Welsh for Beginners: 1 (Language for Beginners Book)

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Sg ŵpby Lois Arnold – Thisis a light and humorous novel about a journalist looking for the ultimate story, set at level Sylfaen/Canolradd. Mae pawb yn cyfrifby Gareth Ffowk Robertsis a fascinating account of the Welsh and their relationship with numbers, based around a series of short stories. Mathematics is as Welsh as music, he says, as he tries to persuade the maths-averse reader to catch his obvious love of numbers. 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.

Amdani’ is a lively series of reading books specifically designed for adults who are learning Welsh. The books have been carefully graded across four different levels – Mynediad/Entry, Sylfaen/Foundation, Canolradd/Intermediate and Uwch/Advanced. Martha, Jac a Siancoby Caryl Lewisis a portrait of a farming family in Ceredigion, where the farm itself casts a long shadow over their lives. It’s made its way into many a ‘top ten’ book list. 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! 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? Courses for beginners, where you will learn to speak about everyday activities such as your work, family and friends, and hobbies.

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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. 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! You’ll discuss all kinds of subjects and themes at this level. The main aim is to create confident speakers

Jon Gower takes the reader to 30 different locations connected to Wales’ history. He explains why these places are important to Welsh history and describes their beauty and atmosphere in his own special way. A Welsh-language adaptation by Manon Steffan Ros of Windows of the Mind by Frank Brennan. This collection of diverse short stories will be sure to make you think. Get to know complex characters, remote locations, and stories that will stay in your mind for a long time.

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 Welsh 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.

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. 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. A Welsh-language adaptation by Manon Steffan Ros of Windows of the Mind by Frank Brennan. This collection of diverse short stories will be sure to make you think. Get to know complex characters, remote locations, and stories that will stay in your mind for a long time.Chwalfaby T. Rowland Hughes- Another good read by T. Rowland Hughes is ‘Chwalfa’which is set during the Great Penrhyn Quarry Strike from 1900-1903. It chronicles its effect on one family as the community struggles to survive.