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How To Start Learning Welsh

A language is more than just words. It’s an understanding of a culture, history, humour, community, and a sense of place and belonging. A new language gives you access to more people, more opportunities, and more perspectives, and learning Welsh is now easier than ever.
 

Before you get started, consider:

1 - Learning style - Everyone learns in different ways. Select an approach that suits you.

2 - Lifestyle - Establish a learning plan that matches your free time and lifestyle.

3 - Focus - Begin by learning words and phrases that are relevant to your life, interests, and needs.

4 - Start - Use new words and phrases right away; you don’t need to be fluent to start speaking a language. Start with one word at a time.

5 - Why? - A clear, compelling reason for learning can provide motivation and purpose, sustaining your progress through more challenging periods.
 

Below is a list of different learning resources to help you get started on your journey.

Combine some of these to see the greatest progress in your learning.
 

  • Learn Welsh – Service offering a variety of formal, Welsh lessons.

  • Nant Gwrtheyrn – Language centre that offers Welsh lessons and residential courses.

  • Say Something In Welsh - Website offering resources to learn Welsh.

  • We learn Welsh - Website offering resources to learn Welsh.

  • Doctor Cymraeg - Website offering resources to learn Welsh.

  • Get Welsh Words - A resource by the Welsh Government to help with Welsh vocabulary.

  • Welsh Plus - Welsh pronunciation videos for beginners.

  • Helo Blod – Professional, free Welsh translation service.

  • Duolingo - Popular app offering fun games to learn vocabulary and grammar.

  • Events Supporting Welsh Learners in Gwynedd - A list of activities for learners in Gwynedd.

  • Hwb Cymraeg Dwyfor - Page advertising opportunities to practice and use your Welsh in Dwyfor.

  • S4C - An entirely Welsh-language TV channel offering a variety of programs.

  • BBC Radio Cymru - An entirely Welsh-language radio channel offering various programs and music.

  • Spotify – Popular music app with various Welsh playlists.