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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. wales • welsh • language • cities • villages
Deg Uchaf / Top Ten: The Revival of Welsh Ten important factors in recent history that contributed to the revival of the Welsh language. welsh language • welsh revival • welsh history • language revival • language activism
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. cymdeithas madog • welsh • cymraeg • welsh studies • welsh language
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. wales • welsh • celtic • language • linguistics
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. saunders lewis • cymraeg • cymru • wales • welsh
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. welsh • wales • cymraeg • welsh education • welsh language
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. wales • welsh • cymru • cymraeg • welsh language
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. welsh language • bilingual websites • welsh websites • dwyieithog • dylunio'n dwyieithog
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. welsh language • welsh books • welsh grammar • gareth king • beginning welsh
Book Review: Welsh for Beginners This illustrated introduction to the language by Usborne Language Guides is humorous, practical, and great for complete beginners of all ages. welsh • welsh language • welsh books • welsh lessons • welsh for children
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. welsh • wales • celt • celts • celtic
Dan y Goeden Nadolig – Under the Christmas Tree A selection of holiday gift ideas perfect for Welsh learners, with a focus on books! welsh • welsh language • welsh books • welsh gifts
Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru – The University of Wales Dictionary, Part I This 4-volume Welsh historical dictionary has just been completed after 80 years of labor! Read about the project and its history here in Part I. welsh • welsh language • welsh dictionaries • cymraeg • geiriadur
Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru – The University of Wales Dictionary, Part II A continuation of last month’s article about the GPC: What exactly does the dictionary contain? How was it put together? Who will benefit from the dictionary, and how? welsh • welsh language • welsh dictionaries • cymraeg • geiriadur
Geography of Welsh - City Names and what they mean (M-P) 3rd in the series, covering city names from M-P. wales • welsh • language • cities • villages
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! welsh pronunciation • welsh • welsh spelling • welsh language
History of the Welsh Language, Part 2 The aftermath of Roman Britain, and the rise of the Welsh nation and its language. romans • britain • celts • celtic • wales
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. wales • welsh • cymraeg • welsh bible • beibl cymraeg
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. wales • welsh language • welsh history • wales history • cymru
Learn Welsh This Year Get cracking on your language skills with new offerings from BBC Wales and CMC, two of the most useful sites available to Welsh learners. welsh • wales • welsh language • welsh lessons • welsh websites
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. welsh • welsh online • welsh instruction • welsh lessons • welsh language
Learners’ Resources: Get Fluent! Supplement your Welsh learning with this great subscription service that delivers weekly worksheets to your e-mail inbox. welsh language • welsh lessons • welsh exercises • get fluent • cymraeg
Learners’ Resources: Lingo Newydd An excellent, high-quality bimonthly magazine for learners, covering a variety of topics in simple Welsh. welsh • welsh language • cymraeg • welsh learners • golwg
Midsummer Update – Ysgrif Ganol Haf Some bite-sized updates on Welsh resources to enhance your summer learning, plus a preview of upcoming articles. cymraeg • welsh • wales • cymru • welsh language
Online Communities and Lists, Part I One of the keys to effective language learning is communication with other Welsh learners and speakers. Here are some forums for beginning, intermediate, and fluent speakers. welsh • cymraeg • welsh language • welsh mailing lists • welsh discussion boards
Online Communities and Lists, Part II Finding the right online community, whether you're a beginner or a fluent Welsh speaker, can be difficult. Part II looks at lists on linguistics, Welsh-medium interest groups, and local area lists. welsh • cymraeg • welsh language • welsh mailing lists • welsh discussion boards
Software Review: Gair Wrth Air This inexpensive, straightforward text-based vocabulary program is good for reviewing and expanding your knowledge of Welsh words. gair wrth air • qaq software • welsh software • welsh vocabulary • welsh language
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. dysgiadur brawddegu • qaq software • welsh software • welsh phrasebook • welsh language
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. welsh language • welsh lessons • welsh mutations • learning welsh
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. welsh lessons • welsh language • welsh grammar • welsh • cymraeg
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. welsh language • welsh learners • learning welsh • welsh lessons
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. welsh lessons • welsh language • welsh grammar • welsh • cymraeg
The Eisteddfod Everything you ever wanted to know about this exciting Welsh cultural tradition and its history. eisteddfod • wales • welsh • welsh language • welsh culture
The Future of Welsh Language in Patagonia Through the joint efforts of language advocates in Wales and Argentina, policies and programs are being implemented to help ensure the survival of Welsh in Patagonia. patagonia • chubut • wales • welsh • welsh language
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. welsh not • wales • welsh • welsh language • welsh culture
Welsh Blogs, Part I The first article in an ongoing series about Welsh-language weblogs. "welsh language" • welsh • cymraeg • "welsh blogs" • "welsh weblogs"
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. welsh • wales • welsh language • welsh education • welsh-medium
Welsh Language CD-ROMs, Part I Multimedia software can be greatly helpful for the beginning student of Welsh. Here are some of the different CD-based packages, plus links to sites where you can purchase the software and read product reviews. welsh • welsh language • cymraeg • welsh lessons • welsh cds
Welsh Language CD-ROMs, Part II An overview of three more software packages for the beginning Welsh learner. welsh • welsh language • cymraeg • welsh lessons • welsh cds
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. welsh • gifts • holiday • shopping
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. welsh • wales • s4c • broadcasting • television
A Welsh Springtime Useful phrases, traditions, and web links to give your spring season a uniquely Welsh twist. welsh • welsh customs • welsh language • welsh traditions • spring traditions
Cwrs Cymraeg Cymdeithas Madog, Part I An inside look at what happens on North America's finest and most enjoyable week-long Welsh course. cymraeg • welsh • cwrs cymraeg • welsh course • cymdeithas madog
Cwrs Cymraeg Cymdeithas Madog, Part II Our inside look at North America's finest and most enjoyable week-long Welsh course continues with highlights of the culminating events, including the Eisteddfod. welsh • welsh language • cymdeithas madog • cwrs cymraeg • cymraeg
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. celestial symphony • welsh history • welsh culture • welsh tradition • welsh folklore
Welsh Dialects: An Overview Confused by the difference between North Welsh, South Welsh, and Gwentian, not to mention all the other variations of the language? Here’s a brief summary of the major Welsh dialects, and a list of resources for further information. welsh • welsh language • welsh dialects • cymraeg • tafodiaith
Welsh: The Language of Song, Part I From choirs to cerdd dant to the Gymanfa Ganu, Welsh-language musical traditions are plentiful and widely enjoyed.
Welsh: The Language of Song, Part II The major traditions of Welsh vocal music still resonate today, from the choir to the opera, from rugby games to the Gymanfa Ganu. Folk songs, hymns, and choral music are especially popular. welsh music • wales music • welsh choirs • welsh hymns • welsh folksongs
Welsh Blogs, Part II Locally-oriented Welsh blogs can help publicize activities, make information available to learners, and bring people together. welsh • blog • cymraeg
Book Review: O Law I Law
This touching Welsh language novel about a quarryman’s life was written by T. Rowland Hughes, and adapted for adult learners by Basil Davies. welsh • welsh culture • welsh books • t. rowland hughes • welsh literature |
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