Why learning Welsh is good!

It keeps your brain fit and healthy!

• Speaking another language makes your brain more creative
• It may help you to learn other skills easier-like playing an instrument
• It increases the amount of time you can concentrate for
• Your brain is healthier when you get old

It will help you learn other languages more easily!

• When you can speak two languages it is easier for your brain to learn more
• People who speak two languages can go on to learn many more

It helps you do better at school!

• Children who speak two languages often get higher marks in school as they get older
• It improves your memory so you can remember more information

It gives you a sense of Welsh identity and culture!

• Speaking Welsh helps you to understand the street and place names around you-lots have special meanings that you may otherwise have missed!
• It gives you a sense of belonging to Wales and its history

Welsh Apps/Websites to use at home

If you would like to support your child in learning Welsh (or even improve your own!) here are useful APPs:

APPS CYMRAEG-Foundation Phase

1. Magi Ann Apps
2. Betsan a Roco yn y Pentref
3. Fflic a Fflac iBooks
4. Welsh for kids and babies
5. Cymraeg for kids App
6. Pacca Alpaca
7. Babog Baby
8. CYW
9. Tric a Chlic
10. Welsh 4 kids- Colours and Shapes
11. Ar y fferm
12. Welsh Learning for Kids

APPS CYMRAEG-KS2

1. hAPus 1
2. hAPus 2
3. Campau Cosmig
4. Campau Cosmig 2
5. Codi Hwyl
6. Guto Nyth Bran
7. Sillafu (Spelling)
8. Brawddegau (Sentences)
9. Amser (Time)
10. Anagramau (Anagrams)
11. Dewi Sant
12. English Welsh Translator
13. Offline English Welsh Dictionary
14. Geiriadur Gorau Saesneg Cymraeg
15. Ap Geiriaduron

Welsh Families and Carers Pack