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 Are you ready to supercharge your Welsh listening comprehension?

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.

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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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  • Heartfelt Secrets Unveiled at Caerdydd's Winter Fair

    Heartfelt Secrets Unveiled at Caerdydd's Winter Fair
    Dec 16 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Heartfelt Secrets Unveiled at Caerdydd's Winter Fair Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-16-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae hi'n noson oer yn Nghaerdydd.En: It is a cold night in Caerdydd.Cy: Mae'r fanerau lliwgar a'r goleuadau bychain yn hongian dros Ffair y Gaeaf ym Mharc Fictoria.En: The colorful flags and little lights hang over the Winter Fair in Parc Fictoria.Cy: Mae Rhys, Carys, a Llywelyn yn cerdded ymysg stondinau llawn tinsel a chyffro, y llewod arbennig a'r arogl canolig o win cynnes a castanau rhost yn llenwi'r awyr.En: Rhys, Carys, and Llywelyn walk among stalls full of tinsel and excitement, the special lions and the mild smell of warm wine and roasted chestnuts filling the air.Cy: Mae Rhys yn cerdded ychydig ar y tu ôl i'w ffrindiau, ei feddwl yn pwyso ar gyfrinach sydd wedi pwyso ar ei gydwybod ers tro.En: Rhys walks a little behind his friends, his mind weighed down by a secret that has been burdening his conscience for some time.Cy: Mae'n edrych ar gylchdroi'r Ferris Wîl mawr yn yr oerni, yn gwybod ei fod yn gorfod dweud wrthynt heddiw.En: He looks at the large Ferris Wheel rotating in the cold, knowing he needs to tell them today.Cy: Mae Carys yn taro ei fraich wrth iddo stopio'n brin wrth bwth deisi o surop.En: Carys bumps his arm as he abruptly stops by a syrup donut stall.Cy: "Rhys!En: "Rhys!Cy: Dewch c’mon, mae'r sêr twrci yma yn odidog!En: Come on, these turkey stars are amazing!"Cy: " ebe hi'n ddiffuant.En: she says sincerely.Cy: Mae Llywelyn yn amnyl â'i ysgwyddau.En: Llywelyn shrugs his shoulders.Cy: "Ie, Rhys, wyt ti'n iawn?En: "Yeah, Rhys, are you alright?Cy: Mae'n edrych fel roeddet ti'n gweld ysbryd yn y gwin cynnes yna!En: You look like you've seen a ghost in that warm wine!"Cy: "Mae Rhys yn cerdded ymlaen gyda nhw, ond mae ei galon yn taro'n gyflym.En: Rhys walks on with them, but his heart is racing.Cy: "Digon da," meddai'n ddi-chwant, gan wybod bod rhaid iddo actio cyn hir.En: "Good enough," he says unenthusiastically, knowing he must act soon.Cy: "Beth am fynd ar y Ferris Wîl?En: "How about we go on the Ferris Wheel?Cy: Bydd yn rhoi cofnod tawel i ni i fwynhau'r olygfa.En: It'll give us a quiet moment to enjoy the view."Cy: "Wrth iddynt fynd i mewn i'r cabin bach, mae eu sŵn a'r gwefr o dan nhw'n diflannu.En: As they enter the small cabin, their noise and the thrill below them disappear.Cy: Wrth iddo esgyn, mae Rhys yn gallu teimlo'r tensiwn yn adeiladu o fewnol.En: As it ascends, Rhys can feel the tension building inside.Cy: "Wel, Rhys, ti'n edrych fel y prif gyhoeddiad nawr.En: "Well, Rhys, you look like the main announcement now.Cy: Beth yw'r hwyl?En: What's the scoop?"Cy: " galwodd Carys, gan deimlo rhywfaint o ddigonedd yn yr awyr.En: Carys calls, feeling some kind of intrigue in the air.Cy: Mae Rhys yn anadlu'n drwm.En: Rhys breathes heavily.Cy: Bydd rhaid iddo ddweud.En: He must say it.Cy: "Rwy'n.En: "I have...Cy: mae gennyf gyfrinach, rhywbeth na wnes i byth ddweud wrthych chi o'r blaen.En: I have a secret, something I've never told you before."Cy: "Mae Llywelyn a Carys yn edrych ar ei gilydd, yna yn ôl at Rhys.En: Llywelyn and Carys look at each other, then back at Rhys.Cy: "Beth yw e?En: "What is it?Cy: Rydyn ni yma i ti," medd Llywelyn yn dawel.En: We're here for you," says Llywelyn quietly.Cy: O'r canol einyau'r tyrrau, mae Rhys yn dweud, "Rwy'n gay.En: From the center of the towers, Rhys says, "I'm gay."Cy: "Mae cyfnod hir o dawelwch yn y caban fach, y dirwasgiad o arestiwch ar y ffair o dan nhw.En: There's a long period of silence in the small cabin, the restlessness of the fair below them.Cy: Mae Rhys yn edrych ar ei draed, ei galon yn rasio fel byddai'n torri.En: Rhys looks at his feet, his heart racing as if it might break.Cy: Yn sydyn, mae Carys yn cyrraedd ac yn dal ei law.En: Suddenly, Carys reaches over and holds his hand.Cy: "Rhys, rydym wrth ein boddau â ti, fel yr wyt ti.En: "Rhys, we love you, just as you are.Cy: Ni fydd hyn byth yn newid hynny.En: This will never change that."Cy: "Mae Llywelyn yn rhoi'n galed ar ei ysgwydd ac yn ychwanegu, "Ie, ti dal yn Rhys, ein Rhys ni.En: Llywelyn gives him a firm pat on the shoulder and adds, "Yeah, you're still Rhys, our Rhys.Cy: Diolch am ddweud wrthym.En: Thanks for telling us."Cy: ”Mae Rhys yn teimlo gollyngiad mawr o ryddhad.En: Rhys feels a tremendous release of relief.Cy: Mae'r Ferris Wîl yn disgyn yn araf i’r llawr, ac er bod y noson yn oeri, mae rhywbeth yn ei galon sydd mor gynnes â'r ser.En: The Ferris Wheel slowly descends to the ground, and even though the night is cold, there is something in his heart as warm as the stars.Cy: Wrth iddyn nhw allu adael y Ferris Wîl a tharo'n gorffen drwy’r goleuadau, mae Rhys yn gwybod bod ei gyfrinach allan ac yn gorffen gyda'r bobl y gallai ddibynnu arnyn nhw fwyaf.En: As they leave the Ferris Wheel and weave back through the lights, Rhys knows ...
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  • Lost Hearts Found at Caerdydd's Enchanting Christmas Market

    Lost Hearts Found at Caerdydd's Enchanting Christmas Market
    Dec 15 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Lost Hearts Found at Caerdydd's Enchanting Christmas Market Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-15-23-34-02-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae'r farchnad Nadolig yng Nghaerdydd yn lle hudolus.En: The Christmas market in Caerdydd is a magical place.Cy: Golau bach yn blincio, arogl castanwydd rhost ar ledw, a phobl yn gwên yn dros eu swyddian.En: Small lights twinkle, the smell of roasted chestnuts wafts through the air, and people smile over their duties.Cy: Mae Rhian, athrawes ysgol llawn bywyd, yn crwydro rhwng y stondinau.En: Rhian, a lively school teacher, is wandering between the stalls.Cy: Mae hi'n chwilio am anrhegion unigryw i'w theulu ac i’w dosbarth.En: She is searching for unique gifts for her family and her class.Cy: Emrys, arlunydd lleol, yn cerdded yn araf o gwmpas y farchnad.En: Emrys, a local artist, walks slowly around the market.Cy: Mae ei galon wedi brifo ar ôl torri perthynas diweddar.En: His heart is aching after a recent breakup.Cy: Mae eisiau mwynhau yn ystod amser yma, ond mae unigrwydd yn pwyso'n drwm ar ei ysgwyddau.En: He wants to enjoy this time, but loneliness weighs heavily on his shoulders.Cy: Fodd bynnag, mae ymdeimlad o obaith yn codi wrth iddo weld y goleuadau llachar.En: However, a sense of hope rises as he sees the bright lights.Cy: Wrth gerdded, mae Rhian yn taro ar Emrys wrth edrych ar degan pren bach.En: While walking, Rhian bumps into Emrys while looking at a small wooden toy.Cy: “Sorri!” meddai Rhian gyda gwên.En: “Sorry!” says Rhian with a smile.Cy: Mae Emrys yn araf yn codi ei ben, gwen fechan yn ymddangos ar ei wyneb.En: Emrys slowly raises his head, a small smile appearing on his face.Cy: “Mae’n iawn” meddai.En: “It’s alright,” he says.Cy: Mae cysur bach yn lledaenu wrth iddo sylweddoli fod rhywun wedi gwrando ac ymateb gyda charedigrwydd.En: A bit of comfort spreads as he realizes someone has listened and responded with kindness.Cy: “Ydych chi eisiau cerdded gyda fi?” gofynnodd Rhian yn hapus.En: “Would you like to walk with me?” asks Rhian happily.Cy: Mae Emrys yn frozen am eiliad.En: Emrys is frozen for a moment.Cy: Mae ofn cael ei brifo eto’n amlach nag angerdd i wneud cysylltiadau newydd.En: The fear of getting hurt again is more present than the passion for making new connections.Cy: Ond, mae rhywbeth yn Rhian yn amgylchynu teimlad cynnes.En: But, there is something about Rhian that surrounds a warm feeling.Cy: Yna, mae'n penderfynu rhoi siawns i’w hun.En: Then, he decides to give himself a chance.Cy: Yn y broses, maen nhw'n dechrau sgyrsiau, yn rhannu straeon am eu bywydau.En: In the process, they begin conversations, sharing stories about their lives.Cy: Mae Rhian yn rhannu ei chariad at yr ŵyl, ond mae hi’n cyfaddef ei bod yn teimlo ychydig yn unig hefyd dan gysgod yr holl hwyl.En: Rhian shares her love for the holiday, but she admits she feels a bit lonely too under the shadow of all the fun.Cy: Mae hyn yn synnu Emrys, ond mae'n ei wneud iddo deimlo'n llai ar ei ben ei hun.En: This surprises Emrys, but it makes him feel less alone.Cy: Wrth i eira ddechrau cwympo’n dyner o'r awyr, maen nhw’n stopio o dan y goleuadau lliwgar.En: As snow begins to gently fall from the sky, they stop under the colorful lights.Cy: Mae o'n teimlo fel eiliad arbennig, fel tŵyn yng ngoleng.En: It feels like a special moment, like a gift wrapped in light.Cy: "Ydych chi’n mynd i ddigwyddiad Nadolig?" gofynnodd Rhian yn sydyn.En: "Are you going to a Christmas event?" asked Rhian suddenly.Cy: "Na, nid oes gen i gynlluniau," atebodd Emrys.En: "No, I don't have plans," replied Emrys.Cy: “Wel, byddech chi’n dod gyda fi? Mae cyfareddu yn well gyda rhywbeth arbennig i’w rannu,” dywedodd Rhian yn frwdfrydig.En: “Well, would you come with me? Enchantment is better shared with something special,” Rhian said enthusiastically.Cy: Mae Emrys yn edrych i mewn i lygaid Rhian a theimlo’n llawen am y tro cyntaf ers amser hir.En: Emrys looks into Rhian's eyes and feels happy for the first time in a long while.Cy: Mae'n penderfynu ymddirieda yn ei charedigrwydd.En: He decides to trust in her kindness.Cy: Emrys a Rhian yn ysgwyd dwylo fel arwydd o'u penderfyniad newydd.En: Emrys and Rhian shake hands as a sign of their new decision.Cy: Maent yn mynd ar drywydd hwyl y Nadolig gyda mulled gwin yn eu dwylo ac eira newydd ar eu hetiau.En: They pursue the fun of Christmas with mulled wine in their hands and fresh snow on their hats.Cy: Er eu bod yn cael gobaith a chynhesrwydd ar gyfer y dyfodol, mae’r ddau bellach yn gweld nad oedd farchnad Nadolig Caerdydd yn ddim ond man cychwyn i stori dda.En: Although they gain hope and warmth for the future, both now see that the Caerdydd Christmas market was just a starting point for a good story.Cy: Mae’r tymor gwyliau bellach yn llawn persbectif newydd, gan eu cysylltu fel llinyn o wenyn yng ngoleuni’r flwyddyn ...
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  • Finding Christmas Cheer Amid Eryri's Snowy Embrace

    Finding Christmas Cheer Amid Eryri's Snowy Embrace
    Dec 15 2025
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Christmas Cheer Amid Eryri's Snowy Embrace Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2025-12-15-08-38-18-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Disgleirio oedd y sêr uwchben, ond ar lawr gwlad, roedd popeth wedi cau mewn llonyddwch gwynion.En: The stars shone above, but on the ground, everything was wrapped in a white stillness.Cy: Roedd Gwyneth, Eleri, ac Owain ar daith hir drwy Barc Cenedlaethol Eryri.En: Gwyneth, Eleri, and Owain were on a long journey through Parc Cenedlaethol Eryri.Cy: Roedd hi'n adeg Nadolig, ac roedden nhw eisiau dianc o brysurdeb y ddinas i brofiad unigryw yn y mynyddoedd.En: It was Christmastime, and they wanted to escape the city's hustle for a unique experience in the mountains.Cy: Roedd Owain yn yrrwr heini.En: Owain was a skilled driver.Cy: Roeddwn i’n gwybod bod rhaid iddo fod yn ofalus gan fod y tywydd yn arw.En: I knew he had to be careful because the weather was rough.Cy: "Mae Eryri yn hardd," meddai Eleri, "ond mae'n gallu bod yn beryglus yn y gaeaf.En: "Eryri is beautiful," said Eleri, "but it can be dangerous in the winter."Cy: "Gwyneth oedd yn dweud wrth y grŵp ble i fynd.En: Gwyneth was the one telling the group where to go.Cy: Roedd ganddi fap, a theimlai bwysau’r cyfrifoldeb ar ei hysgwyddau.En: She had a map and felt the weight of responsibility on her shoulders.Cy: Roedd y diemwntau gwyn yn ddwfn, ac roedd y gwynt yn udo fel corwynt.En: The white diamonds were deep, and the wind howled like a hurricane.Cy: Gwrandawodd Gwyneth ar Owain dros y rhuo modur.En: Gwyneth listened to Owain over the car's roar.Cy: "Faint ydym ni o gasglu?En: "How far are we from our destination?"Cy: " gofynnodd Eleri.En: asked Eleri.Cy: "Ydy popeth yn iawn, Gwyneth?En: "Is everything okay, Gwyneth?"Cy: ""Ie, popeth yn iawn," atebodd Gwyneth, er bod ofn mawr yn ei chalon.En: "Yes, everything's fine," answered Gwyneth, even though great fear resided in her heart.Cy: Ond yn sydyn, dechreuodd y niwl disgyn ac roedd y tirreth yn aneglur.En: But suddenly, the mist began to descend and the landscape became unclear.Cy: Yn sydyn, daeth eira trwm a'u gorchuddio, a thrasiedi oedd y ffordd o’u blaenau, pellter o’r ffordd.En: Suddenly heavy snow fell and covered them, with tragedy lying ahead, a distance from the road.Cy: Roedd Owain yn rhoi’r car yn saff.En: Owain made the car safe.Cy: "Mae’n rhaid i ni aros yma.En: "We have to stay here.Cy: Ni allwn ni fynd dim pellach.En: We can't go any further."Cy: " Roedd ofn yn dechrau cynyddu ym mhawb.En: Fear began to increase in everyone.Cy: Teimlai Gwyneth gorbryder yn cynyddu.En: Gwyneth felt anxiety rising.Cy: "Mae'n rhaid i ni wneud rhywbeth," meddai Eleri yn dawel.En: "We must do something," said Eleri softly.Cy: Roedd ei llais tawel yn cadw’r heddwch.En: Her calm voice maintained the peace.Cy: Cymerodd Gwyneth anadl ddofn.En: Gwyneth took a deep breath.Cy: "Does gen i ddim syniad ble’r ydym ni’n mynd.En: "I have no idea where we are going."Cy: ""Gallwn ni weithio gyda'n gilydd," meddai Owain yn annog, "rydym ni'n tîm.En: "We can work together," encouraged Owain, "we're a team."Cy: "Cydiwyd Eleri, "Gwyneth, rydym ni’n yma i chi.En: Eleri agreed, "Gwyneth, we're here for you."Cy: "Cydymdeimlai Gwyneth, a’i hofnau’n llai.En: Gwyneth was comforted, her fears diminishing.Cy: "Yn y blaen mae caban, rwy’n credu," meddai’n dawel.En: "Ahead, there's a cabin, I believe," she said quietly.Cy: Aethant ymlaen gyda’i gilydd, cerdded drwy'r eira.En: Together they went forward, walking through the snow.Cy: Gwelent y caban o bell, a gobeithion yn codi.En: They saw the cabin from a distance, and hopes rose.Cy: A phan gyrhaeddon nhw’r drws, agorwyd ef i’w groesawu gyda goleuadau cynnes a thân llosg tanbaid.En: And when they reached the door, it was opened to welcome them with warm lights and a blazing fire.Cy: Ymgasglent o amgylch y tân, gan wneud eu Nadolig eu hunain yn ystod y storm.En: They gathered around the fire, creating their own Christmas during the storm.Cy: Roedd Gwyneth yn teimlo cynnesder a phlentyndod yn ei chalon.En: Gwyneth felt warmth and childhood happiness in her heart.Cy: Dysgodd hi bod angen eraill arnom a bod yn iawn gofyn am gymorth.En: She learned that we need others and that it's okay to ask for help.Cy: "Dewch, mae eu Nadolig i ni," meddai Owain, gan godi ei wydr diod.En: "Come, it's Christmas for us," said Owain, raising his glass.Cy: Roeddent wedi dysgu’r wers mewn undod.En: They had learned the lesson of unity.Cy: Roedd y storm eira wedi bod ond paratoad ar gyfer yr hyn a ddawn a'u teimlo cryfach nag erioed.En: The snowstorm had been just preparation for what was to come and made them feel stronger than ever.Cy: Y Nadolig hwnnw, yng nghalon Eryri, roeddent wedi cael cariad a chyfeillgarwch.En: That Christmas, in the heart of Eryri, they found love and friendship.Cy: Roedd diweddglo Gwyneth yn hapus, ac roedd hi'n gwybod nad oedd arni ...
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