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One of the most important phrases in the Welsh language!
We'd like to say 'diolch yn fawr' to all who took part in the iso-language lessons, and hope you've enjoyed learning.
When is your birthday?
Will you or someone you know be celebrating a birthday during lockdown? Fear not, we've got birthday card / text / email / call content covered.
What's your favourite...
Practise asking this throughout the day, find out your family and friends' favourite film (ffilm), food (bwyd), drink (diod)! The list is endless.
We've passed the half way mark, summer is officially on the horizon!
The 'a' in 'haf' is elongated, like in 'arm'.
How could we forget this one! The word on everyone's lips. The 'aw' sound in Welsh is similar to the 'ou' in 'ouch'.
What's the first thing you'll be doing post-lockdown?
It's International Day of Families.
Whether you've been together at home or keeping in contact via phone or video call, we're sure that we're all grateful for family at this time.
We've made it past the middle of the week, and the weekend is in sight.
What have you got planned for the weekend? We think we'll be taking to the garden once again.
It's day 24, and we'd like to thank everyone who's been taking part in the iso-language lessons.
We're running a little late today, a nice easy one to kick off the afternoon.
We've had a fair bit of it in recent days...
The 'wyn' in 'gwyntog' is pronounced like the English 'win'.
As always, we'd like to extend our thanks to the #RainbowHeroes who were working hard, keeping the country running over the Bank Holiday.
Diolch Gweithwyr Allweddol!
As another gorgeous weekend draws to a close, we'd like to thank you all for staying home this Bank Holiday and saving lives.
Don't forget, the 'wy' sound in Welsh is similar to 'oy' in 'boy'.
We hope you all had a brilliant day celebrating the 75th VE Day!
Did you catch the Queen's Speech?
Whether you're baking scones, hosting your own garden party, sipping bubbly or tuning into the Queen's speech, you can add your Welsh lessons to your VE Day celebration.
We've all been doing it.
Supermarket shelves are empty of blawd, wyau and siwgr as we all take to the kitchen and churn out focaccias, banana bread and cheesecakes by the dozen. Once (if) you've got your ingredients, you're good to go!
What's your favourite way of staying in touch? Now you can tell us in Welsh.
Don't forget to reach out to people who may be lonely or vulnerable whilst at home.
It's #NationalTeacherDay
Our teachers have gone above and beyond during the crisis, finding news ways to deliver the curriculum and looking after children of our key workers and vulnerable children. As always, diolch yn fawr.
After a rather grey weekend, we're pleased to see that the sun has decided to make a re-appearance!
So today, you'll have plenty of opportunities to practise...
It's day 13 of the iso-language lessons! Tackling the garden this weekend? Then you'll need these!
The 'aw' sound in Welsh is pronounced like the 'ou' in 'ouch', not the 'aw' in 'awesome'.
It's the weekend!
Whether you've had a week of home schooling, working from home or pursuing your new lockdown hobbies, please remember this important message!
Elevenses anyone?
Last Friday we practised 'hoffet ti baned', so this week we thought we'd add to it!
What's your mid-morning fix?
How are you feeling? Have you checked in on your friends, family and neighbours today?
A text, phone-call or video-call could make their day.
It's that time of the day! Breakfast is a distant memory, and sadly, lunchtime still feels like an age away.
A very important question for you to practise.
Who's been taking part in the the 5k4theNHS?
Whether you're a Speedy Gonzalez or the slow and steady type, running 5k is a brilliant way to keep active, enjoy the outdoors and support our NHS.
Today is 'Dydd Llun' - or you might know it as Monday - and we're ready for the new week ahead.
'Dd' can be difficult to grasp, although it sounds much like the 'th' in 'although.'
Have you even been isolating if you haven't done at least one of these activities?
Mary Berry, you've got competition.
It's the penwythnos (or weekend, as you may know it) and the sun is shining!
The 'wy' sound in Welsh can be likened to the English 'oi'.
Who's chief hot beverage maker in your house?!
Take it in turns today so you can practise asking...
Whether you’re walking, running, cycling, or tuning into P.E. with Joe Wicks, we hope you're getting your daily exercise!
Don't forget, a 'ff' in Welsh sounds like a single 'f' in English, whereas a single 'f' sounds like an English 'v'.
Kitchen tables are the new offices, jogging bottoms constitute acceptable work attire, meetings are held from the sofa and £3 Meal Deals are a thing of the past.
Love it or hate it, we're all at it!
It's day 2! We're doing our best to stay positive during these times, and thought we could spread some positivity through the medium of Welsh.
Bonus points if you can pronounce 'ardderchog' first time.
Bore da! Today we'll be launching our daily iso-language lessons - a little fun to keep the cogs turning during lockdown.
Each day, we'll challenge you to try your hand at some Welsh words and phrases. We'll start with an easy one!