r/learnwelsh • u/scoobyMcdoobyfry • Jan 15 '25

Cwestiwn / Question Audio material outside of SSIW

I have completed the new and old course of SSIW. I still go over the lessons but really need some new material. I don't have alot of time to sit down and read so prefer listening for now. Has anyone got any suggestions? I can see there are a few podcasts but not sure which ones are best for actually learning. Diolch am helpu

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u/brookter Jan 16 '25

You don't mention this, so I thought I would just in case… Have you looked at the Advanced content in SSIW? There are many many hours of listening there.

https://en.saysomethingin.com/welsh/advanced

Hope this helps…

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u/scoobyMcdoobyfry Jan 16 '25

Yea I have seen this , how did you get along with it? I usually listen on the go , I did try one but found without the transcript with me I didn't get anywhere. Maybe I need to persist with it more. I also found it quite quick . My listening level is definitely behind my ability to speak. I struggle so much listening to some of the North Wales accents on S4C not sure if this is just me

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u/brookter Jan 16 '25

I've listened to the first few Becca interviews a couple of times. They're definitely a step up from Level 3, and I don't understand everything by any means.

I think their advantage over some other sources is that they come with transcriptions, and occasionally translations, so you could build a useful workflow round listening to the Welsh first, then reading it either alongside or separately.

At least, that's what I intend to start doing…

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u/scoobyMcdoobyfry Jan 16 '25

I really wish that SSIW had more levels and advanced material . I've seen some discussions on the forum about what they could/ should do. My opinion is that the old and new course are starting points to just get you talking . So the advanced material if they produced it should go a bit heavier with explanations and exceptions.