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-Welcome to a special programme -which looks back... | 0:00:00 | 0:00:03 | |
-..at the 2017 Welsh Learner -of the Year competition. | 0:00:04 | 0:00:07 | |
-If you need help -to follow the programme... | 0:00:37 | 0:00:40 | |
-..visit the website or open the app. | 0:00:41 | 0:00:43 | |
-Don't forget about the subtitles. | 0:00:43 | 0:00:46 | |
-Back in May, 11 learners -attended Oriel Mon in Llangefni... | 0:00:55 | 0:01:00 | |
-..to compete for the 2017 -Welsh Learner of the Year title. | 0:01:00 | 0:01:04 | |
-Four reached the final -at the Anglesey National Eisteddfod. | 0:01:04 | 0:01:09 | |
-They were Richard Furniss -from Llangefni... | 0:01:09 | 0:01:13 | |
-..Daniela Schlick -from Menai Bridge... | 0:01:13 | 0:01:16 | |
-..Emma Chappell from Deiniolen and -Hugh Brightwell from Ellesmere Port. | 0:01:17 | 0:01:21 | |
-The judges were presenter -Nia Roberts... | 0:01:21 | 0:01:25 | |
-..former Welsh tutor Alun Charles -and Welsh learner Jenny Pye. | 0:01:26 | 0:01:32 | |
-She won the competition -way back in 1988. | 0:01:32 | 0:01:35 | |
-Here I am, on the maes. -The Eisteddfod's great! | 0:01:35 | 0:01:39 | |
-The people, the conversations, -the stands and the competition. | 0:01:39 | 0:01:43 | |
-It's been -a special competition this year... | 0:01:44 | 0:01:47 | |
-..with four great learners -in the final. | 0:01:47 | 0:01:50 | |
-Let's meet the first one. | 0:01:50 | 0:01:52 | |
-Our cameras headed to Ellesmere Port -to meet Hugh Brightwell. | 0:01:52 | 0:01:57 | |
-I'm Hugh Brightwell. | 0:01:59 | 0:02:01 | |
-I live in Ellesmere Port, just -across the border, near Chester. | 0:02:02 | 0:02:06 | |
-The oil and chemical industry -is well established locally. | 0:02:08 | 0:02:13 | |
-I used to work -for an oil company in the area. | 0:02:13 | 0:02:17 | |
-The area is steeped in history. | 0:02:18 | 0:02:20 | |
-There's a canal museum. | 0:02:20 | 0:02:22 | |
-There's an old steelworks -in the town. | 0:02:22 | 0:02:26 | |
-Where I'm sitting here now... | 0:02:28 | 0:02:31 | |
-..is Whitby. | 0:02:32 | 0:02:34 | |
-It's an old Viking town. | 0:02:34 | 0:02:38 | |
-We live on the outskirts, -on a nice estate. | 0:02:39 | 0:02:43 | |
-It's possible to walk to -the countryside within five minutes. | 0:02:43 | 0:02:48 | |
-It's very nice. | 0:02:48 | 0:02:50 | |
-I decided to learn Welsh -late in life, after I retired. | 0:02:50 | 0:02:55 | |
-My wife and I wanted to move to -Wales, we still intend doing so... | 0:02:57 | 0:03:01 | |
-..but we haven't done so yet. | 0:03:01 | 0:03:04 | |
-We decided that the right thing -to do was to learn Welsh. | 0:03:04 | 0:03:10 | |
-Initially, I learnt simple words... | 0:03:10 | 0:03:13 | |
-..such as "Can I?", "Please" -and "Thank you very much." | 0:03:14 | 0:03:18 | |
-I do the same when I go away -for my holidays abroad. | 0:03:20 | 0:03:24 | |
-I decided to learn Welsh -less than eight years ago. | 0:03:26 | 0:03:30 | |
-After a while, I was encouraged -by my tutors to take an interest... | 0:03:30 | 0:03:37 | |
-..in the culture -and history of Wales. | 0:03:38 | 0:03:42 | |
-It all grew from that -and that's where I am today. | 0:03:42 | 0:03:47 | |
-I feel like I'm a different person. | 0:03:49 | 0:03:53 | |
-I'm a lot more confident -since I've learnt Welsh. | 0:03:53 | 0:03:58 | |
-I've had the same conversation -with other learners... | 0:03:58 | 0:04:02 | |
-..and they feel the same. | 0:04:02 | 0:04:04 | |
-I'm not sure how it happens... | 0:04:07 | 0:04:10 | |
-..but I'm just more confident -coping with different situations. | 0:04:10 | 0:04:17 | |
-It was a problem -to find lessons initially. | 0:04:20 | 0:04:23 | |
-I don't see many advertisements -for Welsh lessons in England! | 0:04:23 | 0:04:28 | |
-Myself and my wife are members of -the Wrexham Welsh learners' choir. | 0:04:29 | 0:04:35 | |
-We're a rather unusual choir. | 0:04:36 | 0:04:39 | |
-We don't sing hymns... | 0:04:41 | 0:04:44 | |
-..well, not the usual hymns. | 0:04:46 | 0:04:48 | |
-We don't sing folk songs. | 0:04:48 | 0:04:50 | |
-We enjoy singing pop songs... | 0:04:51 | 0:04:54 | |
-..that have been popular in English. | 0:04:55 | 0:04:58 | |
-We sing them in Welsh. | 0:04:58 | 0:05:00 | |
-I'm Gill. I'm Hugh's wife. | 0:05:04 | 0:05:06 | |
-We've been married for 30 years. | 0:05:07 | 0:05:10 | |
-We're learning Welsh together. | 0:05:10 | 0:05:12 | |
-Well, not together, -because Hugh is flying! | 0:05:12 | 0:05:16 | |
-I'm struggling. | 0:05:16 | 0:05:18 | |
-Hugh is a funny person. | 0:05:18 | 0:05:20 | |
-He's kind, faithful and honest.. | 0:05:22 | 0:05:26 | |
-I'm very proud of Hugh. | 0:05:26 | 0:05:29 | |
-We joke that he's OCD - -Obsessive Cymraeg Disorder. | 0:05:31 | 0:05:35 | |
-He used to attend a number -of lessons every week. | 0:05:36 | 0:05:40 | |
-I have quite an unusual hobby. -I have a keen interest in trains. | 0:05:42 | 0:05:47 | |
-I've built a small railway -in the garden. | 0:05:47 | 0:05:52 | |
-If I moved somewhere -with a larger garden... | 0:05:52 | 0:05:56 | |
-..I'd like to build -a larger railway. | 0:05:56 | 0:06:00 | |
-I have a good collection -of engines and vehicles. | 0:06:01 | 0:06:07 | |
-I've known Hugh for five years. | 0:06:09 | 0:06:11 | |
-Hugh's one of the best people -for attending social occasions. | 0:06:11 | 0:06:16 | |
-He also studied for an A Level -with me two years ago. | 0:06:16 | 0:06:20 | |
-I think Hugh would be -a particularly good winner. | 0:06:20 | 0:06:23 | |
-He's the type of person -who started from a standing start. | 0:06:24 | 0:06:28 | |
-He was raised in England. | 0:06:28 | 0:06:30 | |
-He learnt Welsh -because he wanted to learn Welsh. | 0:06:30 | 0:06:34 | |
-He has no network around him - -no family or children in school. | 0:06:34 | 0:06:39 | |
-He's worked hard -to create his network. | 0:06:40 | 0:06:42 | |
-He now has a large network -of friends... | 0:06:43 | 0:06:46 | |
-..both fluent speakers -and Welsh learners. | 0:06:46 | 0:06:49 | |
-He deserves a lot of respect -for that. | 0:06:49 | 0:06:52 | |
-I'm Elwyn Roberts, -I was born locally. | 0:06:53 | 0:06:55 | |
-I'm vice-president -of Cymdeithas Wil Bryan in Mold. | 0:06:56 | 0:07:00 | |
-Through the society, -I've become good friends with Hugh. | 0:07:00 | 0:07:03 | |
-The society started 39 years ago. | 0:07:04 | 0:07:08 | |
-Next year, -we'll celebrate our 40th year... | 0:07:08 | 0:07:12 | |
-..and we're very proud of that. | 0:07:12 | 0:07:15 | |
-We're also very proud of the fact -that for the first time... | 0:07:16 | 0:07:20 | |
-..we have a learner -as the society's president. | 0:07:20 | 0:07:23 | |
-We're so glad that Hugh -accepted our invitation... | 0:07:23 | 0:07:27 | |
-..to be the president. | 0:07:27 | 0:07:30 | |
-Hugh's not a learner to us - he's -a proud Welshman and Welsh speaker. | 0:07:30 | 0:07:35 | |
-We're happy to see him -in the last four... | 0:07:35 | 0:07:37 | |
-..of the Welsh Learners' -competition at the Eisteddfod. | 0:07:37 | 0:07:41 | |
-He has many strengths. | 0:07:42 | 0:07:43 | |
-He can 'pun' in Welsh -better than anyone on this planet. | 0:07:44 | 0:07:52 | |
-He's so supportive of everyone. | 0:07:52 | 0:07:56 | |
-He takes Welsh seriously, -he's serious about learning... | 0:07:57 | 0:08:00 | |
-..he's passionate about Wales but -doesn't take himself too seriously. | 0:08:00 | 0:08:05 | |
-I've been lucky -over the years to meet... | 0:08:05 | 0:08:08 | |
-..so many friendly -and interesting people. | 0:08:09 | 0:08:12 | |
-Many of them are my friends now. | 0:08:12 | 0:08:15 | |
-It's a challenge -to learn the language. | 0:08:16 | 0:08:18 | |
-It's not enough at the end of -a lesson to close the textbook... | 0:08:18 | 0:08:23 | |
-..go home and not reopen it until -the next lesson the following week. | 0:08:23 | 0:08:28 | |
-It's a good idea to do something -relating to the Welsh language... | 0:08:28 | 0:08:33 | |
-..maybe not every day -but every other day. | 0:08:33 | 0:08:36 | |
-It's easier to return -to the classroom... | 0:08:37 | 0:08:40 | |
-..when you've thought in Welsh -all week. | 0:08:40 | 0:08:43 | |
-Good luck, Huwcyn, -to you and your moustache. | 0:08:46 | 0:08:49 | |
-We're all behind you. -Good luck, love. | 0:08:49 | 0:08:51 | |
-Good luck, my love. Knock 'em dead. -I'm so very proud of you. | 0:08:53 | 0:08:58 | |
-Totally unbelievable. | 0:09:00 | 0:09:02 | |
-I was raised as an Englishman, -in English, in England. | 0:09:02 | 0:09:07 | |
-I could become -Welsh Learner of the Year. | 0:09:07 | 0:09:12 | |
-It's just totally incredible. | 0:09:12 | 0:09:15 | |
-Great work, Hugh! | 0:09:19 | 0:09:21 | |
-I've been joined by Elfed Roberts... | 0:09:21 | 0:09:23 | |
-..Chief Executive -of the Eisteddfod since 1993. | 0:09:23 | 0:09:26 | |
-That's right. | 0:09:27 | 0:09:29 | |
-This is a busy week for you. | 0:09:29 | 0:09:32 | |
-The work that happens here -is important to the Eisteddfod. | 0:09:33 | 0:09:37 | |
-Oh, yes. | 0:09:37 | 0:09:38 | |
-The aim of the Eisteddfod -is to promote... | 0:09:39 | 0:09:41 | |
-..the language and culture of Wales. | 0:09:41 | 0:09:43 | |
-Having more people speaking and -learning Welsh is important to us. | 0:09:44 | 0:09:49 | |
-It's one of the most important -things we do. | 0:09:49 | 0:09:52 | |
-This is a very important place. | 0:09:52 | 0:09:54 | |
-What about the competition? | 0:09:54 | 0:09:56 | |
-How much of a success -do you consider the competition? | 0:09:57 | 0:10:01 | |
-We're very happy -that the competition continues. | 0:10:01 | 0:10:06 | |
-I don't know -if it's as good as it could be... | 0:10:06 | 0:10:11 | |
-..and there may come a time -when we'll sit down... | 0:10:11 | 0:10:14 | |
-..not only to improve -the competition... | 0:10:15 | 0:10:18 | |
-..but improve the work of Maes D. | 0:10:18 | 0:10:20 | |
-I'd welcome the views of people... | 0:10:20 | 0:10:24 | |
-..if they think -we can do something better. | 0:10:24 | 0:10:29 | |
-It's great to see -so many learners volunteering. | 0:10:29 | 0:10:32 | |
-They feel -they're giving something back. | 0:10:33 | 0:10:36 | |
-That's extremely important. | 0:10:36 | 0:10:39 | |
-These people have been through -the learning process. | 0:10:40 | 0:10:45 | |
-They have experiences -to share with learners... | 0:10:45 | 0:10:50 | |
-..and that's very important. | 0:10:51 | 0:10:53 | |
-Maes D is a very safe place... | 0:10:53 | 0:10:56 | |
-..but the maes is like one -large play area for a Welsh learner. | 0:10:56 | 0:11:01 | |
-Across the maes, you'll find people -ready to help learners... | 0:11:02 | 0:11:07 | |
-..and they're very eager to do so. | 0:11:08 | 0:11:11 | |
-They welcome them here -and that can only be a good thing. | 0:11:11 | 0:11:15 | |
-I'd encourage learners -to visit Maes D first... | 0:11:15 | 0:11:20 | |
-..and then go out -to challenge themselves and us. | 0:11:20 | 0:11:25 | |
-Thank you. It's time for a break. | 0:11:26 | 0:11:29 | |
-This mud doesn't bother us at all! -We like mud. | 0:11:29 | 0:11:32 | |
-It's good for you. | 0:11:32 | 0:11:34 | |
-It's good for you. - -It helps us grow! | 0:11:34 | 0:11:36 | |
-And good for the skin. | 0:11:36 | 0:11:38 | |
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-Welcome back to the 2017 Anglesey -National Eisteddfod near Bodedern. | 0:11:53 | 0:11:58 | |
-Let's meet our second learner. -Here's Emma Chappell from Deiniolen. | 0:11:58 | 0:12:03 | |
-I live in Deiniolen - -I've lived here for 11 years. | 0:12:09 | 0:12:14 | |
-I work in Bangor University's -management centre. | 0:12:14 | 0:12:19 | |
-I like walking on the mountains. | 0:12:21 | 0:12:24 | |
-That's why I like living near -the mountains. I have two children. | 0:12:24 | 0:12:28 | |
-My two boys are called Deion -and Guto, they're seven and three. | 0:12:28 | 0:12:33 | |
-I'm originally from Hertfordshire. -I was born in Cambridge. | 0:12:35 | 0:12:39 | |
-I was raised in Royston, -Hertfordshire. | 0:12:40 | 0:12:43 | |
-That's about 15 miles -from Cambridge. | 0:12:43 | 0:12:47 | |
-I started learning Welsh -in Warrington in 2005. | 0:12:49 | 0:12:54 | |
-I attended night classes. | 0:12:54 | 0:12:58 | |
-The following year I moved down -and started an Wlpan course. | 0:12:59 | 0:13:04 | |
-I completed the Wlpan course... | 0:13:04 | 0:13:07 | |
-..and I've completed -a Welsh In The Workplace course... | 0:13:07 | 0:13:11 | |
-..and a Welsh Language Skills -At Work course. | 0:13:12 | 0:13:15 | |
-I decided to learn Welsh -after meeting my partner. | 0:13:21 | 0:13:25 | |
-Arwel is a fluent Welsh speaker -and a passionate Welshman. | 0:13:25 | 0:13:30 | |
-I knew how important -the language was to him. | 0:13:32 | 0:13:37 | |
-I decided to learn Welsh. | 0:13:38 | 0:13:40 | |
-I'm also a little bit nosey - I like -to know what people are saying! | 0:13:41 | 0:13:46 | |
-Arwel speaks Welsh to me -all the time. | 0:13:46 | 0:13:52 | |
-He's spoken Welsh to me all the time -since I started learning. | 0:13:53 | 0:13:58 | |
-I think he was trying -to help me with my Welsh. | 0:13:58 | 0:14:02 | |
-When we spoke about -having children... | 0:14:03 | 0:14:05 | |
-..it was a great excuse -to learn Welsh. | 0:14:06 | 0:14:10 | |
-I didn't want to be in the position -where they spoke Welsh... | 0:14:11 | 0:14:14 | |
-..and I didn't understand them. | 0:14:14 | 0:14:16 | |
-I wanted to help them -with their homework. | 0:14:17 | 0:14:19 | |
-I work in the management centre. | 0:14:19 | 0:14:22 | |
-The management centre -is part of Bangor University. | 0:14:22 | 0:14:26 | |
-I'm the Facilities, -HR and Compliance Officer. | 0:14:26 | 0:14:30 | |
-It's a bit of a mouthful, I know! | 0:14:30 | 0:14:32 | |
-I have many duties -in the management centre. | 0:14:34 | 0:14:38 | |
-I make sure that all the staff -and buildings are OK. | 0:14:38 | 0:14:43 | |
-If there are problems, -I'm the one that deals with them. | 0:14:43 | 0:14:48 | |
-There are many opportunities -for me to speak Welsh. | 0:14:48 | 0:14:52 | |
-I also work as a mentor -for some of the staff. | 0:14:53 | 0:14:56 | |
-Some staff members are learning -Welsh and I help them a little... | 0:14:56 | 0:15:02 | |
-..with their Welsh. | 0:15:02 | 0:15:04 | |
-There's a strong Welsh community -in Deiniolen. | 0:15:05 | 0:15:09 | |
-A lot of people speak Welsh here. | 0:15:09 | 0:15:12 | |
-Most of the children -in the village speak Welsh. | 0:15:13 | 0:15:20 | |
-I'm very proud of the progress -Emma's made over the past few years. | 0:15:22 | 0:15:27 | |
-She speaks Welsh naturally -with local people and visitors. | 0:15:27 | 0:15:32 | |
-She plays an active role -with the nursery school... | 0:15:32 | 0:15:36 | |
-..and helps them raise funds. | 0:15:36 | 0:15:38 | |
-Recently, she was fortunate enough -to secure a 5,000 grant... | 0:15:39 | 0:15:43 | |
-..to resurface the schoolyard. | 0:15:44 | 0:15:46 | |
-She secured the grant and filled out -all the forms in Welsh. | 0:15:46 | 0:15:50 | |
-The children attend Sunday School. | 0:15:51 | 0:15:53 | |
-Every time special services -are held in the church... | 0:15:53 | 0:15:57 | |
-..Emma always participates. | 0:15:57 | 0:15:59 | |
-She's very supportive -of the village eisteddfod. | 0:16:00 | 0:16:03 | |
-Deion and Guto enjoy competing -and have a lot of fun. | 0:16:03 | 0:16:08 | |
-Emma coaches them. | 0:16:08 | 0:16:09 | |
-Emma is a very determined person. | 0:16:10 | 0:16:13 | |
-She's knowledgeable and very clever. | 0:16:13 | 0:16:16 | |
-To reach such a high standard -of Welsh so quickly... | 0:16:16 | 0:16:21 | |
-..I don't know of many people -from this village... | 0:16:21 | 0:16:25 | |
-..who've succeeded so quickly. | 0:16:25 | 0:16:28 | |
-It came easily to her. -To me, she's a Deiniolen girl. | 0:16:28 | 0:16:32 | |
-Emma's working hard -to gain two qualifications... | 0:16:34 | 0:16:37 | |
-..the Welsh Language -Skills Certificate... | 0:16:37 | 0:16:39 | |
-..and Welsh In The Workplace. | 0:16:40 | 0:16:42 | |
-The exams reach Level 6... | 0:16:42 | 0:16:45 | |
-..and they will open doors for her -in her professional career. | 0:16:45 | 0:16:49 | |
-My advice to people -learning Welsh... | 0:16:53 | 0:16:55 | |
-..I'd say just go for it -and keep going. | 0:16:56 | 0:17:00 | |
-Sometimes you feel -as if you're not progressing... | 0:17:00 | 0:17:07 | |
-..but sometimes things will click -and fall into place. | 0:17:07 | 0:17:13 | |
-"Wow, yeah. I've learnt this -or I've said that. | 0:17:14 | 0:17:17 | |
-"I didn't think I could do that." | 0:17:18 | 0:17:20 | |
-Don't be scared -of talking to people. | 0:17:20 | 0:17:23 | |
-It doesn't matter if you make -mistakes, I make them all the time. | 0:17:23 | 0:17:27 | |
-It helps me, I hear myself saying -things and realise it's not right. | 0:17:27 | 0:17:32 | |
-I say it again -and that's the secret. | 0:17:32 | 0:17:36 | |
-Be confident and go for it. | 0:17:36 | 0:17:38 | |
-With the -Learner of the Year title... | 0:17:39 | 0:17:42 | |
-..I think I'd put it after my name -each time I write anything. | 0:17:42 | 0:17:47 | |
-My email too! | 0:17:47 | 0:17:49 | |
-"Best wishes. Emma Chappell. -Learner of the Year 2017." | 0:17:50 | 0:17:54 | |
-I don't know. | 0:17:56 | 0:17:58 | |
-I don't think I'd go around -boasting about it... | 0:17:59 | 0:18:04 | |
-..because I'm a little bit shy -about things like that. | 0:18:04 | 0:18:10 | |
-I'd just feel happy about it myself. | 0:18:10 | 0:18:15 | |
-We've all done so well -to reach this level. | 0:18:16 | 0:18:20 | |
-It's a major achievement -for the four of us. | 0:18:20 | 0:18:24 | |
-Congratulations to you, Emma, -for reaching the final. | 0:18:24 | 0:18:28 | |
-As a family and community, -we'll all be supporting you. | 0:18:28 | 0:18:31 | |
-Good luck to you in the Eisteddfod. | 0:18:31 | 0:18:34 | |
-Mam should win Learner of the Year -because she speaks Welsh every day. | 0:18:34 | 0:18:41 | |
-Good luck, Mam! | 0:18:41 | 0:18:43 | |
-Well done, Emma. | 0:18:44 | 0:18:46 | |
-Our third learner lives locally, -in Llangefni on Anglesey. | 0:18:46 | 0:18:51 | |
-Here's Richard Furniss. | 0:18:51 | 0:18:53 | |
-I'm Richard Furniss. -I live in Llangefni, on Anglesey. | 0:18:58 | 0:19:02 | |
-I was born in Oswestry, Shropshire. | 0:19:02 | 0:19:06 | |
-Mam and Dad moved -six weeks before I was born... | 0:19:06 | 0:19:10 | |
-..from Montgomeryshire to Shropshire -because of my father's work. | 0:19:10 | 0:19:14 | |
-I attended school in Shropshire... | 0:19:15 | 0:19:18 | |
-..and I didn't have the chance -to learn Welsh in school. | 0:19:18 | 0:19:22 | |
-None of my family spoke Welsh. | 0:19:22 | 0:19:24 | |
-I've lived on Anglesey -for the past 10 years. | 0:19:29 | 0:19:33 | |
-I went to Bangor University in 2001. | 0:19:33 | 0:19:36 | |
-I stayed in the area... | 0:19:36 | 0:19:38 | |
-..and studied for a second degree -in Bangor. | 0:19:39 | 0:19:42 | |
-I met my wife, well, my girlfriend -at the time, Delyth, in 2007. | 0:19:42 | 0:19:46 | |
-I've stayed here and worked -in the area for the past 10 years. | 0:19:47 | 0:19:52 | |
-I started learning Welsh in 2005... | 0:19:52 | 0:19:55 | |
-..through the departments -in Bangor University. | 0:19:56 | 0:19:59 | |
-I attended a taster session -one night. | 0:20:00 | 0:20:04 | |
-I really enjoyed it and I continued -with the Wlpan course in 2005. | 0:20:06 | 0:20:12 | |
-I have one year left -on the advanced course. | 0:20:12 | 0:20:16 | |
-Llangefni can be a busy town. | 0:20:16 | 0:20:18 | |
-A lot of events are organised here. | 0:20:18 | 0:20:22 | |
-A lot of people are very active -in the area and that's good. | 0:20:25 | 0:20:29 | |
-There's a strong sense -of community here. | 0:20:29 | 0:20:31 | |
-Llangefni is a stronghold -of the Welsh language. | 0:20:32 | 0:20:36 | |
-It's been a great help for me -to live here. | 0:20:36 | 0:20:41 | |
-A lot of people speak Welsh here -and it's fantastic. | 0:20:42 | 0:20:45 | |
-For people wanting to change -the language of their household... | 0:20:46 | 0:20:50 | |
-..as Delyth and I have done -over the years... | 0:20:51 | 0:20:54 | |
-..I'd advise them -to speak only Welsh... | 0:20:54 | 0:20:57 | |
-..for an hour every now and then. | 0:20:57 | 0:20:59 | |
-Speak about what's on TV... | 0:20:59 | 0:21:01 | |
-..or speak Welsh while you're -sitting down to supper... | 0:21:01 | 0:21:05 | |
-..or when you're out for a meal. | 0:21:05 | 0:21:07 | |
-Speak Welsh for an hour -and then progress to two hours. | 0:21:07 | 0:21:12 | |
-Just do the little things, -carry on and try your best. | 0:21:12 | 0:21:17 | |
-People don't judge you -if you make a mistake. | 0:21:18 | 0:21:21 | |
-The best part is giving it a go. | 0:21:21 | 0:21:23 | |
-I've found that people support you -if you're learning Welsh. | 0:21:24 | 0:21:28 | |
-I started learning Welsh... | 0:21:28 | 0:21:32 | |
-..because I wanted to help myself -find work in Wales. | 0:21:32 | 0:21:37 | |
-I wanted something to help me -stand out from the crowd. | 0:21:38 | 0:21:41 | |
-From there, I realised the -importance of the Welsh language... | 0:21:42 | 0:21:47 | |
-..for local people. | 0:21:47 | 0:21:49 | |
-I carried on learning. | 0:21:49 | 0:21:51 | |
-The language is so important to -the history and culture of Wales. | 0:21:52 | 0:21:58 | |
-There's a lot more to the language -than just finding a job. | 0:21:58 | 0:22:02 | |
-Good morning. Are you well? Have you -had a chance to look at the plans? | 0:22:07 | 0:22:12 | |
-I've worked for Egniol since 2008... | 0:22:12 | 0:22:14 | |
-..when I left Bangor University. | 0:22:15 | 0:22:18 | |
-I work as -an environmental consultant. | 0:22:18 | 0:22:21 | |
-I've worked myself up -from the junior level... | 0:22:22 | 0:22:25 | |
-..over the past 10 years. | 0:22:26 | 0:22:30 | |
-A lot of my work colleagues -speak Welsh. | 0:22:30 | 0:22:33 | |
-There are four lads -in my department... | 0:22:33 | 0:22:36 | |
-..they're first-language Welsh. | 0:22:37 | 0:22:39 | |
-They've supported me. It's important -to have Welsh speakers in this area. | 0:22:40 | 0:22:44 | |
-I can go out -and speak Welsh to people. | 0:22:45 | 0:22:47 | |
-The company has an accreditation -with Investors In People. | 0:22:48 | 0:22:52 | |
-They've helped me with funding -to attend Welsh classes... | 0:22:52 | 0:22:57 | |
-..and Welsh events. | 0:22:57 | 0:22:59 | |
-Richard is like a son to me. | 0:23:00 | 0:23:03 | |
-I find it easy to get on with him. | 0:23:03 | 0:23:06 | |
-I have a lot of fun with him and we -support the same football club now! | 0:23:07 | 0:23:12 | |
-He's crossed the border and settled -in a Welsh language stronghold. | 0:23:12 | 0:23:18 | |
-He's worked hard to fit in -with the local language. | 0:23:18 | 0:23:24 | |
-I'm Delyth. | 0:23:24 | 0:23:26 | |
-I'm Richard's wife. -He's a sweet and amiable man. | 0:23:26 | 0:23:31 | |
-He's very determined, -he likes getting his own way. | 0:23:31 | 0:23:35 | |
-He's the type of person who gives -100% to every task he does. | 0:23:35 | 0:23:39 | |
-He can be a little bit competitive. | 0:23:41 | 0:23:43 | |
-I think he's in -the right competition! | 0:23:44 | 0:23:46 | |
-I've helped Richard on his journey -to learn and speak Welsh. | 0:23:47 | 0:23:52 | |
-I've spoken Welsh to him, -helped him with his Welsh homework. | 0:23:52 | 0:23:56 | |
-I've taken him places where he can -socialise in the Welsh language... | 0:23:56 | 0:24:01 | |
-..with my friends and family. | 0:24:01 | 0:24:03 | |
-We've attended Welsh shows, we -watch S4C, we listen to the radio. | 0:24:04 | 0:24:09 | |
-Yes, all kinds of things. | 0:24:09 | 0:24:12 | |
-I decided to enter this year's -Learner of the Year competition... | 0:24:12 | 0:24:16 | |
-..because the National Eisteddfod -was visiting Anglesey. | 0:24:16 | 0:24:20 | |
-I wanted to be involved and prove -to myself how far I'd come... | 0:24:21 | 0:24:28 | |
-..on my journey to speak Welsh. | 0:24:28 | 0:24:30 | |
-To people who want to learn Welsh, -I'd say go for it and keep on going. | 0:24:31 | 0:24:36 | |
-Speak Welsh as often as you can. | 0:24:37 | 0:24:39 | |
-If you make mistakes, -it doesn't matter. | 0:24:40 | 0:24:43 | |
-If you can't remember the correct -Welsh word, it doesn't matter. | 0:24:43 | 0:24:48 | |
-Go for it and just try to keep -the conversation flowing. | 0:24:48 | 0:24:52 | |
-Tell people that you're learning... | 0:24:52 | 0:24:55 | |
-..and don't worry about -the fact that you're learning... | 0:24:55 | 0:24:59 | |
-..or that you can't -say everything properly. | 0:25:00 | 0:25:03 | |
-Keep going and go for it. | 0:25:03 | 0:25:05 | |
-If I was crowned -Learner of the Year this year... | 0:25:05 | 0:25:08 | |
-..it would be a great honour for me. | 0:25:09 | 0:25:11 | |
-It'll show me how far I've come -as a Welsh learner. | 0:25:12 | 0:25:15 | |
-It'd be an achievement for my family -and the people who've supported me. | 0:25:15 | 0:25:21 | |
-It would show how hard -they've worked with me. | 0:25:21 | 0:25:25 | |
-I'd like to inspire more people -to start learning Welsh. | 0:25:25 | 0:25:29 | |
-Well done, Richard. | 0:25:32 | 0:25:34 | |
-After the break, we meet -Daniela Schlick, our third learner. | 0:25:34 | 0:25:39 | |
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-Welcome back to the 2017 Welsh -Learner of the Year competition. | 0:25:52 | 0:25:57 | |
-Let's head to Menai Bridge -to meet Daniela Schlick. | 0:25:57 | 0:26:01 | |
-I'm Dani and I live -in Menai Bridge, Anglesey. | 0:26:10 | 0:26:13 | |
-I'm originally from Germany. | 0:26:13 | 0:26:15 | |
-I moved to Wales two years ago, -to Bangor first... | 0:26:15 | 0:26:19 | |
-..and then Menai Bridge. | 0:26:20 | 0:26:22 | |
-I started learning Welsh -four years ago at a summer school... | 0:26:23 | 0:26:26 | |
-..and then by postal course -for a year. | 0:26:27 | 0:26:29 | |
-I wanted to move here -to be part of the culture... | 0:26:30 | 0:26:33 | |
-..to learn more of the language -and live in a such a beautiful area. | 0:26:34 | 0:26:39 | |
-I'm originally from Saxony -in Germany. | 0:26:41 | 0:26:44 | |
-I lived in Berlin for 15 years. | 0:26:44 | 0:26:47 | |
-Saxony is very similar to Wales. -There are a lot of mountains. | 0:26:47 | 0:26:52 | |
-I enjoy living in Menai Bridge. | 0:26:53 | 0:26:57 | |
-It's a lovely place. | 0:26:57 | 0:26:59 | |
-We have the Menai Straits nearby and -wonderful views of the mountains. | 0:26:59 | 0:27:04 | |
-There are plenty of shops and cafes. | 0:27:04 | 0:27:08 | |
-I hear quite a bit of Welsh -being spoken. | 0:27:08 | 0:27:12 | |
-I'd like to hear more Welsh... | 0:27:12 | 0:27:14 | |
-..but I just take every opportunity -that comes my way. | 0:27:14 | 0:27:19 | |
-I noticed that Wales -was a phonetic language... | 0:27:19 | 0:27:23 | |
-..just like German. | 0:27:24 | 0:27:26 | |
-When I learnt Welsh, people's -responses were so positive. | 0:27:27 | 0:27:31 | |
-Everyone was so surprised -I could speak Welsh, it was great. | 0:27:31 | 0:27:37 | |
-I now attend night classes, -every Tuesday night... | 0:27:37 | 0:27:42 | |
-..in Bangor University. | 0:27:42 | 0:27:45 | |
-I enjoy the classes. -Tuesday night is my special night! | 0:27:45 | 0:27:50 | |
-We're in Palas Print, -a bookshop in Caernarfon. | 0:27:57 | 0:28:00 | |
-I'm here regularly on Saturday -mornings to speak Welsh to people. | 0:28:01 | 0:28:05 | |
-We speak about everything, -it's so natural. | 0:28:05 | 0:28:09 | |
-We also have a cuppa. | 0:28:09 | 0:28:11 | |
-I became friends with Dani -because she attended... | 0:28:11 | 0:28:16 | |
-..the Cuppa & Chat sessions we -organise in the shop on Saturdays... | 0:28:16 | 0:28:20 | |
-..for learners and locals -to meet for a chat and a cuppa... | 0:28:21 | 0:28:25 | |
-..in an inclusive, friendly -and supportive atmosphere. | 0:28:25 | 0:28:30 | |
-It's important for me to socialise -in Welsh to get to know people... | 0:28:34 | 0:28:38 | |
-..have a chat with them, -hear about their lives... | 0:28:39 | 0:28:43 | |
-..and what's important to them. | 0:28:43 | 0:28:45 | |
-It's also an opportunity -to learn more about poetry, music... | 0:28:45 | 0:28:50 | |
-..and all kinds of things. | 0:28:50 | 0:28:52 | |
-It helps me understand -and speak Welsh. | 0:28:53 | 0:28:56 | |
-Dani is great. -She's so enthusiastic. | 0:28:56 | 0:29:00 | |
-I have fun with her when she attends -the Cuppa & Chat sessions. | 0:29:00 | 0:29:05 | |
-She tries to help other people -become part of the conversation. | 0:29:05 | 0:29:11 | |
-She always includes people -in the conversations. | 0:29:11 | 0:29:15 | |
-Her enthusiasm is infectious. | 0:29:15 | 0:29:18 | |
-She likes to have fun -and she's very mischievous. | 0:29:20 | 0:29:26 | |
-Often, when Dani's part -of the Cuppa & Chat sessions... | 0:29:27 | 0:29:31 | |
-..you hear a lot -of people laughing... | 0:29:31 | 0:29:33 | |
-..because she succeeds -in making the whole experience fun. | 0:29:33 | 0:29:37 | |
-Dani has put a great deal of effort -into this... | 0:29:38 | 0:29:41 | |
-..and she's thrown herself -into the task. | 0:29:41 | 0:29:44 | |
-She's made sure that's she's taken -every available opportunity... | 0:29:44 | 0:29:48 | |
-..by joining the Eisteddfod choir. | 0:29:48 | 0:29:51 | |
-She's thrown herself into situations -where she can practise her Welsh. | 0:29:51 | 0:29:56 | |
-Because of that, -her progress has been incredible. | 0:29:57 | 0:30:01 | |
-I don't think -I could have succeeded half as much. | 0:30:01 | 0:30:05 | |
-Her enthusiasm is evident. | 0:30:06 | 0:30:09 | |
-We started a Facebook page -for the Cuppa & Chat sessions... | 0:30:09 | 0:30:13 | |
-..to give everyone an opportunity... | 0:30:13 | 0:30:16 | |
-..to share everything that happened -with the rest of the group. | 0:30:16 | 0:30:21 | |
-It's an opportunity to converse... | 0:30:21 | 0:30:24 | |
-..and organise events -outside the sessions. | 0:30:24 | 0:30:27 | |
-It started slowly -but it's growing gradually. | 0:30:27 | 0:30:30 | |
-It's a great opportunity -to share all kinds of information. | 0:30:31 | 0:30:35 | |
-Winning Learner of the Year, -oh, gosh, would mean so much to me. | 0:30:37 | 0:30:42 | |
-I would be so proud -to win a title like this... | 0:30:42 | 0:30:46 | |
-..after just two years -of living here. | 0:30:46 | 0:30:50 | |
-I'm not sure if that's right, -to be honest. | 0:30:50 | 0:30:53 | |
-I'd be very happy and very proud. | 0:30:53 | 0:30:55 | |
-What I'd like to do -with the title is... | 0:30:59 | 0:31:02 | |
-..maybe what the competition -is all about... | 0:31:02 | 0:31:06 | |
-..I'd just like to show that -it's possible to learn Welsh... | 0:31:06 | 0:31:11 | |
-..it's possible -to speak Welsh fluently... | 0:31:11 | 0:31:14 | |
-..without fear, without worry. | 0:31:14 | 0:31:17 | |
-I'd like to use the publicity -that comes with the title... | 0:31:17 | 0:31:21 | |
-..and show that learning Welsh -is a great thing to do. | 0:31:21 | 0:31:25 | |
-It's a very worthwhile thing to do. | 0:31:25 | 0:31:29 | |
-Learning Welsh -has changed my life a little. | 0:31:31 | 0:31:35 | |
-After starting to learn Welsh... | 0:31:35 | 0:31:38 | |
-..I decided to move to Wales -from Germany, my first home. | 0:31:38 | 0:31:43 | |
-Wales is my home now. | 0:31:43 | 0:31:46 | |
-I changed my home. | 0:31:47 | 0:31:49 | |
-I changed my whole life. | 0:31:49 | 0:31:53 | |
-Learning Welsh has changed my life. | 0:31:53 | 0:31:56 | |
-Well done, Daniela. | 0:32:02 | 0:32:04 | |
-Here are our three judges - -Nia, Jenny and Alun. | 0:32:04 | 0:32:08 | |
-How do you feel? | 0:32:09 | 0:32:10 | |
-How do you feel? - -It's great to be here. | 0:32:10 | 0:32:12 | |
-The weather's good! | 0:32:12 | 0:32:14 | |
-There's no mud here! | 0:32:14 | 0:32:16 | |
-Why did these four impress you -so much in the previous round? | 0:32:17 | 0:32:23 | |
-Why are they in the final? | 0:32:23 | 0:32:25 | |
-They made quite an impression -on the three of us. | 0:32:25 | 0:32:29 | |
-We were searching for learners -who spoke confidently... | 0:32:29 | 0:32:34 | |
-..and spoke very naturally. | 0:32:34 | 0:32:37 | |
-They also had something to offer -in terms of their journey... | 0:32:37 | 0:32:41 | |
-..and desire to inspire others. | 0:32:41 | 0:32:44 | |
-There was great enthusiasm -in their attitude. | 0:32:44 | 0:32:48 | |
-That was very important to us. | 0:32:48 | 0:32:50 | |
-What's going to happen today to push -them a little further along again? | 0:32:50 | 0:32:56 | |
-We're going to ask them more -about their future plans? | 0:32:56 | 0:33:01 | |
-We've seen how well -they've done so far... | 0:33:01 | 0:33:04 | |
-..and we want to see -what the future holds? | 0:33:04 | 0:33:07 | |
-What will winning the title -mean to the winner? | 0:33:08 | 0:33:12 | |
-It's been a pleasure -speaking to each one of them... | 0:33:13 | 0:33:16 | |
-..and seeing how confident they are. | 0:33:16 | 0:33:18 | |
-I think we're looking -for something extra. | 0:33:18 | 0:33:21 | |
-The Learner of the Year -has to be an ambassador. | 0:33:22 | 0:33:25 | |
-Someone who can inspire others -to learn Welsh... | 0:33:25 | 0:33:29 | |
-..and contribute to their community. | 0:33:30 | 0:33:32 | |
-That's what we want to see. | 0:33:33 | 0:33:35 | |
-Join us after the break... | 0:33:36 | 0:33:37 | |
-..when we find out who's won -the Learner of the Year title. | 0:33:37 | 0:33:40 | |
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-Welcome back. | 0:33:53 | 0:33:55 | |
-The interviews with the judges -took place at Melin Llynon. | 0:33:56 | 0:34:00 | |
-Let's see how they got on. | 0:34:00 | 0:34:02 | |
-Hey, Richard. | 0:34:05 | 0:34:07 | |
-I've never seen this windmill, -have you? | 0:34:07 | 0:34:11 | |
-I've seen it -but I've never been here before... | 0:34:11 | 0:34:14 | |
-..and I only live five miles away! | 0:34:14 | 0:34:16 | |
-I don't live far away! -It's beautiful. | 0:34:17 | 0:34:19 | |
-It's lovely. | 0:34:20 | 0:34:21 | |
-Are you going to have -a lovely experience in there today? | 0:34:22 | 0:34:26 | |
-I'm nervous. | 0:34:26 | 0:34:27 | |
-I've been thinking about -what I'll say to the judges... | 0:34:28 | 0:34:31 | |
-..and trying to guess -what they'll ask. | 0:34:31 | 0:34:34 | |
-What about your family's response? | 0:34:34 | 0:34:38 | |
-My family have been very supportive. | 0:34:38 | 0:34:41 | |
-Everything has been excellent, -everyone's been great. | 0:34:41 | 0:34:45 | |
-I've been congratulated at work. -My neighbours have congratulated me. | 0:34:46 | 0:34:51 | |
-They've come over to say well done. | 0:34:51 | 0:34:53 | |
-A lot of my work colleagues -speak Welsh. | 0:34:54 | 0:34:57 | |
-They didn't used to speak Welsh -to me but they do now. | 0:34:57 | 0:35:02 | |
-Already? | 0:35:03 | 0:35:04 | |
-I've received emails from clients -congratulating me. | 0:35:05 | 0:35:11 | |
-We usually send emails in English. -It's been great. | 0:35:11 | 0:35:16 | |
-Emma, you look summery -and glamorous. | 0:35:16 | 0:35:21 | |
-This is Eisteddfod chic. -What happened? | 0:35:21 | 0:35:25 | |
-I was pushing a car out of the mud -in the car park this morning. | 0:35:25 | 0:35:30 | |
-I was in the wrong place -and there were a few splashes. | 0:35:32 | 0:35:36 | |
-As the wheel started spinning... | 0:35:36 | 0:35:38 | |
-Wow, it looks nice. | 0:35:38 | 0:35:40 | |
-It's nice, I've had a lot -of compliments today. | 0:35:40 | 0:35:43 | |
-The Welsh Government wants -a million Welsh speakers by 2050. | 0:35:45 | 0:35:53 | |
-What needs to happen -to realise that target? | 0:35:53 | 0:35:56 | |
-It's important to promote Welsh -in the workplace. | 0:35:57 | 0:36:00 | |
-A lot of people -have done really well... | 0:36:00 | 0:36:03 | |
-..but there needs to be -more effort and more input... | 0:36:03 | 0:36:07 | |
-..to help people learn Welsh... | 0:36:08 | 0:36:12 | |
-..such as courses -in the workplace... | 0:36:12 | 0:36:15 | |
-..or allowing time off -to attend courses. | 0:36:15 | 0:36:18 | |
-It's not always that easy -to attend courses after work. | 0:36:18 | 0:36:24 | |
-If you have family commitments... | 0:36:24 | 0:36:27 | |
-..it's not easy -to attend a night class. | 0:36:27 | 0:36:33 | |
-It can be difficult. | 0:36:33 | 0:36:35 | |
-Welsh in the workplace courses -will go a long way. | 0:36:35 | 0:36:39 | |
-Having understanding employers -would really help. | 0:36:39 | 0:36:43 | |
-I'm a member -of the Monday night Clwb Clebran. | 0:36:49 | 0:36:52 | |
-We contribute every week to a fund. | 0:36:52 | 0:36:55 | |
-From time to time, -we organise events... | 0:36:55 | 0:36:59 | |
-..free of charge, for learners... | 0:36:59 | 0:37:02 | |
-..to try and get an experience -of speaking Welsh outside classes. | 0:37:02 | 0:37:07 | |
-The language outside the classroom -door is a very different world. | 0:37:07 | 0:37:13 | |
-Adult classes lose so many members -after the first year. | 0:37:14 | 0:37:19 | |
-I think we need something -to attract them back. | 0:37:19 | 0:37:23 | |
-I think we need -intense six-month classes. | 0:37:24 | 0:37:29 | |
-If you visit -Greece, Spain or Italy... | 0:37:29 | 0:37:32 | |
-..you learn just enough -of the language to get by. | 0:37:32 | 0:37:40 | |
-What to say in a cafe, -how to ask where the bus is going. | 0:37:41 | 0:37:45 | |
-Useful phrases. | 0:37:45 | 0:37:46 | |
-We shouldn't worry about the grammar -at the beginning... | 0:37:47 | 0:37:50 | |
-..just concentrate -on the simple phrases. | 0:37:50 | 0:37:53 | |
-Those who are still interested -after six months will return... | 0:37:53 | 0:37:57 | |
-..and will study the language -seriously. | 0:37:58 | 0:38:00 | |
-Well, Hugh, how did it go? | 0:38:01 | 0:38:02 | |
-Well, Hugh, how did it go? - -Well, it was a good experience. | 0:38:02 | 0:38:04 | |
-It was less formal than I expected. | 0:38:06 | 0:38:08 | |
-The interview in Oriel Mon -was far more formal... | 0:38:08 | 0:38:13 | |
-..with the judges -sitting behind a table... | 0:38:14 | 0:38:17 | |
-..just as you'd expect -in a job interview. | 0:38:17 | 0:38:20 | |
-It doesn't often happen -in a roundhouse like that. | 0:38:20 | 0:38:23 | |
-Not in the past 3,000 years. | 0:38:25 | 0:38:28 | |
-They were kind to you. | 0:38:30 | 0:38:32 | |
-Oh, yes. The judges are great. | 0:38:32 | 0:38:34 | |
-They're great people. | 0:38:34 | 0:38:36 | |
-What about your friends and family? -How have they responded? | 0:38:37 | 0:38:41 | |
-My friends are bonkers! | 0:38:41 | 0:38:43 | |
-They're so excited. My family don't -appreciate the enormity of it. | 0:38:46 | 0:38:51 | |
-They help me keep my feet -on the ground. | 0:38:51 | 0:38:55 | |
-"OK, yes, well done." | 0:38:55 | 0:38:57 | |
-My friends are all bonkers. | 0:38:58 | 0:39:00 | |
-How have you explained it -to your family? Where are they? | 0:39:00 | 0:39:06 | |
-They're in Germany, in Saxony. | 0:39:06 | 0:39:09 | |
-There's nothing -like the Eisteddfod in Germany. | 0:39:10 | 0:39:12 | |
-There's nothing like a celebration -of learning the country's language. | 0:39:13 | 0:39:17 | |
-That's why -they don't quite understand. | 0:39:17 | 0:39:20 | |
-I was trying to explain what the -Eisteddfod meant to Welsh people... | 0:39:20 | 0:39:25 | |
-..the feelings and the atmosphere. | 0:39:25 | 0:39:28 | |
-They're OK about it but I want -to bring them over one year. | 0:39:28 | 0:39:33 | |
-We'll see, but my friends -are just totally crazy about it. | 0:39:33 | 0:39:37 | |
-Have you visited the maes? | 0:39:39 | 0:39:40 | |
-Have you visited the maes? - -Every day. | 0:39:40 | 0:39:41 | |
-As a Welsh learner, -how does it feel to visit the maes? | 0:39:42 | 0:39:46 | |
-It's fantastic. -The atmosphere is great. | 0:39:46 | 0:39:49 | |
-I know so many people already. | 0:39:49 | 0:39:52 | |
-It's great to meet people -and have a chat. | 0:39:52 | 0:39:55 | |
-For people learning Welsh -for the first time... | 0:39:55 | 0:39:58 | |
-..the Eisteddfod is a great place -to practise. | 0:39:58 | 0:40:02 | |
-Exactly. -It's fantastic talking to everyone. | 0:40:02 | 0:40:05 | |
-Everywhere is open to everyone. -Maes D is a great base camp. | 0:40:06 | 0:40:10 | |
-The National Learning Centre -have launched a new scheme... | 0:40:14 | 0:40:17 | |
-..called Work Welsh. | 0:40:18 | 0:40:19 | |
-Here to talk to me about the scheme -is Efa Gruffudd Jones... | 0:40:19 | 0:40:22 | |
-..Chief Executive of the centre. | 0:40:23 | 0:40:25 | |
-Are you enjoying the Eisteddfod? | 0:40:25 | 0:40:26 | |
-Are you enjoying the Eisteddfod? - -Yes, thanks. | 0:40:26 | 0:40:27 | |
-Tell me more about the scheme. | 0:40:28 | 0:40:30 | |
-This scheme is funded -by the Welsh Government. | 0:40:30 | 0:40:33 | |
-The aim is to help people -learn Welsh in the workplace. | 0:40:34 | 0:40:37 | |
-We're eager for people -to speak Welsh at work... | 0:40:38 | 0:40:42 | |
-..and to provide more services -through the medium of Welsh... | 0:40:43 | 0:40:47 | |
-..by public bodies in Wales -and all kinds of other institutions. | 0:40:47 | 0:40:51 | |
-More opportunities for people -to learn Welsh in the workplace. | 0:40:52 | 0:40:57 | |
-How does it work? | 0:40:57 | 0:40:58 | |
-How does it work? - -In more than one way. | 0:40:58 | 0:41:00 | |
-If you visit our website, -you can find the information. | 0:41:01 | 0:41:04 | |
-We've launched -an online ten-hour course... | 0:41:04 | 0:41:08 | |
-..which includes a simple, -basic course that anyone can use. | 0:41:08 | 0:41:13 | |
-That's great news. | 0:41:13 | 0:41:14 | |
-Secondly, -we're offering five-day courses... | 0:41:15 | 0:41:18 | |
-..to help people increase -their confidence in Welsh. | 0:41:18 | 0:41:22 | |
-Courses have been tailored -for specific workplaces. | 0:41:22 | 0:41:26 | |
-You can leave work for five days -to learn Welsh... | 0:41:26 | 0:41:29 | |
-..and learn how to speak -your workplace Welsh. | 0:41:30 | 0:41:33 | |
-A third part is the opportunity -to learn Welsh intensely. | 0:41:33 | 0:41:39 | |
-It can be a day each week, -a week each month. | 0:41:39 | 0:41:43 | |
-Our aim is to see people taking -three months away from their work... | 0:41:43 | 0:41:48 | |
-..and some of those courses -have already started. | 0:41:48 | 0:41:52 | |
-Where can you access information -about this? | 0:41:52 | 0:41:56 | |
-On the website, -or you can ask your employer. | 0:41:56 | 0:41:59 | |
-We've distributed information -about our courses. | 0:41:59 | 0:42:03 | |
-You can contact us -if you want more information. | 0:42:03 | 0:42:06 | |
-As I said, you can register -for the course on line... | 0:42:06 | 0:42:10 | |
-..from home, on your phone, -on your iPad. | 0:42:11 | 0:42:14 | |
-It will offer an opportunity -to introduce you to Welsh... | 0:42:14 | 0:42:18 | |
-..before you start -more formal lessons. | 0:42:19 | 0:42:22 | |
-It's a great opportunity for people. | 0:42:22 | 0:42:25 | |
-Once a group starts learning -at work, you can grow together. | 0:42:25 | 0:42:29 | |
-All the courses are funded. | 0:42:30 | 0:42:32 | |
-What's great is discovering -who else speaks Welsh at work. | 0:42:32 | 0:42:36 | |
-A community of Welsh learners -can develop at work... | 0:42:36 | 0:42:41 | |
-..they can support one another... | 0:42:42 | 0:42:44 | |
-..and employers can discover -the hidden skills... | 0:42:44 | 0:42:47 | |
-..within their workplaces which will -allow them to offer better services. | 0:42:48 | 0:42:52 | |
-That's the ultimate aim. | 0:42:53 | 0:42:54 | |
-From the maes to Tre-Ysgawen Hall -near Llangefni... | 0:42:56 | 0:43:00 | |
-..for the 2017 -Learner of the Year ceremony. | 0:43:00 | 0:43:04 | |
-If we want to achieve any targets -associated with increasing... | 0:43:04 | 0:43:11 | |
-..the number of people -speaking Welsh... | 0:43:11 | 0:43:15 | |
-..we have to attract -new Welsh speakers. | 0:43:15 | 0:43:19 | |
-It's great to see the progress -that's happening. | 0:43:20 | 0:43:24 | |
-Can I also thank you for the honour -of being one of the judges... | 0:43:29 | 0:43:35 | |
-..in this special competition. | 0:43:35 | 0:43:38 | |
-Nia referred to the year 1983. | 0:43:39 | 0:43:45 | |
-That's when the competition -was held for the first time. | 0:43:45 | 0:43:50 | |
-I had the honour of being one -of the judges in that competition. | 0:43:50 | 0:43:55 | |
-I can see some familiar faces -that are still here... | 0:43:57 | 0:44:00 | |
-..despite the passing of time. | 0:44:01 | 0:44:03 | |
-It was a very close competition, -well and truly. | 0:44:06 | 0:44:11 | |
-There have been many discussions... | 0:44:11 | 0:44:14 | |
-..during the day -and throughout the competition. | 0:44:15 | 0:44:20 | |
-We feel that each finalist, -in their own way... | 0:44:21 | 0:44:26 | |
-..satisfied the criteria -but we have to choose one. | 0:44:26 | 0:44:31 | |
-That's where I'll fall silent. | 0:44:31 | 0:44:34 | |
-I'll transfer the responsibility -to someone... | 0:44:34 | 0:44:38 | |
-..who knows far more -about this competition. | 0:44:38 | 0:44:42 | |
-She won the competition in Newport -in 1988. | 0:44:42 | 0:44:48 | |
-One of the judges, Jenny Pye. | 0:44:49 | 0:44:51 | |
-We're all agreed that -the contribution of one finalist... | 0:44:56 | 0:45:01 | |
-..can transfer the positive messages -to others... | 0:45:01 | 0:45:06 | |
-..in so many different fields. | 0:45:06 | 0:45:09 | |
-In the community, -in work, with the family. | 0:45:09 | 0:45:14 | |
-We've agreed that the winner is... | 0:45:14 | 0:45:17 | |
-..Emma Chappell. | 0:45:17 | 0:45:19 | |
-I want to say thank you to everyone -for being so supportive. | 0:45:35 | 0:45:39 | |
-My tutors, my family, -everyone's been wonderful. | 0:45:40 | 0:45:45 | |
-I'm so happy to reach this stage -and win the title. | 0:45:45 | 0:45:51 | |
-I've shown how serious I am -about the Welsh language! | 0:45:51 | 0:45:55 | |
-Emma Chappell, go, girl! -I'm so happy for you. | 0:45:58 | 0:46:01 | |
-Are you happy? | 0:46:02 | 0:46:03 | |
-Are you happy? - -I'm speechless which is unusual! | 0:46:03 | 0:46:05 | |
-I think you like this. Are you -going to eat your breakfast from it? | 0:46:07 | 0:46:13 | |
-I'll carry it around all the time. | 0:46:13 | 0:46:16 | |
-I had heard about the lucky shoes. | 0:46:17 | 0:46:21 | |
-They evidently worked for you. | 0:46:21 | 0:46:24 | |
-You look fantastic and more -importantly, your Welsh is great. | 0:46:25 | 0:46:31 | |
-I'm so glad you won. -Congratulations. | 0:46:32 | 0:46:34 | |
-Onwards! Celebrating tonight? | 0:46:35 | 0:46:37 | |
-I need to be on the maes -by 8.15am tomorrow. | 0:46:37 | 0:46:41 | |
-I don't think so. -Maybe tomorrow night. | 0:46:42 | 0:46:45 | |
-Congratulations to Emma Chappell, -the 2017 Welsh Learner of the Year. | 0:46:49 | 0:46:56 | |
-Well done indeed. | 0:46:56 | 0:46:58 | |
-If you're learning Welsh, go for it -- you might win next year! | 0:46:59 | 0:47:04 | |
-From the wonderful Anglesey -National Eisteddfod, goodbye. | 0:47:04 | 0:47:08 | |
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