Welsh Mynediad (Entry, A1)
Welsh for Adults Entry (Mynediad, CEFR A1)
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The Welsh for Adults Entry qualification - Mynediad, mapped to CEFR A1 - is part of WJEC's Defnyddio'r Gymraeg suite of qualifications for adults learning Welsh. WJEC describes the suite as giving candidates the chance to show their ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing Welsh at different levels, and the Entry level sits at the bottom of a ladder that continues through Foundation (A2), Intermediate (B1) and Advanced (B2). It is designed for adults who have learned Welsh as a second language or who are learning now, whether in evening or daytime classes, on intensive courses or on workplace courses. You do not need to be enrolled in a specific class to sit the exam, and you do not have to take the lower levels first - though at Entry you are starting at the bottom anyway. The qualification is assessed across all four skills, so preparation should be balanced rather than focused on reading alone. Build everyday vocabulary and set phrases, practise short spoken exchanges and listening to natural-speed Welsh, and get used to reading and writing short simple texts. Registration is handled through your exam centre or course provider, and the last registration date is well before the exam date, so confirm deadlines early.
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About Welsh Mynediad (Entry, A1) preparation
What level is the Mynediad/Entry qualification?
It is the Entry level of WJEC's Defnyddio'r Gymraeg suite and is mapped to A1 of the Common European Framework of Reference. That means you are expected to handle very basic, everyday language rather than extended discussion. It is the first rung of the suite, below Foundation (A2), Intermediate (B1) and Advanced (B2).
Do I need to be in a class to enter?
No. WJEC states that it is not necessary to be in a specific class to sit the exams. The qualifications are used by people in evening or daytime classes, on intensive courses and on workplace courses, but class membership is not a condition of entry. You do need to register through an exam centre or provider.
Do I have to pass a lower level first?
No. WJEC says it is not necessary to have taken the lower level exams first. Since Mynediad is the Entry level, most candidates begin here anyway, but the rule matters if you are considering jumping in at a higher level later on.
What does the exam test?
The suite gives candidates an opportunity to show their ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing Welsh. Prepare all four rather than concentrating on reading and writing alone, because a weak speaking or listening performance cannot be offset elsewhere. Expect short, practical tasks built around everyday situations.
How do I register and when is the deadline?
Contact your exam centre or course provider to register; WJEC directs candidates to the back of each booklet for details. For the summer 2027 series the last registration date is 1 March 2027, and for the 29 January 2027 Mynediad exam it is 9 December 2026. Deadlines fall months before the exam, so ask your centre early.
When are the Mynediad exam dates?
The 2027 dates listed by WJEC are Friday 29 January 2027, Tuesday 15 June 2027 and Wednesday evening 16 June 2027. Note that the January sitting has its own earlier registration deadline. WJEC also warns that neither it nor the exam centres can guarantee the exam will be available in full in your area, so check locally.
Is the exam available everywhere?
Not necessarily in full. WJEC states that neither WJEC nor the exam centres can guarantee that the exam will be available in full in your area. Before you plan around a particular date, confirm with your local centre or provider that the Mynediad papers and speaking arrangements are offered there.
What is the most common way candidates struggle?
Neglecting speaking and listening while revising from written lists. At A1 the language is simple, so the risk is not complex grammar but slow recognition and hesitation in real exchanges. Practise short dialogues aloud, listen to everyday Welsh regularly, and rehearse basic questions and answers until they are automatic.
How should a beginner organise study?
Work in short, frequent sessions across all four skills: vocabulary and set phrases, listening to short recordings, reading simple texts, and writing a few sentences. Speak aloud from the start, even alone. Confirm the specification and candidate information booklet with your centre so your preparation matches the tasks you will actually face.