Cymraeg for all?

The Culture, Communications, Welsh Language, Sport and International Relations Committee is undertaking an exploratory inquiry looking at the challenges and opportunities to increasing the use of the Welsh language across Wales, and in particular areas with fewer Welsh speakers.

Understanding the distinct barriers to language use, how to develop confidence and changing language behaviour so that people start using more Welsh in their everyday lives is key to the viability of the language in all communities. Those challenges are greatest in areas where the language is not widely spoken, and where focussed interventions are required.

The inquiry will seek to:

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>>>Examine the key barriers and opportunities to the use of the Welsh language across Wales, but with a focus on areas with fewer Welsh speakers;

>>>Explore approaches. techniques and interventions, including technology, that may encourage behaviour change and develop confidence so that more people use some Welsh every day;

>>>Consider the effectiveness of initiatives aimed at creating the conditions and spaces to encourage more Welsh language use, particularly in areas with fewer Welsh speakers;

>>>Understand the extent to which cultural events, such as the Eisteddfodau and Welsh language festivals, impact on language use in areas with fewer Welsh speakers.

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We would encourage you to keep your submission brief and focused on the key points you would like to draw to the Committee’s attention. You do not need to answer all of the questions unless you want to.

We want to make sure that our work is informed by experiences, needs, and views that reflect the diversity of the people and communities affected by these issues.

We encourage anyone with expertise or experience of these issues to share your views, with the full knowledge that your views will be welcomed and valued.

We would like you to submit your views by completing this online form.

A downloadable template is available for you to draft your response before submitting it, if you wish. However, please do not submit your response on that template via email. Responses should be submitted via the online form.

The closing date for submissions is Sunday, 27 April 2025.

Providing Written Evidence

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In line with the Senedd’s Official Languages Scheme, the Committee welcomes contributions in both or either of our official languages, and we ask organisations that are subject to Welsh Language standards or schemes to respond in line with their own obligations. Please inform the Committee when submitting responses if you intend to provide a translation at a later date.

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