learn welsh

If I’m objective, I can see that I’ve learned loads this last year. The last 6 weeks of the course have been rubbish however – they’ve changed the package and have not given us the correct modules, gwaith cartref etc. As a class we’re unhappy.
But four of us have decided to meet up and review each uned, practising at our pace. This, will be as valuable as the course as I need practise.

This goal isn’t going to be easily achieved but I’m going to aim to take my first exam in January…

Like most everyone else on the planet, I’ve always wanted to learn another language. I want to learn Welsh, even though I would have no one to talk to or no place to really use it. My family is Welsh, so I want to experience a part of my heritage, since nothing we do is rooted in tradition. I want a little piece of where my family is from with me.

First class of 2009 was last Tuesday. I went and really enjoyed it even though my buddie was unable to go and may drop the class completely.This is going to be a super long term goal… realistically it’s going to take me years but even just having it on my list is a reminder that I want to do it and enjoy it… (the homework is getting a little tougher and our Tutor is banning English from the class room!!)

I’m so lucky to be getting Welsh lessons for free but as soon as I leave class I forget the lot.
Time to plaster the walls of my house with Welsh vocab and fill the ipod with Welsh to listen to. Maximum exposure!

I’ve been working at this off and on since 9th grade…I’m now a freshman in college. =] The only thing I can reliably say is “Siriol dw i.” Which is, tbh, not my real name, but I like it very much. The Welsh-speaking population in my mid-sized Northern California hometown is 0 (and the situation is no better here at uni), so I started with a grammar page I stumbled across and the Colin and Cumberland game on the BBC website. Although it did leave me a bit confused: what’re the most important differences between N. and S. Welsh; which is most common; and are they mutually unintelligible?

For those still curious, I discovered the language in middle school listening to my belovéd Charlotte Church albums. Being able to actually read the lyrics for “Men of Harlech” and “Suo-Gân” is still my main impetus. Oh, and I love the acccent; I want to emulate it. =]

Any tips, short of just keep on truckin’?

Two from two classes so far and I am saying a few words daily.
I’m sticking with two sessions of one hour each and my two hour class each week.
I’m not good at not being good at things but I do see some progress.
It’s going to take time to master this beautiful and difficult language.
I hope I’m in it for the long haul.

So far I’ve only managed 4 out of 6 classes but I really want to learn this amazing language and have wanted to for more years than I can remember!
My lovely husband is fluent and I’m learning with a good friend so I have no excuse.
Just do it:-)

Welsh is supposedly the most difficult language to learn. I already speak French, Greek, and English fluently. I pick up on languages easily. Welsh would be a challenge, but I’m determined to learn it.

Welsh is supposedly the most difficult language to learn. I already speak French, Greek, and English fluently. I pick up on languages easily. Welsh would be a challenge, but I’m determined to learn it.

Is difficult.
Nobody I know can speak it, read it, write it.
Where can I find a Welsh tutor??