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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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  • From Isolation to Inspiration: A Botanical Bond Blossoms

    From Isolation to Inspiration: A Botanical Bond Blossoms
    Nov 23 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Isolation to Inspiration: A Botanical Bond Blossoms Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-23-23-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae y Fall yn rhoi ei lliwiau cynnes dros Ardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru.En: Autumn spreads its warm colors over the Ardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru (National Botanic Garden of Wales).Cy: Mae'r awyr yn oeri ac mae'r dail yn cwympo, yn gorchuddio'r llwybrau â lliwiau coch, oren a melyn.En: The air is cooling, and the leaves are falling, covering the paths with shades of red, orange, and yellow.Cy: Mae gwirfoddolwyr wedi ymgasglu am ddigwyddiad glanhau'r hydref, yn brysur yn gofalu am welyau blodau ac yn clirio'r dail sydd wedi syrthio.En: Volunteers have gathered for the autumn cleaning event, busily tending to flower beds and clearing away fallen leaves.Cy: Mae Gareth yn sefyll wrth y planhigyn annwyl.En: Gareth is standing next to his favorite plant.Cy: Mae ei olwg yn cael ei ddal gan laswellt prin nad yw wedi'i weld ers symud i'r dref newydd.En: His gaze is captured by a rare grass he hasn't seen since moving to the new town.Cy: Mae'r gwyddonydd botaneg yn chwilio am gysylltiad newydd, ond mae'n ofni ailddechrau'n gymdeithasol o blentyndod siomedig.En: The botanical scientist is searching for a new connection, but he fears to restart socially due to a disappointing childhood.Cy: Yn agos, mae Carys, artist o'r ardal sy'n tynnu ysbrydoliaeth o'r byd naturiol, yn casglu ddefnyddiau am ei gwaith.En: Nearby, Carys, an artist from the area who draws inspiration from the natural world, is collecting materials for her work.Cy: Mae hi'n edrych am ffresni yn ei chelf ac yn gobeithio dod o hyd i ddarnau sy'n ategu ei chrefft.En: She seeks freshness in her art and hopes to find pieces that complement her craft.Cy: Mae ganddi ofnau tebyg am agor ei hun ar ôl sawl anffyddlondeb trwy'r blynyddoedd.En: She has similar fears about opening up after several betrayals over the years.Cy: Mae'r ddau'n cymryd saib, eu llafur yn eu gorfodi i gydweithio.En: The two take a break, their labor forcing them to collaborate.Cy: Mae Gareth yn penderfynu siarad am y laswellt prin sy'n eu hamgylchynu.En: Gareth decides to talk about the rare grass surrounding them.Cy: “Ydych chi'n hoffi planhigion prin?” gofynnodd Gareth yn falch.En: “Do you like rare plants?” Gareth asked proudly.Cy: Mae Carys yn syfrdanu yn gyntaf, ond yna mae ei chwilfrydedd yn dod ymlaen.En: Carys is surprised at first, but then her curiosity takes over.Cy: "Dw i’n defnyddio natur yn fy ngwaith," meddai Carys, â’u llygaid yn pefrio.En: "I use nature in my work," Carys said, her eyes sparkling.Cy: “A fyddech chi ddiddordeb mewn gweld fy arddangosfa gelf?”En: “Would you be interested in seeing my art exhibition?”Cy: Ar adeg dyngedfennol, mae rhew cynnar yn bygwth y planhigyn prin.En: At a decisive moment, an early frost threatens the rare plant.Cy: Gyda'u gwybodaeth a'u sgiliau celfyddydol, mae Gareth a Carys yn creu amddiffynfa dros dro sy'n arbed y laswellt maluriedig.En: With their combined knowledge and artistic skills, Gareth and Carys create a temporary protection that saves the delicate grass.Cy: Maent yn gweld eu gwerthoedd cyffredin a'r cryfder mewn cydweithio.En: They recognize their shared values and the strength in collaboration.Cy: Wrth iddynt orffen y diwrnod, mae Gareth ac Carys yn codi eu llygaid, eu hofn wedi lleihau.En: As they finish the day, Gareth and Carys lift their eyes, their fears diminished.Cy: Maen nhw'n penderfynu archwilio eu diddordebau gyda'i gilydd, yn bersonol ac yn broffesiynol.En: They decide to explore their interests together, both personally and professionally.Cy: Mae ffrwythau'r cydweithio hwn yn rhoi eu bywyd ar sail priodol newydd lle mae Gareth yn teimlo'n gartrefol ac mae Carys yn dod o hyd i ysbrydoliaeth ffres.En: The fruits of this collaboration give their life a new foundation where Gareth feels at home and Carys finds renewed inspiration.Cy: Wrth edrych dros Ardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru, gyda’i phrydferthwch hydrefol a adfywiwyd, mae'r ddau yn sylweddoli'r gwerth o gwmni a phrofiadau ar y cyd.En: Looking over the Ardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru, with its refreshed autumnal beauty, the two realize the value of shared company and experiences.Cy: Gyda'u calonnau yn ysgafnhau, mae Gareth a Carys yn gadael i'r awel ysgafn o'r hydref eu llywio at bennod newydd.En: With their hearts lightened, Gareth and Carys let the gentle autumn breeze guide them towards a new chapter. Vocabulary Words:autumnal: hydrefolspread: rhoivolunteers: gwirfoddolwyrgenuine: gwirioneddolgaze: golwgrare: prinbotanical: botanegdisappointing: siomedigchildhood: plentyndodinspiration: ysbrydoliaethbetrayals: anffyddlondebcompliment: ategudecisive: dyngedfennolprotection: amddiffynfadelicate: maluriedigrecognize: sylweddolicollaboration: cydweithiocuriosity: chwilfrydeddsparkling: pefriofoundation: sailfrost: ...
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  • Anwen's Extraordinary Fossil Find: A Journey of Discovery

    Anwen's Extraordinary Fossil Find: A Journey of Discovery
    Nov 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Anwen's Extraordinary Fossil Find: A Journey of Discovery Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-22-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Wrth i lawr dyddiau'r Hydref ymestyn i'r unerbyn, roedd golau haul melyn yn tywynnu trwy'r ffenestri uchel musewm Hanes Naturiol, gan wneud y lle'n caelilwg cynnes ac amlsian.En: As the autumn days lengthened into twilight, golden sunlight shone through the high windows of the musewm Hanes Naturiol, giving the place a warm and multicolored glow.Cy: Ar hyn o bryd, canol dydd gyda'r ysgol ar daith ffeild, roedd Anwen yn sefyll yn llinell hir a digalon o flaen esgyrn y tyrannosaurus rex.En: At this time, midday with the school on a field trip, Anwen stood in a long, disheartening line in front of the esgyrn y tyrannosaurus rex.Cy: Ei ffrind mwyaf bywiog, Gareth, yn taro yma ac acw gyda'i chyd-ddisgyblion eraill, gan fwynhau cyfaint y sŵn.En: Her most lively friend, Gareth, was darting here and there with other classmates, enjoying the volume of the noise.Cy: Anwen, yn wahanol, oedd ar ei mostarad iechydgar, oedd yn mwynhau'r dewis o dawelwch yn amlach.En: Anwen, on the other hand, was at her most content, enjoying the option of quiet more often.Cy: Ond cyn belled ag yr oedd hi'n hoff o dynorau, roedd ei chalon yn curo ar gyflymder, gydag awydd i ganfod rhywbeth arbennig yn y casgliad helaeth o esgyrn a chreigiau.En: But as much as she loved dinosaurs, her heart was beating rapidly, eager to discover something special in the extensive collection of bones and rocks.Cy: Roedd teimlad o sigrydigaeth yn llenwi Anwen - rhyw ddiffyg perthyn, yn ogystal â'r anhwylderau o deimlo di-nod.En: A feeling of restlessness filled Anwen—a sense of not belonging, coupled with the turmoil of feeling insignificant.Cy: Wrth i'r ysgol deithio o draith i draith, dechreuodd Anwen tranquil bob un delwedd, gwrando ar yr yndd sylwgar ym mblynyddoedd yr arddangosfeydd.En: As the school traveled from display to display, Anwen attentively absorbed each exhibit's details.Cy: Ond y teimlad de lidar gyda phob teithio mwyach.En: Yet the feeling persisted with each journey more.Cy: Anwen a gyflawnao llaw syddiai â'r golwg - penderfynodd hi adael y tiwr am ychydig funudau.En: Anwen resolutely moved away with her gaze—she decided to leave the tour for a few minutes.Cy: Wrth neidio i ardaloedd mwy disylw o'r musewm, crwydrodd hi i gwmplith liwio y celf rhwng rhyngir y afydau.En: Jumping into the quieter areas of the museum, she wandered amidst the colorful art between the geological layers.Cy: Roedd mewnogaethici hyn am ei rainodi'n well cwmpawd from graig â gledr ei llaw.En: This dwell into observation felt more aligned with her internal compass, like a rock against the palm of her hand.Cy: Ar y llaw arall o ddrws a agorodd o flaen i'r ystafell lonydd, canfu Anwen rhywbeth sbesial.En: On the other side of a door that opened in front of a quiet room, Anwen discovered something special.Cy: Yn cudd dan glo mewn sgrîn gwydr oedd ffosil wêl, ei lifo'n high wyth radioactive dan waith arbenigol.En: Hidden under lock and glass was a well-preserved fossil, glowing a faint radioactive hue under specialist care.Cy: Yn annisgwyl, roedd yn rhywogaeth nad oedd wedi'i hamlygu o'r blaen.En: Unexpectedly, it was a species that had not been displayed before.Cy: Synhwyrafodd Anwen ei bod wedi canfod rhywbeth cregyn.En: Anwen sensed she had found something extraordinary.Cy: Gyda llaw'n arwylo'r ffosil, trodd ei llwybr o phoethu'n statws tal, gan adael lefel i'r amgeledd i mewn i ardal a drawsfantai.En: With her hand hovering over the fossil, her path of thought turned to certainty, allowing her imagination to enter a transformative area.Cy: "Helo sir!" Fe gamodd Anwen gyda’i delira i reidiwr yr musewm, gerbron y ffosildeb.En: "Hello, sir!" Anwen stepped forward with her discovery to the museum's curator, standing beside the fossil display.Cy: Gyda phroffesiynoldeb klad bon, percept y gweithiwyr a'i gydydd swyddogol.En: With a professional nod, the worker confirmed her significant find.Cy: Daeth yr athrawon ac e r gamenau yn olethbriadlawn.En: Teachers came over beaming with pride.Cy: "Rhywbeth arbennig yw hwn, a daeth ein dewriadau ni i ffwrdd," dywedodd cerddwr oedd yn anhelu â chyfarch ar y gyrrwr a gludiai.En: "This is something special, and our records have been updated," said a curator, keen to greet the contributor who had made such a delivery.Cy: Roedd pobl yn gydyw, sefyll a chludo safon gwirioddynt gyda balchder.En: People stood together, sharing a standard of confirmation with pride.Cy: "Da iawn, Anwen!" gweiddi Gareth, a thrwy floginau athrawon yn ymwyho.En: "Well done, Anwen!" shouted Gareth, as teachers congratulated her.Cy: Roedd pawb wedi'u hysgyhhau fi cydo o'r amgyrch llethol hon.En: Everyone was swept up in the overwhelming impact of this significant discovery.Cy: Ar y funud honno, cawsai Anwen ymdeimlad lle o gadarn ar...
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  • A Moment with Dinosaurs: Rhys's Inspiring Journey

    A Moment with Dinosaurs: Rhys's Inspiring Journey
    Nov 22 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Moment with Dinosaurs: Rhys's Inspiring Journey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-11-22-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar fore braf yn Llundain, roedd Rhys wedi sefyll o flaen yr Amgueddfa Hanes Naturiol, ei galon yn curo'n gyflym.En: On a fine morning in Llundain, Rhys stood in front of the Amgueddfa Hanes Naturiol, his heart beating rapidly.Cy: Roedd y cloc mawr uwchben y drws yn dangos naw o'r gloch, ac roedd rhodd haul hydrefol yn llenwi'r aer, gan wneud i bopeth ddisgleirio â lliw aur y deilen.En: The large clock above the door showed nine o'clock, and the autumnal sunlight filled the air, making everything glimmer with the golden color of leaves.Cy: Er iddo fod yn wan o'i lawdriniaeth ddiweddar, roedd gwir awydd newydddebyg yn ei lygaid.En: Although he was weak from his recent surgery, there was a new eagerness in his eyes.Cy: Roedd yn ddiwrnod i foderu breuddwydion plentyndod.En: It was a day to nurture childhood dreams.Cy: Wrth iddo gamu i mewn trwy'r drysau mawr, anadlodd Rhys yr arogl cyfarwydd o bren a cherrig, ei galon yn llawn cyffro.En: As he stepped through the large doors, Rhys breathed in the familiar scent of wood and stone, his heart full of excitement.Cy: Yn y pellter, roedd Carys a Gareth yn cerdded ar eu trefnna'u hunain, gyda nod gyfeillgar a geiriau i gofio: "Paid â gor-gynhyrfu, Rhys.En: In the distance, Carys and Gareth walked at their own pace, with a friendly nod and words to remember: "Don't get too excited, Rhys."Cy: " Ond roedd Rhys yn gwybod ei fod yn rhoi gormod o bwysau ar eu geiriau.En: But Rhys knew he placed too much weight on their words.Cy: Gan arlleisi mai Rhys oedd Rhys, roedd yn rhaid iddo weld y deinosoriaid!En: Knowing well that he was Rhys, he just had to see the dinosaurs!Cy: Daeth Rhys at yr ystafell arddangos deinosoriaid, lle roedd sgerbwd mawr T-Rex yn sefyll ei ei bresenoldeb.En: Rhys reached the dinosaur exhibit room, where a large T-Rex skeleton stood in its majesty.Cy: Roedd ei gyfrifoldeb hanyddol yn troi ei golwg i fyny.En: Its imposing presence directed his gaze upwards.Cy: Roedd y gofod yn llenwi gyda seiniau traed ac ymwelwyr, ac roedd golau'r hydref yn taflu cysgodion dramatig dros'r esgyrn gwaedlyd.En: The space was filled with the sound of footsteps and visitors, and the autumn light cast dramatic shadows over the ancient bones.Cy: Roedd golwg Rhys yn drengi gyda balchder a braw.En: Rhys's vision was filled with pride and awe.Cy: Fodd bynnag, dechreuodd deimlo blinder annisgwyl.En: However, he started to feel an unexpected fatigue.Cy: Gwnaeth twn y poen a'r blinder ei daro'n sydyn, gan ei orfodi i ysgwyd â gwrthyron a llawenychu.En: A wave of pain and tiredness hit him suddenly, forcing him to tremble with defiance and exhilaration.Cy: Stopiodd yn annisgwyl, gan gynnal ei anadl â grym.En: He stopped abruptly, catching his breath with effort.Cy: "Dewch Rhys," meddai wrtho'i hun, "sefyll am funud.En: "Come on, Rhys," he said to himself, "stand for a moment."Cy: "Yn y diwedd, penderfynodd Rhys eistedd ar fainc gerllaw, ei olwg hyd yn oed o'r esgyrn anhygoel.En: In the end, Rhys decided to sit on a nearby bench, still maintaining view of the incredible bones.Cy: Roedd yn teimlo ei gorff yn llaesu a'i enaid yn llawn o oludiad.En: He felt his body relax and his spirit filled with enlightenment.Cy: Dysgodd bod mwynhau'r foment yn bwysicach na phwyso ei oriau.En: He learned that enjoying the moment was more important than keeping track of time.Cy: Ac felly, wrth syllu ar y tŷ plant a nododd ei blentyndod, roedd Rhys yn teimlo'n llawn boddhad moesol.En: And so, while gazing at the house of wonder that marked his childhood, Rhys felt a deep moral satisfaction.Cy: Fel ymdrechodd yr haul drama trwy'r ffenestri uchel, gwenodd Rhys yn dawel.En: As the sun performed its drama through the high windows, Rhys smiled quietly.Cy: Dysgodd ei hun y wers wirfoddol a dysgon o hen esgyrn.En: He taught himself the voluntary lesson learned from old bones.Cy: Roedd eithriad mewn cydbwysedd, ac roedd yn olygfa barod i'w ddysgu dro ar ôl tro.En: There was beauty in balance, and it was a scene ready to be learned over and over.Cy: Ac yno, yng nghanol brydferthwch hanes hydrefol Llundain, roedd Rhys yn gorffwys mewn hedd.En: And there, amid the autumnal beauty of London's history, Rhys rested in peace. Vocabulary Words:fine: brafrapidly: gyflymclock: clocautumnal: hydrefoleagerness: awyddnurture: foderudreams: breuddwydionfamiliar: cyfarwyddpace: trefnnaexcited: gor-gynhyrfuweights: pwysauimposing: hanyddolgaze: golwgshadows: cysgodionpride: balchderunexpected: annisgwylfatigue: blindertremble: ysgwydexhilaration: llawenychuabruptly: annisgwylbench: maincenlightenment: oludiadmoral: moesolsatisfaction: boddhadvoluntary: wirfoddollesson: wersbalance: cydbwyseddscene: olygfaautumnal: hydrefolrested: gorffwys
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