A new video resource that brings the history of the Welsh language to life in 4 minutes. From its origins in the Brythonic language and the earliest written versions through the Acts of Union and the Industrial Revolution to the establishment of the Urdd and Welsh-medium schools in the twentieth century, this video goes from the year 40 to 2022, when the language was used for the first time in the biggest sporting stage, the football World Cup. “Today, over half a million speak the language and the Welsh Government wants to have one million Welsh speakers by 2050 so that the Welsh language becomes an integral part of everyday life, in communities, school, at work and in digital technology.” A resource to be used widely with learners of all ages, and specifically for Welsh Second Language A Level Unit 5 (The Welsh Language in Society). Welsh subtitles can be selected on video in YouTube (English subtitles available soon). Funded by Welsh Government.
Video Timeline: History of the Welsh Language
Beth yw'r Gymraeg?
An appealing, contemporary volume presenting an accessible introduction to the discipline of the Welsh language, edited by lectures at the School of Welsh, Cardiff University; Dr Angharad Naylor, Dr Llion Pryderi Roberts and Dr Dylan Foster Evans. It presents the richness, breadth and passion of the language as an academic discipline, and will motivate interest and curiosity in familiar and new fields - such as language, literature, language sociology, literary critique, culture and inheritance and creative writing. Online Open Access (link below) Also available to buy as a paperback on the University of Wales Press website or in your local bookshop.
Translanguaging Resources
Resources from Dr Alex Lovell, Swansea University to assist with the skill of Translanguaging, which is part of the Welsh Second Language AS/A Level specification (U2 Unit 5, Section B). Resources include: Language Workshop: Translanguaging - video lecture Translanguaging Language Workshop PowerPoint slides Translanguaging worksheet The resources: consider what 'translanguaging' is and what are the benefits? discuss how to write an effective translanguage analyze a good example includes tasks to further practice translanguaging skills Resources created by the Department of Welsh, Swansea University, with funding from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol.
Choose Lefel A Cymraeg: Campaign and resources
Choose Lefel A Cymraeg is a Welsh Government funded campaign that aims to encourage more young learners to study Welsh A-Level by providing promotional assets to raise awareness around the endless benefits the language has on your academic, cultural and working life. The campaign, launched by Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and Welsh Government, includes content that can be used by teachers and schools to engage learners, parents and carers in the Welsh language and A-Level course by: Highlighting that Welsh A-Level opens doors to a wealth of university pathways Emphasising the variety of careers and industries where Welsh is a highly-valued skill Giving an insight into the breadth and variety of the Welsh A-Level curriculum Showcasing Welsh A-Level as a modern, creative and relevant subject Inviting learners to join a thriving community of Welsh speakers that are passionate about their culture, heritage and the Welsh language Resources include: Visual content: instazines, profile cards, quotes, Q+A cards, search-it posts Videos Posters Social media assets (GIFs) School toolkit The resources can be used and shared digitally or in print, on social media or by incorporating them into presentations and prospectuses. All content is available bilingually for download via the Dropbox link below. For more information on the campaign or about Welsh as a subject, please contact Dr Ffion Eluned Owen, Welsh as a Subject Promotion Officer at the Coleg: ff.owen@colegcymraeg.ac.uk.
Short Story Resources: Pwy Fyth a Fyddai'n Fetel?
Resources to help study the short story 'Pwy Fyth a Fyddai'n Fetel?' by Mihangel Morgan (from the book Saith Pechod Marwol), which is one of the short stories on the Welsh Second Language AS/A Level specification (U2 Unit 6: The Use of Language and the Short Story). Resources include: Video animation of the short story (with and without subtitles) Video lecture and PowerPoint presentation by Professor Tudur Hallam discussing the story 'Pwy Fyth a Fyddai'n Fetel?' Video lecture and PowerPoint presentation by Professor Tudur Hallam talking about useful vocabulary and phrases to use when discussing the short story. Resources created by the Department of Welsh, Swansea University, with funding from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol
Webinar: Studying Welsh at university (2022)
In year 12 or 13? Want to know more about studying Welsh as a subject at university? Find out more about what's on offer, and hear the opinions of our ambassadors studying the subject about their courses and their life as students of Welsh. Presentation recorded in November 2022. Includes: General information about studying Welsh at university, e.g. Where can you study Welsh? What can you study in terms of courses and modules? What financial help is available? (up to 29 minutes) Conversation between our Welsh as a subject interns (Hari and Aled) and current student ambassadors (Deio, Cara, Elain and Elen) about studying Welsh at university (29 minutes onwards) Welsh medium presentation.
Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg: Llwybrau Newydd Conference
Llenyddiaeth Gymraeg: Llwybrau Newydd Confernce 9th June 2022, Siambr y Cyngor, Prif Adeilad Prifysgol Caerdydd, Plas y Parc, Caerdydd, CF10 3AT 9.45am - 17.15pm A Welsh literature conference organized by the School of Welsh, Cardiff University, sponsored by the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. A full programme of papers ranging from the Middle Ages to Modern Literature, with the keynote lecture delivered by Professor Mererid Hopwood. Click on the link below to view full programme. Free entry and refreshments. Sign up to attend. All welcome. The conference is in Welsh. No simultaneous translation. For more information, please contact the organizers: Dr Rhiannon Marks (MarksR@caerdydd.ac.uk) and Dr David Callander (CallanderD@caerdydd.ac.uk)
Carlam Cymru Revision Sessions
Recordings of revision sessions in different subject areas that were commissioned by e-sgol for GCSE, AS and A level students during 2021. There are GCSE revision sessions on: Mathematics Welsh Welsh as a second language Biology Physics Chemistry History Geography There are AS revision sessions on: Mathematics Welsh Biology Physics Chemistry History Geography There are A level revision sessions on: Mathematics Welsh Biology Chemistry History Geography Psychology
Studying Welsh at university (Webinar)
Webinar: Studying Welsh at university In year 12 or 13? Want to know more about studying Welsh as a subject at university? Find out more about what's on offer, and hear the opinions of our ambassadors studying the subject about their courses and their life as students of Welsh. Presentation recorded in November 2021. Includes: General information about studying Welsh at university, e.g. Where can you study Welsh? What can you study in terms of courses and modules? What financial help is available? (up to 19 minutes) Conversation between our ambassadors and current students about studying Welsh at university (19 minutes onwards) Welsh medium presentation.
Operation Rescue by Rufus Mufasa
Poet and performer Rufus Mufasa reads one of her Welsh language poems, 'Operation Rescue' to celebrate International Mother Language Day 2021. Includes a video of the reading, a PDF copy of the words for study material and another short video where Rufus talks about her relationship with the Welsh language. © Rufus Mufasa 2021
“Can I just call you Clio? Like the Renault?” A poem by Llio Elain Maddocks
Poet Llio Elain Maddocks reads a poem from her work - "Can I just call you Clio? Like the Renault?” Stwff ma hogia 'di ddeud wrtha fi, vol.8 - to celebrate International Mother Language Day 2021. © Llio Elain Maddocks 2021
Mamiaith by Rhys Iorwerth
A new poem 'Mamiaith' by poet Rhys Iorwerth, commissioned for International Mother Language Day 2021. © Rhys Iorwerth 2021