Hello. My name is Heather and this is the first time I've posted to the list. I am hoping to attend the U. of Wales at Cardiff next fall for my PhD. in lite rature. My main area of interest in Arthurian literature: more specifically, t he character of Merlin/Myrddin; more specifically, his development in English l iterature from the early Welsh stories, poems, etc. Now for the help part. I am desperately trying to learn Welsh, but as you ca n imagine, without anyone to help, it is nearly impossible. And because of my work schedule, every time I seem to get a chance to work on it, I end up droppi ng it for a week or so because I just have no time. If anyone out there would be willing to help a complete novice attempt to l earn a language she has never heard, I would be immensely grateful. Thank you in advance for any help offered. Heather Bennett