Welsh Jokes

Welsh Jokes
Author: Hugh Morrison
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2015-04-06
Genre:
ISBN: 9781511612241

American tourist: Say buddy, what's the name of this place?Local man: Rhosllanerchrugog.American tourist: Gee, how do you spell that?Local man: Just the way it sounds. Packed with good-natured clean jokes about Wales and the Welsh, this little book will have you in stitches with gags about Welsh culture and customs: male voice choirs, confused English tourists, eisteddfods and odd place names.Whether you're Welsh or just visiting, you'll have loads of fun with this little book of wonderful Welsh wit.

The Little Book of Welsh Culture

The Little Book of Welsh Culture
Author: Mark Rees
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 234
Release: 2016-08-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750969229

Did you know? Richard Burton claimed that he would rather have played rugby for Wales at Cardiff Arms Park than Hamlet at the Old Vic. Local rivalries between choirs in the ‘land of song’ used to be so fierce that fights would break out following singing competitions. Roald Dahl was an RAF fighter pilot during the Second World War, and a near-death crash landing inspired his first published work. The Little Book of Welsh Culture is a fast-paced, fact-filled journey through the cultural heritage of Wales, crammed full of myths, traditions and personalities. Experience the country’s immense artistic legacy as never before, from the medieval legends surrounding King Arthur and The Mabinogion to its modern-day transformation into a thriving filming location for big-screen blockbusters. Discover the truth behind the ancient druidic rituals of the National Eisteddfod, separate the facts from the fiction that surround Dylan Thomas’ infamous lifestyle, and learn how Wales successfully regenerated the Doctor Who franchise – and unearth some fascinating secrets and hidden gems along the way.

A Dictionary of Welsh and English Idiomatic Phrases

A Dictionary of Welsh and English Idiomatic Phrases
Author: Alun Rhys Cownie
Publisher:
Total Pages: 324
Release: 2001
Genre: Foreign Language Study
ISBN:

A fascinating Welsh-English / English-Welsh dictionary comprising over 12,000 useful idioms and phrases, for Welsh learners and native Welsh speakers alike. First published in 2001.

The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks

The Little Book of Welsh Landmarks
Author: Mark Rees
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2018-11-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 0750990244

From the snowy peaks of Snowdonia to the glorious Wales Coastal Path, this compelling compendium is a fact-filled journey through Wales' most iconic landmarks and popular tourist attractions. Experience the country's immense history, from the breathtaking World Heritage Sites to the UK's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and the countless castles, secluded beaches, mystical rivers and hidden gems which can be found across the land. This handy book can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage and the secrets of Cymru.

The Little Book of Wales

The Little Book of Wales
Author: Mark Lawson Jones
Publisher: The History Press
Total Pages: 195
Release: 2013-05-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 0752492977

The Little Book of Wales is an intriguing, fast-paced, fact-packed compendium of places, people and history in Wales. Here we find out about the country’s most unusual crimes and punishments, eccentric inhabitants, famous sons and daughters and literally hundreds of wacky facts (plus some authentically bizarre bits of historic trivia). A reference book and a quirky guide, this can be dipped in to time and time again to reveal something new about the people, the heritage, the secrets and the enduring fascination of Wales. A wonderful package and essential reading for visitors and residents alike.

There's a Saying for That

There's a Saying for That
Author: Bob Blaisdell
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2013-08-22
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 0486320936

Compilation of the best proverbs from around the world — ancient and modern — offers concise, time-honored wisdom about love, money, politics, and human nature. Handsome gift-book format makes this volume an ideal present.

Welsh-English English-Welsh Dictionary

Welsh-English English-Welsh Dictionary
Author: D. Geraint Lewis
Publisher: Waverley Books Limited
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2010-06-04
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9781849340472

This compact, presentable and best-selling dictionary is a fully up-to-date, comprehensive and clear compact dictionary that is the ideal reference aid for learners and speakers of Welsh. It contains over 20,000 headwords, and irregular forms of adjectives, verbs and plural nouns are included. In addition, there is an appendix of irregular Welsh verbs. Mae'r geiriadur gwerthiant uchel hwn yn glir, yn gryno, yn gyfoes ac yn gynhwysfawr. Mae'n ddelfrydol ar gyfer dysgwyr a Chymry Cymraeg. Ceir dros 20,000 o benawdau, yn cynnwys ffurfiau afreolaidd ansoddeiriau, berfau ac enwau lluosog ynghyd ag atodiad yn rhedeg y prif ferfau afreolaidd. D. Geraint Lewis is an award-winning author of numerous Welsh dictionaries and books of grammar. He has recently completed a Welsh Children's Thesaurus and is currently working on a collegiate dictionary for the Welsh Joint Education Committee. Other works include collections of Christmas Carols for children and a major volume of Folk songs. Prior to his retirement he was an Assistant Director of Education with responsibility for Cultural Services in the County of Ceredigion. Enillodd D. Geraint Lewis wobr Tir NaN'Og am Geiriadur Gomer i'r Ifanc. Ers hynny y mae wedi cyhoeddi nifer o eiriaduron a llyfrau gramadeg. Mae wedi cyhoeddi Thesawrws Plant yn ddiweddar ac yn gweithio ar eiriadur 6ed dosbarth i Gyd-bwyllgor Addysg Cymru. Ymhlith ei weithiau eraill ceir cyfrolau o garolau Nadolig i blant a chyfrol gynhwysfawr o ganeuon traddodiadol, Can Di Bennill. Cyn ymddeol, bu'n Gyfarwyddwr Addysg Cynorthwyol yn gyfrifol am Wasanaethau Diwylliannol yng Ngheredigion.

Teach Your Cat Welsh

Teach Your Cat Welsh
Author: Anne Cakebread
Publisher: Lolfa
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2019-05-03
Genre: Welsh language
ISBN: 9781912631087

A light-hearted, fully-illustrated retro-style picture book with 60+ words and phrases for you to practise your Welsh with your furry best friend. Suitable as a first introduction to Welsh for learners of all ages; for tourists who would like a fun way to pick up a few basic expressions when visiting Wales; as a revision book for adults who haven't used their Welsh for a while; or for children, who will love the cute pictures and the mischievous cat. Many of the words and phrases can also be used in non cat-related situations! Anne Cakebread's first book in this series, Teach Your Dog Welsh, was a No.1 bestseller. Includes a pronunciation guide for every phrase and beautiful retro-style illustrations throughout. The perfect gift for cat-lovers (and many of the expressions can also be used in non cat-related situations!) NB Around 50% of the phrases are different from those in Teach Your Dog Welsh.