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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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  • Allergy Antics in Eryri: Gwen's Unexpected Spring Adventure

    Allergy Antics in Eryri: Gwen's Unexpected Spring Adventure
    Apr 12 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Allergy Antics in Eryri: Gwen's Unexpected Spring Adventure Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-04-12-07-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd y bore yn cynnar yn Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, a dechreuodd y dydd gyda sŵn ysgafn o adar yn canu.En: It was early morning in Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri, and the day began with the gentle sound of birds singing.Cy: Roedd Gwen, Dylan, a Rhys yn barod i ddechrau eu taith gerdded drwy goedwig lliwgar y gwanwyn.En: Gwen, Dylan, and Rhys were ready to start their hike through the colorful spring forest.Cy: Roedd Gwen yn edrych ymlaen at weld y blodau gwanwynol mewn llawn blodeuo.En: Gwen was looking forward to seeing the spring flowers in full bloom.Cy: Gwelodd lliwiau'r banadl felen a’r rhosynnau gwyllt yn codi ei hysbryd.En: She saw the colors of the yellow broom and the wild roses lift her spirits.Cy: Ar y dechrau, roedd popeth yn berffaith.En: At the beginning, everything was perfect.Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn glir a’r awyrgylch yn llawn arogl pefr.En: The sky was clear, and the atmosphere was filled with the scent of fresh air.Cy: Roedd Gwen yn tynnu lluniau gyda'i chamera.En: Gwen was taking photos with her camera.Cy: Roedd hi'n hapus, a’i chyfeillion, Dylan a Rhys, oedd wrth eu boddiau hefyd.En: She was happy, and her friends, Dylan and Rhys, were delighted too.Cy: Ond, ychydig cyn cyrraedd crib y mynydd, dechreuodd pethau newid.En: But, just before reaching the mountain ridge, things started to change.Cy: Teimlodd Gwen gracder yn ei llygaid, ac yna dechreuodd tisian yn ddi-ben-draw.En: Gwen felt irritation in her eyes, and then she began sneezing endlessly.Cy: "Beth sy'n bod?" gofynnodd Dylan.En: "What’s wrong?" asked Dylan.Cy: Gwnaeth Gwen anwybyddu'r salwch ar y dechrau.En: Gwen ignored the discomfort initially.Cy: Roedd hi'n benderfynol i fwynhau'r dydd.En: She was determined to enjoy the day.Cy: Ond roedd ei phroblem yn gwaethygu.En: But her problem worsened.Cy: Roedd y planhigyn newydd, a fu'n blodeuo o dan goeden, wedi achosi i Gwen gael adwaith alergaidd.En: A new plant, blooming under a tree, had caused Gwen an allergic reaction.Cy: Cododd poen yn fwy ac yn fwy.En: The pain grew more intense.Cy: Roedd Gwen yn ceisio dal ati a cherdded ymlaen.En: Gwen tried to keep going and kept walking.Cy: Ond pa mor bell oedd hi’n gallu mynd cyn iddi fynd yn more wael?En: But how far could she go before she got worse?Cy: Roedd cysgod o ofn yn ei llygaid.En: There was a shadow of fear in her eyes.Cy: Mewn un eiliad sydyn, teimlodd Gwen ei phen yn troi.En: In one sudden moment, Gwen felt her head spinning.Cy: Yn dorfol a'i hamser taith yn dod i ben, cwympodd ar y llawr.En: In a panic and with her hike coming to an end, she collapsed on the ground.Cy: Cyflymrodd Dylan a Rhys tuag ati.En: Dylan and Rhys rushed over to her.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn cario cas meddygaeth, ac fe safodd Dylan wrth ei hochr, yn ceisio cysuro.En: Rhys carried a medical kit, and Dylan stood by her side, trying to comfort her.Cy: Nid oedd amser i oedi.En: There was no time to delay.Cy: Gwnaeth Dylan ddod â dŵr a Rhys ffôn symudol i ofyn am gymorth.En: Dylan brought water and Rhys used his mobile phone to call for help.Cy: Gwnaeth Gwen ddechrau dod at ei hun, gan edrych yn ddiolchgar ar ei ffrindiau.En: Gwen began to come around, looking gratefully at her friends.Cy: "Mae'n iawn, rydym ni yma," meddai Dylan, yn tawelu ei hofnau.En: "It’s okay, we’re here," said Dylan, calming her fears.Cy: Gyda'r effaith y meddyginiaeth yn arafach, roedd Gwen yn teimlo gwella.En: With the effects of the medication slowly working, Gwen began to feel better.Cy: Aeth y criw yn ôl ar ben y llwybr tuag at ddiogelwch.En: The group headed back on the trail towards safety.Cy: Yn ystod yr antur hwn, dysgodd Gwen wers bwysig.En: During this adventure, Gwen learned an important lesson.Cy: Deallodd hi nad oedd yn rhaid iddi wneud popeth ar ei phen ei hun.En: She realized she didn’t have to do everything on her own.Cy: Pan oeddant yn ôl yn y car, edrychodd Gwen ar Dylan a Rhys.En: When they were back in the car, Gwen looked at Dylan and Rhys.Cy: "Diolch am fod yno i mi," meddai hi, gyda gwên fach yn araf ffurfio ar ei gwefus.En: "Thanks for being there for me," she said, with a small smile slowly forming on her lips.Cy: "Ma' ddim problem," atebodd Rhys, yn gwenu'n gynnes.En: "No problem," replied Rhys, smiling warmly.Cy: Gwnaeth Gwen sylweddoli na fuasai bywyd rhywogaethol na chynhesrwydd yr Eryri yn gyfan os nad oedd hi’n gallu dibynnu ar ei chyfeillion.En: Gwen realized that life wouldn’t be as full or the warmth of Eryri as complete if she couldn’t rely on her friends.Cy: A dyna oedd gwireddu pwysigrwydd ymddiriedaeth a derbyn cymorth.En: And that was the realization of the importance of trust and accepting help.Cy: Roedd Gwen, Dylan, a Rhys yn gwybod bod cyfeillgarwch gwirioneddol yn hefyn nid yn unig o hwyl, ond hefyd pan oedd ...
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  • Reviving Memories: The Parade of Hope at Old Amusement Park

    Reviving Memories: The Parade of Hope at Old Amusement Park
    Apr 11 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Reviving Memories: The Parade of Hope at Old Amusement Park Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-04-11-22-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar dydd glawiog o wanwyn, yng nghanol y coed gwyrdd sy'n ailafael ar fywyd, roedd hen barc hwyliog.En: On a rainy spring day, in the midst of the green trees reviving life, there was an old amusement park.Cy: Saif olion yr hyn oedd yn lle llawer o hapusrwydd a chwerthin, gyda'r olwyn fawr yn sefyll fel esgyrn ysgafn.En: The remnants of what was once a place of much happiness and laughter stood there, with the big wheel like fragile bones.Cy: Roedd y lle'n llawn o donnau tlysion a pheint a wyrai oddi ar y cyffroedder cynt, gyda phlanhigion bach yn ymddangos rhwng y cerrig sychion.En: The place was full of faded trinkets and paint peeling from the excitement of the past, with small plants appearing between the dry stones.Cy: Gareth, yn gwenu wrth edrych ar baent y siop siocled sy'n pylu, trodd at ei ffrindiau, Cerys ac Aneirin.En: Gareth, smiling as he looked at the fading paint of the chocolate shop, turned to his friends, Cerys and Aneirin.Cy: “Beth os ydyn ni'n creu rhywbeth gwych yma?” suggno Gareth, gyda sglein yn ei lygaid.En: “What if we create something great here?” suggested Gareth, with a gleam in his eyes.Cy: Roedd y syniad o orymdaith i gydio ysbryd y goroeswyr yn ei gyffroi.En: The idea of a parade to capture the spirit of the survivors excited him.Cy: Er bod gwên Cerys yn dangos ei brwdfrydedd, roedd Aneirin yn ysgwyd ei ben yn amheugar.En: Although Cerys's smile showed her enthusiasm, Aneirin shook his head doubtfully.Cy: "Mae’r rheiliau’n rhy wan," rhybuddiodd Aneirin, ond roedd ei lais mor llyfn fel y cynfas o ddydd ystod mis Mai.En: "The railings are too weak," warned Aneirin, but his voice was as smooth as the canvas of a May day.Cy: Roedd Cerys, gyda’i meddwl dargan bachu, yn sbïo ar y teganau wedi’u gadael, yn gweld cyfle i ryfeddod.En: Cerys, with her creative mind, was eyeing the abandoned toys, seeing an opportunity for wonder.Cy: "Beth os ydyn ni'n defnyddio gêm y carnifal? - Mae’n dal yn gweithio, yn ddealladwy," cymerodd hi arnaf.En: "What if we use the carnival game? - It's still working, understandably," she ventured.Cy: Yn sgil penderfyniad unedig, aeth y tri ati i gyfuno’r gwychder eu meddyliad.En: With a united decision, the three set about combining the brilliance of their ideas.Cy: Dewisodd Gareth sylfaen yr olwyn fawr, tra bod Cerys trwy ei chreadigrwydd yn ychwanegu’r gêm darganfod siocled, ac Aneirin yn sicrhau diogelwch.En: Gareth chose the base of the big wheel, while Cerys through her creativity added the chocolate discovery game, and Aneirin ensured safety.Cy: Allen nhw sicrhau bod safon yn uchel a'r wên ar y wynebau yn barhaus?En: Could they ensure high standards and continuous smiles on faces?Cy: Dydd mawr y wledd ddod, gyda chymuned fach y goroeswyr wedi casglu i weld y darn gwych.En: The day of the fair arrived, with the small survivor community gathered to see their marvelous creation.Cy: Ond, wrth ddechrau'r orymdaith, dechreuodd y brif ffrâm siglo.En: But, as the parade began, the main frame started to sway.Cy: Yr adeg o orfoledd droi’n bryder.En: The moment of joy turned into concern.Cy: "Angen plan," meddai Aneirin yn dawel ond yn hyderus.En: "Need a plan," said Aneirin calmly but confidently.Cy: Gyda'r grym canol y gystadleuaeth, rhoi'r meddwl eiddgar o Gareth a’r dylanwad datrysiadol o Cerys mewn gweithred.En: With the central force of the competition, he put Gareth's eager mind and Cerys's problem-solving influence into action.Cy: Gan gyfuno rhaffau a hen ddarnau metal gan ddefnyddio twistiau cynnil Cerys, llediodd y sitrwn.En: By combining ropes and old metal pieces using Cerys' subtle twists, they stabilized the sway.Cy: Roedd y ffordd yn sefydlog, am ei fwyaf.En: The path was steady, at its best.Cy: Wrth i'r cerbyd siglo trwy'r llwybr, cyfododd y lle gyda chwerthin oedd yn twymo’r henaint newydd.En: As the vehicle swayed through the path, the place rose with laughter warming the renewed age.Cy: Roedd plant yn bloeddio mewn llawenydd a'r hen a'r ifanc yn cofleidio - unedig dan led eiddgar.En: Children shouted with joy and the old and young embraced—united under eager enthusiasm.Cy: Y bond a wnaed trwy waith ac undod.En: The bond was made through work and unity.Cy: Yn dilyn eu profiad, ymddangosodd Gareth, yn gwerthfawrogi’r cyfraniadau a wnaed gan ei ffrindiau.En: After their experience, Gareth, appreciated the contributions made by his friends.Cy: "Mae pawb yn rhan o’r hud hwn," cyfaddefodd Gareth.En: "Everyone is part of this magic," Gareth admitted.Cy: Roedd Cerys ac Aneirin yn gwybod erbyn hyn yn gwerthfawrogi optimistiaeth, yn deall fod pŵer yn gymorth y tîm.En: Cerys and Aneirin now knew to appreciate optimism, understanding the power in team support.Cy: Cerddodd yr olwyn fawr ei olwyn ...
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  • Cerys' Quest: Reviving Hope Amidst Cardiff's Ruins

    Cerys' Quest: Reviving Hope Amidst Cardiff's Ruins
    Apr 11 2026
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Cerys' Quest: Reviving Hope Amidst Cardiff's Ruins Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-04-11-07-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar ddydd Sul y Pasg, roedd Cerys yn sefyll ar ben bryn uchel, ei llygaid yn edrych dros adfeilion difetha Caerdydd.En: On Easter Sunday, Cerys stood on top of a high hill, her eyes gazing over the desolate ruins of Cardiff.Cy: Roedd y ddinas wedi bod yn fywiog unwaith, yn llawn bywyd a gobaith, ond erbyn hyn roedd yn bostyn o dristwch, gyda'i hadeiladau'n stigmatig a phlanhigion gwyllt yn yn ysgubo trwy bob tomen.En: The city had once been vibrant, full of life and hope, but now it was a remnant of sadness, with its stigmatized buildings and wild plants sweeping through every mound.Cy: Roedd y bore'n oer, ond roedd yr awyr yn las, a’r haul y gwanwyn yn rhoi goleuni meddal dros y ddinas wag.En: The morning was cold, but the sky was blue, and the spring sun cast a gentle light over the empty city.Cy: Roedd Cerys yn gwybod am y sôn am dreftadaeth arbennig, cuddiog mewn eglwys hynafol yn y ddinas.En: Cerys was aware of the rumor about a special heritage, hidden in an ancient church in the city.Cy: Roedd rhaid iddi ddod o hyd iddo i achub ei theulu.En: She had to find it to save her family.Cy: Gwasgodd llaw ar ei chalon, teimlo’r cyfrifoldeb a’r euogrwydd, gan adnabod pob camgymeriad a phenderfyniad a wnaeth hi yn y gorffennol a oedd wedi dod â’i theulu i’r sefyllfa hon.En: She pressed a hand to her heart, feeling the responsibility and the guilt, recognizing every mistake and decision she had made in the past that had brought her family to this situation.Cy: Yn penderfynol, dechreuodd Cerys deithio ar ei phen ei hun, yn gwybod mai'r brwydro ar ei henaid ei hun oedd y ffordd orau o’i cyrraedd.En: Determined, Cerys began her journey alone, knowing that battling her inner demons was the best way to reach it.Cy: Wrth iddi orymdeithio drwy lorïau adfeiliedig a strydoedd llwm, clywodd blodyn cân yr adar, sain ryfeddol ar ddiwrnod o obaith.En: As she marched through derelict lorries and desolate streets, she heard the floral song of the birds, a wondrous sound on a day of hope.Cy: Roedd y ddinas yn llawn peryglon: eraill sy’n chwilio, bwystfilod wedi’u trawsnewid ac adeiladau â'u wal pendrwm.En: The city was full of dangers: others searching, transformed monsters, and buildings with precarious walls.Cy: Gwelodd Dafydd a Lowri, dau ffrind, o’r ddinas.En: She saw Dafydd and Lowri, two friends, from the city.Cy: Fe wnaethon nhw ffurfio cynghrair dros dro i helpu ei gilydd, gan addo gwahanu unwaith y cyrhaeddodd y casgliad hanesyddol.En: They formed a temporary alliance to help each other, promising to separate once they reached the historical collection.Cy: Roeddent yn gwybod nad oedd angen dyfalu er mwyn ildio i'r hyn roedden nhw wedi'i wneud.En: They knew it wasn’t necessary to guess in order to surrender to what they had done.Cy: Cyn bo hir, roedd hi'n yr eglwys wag.En: Soon, she was in the empty church.Cy: Roedd y llwch mor ddrwg ag eira, a'r golau yn disgyn drwy ffenestri lliw wedi cracio.En: The dust was as bad as snow, and the light fell through cracked stained glass windows.Cy: Roedd Cerys yn ei ffeindio ar y diwedd, tlws gilfachog mewn bwa sanctaidd.En: Cerys found it at last, a delicate relic in a sacred arch.Cy: Yn ei law roedd medr gobaith, galluoedd newydd iddynt amsugno.En: In her hand was the skill of hope, new abilities for them to absorb.Cy: Ond doedd dim amser i’w golli.En: But there was no time to lose.Cy: Daeth pobl eraill, gan weiddi ac ymestyn gyda’u dwylo am un peth.En: Others came, shouting and stretching with their hands for the same thing.Cy: Ond roedd Cerys yn glyfar.En: But Cerys was clever.Cy: Ei hyder newydd gafodd ei hun yn antur.En: Her newfound confidence found adventure.Cy: Yn ddihafal, llwyddodd hi i gydlynu cynllun i'w hoelio nhw gyda synau, tynnu'u sylw i ffawd arall, cyn sleifio allan y drws cefn.En: Fearlessly, she managed to coordinate a plan to distract them with sounds, drawing their attention to another fate, before sneaking out the back door.Cy: Fe redodd hi drwy'r strydoedd tywyll, y tlws yn ddiogel yn ei thaen i achub ei theulu.En: She ran through the dark streets, the relic safely in her possession to save her family.Cy: Ar gopa bryn wrth y wawr, roedd Cerys yn edrych dros y ddinas unwaith eto.En: At the top of the hill at dawn, Cerys looked over the city once more.Cy: Nid oedd hi mwyach wedi diflasu, nid oedd y ddinas yn hunllef o bechodun.En: It was no longer dreary; the city was no longer a nightmare of sins.Cy: Roedd y planhigion yn dechrau blodeuo, yn danio gobaith newydd.En: The plants were beginning to bloom, igniting new hope.Cy: Roedd hi wedi dod yn arweinydd, wedi codi uwch y cydwybod o’r gorffennol, yn wyneb balch ei chwerthin a'i hatgyfodi.En: She had become a leader, rising above the conscience of the past, her face proud...
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