Welsh language

Imagine a language that sounds like a song! That's Welsh, or Cymraeg. It's a Celtic language, which means it's part of a very old language family.

Most people who speak Welsh live in Wales, a country that's part of the United Kingdom. It's like a secret code that connects people to their history and their home. About 18 out of every 100 people in Wales can speak Welsh.

It's a beautiful way to share stories and ideas!

Welsh is super old! It's been spoken for hundreds and hundreds of years, even before castles were built! It's related to languages spoken by ancient people called Celts.

Over time, it changed a little, like how you grow and change, but it stayed strong. For a long time, it was called 'British' or 'Cambrian'. It's amazing to think that people were speaking Welsh when knights and dragons might have been around!

Welsh is more than just words; it's a treasure! It's officially recognized in Wales, meaning it's treated with respect, just like English. This helps keep the language alive and makes sure new generations can learn it.

When a language is important, it helps people feel connected to their culture and their country. It's like a special key that unlocks a whole world of traditions, songs, and stories that are unique to Wales.

Learning Welsh is like going on an adventure! Many schools in Wales now teach in Welsh, which means lots of kids are learning it. The Welsh government wants even more people to speak it by the year 2050.

They even have a goal to have a million Welsh speakers! It's also considered the 'least endangered' Celtic language, which is great news. This means it's strong and has a good chance of being spoken for many, many years to come.