Welsh for Beginners

Written by Centre of Excellence

Narrated by Ceri

Welsh is one of the oldest continuously used languages in Europe and has been spoken in the British Isles for thousands of years, predating English by several centuries. It is a language famed for its poeticism and idiomatic expression, and the Welsh for Beginners audiobook has been specifically designed to allow you to access and appreciate all the nuances and mystery of this ancient Celtic tongue.

Throughout 10 tracks, this audiobook provides a beginner’s overview of the fundamentals of the Welsh language, combining practical vocabulary with grammatical explanations to ensure you are able to start actively using the language from the very first track.

By studying this audiobook, you will learn how to fulfil basic tasks in Welsh, such as telling the time, ordering food in a restaurant and counting. You’ll be able to describe yourself and others in terms of appearance and personality, as well as talk about what you enjoy doing for a hobby and where you work. You’ll learn how to talk about your holiday plans and past travel experiences, as well as describe the environment around you.

You’ll also gain a firm understanding of some of the grammatical nuances of the Welsh language – most notably, the soft mutation.

The Welsh for Beginners audiobook is for anyone who is starting their Welsh language journey or wishing to strengthen the foundations of their current knowledge.

It gives you the tools you need to hold your first conversations with Welsh speakers and provides a firm understanding of the grammatical nuances of this ancient Celtic language, allowing you to express yourself freely and with confidence.

Upon successful completion of the audiobook, you will be ready to continue to expand your knowledge by going on to intermediate-level study and finding examples of modern, real-life Welsh listen to.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Author's Republic
• Release date: May 14, 2021
• ISBN: 9781662192920