1^st lesson belanja

Shane

4.9 (15 reviews)

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Number of students accompanied by Shane since their arrival at Superprof

4.9 (15 reviews)

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1^st lesson belanja

Welsh

Experienced and Qualified Welsh tutor teaching everyone from beginners to advanced students within Welsh for adults and GCSE levels.

Welsh

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One of our best tutors. Quality profile, experience in their field, verified qualifications and a great response time. Shane will be happy to arrange your first Welsh lesson.

About Shane

Hello! I'm a passionate Welsh tutor with over six years of teaching experience, helping learners of all ages and abilities build confidence in using the Welsh language.

I began tutoring while studying for my degree during the Covid-19 pandemic and have since completed my degree in Welsh. Throughout this time, I've discovered how rewarding it is to help people achieve their language goals, whether they're learning for school, work, or personal interest.

Alongside private tutoring, I have gained valuable classroom experience by teaching in Welsh-medium schools across Wales, covering a wide range of year groups and abilities. This has strengthened my ability to adapt my teaching style to suit each learner, ensuring lessons are engaging, supportive, and effective.

The most rewarding part of tutoring is seeing my students grow in confidence and begin using Welsh in their everyday lives. I believe learning a language should be enjoyable, encouraging, and tailored to each individual, and I strive to create a positive environment where every student feels comfortable asking questions and making progress.

About the lesson

Every learner is different, so I tailor each lesson to your individual goals, experience, and learning style. Whether you're a complete beginner, preparing for an exam, learning Welsh for work, or simply wanting to hold everyday conversations with confidence, lessons are designed around what you want to achieve.

My teaching combines the practical experience I've gained in Welsh-medium schools with one-to-one tutoring, allowing me to adapt my approach to suit learners of all ages and abilities. While I place a strong emphasis on speaking and listening to help you build confidence using Welsh in real-life situations, I also provide support with reading, writing, grammar, pronunciation, and exam preparation where needed.

To help you continue progressing between lessons, I'll recommend high-quality coursebooks, online resources, and free activities that reinforce what we've covered, making it easier to practise Welsh in your everyday life.

I offer a free introductory lesson, giving us the opportunity to get to know each other, discuss your goals, assess your current level, and create a learning plan that works for you. It gives us an opportunity to get to know each other, before deciding the way forward.

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4.9 (15 reviews)

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Selina
- 5
Perfect! Friendly, relaxed. Good feedback. Focused on my level
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Selina

Perfect! Friendly, relaxed. Good feedback. Focused on my level
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Angela
- 5
Perfect! Shane’s depth of knowledge and understanding of the Welsh language align with his enthusiasm for other aspects of Welsh culture. As a result, lessons are informative and creative.
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Angela

Perfect! Shane’s depth of knowledge and understanding of the Welsh language align with his enthusiasm for other aspects of Welsh culture. As a result, lessons are informative and creative.
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Hln
- 5
Perfect! Shane gave me a good introduction to his course and gave me confidence that I could make progress in learning Welsh
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Hln

Perfect! Shane gave me a good introduction to his course and gave me confidence that I could make progress in learning Welsh
Theo
- 5
Perfect! Very good meet and greet with Shane. Explained everything very well, I’m very much looking forward to learning and advancing!
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Theo

Perfect! Very good meet and greet with Shane. Explained everything very well, I’m very much looking forward to learning and advancing!
Anthony
- 4
Excellent! Shane is patient and enthusiastic. He is setting a pace that pushes me at a pace I am comfortable with.
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Anthony

Excellent! Shane is patient and enthusiastic. He is setting a pace that pushes me at a pace I am comfortable with.

Shane's response
Diolch yn fawr am dy adolygiad Anthony. It has been a pleasure to teach you and your Welsh has improved significantly during our time together. Pob lwc :)
- Shane's response :
  Diolch yn fawr am dy adolygiad Anthony. It has been a pleasure to teach you and your Welsh has improved significantly during our time together. Pob lwc :)
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Gwillym
- 5
Perfect! Shane is a personable and professional instructor. While the day's course material is being covered conversation can roam from related Welsh topics to other languages, to the weather ( yours and his). Lessons are a pleasure.
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Gwillym

Perfect! Shane is a personable and professional instructor. While the day's course material is being covered conversation can roam from related Welsh topics to other languages, to the weather ( yours and his). Lessons are a pleasure.
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Esme
- 5
Perfect! Shane is caring and thorough. He really knows his stuff and puts me at ease--but doesn't let me get away with anything. He found me a really good text- and workbook and has found a really good practical community resources considering time changes between countries, that I need as well.

He is explaining many things that previously I never knew when learning on my own. After several lessons now I am finding his personality and I really like it--like the day his parents' dogs photo-bombed the screen over the Holidays--great ice-breaker.

I'd like to keep going with him as long as the money holds out--his fee is so reasonable--and am not looking for anyone else as he meets all my needs.
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Esme

Perfect! Shane is caring and thorough. He really knows his stuff and puts me at ease--but doesn't let me get away with anything. He found me a really good text- and workbook and has found a really good practical community resources considering time changes between countries, that I need as well.

He is explaining many things that previously I never knew when learning on my own. After several lessons now I am finding his personality and I really like it--like the day his parents' dogs photo-bombed the screen over the Holidays--great ice-breaker.

I'd like to keep going with him as long as the money holds out--his fee is so reasonable--and am not looking for anyone else as he meets all my needs.

Shane's response
Really enjoyed my lessons with Esme, not only was she grasping the Welsh language but she pushed the boundaries to ensure she understood the work that was being given to her.
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  Really enjoyed my lessons with Esme, not only was she grasping the Welsh language but she pushed the boundaries to ensure she understood the work that was being given to her.
Gareth
- 5
Perfect! All round knowledge and approach
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Gareth

Perfect! All round knowledge and approach
Dylan
- 5
Perfect! Shane is easy-going, engaging, and an all-around excellent tutor. He puts a lot of effort into his tutoring, working on not only introducing me to the material but also supporting my confidence and encouraging additional learning.
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Dylan

Perfect! Shane is easy-going, engaging, and an all-around excellent tutor. He puts a lot of effort into his tutoring, working on not only introducing me to the material but also supporting my confidence and encouraging additional learning.

Shane's response
Thanks for your feedback Dylan. You are doing so well in your Welsh and I love seeing how much you have come on since our first lesson. Dal ati :D
- Shane's response :
  Thanks for your feedback Dylan. You are doing so well in your Welsh and I love seeing how much you have come on since our first lesson. Dal ati :D
Joshua
- 5
Perfect! I’ve had a couple of sessions with Shane so far, and I have been impressed with him as a tutor. He is attentive and engaging. He offers valuable feedback in a clear and kind manner. He has also made an obvious attempt to determine my individual level of competency with the Welsh language and has tailored the content of our sessions to address identified opportunities for improvement.
Truly, I would recommend him to anyone seeking to improve their Welsh. He’s a great resource in the endeavor.
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Joshua

Perfect! I’ve had a couple of sessions with Shane so far, and I have been impressed with him as a tutor. He is attentive and engaging. He offers valuable feedback in a clear and kind manner. He has also made an obvious attempt to determine my individual level of competency with the Welsh language and has tailored the content of our sessions to address identified opportunities for improvement.
Truly, I would recommend him to anyone seeking to improve their Welsh. He’s a great resource in the endeavor.

Shane's response
Thanks so much for your feedback Josh. Your welsh has improved so much since we began and it's been great to see you grow in confidence since then. Dal ati ac dwi'n edrych ymlaen at ein gwers nesaf. Diolch eto :)
- Shane's response :
  Thanks so much for your feedback Josh. Your welsh has improved so much since we began and it's been great to see you grow in confidence since then. Dal ati ac dwi'n edrych ymlaen at ein gwers nesaf. Diolch eto :)
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Matt
- 5
Perfect! Shane is an excellent teacher, I’m very impressed. His explanations are very clear, he is very patient, and he has a real love and enthusiasm for the welsh language which has really motivated me to work hard to learn this beautiful language. I would highly recommend him to others learning Welsh!
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Matt

Perfect! Shane is an excellent teacher, I’m very impressed. His explanations are very clear, he is very patient, and he has a real love and enthusiasm for the welsh language which has really motivated me to work hard to learn this beautiful language. I would highly recommend him to others learning Welsh!
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Gez

I have always admired Shane’s welsh and how well he speaks. He will defo go far with his drive and ambition. Diolch i ti am bopeth ti di neud
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Gez
I have always admired Shane’s welsh and how well he speaks. He will defo go far with his drive and ambition. Diolch i ti am bopeth ti di neud
Paige

Shane is a very good tutor who is patient and very friendly. His passion really shows for the Welsh language when he is teaching and has really good advice on ways that you can grow in confidence.
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Paige
Shane is a very good tutor who is patient and very friendly. His passion really shows for the Welsh language when he is teaching and has really good advice on ways that you can grow in confidence.
Stephanie

My personal tutor in university introduced me to Shane. From the first lesson in Welsh with Shane I was comfortable, which was good, as I get nervous. Shane is great at discovering what would work best for the student. He is incredibly patient and non-judgemental. Also he has a sense of humour which means language learning is enhanced immensely.

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Stephanie
My personal tutor in university introduced me to Shane. From the first lesson in Welsh with Shane I was comfortable, which was good, as I get nervous. Shane is great at discovering what would work best for the student. He is incredibly patient and non-judgemental. Also he has a sense of humour which means language learning is enhanced immensely.
Jacqui

Shane starting his Welsh Language learning journey in my classroom. From day one Shane showed great promise and aptitude for language learning. His passion from the Welsh Language has now taken him not only onto complete fluency but also to a place in Bangor University to study the language to degree level. Shane is a great help to me with my current students. He helps e in in their weekly on line teaching. He enjoys meeting with them one to one or in groups to encourage their conversations. He is very supportive and once again, his passion for the language shines through in his keenness and willingness to help others master the language. Shane has so many fantastic characteristics to make a top class teacher. He is very amiable, easy going, fun, helpful, extremely patient and has a very encouraging and understanding attitude with others. Coupled with his invaluable knowledge and understanding of the Welsh language and his passion and drive, Shane will make a fantastic tutor, one that any student will be very lucky to find.
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Jacqui
Shane starting his Welsh Language learning journey in my classroom. From day one Shane showed great promise and aptitude for language learning. His passion from the Welsh Language has now taken him not only onto complete fluency but also to a place in Bangor University to study the language to degree level. Shane is a great help to me with my current students. He helps e in in their weekly on line teaching. He enjoys meeting with them one to one or in groups to encourage their conversations. He is very supportive and once again, his passion for the language shines through in his keenness and willingness to help others master the language. Shane has so many fantastic characteristics to make a top class teacher. He is very amiable, easy going, fun, helpful, extremely patient and has a very encouraging and understanding attitude with others. Coupled with his invaluable knowledge and understanding of the Welsh language and his passion and drive, Shane will make a fantastic tutor, one that any student will be very lucky to find.
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1) Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?
- My family come from Llanelli and Caerfyddin (Carmarthenshire) so I've always had some Welsh but never spoke it due to being brought up in Risca (South East Wales. I decided that I would like to pursue Welsh as I have always loves the language and believe passionately that the language should be spoken throughout Wales.

I officially started studying through Canolfan Cymraeg i Oedolion (Centre for learning Welsh) in 2017 by following the fast track courses and used my spare time to go to other meet ups to perfect my Welsh. I am currently studying Welsh to degree level at Bangor university. Learning Welsh is definately my biggest every achievement.
2) Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?
The stories of the Mabinogi are very interesting to show their impact on the Welsh language and Culture.
3) Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behaviour in the language that you particularly like?'
Hiraeth - It doesn't have a direct translation to English but it describes a longing for something or someone.
4) Why does speaking this language matter to you?
Welsh is a huge culture of Wales and now has small Welsh speaking communities in various places across the globe. It is important that we keep the language as well as our traditions alive.
5) What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?
Grammar is one thing that people struggle with when learning a new language and the grammar is particulary different to English. The easiest way for me was to try and not to compare the languages. The more languages someone speaks the easier it will become. I think once you start to learn the structure of the language then it will become so much easier to learn the rest of the language.
6) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.
Never mix up the words rhew and rhyw. Need I say more.
7) How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?
I've attended a few residential courses which are very helpful to learn as you'd be immersed in the language.
8) What makes you a Superprof in language?
As I have learnt the language myself, I have a very good grasp of the grammar and am able to break the language down to others. I'm also able to put my students in touch with various events to practise (most of which are free of charge as they are funded organisations).

I work at the pace that is best for my students and will do my utter best to get them to the level they desire whether they are learning as a hobby or wish to reach proficiency at a faster level.

I currently have a number of regular students who've been with me since starting and it give me great joy to see how much I've taught them since they started their Welsh language journey with me.

Experienced and Qualified Welsh tutor teaching everyone from beginners to advanced students within Welsh for adults and GCSE levels.

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1) Do you speak this language fluently because of your origins or because a teacher inspired you to learn?

2) Can you name a living, historical or fictional character that you think is the emblematic representative of the language's culture?

3) Is there a typical word, phrase, tradition or behaviour in the language that you particularly like?'

4) Why does speaking this language matter to you?

5) What is the main difficulty in learning this language and what can help the process of learning?

6) Provide a valuable anecdote related to your language learning or your days at school.

7) How has travel or a specific trip helped you to increase your skill and knowledge of the language?

8) What makes you a Superprof in language?

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