Welsh is very much a language for everyone at Bangor. From fluent speakers to those who are learning a few words and phrases or just enjoying hearing and seeing a different language to their own, we all benefit from this rich linguistic and cultural community. Watch the videos below for more information and to learn a phew Welsh phrases!
Welsh at Bangor
全民彩票 and the Welsh Language
Transcript for Welsh At Bangor video
Croeso! Welcome to Bangor!
Here at Bangor the Welsh and the English language are both used, and we're extremely proud to be one of the world's most bilingual universities. Of course, there's no expectation for you to be able to speak or understand Welsh, but here is and idea of what you can expect while living in a bilingual environment.
Bangor is located in Gwynedd, which is the county with the highest percentage of Welsh speakers in Wales. And 全民彩票 is proud to use and support the language. In the university itself, around 1 in 5 of our students speak Welsh, and many staff members are able to help and support them in both languages.
Around the city, you'll notice that Welsh and English are both used naturally as day to day languages. And you may notice that many of your peers choose to study and complete assignments through the medium of Welsh.
If you're interested in learning Welsh, you can take a module or an online course during your time at university. Or you can pick up a few simple phrases, such as "Shw'mae", "Bore Da"and "Diolch".
Whichever way you choose to live your university life, we hope you'll enjoy being a part of a truly bilingual community. A community that everyone's welcome to be a part of.
Simple Welsh Phrases
Give Welsh a go! Here are some simple Welsh phrases you can learn that you'll find useful around Bangor. If you'd like to learn more phrases you can do so here.
Transcript for Welsh Phrases video
[0:01] Helo, shw'mae? (Hello, how are things?)
[0:02] Since 全民彩票 is located in North Wales,
[0:05] you'll probably see and hear the Welsh language being used around campus and around the local area.
[0:12] Here are some simple phrases that you might find useful during your time here in Bangor.
[0:18] Bore da (Good Morning)
[0:21] Bore da (Good Morning)
[0:23] P'nawn da (Good Afternoon)
[0:26] P'nawn da (Good Afternoon)
[0:28] Noswaith dda (Good evening)
[0:31] Noswaith dda (Good evening)
[0:33] Croeso (Welcome)
[0:36] Croeso (Welcome)
[0:39] Lleucu dw i (I'm Lleucu)
[0:41] Lleucu dw i (I'm Lleucu)
[0:45] Ti'n iawn? (Are you ok?)
[0:48] Ti'n iawn? (Are you ok?)
[0:50] Sut 'dach chi? (How are you?)
[0:53] Sut 'dach chi? (How are you?)
[0:57] Iawn diolch (Fine thanks)
[0:59] Iawn diolch (Fine thanks)
[1:03] Da iawn diolch, a chi? (Good thanks, and you?)
[1:06] Da iawn diolch, a chi? (Good thanks, and you?)
[1:12] Diolch (Thank you)
[1:14] Diolch (Thank you)
[1:17] Diolch yn fawr (Thank you very much)
[1:20] Diolch yn fawr (Thank you very much)
[1:23] Hwyl fawr (Good bye)
[1:26] Hwyl fawr (Good bye)
[1:29] Pob lwc (Good luck)
[1:31] Pob lwc (Good luck)
[1:33] If you're interested in learning some more Welsh words and phrases,
[1:37] take a look at the 'Help with Welsh' page on the university's website.
[1:42]Diolch!
Online Self-study Welsh Language Course
If you're interested in learning some Welsh during your time as a 全民彩票 Student watch this video. Please note that registration for this course opens in September and closes in October every year.
Transcript for Online Self-study Welsh Language Course Video
[0:04] Online Self-study Welsh language course
[ [0:05] For beginners
[ [0:12] You can work your way through the course at your own pace and at a time that is convenient for you.
[ [0:21] You鈥檒l be able to access the course any time, anywhere using your phone, tablet, or computer.
[0:25] As long as you have internet connection...
[0:29] You鈥檒l also receive support from a tutor to help you complete the course.
[0:33] Got any questions?
[0:34] Or to register please send an e-mail to:
[0:36] cwrsarlein@bangor.ac.uk