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Key Facts: Welsh Mynediad (Entry, A1) Exam

The Welsh Mynediad certificate is equivalent to CEFR A1 and is the entry point in the WJEC Defnyddio'r Gymraeg qualification suite.

Mynediad is examined by WJEC/CBAC, the Welsh Joint Education Committee, at approved Welsh for Adults centres across Wales.

The exam tests four skills: reading (darllen), writing (ysgrifennu), listening (gwrando), and speaking (siarad).

Learners typically sit Mynediad after completing one academic year of Welsh for Adults classes at beginner level.

The speaking test lasts approximately 7–8 minutes and covers personal information, daily life, and familiar topics at A1 level.

Core grammar at Mynediad level includes present tense 'bod' (to be), verbal particle 'yn', negation with 'ddim', and basic soft mutation.

The Mynediad qualification was launched with teaching from September 2012 and carries WJEC qualification code 9640E2.

After Mynediad (A1) learners progress to Sylfaen (A2), Canolradd (B1), Uwch (B2), and Hyfedredd (C1) in the same WJEC suite.

Candidate booklets and past papers are freely available at dysgucymraeg.cymru, the National Centre for Learning Welsh website.

Over 3,000 adults learn Welsh through the national Dysgu Cymraeg programme annually, with Mynediad being the most common starting qualification.

The WJEC Welsh Mynediad certificate tests beginner Welsh (CEFR A1) across reading, writing, listening, and speaking — the entry point of the Defnyddio'r Gymraeg qualification suite.

Sample Welsh Mynediad (Entry, A1) Practice Questions

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1Beth yw'r gair am 'house' yn Gymraeg? (What is the Welsh word for 'house'?)

A.tŷ

B.car

C.afon

D.mynydd

Explanation: 'Tŷ' means 'house' in Welsh. It is a core Mynediad vocabulary item used when talking about where you live. The word is short and commonly appears in beginner Welsh texts.

2Sut wyt ti'n dweud 'I am' yn Gymraeg? (How do you say 'I am' in Welsh?)

A.Dw i

B.Mae e

C.Wyt ti

D.Maen nhw

Explanation: 'Dw i' is the first-person singular present tense of 'bod' (to be), meaning 'I am'. It is the most fundamental grammar pattern at Mynediad level, used in almost every sentence about yourself.

3Dewiswch yr ateb cywir. (Choose the correct answer.) Dw i'n byw ___ Caerdydd. (I live ___ Cardiff.)

A.yn

B.am

C.ar

D.i

Explanation: The preposition 'yn' (in) is used before place names in Welsh when stating where you live. 'Dw i'n byw yn Caerdydd' means 'I live in Cardiff'. Note that 'yn' mutates following consonants but not before vowels.

4Beth yw'r gair am 'dog' yn Gymraeg? (What is the Welsh word for 'dog'?)

A.ci

B.cath

C.adar

D.pysgod

Explanation: 'Ci' means 'dog' in Welsh. It is a basic Mynediad vocabulary word, often appearing in reading passages about family or daily life. Its plural is 'cŵn'.

5Darllenwch y frawddeg. (Read the sentence.) 'Mae Sioned yn athrawes.' Beth yw gwaith Sioned? (What is Sioned's job?)

A.Athrawes (teacher)

B.Meddyg (doctor)

C.Nyrs (nurse)

D.Ffermwr (farmer)

Explanation: The sentence 'Mae Sioned yn athrawes' means 'Sioned is a teacher.' The word 'athrawes' is the feminine form of 'athro' (male teacher). Reading comprehension at Mynediad level tests whether learners can identify key information from short sentences.

6Beth yw'r gair am 'water' yn Gymraeg? (What is the Welsh word for 'water'?)

A.dŵr

B.bara

C.llefrith

D.sudd

Explanation: 'Dŵr' means 'water' in Welsh. It is a basic food and drink vocabulary item at Mynediad level. The circumflex (to bach) on the 'w' indicates a long vowel sound.

7Dewiswch yr ateb cywir. (Choose the correct answer.) ___ ti'n hoffi coffi? (Do you like coffee?)

A.Wyt

B.Ydych

C.Dw

D.Mae

Explanation: 'Wyt ti'n hoffi?' is the informal second-person singular question form meaning 'Do you like?'. 'Wyt' begins a yes/no question with 'ti' (informal you). This is the standard Mynediad-level question pattern for asking an individual informally.

8Beth yw rhif pump yn Gymraeg? (What is the number five in Welsh?)

A.pump

B.pedwar

C.chwech

D.saith

Explanation: 'Pump' is the Welsh word for five. Welsh numbers at Mynediad level include un (1), dau/dwy (2), tri/tair (3), pedwar/pedair (4), pump (5), chwech (6), saith (7), wyth (8), naw (9), deg (10).

9Darllenwch y darn. (Read the passage.) 'Mae Rhys yn byw yn Abertawe. Mae e'n hoffi chwarae pêl-droed.' Ble mae Rhys yn byw? (Where does Rhys live?)

A.Abertawe (Swansea)

B.Caerdydd (Cardiff)

C.Bangor

D.Wrecsam (Wrexham)

Explanation: The text clearly states 'Mae Rhys yn byw yn Abertawe', meaning 'Rhys lives in Swansea'. At Mynediad level, candidates must be able to identify specific location information from short Welsh sentences.

10Pa liw yw banana? (What colour is a banana?)

A.Melyn (yellow)

B.Coch (red)

C.Glas (blue)

D.Gwyrdd (green)

Explanation: 'Melyn' means yellow in Welsh. Colours are a core Mynediad vocabulary topic: coch (red), glas (blue), gwyrdd (green), melyn (yellow), gwyn (white), du (black), oren (orange), pinc (pink).

About the Welsh Mynediad (Entry, A1) Exam

The Welsh Mynediad (Entry) qualification — formally 'Tystysgrif Mynediad mewn Cymraeg Ail Iaith: Defnyddio'r Gymraeg' — is the entry-level certificate in the WJEC Welsh for Adults qualification suite, equivalent to CEFR A1. It is designed for learners who have completed the national Cwrs Mynediad course or reached an equivalent level. The exam tests all four language skills: reading, writing, listening, and speaking, in everyday contexts including greetings, personal information, family, home, work, weather, food, and leisure. It is the first step in a progression that continues through Sylfaen (Foundation/A2), Canolradd (Intermediate/B1), Uwch (Advanced/B2), and Hyfedredd (Proficiency/C1).

Exam sponsor: WJEC/CBAC (Welsh Joint Education Committee).. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.

Questions

40 questions

Time Limit

Reading/Writing: ~50–60 min; Listening: ~25–30 min; Speaking: ~7–8 min.

Passing Score

Pass mark set by WJEC per sitting; demonstrates A1 competence across all four skills.

Exam / Certification Fees

Varies by approved Welsh for Adults centre; contact your local provider for current fees.

Exam sponsor website

Fees, eligibility, and exam policies can change. Confirm them with the exam sponsor before applying or paying.

Official sources

WJEC/CBAC (Welsh Joint Education Committee).: official exam information

Our practice resources: topics covered

We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.

~35%

Reading (Darllen)

Short A1 texts — emails, signs, menus, notices — MCQ and short-answer tasks testing basic comprehension.

~25%

Writing (Ysgrifennu)

Simple writing tasks: forms, short messages, labels, and basic sentence completion at A1 level.

~20%

Listening (Gwrando)

Short recorded extracts on familiar topics heard up to three times; MCQ tasks on key information.

~20%

Speaking (Siarad)

Oral test (~7–8 min) with an examiner on personal topics: self, family, work, hobbies, weather.

Preparing for the Welsh Mynediad (Entry, A1) Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Pass mark set by WJEC per sitting; demonstrates A1 competence across all four skills.
Exam length: 40 questions
Time limit: Reading/Writing: ~50–60 min; Listening: ~25–30 min; Speaking: ~7–8 min.
Exam / certification fees: Varies by approved Welsh for Adults centre; contact your local provider for current fees. Official sources

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Welsh Mynediad (Entry, A1): Suggested Study Strategy

1Master the 'dw i'n + verbnoun' pattern first — it is the foundation of Mynediad Welsh and appears in almost every sentence you will write or speak. Practise: dw i'n byw (I live), dw i'n gweithio (I work), dw i'n hoffi (I like).

2Learn the six present-tense forms of 'bod' as a set: dw i, wyt ti, mae e/hi, dyn ni, dych chi, maen nhw — then practise making both positive statements and questions with each form.

3Practise negation immediately alongside positive forms: 'Dw i'n hoffi coffi' / 'Dw i ddim yn hoffi coffi'. Every positive pattern has a negative counterpart — learning them together doubles your output.

4Use the official candidate booklets from dysgucymraeg.cymru (the National Centre for Learning Welsh) — they contain model answers and real exam-style tasks at Mynediad level.

5Memorise the key fixed phrases that score marks in the speaking test: 'Dw i'n dod o...' (I come from), 'Mae... gyda fi' (I have a...), 'Dw i'n hoffi...' (I like), 'Beth yw eich enw chi?' (What is your name?) — these are expected at every Mynediad speaking assessment.

6Read Welsh signs, menus, and short notices whenever possible — the reading component specifically tests practical texts like these. The Welsh Government and National Centre for Learning Welsh publish bilingual resources online.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Welsh Mynediad qualification?

Mynediad (Entry) is the CEFR A1-level certificate in the WJEC 'Defnyddio'r Gymraeg' Welsh for Adults qualification suite. It is designed for learners who have completed the national Cwrs Mynediad and tests basic Welsh across reading, writing, listening, and speaking in everyday contexts.

Who should take the Mynediad exam?

Learners who have completed Cwrs Mynediad (the national WJEC beginner Welsh for Adults course) or who are halfway through Cwrs Wlpan. It is suitable for complete beginners who have studied Welsh for approximately one academic year.

What topics are tested at Mynediad level?

Core topics include: greetings and introductions, personal information (name, age, address), family, home, occupations, daily routine and time, weather, food and drink, leisure and hobbies, colours, numbers (1–100), days, months, and simple directions. Grammar focuses on 'dw i / mae / wyt ti', present tense with verbnouns, basic negation, and possession.

What grammar is assessed at Mynediad?

Key grammar: the verb 'bod' in present tense (dw i, wyt ti, mae e/hi, dyn ni, dych chi, maen nhw), the verbal particle 'yn/''n' with verbnouns, negation with 'ddim', basic soft mutation after 'yn', possessives (fy, dy, ei), the 'mae X gyda fi' possession pattern, prepositions yn/mewn/ar/i/o, and common question words (beth, ble, pryd, pwy, sut, faint).

How is the Mynediad speaking test conducted?

The speaking test lasts approximately 7–8 minutes and is conducted by an examiner. Candidates are asked to introduce themselves, answer simple questions about daily life, express likes and dislikes, and hold a short conversation on familiar topics. Examples and video demonstrations are available on the WJEC website.

What is the next qualification after Mynediad?

After Mynediad (A1) the next level is Sylfaen (Foundation), equivalent to CEFR A2. The full WJEC progression is: Mynediad (A1) → Sylfaen (A2) → Canolradd (B1) → Uwch (B2) → Hyfedredd (C1). Past papers and candidate booklets for all levels are available at dysgucymraeg.cymru.