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Why is Welsh so important?
The Welsh language is at the heart of our modern Welsh identity. Its history is remarkable. The fact that we, in the twenty-first century, can enjoy family life, education, work and leisure all through the medium of Welsh is testimony to the importance of the language to the people of Wales.Famed for its strikingly rugged landscape, the small nation of Wales—which comprises six distinctive regions—was one of Celtic Europe's most prominent political and cultural centres, and it retains aspects of culture that are markedly different from those of its English neighbours.The Welsh language is an integral part of Welsh culture and identity, and its preservation is seen as vital to maintaining Wales' distinct heritage. One of the primary reasons why the Welsh language is important is because it helps to preserve Welsh history and culture.

What is being done to preserve the Welsh language : The Welsh government's policy is to increase the number of Welsh-speakers by 2050 to half of the Welsh population. Devolution has created a parliament in Wales which is now supportive of the Welsh language. 86% of the population support the continued use of the Welsh language.

Is it useful to learn Welsh

Some of the benefits of learning Welsh

Learning and speaking Welsh can help you explore and engage with your local community. You can enjoy Welsh language TV, radio, sport, music, and literature.

Is Welsh the oldest language in Europe : Welsh is one of the oldest languages in Europe.

It evolved from Brythonic, the main language spoken in Wales, England and Southern Scotland when the Romans invaded in 43AD. Welsh began to emerge as a distinctive language sometime between 400 and 700 AD – early Welsh poetry survives from this period.

Wales was the powerhouse of the Industrial Revolution, the cradle of the workers' rights movement and the birthplace of the National Health Service. All are sources of fierce pride. We're well known for our castles, which number more than 600.

Here are 18 of the greatest inventions and innovations to come out of Wales, from the 16th century to present day.

  • 1557 – The equals sign.
  • 1706 – Pi.
  • 1794 – Ball bearings.
  • 1836 – Iron smelting.
  • 1842 – The fuel cell.
  • 1861 – Mail-order shopping.
  • 1878 – The microphone.
  • 1880 – Medicine and social reform.

Is Welsh a rare language

Among the six thousand or so languages of the world the Welsh language is of an unusual but not rare type.Welsh is one of the oldest languages in Europe

The exact time the Welsh language became distinct is unknown, but it is believed to have been some time between 400 and 700 AD. This is because there is evidence of early Welsh poetry from this time period.Some schools practised what we would now call total immersion language teaching and banned the use of Welsh in the school and playground to force children to use and become proficient in English. Some of these schools punished children caught speaking Welsh with the Welsh Not.

Welsh Courts Act 1942

The Laws in Wales Acts of 1535–1542 which made speaking Welsh in court illegal remained in place until the Wales Courts Act of 1942.

Is the Welsh language still important : Today, the Welsh language is embraced and spoken at home, in the workplace, in the community and in government. It's estimated that almost 800,000 people speak Welsh.

Is English older than Welsh : Welsh and its siblings (Cornish and Breton) emerged as independent languages from their immediate ancestor Brittonic around the same time that English broke away from its continental siblings. Both English and Welsh also have the same common ancestor, so in that respect they're just as old as each other.

Is Irish or Welsh older

The earliest Welsh inscriptions/texts date from the 8th century or later, and the earliest Irish (Ogham) inscriptions are dated to the 5th century or so.

Wales is often referred to as "the land of song", and is notable for its harpists, male choirs, and solo artists. The principal Welsh festival of music and poetry is the annual National Eisteddfod.In its ancient form, it was originally spoken throughout Great Britain before the arrival of English-speaking invaders in the sixth century. Apart from Latin and Greek, the Welsh language has the oldest literature in Europe.

Is Welsh hard to learn : Welsh has a relatively simple grammar compared to other languages. It follows the same basic sentence structure as English – subject-verb-object. However, it does have some unique features that take time to master. One of the most challenging aspects of Welsh grammar is its use of mutations.