Welsh Language
Martin Johnes, Swansea University 14 April 2011
1- How many people speak this language in the world today ?
1- How many people speak this language in the world today ?
Welsh Government (2012) There are 575,730 individuals who speak or use Welsh.
2- Where are the main areas in the UK where this language is spoken ?
3- What is the history of this language in the UK ? When was it first spoken ? Who by ? What is the story behind its arrival in the UK ?
Welsh Government (2012) In the sixth century Welsh was spoken in most of Britain, including Strathclyde in Scotland, which is derived from its former Welsh name. Some shepherds in Cumbria were still counting their sheep in Welsh in the twentieth century.
Although it may be old, the Welsh language is most certainly not old-fashioned. Arsenal footballer Aaron Ramsay, and singers Connie Fisher, Rhydian Roberts, Cerys Mathews and Duffy all speak Welsh, as does BBC anchorman Huw Edwards and Guto Harri, Boris Johnson’s director of communications.
Hollywood also has fluent Welsh speakers in its midst with Fantastic Five actor Ioan Gruffudd and Brothers and Sisters actor Matthew Rhys both being proud Welsh speakers.
4- Any other information about this language that you think may be interesting for other members of the class ?Welsh language is very difficult for me. It is very difficult to understand and talking I think.
Bibliography
Johnes M. (2011) Welsh Logo Available at: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/welsh-history/articles/2011/04/14/the-heroes-of-recent-welsh-political-history-91466-28520682/
(Accessed : 07 February 2013)
Welsh Government (2012) Welsh language Available at: http://wales.gov.uk/topics/welshlanguage/publications/historyfactsfigures/?lang=en
(Accessed : 07 February 2013)
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