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UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The Guardian view on Welsh language learning: cultural shifts can deliver a bright future for Cymraeg | Editorial

Plaid Cymru aims to promote the Welsh language and culture, reflecting a significant shift in societal attitudes towards bilingualism since devolution.
Education
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A fire that's burning again': Welsh language resurges thanks to adult learners

Elinor Staniforth's journey from disinterest to teaching Welsh reflects a growing trend in adult language learning in Wales.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Nigel Farage criticised for calling Welsh people 'foreign speakers'

Nigel Farage faced criticism from Welsh political parties for describing Welsh people as 'foreign speakers' in a paid Cameo video message ahead of Wales' Senedd election.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
3 months ago

Welsh secretary labelled 'dinosaur' for only communicating in English

Jo Stevens faced criticism for using only English in communications, with opponents calling the practice disrespectful to the Welsh language and urging bilingual use.
Books
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Poem of the week: Storm in Brooklyn Subway by Menna Elfyn

Bilingual Welsh identity affirms Welsh language recognition through storm-and-refuge imagery, elegiac mourning for siblings, communal actions, and spiritual porch/respect motifs.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Farmers fight to save estate at heart of Powys Welsh-speaking community

Farmers and agricultural unions are fighting against the sell-off of Powys council's farming estate, which threatens young farmers and rural communities.
London music
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

The Welsh language has been aggressively oppressed': Tristwch y Fenywod, the gothic trio communing with a mystical Wales

Tristwch y Fenywod's music powerfully embodies Welsh mysticism and addresses the cultural oppression of the Welsh language.
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