Articles related to "Welsh Language"



Geography of Welsh - City Names and what they mean (R-Z)
4th and last in the series, covering the letters R-Z.,4th and last in the series, covering the letters R-Z.
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Deg Uchaf / Top Ten: The Revival of Welsh
Ten important factors in recent history that contributed to the revival of the Welsh language.
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Learners' Resources: Cymdeithas Madog
Cymdeithas Madog is the Welsh Studies Institute in North America. Find out what they have to offer language learners, both online and offline.
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The Welsh Language: A Cultural Revival
A synopsis of the history, origins, and current status of the Welsh language, which was once in danger of dying out.
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Saunders Lewis and Linguistic Activism
Last month marked the 40th anniversary of Saunders Lewis’ famous speech "Tynged yr Iaith," or Fate of the Language. The role of this speech was vital in spurring nationalist sentiment in Wales.
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Welsh Education, Part II
The second installment of this series looks at Welsh-medium courses on the university and college level, and the critical contributions of adult education.
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 5
During the 20th century, the tireless efforts of language advocates helped Welsh begin to recover. This is perhaps the most exciting time in the history of the language.
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Bilingual Welsh-English Websites
Putting together a fully bilingual website presents designers with a unique set of challenges, while providing bilingual web surfers with a more effective Internet experience.
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Book Review: Basic Welsh by Gareth King
Keep an eye out for the return of the Dysgwr’s Diary next month. This month: a review of an excellent grammar workbook for beginning students.
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Celtic Origins: Early History of the Welsh Language
The story of the Welsh language begins long ago with the history of the Celts and Romans.
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Geography of Welsh - City Names and what they mean (M-P)
3rd in the series, covering city names from M-P.
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Getting Started with Welsh: Pronunciation
Baffled by Welsh spelling? "Ll" got you tongue-tied? Check out this guide, and you won't have any more excuses not to learn Welsh!
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 2
The aftermath of Roman Britain, and the rise of the Welsh nation and its language.
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 3
After Owain Glyndwr's rebellion, the Acts of Union ensured the subordination of the Welsh language...until the Welsh Bible and the spread of Methodism brought it to the forefront again.
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History of the Welsh Language, Part 4
The generally "British" identity which followed the Industrial Revolution slowly gave way to Welsh nationalism on the political, social, and linguistic levels.
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Learn How to Speak Welsh in a Historic Village
Welsh may look impenetrable on maps and signs, but teachers at Wales' National Centre for Language and Culture are ready to help decipher the ancient Celtic tongue.
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Learners' Resources: Online Language Lessons
If you're looking for places to learn basic Welsh on the Internet, take a look at this list of websites containing a variety of online lessons.
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Learners’ Resources: Get Fluent!
Supplement your Welsh learning with this great subscription service that delivers weekly worksheets to your e-mail inbox.
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Software Review: Gair Wrth Air
This inexpensive, straightforward text-based vocabulary program is good for reviewing and expanding your knowledge of Welsh words.
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Software Review: QaQ’s Dysgiadur Brawddegu
A text-based Interactive Dictionary Phrasebook that includes synonyms, revision quizzes, and both English-Welsh and Welsh-English word lookup.
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The Dysgwr's Diary, Part Two: Attack of the Mutants
Fictional Welsh student David (a.k.a. Dafydd) Griffiths learns how to tackle the dreaded mutations.
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The Dysgwr’s Diary, Part Four: A Questionable Situation
Fictional Welsh student Dafydd Griffiths is back, and this time he's found some Welsh-speaking friends...who enjoy asking and answering present-tense questions.
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The Dysgwr’s Diary, Part One: It’s All Welsh to Me
A new series of articles! Follow and learn along with fictional Welsh student David (a.k.a. Dafydd) Griffiths as he explores the world of Welsh language.
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The Dysgwr’s Diary, Part Three: Conjugal Relations
Learn all about forming present tense sentences and questions using "bod" (to be) with fictional Welsh student Dafydd Griffiths.
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The Welsh Not
In Wales, Welsh school children were punished for speaking their own language, in the belief that the English language would solve all their educational problems.
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Welsh Blogs, Part I
The first article in an ongoing series about Welsh-language weblogs.
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Welsh Education, Part I
This two-part series will examine the significant role of education in promoting the Welsh language. Part I discusses strategies for nursery-level, primary, and secondary education.
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Welsh Language CD-ROMs, Part II
An overview of three more software packages for the beginning Welsh learner.
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Welsh Language in Patagonia
Patagonia has a secret! Welsh immigrants travelled to South America in 1865. Their descendants are still there and they still keep the Welsh language and culture alive.
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Holiday Buying Guide
Stuck on what to give that special Welsh-learning someone? Putting together a wish list for Siôn Corn? Take a look at these suggestions.
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From Broadcasting to Narrowcasting
How will digital broadcasting change our world? We examine multi-cultural broadcasting as it is today... and as it may be soon.
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A Welsh Springtime
Useful phrases, traditions, and web links to give your spring season a uniquely Welsh twist.
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Cwrs Cymraeg Cymdeithas Madog, Part I
An inside look at what happens on North America's finest and most enjoyable week-long Welsh course.
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The Language of Heaven
From ancient folklore to omens in the sky to modern astronomy, the Welsh people and language have always had a connection to the heavens. These stellar tidbits are presented in conjunction with the Celestial Symphony event.
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Welsh Blogs, Part II
Locally-oriented Welsh blogs can help publicize activities, make information available to learners, and bring people together.
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St David’s Day in Cardiff
March 1st marks St David's Day - Wales' patron saint, and where better to celebrate it than Cardiff, the capital of Wales.
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Envisioning Wales
A slight digression into visual communication--how the emergence of early Welsh culture was reflected in its art and artifacts.
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New British Poetry: 6 Wales
A brief introduction to the contemporary poetry scene in Wales, with details and reviews of four new volumes of poetry, including two representative anthologies.
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Hay-on-Wye--A Literary Gem
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Celtic Gaelic Names - Ideas for Baby Boys
Families of Celtic ancestry (or those interested in the Irish, Scottish, or Welsh cultures) may wish to explore Gaelic baby boy names when pregnant and expecting a child.
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Long-term and Degree Courses in Celtic Languages: Ireland and the United Kingdom
This article attempts to identify and briefly describe all of the opportunities for studying Celtic languages in Ireland and the UK.
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Maelgwn Gwynedd
Denounced by the chronicler Gildas as beyond redemption, Maelgwn may have been the greatest of British Kings in the years following Arthur.
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Rhiannon - spirit of renewal
Ghost, faerie, or goddess? Rhiannon appears on a white horse in Wales and England, and has magickal powers.
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'Cymru am byth' - The Welsh Hunger for Independence
The Welsh peoples unwavering call for independence from British rule and suppression of their culture.
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Book Review: Gramadeg Cymraeg Cyfoes
Despite a minor "Cymraeg Byw alert," I highly recommend this grammar text as a comprehensive basic reference.
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German Christmas Traditions
German Christmas traditions are colorful, steeped in historic lore, and fodder for hours of interesting reading. Take a look at just a few of the traditions that Germans enjoy during the Christmas holidays.
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Getting Started With WoW Roleplay - Dwarves
Dwarves may be short in stature but can more than make up for their lack of height through their rich and interesting history and their intriguing characters.
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Learners' Resources: Catchphrase Lessons with CD/Cassette
A fantastic set of lessons for Welsh learners based on the original BBC radio series.
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Review of Thomas Emson's Skarlet
This article is a review of the first of Thomas Emson's vampire trinity novels Skarlet.
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South Wales Holiday Cottages – Cheap and Easy
South Wales holiday cottages offer a cheap UK holiday for families not wanting to go abroad. Holiday cottages in South Wales provide fun and cheap UK family holidays.
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