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 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. In the small village of Tredafydd in the south Wales valleys, Megan and Huw become lovers. But will their love conquer the circumstances? Death, their families and years apart are all against them.

These courses are suitable for fluent learners and Welsh speakers and are tailored to the needs of the class. Classes can focus on spoken or written skills. 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. 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. Courses for beginners, where you will learn to speak about everyday activities such as your work, family and friends, and hobbies. Y Gemydd by Caryl Lewisis described as a portrait of people who scrape by on the edges of society. Here the main character makes jewellery and clears houses. One day she finds a jewel that completely transforms her life.

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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. It usually doesn’t take long before students start asking about dictionaries and grammar books. Here are my top recommendations. 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. he Brecon Beacons National Park is famous for its natural beauty and for its walking trails. However the place reaches the news for another reason; people are being killed in the area.

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. 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.

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Môr a Mynyddand its sequel Plethu by Rhian Cadwaladrwere publishedby Carreg Gwalchin 2018 and 2020, respectively. The main character tries to weave together two families in two countries, and the story follows the ups and downs. Glosbe English-WelshDictionary– The Glosbe English-Welsh Dictionaryis an online resource that provides a range of options to help you choose the right word in the context required. 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.

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. 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. 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. Collins SpurrellWelsh Dictionary-The Collins Spurrell Welsh Dictionaryhas more words in it, but it doesn’t offer examples and tips. There are plenty of online dictionaries too. 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.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. 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. Blodwen Jones Trilogyby Bethan Gwanas–‘Bywyd Blodwen Jones’, ‘Blodwen Jones a’r aderyn prin’,and‘Tri chynnig Blodwen Jones’comprise Bethan Gwanas’ trilogy about the life of Blodwen Jones, who works as a librarian, keeps goats, and dreams of marrying her Welsh tutor. 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? 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 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. 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. 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. 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? 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!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! 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. 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. You’ll discuss all kinds of subjects and themes at this level. The main aim is to create confident speakers