BBC Cymru'r Byd.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymruWelsh 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.
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Learn on S4C.
http://www.learnons4c.co.uk A website that offers resources which will assist learners and would-be Welsh learners to enjoy S4C programmes. Interactive scripts and translations and lots of fun exercices. Also has a Welsh history section. This site was nominated by Jane Hughes of Lampeter.
Bwrdd Yr Iaith Gymraeg - Welsh Language Board.
http://www.bwrdd-yr-iaith.org.ukThe 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 - Cymry Cymraeg A Dysgwyr Ar Y Cyd - Welsh Speakers and Learners Together
www.cyd.org.ukA 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.
Cymdeithas Yr Iaith Gymraeg - Welsh Language Society.
www.cymdeithas.comThis society campaigns for equality of the Welsh language and natural bilingualism.
Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru - National Eisteddfod of Wales.
www.eisteddfod.org.ukThe 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.
Mentrau Iaith - Welsh Language Ventures.
www.mentrau_iaith.comA 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.
Mudiad Ysgolion Meithrin - Nursery Schools Movement.
www.mym.co.ukThis 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.
RhAG - Rhieni Dros Addysg Gymraeg - Parents for Welsh Medium Education
www.rhag.netRhAG 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.
S4C.
www.s4c.co.ukInformation 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 TV, on both its analogue and digital channels.
Urdd Gobaith Cymru - Urdd Movement.
www.urdd.orgInformation 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.
www.nantgwr.comNant 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.
Here's a selection of websites that could be of use if you're learning Welsh.
