Learning Welsh - Dysgu Cymraeg

So, you want to learn Welsh?

As a Council employee, you can learn Welsh free of charge through the Work Welsh scheme.

You do not have to use annual leave or your own time to attend the courses but please check with your manager before signing up. Please complete the Work Welsh sign-up agreement and send to the Work Welsh Coordinator.

For any queries, please contact the Welsh and Inclusion Officer Elyn Hannah:

ehannah@valeofglamorgan.gov.uk.

Chief Executive, Rob Thomas said: "There are huge benefits to learning a new language such as Welsh.

"For individuals it contributes to your personal and professional development.

"For the organisation and our wider communities and residents, having staff who speak Welsh ensures we can communicate bilingually across all our services.

"I am really proud to offer staff the opportunity to learn Welsh and to also give those with existing Welsh language skills to improve and gain the confidence to work in Welsh."

Work Welsh Sign-Up Agreement

Hyb Cymraeg Find a course English

Find a course

Mynediad / Entry level

Keep your eyes peeled for more information about exciting in-house courses coming soon! We’re hoping there will be short courses and academic courses available.

Sylfaen, Canolradd, Uwch, Gloywi / Foundation, Intermediate, Advanced, Proficient level

Check out mainstream courses with Learn Welsh the Vale - Learn Welsh The Vale | Learn Welsh
If the level you need or the day, time or length of course isn’t available with Learn Welsh the Vale, check out the available courses with other providers across the country
Visit Learn Welsh (Welsh - Dysgu Cymraeg) for full information!
Select ‘Vale of Glamorgan Council’ as your employer and Elyn Hannah in the contact name box.

Free Online Courses

There are lots of short online courses and industry specific courses available with Learn Welsh the Vale.

You can start learning Welsh by following these online courses. The courses introduce everyday words and phrases and are available to everyone, for free. Some courses have been tailored for different sectors, such as Health and Social Care.

To get started, you’ll just need to log in or create an account – it only takes a few moments (choose ‘Other’ in the dropdown menu as you create your account).

Informal sessions

Informal Sessions

Whatever your level of Welsh, the more you use it, the better it gets! Even if you only have five minutes, no problem. Call in, all welcome!

Monday - Coffee Morning 11 - 11:30am

Friday - Coffee Morning 11 - 11.30am

Welsh Skills Assessment English

Welsh Skills Assessment

We are required by the Welsh Language Standards to carry out an assessment of staff Welsh language skills. This information helps us to plan and promote Welsh language courses and assess current Welsh language capabilities, to ensure we can deliver our services to those who require them in Welsh.

You can also update your Welsh language skills on Fusion. Log in, go to Personal Details, and then select the pencil icon to edit. Please refer to the Welsh Skills Assessment Framework to make sure you are selecting the appropriate skill level for your ability.

If you aren't quite sure on your skill level, you can also look to the Skills Assessment Framework for guidance.

Nant Gwrtheyrn

Staff on Work Welsh courses can attend a five-day ‘Use’ course with Nant Gwrtheyrn. These courses are fully funded so free of charge to Work Welsh learners. They focus on building confidence in order to increase the use of Welsh in the workplace and beyond.

The courses are offered as residential courses and virtual courses at Intermediate, Advanced, Proficiency Speaking, and Proficiency Writing level.