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Online Radio: The P-Celtic Languages

© Kelly Vincent

As with the studying Q-Celtic languages, actually being able to listen and understand your chosen language is not an easy skill for those of us not exposed to the language regularly. This is an inherent problem with Celtic languages since there are few places in the world where the languages are actually strong, so even if you are in Wales and studying Welsh, you probably don't get enough exposure. Fortunately the Internet does offer some options for both Welsh and Breton learners, though it does appear that Cornish learners are left out at this stage. Not surprisingly, the BBC has a good Welsh language site, but no Cornish site. In Brittany, it appears that Radio Kerne is the primary Breton language broadcaster with an online presence. Welsh is also represented by Radio Acen, which is geared specifically towards learners.

Welsh

Radio Cymru

The BBC Welsh language site provides links to Rhaglenni Radio Cymru. To listen to live radio, you can click on the link 'Yn Fyw' ('live') or the speaker graphic next to it, which is situated on the left side of the page. This will open up the audio file. Alternatively, you can click on the link 'Radio Cymru', which is amongst the links situated on the left side of the page. This takes you to the main page for Radio Cymru. If you want to listen live, you can do so from this page, too. Click on the link 'Yn Fyw', which is on the right side of the page, near the top. You can also view the schedule of programs on the radio station by clicking on the link 'Amser y rhaglenni' ('time of programs'), just under 'Yn Fyw'. You can view today's, yesterday's ('ddoe') and tomorrow's ('fory') schedule.

Radio Acen

Radio Acen is a new radio station that is particularly interesting because it specifically targets Welsh learners. To listen to the radio, click on either 'now playing' or 'listen' on the menu to the right. From the Now Playing page, clicking on 'Listen >>' near the top of the page will open Real Player and start the music. The words to the song are shown in both Welsh and English, although you have to hit the Refresh (or Reload) button on your browser to see them. Clicking on 'listen' on the main page will simply open up Real Player and start the music, without bringing up the page with the words.

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