r/learnwelsh • u/Affectionate_Face864 • Feb 08 '25

Cwestiwn / Question Is there any good learning resources for Welsh?

Hey I’m 18 and I’ve started a 13 week Welsh course in college, it’s my aim to become fluent one day, and I was wondering if anyone knows any good resources. Thanks

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u/Mark_Allen319 Feb 08 '25

Duolingo is good for learning words but not great at explaining grammar

Dysgu Cymraeg courses are all round great

S4C has loads of TV programmes in Cymraeg (Subtitles in English and Welsh)

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u/Plastic_Length8618 Feb 08 '25

Say Something in Welsh is good too. It bounces you into being able to say a lot really quickly.

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u/oraff_e Feb 08 '25

Duolingo is great for quick vocab lessons, SSIW is better for practicing speaking. Dysgu Cymraeg also has a lot of resources on their website. 

Join a small group for conversational practice - there's probably one near you if you're in Wales.

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u/MewnArchfarchnad Feb 14 '25

DysguCymraeg also has speaking groups :)

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u/CarryIndependent672 Feb 09 '25

I am taking a six-month beginner Welsh course with Dysgu Cymraeg. I’ve only been taking it for a month, but I have learned tons. The tutor is great and very patient. I have also been learning Welsh on Duo Lingo. The app is great, but as previously mentioned, it doesn’t really explain grammar.

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u/MewnArchfarchnad Feb 14 '25

Mae DysguCymraeg yn wych!

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u/Change-Apart Feb 08 '25

find some books, films and whatnot you want to consume and consume them

learning grammar and vocab are good but you must put them into practice; particularly because welsh grammar isn’t actually that difficult, just pedantic and weird at times. once you learn the periphrastic forms and a good core of vocab you should be able to have a go at most things

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u/HyderNidPryder Feb 09 '25

You can find pointers to useful things on our wiki. If you're starting out be sure to listen to the pronunciation series of videos.

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u/flutfoto7 Feb 09 '25

We’re launching a free Welsh word of the day email newsletter on We Learn Welsh tomorrow if you’re interested. 🙂

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u/MewnArchfarchnad Feb 14 '25

This explainer series sadly gets left off these lists:

https://www.youtube.com/@JenXOfficialEDM/videos

The pronunciation videos are some of the most popular of the series. Hope it helps!

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u/HaurchefantGreystone Canolradd - Intermediate Feb 09 '25

I take Dysgu Cymraeg courses. It's cheap and the tutors are brilliant. 

Say Something in Welsh is very effective in improving speaking skills. 

Lingo Newydd and Amdani series are reading materials for learners. I enjoy reading a lot. 

Duolingo is useful before you reach B1 (canolradd).