blas.Best Welsh Learning App
The app built for Welsh.
After Duolingo stopped updating.
Duolingo paused its Welsh course in October 2023 and the remaining apps treat Cymraeg as a vocabulary list. blas. was designed from the ground up for Welsh: treigladau, full grammar, North and South dialects.
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How blas. compares
An honest look at what each Welsh learning tool does well, and what it doesn't.
| Feature | blas. | Duolingo | SSiW | Drops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Still active in 2026 | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mutation drilling | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Grammar engine | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Spaced repetition | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| North and South dialects | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Reading passages | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ |
| Speaking-first method | ✕ | ✕ | ✓ | ✕ |
| Offline mode | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | ✓ |
Duolingo paused development of its Welsh course in October 2023; the existing course remains accessible but receives no updates. SaySomethingInWelsh is an audio-led speaking method by Aran Jones. Drops focuses on visual vocabulary. blas. premium unlocks the full curriculum; free tier covers core mutation drilling. Last verified May 2026.
Try a Welsh mutation drill
Treigladau are the wall every Welsh learner hits. blas. drills soft, nasal, and aspirate mutations with spaced repetition until they're reflex, not recall.
This is one of 12+ drill types covering vocabulary, grammar, conjugation, reading, conversation, and more.
Apply the mutation
Everything you need to learn Welsh
26,013 verb forms
Every Welsh verb fully conjugated across tenses and persons
Reading passages
Graded from A1 to C1 with comprehension questions
North and South
Pick the dialect closest to where you'll use Welsh. Switch any time
3,000+ words
Core vocabulary with audio and spaced repetition
Treigladau engine
Soft, nasal, and aspirate mutations drilled to fluency
Conversation practice
Practice real-world scenarios with dialect-aware feedback
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Frequently asked
Is blas. free for Welsh learners?+
Yes. The free tier covers core lessons and mutation drills. Premium unlocks the full curriculum, reading passages, and conversation practice.
Does blas. teach northern or southern Welsh?+
Both, where appropriate. Blas uses a common learner track for core Welsh and flags North/South regional forms when they appear.
Can I learn Welsh from absolute zero on blas.?+
Yes. Chapter 1 starts at A1 with greetings, pronouns, and basic mutations. No prior Welsh needed.