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Courses for Foundation Learning Teaching Assistants

Self-study Courses
Course for Foundation Learning Teaching Assistants

These self-study courses have been designed specifically for Foundation Phase Teaching Assistants and support the development of Welsh language skills at different levels of proficiency. The courses aim to build confidence in using Welsh with learners and to support teaching assistants in their role as positive Welsh language role models.

Courses are available at the following levels:

  • Entry (A1)

  • Foundation (A2)

  • Intermediate (B1)

  • Proficiency (C1/C2)

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Entry Level (A1)

  • 60 hours self-study

  • Suitable for beginners with little or no Welsh language knowledge.

  • Focuses on developing basic classroom language and everyday communication.

To follow this course, click one of the links below:

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TA: Entry Level

TA: Entry Level

Foundation Level (A2)

  • 60 hours self-study

  • For learners who have some basic Welsh and are ready to build their confidence and vocabulary.

  • Develops practical language for use in Foundation Phase settings.

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TA: Foundation Level

TA: Foundation Level

Intermediate Level (B1)

  • 40 hours self-study

  • For those who use Welsh with some confidence and wish to extend their fluency.

  • Focuses on increasing language use in day-to-day interactions with learners.

To follow this course, click one of the links below:

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TA: Intermediate Level

TA: Intermediate Level

Language Models (C1/C2)

  • 20 hours self-study

  • Designed for teaching assistants who already have established Welsh language skills.

  • Supports participants to refresh, strengthen and extend their Welsh while acting as effective language models for learners.

To follow this course, click here.