Welsh 3: clwb darllen / reading club
Time: 09:30 - 10:30
Location: Online
This course aims at developing your understanding of the Welsh language as well as improving pronunciation.
Books details in the course outline below. Please note that this club has a half term break.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
- Course Code: LWR3
- Dates: 23/01/25 - 20/03/25
- Time: 09:30 - 10:30
- Taught: Thu, Daytime
- Duration: 8 sessions (over 9 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Clare Whitehead
Course Code: LWR3
Duration: 8 sessions (over 9 weeks)
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What is the course about?
This reading club is for learners at Level 3 (upper/lower). It will involve reading aloud in Welsh and discussing, which will help consolidate grammar patterns learnt on City Lit Welsh courses, as well as broadening vocabulary, pronunciation, and intonation of whole phrases.
This is a live online course. You will need:
- Internet connection. The classes work best with Chrome.
- A computer with microphone and camera is best (e.g. a PC/laptop/iMac/MacBook), or a tablet/iPad/smart phone/iPhone can be used if you don't have a computer but please note the experience may be less optimal.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
Students will continue 'y Llythyr' by Helen Naylor.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
have a wider vocabulary.
have improved pronunciation.
have had an introduction to Welsh literature.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
You will have studied Welsh actively for at least 2 years and be at or approaching Level 3 (equivalent to CEFL level B1).
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
- Preparation for each class: You will have to read one chapter prior to the class to familiarise yourself with the text.
- Work in class: You will look at the chapter read in more detail (vocabulary, pronunciation, grammar…) with the tutor and/or the other students through pair and small group discussion.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Students will need a copy of 'Y llythyr' by Helen Naylor ISBN 9781845216818.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Continue with Clwb Darllen Cymraeg Canolradd in Term 3.
