Resources for learners of the Cornish language
Asnodhow rag dyscoryon a'n tavas Kernowek
ON-LINE HERE: Gerlyver Kescows, 2nd edition, full text, completely revised, 5000 words and phrases for conversation + grammar words + 'outbursts' + place-names, easily browsed, easily searched
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Kescows Nebes Moy, 2nd edition, supplementary vocabulary classified by topic (work-in-progress, expected complete by Summer 2023)
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Minimum working vocabulary for those wishing to learn just a little Cornish, or a first step for those aspiring to greater things
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Unique glossary, Cornish-English, English-Cornish, dedicated specifically to the Covid-19 pandemic
Read MoreThis class is for complete beginners. Mondays, 19:30, by Zoom. The course is Common European Framework of Reference A1 (Breakthrough), the coursebook is Skeul an Tavas, Standard Cornish edition, available from Amazon UK. Fully compatible with all the podcasts and literature on this website.
This class is for those progressing to Common European Framework of Reference B1 (Lower Intermediate). Thursdays, 19:30, by Zoom. The coursebook is Cara Kernowek Book Three, with lessons available in pdf format while we road-test it. Fully compatible with all the podcasts and literature on this website.
RESCHEDULED FROM 25 JANUARY. This class is for those who are no longer beginners but who would like more practice before moving past the introductory stage. Wednesdays, 19:30, by Zoom. The course is at the level of Common European Framework of Reference A1 (Breakthrough). New joiners welcome at any time. Contact Us to get the joining details.
Reading well-written Cornish is one of the best ways to improve your own grasp of the language. You can read Cornish literature for free on this site. Choose an item marked ON-LINE HERE.
Read MoreA list of books and other literature currently available
Read MoreDAS KALTE HERZ: Go to An Golon Yêyn below (items are in alphabetical order)
Read MoreWHITE FANG: Go to Dans Gwynn below (items are in alphabetical order)
Read MoreLORNA DOONE: Go to Lorna Doone below (items are in alphabetical order)
Read MoreTHE VIRGINIAN: Go to Den Gwlas an Werhes below (items are in alphabetical order)
Read MoreJules Verne's Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours (Around the World in Eighty Days), abridged for young readers
Read MoreON-LINE: George Orwell's Animal Farm, with Cornish-English glossary (instalments from January 2021)
Read MoreThe Holy Bible (Old Testament, New Testament)
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Hans Christian Andersen's Prinsessen paa Ærten (The Princess and the Pea), with Cornish-English glossary
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: New coursebook for beginners: consultation draft published for comment
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Worksheets and other material for the lessons so far
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Worksheets and other material for the lessons so far
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Worksheets and other material
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Worksheets and other material
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Newlyn Class, all the worksheets for the on-line lessons, March - June 2021 (with cumulative vocabulary)
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Newlyn Class, individual worksheets for the on-line lessons, March - June 2021
Read MoreComprehensive self-study course and Support Group materials
Read MorePlaylet for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 1
Read MorePlaylet for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 2
Read MorePlaylet for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 4
Read MorePlaylet for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 5
Read MorePlaylet for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 7
Read MorePlaylet for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 8
Read MorePlaylet for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 10
Read MorePlaylet for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 12
Read MoreSimple vocabulary crossword for Skeul an Tavas Part 1 (Lessons 1-6)
Read MoreDon't go to the key until you've attempted the crossword
Read MoreSimple vocabulary crossword for Skeul an Tavas Part 1 (Lessons 1-6)
Read MoreDon't go to the key until you've attempted the crossword
Read MoreSimple vocabulary crossword for Skeul an Tavas Part 1 (Lessons 1-6)
Read MoreDon't go to the key until you've attempted the crossword
Read MoreSimple vocabulary crossword for Skeul an Tavas Part 2 (Lessons 1-12)
Read MoreDon't go to the key until you've attempted the crossword
Read MoreSimple vocabulary crossword for Skeul an Tavas Part 2 (Lessons 1-12)
Read MoreDon't go to the key until you've attempted the crossword
Read MoreFor students of Skeul an Tavas Books 1 & 2
Story for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 5
Read MoreStory for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 7
Read MoreStory for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 15
Read MoreStory for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 18
Read MoreFor students of Skeul an Tavas Books 1 & 2
Weekly lesson sheets to accompany on-line meetings of the Newlyn class
Read MoreWorksheet 2 for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 2
Read MoreWorksheet 3 for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 3
Read MoreWorksheet 4 for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 5
Read MoreWorksheet 5 for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 5
Read MoreWorksheet 7 for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 8
Read MoreWorksheet 8 for use with Skeul an Tavas Lesson 9
Read MoreA critical edition with translation by Graham Thomas and Nicholas Williams (2007)
Read MorePhilip Payton's revised and updated history of Cornwall (2017)
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Paper by Prof Nicholas Williams (2022)
Read MoreA new edition of Henry Jenner's original monograph from 1904, underpinning all subsequent work to revive the Cornish language (2010)
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Paper by Rod Lyon (2007)
Read MoreTwo important historical texts, re-edited and translated, together with bilingual review (2020)
Read MoreOverview of historical Cornish, and of the early years of revived Cornish, by P. Berresford Ellis (1974)
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Read MoreA short English-language grammar of Breton
Read MoreObservations on contemporary revived Cornish by former Grand Bard Rod Lyon
Read MoreON-LINE HERE: Diagram showing how Cornish is descended from the ancestor language, Proto-Indo European, spoken in Eastern Europe 5000 years ago
Read MoreThe ground-breaking examination of revived Cornish, first written by Nicholas Williams in 1995 (3rd edition 2006), leading eventually to Kernowek Standard (KS)
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