Angela Wilkes / John Shackell
Usborne Welsh for Beginners is a lively and entertaining book and CD pack for children aged 9+. It is the perfect resource for complete beginners and intermediates wanting to improve their Welsh.
The book, with its humorous illustrations, teaches everyday words and phrases as well as important grammar concepts.
Each track on the accompanying CD follows a double-page spread in the book, so children can listen to the phrases as they read, improving pronunciation at the same time. There are also puzzles and exercises to help reinforce the new language learned.
Internet-Linked
If internet-access is available, this book contains links to the Usborne Quicklinks website where you can:
- Have a go at some interactive Welsh word puzzles
- Test your knowledge with some simple quizzes
- Find links to other useful sites about Wales and the Welsh language
Developed for ages 9 - adult (Key Stage 2 and above), Usborne Welsh for Beginners is suitable for complete beginners but would make also make excellent revision material for anyone wanting to improve their Welsh.
It is suitable for children to use alone, or could be used for a younger child with help from a parent. Adults - don't let the cartoon pictures put you off using this for yourselves!! It makes a great starting point for all ages!
Paperback, 48pp, 250 x 200mm + Audio CD (60 mins)
