This is number three in our series for Welsh language beginners. Here we take a look at some useful expressions and vocabulary for that dreaded day (for them anyway) when your kids head back to school!
Termau Nôl i’r Ysgol – Back to School
| English | Welsh | English Pronounciaton |
| Back to school | Nôl i’r ysgol | Norl-eer-usg-ol |
| Read | Darllen | Dar ll*en |
| Write | Ysgrifennu | Usg-riv-en-nee |
| Homework | Gwaith Cartref | Gwhy-th Car-trev |
| Sandwiches | Brechdanau | Brech**-dan-eye |
| Lunch box | Bocs Bwyd | Box-Boo-id |
| New shoes | Esgidiau newydd | Es-gid-ee-eye ne-with |
| Friends | Ffrindiau | Ffrin-dee-eye |
| Pencil case | Câs Pensiliau | Cahs-pen-sil-ee-eye |
| Register | Cofrestr | Cov-rest-dr |
*no equivalent sound in English – place tongue be-hind the teeth and blow. Alternatively, please ask a Welsh speaker!
**ch as in loch
