Jon Gower takes the reader to 30 different locations connected to Wales’ history. He explains why these places are important to Welsh history and describes their beauty and atmosphere in his own special way. Mae pawb yn cyfrifby Gareth Ffowk Robertsis a fascinating account of the Welsh and their relationship with numbers, based around a series of short stories. Mathematics is as Welsh as music, he says, as he tries to persuade the maths-averse reader to catch his obvious love of numbers. Sg ŵpby Lois Arnold – Thisis a light and humorous novel about a journalist looking for the ultimate story, set at level Sylfaen/Canolradd. Martha, Jac a Siancoby Caryl Lewisis a portrait of a farming family in Ceredigion, where the farm itself casts a long shadow over their lives. It’s made its way into many a ‘top ten’ book list.

The song was so beautiful that it made me want to learn Welsh. I have been studying Welsh on Duolingo ever since then."Chwalfaby T. Rowland Hughes- Another good read by T. Rowland Hughes is ‘Chwalfa’which is set during the Great Penrhyn Quarry Strike from 1900-1903. It chronicles its effect on one family as the community struggles to survive. The project also created opportunities for Trainee Tutors to take part and develop their own facilitation skills for community and collaborative projects in the future. Olaitan Olawande and Marie-Pascale were Trainee Tutors as part of the scheme, working with the families to develop their story. Suitable for those who are familiar with the main patterns of Welsh. There’s a little more writing, reading and listening at this level. A book celebrating 20 Welsh heroes and their notable contribution. Discover the stories of Betsi Cadwaladr, Ray Gravell, Kate Roberts and others. Liam first encountered Welsh while at a rugby match. Since then he has passed his sylfaen (foundation) exams and attended the Eisteddfod twice.

You’ll discuss all kinds of subjects and themes at this level. The main aim is to create confident speakers Liz started learning Welsh during the pandemic. Since starting out she has passed the foundation speaking exam, started a Welsh podcast, made a vlog with S4C Dysgu Cymraeg, won an Adult Learning Award, and even spoken on Radio Cymru. Liz now uses her Welsh to run a blog and podcast, Liz Learns Welsh, and was invited to make a vlog with S4C Dysgu Cymraeg. There are 40 books in the series, from a variety of Welsh publishers, commissioned through Books Council of Wales grant funding. It is my ultimate dream to visit Patagonia to hear Yr Hen Iaith spoken in Trelew, Gaiman, and Trevelin." For the love of my new home Emily Withers, 23, CardiffShe discovered Welsh for adults classes from a work experience student she had working with her but could not commit due to irregular hours. The opportunity arose again during the pandemic and Liz took it. World Book Day will give families and children a huge number of opportunities to mark the day in fun and affordable ways that are meaningful to them – in 2023, it’s YOUR World Book Day! The wide selection of entertaining books means that there will be a book for you to enjoy, whether you are just starting to learn, or are a confident speaker. A lively novel about a mystery hit-and-run car crash. Dafydd, who walks in his sleep, wakes up covered in blood … but who’s to blame? But why are people learning? Popular reasons are to enhance career prospects, to help children in Welsh-medium education, to connect with heritage, and for fun.

O law i lawby T. Rowland Hughes- A middle-aged bachelor prepares to move house after his mother’s death. The book focuses on memories held in the furniture. I started an online intensive course with Learn Welsh Cardiff a week after leaving my previous job. The course covered entry, foundation, and part of intermediate within a year. Welsh courses are available at different learning levels, whether you’re a beginner or already know a little – or a lot – of Welsh. Watch our video for an overview, or find more detailed information here.

In the small village of Tredafydd in the south Wales valleys, Megan and Huw become lovers. But will their love conquer the circumstances? Death, their families and years apart are all against them. In recent years more resources have been put into the Welsh language by the Welsh Government and local councils to try and meet the goal of a million Welsh speakers by 2050. Last year more than 17,000 people were learning Welsh with the Dysgu Cymraeg programme alone. Olaitan said: “It was an amazing experience to see how families worked together to create a story. The input from different generations meant there were some new ideas and concepts that could be created. I think working with families and this process of storytelling allows for open conversations between families; it can provide a space for children and parents to share novel and pre-existing stories whilst also applying them to some real-life challenges. Imagination is limitless and the importance of family can be shown in the story-making process. The published book is one that will go down in history; as the saying goes, ‘it takes a village’ to make something truly amazing.” Nid yr A470by Ian Parricharts the author’s adventures and the people he meets as he travels the length of this infamous road from Llandudno to Cardiff.

She said: "When I started school my parents were worried that I would be disadvantaged so switched to English. There was still a lot of Welsh around me and I could follow most conversations but I only spoke in English. Some day I would love to visit Wales. I watch a lot of British TV and I love it when the setting for those shows are in Wales because it looks so wild and beautiful."Modrybedd Afradlonby Mihangel Morgan- In Mihangel Morgan’‘Modrybedd Afradlon’, two elderly sisters disappear with their nephew on a road trip, but there is a twist in the tale! She said: "It's wonderful to see the language being recognised rightfully as a vital, living language that is worth investing in. I adore Celtic myths and learning the history of Wales but to keep the language alive it is important to be in the present. A series of short stories by well-known authors, including Sarah Reynolds, Mihangel Morgan and Lleucu Roberts. Stryd y Bont follows the stories of people living on the same street in a Welsh town. What secrets do they have and do they really know their neighbours? Short stories with a good pinch of humour, by an author who is a Welsh learner herself. You’ll find adventure, detective and science-fiction stories here.