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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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  • Embracing the Summit: A Journey Through Mist and Wonder

    Embracing the Summit: A Journey Through Mist and Wonder
    Apr 27 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Embracing the Summit: A Journey Through Mist and Wonder Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-04-27-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn dal i gael ei lliwio gan y ser yn Snowdonia, gyda'i mynyddoedd llawn dirgelwch yn gorwedd yn dawel isod.En: The sky was still painted with stars in Snowdonia, with its mysterious mountains lying quietly below.Cy: Emrys, Ffion, a Gwyn oedd ar eu ffordd i'r copa.En: Emrys, Ffion, and Gwyn were on their way to the summit.Cy: Roeddwn nhw'n caru'r anturiaethau a'r dirwedd ysblennydd.En: They loved the adventures and the splendid landscape.Cy: Emrys oedd y cyntaf i adael.En: Emrys was the first to depart.Cy: Ei gamera oedd ei gyfaill pennaf.En: His camera was his closest companion.Cy: Roedd e eisiau dal y wawr perffaith, y wawr a fyddai'n dal yr holl geg y byd.En: He wanted to capture the perfect dawn, the dawn that would capture the awe of the world.Cy: Ffion, y cerddwr selog, oedd yn arwain.En: Ffion, the avid walker, was leading.Cy: Roedd hi'n benderfynol i gyrraedd y copa heb unrhyw oedi.En: She was determined to reach the summit without any delays.Cy: Gwyn, er gwaethaf ei ofn o uchderau, ymunodd i oresgyn ei ofnau a gwerthfawrogi'r byd natur yn fwy.En: Gwyn, despite his fear of heights, joined to overcome his fears and to appreciate nature more.Cy: Roedd y llwybr yn glas yn llawn o flodau gwyllt yn gadael persawr ysgafn trwy'r aer.En: The path was blue and full of wildflowers, leaving a light fragrance through the air.Cy: Ond yna daeth y niwl.En: But then came the mist.Cy: Niwl trwm, annisgwyl, oedd yn cwmpasu popeth.En: A heavy, unexpected mist that covered everything.Cy: Roedd Emrys yn bryderus, ei obaith am y llun perffaith yn cael ei herio.En: Emrys was anxious, his hope for the perfect shot being challenged.Cy: "Rhaid i ni bwyso ymlaen!" Ffion oedd yn dweud, er ei bod yn gwybod bod Gwyn yn arafach, ei ysbryd wedi'i orchfygu gan ofn.En: "We must press on!" Ffion said, knowing that Gwyn was slower, his spirit overcome by fear.Cy: Ond roedd Gwyn yn benderfynol hefyd.En: But Gwyn was determined as well.Cy: Roedd eisiau cyrraedd y copa er gwaethaf popeth.En: He wanted to reach the summit despite everything.Cy: Cyrraedd y copa oedd fel tywys y tangnefedd.En: Reaching the summit was like guiding to a place of peace.Cy: Roedd y niwl yn dechrau cilio.En: The mist began to recede.Cy: Yn sydyn, gwelwyd lliwiau'r machlud ar yr eithaf.En: Suddenly, the colors of the sunset were seen at their peak.Cy: Emrys cyflymodd ei gamera a jyst dalodd e bod sawl ongl yn symud o liw i liw.En: Emrys hastened with his camera and just managed to capture several angles moving from color to color.Cy: Mewn eiliad, roedd popeth yn euraid.En: In an instant, everything was golden.Cy: Er bod Gwyn wedi bod yn nerfus, yn awr roedd yn gwylio'r golygfa, ei ofn yn troi i mewn i ryfeddod.En: Even though Gwyn had been nervous, he was now watching the view, his fear turning into wonder.Cy: "Mae'n werth e," meddai Gwyn yn llais tawel ond hyderus.En: "It's worth it," said Gwyn in a quiet but confident voice.Cy: "Rwy'n gweld pam mae hwn yn lle arbennig."En: "I see why this is a special place."Cy: Gan lawr y mynydd, roedd y grŵp yn chwerthin.En: Descending the mountain, the group was laughing.Cy: Roedd Emrys yn edrych ar ei camera yn falch, a Gwen yn teimlo'n gryfach.En: Emrys looked at his camera with pride, and Gwendolen felt stronger.Cy: Roedd Ffion yn edrych yn fodlon hefyd, gan ei bod wedi gweld ffrindiau yn cael achlysur i'w drigo am byth.En: Ffion looked satisfied too, having seen friends have an experience worth holding onto forever.Cy: Roedd Emrys wedi dysgu bod amynedd a spontaneiddwrwydd yn allweddol i ddal harddwch.En: Emrys had learned that patience and spontaneity are key to capturing beauty.Cy: Roedd Gwyn wedi ennill hyder newydd ac yn barod am fwy o heriau.En: Gwyn had gained new confidence and was ready for more challenges.Cy: Wedi cyrraedd y gwaelod, roedd eu hysbryd wedi newid; roeddent yn cyffroi am yr hyn fyddai'n dod nesaf.En: Having reached the bottom, their spirits had changed; they were excited about what would come next.Cy: Roedd gan bob un ohonynt ffordd newydd o edrych ar fydd y dyfodol.En: Each one of them had a new way of looking at what the future might hold. Vocabulary Words:painted: lliwiomysterious: llawn dirgelwchsummit: copaadventures: anturiaethausplendid: ysblennydddepart: adaelclosest: pennafcapture: dalavid: selogreach: cyrraedddelays: oediwildflowers: blodau gwylltfragrance: persawrunexpected: annisgwylanxious: pryderuspress on: bwyso ymlaenrecede: ciliohaste: cyflymoddangles: onglinstant: eiliadovercome: gorchfyguwonder: ryfeddoddescend: gan lawrpride: balchcontent: fodlonexperience: achlysurpatience: amyneddspontaneity: spontaneiddwrwyddchallenges: heriaufuture: dyfodol
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  • A Blossoming Adventure: Gareth's Unexpected Floral Triumph

    A Blossoming Adventure: Gareth's Unexpected Floral Triumph
    Apr 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Blossoming Adventure: Gareth's Unexpected Floral Triumph Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-04-26-22-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae’r haul yn gwenu dros Ardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru.En: The sun is smiling over the Ardd Fotaneg Genedlaethol Cymru (Welsh National Botanical Garden).Cy: Does dim unman tebyg iddi yn nhymor y gwanwyn.En: There is nowhere like it in the spring season.Cy: Mae blodau’n blodeuo ymhob lliw, a'r awyr yn gorlif â pherarogl y planhigion.En: Flowers blossom in every color, and the air overflows with the fragrance of the plants.Cy: Mae adar yn sibrwd caneuon tair troedfedd uwchlaw ymwelwyr hapus.En: Birds whisper songs three feet above happy visitors.Cy: Gareth, carwr natur a chariad mawr i laswelltiroedd, camodd i’r ardd gyda dim ond cyffro am ddarganfod amrywiaeth y planhigion lleol.En: Gareth, a nature lover with a deep affection for meadows, stepped into the garden with nothing but excitement for discovering the diversity of local plants.Cy: Er nid yw’n grefftwr coeth yng ngwaith blodau, mae atyniad dwfn ganddo at y margareti gwylaidd.En: Although he is not a polished craftsman in floral work, he has a deep attraction to the modest daisy.Cy: Ei fwriad? Diwrnod heddychlon a dysgu.En: His intention? A peaceful and educational day.Cy: Ond wrth iddo fynd ymlaen, canfyddodd gafn rhywle’n denu’r dorf.En: But as he went on, he noticed a commotion somewhere attracting a crowd.Cy: Aeth Gareth i mewn, caniatawyd chwarae barddoni athrylithol gyda blodau.En: Gareth entered and was allowed to play with brilliant flower arrangements.Cy: Yn ei syfrdandod, roedd eisoes wedi cofrestru i gystadleuaeth trefnu blodau.En: In his amazement, he was already signed up for a flower arrangement competition.Cy: "Helo, Gareth yw’r enw," cyfarchodd a phenlinio Rhian, y fflores fawr o ardal Llandeilo, a oedd yn arwain y gystadleuaeth.En: "Hello, Gareth is the name," he greeted and kneeled to Rhian, the grand florist from the Llandeilo area who was leading the competition.Cy: Roedd Elinor, yn eistedd yn agos ati, yn gwenu’n gynnes, ei gward.En: Elinor, sitting close to her, smiled warmly, her guardian.Cy: Defnyddio ychydig o bwysau dyletswydd, penderfynodd Gareth aros.En: Using a little nudge of duty, Gareth decided to stay.Cy: Nid oedd yn gallu gyfleu ei gamgymeriad o fynd i mewn i’r gystadleuaeth dan argraff anghywir, ond teimlodd gan y gymdeithas mai llwyddiant oedd o fewn cyrraedd llaw.En: He couldn't convey his mistake of entering the competition under a false impression, but he felt the support of the community, and success seemed within reach.Cy: "Elinor, gallwch chi fy helpu i?" gofynnodd Gareth, wirioneddol awyddus i wneud y gorau.En: "Elinor, can you help me?" asked Gareth, truly eager to do his best.Cy: Trefnodd Elinor, gydag agwedd amyneddgar ac anogaeth, ei fod yn rhodd yn ddigon hwyliog.En: Elinor, with a patient demeanor and encouragement, ensured it was an enjoyable effort.Cy: Wrth i oriau hedfan heibio, fe welodd Gareth ei fod, yn ôl pob tebyg, yn gwneud yn well nag a feddyliodd.En: As hours flew by, Gareth found that he was probably doing better than he had thought.Cy: Heb dros wyro oddi wrth ei hoffter o margareti, yn y diweddos â phrif drefniad ei hun yn gorchuddio â blodau ar hap.En: Without deviating from his fondness for daisies, he ended up with a main arrangement covered randomly with flowers.Cy: Wrth fiseleu dros y gwaith, mewnpenderfynodd efe ieithiad tymerus, "Allai fod yn well i mi fynychu gwersi'n rinweddol i wella."En: While contemplating his work, he timidly concluded, "Perhaps I should attend some real classes to improve."Cy: Pan ddaeth yr amser dyfarniad, roedd Gareth yn aros yn llonydd.En: When the judging time came, Gareth waited quietly.Cy: Gwnaeth y beirniadu ŵyl o’i drefniant anarferol.En: The judges marveled at his unusual arrangement.Cy: Roedd y canlyniad yn syndod llwyr: Gareth a enillodd wobr “Defnydd Mwyaf Creadigol o Fargareti.”En: The result was a complete surprise: Gareth won the prize for "Most Creative Use of Daisies."Cy: Aeth Gareth adref y diwrnod hwnnw, nid dim ond ag anrhydedd fach ond gyda hyder newydd i wynebu gweithio tuag at fertigau newydd.En: Gareth went home that day, not only with a small honor but also with a newfound confidence to face higher goals.Cy: Gan wybod mai hwyrach nad oedd bob amser yn bril, dechreuodd ymddiried yn gryf mewn ei allu i archwilio cyfrinebau newydd; ddechreuodd dylunio blodau ei gwrs yw pelydru gyda boddhad.En: Knowing he might not always be brilliant, he began to trust strongly in his ability to explore new mysteries; he started designing flowers, his course illuminated with satisfaction. Vocabulary Words:smiling: gwenufragrance: peraroglblossom: blodeuooverflow: gorlifmeadows: glaswelltiroeddpolished: coethattraction: atyniadmodest: gwylaiddintention: bwriadcommotion: carnelguardian: gwarddemeanor: ...
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    17 mins
  • From Gardens to Bonds: A Tale of Trust and Growth

    From Gardens to Bonds: A Tale of Trust and Growth
    Apr 26 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: From Gardens to Bonds: A Tale of Trust and Growth Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-04-26-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn y noson gynnar, roedd awyr y gwanwyn yn llanw’r Ardd Fotaneg Gymreig ag arogl melys blodau yn agor fel ymladd o liwiau.En: In the early evening, the spring air filled the Ardd Fotaneg Gymreig with the sweet aroma of flowers opening like a battle of colors.Cy: Roedd dathliad Dydd y Ddaear mewn llawn swing.En: The Earth Day celebration was in full swing.Cy: Roedd pobl o bob oed yn crwydro rhwng yr arddangosfeydd a'r stondinau.En: People of all ages wandered between the exhibits and stalls.Cy: Yn eu plith roedd Rhian, dynes gyda glainau gwyrdd yn ei llygaid a gwallt tywyll cyrliog.En: Among them was Rhian, a woman with green beads in her eyes and dark curly hair.Cy: Roedd hi'n gweini fel gwirfoddolwraig, ei galon mor llawn â'r awyrgylch o angerdd am yr amgylchedd.En: She was serving as a volunteer, her heart as full as the atmosphere with passion for the environment.Cy: Roedd Rhian, er gwaethaf ei chefnadgarwch, yn fwy hyderus o guddio tu mewn calon ei hun.En: Despite Rhian's dedication, she was more confident hiding within her own heart.Cy: Roedd hi wedi brifo yn y gorffennol a nawr roedd ofn iddi agor eto.En: She had been hurt in the past and now feared opening up again.Cy: Roedd Dafydd, ei chydweithiwr didwyll, yn ei hannog i fod yn fwy agored.En: Dafydd, her sincere colleague, encouraged her to be more open.Cy: "Mae llawer o bobl yma ar dy donfedd di, Rhian.En: "There are many people here on your wavelength, Rhian.Cy: Paid bod ofnus," meddai'n garedig, wrth edrych tua'r tyrfa.En: Don't be afraid," he said kindly, looking toward the crowd.Cy: Eisteddodd Rhian ger y pwll dŵr, fel pe byddai'r dŵr tawel yn cysuro ei henaid.En: Rhian sat by the water pool, as if the calm water was soothing her soul.Cy: Ac yna, cerddodd ferch o'r enw Eira rownd gongl, ei gwallt llif i lawr fel dŵr rhewlif.En: And then, a girl named Eira walked around the corner, her hair flowing down like glacial water.Cy: Roedd gan Eira ddiddordeb mawr mewn ymarferion cynaliadwy, eu hysbrydoliaeth ar y blaen, ond roedd er hynny, ofni rhoi ffydd yn rhywun newydd.En: Eira had a great interest in sustainable practices, with her inspiration at the forefront, yet she was still fearful of placing trust in someone new.Cy: Dechreuodd Rhian ac Eira siarad, y ffurfafen uwch eu pennau yn lask, wrth iddynt drydar am bynciau ecolegol a'r planhigion sydd amgylcho'r ardd.En: Rhian and Eira began to talk, the sky above them pale blue, as they chatted about ecological topics and the plants surrounding the garden.Cy: Dechreuodd Rhian deimlo rhywbeth fel cynhesrwydd, ond roedd amgau yn dal yn dalentus.En: Rhian began to feel something like warmth, but she was still skillful at enclosing.Cy: Wrth i'r prynhawn fynd yn ei blaen, dechreuodd gweithdy newydd ar arddio cynaliadwy.En: As the afternoon progressed, a new workshop on sustainable gardening began.Cy: Roedd Rhian wrth y gorau gyda hyn.En: Rhian was at her best with this.Cy: Roedd hi'n sôn am ei chynnig cyntaf i blannu gardd gymunedol yn y gymuned, sut y trodd y gwargoed lleol yn gymuned gydweithredol.En: She spoke about her first initiative to plant a community garden in the neighborhood, how the local waste ground turned into a cooperative community.Cy: Gwelodd Eira y sbarc yn llygad Rhian.En: Eira saw the spark in Rhian's eye.Cy: Yr oedd yn synhwyrydd moment gwirioneddol.En: It was a moment of genuine recognition.Cy: Ar ôl y gweithdy, dechreuodd Eira bŵerio i Rhian gyda llawenydd.En: After the workshop, Eira beamed at Rhian with joy.Cy: "Dy stori di oedd yr un sydd wedi cyffwrdd â fi," meddai Eira yn ddedwydd.En: "Your story was the one that touched me," said Eira happily.Cy: Rhannuodd Eira ei hofn o ymddiriedaeth, a sut y mae'r plannu wedi'i galluogi i deimlo’n gysylltiol.En: Eira shared her fear of trust, and how planting had allowed her to feel connected.Cy: Roedd Rhian yn synnu, ond hefyd yn addfwyn wrth glywed yr eiriau gonestrwydd.En: Rhian was surprised, but also gently moved by hearing the honest words.Cy: Fe wnaeth i Rhian hefyd dderbyn ei bod hi'n dial, ei bod hi'n fwy na’r ofnau a oedd yn ei rhwystro.En: It made Rhian also acknowledge that she was more than the fears that were holding her back.Cy: Yn y diwedd, roedd Rhian ac Eira'n cael sgwrs am eu dyheadau a'u hofnau, gan fynd tuag at bont o ddealltwriaeth.En: In the end, Rhian and Eira had a conversation about their aspirations and fears, moving toward a bridge of understanding.Cy: Roeddant yn cydnabod rhyngddynt bod cysylltiad yn bosib, gydag amser, gydag agoradau.En: They both recognized that a connection was possible, with time, with openness.Cy: A daeth Rhian i ddeall, y gall agor ei hun yn arwain at greadigaeth newydd, hyd yn oed er mae hynny'n gofyn dewrder.En: And Rhian came to understand that opening herself up ...
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