Welsh Learners
There's a lot of information about learning Welsh on the web. Here's a selection of sites offering support and advice on speaking the language. Get in touch if you know of any other good ones.
BBC Cymru'r Byd
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru
Welsh language websites by the BBC, covering a wide variety of topics and interests suitable for Welsh learners and fluent speakers. You can read the news and sport, read reviews and find out what's on, follow what's happening in local communities with online stories from over 50 'Papurau Bro', listen live to Radio Cymru and much more. A must for all learners is a visit to the extensive Learn Welsh site, with a range of activities and resources.
Bwrdd Yr Iaith Gymraeg - Welsh Language Board
http://www.bwrdd-yr-iaith.org.uk
The Board was established in 1988 and its aim is to promote and develop the use of the Welsh language in Wales. It works with businesses, the media, local authorities and groups, and also works in an offical capacity advising the government.
CYD
http://www.cyd.org.uk
Based in Aberystwyth, CYD offers social opportunities to bring Welsh learners and speakers together. Local branches are found throughout Wales and they hold a variety of events through the medium of Welsh.
Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru - National Eisteddfod of Wales
http://www.eisteddfod.org.uk
The official website of the largest annual cultural event held in Wales - in fact, it's the largest event of its kind in Europe. Competitions are held for Welsh learners at the Eisteddfod.Montgomeryshire's 2003 Learner of the Year...
Lampeter University
http://www.e-addysg.com/english/camu.php
The University of Wales Lampeter offers online Welsh language courses. Students outside Wales can take the oral tests by phone or video conference.
Mentrau Iaith - Welsh Language Ventures
http://www.mentrau-iaith.com
A Menter (pl. Mentrau) Iaith, or language initiative, is a local organisation which offers support to communities to increase and develop their use of the Welsh language. A Menter will offer advice and assistance to individuals, organisations and businesses, and will organise activities to raise the profile of the Welsh language. Use the main website or go directly to the site covering your area:Menter Iaith Ceredigion Menter Maldwyn (Montgomeryshire)Menter Brycheiniog
Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin
http://www.mym.co.uk
This national organisation is responsible for Welsh-language pre-school nurseries found throughout Wales. They cater for children from two and a half to five years of age. In August 2005, the mudiad's headquarters moved from Cardiff to Aberystwyth.
RhAG - Rhieni Dros Addysg Gymraeg (Parents for Welsh Medium Education)
http://www.rhag.net
RhAG is an association which represents parents throughout Wales. Their function is to promote the advantages of Welsh medium education and campaign for better facilities for the ever-growing number of children being taught through the medium of Welsh.
Urdd Gobaith Cymru
http://www.urdd.org
Information on Wales' largest youth organisation. If you're aged 25 and under you can find out what the Urdd is doing in your area.
Y Ganolfan Iaith Genedlaethol - National Learning Centre
http://www.nantgwr.com
Nant Gwrtheyrn is a residential centre for teaching Welsh based in a former quarrying village on the north coast of the Llyn Peninsula. From January 2004 it has offered courses on the culture and environment of Wales.
Wennol
www.wennol.co.uk
A website with Welsh articles for beginners as well as images of the waterfalls of the upper Neath Valley and the surrounding area together with cycling stories.
Suggested by Bob Evans from Swansea.
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