A new video resource that brings the history of the Welsh language to life in 4 minutes. From its origins in the Brythonic language and the earliest written versions through the Acts of Union and the Industrial Revolution to the establishment of the Urdd and Welsh-medium schools in the twentieth century, this video goes from the year 40 to 2022, when the language was used for the first time in the biggest sporting stage, the football World Cup. “Today, over half a million speak the language and the Welsh Government wants to have one million Welsh speakers by 2050 so that the Welsh language becomes an integral part of everyday life, in communities, school, at work and in digital technology.” A resource to be used widely with learners of all ages, and specifically for Welsh Second Language A Level Unit 5 (The Welsh Language in Society). Welsh subtitles can be selected on video in YouTube (English subtitles available soon). Funded by Welsh Government.
Video Timeline: History of the Welsh Language
Dathlu a Datblygu Cymraeg Gwaith
This is a webinar for learners and tutors involved with the Work Welsh in Further and Higher Education project and for anyone who has a Welsh language planning role in their organization. The webinar will be presented via Zoom through the medium of Welsh with simultaneous translation into English. With funding from the National Centre for Learning Welsh, the project has upgraded the Welsh language skills of staff at universities and colleges during the last five years throughout Wales. Join our webinar to celebrate the successes of Work Welsh in both sectors and to hear from the learners themselves. The second part of the webinar will be an opportunity to hear about future developments. Date and time Thursday 16th December 10am-11.30am 10am - Celebrating Work Welsh 11am - Developing Work Welsh Contributors Dona Lewis, Deputy Chief Executive and Director of Planning and Development at the National Centre for Learning Welsh Nia Brodrick - Coordinator of Work Welsh in Further Education Owen Thomas - Coordinator of Work Welsh in Higher Education Learners' Panel - Representatives from colleges and universities in Wales Tutors of the scheme To register, click on the registration form link below:
Turning the Tide in Thirty Years - the importance of Welsh in modern Wales
Turning the Tide in Thirty Years - the importance of Welsh in modern Wales
This online module looks at the importance of good Welsh language skills on entering the world of work. It specifically considers the advantages of continuing to study Welsh after GCSE. The module is mainly aimed at pupils and students in schools, further education colleges and universities. It can also be of use to anyone who wishes to learn about the Welsh language's place and status in contemporary Wales and how we can all make a contribution to the Welsh Government's aim of reaching a million Welsh speakers by 2050. Winner of the Welsh-medium resource award in the Coleg Cymraeg's annual Associate Lecturers Awards.