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Welsh A1: Beginner level

Welsh at A1 is where everything starts: the alphabet or first sounds, greetings, numbers and the simplest sentences. These lessons use very short texts and common words, with audio and translation so you can follow every line.

What you can do at A1

  • Greet people and introduce yourself.
  • Understand and use very common everyday words.
  • Read very short, simple texts.

About 500 words and roughly 80–100 hours of study to reach this level.

Welsh lessons for A1

News

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Golwg360Aug 31

Gorymdaith nesaf YesCymru i feddiannu Castell Aberystwyth

Bydd rhai o safleoedd eiconig eraill y dref - y prom a'r Hen Goleg - yn rhan o lwybr yr orymdaith dros annibyniaeth ar Fedi 26ain

TravelA1
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Diolch, Dolly

"Dolly annwyl, oedd wedi cyflwyno Bet i John ac Alun, a Gethin a Glesni, a Doreen"

Everyday lifeA1
Y CymroAug 2

Torfeydd penwythnos yn y Steddfod

Roedd pobl yn aros i fynd i mewn i Faes yr Eglwys Genedlaethol yn gynnar iawn ar ddiwrnod agoriadol yr ŵyl.  Roedden nhw ymhlith miloedd o bobl a fynychodd y Maes yn Llantwd ger Aberteifi.  Dywedodd Betsan Moses, prif swyddog gweithredol yr Eglwys Genedlaethol, eu bod nhw’n amrywio o eisteddfodwyr rheolaidd i bobl leol a […]

Stories

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Friendship

Sedd ar y Bws

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Friendship

Y Gath Goll

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Entertainment

Y Damwain Gwisgoedd

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Love & family

Llythyr i Mam

Dialogues

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Ffonio'r Swyddfa

Business & career

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Pacio'r Bag Ysgol

Education

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Ar y Bws Ysgol

Education

Short talks

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A1Horror & mystery

Y Paentiad Coll

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A1Science & tech

Botymau'r Lifft

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A1Travel

Fy Nghasgliad Cofroddion

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A1Education

Fy Llun o'r Ystafell Ddosbarth

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Podcasts

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Business & career

Fy Swydd Gyntaf

Mae Rhys a Sioned yn siarad am eu swyddi cyntaf. Maen nhw'n rhannu straeon syml a doniol am ddysgu gweithio.

Rhys Evans & Sioned JonesListen & Study
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Coming of age

Fy Ngwaith Cyntaf: Yn Nerfus ond yn Gyffrous

Mae Rhys a Sioned yn siarad am eu gwaith cyntaf fel pobl ifanc. Maen nhw'n rhannu atgofion doniol o'u diwrnod cyntaf. Mae'r bennod hon yn syml ac yn hwyl i ddechreuwyr.

Rhys Evans & Sioned JonesListen & Study
A116:07

Fantasy

Dreigiau mewn Ffilmiau

Mae Rhys a Sioned yn siarad am ddreigiau mewn ffilmiau a chartwnau mewn Cymraeg syml. Maen nhw'n siarad am ddreigiau enwog fel Toothless a'r dreigiau yn How to Train Your Dragon. Mae hwn yn bennod hawdd a hwyl i ddechreuwyr.

Rhys Evans & Sioned JonesListen & Study

Videos

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Mwy Na Daffs a Taffs | Gemma Collins

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Y gair Plwm o Meithrinfa Siwgr Plwm

Dewin a Doti - Fideos i Blant | Videos for Kids

A124:07

Cheer Am Byth #3 | Cheerleading Documentary

Hansh

Welsh A1 by topic

Everyday lifeLove & familyFriendshipComing of ageHorror & mysteryFantasyScience & techBusiness & careerEducationHealthTravelFoodEntertainmentSportsSocietyInspiration & humour

Other Welsh levels

A2 · ElementaryB1 · IntermediateB2 · Upper-intermediateC1 · AdvancedC2 · Mastery

Not sure this is your level?

Take the short placement test and we will suggest where to start.

Take the level test

Questions about Welsh at A1

What does A1 mean in Welsh?
A1 is the Beginner level of the CEFR scale, the European standard for describing language ability. First words and simple sentences.
How many Welsh words do I need for A1?
Around 500 words is a good target for A1. The number depends on the language and on which words you choose. Learn the most frequent ones first.
How long does it take to reach Welsh A1?
Roughly 80–100 hours of study in total, for an English speaker learning a language of average difficulty. Daily short sessions with content at your level work better than rare long ones.