Defnyddio'r Gymraeg yn y Gweithle: Siarad am y Dyfodol — Agored Cymru QCF ESOL & Literacy Revision

    This subtopic enables learners at Entry level to develop the ability to discuss future events, plans, and predictions in a workplace context through the me

    Topic Synopsis

    This subtopic enables learners at Entry level to develop the ability to discuss future events, plans, and predictions in a workplace context through the medium of Welsh. It focuses on essential grammatical structures, such as the future tense of 'bod' and the 'mynd i' periphrastic construction, alongside relevant time vocabulary, to facilitate clear and effective oral communication about upcoming work activities.

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    Defnyddio'r Gymraeg yn y Gweithle: Siarad am y Dyfodol

    AGORED CYMRU
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    This subtopic enables learners at Entry level to develop the ability to discuss future events, plans, and predictions in a workplace context through the medium of Welsh. It focuses on essential grammatical structures, such as the future tense of 'bod' and the 'mynd i' periphrastic construction, alongside relevant time vocabulary, to facilitate clear and effective oral communication about upcoming work activities.

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    Learning Outcomes
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    Assessment Criteria

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    Agored Cymru Dyfarniad lefel Mynediad mewn Cymraeg ail iaith: Defnyddio’r Gymraeg yn y Gweithle

    Topic Overview

    This unit, 'Defnyddio’r Gymraeg yn y Gweithle' (Using Welsh in the Workplace), is designed for learners at Entry Level within the Agored Cymru QCF framework. It focuses on developing basic Welsh language skills specifically for professional environments, such as greeting colleagues, answering the phone, and understanding simple workplace instructions. The unit is part of the broader ESOL & Literacy curriculum, but tailored for Welsh as a second language, helping learners integrate Welsh into daily work routines and comply with Welsh Language Standards.

    Mastering this unit is crucial for learners in Wales, as it builds confidence in using Welsh in real-world settings, from retail to public services. It covers key vocabulary for common workplace scenarios, simple sentence structures, and polite forms of address. By the end, students should be able to understand and respond to basic Welsh phrases in a work context, which is a stepping stone to more advanced qualifications and better employment opportunities in Welsh-speaking environments.

    This unit fits into the wider subject by bridging language learning with practical application. It assumes no prior Welsh knowledge, making it accessible for beginners. The skills gained here directly support the Welsh Government's goal of reaching 1 million Welsh speakers by 2050, as it encourages everyday use of the language in professional settings. Assessment typically involves role-plays, listening tasks, and simple written responses, all focused on workplace scenarios.

    Key Concepts

    Core ideas you must understand for this topic

    • →Greetings and introductions: Using 'Bore da' (Good morning), 'Prynhawn da' (Good afternoon), and 'Sut ydych chi?' (How are you?) in formal workplace contexts.
    • →Workplace vocabulary: Key terms like 'swyddfa' (office), 'cyfarfod' (meeting), 'e-bost' (email), and 'ffôn' (phone), along with phrases for common tasks.
    • →Polite requests and instructions: Understanding and using 'Os gwelwch yn dda' (please) and 'Diolch' (thank you), as well as simple commands like 'Eisteddwch' (Sit down) or 'Agorwch y drws' (Open the door).
    • →Numbers and time: Telling the time (e.g., '10 o'r gloch' - 10 o'clock) and using numbers for phone numbers, dates, and quantities in a work context.
    • →Basic sentence structure: Forming simple present tense sentences with 'Rydw i'n' (I am) and 'Mae e/hi'n' (He/she is), e.g., 'Rydw i'n gweithio yn y swyddfa' (I work in the office).

    Learning Objectives

    What you need to know and understand

    • Gwybod sut i siarad am ddigwyddiadau yn y dyfodol.(rhowch y cyfeirnod SGC yma mewn cromfachau).(CILTPRES , CILTPREU)

    Assessment Criteria

    Key criteria assessors look for in your portfolio

    • Award credit for correctly using the future tense of 'bod' (byddaf, byddi, bydd, etc.) to describe planned workplace actions.
    • Award credit for appropriate use of time adverbs and phrases (e.g., yfory, wythnos nesaf, yn y dyfodol) to indicate future timeframes.
    • Award credit for forming accurate responses to simple questions about future workplace arrangements (e.g., 'Beth fyddwch chi'n ei wneud dydd Llun?').
    • Award credit for demonstrating an understanding of the distinction between immediate future plans ('dw i'n mynd i...') and more distant or general future events ('byddaf i'n...').
    • Award credit for clear and intelligible pronunciation and appropriate intonation when delivering future-tense statements.

    Assessment Guidance

    Guidance for achieving higher grades

    • 💡Practise constructing future-tense sentences using both the 'mynd i' pattern and the inflected forms of 'bod' to show grammatical range.
    • 💡Learn and use a variety of sequencing words ('yna', 'wedyn', 'ar ôl hynny') to describe a series of future actions coherently.
    • 💡In oral assessments, always include a clear time expression to establish the future context, e.g., 'Y bore 'ma' or 'Yr wythnos nesaf'.
    • 💡During role-plays, confirm understanding by restating agreed future plans, e.g., 'Felly, byddwch chi'n anfon yr e-bost erbyn dydd Mercher, iawn?'
    • 💡In role-play assessments, always use the formal 'chi' form when addressing colleagues or customers, unless the scenario specifies otherwise. This shows understanding of workplace etiquette and can earn you extra marks.
    • 💡Listen carefully to the instructions in Welsh during the listening task. Key words like 'enw' (name), 'rhif ffôn' (phone number), and 'cyfeiriad' (address) often appear. Write down what you hear, even if you're unsure—partial answers can still gain points.
    • 💡For the written task, keep sentences simple. Use 'Rydw i'n' + verb (e.g., 'Rydw i'n ateb y ffôn' - I answer the phone). Avoid trying to use complex tenses; accuracy with basic structures is more important at Entry Level.

    Common Mistakes

    Common errors to avoid in your coursework

    • Overgeneralising the present tense to express future ideas, e.g., saying 'dw i'n gweithio yfory' instead of 'byddaf i'n gweithio yfory'.
    • Forgetting to apply the soft mutation after future tense forms, e.g., saying 'bydd tŷ' instead of 'bydd dŷ'.
    • Confusing the future verb endings for different persons, e.g., using 'byddwch' informally when addressing a single colleague rather than 'byddi'.
    • Misplacing time adverbials within sentences, leading to awkward or unclear expressions.
    • Avoiding inflected future forms and over-relying on the 'mynd i' construction, thus failing to demonstrate full competence.
    • Misconception: Welsh is only used in formal settings. Correction: While this unit focuses on workplace Welsh, the language is also used informally. However, in the workplace, it's important to use polite forms like 'chi' (you formal) rather than 'ti' (you informal) unless invited otherwise.
    • Misconception: You need to be fluent to use Welsh at work. Correction: This unit is for beginners. Even simple greetings and phrases like 'Diolch' (thank you) or 'Hwyl' (bye) are valued and show respect for the language.
    • Misconception: Pronunciation doesn't matter much. Correction: Welsh pronunciation is key to being understood. For example, 'll' is a voiceless lateral fricative (like 'hl'), and 'ch' is like the 'ch' in 'loch'. Practice these sounds to avoid confusion.

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    Before You Start

    Prior knowledge that will help with this topic

    • •No prior Welsh language knowledge is required, but familiarity with the Welsh alphabet and basic pronunciation (e.g., 'c' is always hard, 'f' is like 'v') is helpful.
    • •Basic literacy skills in English or another language are assumed, as the unit involves reading and writing simple Welsh phrases.
    • •An understanding of workplace etiquette (e.g., politeness, formal address) is beneficial but not essential, as it is taught within the unit.

    Key Terminology

    Essential terms to know

    • Gwybod sut i siarad am ddigwyddiadau yn y dyfodol.(rhowch y cyfeirnod SGC yma mewn cromfachau).(CILTPRES , CILTPREU)

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