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Welsh language learning in North Wales sees increase
A new partnership between the Welsh Government, the National Eisteddfod, and the National Centre for Learning Welsh has expanded Maes D, the Eisteddfod's dedicated space for learners. Visitors can stop by Caffi Maes D for a paned a sgwrs (cuppa and chat) in Welsh with fellow learners and volunteers. The Welsh Government's Welsh Communities Commission is exploring how to support the growth of Cymraeg in areas where it is less widely spoken. Welsh Language Secretary Mark Drakeford said: "Welsh is our national language and every community has an important role in its future. "The research we are doing will inform future policy development and ensure that communities like Wrexham receive support. "Cymraeg belongs to us all, which is exactly what we're seeing through the growing enthusiasm here. "It's fantastic to see the Eisteddfod celebrated in Wrexham and lots of learners participating in it." The Eisteddfod, which continues until Saturday, offers a wide range of events and activities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and take part in.
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20 hours ago
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Welsh language learning in Wrexham sees record increase
In 2023–24, 640 people finished a Welsh course in the area, representing an 82 per cent increase since 2017–18. Jonathan Lloyd, a staff member at Wrexham University, said: "I use Welsh a lot at work. "For me, it's great because it's important to use the language every day, even if that's for five or ten minutes. "Competing at the Eisteddfod will be such a proud moment for me, not only as a new Welsh speaker, but as a Welshman celebrating our language and culture. "I can't wait to put the Welsh I've learnt over the past year into practice and speak with people on the Maes." Mr Lloyd will compete at the Eisteddfod in Wrexham as part of a recital group, supported by his Dysgu Cymraeg tutors. A new partnership between the Welsh Government, the National Eisteddfod, and the National Centre for Learning Welsh has expanded Maes D, the Eisteddfod's dedicated space for learners. Visitors can stop by Caffi Maes D for a paned a sgwrs (cuppa and chat) in Welsh with fellow learners and volunteers. The Welsh Government's Welsh Communities Commission is exploring how to support the growth of Cymraeg in areas where it is less widely spoken, including Wrexham. READ MORE: Flintshire heating engineer in running to be named top tradesperson in UK and Ireland Welsh Language Secretary Mark Drakeford said: "Welsh is our national language and every community has an important role in its future. "The research we are doing will inform future policy development and ensure that communities like Wrexham receive support. "Cymraeg belongs to us all, which is exactly what we're seeing through the growing enthusiasm here. "It's fantastic to see the Eisteddfod celebrated in Wrexham and lots of learners participating in it." The Eisteddfod, which continues until Saturday, offers a wide range of events and activities for people of all ages and backgrounds to enjoy and take part in.
