Learn Welsh Fast Podcast

I talk about different 'hellos', aspirate mutation, soft mutation, 'yn' as a particle, conjugation, the sounds of the letter E, and example words with example phrases and sentences. Some topics spin off from them examples. I introduce you to the number 4, and then feminine forms of 2, 3 and 4. Also I tell you how to turn verbs into singular and plural commands. This accompanies the website https:/...

Today's episode we catch up with the dreaded diaeresis, and it's usage . I also fill you in on the ddyrchafedig word as promised. We then cover the 2 monophthong sounds of the letter 'A' - and I give 5 Welsh words for each sound, 10 in total. I cover some of those words with examples and introduce you to the idea of inflected prepositions. This accompanies the website https://learnwelshfast.com. T...

This episode covers the 7 Welsh vowels, and the vowel markings (diacritics). I start give you the Welsh numbers too. We recap common plural endings. I miss pronounce 'diaeresis' and there's an 'IOU' for the Welsh name for it and it's usage but I'll tell you tomorrow. I'll also fill you in on 'ddyrchafedig'. This accompanies the website https://learnwelshfast...

New Series: Alphabet & Pronunciation. This first episode is an overview of the alphabet in Welsh. Look at the supporting material in the web lesson. This accompanies the website https://learnwelshfast.com. Top tips and learning resources to simplify the Welsh language. 🌍 Web Lesson: https://learnwelshfast.com/2024/11/11/lesson-2-1-the-welsh-alphabet/

Today's episode I list some of the amazing music events, labels and artists I've discovered over the past 7 months or so listening to Radio Cymru all day everyday. Using music as part of immersion can help you understand all sorts of aspects of Welsh language and culture. This accompanies the website https://learnwelshfast.com. Top tips and learning resources to simplify the Welsh language. 🌍 Web...

Today's episode I look at private tutors and things you should consider when using them. Also covered is Aberystwyth University and it's connection to people we've talked about. This accompanies the website https://learnwelshfast.com. Top tips and learning resources to simplify the Welsh language. 🌍 Web Lesson: 1.14: Discover the new excitement of progress with the best private tutors...

This episode I go through some of the courses that are available. I list the names of the levels of the national courses so you can search for additional material such as YouTube videos, Memrise courses and Anki decks. I also cover D. Geraint Lewis, the author of grammar books, I missed out yesterday. He, with his son, Nudd Lewis, runs the Gweiadur dictionary website. This accompanies the website...

Today's episode we're looking at authors who help Welsh learners with Welsh Grammar. Gareth King, Dewi Rhys Jones, Heini Gruffudd, Stephen Owen Rule and the one we missed (I'll come onto again) is D. Geraint Lewis. We also cover VSO, irregular verbs, -iadur and more. This accompanies the website https://learnwelshfast.com. Top tips and learning resources to simplify the Welsh language....

Gemau (Games) - This episode lists all the board games and online games you can use to help you further your understanding of Welsh. I even list all the Welsh scrabble letters, frequency, points, and some of the issues with 'ng' in word games. Web Lesson: https://learnwelshfast.com/2024/11/11/lesson-1-11-board-games/

Episode 11 - Apiau (Aps) - So I've been using apps on Android and Windows desktop software for learning Welsh for a number of years, and recently I've checked out what's available on Apple. This episode I cover the best available for learning Welsh and immersing yourself in Welsh. Web Lesson: https://learnwelshfast.com/2024/11/11/lesson-1-10-language-apps/

Episode 10 - This episode pays homage to all those out there who have created so much useful content for learners. I go through some huge social media accounts online with plenty of learning material to add to your plan. Thanks for the plays, subscribers, followers, likes and comments. I've been very busy today, as usual, improving the website and ironing out some bugs. Web Lesson: https://lea...

So this episode 9 (1.8 on the website) is all about the great podcasts available in Welsh. Ypod and the Radio Cymru / BBC Sounds cover most of what's available. I also talk about dialects, and several of the names in Welsh language broadcasting.

Episode 8 today, lesson 1.7 on the web, looking at AI, how we can use it to learn, chat with another speaker, understand some grammar element etc. Also looking at one of the godfathers of the internet, Donald Davies, born in Treorci and subjects spinning off from that.

Here we are again, episode 7 (1.6 on website). All about using all the variety of Welsh language television available to add to your immersion plan.

Me again! This is Learn Welsh Fast Podcast Episode 6. 1.5 on the website. This lesson I talk about writing Welsh words down, literary Welsh, the verb 'to be' and the word 'am' in Welsh, the word 'bard ' and William Shakespeare's Welsh connections. This accompanies the website learnwelshfast.com. Top tips and learning resources to simplify the Welsh language.

This is Learn Welsh Fast Podcast Episode 5 (Lesson 1.4 on the website). This lesson we talk more about adding reading to your immersion plan. Covering topics like reading the news, dictionaries and web pages on our website. There are hundreds of word pages covered so far with all the information you need to learn and understand as well as quizzes to help you learn them. This accompanies the websit...

This is Learn Welsh Fast Podcast Episode 4 (Lesson 1.3 on the website). This lesson we talk more about adding to your immersion plan with speaking. We cover copying words we hear, dictionaries, IPA, IPA readers, Welsh Wicipedia, translators and famous Welsh speakers amngst other thinsg. This accompanies the website learnwelshfast.com. Top tips and learning resources to simplify the Welsh language.

Welcome. This is Learn Welsh Fast Podcast Episode 3. This lesson we talk more about immersion through listening. This accompanies the website learnwelshfast.com. Top tips and learning resources to simplify the Welsh language. Top tips and learning resources to simplify the Welsh language. Drop a message: https://learnwelshfast.com/community/main-forum/podcast-related/

Welcome back to the Learn Welsh Fast Podcast for Episode 2. This accompanies the website learnwelshfast.com. Top tips and learning resources to simplify the Welsh language. Today we're going over some of the ways you can immerse yourself in Welsh to learn it faster. Drop a message: https://learnwelshfast.com/community/main-forum/podcast-related/

Croeso, (Welcome). - The first season - 16 episodes or so are about introducing me, the website, Welsh and tools to immerse yourself in Welsh. If you want to start learning without that - jump to Season 2, or use the interactive games on the website daily quiz, lessons or contents page - links below. This first episode was a bit naff, tempted to remake - they do get better. Please visit the websit...