Shwmae!

Celebrations have been held across the authority to celebrate Shwmae Su’mae this October. Team members from the Place & Infrastructure department held a Welsh-themed quiz and Welshcake competition [pictured].

Local musicians performed in our markets. Sisters, Heledd and Mared performed at Carmarthen Market and Cadog were at Llanelli Market. 

The national campaign aims to encourage you to use the Welsh you have, whatever your level of confidence. It is not about speaking perfect Welsh, but about taking small steps and using more Welsh in our everyday lives.

Whilst the actual day has passed (October 15), there’s lots of options continuously available to you to help improve or start to learn the Welsh language.

Remember, even small steps can make a big difference – use the Welsh you have.

Courses:

• Learn Welsh  – weekly courses available at different levels

• Say Something in Welsh  – download the app for the trial first

• Residential courses – Nant Gwrtheyrn

Quick refreshers in your own time:

• Ieithgar Level 1 – Greetings, months, dates and more.

• Ieithgar Uwch – Grammar and mutations made easy.

Develop and use the Welsh that you have:

Ready to use more Welsh? Discover a range of opportunities to build your skills, boost your confidence, and support others. Whether it's through courses, practice sessions, or becoming a mentor, there's something for everyone. Why not give it a go?

Welsh assessor

Help support and develop Cymraeg language skills across the organisation by becoming a Language Assessor. This training will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to assess Cymraeg competencies fairly and consistently.

Overview - Welsh Language Assessor Training - Events - Thinqi Sirgar

Practice and prepare

Build your confidence using Cymraeg in real workplace situations, from presentations and meetings to everyday conversations with colleagues

Overview - Practice Group - Events - Thinqi Sirgar            

Welsh mentor

Make a difference by supporting colleagues on their language journey. Mentor Cymraeg is a rewarding opportunity to encourage others, share your experience, and help create a more bilingual workplace.

Overview - Mentor Cymraeg - Events - Thinqi Sirgar

Just chatting

If you'd like more opportunities to practise the Cymraeg you already have, join our fortnightly Chatting sessions to put the world in its place.

Overview - Chatting - Events - Thinqi Sirgar

Take a look through the Learning and Development pages for Welsh language to find out more about courses, discovering your language level, and the 'added extras' you can do to improve your Welsh.

https://ourpeople.carmarthenshire.gov.wales/our-people/learning-and-development/welsh-language/