Language/Welsh/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Welsh learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the Welsh vocabulary related to education. Whether you're a student or a teacher, understanding these words will help you communicate more effectively in the classroom. So, let's get started!
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School and University[edit | edit source]
Let's start with some basic school and university vocabulary.
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Ysgol | /əsˈɡ̊ɔl/ | School |
| Prifysgol | /priˈvɪsɡɔl/ | University |
| Dosbarth | /ˈdɔsbarθ/ | Classroom |
| Athro | /ˈaθro/ | Teacher |
| Myfyriwr | /məˈvɪrɪu̯r/ | Student |
| Cyrsiau | /ˈkərsiai̯/ | Courses |
| Ddarllen | /ˈdarlɛn/ | Reading |
| Ysgrifennu | /əsɡriˈvɛn.i/ | Writing |
Subjects[edit | edit source]
Now that we know some basic education vocabulary, let's move on to subjects.
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mathemateg | /maθɛˈmaːtɛɡ/ | Mathematics |
| Ieithoedd | /ˈjɛi̯θɔɨ̯ð/ | Languages |
| Gwyddoniaeth | /ɡwɪðɔˈnaɪ̯θ/ | Science |
| Daearyddiaeth | /daɪ̯arɪˈðjai̯θ/ | Geography |
| Astronomeg | /astronɔˈmɛɡ/ | Astronomy |
| Hanes | /ˈhanɛs/ | History |
Did you know? Welsh is a subject taught in schools across Wales, usually up to GCSE level. Welsh baccalaureate is also a post-16 qualification combining various subject areas, personal development, and experiences.
School Supplies[edit | edit source]
Now that we know the subjects, let's learn the Welsh vocabulary for school supplies.
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Llyfr | /ɬɨvr/ | Book |
| Pensil | /ˈpɛnsil/ | Pencil |
| Penod | /ˈpɛnɔd/ | Pen |
| Llyfrnod | /ɬɨvrˈnɔd/ | Notebook |
| Papur | /ˈpapir/ | Paper |
| Llwyth | /ˈɬʊi̯θ/ | Folder |
Exams and Grades[edit | edit source]
Let's move on to some exam and grading related vocabulary.
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Arholiad | /arˈhɔl.jad/ | Exam |
| Marc | /mark/ or /mɑrk/ | Grade, mark |
| Adolygiad | /aˈdɔləɡjad/ | Review |
| Profiad | /proˈviːad/ | Test, experience |
| Prawf | /praʊ̯v/ | Proof |
Did you know? In Wales, they use a different grading system than in England. Instead of A* to G, they use a numbered system of 1-9 for GCSEs and A-levels. Education in Wales
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
By now, you should have a better understanding of Welsh vocabulary related to education, whether you're a teacher or a student. Remember to use Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have! And to continue improving your Welsh Vocabulary, check out Polyglot Club's language resources.
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- Welsh-medium education - Wikipedia
- Welsh medium and bilingual education | Sub-topic | GOV.WALES
- BBC Wales - Welsh at home - Education vocabulary (2)
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