Immersion

What is learning by immersion?

Learning through immersion is an exciting challenge – you will be immersed and surrounded by the Welsh language from day one as you embark on your learning journey. Intensive language lessons for at least 12 weeks will mean that you go from beginner to confident speaker and communicator in no time!

Here are a few key points to consider as you begin your immersion journey

Who is it for?

Here at Ysgol Gyfun Gwent Is Coed we welcome learners in years 7, 8 or 9 who have not previously attended Welsh-medium primary schools to undertake the exciting and challenging task of becoming fluent Welsh speakers.

What is it?

When joining us at Gwent Is Coed your first term will be spent in a small group setting with a dedicated teaching team being fully immersed in the Welsh language. You will join your fellow learners for registration, English and some other subjects.

What happens in immersion lessons?

The focus will be on speaking and understanding Welsh. Through role play, reading, writing, games, singing and lots of fun activities we will learn and surround you with Welsh while learning lots about Wales and our heritage. The aim is to have fun and learn together so that speaking, hearing and conversing in Welsh become second-nature.

What happens after the immersion class?

Once you are confident with the language skills that you have attained you will rejoin your year group and go to the full range of lessons. Targeted support will continue to be offered as needed and work will be differentiated appropriately as you begin to transition to your classes.

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