Blog – Week 5

It has been a very busy week across the language centres, with many opportunities for learners to use Welsh in practical, creative and engaging situations. The children have continued to develop their confidence in speaking, listening and working collaboratively, and this is clearly reflected in their enthusiasm during sessions.

At Porthmadog Language Centre, the children had a special visit from a friendly dog called Mali. The learners really enjoyed meeting her and used a wide range of Welsh vocabulary to describe her. Words such as friendly, happy, calm and fluffy were used naturally and confidently. This also provided a valuable opportunity to discuss wellbeing, focusing on how to care for animals and show them respect and kindness.

During the week, Geth Toms visited the centres to deliver a lively and creative music workshop. The learners explored rhythm, beat and melody before going on to compose their own songs. The work was based on language patterns from Weeks 1–5 at Tywyn Language Centre, helping to reinforce language in a creative and performance-based context.

At Dolgellau Language Centre, learners focused on building confidence in speaking Welsh through interactive activities, group discussions and role-play. There was a clear emphasis on using Welsh in everyday situations, and learners have shown steady progress in communicating more independently.

Across all centres, learners also continued to develop their vocabulary by describing animals and their body parts, using adjectives, creating imaginative animals, and listening to exciting stories set in Aberwla. VR sessions also provided an engaging opportunity to consolidate vocabulary in immersive and realistic environments.

Vocabulary and Language Patterns of the Week

• Describing animals and body parts
• Adjectives for description
• Language patterns from Weeks 1–5
• Vocabulary from stories and music activities
• Language for discussing wellbeing

Home Learning Opportunities

• Describe animals in the local environment
• Play “Who am I?” guessing games
• Create and describe an imaginary animal
• Practise songs and weekly language patterns
• Talk about wellbeing (animals and people)