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Why speak Welsh?

Using the Welsh language...


- enriches your Welsh identity.


- extends your social activities and friendship groups.


- gives you a better chance of gaining employment.

About Us

Welsh is a Celtic language, closely related to Cornish and Breton. The Welsh we speak today is directly descended from the language of the sixth century.


Until the mid-19th century, the majority of the Welsh population could speak Welsh - over 80%. Over the past centuries several factors have affected people's usage of the language - these are some of the most prominent factors:


? The 1536 and 1542 Acts of Union: The passing of the 1536 and 1542 Acts of Union made English the language of law and administration of Government. Although the Welsh language was not banned, it lost its status, and brought with it centuries of steady linguistic decline.

? Translation of the Bible in 1588 by Bishop William Morgan: This was a great boost to the language because it ensured that Welsh was the language of religion and worship, and kept the language alive within communities.