FluentFiction - Welsh

About FluentFiction - Welsh

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!

Publisher

FluentFiction.org

Category

education · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Nov 2023

Latest episode

15 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1,423 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   15 Oct 2026

   Unlocking Family Mysteries in Caerdydd's Haunted Rostir

   Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unlocking Family Mysteries in Caerdydd's Haunted Rostir Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-15-22-34-01-cy (https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-15-22-34-01-cy) Story Transcript: Cy: Roedd awel arogli coffi yn llenwi'r rostir yng Nghaerdydd. En: A breeze smelling of coffee filled the rostir in Caerdydd. Cy: Roedd yn amser prysur, fel bob amser, gyda'r ystaff ymlaen ag addurno'r safle ar gyfer Calan Gaeaf. En: It was a busy time, as always, with the staff forward in decorating the site for Calan Gaeaf. Cy: Emrys ac Carys, brawd a chwaer, oedd wedi gweithio yno dros y blynyddoedd ers diwedd eu tad. En: Emrys and Carys, brother and sister, had worked there over the years since the end of their father. Cy: Ond heddiw, roedd rhywbeth anarferol wedi digwydd. En: But today, something unusual had happened. Cy: Yn y bore, wrth i Emrys glirio blwch llyfrau hen a erledig o'r oriel ieuengaf, cafodd lythyrau wedi’u lapio mewn rhuban o liw gwin cyfoethog. En: In the morning, as Emrys cleared a box of old and hunted books from the youngest gallery, he found letters wrapped in a ribbon of rich wine color. Cy: "Carys, edrych ar hwn!" ebe Emrys, ei lais yn ysgytiog rhwng sioc a chwilfrydedd. En: "Carys, look at this!" said Emrys, his voice shaky between shock and curiosity. Cy: Daeth Carys ymlaen, ei llygaid yn ymestyn. En: Carys came forward, her eyes widening. Cy: "Llythyrau? O ble?" Ei dannedd yn fflachio mewn gwên frwdfrydig. En: "Letters? From where?" Her teeth flashed in an enthusiastic grin. Cy: "Mae'n siŵr bod marciau arnynt... Mmm, edrych!" En: "There must be marks on them... Mmm, look!" Cy: Roedd y llythyrau wedi'u hysgrifennu mewn llaw ysgrifen dirgel, yn trafod dirwriaethau teuluol ac anturiaethau a oedd yn ymddangos yn anghyfarwydd iddynt. En: The letters were written in a mysterious handwriting, discussing family intricacies and adventures that seemed unfamiliar to them. Cy: Emrys, priod â rhesymeg crafog, ysgwyd ei ben. En: Emrys, married to razor-sharp logic, shook his head. Cy: "Mae'n rhaid bod hen straeon ydy'r rhain." En: "These must be old stories." Cy: Ond roedd Carys, nug enaid wiwer, yn fentro i'r dirgelion hynny, ymestyn llaw i annog ei brawd. En: But Carys, a squirrel's soul, ventured into those mysteries, reaching out to urge her brother. Cy: "Emrys, dyma ein cyfle! Bydd hyn yn datgloi ein gorffennol." En: "Emrys, this is our chance! This will unlock our past." Cy: Roedd Emrys yn amheus. En: Emrys was skeptical. Cy: "Beth os yw hyn yn cyflwyno trafferthion newydd? Mae ein bywydau'n iawn fel ag y maen nhw." En: "What if this brings new troubles? Our lives are okay as they are." Cy: Daeth yr otsiad dyddiau lawer o siwrne heb fentro cesail Emrys ymlaen, ond diddordeb a dyfalbarhad Carys yn ennill. En: The urging of many days of untouched journeys did not venture beyond Emrys's protective arm, but Carys's interest and perseverance won out. Cy: Fe wnaethant ddechrau tynnu rhanau o leinau dirgel a allai arwain at leoliad hudol. En: They began to draw parts of mysterious threads that could lead to an enchanting location. Cy: "Llythrennol dyn ni dal yn atgofion plentyndod," meddai Emrys, yn plygeinio i'r antur sydd leiafrifol. En: "Literal leftovers of our childhood," said Emrys, reluctant to delve into the adventurous minority. Cy: Un prynhawn, wrth iddi wawrio dros Gaeaf, fe ddechreuon nhw fynd i fan oedd yn gysylltiedig â’u hatgofion plentyndod. En: One afternoon, as it dawned over Winter, they began to go to a place...

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   15 Oct 2026

   Unlocking the Hidden Mysteries: A Halloween Revelation

   Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Unlocking the Hidden Mysteries: A Halloween Revelation Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-15-07-38-20-cy (https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-15-07-38-20-cy) Story Transcript: Cy: Yn nhref brysur Caerdydd, roedd rostir coffi cuddiedig gyda golwg cynnes, araf a'r arogl coffi ffres yn y cornel. En: In the bustling city of Caerdydd, there was a hidden coffee roaster with a warm, slow vibe and the aroma of fresh coffee in the corner. Cy: Roedd ychydig o sinistr yn llenwi'r awyr wrth i'r hydref gau, a'r dail yn chwifio ar hyd y strydoedd. En: A bit of eeriness filled the air as autumn closed in, and the leaves fluttered along the streets. Cy: Roedd Gethin yn fiarista chwilfrydig. En: Gethin was a curious barista. Cy: Roedd llygad barcud, a bob amser yn chwilio am rywbeth newydd i'w ddarganfod. En: He had a hawk's eye and was always searching for something new to discover. Cy: Yn nhywyllwch yr hydref hwn, roedd ei feddwl yn llawn syniadau am nofel cyffrous. En: In the darkness of this autumn, his mind was full of ideas for an exciting novel. Cy: Un diwrnod roedd yn clywed sŵn rhyfedd yn dod o'r ystafell sydd bob amser wedi bod dan glo. En: One day, he heard a strange noise coming from the room that had always been locked. Cy: Roedd hyn yn digwydd bob nos, a phob tro, roedd yr ystafell honno'n rhywbeth o dirgelwch. En: This happened every night, and each time, that room was something of a mystery. Cy: “Pwy sy'n gwneud y sŵn? En: "Who is making the noise?" Cy: ” gofynnodd Gethin iddo’i hun. En: Gethin asked himself. Cy: Ond roedd Caradoc, y perchennog, bob amser yn rhybuddio Gethin i gadw draw. En: But Caradoc, the owner, always warned Gethin to stay away. Cy: “Peidiwch â phoeni am yr ystafell honno,” roedd Caradoc yn dweud. En: "Don't worry about that room," Caradoc would say. Cy: “Mae'n gyfrinachol iawn. En: "It's very confidential." Cy: ” Roedd Caradoc yn ddirgel, ac nid oedd yn gadael neb mewn. En: Caradoc was mysterious, and he let no one in. Cy: Rhian, cyd-fyarista Gethin, oedd y llais rheswm yn y caffi. En: Rhian, Gethin's fellow barista, was the voice of reason in the café. Cy: “Paid â thrio'n galed, Gethin. En: "Don't try too hard, Gethin. Cy: Dim ond stori yw e,” roedd Rhian yn annog. En: It's just a story," Rhian encouraged. Cy: Ond ar noson Calan Gaeaf, roedd penderfyniad Gethin yn gadarn. En: But on Halloween night, Gethin's resolve was firm. Cy: Roedd yn aros yn dawel wrth i'r caffi gau a chadw yn dawel wrth i'r oriau llithro heibio. En: He remained quiet as the café closed and stayed silent as the hours slipped by. Cy: Roedd y darluniadau o flodau rhyfedd yn chwalu'r ystafell, gan ddarparu îsbryd honeddfydd ar yr hyn a wynebai o'r diwedd i'w dull ecsentrig go iawn. En: The illustrations of strange flowers adorned the room, providing a vibrant spirit to what he eventually faced with his truly eccentric approach. Cy: Wrth i'r cloc daro hanner nos, llwyddodd Gethin i'w hysgloi nid yn unig ei weledigaeth o orwedd ar draws y cloi wedi mynd — gydag ychydig o ysgogiad drannoeth i'w ffrind Rhian — ond yna i mewn i ffordd lifflat, ac annisgwyl oedd bai yn berthyn i'w helaeth. En: As the clock struck midnight, Gethin managed not only to unlock his vision of sprawling across the lock that had vanished—with a little nudge the next day to his friend Rhian—but then into a smooth and unexpected path belonging to his vast findings. Cy: Yr hyn a ddechreuodd fel twyll yn datgelu goleuni hyfryd a gwyntog oedd dilys.<br...

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   14 Oct 2026

   Beneath Velvet Skies: A Tale of Renewal in Bannau Brycheiniog

   Fluent Fiction - Welsh: Beneath Velvet Skies: A Tale of Renewal in Bannau Brycheiniog Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-14-22-34-01-cy (https://www.fluentfiction.com/cy/episode/2026-10-14-22-34-01-cy) Story Transcript: Cy: Yn nhirwedd hynotaf Bannau Brycheiniog, lle mae’r awyr yn ymestyn dros y bryniau fel melfed, mae encil ysgrifennu wedi'i guddio mewn cwlwm o liwiau hydrefol. En: In the remarkable landscape of the Bannau Brycheiniog, where the sky stretches over the hills like velvet, there is a writing retreat hidden within a knot of autumnal colors. Cy: Mae'r dail yn trymio o dan eu coch a'u aur, a'r gwynt yn troi safnau coed yn gerddoriaeth amber. En: The leaves shimmer under their red and gold, and the wind turns tree branches into amber music. Cy: Yno, ymysg y coed sy’n annog sibrwd ysbrydol, mae Gwilym a Rhiannon wedi casglu i’r gweithdy ysgrifennu. En: There, among the trees that encourage spiritual whispers, Gwilym and Rhiannon have gathered for the writing workshop. Cy: Gwilym, gyda llyfr nodiadau yn ei law, yn edrych i'r pellter, ei feddwl mor rymus â'r awyr uwch ei ben. En: Gwilym, with a notebook in his hand, looks into the distance, his thoughts as powerful as the sky above him. Cy: Ond mae rhwystredigaeth yn ei ddal, tomen o amheuon yn llethu’i allu i ysgrifennu. En: But frustration holds him back, a heap of doubts overwhelming his ability to write. Cy: Mae Rhiannon, ar y llaw arall, yn cerdded gyda'r awdurdod tawel o un sydd wedi honni llwyddiant, ond yn ei galon, mae'r fflam yn pylu, ac mae angen bwyd newydd arni. En: Rhiannon, on the other hand, walks with the quiet authority of someone who has claimed success, but in her heart, the flame is fading, and she needs new inspiration. Cy: Yng ngolau gwelw’r prynhawn, mae'r ddau'n cwrdd o dan hen dderwen. En: In the pale light of the afternoon, the two meet under an ancient oak tree. Cy: Rhiannon yn gweld yr ansicrwydd yn llygaid Gwilym a chanfod drych lleferydd ei chyfnod ei hun. En: Rhiannon sees the uncertainty in Gwilym's eyes and recognizes the reflection of her own past struggles. Cy: Yn ddi-oed, mae'n penderfynu siarad ag ef. En: Without hesitation, she decides to speak to him. Cy: "Gwilym," meddai, gan dorri'r distawrwydd, "beth sy'n dy rwystro? En: "Gwilym," she says, breaking the silence, "what's stopping you?" Cy: "Edrych oddi ar y bryniau, mae Gwilym yn cyfaddef, "Mae'n teimlo fel bod fy ngeiriau'n wag. En: Looking away from the hills, Gwilym admits, "It feels like my words are empty. Cy: Nid oes gennyf unrhyw beth gwerthfawr i'w ddweud. En: I have nothing valuable to say." Cy: "Rhiannon yn chwerthin yn dawel, "Buaswn i'n dweud yr un peth am fy hun ar adegau. En: Rhiannon laughs quietly, "I would say the same about myself at times. Cy: Ond mae’r ysgrifennu’n ffordd o ddod o hyd i'r gwerth hwnnw. En: But writing is a way of discovering that value." Cy: " Gyda'r nos, wrth ymyl y tân gwersyll, maen nhw’n eistedd gyda'i gilydd, lle mae'r gwres yn swatio o’u cwmpas. En: In the evening, by the campfire, they sit together, where the warmth wraps around them. Cy: Mae'r fflamau yn codi, gan daflu cysgodion rhyfeddol ar eu hwynebau, eu sillafu i mewn i godombyll o ymgyffyrddiad. En: The flames rise, casting marvelous shadows on their faces, enchanting them into a cocoon of companionship. Cy: Mae Gwilym yn cymryd anadl ddofn, yn rhoi’r diffyg dewrder o’r neilltu a gofyn am gyngor. En: Gwilym takes a deep breath, puts his lack of courage aside, and asks for advice. Cy: Cyn bo hir, mae'r gair yn trawsnewid o ferthewdra i rannu, ac...

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