Learn Welsh Glamorgan
If you want to learn or improve your Welsh, we can help. With a range of courses available all over the area we’ll be sure to find something that suits you.
There will also be opportunities to meet other learners in day schools, block courses, coffee mornings, book clubs, dinner clubs and much more.
September 2018 Courses
We have Welsh courses available at all levels throughout Rhondda Cynon Taf, Bridgend and Merthyr Tydfil – courses which meet once, twice or three times a week in the day or evening.
The courses will start week beginning the 24th September 2018.
Looking for a beginner course in your area? Search our Entry 1 and Entry 1 and 2 courses. The Entry 2 course continues on from the Entry 1 course for beginners.
Completed an Entry level course? The Foundation course builds on the Entry level and is suitable for those who already speak very basic Welsh.
Completed a Foundation level course? The Intermediate course builds on the Foundation level and is suitable for those who are familiar with the key language patterns of Welsh.
Our Advanced Courses helps learners to develop their spoken Welsh, with opportunities to discuss all kinds of subjects. Learners also get to improve their reading, writing, listening skills
Our Proficiency courses are suitable for fluent learners and first language Welsh speakers who wish to improve their skills, whether spoken or written Welsh.
If you are unsure of your level, please give us a ring on 01443 483 600 for a chat with a member of staff.
Extra Courses
Our Extra Courses run separate to our ongoing courses.
They range from one day sessions during the year to a week long session in the summer.
► Pronunciation Course
A 10 hour course over five sessions tailored to help you with your Welsh pronunciation.
Session 1: 25/10/2018
Session 2: 08/11/2018
Session 3: 14/02/2019
Session 4: 14/03/2019
Session 5: 11/04/2019
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►Location: University of South Wales, Treforest, CF37 1DL.
►Time: 6.30pm-8.30pm
►Level: All levels
►Price: £10 – (Includes 10 hours of learning and course book)
► Sadwrn Siarad
The Saturday courses are an excellent opportunity to meet up with other learners from different areas, and to practice your Welsh in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.
Entry 1: You will be revising introductions, likes and dislikes, everyday activities, expressing desires, where you come from and where you’re going. You will also start looking at where you went and what you did.
Entry 2/Entry 1&2/Foundation 1: You will be revising using “cyn” and “ar ôl”. You will also start looking at how to express opinions.
Foundation 1&2/Foundation 2: You will be revising the short form future tense e.g. “A i, Cana i” (I’ll go, I’ll sing). You will also start looking at using prepositions e.g. “am, ar, i, wrth”.
Intermediate: You will be revising the conditional tense e.g. “Baswn i, Gallwn i” (I’d be, I could). You will also start looking at discussing everyday habits.
Advanced: You will be revising a number of language patterns you have studied so far at Advanced level. Your tutor will choose a topic of interest for the session and there will be plenty of opportunity to practise your speaking skills.
►Location: University of South Wales, Treforest, CF37 1DL.
► Time: 10am-3pm
►Cost: £10
► Dates: 17/11/2018, 26/01/2019, 16/02/2019, 06/04/2019, 20/07/2019.
► Book a space on the next Sadwrn Siarad on the 17/11/2018:
► New Year Course
►Location: University of South Wales, Treforest, Pontypridd, CF37 1DL.
►Dates: 3-4/01/2019
►Time: 9.30am-3.00pm
►Level: All levels
►Price: £25
►Book a place on the New Year’s Course:
Extra Practise +
We’re always here to support you. There are many opportunities for you to use your Welsh outside a classroom enviroment within the Glamorgan area.
You can start slowly if you want, by going with your tutor to an event for learners. You could then join a Welsh Reading Club maybe, or go to a Coffee Morning. As you become more confident, you could then maybe join fluent speakers at a Welsh Society, or at Welsh events. There’s plenty of choice. Have a look at our Social Calendar, and keep an eye on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
► Estyn’s Report on ‘Learn Welsh Glamorgan’ University of South Wales.