How can we help?
If you’re looking for help to develop Welsh language skills for your workplace, we can offer comprehensive advice to help you plan a suitable training programme. The training will be delivered at your workplace.
The Welsh government is currently introducing new Welsh language standards; these have replaced the Welsh language schemes. Public organisations and some private and third sector organisations will have to comply with these standards; workplaces will have to provide Welsh language training for their staff, we are here to help you with this.
We offer a variety of workplace Welsh courses at different levels which are:
- Tailored to the needs of your workplace
- Arranged at a time convenient to you
- Delivered at your workplace
- Offered at a very reasonable rate
- Catered for any size group large or small and even training for individuals
- Taught by tutors who are highly trained, experienced and dedicated
Giving your workforce the chance to learn Welsh creates goodwill amongst your staff; it will also make you more competitive as a business. Having a bilingual workforce enables you to:
- Have a competitive advantage
- Receive goodwill and loyalty from customers
- Improve quality of service
- Grow and gain more customers
For further information, contact Emyr Jones, Development Officer emyr.jones@swansea.ac.uk
Welsh at Swansea University – Beginners' class (and beyond!)
We are offering University staff the opportunity to join a free Welsh course which aims to support academic, administrative and support staff to learn Welsh. The scheme is funded through the National Centre for Learning Welsh and facilitated by both Swansea University and the Coleg Cymraeg Cenedlaethol and is set to run for its seventh consecutive year.
Delivered by the Learn Welsh Swansea Bay Region team, classes will be delivered primarily on Zoom with some face-to-face sessions to support the on-line learning.
We offer the full range of levels, from complete beginners (Mynediad / Entry Level) through Sylfaen / Foundation, Canolradd / Intermediate, Uwch / Advanced to Hyfedredd / Proficient
Classes will be weekly on-line (2 hours X 32 weeks) with learners completing work between weekly sessions. This method can speed up progress enabling learners to reap the benefits sooner. All Interested staff should arrange with their line managers to be released for 2 hours per week but learners also need to allow for some additional time of independent online study / preparation / revision per week for a period of 32 weeks (between September 2024 and July 2025).
To register click on only one of the links below. You will firsty be asked to set up an account with Learn Welsh – you can use your Uni or personal email address to register. Once you have correctly registered you will be sent a confirmation email with the day/time of the class. Please forward this to emyr.jones@swansea.ac.uk
Briefing sessions to help get you enrolled and ready to start online classes in September have been arranged for the coming weeks. These on-line sessions will ensure that you have access to the course booklet and additional resources:
Thursday 18th 13:00-14:00 OR Monday 22nd 12:00-13:00
Here is the Zoom link to join
https://swanseauniversity.zoom.us/j/95443419992?pwd=VkM4MVFzQmxtYm41WWpETzNueUw5QT09
Meeting ID: 954 4341 9992 Passcode: 916357
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Tutor-based learning is the most effective way of learning a language and should always be the preffered option. However, if you are unable to commit to either of the weekly lessons, we can offer a self-study course. For this to be successful, it is essential that you commit to weekly independent study (one unit / week = approx 2 hours) in order to be able to access regular practice sessions / surgeries looking at blocks of 3 units with Emyr Jones. This should not be seen as an easy option as it takes real commitment to succeed.
Entry Self-study Registration link:
https://learnwelsh.cymru/learning/course/72354f72-9338-ef11-991b-d54af48c631c/
A briefing session to help get you enrolled and ready to start self-study in September has been arranged to ensure that you understand the course requirements and level of commitment: Monday 22nd 13:00-14:00
Here is the Zoom link to join
https://swanseauniversity.zoom.us/j/95443419992?pwd=VkM4MVFzQmxtYm41WWpETzNueUw5QT09
Meeting ID: 954 4341 9992 Passcode: 916357
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Continuation classes - details and registration links:
About the Scheme
This scheme, as well as others delivered by Learn Welsh Swansea Bay Region, supports the University’s strategic aims by:
- boosting Welsh-language skills of university staff;
- expanding Welsh-language provision;
- enhancing experiences for students and stakeholders alike, and
- promoting and celebrating the use of Welsh in the workplace.
Some of your colleagues have already taken advantage of this scheme over the past three years – Here’s what they have to say:
“…a great way to get to grips with the language as part of a larger group”
“the courses are well structured … lots of interaction and questions and a good sense of camaraderie”
“the course has helped me to translate social media content I create for my department … and given me confidence to start talking to my wife in Welsh at home too”
“Studying Welsh online has given me the confidence to start communicating yn Gymraeg (‘in Welsh’) with colleagues via email. While we’re not together in person right now, the course has given me the opportunity to pursue my Welsh language goals and to start having basic conversations that I could only hope to achieve last year. I can’t recommend it enough.”
“The course has fine-tuned my language, enabling me to feel more comfortable and confident to use Welsh officially including written communication.” (Welsh speaker)
We look forward to helping more University Staff enjoying learning Welsh and using their Welsh in the workplace.
