Welsh for Beginners: 1 (Language for Beginners Book)

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Stryd y Bont follows the stories of people living on the same street in a Welsh town. What secrets do they have and do they really know their neighbours? Clare Whitehead was born in Bangor, North Wales. Coming from the land of song, it is no surprise that piano lessons were a seventh birthday present, and her musical studies took her to King's College, London, and The Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She went on to run a successful piano teaching practice in East London, marking thirty years of piano teaching in January 2020, with a concert featuring former and existing students. Clare has always been aware of her Welsh identity, and since 2008, the Welsh language has played an increasingly important part in her life. Welsh language studies started at City Lit, Bangor University, Nant Gwrtheryn Language Centre in NW Wales, Cardiff University, and with long phone calls to long suffering Welsh cousins. In 2010 she started teaching at City Lit, and has taught Welsh in various capacities ever since.

This series of books was launched to meet a gap in the market by giving adult Welsh learners the chance to enjoy reading a variety of contemporary subjects and themes. Sg ŵpby Lois Arnold – Thisis a light and humorous novel about a journalist looking for the ultimate story, set at level Sylfaen/Canolradd. Modrybedd Afradlonby Mihangel Morgan- In Mihangel Morgan’‘Modrybedd Afradlon’, two elderly sisters disappear with their nephew on a road trip, but there is a twist in the tale! The heartfelt story of two sisters who try to come to terms with their mother’s illness, and its effect on their own lives.. A Welsh-language adaptation by Elin Meek o Forget to Remember by Alan Maley.

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Welsh Grammar You Really Need to Knowby Christine Jones-This book sets out basic Welsh grammar very clearly, as well as including some finer points and exercises. O law i lawby T. Rowland Hughes- A middle-aged bachelor prepares to move house after his mother’s death. The book focuses on memories held in the furniture. Moving on to some classics of Welsh literature for the reader willing to take on books written in an older style with some use of dialect.

This is a humorous romance about one memorable day in the life of Sophia Reynolds, who is on her way to be a film extra, but a number of incidents prevent her from reaching the set. She has to visit the police office several times, but she doesn’t mind, as she fancies the policeman there! Why not try out your Welsh on our online taster courses. These courses introduce everyday words and phrases and are available to everyone, for free. It usually doesn’t take long before students start asking about dictionaries and grammar books. Here are my top recommendations. You can speed up your learning by using these free digital resources. The resources go hand in hand with the Learn Welsh course books at Entry, Foundation, Intermediate and Advanced 1, 2 and 3 learning levels. More information about our course books is available here. Enjoy your WelshSuitable for those who are familiar with the main patterns of Welsh. There’s a little more writing, reading and listening at this level.

Modern Welsh Dictionary (OUP)-This is as a good place to start. The‘Modern Welsh Dictionary’gives examples of word usage, grammar tips, and differentiates between North and South Wales Welsh. Short stories with a good pinch of humour, by an author who is a Welsh learner herself. You’ll find adventure, detective and science-fiction stories here. You’ll discuss all kinds of subjects and themes at this level. The main aim is to create confident speakers Mae'r wefan yma y ndefnyddio cwcis yn gwella eich profiad wrth lywio'r wefan. O'r rhain, mae'r rhai a ddynodir yn "angenrheidiol" yn cael eu storio yn eich porwr gwe gan eu bod yn hanfodol i'r ffordd mae'r wefan yn gweithio. Rydym hefyd yn defnyddio cwcis eraill i ddadansoddi sut mae ein ymwelwyr yn defnyddio ein gwefan. Caiff y cwcis yma eu storio yn eich porwr gwe gyda'ch bendith chi. Mae gennych yr opsiwn i wrthod y cwcis yma, ond gall eu gwrthod effeithio eich profiad o ddefnyddio'r wefan.Courses for beginners, where you will learn to speak about everyday activities such as your work, family and friends, and hobbies.

Welsh courses are available at different learning levels, whether you’re a beginner or already know a little – or a lot – of Welsh. Watch our video for an overview, or find more detailed information here. Mab y Cychwrby Haf Llewelynis steeped in the estuary country and people of NW Wales in the 17 thcentury. You get a sense of the characters knowing and understanding the landscape, and the descriptions are beautiful. Nid yr A470by Ian Parricharts the author’s adventures and the people he meets as he travels the length of this infamous road from Llandudno to Cardiff.A biography by Wynne Evans. A very personal and honest history of Wynne and his family, his experiences as a famous tenor, and his efforts to learn Welsh as an adult. One Night. One street. And everyone in every house has a problem. How will Nina tell Dafydd the news? Why does Magi have to rethink her relationship with Xavier? What will Sam do about his big problem? How will Huw’s life change forever? One Friday night will change everything. This is a humorous romance about one memorable day in the life of Sophia Reynolds, who is on her way to be a film extra, but a number of incidents prevent her from reaching the set. Sh e has to visit the police office several times, but she doesn’t mind, as she fancies the policeman there!