Welsh language

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/welsh-language

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the language classification?Celtic language, Brittonic subgroup
2. What is the native speakers in wales (2021)?538,300 (17.8% of population aged 3+)
3. Where can people speak Welsh?Welsh is spoken in Wales, in some parts of England, and even in a Welsh colony in Argentina called Y Wladfa. It shows how the language has spread beyond its homeland.
4. Why is Welsh important to Wales?Welsh is a key part of Welsh identity and culture. It is used in government, schools, and media, helping keep traditions and stories alive.

Cymraeg: The Welsh name for the Welsh language, signifying cultural identity and heritage.
Brittonic Languages: A branch of Celtic languages that includes Welsh, Cornish, and Breton, originating from ancient Brythonic.
De Jure Official Status: Recognized as an official language by law, granting it legal standing and rights.
Welsh-Medium Education: Educational institutions where the primary language of instruction is Welsh.