Learners' Resources: Online Language Lessons
Cymdeithas Madog
The same great folks who organize the annual North American Cwrs Cymraeg also have an array of resources available online for Welsh learners. Some are aimed at those who already know a little Welsh, such as the readings in Welsh and the grammar articles. There are also enjoyable articles in English on topics both serious and lighthearted, but all concerning the Welsh language and all written by Cymdeithas Madog teachers and pupils. Don't miss the list of books for learners, or the Songs section containing lyrics to some favorite Welsh tunes. On a different page is a huge list of links to other Welsh websites.
Phrasebook for Travelers
Just what it says. Simply pick Welsh from the list of languages to choose from, and you'll be presented with Cymraeg i Deithwyr-Welsh for Travelers. If you don't mind being mildly bombarded with advertising, you can view a variety of useful phrases, numbers, directions, and so on. The place names will be of particular interest to travelers. There are also *.au sound files for each word or phrase.
Other Free Resources of Interest to Learners
Reading Middle Welsh
An online textbook on Middle Welsh, based on the Mabinogi, by Gareth Morgan. Gareth died without quite completing the text, so it has been made available to a wider audience via the Internet. Donations to the Gareth Morgan Memorial Graduate Fellowship Fund are welcome.
Revision Exercises BITESIZE TGAU for Welsh Second Language
This site is meant as a revision site for students learning Welsh as a second language in school in Wales, but the exercises are challenging and useful for the intermediate to advanced learner in any situation.
Chris Grooms' Homepage
Though not strictly a site with Welsh lessons, his charts of verb forms and mutations are useful for the learner who already knows a little Welsh. The layout is beautiful, but it's a bit tough to navigate if you don't know the Welsh terms for grammar.
Britannia - Welsh Expressions
Also just for fun, this page contains a list of colorful sayings and expressions from the Welsh language, with both literal and figurative translations.
Not-So-Free Lessons
Online Welsh Course from University of Wales, Lampeter
Through their Distance Learning program, the Department of Welsh offers the only University-accredited Welsh course on the World Wide Web. It is designed for beginners, and may be taken for credit towards their degree program. You can choose either a 20-credit, 40-credit, or 60-credit
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