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About Me
italki teacher since Feb 28, 2019
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I'm a first language Welsh speaker from North Wales with many years experience. I love to chat about a broad range of topics, from the deep to the lighthearted. When I'm not teaching (or researching) I enjoy being in the outdoors hiking, cycling, running and going to the cinema or disappearing into a good book. I also make vlogs for learners. Head over to Galés con Marian on Youtube!
Me as a Teacher
I am a certified CELTA English teacher and Welsh for Adults tutor. I've worked as a freelance 1-1 Welsh tutor since 2015, teaching both face to face, online and in small groups. I currently work with Cymraeg i Oedolion (Welsh for Adults) in North West Wales and as a Language Development Officer with the Welsh Language Project in Patagonia, Argentina.
My lessons & teaching style
My main focus in lessons is building confidence and fluency through conversation: building sentences and recycling language patterns, discussing different topics and exploring the gap between the more formal Welsh taught on courses and the more spoken Welsh on the street. Grammar is incorporated into the lessons as needed, or as much as you wish. I aim to do lessons through the medium of Welsh only.
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Rating
104
Students
379
Lessons
100%
Attendance
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Response
5.0
Rating
104
Students
379
Lessons
100%
Attendance
100%
Response
Welsh Lessons
Trial Lesson
70 lessons completed
USD 13.00+
Dosbarthiadau Sgwrsio Cymraeg - Welsh Conversation Classes
A2 - C1Conversation Practice116 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 5% off
Dosbarthiadau Ynganu Cymraeg - Welsh Pronunciation Classes
A1 - C1General0 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 5% off
Paratoi at Arholiadau Mynediad/Sylfaen - Preparation for the Mynediad/Sylfaen Exams
A1 - A2Test Preparation13 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 5% off
Availability
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93 Reviews
Rosalind
6 Welsh lessons
Teacher’s pick
Marian has taught me some very useful expressions that I will be able to use in the future. She teaches me at my level (beginner), so I am able to understand a lot of what she says, which feels good! If there is something I don't understand, she is generally able to explain a word in Welsh, and I appreciate that. I have booked a package of lessons as I am very happy with the way she teaches.
Apr 8, 2021
Mark DeNio
25 Welsh lessons
Teacher’s pick
Marian was very understanding when I started to have doubts. She talked me through my issues and then tailored the practice to my level. She brought out of me words I'd forgotten I knew. She is a wonderful teacher/conversationalist.
Feb 25, 2021
Janet M.
5 Welsh lessons
Teacher’s pick
Another thoroughly enjoyable lesson with Marian. I really appreciate her inventiveness in explaining new words using only Welsh (and not just saying the English). Marian is easy to understand and is able to talk about lots of things using Welsh at a level I'm able to cope with. After my first lesson with her a couple of weeks ago I really noticed a difference in the way I was able to understand the spoken language (for example on the radio), so I'm looking forward to even more progress after today's conversation. Speaking is a huge struggle for me but It is such a big help to have someone as encouraging and patient as Marian - I can feel the brain cells clicking away! Diolch yn fawr iawn!
Jul 1, 2019
Nicholas Corley
3 Welsh lessons
Great teacher, explains Welsh in a very easy and accessible way, making sure to keep the lessons interesting the entire lesson.
Well prepared and very patient , diolch yn fawr
Apr 24, 2024
Amanda D
19 Welsh lessons
It was so great to jump back into practicing Welsh
Mar 28, 2024
BunfordMansel
2 Welsh lessons
Marian was encouraging and patient. She conducted the class almost entirely in Welsh. I was very happy with the experience.