Bryn Terfel

Welsh is my mother tongue, and my children speak it. If you come and live in this community you'll work out pretty quickly that it's beneficial to learn the language, because if you're going to the pub or a cafe you need to be a part of the local life.

Welsh Musician

Alun Wyn Jones

Welsh rugby has done its dirty washing in public. It's nothing new. We're a tribal bunch. If warring parties want to sway public opinion, they do it in the public arena.

Welsh Athlete

Rhys Ifans

Welsh women aren't the most tactile unless they're your relatives. And then you don't want them to be.

Welsh Actor

Using 'welsh' as a verb usually implies dishonesty and can be offensive.

Negative Connotation

'Welsh' as a verb is informal and best suited for casual conversations.

Colloquial Usage

Be careful when using 'welsh' to avoid perpetuating negative stereotypes about Welsh people.

Avoid Stereotyping

'Welsh' as an adjective expresses a connection to Welsh culture, not just location.

Cultural Identity

Remember that 'Welsh' identifies things specifically from Wales, not other parts of the UK.

Regional Specificity

Don't confuse 'Welsh' with 'English'; the former relates to Wales, while the latter to England.

Welsh vs. English

The noun 'Welsh' refers to the language, not the people or the nation.

Language Distinction

Welsh is a minority language in the UK, with a rich history and unique status.

Minority Language

Welsh has sounds that don't exist in English; listen to native speakers for correct pronunciation.

Pronunciation Awareness

 my father died in 1979 just six months before I was born my grandfather wrote a letter to him and he actually talks about conch-shell Welsh fu deep I will always remember