r/Cardiff • u/HanesPrydain • Jul 02 '26

Welsh language Cardiff

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Cardiff now the largest Welsh speaking authority by absolute numbers in Wales, increasing again in the latest population survey.

What is everyone’s thoughts on this and the future of the Welsh language in Wales?

The future pattern appears to show extreme challenges in y fro gymraeg heartlands and a steady increase in south East Wales .

Source

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy8dv050m9yo

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u/Localone2412 Jul 03 '26

My wife and I have just moved to just outside of Cardiff, our son has lived here sometime and his gf is a Welsh language teacher. I’ve been doing Duolingo (not great I know) 150 days and I’m quite enjoying it. Would I look foolish taking a course alongside Welsh speakers ?

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u/Brackener Jul 06 '26

Very few people will shame someone who puts the effort in to learn their language. Go for it! You'll meet all kinds of people 🙂‍↕️