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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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  • Mystery, Love, and Secrets: A Christmas in Eryri Unveiled

    Mystery, Love, and Secrets: A Christmas in Eryri Unveiled
    Dec 25 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Mystery, Love, and Secrets: A Christmas in Eryri Unveiled Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-25-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Roedd hi'n amser Nadolig yn Eryri, ac roedd Rhiannon, Emrys, a Llewellyn wedi dod i fwynhau eu gwyliau ynghanol y parc cenedlaethol.En: It was Christmastime in Eryri, and Rhiannon, Emrys, and Llewellyn had come to enjoy their holiday in the middle of the national park.Cy: Roedd gwynt oer y gaeaf yn chwythu dros yr eira newydd, a'r coed bytholwyrdd yn gwisgo eu dillad gryblithgwin gaeafol.En: The cold winter wind was blowing over the fresh snow, and the evergreen trees wore their wintery, ever-changing attire.Cy: Rhiannon oedd y fwyaf anturus o'r tri.En: Rhiannon was the most adventurous of the three.Cy: Roedd hi'n gobeithio datrys dirgelwch unrhyw beth a sefyllfaoedd oedd yn gymhleth, hyd yn oed os oedd hynny'n berygliol weithiau.En: She hoped to solve the mystery of anything and situations that were complex, even if that was sometimes dangerous.Cy: Roedd Emrys, ei ffrind didwyll, yn fwy gofalus.En: Emrys, her faithful friend, was more cautious.Cy: Roedd yn ofalgar ac yn gweld ei hun fel amddiffynnydd Rhiannon.En: He was caring and saw himself as Rhiannon's protector.Cy: Ond roedd gan Emrys gyfrinach - roedd yn caru Rhiannon yn ddistaw.En: But Emrys had a secret—he loved Rhiannon silently.Cy: Llewellyn oedd y mwyaf dirgelgar.En: Llewellyn was the most mysterious.Cy: Roedd rhywbeth yn ei lygaid yn datgelu gorffennol poenus, ond doedd neb yn gwybod llawer am ei stori.En: There was something in his eyes that revealed a painful past, but no one knew much about his story.Cy: Wrth iddynt farchogaeth eu hawyrgeiriau sment i mewn i galon y parc, teimlodd Rhiannon ddagrau o ddirgelwch oedd yn denu hi fel magnet i Llewellyn.En: As they rode their cement swings into the heart of the park, Rhiannon felt tears of mystery drawing her like a magnet to Llewellyn.Cy: Un noson, wrth i'r eira ddechrau disgyn yn drwm, diflannodd Llewellyn o'u caban gartrefol.En: One night, as the snow began to fall heavily, Llewellyn disappeared from their cozy cabin.Cy: Roedd ei esgidiau yn unig ar ôl, lladrata drwy ddrws yr ochr.En: Only his shoes remained, slipping through the side door.Cy: Roedd Rhiannon yn dalu sylw, yn benderfynol o ddod o hyd i atebion.En: Rhiannon paid attention, determined to find answers.Cy: "Rhaid i ni aros i'r tywydd wella," awgrymodd Emrys yn y lle clyd wrth y tân.En: "We must wait for the weather to improve," suggested Emrys in the cozy spot by the fire.Cy: Ond gwrthododd Rhiannon wrando.En: But Rhiannon refused to listen.Cy: Dywedodd, "Mae amser yw'r elfen.En: She said, "Time is of the essence.Cy: Rhaid i mi fynd nawr!En: I must go now!"Cy: "Gyda golau fflachlamp yn ei llaw, aeth i'r coed tawel a gwyn, eira'n cwympo'n gyson.En: With a flashlight in her hand, she ventured into the quiet and white woods, snow falling steadily.Cy: Roedd gwynt yn chwythu, yn taflu eira i'w hwyneb, a huan yn rhwystr ar ei gwaed.En: The wind was blowing, throwing snow into her face, and the sun a hindrance to her path.Cy: Collodd ei ffordd, ei thraed yn drwm ac yn araf.En: She lost her way, her feet heavy and slow.Cy: Wedi oriau o gerdded, gwelodd lle cafodd clwyd a phanoliwyd yr eira o gwmpas llwybr dirdro o flaen iddi.En: After hours of walking, she saw where the snow was plowed around a winding path before her.Cy: Roedd yno symbolau argraffiad mawr i'r llawr.En: There were large imprinted symbols on the ground.Cy: Dilynodd hi nhw yn ofalus tan y caban cuddiedig lle roedd Llewellyn yn sappio gyda thafluniad o'i hen amserau.En: She followed them carefully to a hidden cabin where Llewellyn was hiding with projections of his old times.Cy: Synodwyd gan ddwylo Rhiannon ar ei benel, crwddodd i fyny.En: Startled by Rhiannon's hands on his shoulder, he huddled up.Cy: "Na fydd rhaid i chi ddeall," meddai Llewellyn, "fy mod i'n rhedeg o flaen fy mhoen.En: "You don't have to understand," said Llewellyn, "that I am running from my pain."Cy: "Trwy gyd-dynnu a siarad, dechreuodd Rhiannon ddeall topograph Llewellyn a'i geisio.En: Through pulling together and speaking, Rhiannon began to understand Llewellyn's landscape and seek it.Cy: Roedd yn gyfri o serch a chyfrinachyddol.En: It was a story of affection and secrecy.Cy: Eiliad rheini, clywodd yn sydyn Emrys yn ei galw wrth lais uchel y gwynt.En: In those moments, she suddenly heard Emrys calling her through the loud voice of the wind.Cy: "Rhiannon!En: "Rhiannon!Cy: Rhiannon!En: Rhiannon!"Cy: "Pan welodd Emrys hi, roedd ei lygaid yn llo mewn goruchafiaeth, amherffaith i gyd yn sid dydd o loewrhan.En: When Emrys saw her, his eyes were ablaze with supremacy, imperfect in the glow of daylight.Cy: Gyda'i gymorth cariadle, daeth hi'n ôl adref, y gwynt y bothelluniad i'w groeso.En: With his loving help, she came back home, the wind providing a tumultuous welcome.Cy: Yn ôl yn y ...
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  • A Christmas Proposal: Love in the Heart of Snowdonia

    A Christmas Proposal: Love in the Heart of Snowdonia
    Dec 25 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: A Christmas Proposal: Love in the Heart of Snowdonia Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-25-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Yn nyfnderau eira caled a chorrachod coedwigoedd Snowdonia, roedd Rhys ac Eira wedi dewis lloches gyferbyniol yn erbyn gwynt oer y gaeaf.En: In the depths of the hard snow and dwarfed forests of Snowdonia, Rhys and Eira had chosen a cozy shelter against the cold winter wind.Cy: Roedd y caban pren bach, wedi ei addurno â lampau twinklo a thân braf yn agor yn y lle tân, yn symbol berffaith o ddihangfa Nadoligaidd.En: The small wooden cabin, adorned with twinkling lights and a warm fire crackling in the fireplace, was the perfect symbol of a Christmas escape.Cy: Roedd persawr pinwydd a sinsir yn llenwi'r awyr, tra roedd y coed yn dawnsio yn dân sibrwd y lle tân.En: The scent of pine and ginger filled the air, as the trees danced in the whispering fire’s glow.Cy: Wrth iddynt gyrraedd, roedd Rhys yn digwydd llygaid ar Eira.En: As they arrived, Rhys happened to catch Eira's eye.Cy: Roedd hi'n dawel ers diwrnodau, ei barn yn aml yn rhywle arall.En: She had been quiet for days, her thoughts often elsewhere.Cy: Roedd Rhys yn gwybod ei bod hi'n pendroni, ond pa?En: Rhys knew she was pondering something, but what?Cy: Beth oedd yn casglu tywyllwch ar ei hwyneb prydferth?En: What was casting a shadow over her beautiful face?Cy: Oherwydd hon oedd eu taith arbennig, yn ideilegul i ddod â nhw yn agosach at ei gilydd.En: For this was their special trip, ideally to bring them closer together.Cy: Roedd Megan, ffrind bore oes i Eira, wedi helpu Rhys i gynllunio cinio Nadolig arbennig.En: Megan, a childhood friend of Eira, had helped Rhys plan a special Christmas dinner.Cy: Roedd popeth wedi ei ddylunio i greu eiliad annisgwyl, gyda'r bwriad o dawelu caeadion ofn Eira.En: Everything was designed to create a moment of surprise, with the intention of easing Eira's fears.Cy: Ar Noswyl Nadolig, a'r eira'n dawnsio'n taclus y tu allan, gosododd Rhys y bwrdd gyda'i frest gorau.En: On Christmas Eve, with the snow dancing gracefully outside, Rhys set the table with his finest china.Cy: Roedd golau canhwyllau, a ffres gochion Nadolig yn tynnu ar yno.En: There was candlelight, and fresh red Christmas berries adorned the table.Cy: Roedd Eira yn eistedd yno'n dawel, yn edrych arno, yn ceisio deall ei fwriad.En: Eira sat there quietly, looking at him, trying to understand his intention.Cy: Enillodd Rhys ei hun ac agorodd ei galon.En: Rhys gathered his courage and opened his heart.Cy: "Eira," meddai, ei lais yn gwresog a dwfn.En: "Eira," he said, his voice warm and deep.Cy: "Rydw i'n dymuno siarad amdanon ni... ein dyfodol."En: "I want to talk about us... our future."Cy: Persweiniodd galon Eira.En: Eira's heart was moved.Cy: Pa ateb ddylai hi roi?En: What answer should she give?Cy: Roedd hi'n awyddus i ofyn ond wedi ofni.En: She was eager to ask but fearful.Cy: Rhoddodd y llygaid yn y tegeirian.En: She fixed her eyes on the centerpiece.Cy: Ond roedd ganddi yr un hawl i wybod y gwirionedd.En: But she had the same right to know the truth.Cy: "Rhys," fe ddywedodd, ei lais yn crynu ond gartrefol.En: "Rhys," she said, her voice trembling yet familiar.Cy: "Rydw i angen gwybod os yw hwn yn wir.En: "I need to know if this is real.Cy: Beth yw dy ofynion tuag ataf?"En: What are your intentions towards me?"Cy: Yn y foment honno, cafodd Rhys allan glo llechen a du crom, ac agorodd ef.En: In that moment, Rhys took out a slate-gray and black box and opened it.Cy: "Eira, a hoffet ti fod gyda fi am byth?"En: "Eira, would you like to be with me forever?"Cy: Cawson intrwydi, codi gwres yng nghalon Eira na allai ei goffau.En: They were overwhelmed, warmth rising in Eira's heart that she could not contain.Cy: Roedd y lloches yng nghoidadeb ei barr “Ydw, Rhys, ydw!”En: The shelter of the tree canopy echoed with her answer, "Yes, Rhys, yes!"Cy: Aeth amser yn creu delweddau perffaith.En: Time passed creating perfect memories.Cy: Eira a Rhys, mewn cariad ac belen, dogwydd chwilfriwio'i gefnogaeth i'w dyfodol grasus.En: Eira and Rhys, in love and in unity, vowing to support each other's gracious future.Cy: Yn ddiwedd, goferodd iddynt wybod am eu gariad.En: In the end, they knew their love.Cy: Nid oedd dim graciau, dim ymyriwr anhyntafol ond nerth a llawenydd canolbwyntio.En: There were no cracks, no untimely interveners but strength and focused joy.Cy: Arweiniodd eu cerddediadau adra lonydd tocio gyda nhw ysblander y dyfodol.En: Their paths led them home, serene lanes carrying with them the splendor of the future. Vocabulary Words:depths: nyfnderaudwarfed: corrachodshelter: lochescrackling: yn agorpondering: pendronishadow: tywyllwchmoment: eiliadintention: bwriadfinest: breast gorauadorned: wedi addurnocourage: enillodd ei hunintentions: gofynionoverwhelmed: cawson intrwydisplendor: ysblandergracious: grasusinterveners: ymyriwrserene: ...
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    15 mins
  • Unveiling Secrets: A Christmas Connection at Castell y Gwynt

    Unveiling Secrets: A Christmas Connection at Castell y Gwynt
    Dec 24 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unveiling Secrets: A Christmas Connection at Castell y Gwynt Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-24-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar y bryn uchel, roedd Castell y Gwynt yn sefyll fel hen gof amgen o'r gorffennol.En: On the high hill, Castell y Gwynt stood as an ancient alternative memory of the past.Cy: Ei gerrig oer wedi'u lapio mewn haenen denau o eira.En: Its cold stones wrapped in a thin layer of snow.Cy: Roedd yr awyr yn las llachar a'r gwynt yn chwythu'n rhewllyd, megis croeso gaeafol.En: The sky was bright blue, and the wind blew chillingly, like a wintry welcome.Cy: Yn y cwmni o bobl oedd Gareth, Rhian a Dylan, a chwpl arall o'u cydweithwyr.En: In the company of people were Gareth, Rhian, and Dylan, along with a couple of their colleagues.Cy: Roeddynt yno ar gyfer ymarfer adeiladu tîm, a drefnwyd gan swyddfa dros y tymor Nadolig.En: They were there for a team-building exercise organized by the office over the Christmas season.Cy: Gareth, gydag ychydig o bryder, cerddodd o flaen pawb.En: Gareth, with a bit of apprehension, walked ahead of everyone.Cy: Roedd yn gweithio'n galed, ond yn teimlo ei fod wedi'i ynysu ryw faint oddi wrth ei gydweithwyr.En: He worked hard but felt somewhat isolated from his colleagues.Cy: Ynddo ef roedd angerdd cudd am archaeoleg, ond roedd ofn rhannu'r brwdfrydedd hwn gan y byddai eraill yn gweld hynny fel rhywbeth dibwys.En: Within him was a hidden passion for archaeology, but he feared sharing this enthusiasm as others might see it as something trivial.Cy: Er bod Rhian a Dylan yn gymwynasgar, roeddent weithiau'n gwneud ychydig o hwyl ar draul Gareth am ei gariad at "gerrig hanesyddol.En: Although Rhian and Dylan were congenial, they sometimes made a bit of fun at Gareth's expense for his love of "historical stones."Cy: " Wrth iddynt gamu i fyny clwydrei bywyd, roedd y swn esgidiau yn symud yn gyflym ar y llwybr rhewllyd.En: As they stepped up the ladder of life, the sound of shoes moved rapidly on the icy path.Cy: Roedd y gwynt yn chwythu'n frwd, yn herio eu penderfyniad i barhau.En: The wind blew fiercely, challenging their determination to continue.Cy: Trowyd golwg Gareth tuag at y castell gan ei fod yn gyfarwydd gyda straeon y lle.En: Gareth's gaze turned toward the castle as he was familiar with the site's stories.Cy: Eglurodd wrtho'i hun, "Os na chyfathrebaf, ni fydd dim yn newid.En: He explained to himself, "If I don't communicate, nothing will change."Cy: " Er y byddech chi'n amau y byddent yn perfformio'r un ymateb arferol o gyfog ysgafn, penderfynodd ofyn, "Yr ydych chi'n gwybod am yr ysgrif sydd yma ar un o'r cerrig?En: Although you might expect them to perform the usual response of mild indifference, he decided to ask, "Do you know about the inscription here on one of the stones?"Cy: "Yn groes i'w ofnau, ymddangosodd Rhian gyda diddordeb.En: Contrary to his fears, Rhian appeared interested.Cy: "Na, beth sydd yma?En: "No, what's here?"Cy: ," gofynnodd hi, yn datgelu ei chlustiau i glywed mwy.En: she asked, revealing her ears to hear more.Cy: Roedd Dylan yn ymfflamychu â gwyliadwriath hefyd.En: Dylan also became interested, showing caution mixed with curiosity.Cy: Gareth, gan wynebu llai o ofn nawr, ddechreuodd rannu'r hyn a wyddai am yr hen ysgrif gwag.En: Gareth, facing less fear now, began to share what he knew about the ancient empty script.Cy: Pan cyrhaeddisant y safle, dyma'r eiliad pan ddangoswyd iddo duet o gydweithwyr yr arysgrif diwethaf ar y cerrig, wedi'i guddio bron gan y rhew.En: When they reached the site, it was the moment when he showed his colleagues the last inscription on the stones, almost hidden by the frost.Cy: Roeddent yn edrych gyda diddordeb newydd, ac roedd hyn yn amlygu synhwyrau aml-greadigaethau o'r gwirionedd a'r hanes.En: They looked on with newfound interest, highlighting the multi-sensory creation of truth and history.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn teimlo'r cynhesrwydd o barch ac yn gweld trosglwyddiad cynnwrf eithriadol.En: Gareth felt the warmth of respect and witnessed a remarkable exchange of excitement.Cy: Ar ddiwedd y diwrnod, wrth iddyn nhw gyrraedd i lawr y bryn, roedd Gareth yn teimlo'n fwy hyderus.En: At the end of the day, as they reached down the hill, Gareth felt more confident.Cy: Daeth y sgwrs am yr olion i fod yn agored ac roedd hyn yn meithrin cysylltiad agosach â'i gydweithwyr.En: The conversation about the relics had become open, nurturing a closer connection with his colleagues.Cy: Fel pe bai gwytnwch y gwynt wedi troi'n fasnachiad o synnwyr cyffredin, gan ddod â chyfeillgarwch y tymor.En: It was as if the resilience of the wind had turned into an exchange of common sense, bringing the season's friendship.Cy: Nid oedd Gareth bellach yn teimlo ei fod yn rhaid cuddio'i angerdd.En: Gareth no longer felt the need to hide his passion.Cy: Roedd wedi dod o hyd i ffordd i rannu parchedig wyddoniaeth â'r rhai o'i gwmpas.En: He had ...
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