I was just wondering???

Question

what peoples attitudes to the Welsh language are? I am a fluent Welsh speaker and have a Degree in Welsh, but sometimes i feel people don't care about the Welsh language and have no consideration for whether it lives or dies.
The Welsh language is very important to me, is it to u, yes or no and why greatly appreciated!

A oes na rywun yn siarad Cymraeg ar Yahoo Q/A, rwy erioed 'di cwrdd a rhywun fan hyn sy'n siarad Cymraeg!!!

Cymru am Byth!!!!

The ability to speak Welsh is actually very sought after by employers in Wales, ok maybe only in Wales but it makes getting a job here very much easier.

Irish isn't the same no, although it does stem from from the same roots as the Welsh language and is therefore similar to a degree.

Sorry to keep adding but i dont want people to think i'm being natonalistic, i'm just interested in peoples views, good or bad!!!! I'm not gonna jump down peoples throats coz maybe they're not interested in the language, i was just curious!!

Answer 1

Mae 'na un neu dau o ni yma!

I'm getting back in to speaking it (learnt it in school, born in Wales, English Mum who insisted I go to a Welsh school) after being away for 10 years.

I love it, and my son, who was born in England and came here with me less than two years ago, desperately wants to learn it, he sees it as cool to learn, and as a way of fitting in with his friends.

It's incredibly important to me as part of my cultural identity and heritage, but there are many out there who choose not to bother learning it.

I think it's sad that it seems people feel they need to rebel in some way and that this is the only way to do it.

Also, Welsh is in no way a dying language! In this area (S. W. Wales) certainly, it is used by many people everyday, and English is a second language to several.

CG.

ps, I was given a job in Windsor based on my ability to speak Welsh...

pps, Nickynackynoo, it's never too late to learn, my Mum learned it just a few years ago :)

Answer 2

I must admit that I'm not too fussed about the Welsh language. I've not got anything against it or Welsh people but I don't quite know what the benefit is of keeping hold of these old languages. I mean, I'm Irish and I can't speak a word of Irish and I wouldn't be too worried if that died out either. I know people hold onto these languages for a sense of national identity, but I think the whole nationalist thing is really better off left alone and people should focus more on their own identity as an individual rather than as part of some kind of national collective.
However, it is a cool language (Irish and Welsh) and people who love them should be respected for that.

Answer 3

I am Welsh but I'm ashamed to say I don't speak Welsh. In school, we had the option to give it up in year 2, which I did.

My parents never encouraged me to learn it, as back in the 80's it really was seen as a dead language. I believe now though, that Welsh is really making a comeback and many large companies prefer it if you speak Welsh.

I live and work in Greece now and I get so embarrassed when touriusts talk to me in Welsh expecting me to be able to reply, I speak more Greek than Welsh!!!

I can't honestly say I ever liked the language or the sound of it, but since leaving wales I've realised how patriotic i am and I regret not being able to speak it.

Wales for ever.

Answer 4

I don't think that the overwhelming majority of people outside Great Britain know almost anything about the Welsh language. It seems like a fascinating but difficult one, and I'm sure it is valuable culturally to preserve it. But the other side is that this is a global world, and if you were not also an English speaker, you would find most of the internet to be incomprehensible.

Answer 5

It is an important and beautiful language, although opportunities to speak it away from Wales do not come too frequently. It was very moving to be able to speak it in Patagonia (although it took some effort to trace those who did) and to realise how seriously some young people in Gaiman are taking it, often with only one Welsh grandparent to inspire them.

Iaeth y Nefoedd yw'r iaeth Cymraeg. Iaeth bendigedig! Iaeth fy Nhadau.

Answer 6

I am not Welsh but I really do believe that the language should be given far more consideration. We are all British and if we don't all stand up for our great nation then who will? There are so many different parts to ancient British culture, why are we so intent on burying them? We should embrace and nurture our culture instead of worrying about offending other cultures within today's society. After all, our history is what brings visitors to our fabulous nation! What happens when our cultures die????????

Answer 7

As an English man myself and my wife both think that the Welsh accent is lovely, Cymru am Byth to you too.

Answer 8

The Welsh language is indeed a dying art... im impressed that its managed to survive.... that said.... it isnt much use to you in a world where the language of business is english..... i dont see many employers requesting/requiring fluent welsh speakers....

Answer 9

well Vicky, to be honest, the only languages i need to speak are American English and Conversational Spanish. I hope the Welsh language doesn't die.

Answer 10

Thats like the Irish language here in Ireland. People dont seem to care if it dies but they have no idea how much of a part of our heritage it is. I hope it doesnt die out.

Is maith loim Gaeilge. Ta se easca agus simiuil!
Slan go foill!