Groups & Welsh Language Classes
Grwpiau a Dosbarthau Iaith Gymraeg

Learn the Language of Heaven
Dysgwch Iaith y Nefoedd
Welsh language classes in Arizona

The FREE ON-LINE STUDY GROUP is in full swing! Along with lively conversations,
there are some basic phrases and quick references in Welsh. There are some       
native speakers who will answer your questions. You don't have to be in Arizona to join.
To sign up, please visit  
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/WelshLanguageofAz

The TUCSON Dosbarth Nos Dysgu Cymraeg resumed meeting weekly on Thursday
evenings at 7:00 as of  January 7th.  Call Lynn Watts at 520-403-7210 or e-mail
lynnwatts_85742@yahoo.com for directions. Come join the fun!   (Be sure to check out
student Ashley Pritchard's unique Civil War calendar pictured below).

The PHOENIX area Dosbarth Nos resumed on Tuesday, January 12th.   Classes are
being held at The Irish Cultural Center, 1106 N. Central in Phoenix -- the link to a map is
shown below.    

see a personal note from JOHN GOOD with full details

                       NEW!  Ask about participation via videoconferencing









Language Resources and References

Here are some of the books and materials that we use.  There are varying opinions
on some of them, but overall these are very good.
Welsh League of Arizona
Cynghrair Cymreig Arizona
Language classes and resources
Our Phoenix class was recently featured
in the Dewi Llwyd Election '08 special     
for the BBC
Irish Cultural Center
His experiences in TUCSON Dosbarth Nos
inspired one student to create this unique
Welsh-English calendar featuring actual
letters & images from America's Civil War

Y Lolfa Publications - www.ylolfa.com

  • The Lazy Way to Welsh
    by Flann O'Riain - ISBN: 0 86243 240 5
    The really lazy way to begin learning Welsh; no lessons, only bubbles and cartoons and some explanatory lines. Take this book with you on the bus, train or to the cafe and smile while learning basic Welsh words, phrases and sentences. A lot of fun to use.
  • Gomer Publications - www.gomer.co.uk

  • Gramadeg Cymraeg Cyfoes / Contemporary Welsh Grammar
    (Gwasg Gomer) ISBN: 1 85902 672 9
    Reviews modern grammar and conventions for spoken Welsh. Good, solid, no-nonsense basics. A must for any learner.

  • Linkword Welsh
    by Michael Gruneberg - 1 85902 268 5
    Uses an imagery method of improving memory so learners can master hundreds of words and a basic grammar.

  • Y Geiriadur Mawr
    by H. Meurig Evans and W.O. Thomas - ISBN: 0 85088 462 4
    "The Big Dictionary". This is a good, comprehensive dictionary.
  • Book & CD/tape Sets

  • Colloquial Welsh: A Complete Language Course
    by Gareth King
    Book: ISBN 0-415-10783-0
    2 Cassettes: ISBN 0-415-10784-9
    Book and 2 Cassettes: ISBN 0-415-10785-7, £22.64.

  • Teach Yourself Welsh
    by Julie Brake and Christine Jones (2000)
    Book: ISBN 0-340-77969-1
    2 Cassettes: ISBN 0-340-77971-3
    Book and 2 Cassettes: ISBN 0-340-77970-5
  • Click here to view the video (in Welsh, no
    subtitles) now on our download page.
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