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This page outlines the role and responsibilities of a Learn Welsh for adults tutor, along with how you can apply to become a tutor.
The National Centre for Learning Welsh works with 10 local providers across Wales, and tutors are employed by these providers.
The Centre provides a variety of learning materials for tutors, including:
course books
resource packs
power point presentations
a range of digital resources
Tutors can access these materials through a dedicated section on learnwelsh.cymru called Academi – a platform exclusively for tutors.
For more information about Academi, digital resources, and local providers select the buttons below:
Around 18,000 people learn Welsh with the Centre every year. Classes are offered at five levels from beginner (Entry) to fluent (Proficiency), and are available both in the community and online, at various times throughout the day and evening.
At the end of each course level, learners can choose to sit a WJEC exam. To learn more about the Learn Welsh levels, select the following button:
Personal development sessions are held with each individual tutor. The local providers and the Centre offer training sessions for tutors annually. Local providers often encourage new tutors to complete the Dechrau Dysgu qualification, which includes two residential weekends and regular virtual sessions. Teaching practice is a key element of this qualification.
One of the Centre’s primary goals is to create confident Welsh speakers who enjoy using the language. As a tutor, you’ll encourage students to practise their Welsh outside class by taking part in activities such as: Siawns am Sgwrs (conversation sessions), coffee mornings, reading club, the Amdani Reading Festival, walking tours and other local community events.
A scheme called Using My Welsh encourages learners to set realistic and achievable goals. One of the informal learning schemes is Cynllun Siarad, which matches Welsh learners with Welsh speakers – why not volunteer?
Select the following buttons to learn more about Using my Welsh and the Cynllun Siarad.
If you’re interested in becoming a Learn Welsh for adults tutor, please complete the form below. We’ll share your details with our local providers, who will contact you directly regarding potential opportunities.