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WJEC GCSE Welsh Language (Cymraeg Iaith) Past Papers & Mark Schemes

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Summer 2023

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GCSE Cymraeg Iaith – Uned 3 Trafod: Darllen ac Ysgrifennu: Trafod, Perswad a Chyfarwyddiadol – Mark Scheme – Summer 2023

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GCSE Cymraeg Iaith – Uned 2 Disgrifio: Darllen ac Ysgrifennu: Disgrifio, Naratif ac Esbonio [Maint papur: A3 Maint ffont: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023

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GCSE Cymraeg Iaith – Uned 2 Disgrifio: Darllen ac Ysgrifennu: Disgrifio, Naratif ac Esbonio [Maint papur: A4 Maint ffont: 18] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023

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GCSE Cymraeg Iaith – Uned 3 Trafod: Darllen ac Ysgrifennu: Trafod, Perswad a Chyfarwyddiadol [Maint papur: A3 Maint ffont: 36] – Modified Paper – Summer 2023

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GCSE Cymraeg Iaith – Uned 2 Disgrifio: Darllen ac Ysgrifennu: Disgrifio, Naratif ac Esbonio [Adnodd] – Past Paper – Summer 2023

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GCSE Cymraeg Iaith – Uned 3 Trafod: Darllen ac Ysgrifennu: Trafod, Perswâd a Chyfarwyddiadol [Adnodd] – Past Paper – Summer 2023

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Summer 2022

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GCSE Cymraeg Iaith – Uned 2 Disgrifio: Darllen ac Ysgrifennu: Disgrifio, Naratif ac Esbonio – Mark Scheme – Summer 2022

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Autumn 2022

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Autumn 2020

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First Language Welsh — Oracy, Reading and Writing for Welsh-Medium Students

WJEC GCSE Cymraeg Iaith (Welsh Language) is the first-language Welsh qualification, designed for students who have been educated through the medium of Welsh or who are fluent Welsh speakers. It is the Welsh-language equivalent of GCSE English Language, assessing reading, writing, and oracy skills at a native-speaker level. The qualification mirrors the structure of WJEC GCSE English Language with three units: Uned 1 (Llafar/Oracy, 20%) assessing spoken Welsh through presentations and discussions; Uned 2 (Darllen ac Ysgrifennu: Disgrifio, Naratif ac Esbonio/Reading and Writing: Description, Narration and Exposition, 40%) testing comprehension and creative writing; and Uned 3 (Darllen ac Ysgrifennu: Trafod, Perswad a Chyfarwyddiadol/Reading and Writing: Argumentation, Persuasion and Instructional, 40%) testing analytical reading and persuasive writing. As a first-language qualification, the reading passages are drawn from Welsh-language literature, journalism, and cultural writing, demanding sophisticated comprehension including understanding of idiom, register, dialect variation, and literary devices. Writing expectations are equally demanding — students must produce polished Welsh prose demonstrating grammatical accuracy, vocabulary range, and stylistic control. This qualification is central to Welsh-medium education and to the Welsh Government's goal of one million Welsh speakers by 2050. This archive contains 82 resources from Autumn 2017 to Summer 2023.

Exam Paper Structure

Uned 1No calculator

Llafar (Oracy)

⏱ Controlled assessment🎯 marks📊 20% of grade
Individual presentationGroup discussionResponse to spoken language
Uned 2No calculator

Disgrifio, Naratif ac Esbonio

⏱ 2 hours🎯 marks📊 40% of grade
Reading comprehensionDescriptive writingNarrative writing
Uned 3No calculator

Trafod, Perswad a Chyfarwyddiadol

⏱ 2 hours🎯 marks📊 40% of grade
Analysis of persuasive textsArgumentative writingWriting to persuade or instruct

Key Information

Exam BoardWJEC
QualificationGCSE
Grading ScaleA*–G
Assessment Type1 oracy unit + 2 written papers
Uned 1Llafar (Oracy) — 20%
Uned 22 hr — Disgrifio, Naratif ac Esbonio (40%)
Uned 32 hr — Trafod, Perswad a Chyfarwyddiadol (40%)
LanguageFirst language Welsh (Welsh-medium education)
Available SessionsAutumn 2017 – Summer 2023
Total Resources82

Key Topics in Welsh Language (Cymraeg Iaith)

Topics you need to know

Welsh language reading comprehensionDescriptive and narrative writing in WelshArgumentative and persuasive writing in WelshOracy and spoken WelshFormal and informal Welsh registerWelsh literary and journalistic textsTechnical accuracy in Welsh

Exam Command Words

Command wordWhat the examiner expects
DarllenwchRead the passage carefully before answering the questions
YsgrifennwchWrite a response in Welsh demonstrating appropriate register and technical accuracy
EglurwchExplain with reasons, using evidence from the text
DisgrifiwchDescribe in detail, using vivid and varied Welsh language
CymharwchCompare two texts, identifying similarities and differences in language and approach
CrynhowchSummarise the key points of the passage in your own words

Typical Grade Boundaries

GradeApproximate mark needed
Grade A*76–86%
Grade A64–75%
Grade B52–63%
Grade C40–51%
Grade D28–39%

⚠️ Typical boundaries for first language Welsh. Actual boundaries vary by series.

Mastering Formal Welsh Register and Developing Stylistic Range in Written Welsh

The distinction between formal written Welsh (Cymraeg Safonol) and informal spoken Welsh is crucial for this qualification. Written answers must use correct literary Welsh: 'yr wyf yn' not 'dw i'n', 'oherwydd' not 'achos', 'hefyd' not ''fyd'. Practise writing in formal register daily — read Y Lolfa or Golwg publications to internalise the patterns of formal written Welsh. For Uned 2's creative writing, Welsh has rich descriptive resources. Use cynghanedd-inspired techniques (alliteration, internal rhyme) to create rhythmic, musical prose. Vary your sentence structures: start some sentences with adverbial phrases ('Yn araf deg, cerddodd...'), use rhetorical questions, and deploy the emphatic construction ('Yno yr oedd...') for dramatic effect. These techniques elevate your writing from competent to exceptional. Reading comprehension questions test your ability to understand nuance and implication in Welsh texts. Practise identifying tone (sarcastic, earnest, humorous), purpose (to inform, persuade, entertain), and the writer's attitude toward their subject. When answering, quote specific Welsh words or phrases and explain exactly how they create meaning.

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