How to Learn Welsh

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Because a lot of Welsh words do not follow the English pronunciation format

   Try listening online to the BBC's Radio Cymru available online (only to UK users due to license funding) to the people talking.
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   Step 2: it is often best to start by simply listening (whilst not understanding) to Welsh speakers.

   Visit them at the site listed below for more information on this. , Start trying for free on the BBC's Big Welsh Challenge which isn't restricted viewing, and progress to CD learning from companies such as Talk Now!, World Talk and languages for Beginners.
   
   All of these are available on Amazon by searching simply "Learn Welsh".
   
   You may also want to consider a new approach to language learning through a programs such as Cadw Swn who use music to stimulate the brain whilst listening to the language. , It is unlikely that there are other courses available elsewhere in the world, though Wales does provide numerous courses. , For example, to say hello, the Welsh is 'Helo' ., Instead there are letters like ch, dd, ll, ng, etc.
   
   To pick up the pronunciation of these, it is best to listen to Welsh speakers., Welsh people like it when people make an effort to learn the language.
   
   If living in Wales try starting conversations with helo (hello).
   
   Try saying os gwelwch yn dda (please), diolch (Thank you) and hwyl fawr (goodbye).
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   Step 3: If you live in Wales

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   Step 4: there is a great chance that you are able to visit a Learn Welsh class

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   Step 5: as the Welsh Government is trying to promote Welsh as a language.

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   Step 6: For distance learners

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   Step 7: there is a great deal of resources available to purchase online - from the inexpensive to the very costly.

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   Step 8: If you wish to do a Welsh course

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   Step 9: the Open University have recently begun a Welsh language program

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    Step 10: though this may be too costly at £400 for some learners who wish to learn solely for interest.

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    Step 11: Many Welsh words are similar to English

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    Step 12: but the pronunciation is a little different.

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    Step 13: The Welsh alphabet is also slightly different- there is no j

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    Step 14: x or z.

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    Step 15: Don't forget- there are very few Welsh people who don't speak English

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    Step 16: so don't be afraid to ask for help on pronunciation or vocabulary!

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