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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.

    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.

    Our podcast is not just for language learners, it's also for travelers or people who wants to connect with their roots. Are you planning a trip to Caernarfon Castle, Snowdonia National Park, or St. Davids Cathedral? Maybe you want to speak Welsh with your grandparents from Cardiff?

    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,
    psychology, cognitive science, neuroscience, and education to provide the most effective method for mastering Welsh listening comprehension.

    Don't miss this opportunity, give our podcast a try and see the results for yourself. Gwella'r gallu i wrando drwy ein straeon Cymraeg heddiw!
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  • Finding Warmth: A Tale of Connection Amidst the Cold Office

    Finding Warmth: A Tale of Connection Amidst the Cold Office
    Dec 26 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Finding Warmth: A Tale of Connection Amidst the Cold Office Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2024-12-26-08-38-20-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Ar y diwrnod byr a rhewllyd hwnnw, y Swyddfa Gorfforaethol oedd yn anghyfarwydd o anghysurus fud a dim ond Emrys, yng nghanol cymysgedd o addurniadau blycheiniog ar ben-destunau, oedd yn eu tyllu gyda'i bresenoldeb.En: On that short, icy day, the Corporate Office was unusually silent and uncomfortable, with only Emrys, amidst a mix of gaudy decorations on the desktops, piercing through with his presence.Cy: Roedd Carys, chwaer Emrys, wedi galw yn argyfwng teuluol er nad oedd yn mynd â phob Chop Suey gyda hi, a Emrys a ddaeth i'w hatgyfodi yma.En: Carys, Emrys's sister, had called in a family emergency even though she didn't take every Chop Suey with her, and Emrys came to revive her here.Cy: “Mae’n rhaid i mi orffen hyn i gyd erbyn diwedd y dydd,” meddai Emrys wrth ei hun, golwg besimistaidd ar ei wyneb.En: "I must finish all this by the end of the day," Emrys told himself, a pessimistic look on his face.Cy: Roedd y sŵn araf a churiadog o'i fysedd yn tarfu ar ei bwyll trylwyr.En: The slow, rhythmic sound of his fingers disturbed his thorough concentration.Cy: O'r mba wedi gwthio gwyliau ymhell o'r golwg, gadawodd Carys gyda'i gwraig â chalon drwm oherwydd cyfrifoldeb arall oedd Emrys ar ei gefn.En: Carys had shoved holidays far from sight, leaving with his wife with a heavy heart because another responsibility weighed on Emrys's shoulders.Cy: “Bydd bob dim yn iawn,” ceisiodd Emrys ddweud wrtho’i hun, cofio'r addurniadau Nadoligaidd ac abwyd eu goleuni'n ei gwneud yn groes i'r realiti constrast hwn.En: "Everything will be okay," Emrys tried to tell himself, remembering the Christmas decorations and the allure of their lights, which made this contrasting reality harder to accept.Cy: Ymddengys nad yw Kyled Gareth, ffrind a chydweithiwr Emrys, yn cael ei drwytho gan y cyfan.En: It appears that Gareth Kyled, a friend and colleague of Emrys, was not engrossed by it all.Cy: “Wel Emrys, dwi off!En: "Well Emrys, I'm off!Cy: Mae angen ymlacio,” meddai gyda wên chwareus, ei fag olllun dan ei fraich.En: I need to relax," he said with a playful grin, his bag slung under his arm.Cy: Roedd hyn yn cynhyrfu Emrys yn ddifrifol tra oedd yn cydwybodol o faint o waith y rhaid ei wneud.En: This seriously irritated Emrys while he was conscious of the work that had to be done.Cy: “Fedri di ddim mynd,” fe wibiwyd Emrys, stops ar y naill seiriol a'r llall.En: "You can't go," Emrys snapped, stopping short on both the verbal and the physical front.Cy: “Mae angen help—”O'i hemilhiad, dychwelodd Gareth.En: "Help is needed—" From his departure, Gareth returned.Cy: “Ti ddim yn deall.En: "You don't understand.Cy: Mae gen i resymau.En: I have reasons."Cy: ” Dirwynodd ei lais, gyda nodyn o lid.En: His voice trailed off, with a note of irritation.Cy: Ta waeth, penderfynodd Emrys ddyfnhau’r berthynas â Gareth.En: Despite this, Emrys decided to deepen the relationship with Gareth.Cy: Siaradon nhw’n ffrind, panodd Gareth yn iawn.En: They talked as friends, Gareth relaxed.Cy: “Byddaf ar gael am awr arall.En: "I'll be available for another hour.Cy: Ond bydda i’n dal i fynd.En: But I will still leave."Cy: ”Cyn hir, daeth Emrys yn gwerthfawrogi Gareth.En: Before long, Emrys came to appreciate Gareth.Cy: Gweithion nhw ar y tasgau fel deuawd wych, y siglen golau sy’n nodweddiadol o fandom y Nadolig yn ein cadarnhau i gyd.En: They worked on the tasks like a great duo, the soft glow typical of Christmas magic encouraging them both.Cy: O'r cyd o gwmnïaeth Gareth a gwaith Emrys, cawson nhw o amser a fynmor.En: From Gareth's companionship and Emrys's work, they made use of the time they had.Cy: Fe gafodd y ddau brofiad o weld y gorau yn ei gilydd.En: The two experienced seeing the best in each other.Cy: Y Rhwystr o Isolation o emosiynau dan ormod o drafferthu oedd canlyniad buddugoliaeth hunan-ymsugno.En: The barrier of emotional isolation from too much trouble was the result of triumphant self-discovery.Cy: Cymerodd Gareth un olwg arno.En: Gareth took one last look at him.Cy: “Da ti, Emrys.En: "Well done, Emrys."Cy: ” Aeth y ddau allan o'r swyddfa.En: Both left the office.Cy: Snant y gwynt oer yn gwneud cofia am amseroedd da wrth iddynt edrych ymlaen at efrydu, eu ffyrdd o gyferwedd arall ffordd fer.En: The biting cold wind reminded them of good times as they looked forward to relaxation, their unique paths meeting for another short while.Cy: Dysgon nhw werth ailgydio, Emrys yn ymdrochi mewn rhywioldeb newydd iddo: yn ddiweddar deall pam roedd fel bod brawir yn cydweithredu ag eraill hyd yn oed yn arweiniad at ffordd gwell i datgymysgu pwysau drosto'i hun yn ei fywyd bob dyddur.En: They learned the value of reconnecting, with Emrys immersing himself in a newfound self-awareness: ...
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  • Eira's Holiday Harmony: Bridging Bonds in Snowy Eryri

    Eira's Holiday Harmony: Bridging Bonds in Snowy Eryri
    Dec 25 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Eira's Holiday Harmony: Bridging Bonds in Snowy Eryri Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2024-12-25-23-34-01-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Danfonodd y gwynt oer i gwmni'r eira.En: The cold wind accompanied the snow.Cy: Roedd y cymuned gartrefol yn Eryri wedi cuddio dan flanced wen.En: The homely community in Eryri had hidden under a white blanket.Cy: Roedd goleuadau bach yn disgleirio ar hyd y strydoedd, gan greu teimlad Nadoligaidd ysblennydd.En: Small lights glistened along the streets, creating a splendid Christmas feeling.Cy: Roedd scent pinwydd ac afal wedi'u rhostio yn llenwi'r aer, ac roedd caneuon carol gan blant ysgol leol yn llifo'n ysgafn o draws y ffordd.En: The scent of pine and roasted apple filled the air, and carols sung by local schoolchildren floated gently from across the way.Cy: Roedd Eira, gyda'i hesgidiau byr ar lwybr eira, yn brysur paratoi’r tŷ i gynnal parti anferth ar gyfer ei chymuned agos.En: Eira, with her boots on a snowy path, was busy preparing the house to host a huge party for her close-knit community.Cy: Roedd hi'n gwybod fod Anwen, ei chymydog ag adawy am bethau yn y gorffennol, yno, ond roedd hi'n bendant i greu hwyl i bobl yn ystod y Nadolig.En: She knew that Anwen, her neighbor with grievances from the past, was there, but she was determined to create joy for people during Christmas.Cy: Gareth, ei phartner cefnogol, oedd wrth ei hochr, yn barod i gynnig help llaw.En: Gareth, her supportive partner, was by her side, ready to lend a helping hand.Cy: Roedd e'n gwybod am bryderon Eira, ond roedd yn euog o wneud popeth i sicrhau bod pawb yn teimlo'n gartrefol.En: He knew about Eira's concerns, but he was guilty of doing everything to ensure everyone felt at home.Cy: “Mae pawb wedi dod â rhywbeth,” meddai Eira, gan edrych ar y tŷ gyda boddhad.En: "Everyone has brought something," said Eira, looking at the house with satisfaction.Cy: Roedd y syniad iddi hi gael pawb i ddod â rhywbeth arbennig i’r parti, naill ai rhywbeth bwyd neu stori, wedi helpi lliniaru’r baich arni i gyd.En: It was her idea to have everyone bring something special to the party, either food or a story, which helped alleviate the burden on her altogether.Cy: Roedd hi’n obeithio y byddai hyn yn gafael yn ddiddordeb Anwen ac yn dod ag ysbryd cymunedol.En: She hoped this would capture Anwen's interest and bring a communal spirit.Cy: Wrth i'r parti ddechrau, roedd Anwen yn sefyll o'r neilltu, ond wrth i bobl ddechrau rhannu eu straeon a rhywbeth o'u traddodiadau Nadolig eu hunain, dechreuodd Anwen fynd yn llai beirniadol.En: As the party began, Anwen stood aside, but as people started sharing their stories and something from their own Christmas traditions, Anwen began to be less critical.Cy: Roedd Gareth wedi trefnu ychydig o gemau traddodiadol Cymreig fel "Canu Telyn" i ychwanegu at hwyl y noson.En: Gareth had arranged a few traditional Welsh games like "Canu Telyn" to add to the night's fun.Cy: Yn raddol, gwelodd Eira Anwen yn dechrau cymryd rhan.En: Gradually, Eira saw Anwen starting to participate.Cy: Yn y pen draw, ac i syndod Eira, daeth Anwen at ei hochr.En: Finally, to Eira's surprise, Anwen came over to her side.Cy: "Eira, mae'r parti hwn yn berffaith. Mor wahanol, mor gynnes," meddai Anwen, gan roi cwtsh llaw i Eira.En: "Eira, this party is perfect. So different, so warm," said Anwen, giving Eira a comforting hug.Cy: Roedd y cydnabod hwnnw, y lleiaf, yn enaid i Eira.En: That acknowledgment, even the smallest, was a solace to Eira.Cy: Wrth i'r noson ddod i ben, roedd y lle wedi'i lenwi â chwerthin a bodlonrwydd.En: As the evening drew to a close, the place was filled with laughter and contentment.Cy: Roedd pawb wedi ymgartrefu yn y tŷ cynnes, a roddwyd yn hyfryd gan bawb.En: Everyone had settled into the warm house, beautifully provided by all.Cy: Teimlai Eira ddiolchiadau, ond yn fwy, roedd hi'n teimlo bod ei chymuned yn unedig, yn cael ei ddal gyda gilydd gan yr ysbryd Nadolig, nid oherwydd perffeithrwydd, ond oherwydd cysylltiad.En: Eira felt grateful, but more importantly, she felt her community was united, held together by the Christmas spirit, not because of perfection, but because of connection.Cy: Gan sefyll yno wrth ochr Gareth, edrychodd Eira allan drwy'r ffenestr ymlaen at y strydoedd llawn eira.En: Standing there by Gareth's side, Eira looked out through the window onto the snow-covered streets.Cy: Teimlai'n sicr bod, weithiau, ddim angen i chi fynd mor bell i ddod i'r casgliad bod cynnwys pobl yn ein bywydau yn bwysicach na chwilio am berffeithrwydd.En: She felt certain that sometimes you don't need to go far to realize that including people in our lives is more important than searching for perfection.Cy: Roedd y parti hwn wedi bod yn benllanw hynny; roedd wedi dod â phawb at ei gilydd mewn gwirionedd.En: This party had been the culmination of that; it had truly brought everyone together.Cy: Ac...
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    16 mins
  • Bryn Meadows' Christmas Play: A Tale of Friendship and Spirit

    Bryn Meadows' Christmas Play: A Tale of Friendship and Spirit
    Dec 25 2024
    Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Bryn Meadows' Christmas Play: A Tale of Friendship and Spirit Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2024-12-25-08-38-19-cy Story Transcript:Cy: Mae hi'n aeaf yn Bryn Meadows.En: It is winter in Bryn Meadows.Cy: Mae'r eira'n llifo'n araf dros y dinodlau a'r tai lliwgar.En: The snow slowly flows over the hills and colorful houses.Cy: Mae goleuadau Nadolig yn pefrio o bob tŷ, fel seren fach.En: Christmas lights sparkle from every house, like a little star.Cy: Yn y cymuned gaeedig hon, mae cynnwrf mawr oherwydd yr ymarfer drama Nadolig yr ysgol.En: In this close-knit community, there is great excitement because of the school's Christmas play rehearsal.Cy: Ers bore, roedd Eira'n brysur yn y neuadd ysgol.En: Since morning, Eira had been busy in the school hall.Cy: Roedd hi'n ferch angerddol, bob amser yn edrych ymlaen at chwarae rhan flaenllaw yn y cynhyrchiad Nadolig.En: She was a passionate girl, always looking forward to playing a leading role in the Christmas production.Cy: Yr oedd y llwyfan yn ei hoff le, lle allai golli ei hun mewn straeon a chymeriadau.En: The stage was her favorite place, where she could lose herself in stories and characters.Cy: Roedd Gareth, ei ffrind gorau, yn eistedd wrth ei hochr hefyd.En: Gareth, her best friend, was sitting next to her too.Cy: Roedd Gareth yn berson meddal a thawel, bob amser barod i helpu.En: Gareth was a gentle and quiet person, always ready to help.Cy: "Ydw i'n mynd i gael y rhan?" gofynnodd Eira, ei llais yn llawn breuddwydion a dyheadau.En: "Am I going to get the part?" Eira asked, her voice full of dreams and aspirations.Cy: Roedd hi'n ceisio ennill y brif ran.En: She was trying to win the main role.Cy: Ond roedd Gareth, gyda'i hylawedd naturiol, hefyd yn gobeithio am yr un rôl.En: But Gareth, with his natural talent, was also hoping for the same role.Cy: "Byddaf yn eich cefnogi chi ym mha bynnag ffordd," meddai Gareth gyda gwên gytûn.En: "I will support you in whatever way," Gareth said with an amiable smile.Cy: Roedd y ddau yn ymarfer, eu geiriau yn dal i fynd a dod.En: The two practiced, their words continually coming and going.Cy: Roedd y diwrnodau'n mynd heibio wrth i Eira weithio'n galed.En: The days passed as Eira worked hard.Cy: Er ei bod hi'n ceisio ei gorau glas, roedd pryder ac ofnau yn ei llethu weithiau.En: Although she was trying her very best, anxiety and fears sometimes overwhelmed her.Cy: Yna, fe aeth ati i ofyn am help Gareth.En: Then, she decided to ask Gareth for help.Cy: Cymerodd Gareth amser i ddangos iddi sut i ddod yn fwy naturiol ar y llwyfan.En: Gareth took the time to show her how to become more natural on stage.Cy: Gweithiodd y ddau gyda'i gilydd, ond roedd hynny hefyd yn golygu bod y cystadleuydd yn gwybod ei chyfrinachau.En: They worked together, but that also meant the competitor knew her secrets.Cy: Daw'r ymarfer mawr.En: The big rehearsal comes.Cy: Roedd y neuadd yn llawn disgyblion cyffrous.En: The hall was full of excited pupils.Cy: Wrth i Eira gamu ar y llwyfan, teimlai nerfusrwydd yn codi yn ei chorff.En: As Eira stepped onto the stage, she felt nervousness rising in her body.Cy: Roedd hi'n anghofio ei llinellau am eiliad.En: She forgot her lines for a moment.Cy: Roedd y tawelwch yn ddybryd.En: The silence was severe.Cy: Yna, camodd Gareth ymlaen, ei gyfeillgarwch a'i hyder yn goleuo'r awyr.En: Then, Gareth stepped forward, his friendship and confidence lighting up the air.Cy: "Gallech chi wneud hynny, peidiwch â phoeni," sibrydodd i Eira, gan roi bywyd newydd i'w geiriau.En: "You can do it, don't worry," he whispered to Eira, giving new life to her words.Cy: Yn y diwedd, penderfynodd y disgyblion gyda'i gilydd.En: In the end, the students decided together.Cy: Mae Eira'n derbyn rhan gefnogol gyda chalon lwyr.En: Eira accepted a supporting role wholeheartedly.Cy: Ond, y tymor hwn, fe ddysgodd wers hanfodol; cyfeillgarwch a gweithio fel tîm sy'n bwysicach na llwyddiant personol.En: But this season, she learned an essential lesson; friendship and working as a team are more important than personal success.Cy: Wrth iddi edrych ar Gareth, gwelodd nid cystadleuydd ond cyfaill ffyddlon.En: As she looked at Gareth, she saw not a competitor but a loyal friend.Cy: Y Nadolig hwn, roedd y sioe yn fwy teimladwy nag erioed o'r blaen.En: This Christmas, the show was more touching than ever before.Cy: Wrth iddi adael y llwyfan, roedd Eira'n teimlo'r hen ofn yn cilio.En: As she left the stage, Eira felt the old fear retreating.Cy: Miss Jones, y cyfarwyddwr, gorffennodd y sesiwn gyda chymeradwyaeth gref, ac roedd golau tyner y Nadolig yn y neuadd yn adlewyrchu yn llygaid pawb.En: Miss Jones, the director, ended the session with strong applause, and the gentle light of Christmas in the hall reflected in everyone's eyes.Cy: Roedd popeth yn ei le - cyfeillgarwch, ysbryd y Nadolig, a balchder mewn tîm.En: Everything was in its place – friendship, the ...
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