y lleoliad perffaith i Gethin.En: Portmeirion was the perfect location for Gethin.Cy: Y pentref hudolus, gyda'i adeiladau pastel a'i erddi gwyrddlas, yn llawn chwaeth Eidalaidd.En: The enchanting village, with its pastel-colored buildings and its lush green gardens, was full of Italian flair.Cy: Roedd yn gwanwyn, a'r blodau'n lliwgar.En: It was spring, and the flowers were colorful.Cy: Y cyfle perffaith i'w gynllun arbennig.En: The perfect opportunity for his special plan.Cy: Gethin oedd bob amser wedi bod yn ychydig nerfus.En: Gethin had always been a bit nervous.Cy: Ers sbel, roedd wedi bod yn cynllunio'r diwrnod hwn.En: For a while, he had been planning this day.Cy: Yn ei feddwl, roedd yn clywed eto a eto, "A ddyliwn i nawr?En: In his mind, he kept hearing, again and again, "Should I now?Cy: Ai dyma'r amser cywir?En: Is this the right time?"Cy: " Carys, ei gariad, oedd y person mwyaf hyfryd a brwdfrydig a oedd wedi ei dwyllo.En: Carys, his girlfriend, was the most lovely and enthusiastic person who had captivated him.Cy: Cafodd Eleri ei wahodd hefyd.En: Eleri was also invited.Cy: Roedd hi'n ffrind agos i'r ddau ac wedi addo helpu gyda'r llyfrgell lluniau, heb i Carys wybod am ddim.En: She was a close friend to both and had promised to help with the photo library, without Carys knowing anything about it.Cy: Y bore hwnnw, bu glaw trwm yn Portmeirion.En: That morning, there was heavy rain in Portmeirion.Cy: Roedd yn wir syndod.En: It was a real surprise.Cy: Roedd Gethin yn becso, "A fydd popeth yn cael ei ddinistrio?En: Gethin was worried, "Will everything be ruined?"Cy: " Ond pendronodd, oherwydd roedd Carys wrth ei ochr.En: But he pondered, because Carys was by his side.Cy: Nid oedd y glaw yn ei darfu hi o gwbl, roedd hi'n hapus i archwilio rhwng y defnynnau.En: The rain didn't disturb her at all; she was happy to explore between the raindrops.Cy: Nesa i'r gerddi ffrwythau, lle mae'r blodau'n chwalu'n chwa, daeth amneidiad o heulwen rhwng cymylau.En: Next to the fruit gardens, where the flowers were blooming brightly, a ray of sunshine appeared between the clouds.Cy: Gwelodd Gethin ei gyfle.En: Gethin saw his chance.Cy: Yna, saethodd Eleri gan gwtshio'r camera.En: Then, Eleri positioned the camera, ready to capture the moment.Cy: "Mae gen i rhywbeth i'w ddweud," meddai Gethin, ychydig yn ofnus ond yn benderfynol.En: "I have something to say," said Gethin, a little nervous but determined.Cy: Safodd wrth ochr y dŵr yn y gerddi.En: He stood by the water in the gardens.Cy: Carys troi ei phen.En: Carys turned her head.Cy: Roedd ei llygaid yn llachar ac yn chwilfrydig.En: Her eyes were bright and curious.Cy: Teimlodd Gethin tawelwch o'i amgylch, fel pe bai'r byd i gyd wedi stopio am eiliad.En: Gethin felt a quietness around him, as if the whole world had stopped for a moment.Cy: Dyma'r foment.En: This was the moment.Cy: Yn araf, pliodd y glin ac agorodd gasgliad bychan: modrwy.En: Slowly, he bent his knee and opened a small box: a ring.Cy: "Carys, a wnei di fy mhriodi?En: "Carys, will you marry me?"Cy: " gofynnodd, ei lais yn llenwi'r awyrgylch.En: he asked, his voice filling the atmosphere.Cy: Aeth Carys yn fud am ennyd, ei llygaid yn lled agored.En: Carys went silent for a moment, her eyes wide open.Cy: Yna, gwelodd llygedyn o lawenydd yn ei llygaid, a dŵad â chwerthin.En: Then, he saw a glimmer of joy in her eyes, followed by laughter.Cy: "Wrth gwrs!En: "Of course!"Cy: " rhialtodd.En: she exclaimed.Cy: Fe fachhedd ei fraich o amgylch ei wddf.En: She wrapped her arm around his neck.Cy: Roedd y glaw wedi stopio am y tro hwnnw, a Portmeirion yn edrych hyd yn oed yn fwy hudol.En: The rain had stopped for that moment, and Portmeirion looked even more magical.Cy: Eleri, sydd wedi dal y foment, yn cofnodi'r amser anarferol hwn.En: Eleri, who had captured the moment, recorded this extraordinary time.Cy: Gethin gwnaeth ddeall wedyn, nad oedd cywirdeb neu gynlluniadau yn bwysig.En: Gethin then realized that precision or plans were not important.Cy: Roedd y teimlad, y f'annwyl â'r foment, yn gwneud y trywydd yn berffaith.En: It was the feeling, the love and the moment, that made the journey perfect.Cy: Roedd y gwanwyn wedi dod gyda newid a chariad newydd.En: Spring had come with change and new love.Cy: Roedd y tri ohonynt yn cylchdroi'n dal y lluniau a rhannu hwyl, wrth i Portmeirion syfrdanu yn ei alaw lliwgar, gan gofio'r diwrnod arbennig hwnnw o gwanwyn.En: The three of them circulated, taking pictures and sharing fun, as Portmeirion dazzled in its colorful melody, remembering that special spring day. Vocabulary Words:enchanting: hudoluslush: gwyrddlasflair: chwaethnervous: nerfuscaptivated: dwylloopportunity: cyflesurprise: syndodpondered: pendronodddisturb: darfuray: ...
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