Learn Welsh

Want to learn Welsh? You're not alone. More than 20,000 people were learning Welsh in 2026.

(Source: National Centre for Learning Welsh, 2026)

How can I learn Welsh?

Whether you are just starting or want to improve your Welsh, there are many options available to you.

There may be a cost for some of the courses below.

• Find a course near you on Learn Welsh, including:
  • Online learning
  • Free courses for the education workforce
  • Free courses for 18 to 25 year olds
  • Short taster courses for industries like healthcare, emergency services, retail, transport, tourism and more
• Explore the courses available at Nant Gwrtheyrn
• Try SaySomethingin Welsh
• Use Duolingo
• Subscribe to We Learn Welsh's word a day
• Follow social media accounts like:
  • Doctor Cymraeg
  • Learning Welsh with Mr D on YouTube
  • Sketchy Welsh on Instagram
• Play some Welsh games on Wordwall

Real life experiences of learning Welsh

Some of our staff are learning Welsh. Find out about their experiences

Why should I learn Welsh?

Enjoy the benefits

Many places in Wales have a strong Welsh speaking tradition. Learning and speaking Welsh can allow you to:

• Explore and engage with your local community
• Enjoy Welsh language TV, radio, music and literature

Here's what a Careers Wales member of staff said about their experience of learning Welsh:

I started learning Welsh in my forties through adult evening classes. What began as recognising a few words has grown into understanding most conversations. Welsh has been useful for my day to day work, but it’s also helped me connect with people and culture, meeting other learners, joining local and online events, and chatting with Welsh speakers. The language is now an important part of my life."

Sam, Caerphilly

Make Welsh work for you

Speaking even a little Welsh could lead to more job opportunities because:

• Some jobs advertised in Wales ask for Welsh as an essential or desirable skill
• All public sector organisations in Wales must provide Welsh language services. Welsh public services encourage workers to learn Welsh through continuing professional development
• People will need to speak or be prepared to learn a basic ‘courtesy’ level of Welsh to get jobs with the Welsh Government. The Welsh Government are encouraging all staff to learn through training programmes

The Welsh language was a top common skill asked for in over 25,500 job postings in Wales over the last two years."

(Source: Lightcast, April 2024 - March 2026)

Support for employers

Some of the ways employers can access support for their employees who want to learn Welsh include:

• Work Welsh Services helps build Welsh skills at work with fully funded, flexible training
• Helo Blod offers free Welsh translation and advice for businesses
• Cynnig Cymraeg recognises organisations that provide Welsh language services. Find out more on the Welsh Language Commissioner's website

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