Cymraeg at the college
Your Language. Your Way.
Coleg y Cymoedd is proud to support every learner to use, maintain and develop their Welsh language skills.
Whether you are a fluent Welsh speaker, use a few Welsh words, or are learning the language for the first time, there are opportunities for you to use and develop your Welsh skills at college.
Welsh is a valuable employability skill that can help you stand out when applying for a job, apprenticeship or university place. It is also an important part of Wales’ culture and communities.
Using Welsh on your course
We offer a wide range of bilingual study routes at Coleg y Cymoedd.
With funding from the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol, we offer bilingual provision in these subject areas:
You can also study:
The level of Welsh-language provision will vary between courses, look out for information on each course page or contact the Welsh Team for more information
Teaching and learning are available through the medium of Welsh.
Assignments and assessments can be completed in Welsh.
Welsh-medium learning support is available.
Some units, activities or resources are available in Welsh or bilingually.
Assignments and assessments can be completed in Welsh.
Welsh-language support is available throughout your studies.
You can submit coursework and assessments in Welsh.
Support is available to help you use your Welsh.
There are opportunities to use Welsh in learning activities, enrichment and volunteering.
Your rights as a Welsh speaker
You have the right to use the Welsh language in these scenarios. We strongly encourage you to use this right and we will support you with it in every way we can at Coleg y Cymoedd:
We encourage every learner to use these rights and will support you throughout your journey.
If you have questions about exercising your rights with regards to the Welsh language, contact the Welsh Language Team.
Your Welsh is showing!
Gain recognition for using Welsh
Take part in Welsh-language activities
Support Welsh-language events and initiatives
Help promote Welsh amongst other learners
Welsh Ambassadors and Champions
Learners can become Welsh Ambassadors or Welsh Champions to:
– Assist at open events.
– Develop leadership and communication skills.
– Promote Welsh on social media.
– It is a great way to enhance your CV, build confidence and make a difference within the College.
Want to learn Welsh?
If you don’t yet speak Welsh but you want to learn, there is plenty of support available:
Sign up for an online course – The National Centre for Learning Welsh has free online courses created especially for young people.
Get face-to-face Welsh lessons – Call in to an Engagement Hub so we can arrange this for you.
Visit Welsh Cwtsh – We can offer you one-to-one support with your Welsh and we also have loads of books, magazines and other resources you can use.
Come to Dragon Bites sessions – Short, fun sessions to help you learn basic Welsh language speaking skills if you went to English-medium schools before joining the College.
Meet the team
Get in touch with Coleg y Cymoedd’s dedicated Welsh language team for translation, tuition and more.
Head of Welsh
Lois Roberts
I lead the Welsh Language Team. The team is responsible for developing bilingual and Welsh-medium provision, protecting the rights of Welsh speakers and creating opportunities for learners and staff to retain and improve their Welsh skills.
Welsh Language Development Officer
Liam Higgins
I’m Coleg y Cymoedd’s branch officer for Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol. I help promote Welsh Language and culture throughout the college by running activities and events for learners and staff.
Welsh Language Facilitator
Nerys Wyn Davies
I encourage the use of the Welsh language within the priority areas of Business and the Creative Industries. I support staff and learners to help them gain confidence with using their Welsh, while having fun.
Welsh Language Facilitator
Lois Moremon
I encourage the use of the Welsh language within the priority areas of Health and Social Care and Childcare.
Welsh Language Facilitator
Ceri Clarke
I encourage the use of the Welsh language within the priority areas of Construction and Construction Services. I love supporting staff and learners on their Welsh journey, whatever their level.
Welsh Language Facilitator
Ffion Morgan
I encourage the use of the Welsh language within the priority areas of Sport, Travel and Public Services.
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