Learn Welsh
These websites should help you find courses, resources and support if you're an adult Welsh learner.
More help with learning Welsh.
Lifelong Learning at Bangor University
http://www.bangor.ac.uk/ll/
This department offers Welsh classes at all levels in many locations across the region, starting with Wlpan and also including more intensive courses, plus New Year and Summer schools and one-day schools to give students extra opportunities.
Welsh Unlimited
http://www.popethcymraeg.com/
This Denbigh-based organisation holds class in the Abergele, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno and Llanrwst areas and uses the Suggestopedia system.
Coleg Harlech
http://www.harlech.ac.uk/
Short residential courses and the community learning programme offer Welsh classes in Harlech and other parts of Gwynedd.
Coleg Menai
http://www.menai.ac.uk/
Welsh classes are held in the college's own premises in Bangor and Anglesey, as well as at other centres like local schools, using the Dosbarth Nos course. Call the college or look in local newspapers for details. The website also offers an online beginners course, ClicClic Cymraeg.
Llandrillo College
http://www.llandrillo.ac.uk
With premises in Rhos-on-Sea, Abergele and beyond, Llandrillo has Welsh course for beginners through to advanced learners, but you will need to contact the college or look in local newspapers for details of dates.
National Language Learning Centre
http://www.nantgwr.com
Nant Gwrtheyrn is a former quarrying village in a lovely setting on the north coast of the Llŷn Peninsula, converted into a residential centre for teaching Welsh. Five or 12-day courses throughout the year offer teaching at different levels and there are also two-day revision courses. The website has course dates and online booking.
BBC Learn Welsh
http://www.bbc.co.uk/wales/learnwelsh/
This is the entry point for a range of BBC services for learners, including Catchphrase, Welsh in the Workplace, revision notes and Snapdragon.
BBC Cymru'r Byd
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/
The BBC Welsh language websites cover a wide variety of topics and interests suitable for Welsh learners and fluent speakers. You can read the news and sport, follow what's happening in local communities and listen to Radio Cymru. Now there's a Vocab feature you can switch on to check any words you're not sure of.
CYD - Welsh Speakers and Learners Together
http://www.cyd.org.uk/
A movement that offers social opportunity to bring Welsh learners and speakers together. Local branches are found throughout Wales and they hold social events for learners and speakers to meet.
S4C
http://www.s4c.co.uk/
Information on the Welsh TV channel, which is responsible for Welsh language programming. On this bilingual site you can find out more about its programmes on both its analogue and digital channels, many of which have subtitles to help learners.
Mentrau Iaith - Welsh Language Ventures
http://www.mentrau-iaith.com
A network of local organisations which support communities in developing their use of the Welsh language. They will offer advice and assistance to individuals, organisations and businesses, and will organise activities to raise the profile of the Welsh language.
Gwybodiadur
http://www.gwybodiadur.co.uk
This fairly comprehensive guide to books, courses and websites on the Welsh language also includes Was Elvis Welsh? and other offbeat articles.
Acen
http://www.acen.co.uk/
This site offers limited details of courses and S4C TV programmes for learners, an online magazine and free online courses for those with access to broadband.
Holidays in Welsh
www.gwyliaucymraeg.co.uk
Improve your grasp of the language and get a chance to practise by staying with Welsh speakers. The site lists accommodation, plus attractions and places to eat where you will be guaranteed a Welsh welcome.
Suggested by Carys Dafydd.
Learn Cymraeg
http://www.learncymraeg.org/
The website for the new North Wales Welsh for Adults Centre, based in Bangor, can help you find a course at the right level in the right place. They are also developing online learning resources.
Suggested by Gary Smith
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