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Our podcast is the perfect tool for you. Studies show that the key to mastering a second language is through repetition and active processing.

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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  • Surviving the Storm: Rhiannon and Llewellyn's Odyssey

    Surviving the Storm: Rhiannon and Llewellyn's Odyssey
    Jan 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Surviving the Storm: Rhiannon and Llewellyn's Odyssey Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-24-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Neb neb yn cofio pa bryd y dechreuodd y stormydd marwol chwifo trwy Gymru.En: No one remembers when the deadly storms began to sweep through Cymru.Cy: Y rhew wedi torri tir glas gwlad mor brydferth i fyd bwganllyd o echddygol, lle tawelwch y stormoedd oedd yr unig sain amlwg.En: The ice had shattered the green lands of such a beautiful country into a ghostly world of chaos, where the silence of the storms was the only obvious sound.Cy: Roedd yr haul bron a bailio dros y bryniau trwchlyd, ei feysydd yn gropian o'u pobl dan eu haflonyddu.En: The sun was almost retreating over the dense hills, its fields crawling with its people under their unrest.Cy: Yn y canol hon llwydni, roedd Rhiannon a Llewellyn, dau enaid camau i gysgod yr hyn a fu o Gymru annwyl.En: In the midst of this grey, there were Rhiannon and Llewellyn, two souls stepping into the shadow of what had been their beloved Cymru.Cy: Arwydd y ddoe ar hyd tafell tir nacw; rhwd gors oedd wedi bod yn bont fawr dros afon carlamu.En: The sign of yesterday lay along a slice of earth yonder; a rusty marsh was once a grand bridge over a rushing river.Cy: "Dylwn ni fyn'd 'anghyrion cyn noswaith. Mae'r gwynt yn cryfhau," meddai Rhiannon yn benderfynol, ei llygaid yn wyltcoch yn erbyn y gorwel tywyll.En: "We should get going by nightfall. The wind is strengthening," said Rhiannon firmly, her eyes fiery against the dark horizon.Cy: Roedd teimlad dychrynllyd iddi am y cyfnod o ffenest fer iddynt gasglu'r cyflenwadau angenrheidiol cyn i'r storm torri ato.En: There was a terrifying feeling for her about the short window they had to gather necessary supplies before the storm broke upon them.Cy: Llewellyn, wrth ei hochr, ysgydwodd ei ben yn ofidus.En: Llewellyn, by her side, shook his head worriedly.Cy: "Mae'n beryg, Rhiannon," meddai'n dawel, ond llawen.En: "It's dangerous, Rhiannon," he said quietly, but cheerfully.Cy: "Mae'r llwybr 'na'n berthnasol."En: "That path is relevant."Cy: "Rhaid i ni rhyfelu dros ein pobl," tynnodd Rhiannon yn ôl, penderfyniad yn ysgrifennu ar bob cornel ei hwynebol.En: "We must fight for our people," Rhiannon retorted, determination written across every corner of her face.Cy: Roedd lleisiau'r cysgodion, pobol eu cymuned, yn cryfhau yn ei chlustiau.En: The voices of the shadows, the people of their community, were growing stronger in her ears.Cy: Ni allai atal ffrwd o ymroddiad.En: She couldn't halt the stream of devotion.Cy: Roedd yr adeg St Dwynwen, ond nid am gariad oedd y golled yma, ond yn hytrach, angerdd dros oroesiad.En: It was the time of St Dwynwen, but this loss wasn't for love, rather, a passion for survival.Cy: Yn fan hyn wrth y bont ddrylliedig, gwelodd Rhiannon syllu y sgrawl o waith metel arw, awgrym o lwybr cudd.En: Here by the shattered bridge, Rhiannon saw the rough metal work gazing at her, hinting at a hidden path.Cy: "Cawn ni fwy o gyflenwadau yma," meddai, ei llais nawr fel carreg gadarn.En: "We'll find more supplies here," she said, her voice now as firm as stone.Cy: Dechreuon nhw fynd ar hyd i'r llwybr newydd, ond Rhiannon sylweddolodd fod amser yn gleen arnynt.En: They began to follow the new path, but Rhiannon realized time was pressing against them.Cy: "Gwell i mi fynd â'r rhan arall 'fyd. Gwiriwch y gro helyg"; roedd angen cynnwys prosiect bach peryglus wrth eu hwyneb.En: "I'd better take the other part too. Check the willow grove"; there was a need to include a small, dangerous project before them.Cy: Ond Llewellyn barodd wrth eu troed.En: But Llewellyn stood at their feet.Cy: "Dyw e ddim yn ddiogel i fynd ar wahân. Byddai'n gwmni, Rhiannon. Dwi'n deall yn well nawr," dywedodd, ei lais yn falch ond cynnil.En: "It's not safe to go apart. I'd keep you company, Rhiannon. I understand better now," he said, his voice proud but subtle.Cy: Allet weld rhannau duo'r cymylau'n roci a rhithiau'n gwneud ei ffordd draw, ac roedd synod o siâp a naws annisgwyl yn troi o amgylch.En: You could see the dark parts of the clouds rocking and apparitions making their way across, and there was a wonder of unexpected shape and tone swirling around.Cy: Roedden nhw'n erfyn eu llawes-llais i ddyfod rhwng cymoedd ac i geisio danfon y cladd o gyflenwadau eu cartref.En: They were pleading for their echo to come between valleys and to try to deliver the bundle of supplies to their home.Cy: Mae cysgodion yr anweladwy ar eu hebl, ond gwnaethant trwy bawb eu ffordd yn ôl.En: Shadows of the unseen were on their heels, but they made their way back through it all.Cy: Pan gyrhaeddodd y pentref gyda dogn newydd o orffennol, roedd pobl yr ardal yn llawn gobaith, eu llygaid yn brathu ac yn digwydd glein, fel llysiau mewn cyfn-tywyllle.En: When they reached the village with a new ration of the past, the townsfolk were full of hope, ...
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  • The Chill of Unity: Survival and Hope in a Frozen World

    The Chill of Unity: Survival and Hope in a Frozen World
    Jan 24 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: The Chill of Unity: Survival and Hope in a Frozen World Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-24-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd yr ysgol yn sefyll fel cerflun adfeiliedig yn nhyblygiad yr eira, ynys unig mewn byd distaw.En: The school stood like a crumbling statue in the drift of the snow, a lonely island in a silent world.Cy: Roedd ei ffenestri yn gwegian o ddiffyg gwydr; roedd ysgubau o eira yn diflannu ar draws yr ystafelloedd tywyll.En: Its windows creaked for lack of glass; drifts of snow vanished across the dark rooms.Cy: O fewn y muriau, roedd tywyllwch yn tywyllu gyda pha straeon o chwerthin plant oedd bellach yn ddim ond atgofion.En: Within the walls, darkness deepened with what were once stories of children's laughter, now only memories.Cy: Emyr oedd arweinydd y grŵp byd ar ôl.En: Emyr was the leader of the group left behind.Cy: Ers hir, roeddent yn dibynnu ar yr archfarchnad agosaf am fwyd.En: They had long relied on the nearest grocery store for food.Cy: Ond rŵan roedd y silffoedd gwag, gardd badfiled.En: But now the shelves were empty, a barren garden.Cy: Roedd Carys a Rhys bob amser yno i'w helpu, gan greu cynlluniau newydd wrth drafftiau newydd yr oerfel.En: Carys and Rhys were always there to help him, crafting new plans against the drafts of cold.Cy: "Rhaid i ni symud ymlaen," meddai Emyr, yn edrych ar wynebau ôl-adlewyrchol Carys a Rhys.En: "We must move on," said Emyr, looking at the reflective faces of Carys and Rhys.Cy: "Mae cryn dipyn o sôn am ddinas sydd â chyflenwadau nad oes neb wedi eu cael eto."En: "There's a lot of talk about a city that has supplies no one has yet reached."Cy: Mae Rhys yn codi ei lygaid, gwen fach ar ei wefusau.En: Rhys lifted his eyes, a small smile on his lips.Cy: "Rwy'n barod am antur," meddai'n fyrbwyll.En: "I'm ready for an adventure," he said rashly.Cy: Roedd eu penderfyniad yn galed ond yn angenrheidiol.En: Their decision was hard but necessary.Cy: Mae'r gaeafau'r cyfnewidfa hon yn llym.En: The winters of this exchange were harsh.Cy: Allan ar y ffordd, ni roddodd y tywydd gydymdeimlad o gwbl.En: Out on the road, the weather showed no compassion at all.Cy: Rhewllyd a merleisiog, roedd y gwynt yn addo storm annify fyr.En: Frosty and relentless, the wind promised an unyielding storm.Cy: Wrth gymylu'r ddinas a nodwyd ar eu map, roedd y traed yn ddrwm ac yn gylchwydd gan aeafau eira sydd wedi lludwio yn llwyr.En: As they neared the city marked on their map, their feet were heavy and encumbered by winters of snow that had entirely shrouded them.Cy: Yn annisgwyl, roedd yna eraill.En: Unexpectedly, there were others.Cy: Roedd grŵp o helwyr yn eu hamgylchynu, anadliadau'n codi'n gyflym.En: A group of hunters surrounded them, breaths quickening.Cy: "Beth sy'n eich dod yma?" gofynnodd un, llais caled ac amheus.En: "What brings you here?" one asked, voice hard and suspicious.Cy: Teimlodd Emyr â llais ei galon yn taro yn erbyn bariau ei frest.En: Emyr felt his heart beating against the bars of his chest.Cy: Lledaenodd ei ddwylo, yn symber.En: He spread his hands, conciliatory.Cy: "Nid ystyron brwydro yw... Mae gennym wybodaeth a ellir ei sylwi."En: "There's no intention to fight... We have information that can be valuable."Cy: Ar y cyd, trodd sgyrsiau'n gyfnewidfa.En: Together, conversations turned into an exchange.Cy: Arweiniodd Emyr y sgwrs, ei eiriau'n brysg a chlir fel dŵr bedw o dan iâ.En: Emyr led the discussion, his words swift and clear like birch water under ice.Cy: Roedd y dyddodiad gwybodaeth dan amodau amaethyddol ysgafn, a chyda hynny, sicrhau cyfran o'r cyflenwadau i'r gymuned mynd drwy'r gaeaf.En: The transmission of knowledge was under mild agricultural terms, ensuring a share of the supplies for the community to get through the winter.Cy: Wrth iddynt ddychwelyd i'r ysgol, llwythog â luniadau, gwelodd Emyr eu tynged yn cael ei selio, ond mewn cyfeillgarwch newydd.En: As they returned to the school, laden with provisions, Emyr saw their destiny sealed, but in new friendship.Cy: Deellodd ei bod ystyron cyfathrebu mewn dianc o gythrudd wrth uno.En: He realized the meaning of communication in escaping turmoil through unity.Cy: Fel petai'r eira'n teimlo eu ryddiad, dechreuodd y rhew ddadmer, gan gwshio i mewn i brosiect haul newydd.En: As if the snow felt their relief, the frost began to thaw, rushing into a new sunshine project.Cy: Llwyddodd Emyr i droi'r byd o oerfel yn wawr addawol.En: Emyr succeeded in turning the world of cold into a promising dawn.Cy: Roeddent bellach wedi dysgu'r gwers pwysig am y grym o gydweithio, unrhyw gobaith ar gyfer cymuned newydd yn llonni gan frwydro cyd-fyw.En: They had now learned the important lesson of the power of cooperation, with any hope for a new community brightened by the struggle to live together. Vocabulary Words:crumbling: adfeiliedigdrift: tyblygiadcreaked: gwegianvanished: diflannubarren: ...
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  • Rescue Against the Storm: A Fisherman and Friends Unite

    Rescue Against the Storm: A Fisherman and Friends Unite
    Jan 23 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Rescue Against the Storm: A Fisherman and Friends Unite Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-01-23-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar fore oer o aeaf ar draeth Tywyn, y donnau glas gyda'r gwynt yn chwythu yn gryf.En: On a cold winter morning on traeth Tywyn, the blue waves with the wind blowing strongly.Cy: Ymhell i ffwrdd, gallai Emrys weld cymylau du yn ymgasglu yn y gorwel.En: Far away, Emrys could see dark clouds gathering on the horizon.Cy: Roedd Emrys yn pysgotwr lleol, gyda chalon garedig a chysylltiad dwfn â'r môr.En: Emrys was a local fisherman, with a kind heart and a deep connection to the sea.Cy: Roedd o'n nabod pob cwr o'r ardal, ac roedd y traeth yn rhan o'i fyd.En: He knew every corner of the area, and the beach was part of his world.Cy: Yn sydyn, nododd Emrys anifail yn y tywod.En: Suddenly, Emrys spotted an animal in the sand.Cy: Roedd dolffin wedi cael ei hynnan ar y lan, gan geisio dianc ond yn methu.En: A dolphin had beached itself, trying to escape but failing.Cy: Roedd y bloeddio'n uchel a pheryglus, gan wneud i galon Emrys guro’n gyflym.En: The cries were loud and dangerous, making Emrys's heart beat quickly.Cy: Roedd angen help ar frys.En: Urgent help was needed.Cy: Emrys oedd y cyntaf i gyrraedd, ac roedd ei feddwl yn ffocysu ar un peth - achub y dolffin cyn i'r storm ddynesu.En: Emrys was the first to arrive, and his mind focused on one thing - saving the dolphin before the storm approached.Cy: Wedi i Gwilym, biolegydd morol sy'n ymweld â'r ardal, cyrraedd, aeth Emrys ato gyda bryder yn ei lais.En: After Gwilym, a marine biologist visiting the area, arrived, Emrys went to him with concern in his voice.Cy: "Gwilym! Mae'n rhaid i ni achub y dolffin cyn cyrhaeddiad y storm," meddai Emrys, gan ddangos y storm rymus yn y pellter.En: "Gwilym! We must save the dolphin before the storm arrives," said Emrys, pointing to the powerful storm in the distance.Cy: Roedd Gwilym yn ymddangos yn amheus.En: Gwilym appeared doubtful.Cy: "Mae’r cymeriant yn ddwfn. Oes modd achub?" ofynnodd Gwilym gyda ragfarn.En: "The tide is deep. Is it possible to save?" Gwilym asked with skepticism.Cy: Er hynny, roedd Branwen, llais adnabyddus yn yr ardal dros hawliau anifeiliaid, yn sefyll wrth ochr Emrys.En: However, Branwen, a well-known voice in the area for animal rights, stood by Emrys's side.Cy: "Rhaid trio. Mae caru’r môr yn fwy na geiriau," ychwanegodd, gan dalu sylw iddo.En: "We must try. Loving the sea is more than words," she added, paying attention to him.Cy: Wedi peth pwyll a phwer HAER, penderfynodd Gwilym ymuno â'r ymdrech.En: After some deliberation and the power of determination, Gwilym decided to join the effort.Cy: Roedd yr heddlu o dan arweiniad Emrys a Branwen, ac wrth i ddwfnau'r tywod glos rhyw hamdden dwyn gan eu traed. Gadawsant yr ymdeimlad o hefiant sy'n nodweddu gwlad Cymru.En: The group was led by Emrys and Branwen, and as the depths of the sand threatened to hinder their progress, they felt a sense of urgency characteristic of Wales.Cy: Dechreuon nhw i siglo’r dolffin, gan barchu ei bregusrwydd, tipyn o ymdrech ond gwyliadwriaeth fanwl.En: They began to move the dolphin, respecting its fragility, putting in effort while being carefully observant.Cy: Roedd y gwynt yn chwythu gyda llawer o gryfder ond nid oedd cynllun Emrys a'r grŵp yn chwalu.En: The wind was blowing with great strength, but Emrys's plan and the group's spirit did not falter.Cy: Y gwynt oedd eu cyd-ffrind erbyn hyn wrth iddyn nhw gario'r dolffin yn ôl i'r dyfnderoedd diogel.En: The wind became their ally as they carried the dolphin back to the safe depths.Cy: Wedi pefrio gyda'r dŵr, roedd Emrys yn osgoi golwg llawn tymer ffyrnig a dewr.En: Bathed in water, Emrys avoided a look full of fierce and brave temper.Cy: Fe lwyddodd yn erbyn y tywydd ac yn erbyn y disgwyl er gwaetha'r erbynol.En: He succeeded against the weather and against the odds despite the difficulties.Cy: Mae'r storm, fel eicon o geisio, bellach yn tynged annerchyddol iddo.En: The storm, as a symbol of challenge, now addressed his unyielding spirit.Cy: Pan wnaethant i gyd lwyddo iðo i'r dyfnderau, gwelont y dolffin yn marchio drwy'r tonnau gyda diolchdirysg a bytterwir yn atgof.En: When they all succeeded in returning the dolphin to the depths, they watched it march through the waves with gratitude and buoyancy in memory.Cy: Roedd yn haws na'r disgwyl, ond eto hi oedd, yn abl i achub.En: It was easier than expected, yet there it was, able to be saved.Cy: Ar ôl hynny, aeth Emrys ag ysbryd o hapusrwydd wrth weld y cyd-dyniad a ffrindiaeth yn adlewyrchu yn eu hanesion personol.En: Afterwards, Emrys moved with a spirit of happiness seeing the cooperation and friendship reflected in their personal stories.Cy: Dros amser, daeth Gwilym o ddifrif i ddeall pwysigrwydd gwybodaeth leol a phrofiad.En: Over time, Gwilym came to seriously understand the importance of...
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