Session 5: Shopping and the Grounded Café Experience

How this session works

Rhythm: Digital pre-work → Live session → Light homework or social application

This is designed to feel low pressure. Small steps count.

Session aim: Use simple Welsh in a real, everyday setting like a café or shop.

How we’ll do this: A short scenario video, a few practical phrases, and supportive practice together.

What we’ll cover: Ordering a drink, saying thank you, and keeping it calm and doable.

Outcome (plain English): You will feel more confident trying Welsh in everyday life, even if it is one word.

How to use this page: Use Previous and Next to move through the steps. If your energy is low, do Get Ready only.

Step 1: Get Ready

Watch: the café scenario video (shared by your facilitator).

Try one phrase once:

  • Ga i goffi… (Can I have a coffee…)
  • Ga i de… (Can I have tea…)
  • Diolch (Thank you)

If you have a bit more time: pick the easiest phrase and practise it quietly 3 times.

Step 2: Live session

  • Low pressure ordering practice.
  • Listening for key words and recognising them.
  • Optional role-play with prompts (you can opt out).

Step 3: After the session

Social: Use any Welsh at Grounded or a café (even one word). If you are not going, use it in WhatsApp instead.

Digital: Note the word you tried (private is fine).

Reassurance

Trying it once counts. You are practising bravery, not perfection.

Step 4: Downloads

Session handouts will appear as we build them.

Go to Downloads

Step 5: Curiosity thread (optional)

Pick one (only if you want to):

  • Look up a Welsh food or drink word you like.
  • Notice Welsh in cafés or shops (signs, menus, posters).
  • Share one favourite word in the group.

This is a stretch option. It is for interest and conversation, not performance.

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