To say where you live, start the sentence with:
 

Dw i’n byw yn + the place name
 

For example:
 
Dw i’n byw yn Harlech (Dween bew un Har-lech)  I live in Harlech
Grammar Tips
 
"Dw i - It's the shortened form of Rydw i meaning 'I am'. It is used by many people in everyday conversation. In some parts of Wales you will hear local variations such as Rwy (Roy) or Wy (Oy)".

Pronunciation Tips

"Abertawe (Swansea) - Aber is pronounced like the name of the Swedish Pop Group 'ABBA' but with a hint of a rolling R sound at the end of the word. Ab-errr. Tawe sounds almost like the acronym for the popular British reality show ‘The Only Way is Essex’, which is known by fans of the show as 'Towie'. A good way to remember the word Abertawe, is to think of the group 'ABBA' filming the T.V. Show 'Towie' in 'Swansea'".
I live in...
 
In this lesson we are going to learn some well known Welsh place names. I am also including some factual information about each place and a photo.
 
Let’s start by Learning the Welsh word for my home town, Swansea.
 

Abertawe  (ABBA-towie) 

Swansea  It’s the second largest city in Wales and the birthplace of Dylan Thomas. It includes a maratime quarter and the new multimillion pound campus for Swansea University. Nearby is the Gower Peninsula, the first designated Area of outstanding Natural Beauty in the United Kingdom.
Quiz No.8
How do you say “I live in Swansea?”


Answer: Dw i’n ______ _____ ___________
Here are some more place names you could use in a 'Dw i'n byw yn...' sentence


Llangollen (Llan-goch-len)

is a small town of some 3000 people that is best known for hosting the ‘Llangollen International Musical Eisteddfod’ every July. It brings in some 120,000 visitors and turns the town into a vibrant international stage. It’s a fantastic experience and worth visiting.
Pronunciation Tips

“Ll - To say the double L in Llangollen put the tip of your tongue just above your front teeth. Say a normal L sound. L as in ‘Land’. As you say the L sound, blow air from your cheeks”.
Yr Wyddfa (Ur Oy-vah) Snowdon

is the highest mountain in Wales and is the highest point in the British Isles outside the Scottish Highlands. It is located in Snowdonia National Park and is a popular tourist destination. Yr Wyddfa translates into English as ‘The ancient burial ground’.



Aberystwyth (ABBA-rust-with)

is a popular seaside resort situated on the West Coast of Wales. The town is home to the University of Wales Aberystwyth and the National Library of Wales. The town contains a pier and a harbour, overlooked by the ancient ruins Of Aberystwyth Castle.

Quiz No.9

Unscramble the following Welsh anagrams. Each word is a Welsh place name.


A. ESAWHBRTTYY ______________________


B. GLLLLNNOEA ______________________


C. RY DDFWAY ______ ________________


D. AAWBTREE _____________________
Words and phrases taught in Lesson 5

Ble - Where

Byw - To live/Living

Dych chi - Do you

Wyt ti-  Do you  (Informal )

Yn - In

Dw i'n byw yn... - I live in...

Abertawe - Swansea

Harlech

Llangollen
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