Recent changes in the distribution of the Welsh language are related to a process of empowerment of a Welsh-speaking elite that has come into being as a consequence of economic change, especially ...

Far from being on the verge of extinction, Welsh is often held up today as an example of how grassroots organizing and government support can revive a language.

As parents in Wales teach their children about the symbolism of daffodils and dragons on St. David's day, how many of them will do it speaking in Welsh? A recent study shows that the future of ...

"Trydar y Cymry" means "the twittering of the Welsh" or "the Welsh twitterers" (the verb "trydar" now being used in connection with Twitter) and is an example of the Welsh language adapting and ...

Welsh government survey suggests its close to its one million target but census data says otherwise.

From arctic birds to nicknames, the influence of Welsh on the English language has been underestimated over the years, says a Celtic language expert.

A growing interest in the Welsh language and culture could mean Cymraeg is no longer classed as being "vulnerable to extinction," according to a new report. Preply's Endangered Language Report ...

Cultural ambassadors could be set to help integrate newcomers to Wales as part of a plan to support Welsh-speaking communities. Minister for the Welsh language, Jeremy Miles, said the ambassadors ...

Wales must learn lessons from the Basque country when it comes to ensuring the survival of Welsh, argues Catrin Dafydd of language campaign group Cymdeithas yr Iaith Gymraeg THERE is no doubt that ...

Areas with higher concentrations of Welsh speakers should be given powers to help preserve the language, according to a report.

One example of a cynghanedd in the Welsh language is: 'Beibl i bawb / o bobl y byd' (which means 'A Bible for all the people' in Welsh).

Welsh-speaking communities will receive more support after calls for a "radical shift" to stop the language's decline. Under Welsh government plans, there will be better access to education in ...