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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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  • Courage and Compassion at Ysgol Uwchradd: Gwyneth's Dilemma

    Courage and Compassion at Ysgol Uwchradd: Gwyneth's Dilemma
    Mar 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Courage and Compassion at Ysgol Uwchradd: Gwyneth's Dilemma Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-03-26-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar fore cynnar yn Ysgol Uwchradd Cymru, roedd y coridorau'n llawn myfyrwyr prysur yn paratoi ar gyfer arholiadau'r gwanwyn.En: In the early morning at Ysgol Uwchradd Cymru, the corridors were full of busy students preparing for the spring exams.Cy: Roedd y beirdd yn blooms ar eu gorau a'r ystafelloedd dosbarth wedi eu haddurno'n llawn croeso Pasg.En: The poets were in bloom at their best, and the classrooms were fully decorated with a welcome for Easter.Cy: Ond roedd tensiwn yn yr awyr.En: But there was tension in the air.Cy: Ymhlith y myfyrwyr roedd Gwyneth, ferch lwyddiannus a thosturiol, a oedd bob amser yn barod i helpu eraill.En: Among the students was Gwyneth, a successful and compassionate girl who was always ready to help others.Cy: Gwyneth roedd yn wynebu dilemma mawr.En: Gwyneth was facing a major dilemma.Cy: Roedd hi wedi clywed si am sganl cheating yn erbyn ei ffrind gorau, Ffion.En: She had heard rumors of a cheating scandal against her best friend, Ffion.Cy: Gwyddai Gwyneth bod yn rhaid iddi wneud rhywbeth am y sefyllfa.En: Gwyneth knew she had to do something about the situation.Cy: Ar yr un pryd, roedd hi’n ofni colli cyfeillgarwch Ffion a'r clecs a allai ddilyn.En: At the same time, she feared losing Ffion's friendship and the gossip that might follow.Cy: Un prynhawn, ar ôl oriau ysgol, penderfynodd Gwyneth edrych am Ffion.En: One afternoon, after school hours, Gwyneth decided to look for Ffion.Cy: Cawsant sgwrs yn y parc.En: They had a conversation in the park.Cy: "Ffion," meddai Gwyneth, yn ofalus ond penderfynol, "Rwy'n gwybod am y sganl.En: "Ffion," Gwyneth said, cautiously but determinedly, "I know about the scandal.Cy: Ti’n gwybod bod angen gwneud y peth cywir."En: You know you need to do the right thing."Cy: Dechreuodd Ffion gyntaf daflu esgusodion, ond roedd cariad Gwyneth yn gryfach na’r ofn.En: At first, Ffion began to make excuses, but Gwyneth's love was stronger than fear.Cy: "Dwi wir ddim eisiau dy fradychu.En: "I really don’t want to betray you.Cy: Mae'n rhaid i ti ddweud wrth Mr. Rhys," pwysleisiodd Gwyneth, yn dal llaw Ffion'n dyner.En: You need to tell Mr. Rhys," Gwyneth emphasized, gently holding Ffion's hand.Cy: Roedd Ffion yn ystyried hynny am funud.En: Ffion considered that for a moment.Cy: Roedd hi’n deall mai dim ond am ei budd gorau oedd Gwyneth yn gofyn iddi wneud hyn.En: She understood that Gwyneth was only asking her to do this for her own good.Cy: Gyda dagrau yn ei llygaid, addawodd Ffion y byddai yn cymryd cyfrifoldeb.En: With tears in her eyes, Ffion promised she would take responsibility.Cy: Diwrnod wedyn, wrth eistedd yn y dosbarth gyda Mr. Rhys, dywedodd Ffion yr hyn a ddigwyddodd.En: The next day, while sitting in class with Mr. Rhys, Ffion told what had happened.Cy: Roedd Mr. Rhys yn gwrando'n ofalus ac wedi ei synnu gan fedrusrwydd aeddfedrwydd y ddwy ferch.En: Mr. Rhys listened carefully and was surprised by the maturity and tact of the two girls.Cy: Yn hytrach na chosbi, cynigiodd arweiniad i Ffion i fynd ymlaen.En: Rather than punish, he offered guidance to Ffion to move forward.Cy: Pan ddaeth yr arholiadau, digoedd Gwyneth o dan fwy o bwysau nag erioed.En: When the exams arrived, Gwyneth was under more pressure than ever.Cy: Roedd hi’n clywed ffrindiau siarad, diflannu'r tensiwn yn raddol.En: She heard friends talking, the tension gradually dissipating.Cy: Aeth hi i gyfarfod â Ffion a Mr. Rhys i weld sut roedd hi'n teimlo.En: She went to meet with Ffion and Mr. Rhys to see how things were going.Cy: Ar yr olaf, sylweddolodd Gwyneth bwysigrwydd cydbwysedd y gwirionedd â chydymdeimlad a gwerthfawrogiad o gymhlethdodau cyfeillgarwch.En: In the end, Gwyneth realized the importance of balancing truth with empathy and appreciating the complexities of friendship.Cy: Aeth Ffion allan yn ddeall mwy am uniondeb.En: Ffion came out with a better understanding of integrity.Cy: Roedd gan y ddwy ohonynt brofiad a’u helpu i dyfu, wedi eu cysylltu â bond cryfach nag o'r blaen.En: Both of them had an experience that helped them grow, connected by a stronger bond than before. Vocabulary Words:corridors: coridoraubloom: bloomsdecorated: addurno'ncompassionate: tosturioldilemma: dilemmarumors: siscandal: sganlcautiously: yn ofalusemphasized: pwysleisioddtact: fedrusrwyddmaturity: aeddfedrwyddguidance: arweiniadpressure: pwysaudissipating: diflannuempathy: cydymdeimladintegrity: uniondebexperience: profiadbond: bondappreciating: gwerthfawrogiadcomplexities: cymhlethdodauresponsibility: cyfrifoldebexcuses: esgusodionbetray: bradychutears: dagraupromised: addawoddconsidered: ystyriaethsurprised: synnumeeting: cyfarfodsuccessful: llwyddiannusfear: ofn
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  • Harmony in Spring: A Duet of Courage and Transformation

    Harmony in Spring: A Duet of Courage and Transformation
    Mar 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Harmony in Spring: A Duet of Courage and Transformation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-03-26-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd heulwen gynnar y gwanwyn yn taenu ei chynhesrwydd dros ysgol Gadeiriol Llandaf, gan newid y tirlun o'r hen furiau carreg i gynefrid o fywyd.En: The early spring sunshine spread its warmth over Ysgol Gadeiriol Llandaf, transforming the landscape from old stone walls to a haven of life.Cy: Blodau perlysiau'n adfywio gerddedfa'r ysgol, gan lenwi'r aer â phersawr melys.En: The reviving herbal flowers along the school walkway filled the air with a sweet fragrance.Cy: Ar fore o fath arbennig, roedd Carys yn cerdded tuag at gyntedd cysegredig y neuadd gôr.En: On a special kind of morning, Carys was walking toward the sacred vestibule of the choir hall.Cy: Gyda'i llyfr nodiadau tynn yn ei breichiau, roedd Carys yn teimlo nerfusrwydd.En: With her tight notebook in her arms, Carys felt nervous.Cy: Roedd hi'n dychmygu ei hun yn sefyll o flaen pawb, ond ei hofn o'r beirniadaeth yn boddi ei hunanhyder.En: She imagined herself standing in front of everyone, but her fear of criticism drowned her self-confidence.Cy: Roedd y gystadleuaeth datblygol yn ystod Gŵyl y Gwanwyn yn agosáu, a'r ofn yn lledaenu'r awyr agored.En: The upcoming competition during the Spring Festival was approaching, and the fear spread in the open air.Cy: Ymhlith yr holl fyfyrwyr, roedd Ioan, y lleisnydd talentog, yn serenu fel seren.En: Among all the students, Ioan, the talented vocalist, shone like a star.Cy: Roedd pawb yn ei edmygu, ac roedd hithau'n daer i fod mor dda.En: Everyone admired him, and she was eager to be just as good.Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd y neuadd, roedd Rhys eisoes yn aros, ei wyneb ymddiddanwr llawn caredigrwydd.En: When she reached the hall, Rhys was already waiting, his face a picture of kindness.Cy: "Carys, ydi popeth yn iawn?" gofynnodd, gan ddal ei llaw mewn anogaeth dawel.En: "Carys, is everything okay?" he asked, holding her hand in quiet encouragement.Cy: "Mae'n well gen i beidio â siarad amdano," atebodd hi, er ei bod yn gwybod y byddai Rhys yn ei helpu.En: "I'd rather not talk about it," she replied, though she knew Rhys would help her.Cy: Yn sydyn, roedd Ioan ar y safle.En: Suddenly, Ioan was on the scene.Cy: "Helo Carys, Rhys. Ydych chi eisiau gweithio gyda fi ar ddeuawd ar gyfer y gystadleuaeth?" gofynnodd Ioan, lleisiog a hyderus.En: "Hello Carys, Rhys. Do you want to work with me on a duet for the competition?" Ioan asked, confident and melodious.Cy: Roedd ei gwên yn ddisglaer.En: His smile was radiant.Cy: Roedd calon Carys yn rasio.En: Carys’s heart raced.Cy: "Wi...wi'n meddwl y gallwn ni roi cynnig arni," llwyddodd hi i sicrhau, ei llais wedi'i leddfu gan nerfusrwydd.En: "I...I think we can give it a try," she managed to assure, her voice softened by nervousness.Cy: Wrth iddynt ymarfer yn y neuadd haulog, roedd Ioan yn galonogol ac yn barchus.En: As they practiced in the sunny hall, Ioan was encouraging and respectful.Cy: Am bob cam yn eu perfformiad, doedd dim ond Rhys yn cefnogi Carys gyda nodau tawel, yn ymdrechu i adeiladu ei hyder.En: For every step of their performance, only Rhys supported Carys with quiet notes, striving to build her confidence.Cy: Er hynny, daeth yr her annisgwyl y diwrnod cyn y gystadleuaeth.En: However, an unexpected challenge came the day before the competition.Cy: Roedd llithr technegol yn y system sain, gan adael Carys yn llonydd ar lwyfan o flaen yr ysgol gyfan.En: A technical glitch in the sound system left Carys frozen on stage in front of the entire school.Cy: Gyda'i chalon yn curo'n gyflym, edrychodd Carys drosodd at Ioan a Rhys, rhywfaint o dawelwch yn codi.En: With her heart beating rapidly, she looked over at Ioan and Rhys, some calmness rising.Cy: Cafodd y cyfle i berfformio ei harlwy unigol.En: She had the opportunity to perform her solo piece.Cy: Dihunodd ei llais, dirion a hardd, gan ledaenu i'r awyr uwchben.En: Her voice awoke, tender and beautiful, spreading into the air above.Cy: Wrth iddi ganu, daeth hyder i lawr ya maen law - gwasgodd gadernid a ffrindiau yn ei chalon.En: As she sang, confidence descended like a gentle rain—fortitude and friends pressed into her heart.Cy: Pan ddaeth y gystadleuaeth agos, roedd Carys a Ioan yn sefyll yn egnïol ar lwyfan y neuadd orlawn.En: As the competition drew near, Carys and Ioan stood vibrant on the stage of the crowded hall.Cy: Eu deuawd yn llwyddo yn resounding yn eu calon.En: Their duet succeeded resoundingly in their hearts.Cy: Yn dilyn perfformiad, roedd Ioan yn brin o eiriau wrth weld ei chalon dewr.En: Following their performance, Ioan was at a loss for words upon seeing her brave heart.Cy: "Roeddet yn anhygoel, Carys," meddai Ioan, cymhellol.En: "You were amazing, Carys," said Ioan, encouragingly.Cy: Pan wnaethon nhw rannu golwg, y cynhesrwydd yn treiddio i'w hysgrifennu.En: When they exchanged a...
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  • A Serendipitous Encounter: Love and Legends in 'Y Llyfr Brwnt'

    A Serendipitous Encounter: Love and Legends in 'Y Llyfr Brwnt'
    Mar 25 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Serendipitous Encounter: Love and Legends in 'Y Llyfr Brwnt' Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-03-25-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd y lle reit brysur, gyda phobl yn troi dros dro yn ysiop lyfrau a oedd henach na'r Cei Caerdydd ei hun.En: The place was quite busy, with people turning over in a bookstore that was older than Cei Caerdydd itself.Cy: Roedd "Y Llyfr Brwnt" yn lleoliad hynod o swynol, yn cuddio ar y stryd gefn tawel.En: "Y Llyfr Brwnt" was a remarkably charming location, hiding on the quiet back street.Cy: Gydag arlliwau o las a choler, roedd y ffenestri gwydr lliw yn taflu lliwiau dramor i'r hen blatiau llawr pren.En: With hues of blue and ochre, the stained glass windows cast colors across the old wooden floorboards.Cy: Roedd arogl papurau wedi'u heneiddio a chroen plethiad yn llenwi'r aer.En: The scent of aged papers and braided leather filled the air.Cy: Ar gyfer Carys, roedd y siop yn balsam i'r enaid, er bod y dorf yn ei gwneud yn anodd cael golwg braf ar y silffoedd.En: For Carys, the shop was a balm to the soul, even though the crowd made it difficult to get a good look at the shelves.Cy: Roedd hi'n chwilio am lyfr prin am chwedlau Cymreig, yn dyheu am rywbeth newydd i dorri ar ei rhwystredigaeth bresennol mewn bywyd.En: She was searching for a rare book on Welsh legends, yearning for something new to break through her current life's frustrations.Cy: Wrth iddi lywio trwy'r coridorau culion, daeth hi ar draws Emrys.En: As she navigated through the narrow corridors, she came across Emrys.Cy: Roedd e'n dal a thawel, â llygaid golau brith, yn sefyll wrth yr un silff y bu hi'n anelu atynt.En: He was tall and quiet, with bright eyes flecked with color, standing by the same shelf she had been heading to.Cy: Cyfleodd y ffordd bwysig hon gan Gethin, perchennog y siop sy'n mwynhau ailuno cwsmeriaid.En: This important opportunity was facilitated by Gethin, the shop owner who enjoyed uniting customers.Cy: Daeth Emrys yn unigyn cylchog, wedi mwynhau cwmni llyfrau ers i gyd roedd ar ei ben ei hun ar ôl diwedd perthynas.En: Emrys had turned into a solitary circle, having enjoyed the company of books ever since being alone after the end of a relationship.Cy: Roedden nhw'r ddau'n cyrraedd y silff a oedd yn dal llyfr am chwedlau Cymreig yn yr un pryd.En: They both reached the shelf that held a book on Welsh legends at the same time.Cy: Roedd eu dwylo wedi cyffwrdd yn y broses, gan ddwyn gwen ar wynebau'r ddau.En: Their hands touched in the process, bringing smiles to both their faces.Cy: "Tybed ai hwn yw?En: "I wonder if this is the one?"Cy: " gofynnodd Carys, ychydig yn nerfus ond yn barod i dorri'r tawelwch.En: Carys asked, a little nervously but ready to break the silence.Cy: "Mae'n edrych fel bod yma brithiant o Gymru.En: "It looks like there's a narrative from Wales here."Cy: ""Dwi'n credu ei fod," atebodd Emrys yn garedig.En: "I believe it is," replied Emrys kindly.Cy: "Ydw i'n hunan darllen gwersi hanes, ac mae'n well byth gael mwy o wybod am ein traddodiadau ein hunain.En: "I myself read history lessons, and it's always better to know more about our own traditions."Cy: "Dechreuodd Carys deimlo cynhesrwydd yn ei galon, a'r sgwrs aeth ymlaen fel a fyddent wedi ei ddechrau flynyddoedd yn ôl.En: Carys began to feel warmth in her heart, and the conversation continued as if they had started it years ago.Cy: Haint o syndod llesol a adlewyrchir gyda hynny o Emrys, cyfleu teimlad o gysylltiad na ddigwyddai'n aml.En: A pleasant feeling of surprise was reflected in Emrys, conveying a sense of connection that didn't happen often.Cy: Gyda gwenu sgiogs, awgrymodd Emrys: "Efallai y dylwn ni ddod â'r sgwrs yma draw i'r caffi.En: With a wry grin, Emrys suggested, "Perhaps we ought to take this conversation over to the café."Cy: "Gyda hynny, fe adawodd y ddau "Y Llyfr Brwnt", a Gethin yn wenu yn eu hôl, yn wybod iawn bod arbennig dogfenn gytundebol wedi'i ddadenni.En: With that, both left "Y Llyfr Brwnt," and Gethin smiled after them, fully aware that a special unwritten contract had been unfurled.Cy: Ar y caffi cyfagos, gyda sŵn disgleirdeb y gwanwyn cefndyn yna, fe roddodd penrhyniad arall i'r cwmnïaeth Carys.En: At the nearby café, with the background brilliance of spring echoing there, another chapter was added to Carys's company.Cy: Roeddent yn rhannu storiâu, syniadau ac yn cytun i gwrdd eto.En: They shared stories, ideas, and agreed to meet again.Cy: Roedd y daith Carys a Emrys yn cychwyn, yn agor dyfodol gyda llond llaw ar bosibiliadau a chefndir newydd i'w drin.En: The journey of Carys and Emrys was beginning, opening a future with a handful of possibilities and a new context to explore.Cy: Wedi'r sgwrs, daeth y ddau yn angwellignoch oedd y ffurfweddu i nawdd a serch.En: After the conversation, both became more settled, aligning to shelter and affection.Cy: Roedd Carys, bellach, yn barod am heriau ...
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