Learn the Welsh Accent

(60MB, 62 minutes) 2011 Edition

This download includes a written examination for learning a Welsh accent, and the following sound files featuring Accent Help coach Jim Johnson:

Play Audio Sample:

1. Introduction to Sound Placement, Intonation and Helpful Hints for learning a Welsh accent (8:31)
2. Consonant sound changes for speaking with a Welsh accent (11:56)
3. Vowel sound changes for Welsh (5:04)
4. changes to Diphthongs in a Welsh accent (5:23)
5. Alternate Pronunciations for words and names when speaking with a Welsh accent (1:04)
6. Wrap up on learning a Welsh accent (2:37)
7. Llanelli (S Wales) male reading (:52)
8. + his conversation (2:04)
9. Caerphilly (S Wales) female reading (1:29)
10. + her conversation (2:10)
11. Erwood (E Wales) female reading (1:37)
12. + her conversation (3:53)
13. Corwen (N Wales) female reading (1:11)
14. + her conversation (3:40)
15. Corwen (N Wales) male reading (1:20)
16. + his conversation (3:51)
17. Cardiff (S Wales) male reading (1:12)
18. + his conversation (2:10)
19. Actress demonstrating Welsh (2:23)

Welsh accents included with this download cover Welsh speakers from the far north to the far south of Wales.  The Welsh language is much more common spoken in the north of Wales.

You may also want to get our free guide to learning accents and dialects, which is also included with this download.

Though these sound files have been remastered to reduce background noise, most of these recordings are made "in the field" so you will hear such things as birds, cars or other people in the background.  A transcription of the conversations is included to help you follow along. This download also contains four versions of the written materials:  A printer-friendly pdf, a pdf that is in a larger format for use on a portable reading device, and both mobi and epub editions for other portable readers.