Welsh reading club / Clwb Darllen Cymraeg Uwch
Books details in the course outline below. Please note that this club takes a mid-term break.
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.
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- Course Code: LWR4
- Dates: 23/01/25 - 20/03/25
- Time: 10:45 - 11:45
- Taught: Thu, Daytime
- Duration: 8 sessions (over 9 weeks)
- Location: Online
- Tutor: Clare Whitehead
Course Code: LWR4
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Duration: 8 sessions (over 9 weeks)
Please note: We offer a wide variety of financial support to make courses affordable. Just visit our online Help Centre for more information on a range of topics including fees, online learning and FAQs.
What is the course about?
This reading club is for people who are at, or approaching,Uwch level ie who have been studying Welsh for 3-4 years. 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 if you don't have a computer.
- Earphones/headphones/speakers.
We will contact you with joining instructions before your course starts.
What will we cover?
This is a continuation of Term 1's Clwb Darllen Uwch.
Students will continue reading Lladdwr by Llion Iwan.
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 for 3-4 years or be at Uwch level.
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 details (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 the set text:
Lladdwr by Llion Iwan (ISBN: 9781843235620).
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Welsh courses in April - Ask the tutor for advice as we offer different levels.
