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Wythnos 'ma / this week

I intended on posting a video about the Elan Valley Clearance, but the videos sat for so long on my phone I can't download it from iCloud - rip my phone storage. I plan to refilm it and hopefully get it up as the next video in a fortnight, pain flare willing. This week I thought I'd do a Cornel Stori so you at least get a video from me. Providing I wake up before 5pm tomorrow, it should be up t...

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Berfau Rhan 6 / Verbs Part 6 | Dosbarth Cymraeg

Here it is pawb!

The final part of this berfau series is up. Now you have a pretty solid collection of verbs at your disposal.


Here’s the list of 625 words to get you fluent. Take a look if you haven’t already and see how many words you already know. Remember fluency is a myth and communication is the goal 😊

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The Life & Death of Dr William Price

S’mae bawb!

Today we’re going to be looking at the life of Dr William Price; Druid, doctor, father, and incredibly influential figure - not just in Cymru, but the UK as a whole.

This eccentric, enigmatic figure has left a legacy unknown to many, but you’d be challeged to find a person on the island who hasn’t benefited from his impact.

Here’s some further reading if...

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Berfau Rhan 5 / Verbs Part 5 | Dosbarth Cymraeg

S’mae bawb!

We’ve reached the penultimate part of the verbs list from the 625 words to get you fluent in any language.

You can view the list here: https://www.boredpanda.com/625-words-to-know-language-learning-...

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Meddygon Myddfai / The Myddfai Physicians | Llyn y Fan Fach

S’mae!

Today we’re going to be looking at a piece of history that has been woven into the folkloric traditions of Llyn y Fan Fach / The Lady of the Lake, and finding out a little more about the (allegedly) half-fae sons of the Lady. Her sons are said to have birthed modern medicine in Cymru and these mystical beginnings have firmly solidified the Physicians place in our history.

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Berfau Rhan 4 / Verbs Part 4 | Dosabrth Cymraeg

Here we go, part 4 of the little verbs series from the list of 625 words to get you fluent in your target language

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An odd sene of deja vu (thanks America x)

Pawb i have good news and bad news..


Bad news is i might lose my tiktok account again. Yes its @merchcymru all over again. Of my 11 strikes only 2 weren’t appealed successfully and 1 is getting appealed, but my account is restricted to view only mode. And even appealed strikes still count because tiktok is a ffyced platform. I can’t post, comment or like anything until the ...

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Spoken vs Written Cymraeg

Haia!

Today we’re going to be looking at formal vs colloquial Cymraeg.

In this video we’ll look at shortening sentence/question starters for am/are/am not/aren’t and was/were/wasn’t/weren’t.

There is also a ‘very formal’ Cymraeg which you may have come across but to save confusion but we’ll look at that another day. I’m also planning to do a full video on pro...

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Hi 👋🏻

Thank you for bearing with me this month!

I have been busy despite the flare up and have lots coming your way this summer. Behind the scenes I’m currently working on 10 collabs and a bunch of new content for patreon that I can’t wait to show you all 😊

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Berfau Rhan 3 / Verbs Part 3 | Dosbarth Cymraeg

Continuing with the verbs from the list of 625 words to get you fluent in your target language. We’re at the halfway mark!

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Berfau Rhan 2 / Verbs Part 2 | Dosbarth Cymraeg

Picking up where we left off from the verbs section of the list of 625 words to get you fluent in your target language.

I was thinking after part 3 of posting a video showing the differences between written and spoken Cymraeg (with a slightly heavier focus on Gog Cymraeg because reasons), let me know if that’s something you’d be interested in.

Mwynha! / Joia! / Enjoy! 😁

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Llyn y Fan Fach / The Lady of the Lake | Cornel Story

Today’s video is one of the many tales of the Lady of the Lake (not the Arthurian one)

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Berfau Rhan 1 / Verbs Part 1 | Dosbarth Cymraeg

So apparently there’s a list of 625 words that should be learnt first in your target language to increase fluency - these are supposed to be the most commonly used words. So i have broken down the verbs section and will be going through them in 2-3 (maybe 4, we’ll see how we go) parts with example sentences.

Mwynha! / enjoy! ☺️

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Video mentioned :-...

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PWCA | Cornel Stori

Today we will be reading some folklore about Pwca, a mischievous goblin type creature who is the inspiration of Shakespeare's Puck.

The Welsh Fairy Book - W. Jenkyn Thomas
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Spring | Dosbarth Cymraeg

In today's lesson we'll look at the origins of spring, this seasons holidays and some other words related to springtime

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Can Cymry see the colour blue? | the 'glas' dilemma

In modern use 'glas' is blue, 'gwyrdd' is green and 'llwyd' is grey, but colours yn Gymraeg are less about definitive shade names and more about interpretations of our environment. Our colours are a lot more culturally influenced than your average Dulux paint chart.

In this video we're going to look at the etymology of these hues & many other Cymraeg colours to try and explain the in...

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Reading List

Hi all,

Thanks so much for bearing with me. I'm working on a DC which will be up soon. In the meantime I thought I'd drop a reading list of some of my favourite Cymreig books (I will add to this list as I find new reads)

This is a list of books in English, if you would like some Cymraeg recommendations let me know, I'd be more than happy to compile a list 😊

HANES // HIST...

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Christmas video next week?

Not sure if you've seen on my socials.. Currently 50 hours post vax and on my 2nd a&e visit - almost 17 hours total I've been in this waiting room.

Apparently anaphylaxis, chest pains and being unable to breathe isn't concerning, but regardless, I don't have it in me to get the Nadolig DC up before Saturday. So the question is, should I scrap it entirely or upload a festive DC next w...

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14 Place Names At Risk

Ever wondered how Barmouth and Welshpool got there names?

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Llywelyn's Day | The Last Prince of Cymru

Yesterday (Dec 11th) marked the 739th anniversary of the death of Llywelyn ein Llyw Olaf, y Tywysog Cymru - Llywelyn our Last Leader, the Prince of Cymru.

Despite the pandemonium, many people gathered in Cilmeri yesterday to leave offerings.

Fe godwn ni eto 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿
We will rise again

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Hen Wen | Dinsey's The Black Cauldron vs Welsh mythology

Gurgi inspiring Gollum is the only good thing thing come out of The Black Cauldron (1985).

I do like that they included certain details like (Dalwyr) Dallben and Coll still look after her in the film, but the clairvoyant cutesy pig, historically speaking, has nowt to do with the Cauldron-born armies in mythology.

I'm not writing the film off 100%, there are good aspects, but no am...

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Work 1/2 | Dosbarth Cymraeg

Part 1 of 2 videos on gwaith / work. In this first part we'll look at some job titles, positions and related work terms.

In part 2 we'll look at some more complex questions and longer sentences surrounding skills, education and work experience

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Travel & Directions | Dosbarth Cymraeg

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Y Treiglad Meddal | Mutations 3/3 | Dosbarth Cymrarg

It's here!

It's finally time to wrap up Y Treigladau with the final set - Y Treiglad Meddal.

Sorry for the delay, the editing took longer than I expected.

I recommend watching this video in sections because there's a lot of information and I don't want you to feel overwhelmed.

One last reminder that the mutations will come naturally as you get used to speaking so don...

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Llyn Bochlwyd a Ynys Lawd

Do you think the lake looks like Australia?

Today's video is fairly short and sweet. I also hope I've given you a good point to continue research from if you want to have a look at the legislative side of things.

Next week there will be 2 Dosbarth Cymraeg videos! Y Treiglad Meddal - the final mutations video and I also have one on travel 😆

I don't have my rota for next w...

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Treiglad Trwynol | Mutations 2/3 | Dosbarth Cymraeg

This videos puts us 2/3rds of the way through the mutations... or does it? 9 letters and 15 rules down, 9 letters and 31 rules to go.

Are you ready for the soft mutation next week?

What should we tackle next?

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Senghenydd Colliery Disaster

I was going to put this up last week but I hope you don't mind the delay so the dates matched up.

I'm having an issue with the website for the inquiry so check back later :)

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In Case of Emergency | Dosbarth Cymraeg

Interrupting the mutations trio to bring you a vocab lesson.

I thought these phrases and emergency services etc would be handy to know.


Let me know if I've missed anything

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Treiglad Llaes | Mutations 1/3 | Dosbarth Cymraeg

We are finally starting the mutations! First up is the Aspirate Mutation or Treiglad Llaes.

Next week we will be doing the Nasal Mutation / Treiglad Trwynol

Enjoy 😄

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Holy Besties | Ynys Seiriol

Another native place name, another island and another Saint. Today's video is on Saint Seiriol, his island and his BFF

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