Duolingo
Duolingo is one of the most popular apps for learning Welsh, which offers spoken and written instruction in a fun game format.
Resources
Cymdeithas Madog is happy to provide in-person and online Welsh language instruction and speaking opportunities, but we know sometimes learners need something more.
Below, you’ll find a list of additional Welsh learning resources compiled by our tutors and board members. If you have any you’d like to add to our list or questions about the links below, you can contact us here.
Dysgu Cymraeg – Study Welsh
The following resources are recommended by our tutors as useful ways to study the language when you’re not on one of our courses.
Say Something in Welsh
Say Something in Welsh is a long-time contributor to online Welsh learning, offering audio courses in both Northern and Southern Welsh dialects, a new One Sentence in Welsh course and other paid options.
Wordwall
Wordwall is a site full of user-created games for learning lots of different subjects, and there’s a whole section full of Welsh Language Learning Games. A couple of recommendations from our tutor Llinos Griffin include Gofyn Cwestiwn and Lliwiau.
Doctor Cymraeg
Doctor Cymraeg is another site with lots of Welsh language learning resources, including blogs, videos and a podcast.
Darllen Cymraeg – Read Welsh
Gwales
Gwales is a wonderful resource for purchasing Welsh language books and study materials. An added bonus is that purchasing books through Gwales supports local Welsh writers and booksellers.
Lingo360
Lingo360 is another online magazine with articles suitable for learners which include useful vocabulary lists and other aids.
Golwg360
Golwg360 is another online Welsh language magazine with interesting articles about Welsh current events and culture.
Gweld & Gwrando ar Gymraeg – Watch & Listen to Welsh
Y Pod
Y Pod is a great resource for finding Welsh podcasts about all kinds of topics, which is a great way to learn new vocabulary about a particular field in which you’re interested.
AM Cymru
AM Cymru is a website with lots of wonderful Welsh videos, podcasts and articles focusing on the arts in Wales.
S4C Clic
S4C Clic is the website for the Welsh language television channel, S4C. You can watch some programs and videos for free on their website, but there may be restrictions for those living outside the UK.
Cymdeithasau Cymreig – Welsh Societies
Welsh Society of Western New England (WSWNE)
The Welsh Society of Western New England (WSWNE) is a society celebrating Welsh language, geneology and culture in the Western New England area. Check out their events page to find out what they’re up to.
Vancouver Welsh Society
The Vancouver Welsh Society has been learning and celebrating Welsh language and culture in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1929. Their website also offers a section of Welsh Lessons created by one of Cymdeithas Madog’s tutors, Antone Minard.
North American Festival of Wales
The North American Festival of Wales holds annual meetings in cities all around North America celebrating Welsh culture.
Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre
Located in Wymore, Nebraska, the Great Plains Welsh Heritage Centre focuses on interpreting the influence of Welsh culture on the Great Plains region of the United States.
Ninnau
Ninnau is a North American newspaper featuring articles about the North American Welsh community.
Cyfryngau Cymdeithasol Cymraeg – Welsh Social Media
The following are some social media pages Welsh learners might want to follow.
Facebook:
Instagram:
Twitter:
SpeakWelsh.org is an ongoing project of Cymdeithas Madog, the Welsh Studies Institute in North America, Inc. Please visit our website for more information on our activities.