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0:00:27 > 0:00:32- Hello and welcome to the 2016 - Flintshire Urdd National Eisteddfod.
0:00:32 > 0:00:37- This special programme focuses on - the Welsh Learners' Medal.
0:00:37 > 0:00:40- The competition - has been transformed this year...
0:00:41 > 0:00:45- ..with the emphasis shifting - onto communication in Welsh...
0:00:46 > 0:00:48- ..rather than written work.
0:00:48 > 0:00:52- The age limit was also raised, - from under 19 to under 25 years old.
0:00:52 > 0:00:57- The competitors' journey started - at the Urdd's Glan-llyn site...
0:00:57 > 0:01:01- ..with a day of activities - they wouldn't usually experience.
0:01:01 > 0:01:04- Eleven competitors - were ready for the challenge...
0:01:05 > 0:01:07- ..and they had - quite a lot of talking to do.
0:01:09 > 0:01:13- This year's competition - featured two elements.
0:01:14 > 0:01:16- One was a series of tasks...
0:01:16 > 0:01:18- ..from raft-building to climbing.
0:01:19 > 0:01:25- The emphasis is on the ability - to communicate in Welsh.
0:01:25 > 0:01:30- While climbing and building a raft - may not be everyday activities...
0:01:31 > 0:01:33- ..they are communication situations.
0:01:34 > 0:01:37- They can converse naturally - while having a lot of fun.
0:01:38 > 0:01:41- Hopefully, - it'll be a memorable experience.
0:01:42 > 0:01:44- The top three - at the end of the day...
0:01:45 > 0:01:49- ..will take part in a second day of - competition on the Eisteddfod field.
0:01:58 > 0:02:04- Language consultant Enfys Thomas - and presenter and tutor Nia Parry...
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- ..you are the adjudicators - this year.
0:02:08 > 0:02:11- That isn't an unfamiliar task - for either of you.
0:02:12 > 0:02:13- I've done it once before.
0:02:14 > 0:02:15- Enfys has done it four times.
0:02:15 > 0:02:17- Enfys has done it four times.- - This is the fourth time.
0:02:17 > 0:02:20- I remember getting - a mountain of paperwork beforehand.
0:02:21 > 0:02:25- No photos, nothing. - You don't feel that you know them.
0:02:25 > 0:02:29- This time, we got a memory stick - with videos of them all.
0:02:29 > 0:02:34- Technology makes it so easy nowadays - to make a video on your phone.
0:02:34 > 0:02:38- You felt how naturally, - how easily, Welsh came to them.
0:02:38 > 0:02:41- I see myself as Welsh...
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- ..so I want to speak - my country's language.
0:02:45 > 0:02:51- I'm the first person - in my family to learn Welsh...
0:02:51 > 0:02:55- ..and to speak Welsh with friends.
0:02:56 > 0:02:58- The three years - I've been in Wales...
0:02:58 > 0:03:01- ..have been the best three years - of my life.
0:03:02 > 0:03:05- Today, when the first group - came out of the car...
0:03:05 > 0:03:09- ..I was saying, "Hiya, Matt!" and - they were thinking, "Who's this?!"
0:03:09 > 0:03:12- I felt as if I knew them - before coming here.
0:03:12 > 0:03:14- It's a fine morning - here at Glan-llyn.
0:03:15 > 0:03:17- Good morning!
0:03:17 > 0:03:18- Good morning!- - Good morning!
0:03:18 > 0:03:19- Thank you!
0:03:19 > 0:03:23- The most important thing - about the new pattern...
0:03:23 > 0:03:26- ..is that they get - to meet each other.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- They get to socialize - and will hopefully stay in touch.
0:03:32 > 0:03:36- Some are from Cardiff, - from Bethesda, from Wrexham.
0:03:37 > 0:03:40- Megan likes Bangor.
0:03:42 > 0:03:43- Yay!
0:03:45 > 0:03:48- When he was little, - he wanted to be a spaceman.
0:03:48 > 0:03:50- He likes rugby...
0:03:50 > 0:03:54- ..but I don't see - how rugby is better than football.
0:03:56 > 0:03:59- She has a horse, a dog and a budgie.
0:03:59 > 0:04:02- Lots of animals.
0:04:02 > 0:04:05- What exactly - will you be looking for?
0:04:05 > 0:04:11- We're looking for naturalness, - fluency and confidence.
0:04:11 > 0:04:16- It's important to express oneself - comfortably and fluently.
0:04:17 > 0:04:20- Initially, we'll split - into three groups.
0:04:20 > 0:04:25- In a rota, the three groups - will do different activities.
0:04:26 > 0:04:30- Group one is Bradley, - Gareth, Megan and Hannah.
0:04:31 > 0:04:35- Group two is Charlotte, Francesca, - Hannah Riley and Emma.
0:04:36 > 0:04:39- Group three - is Matthew, Hugh and Katie.
0:04:40 > 0:04:41- OK?
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- One of the challenges the learners - faced was orienteering.
0:04:48 > 0:04:51- Katie explains - the task they faced.
0:04:52 > 0:04:55- I have a map - showing different points.
0:04:55 > 0:05:01- As a group, we have to find - the different points...
0:05:01 > 0:05:04- ..around Glan-llyn.
0:05:07 > 0:05:11- There's a code in a box - when we find them.
0:05:12 > 0:05:14- There's a word in each box.
0:05:14 > 0:05:19- For example, in box 1 - is the word 'difficult'.
0:05:19 > 0:05:22- We write the word - on a piece of paper.
0:05:22 > 0:05:28- After we find every box, - we'll have eight words.
0:05:28 > 0:05:34- The team then has to form a sentence - using all those words.
0:05:38 > 0:05:40- I will be fitter after this.
0:05:45 > 0:05:46- Hello, I'm Hugh.
0:05:47 > 0:05:50- I'm 17 and I live in Cardiff - with my mother.
0:05:51 > 0:05:56- I'm studying Welsh, - History and Mathematics...
0:05:56 > 0:05:58- ..at Cardiff High School.
0:06:00 > 0:06:03- I'd like to speak Welsh - with my friends.
0:06:04 > 0:06:07- But I'd also like, perhaps...
0:06:08 > 0:06:11- ..to work in Welsh and in Wales.
0:06:12 > 0:06:14- Maybe in the Senedd, - but I'm not sure.
0:06:16 > 0:06:20- The climbing wall was - the first challenge for Group Two...
0:06:20 > 0:06:24- ..Charlotte, Francesca, - Hannah and Emma.
0:06:24 > 0:06:26- Can they reach the top?
0:06:26 > 0:06:29- If they manage - to put the safety gear on!
0:06:29 > 0:06:31- Who's going first?
0:06:32 > 0:06:34- I'm Hannah.
0:06:34 > 0:06:40- I'm 15 years old - and I go to Argoed High School.
0:06:40 > 0:06:43- In my spare time, I enjoy dancing.
0:06:44 > 0:06:49- It's a lot of fun and I get - to socialize with my friends.
0:06:49 > 0:06:51- What do you see, Hannah?
0:06:52 > 0:06:53- Swimming pool.
0:06:54 > 0:06:57- I enjoy speaking Welsh - all the time...
0:06:58 > 0:07:00- ..because, in my opinion...
0:07:00 > 0:07:04- ..it gives me new experiences - all the time.
0:07:08 > 0:07:09- I'm Charlotte.
0:07:09 > 0:07:13- I'm 17 years old and I live - with my family in Broughton.
0:07:14 > 0:07:16- I go to Castell Alun High School.
0:07:17 > 0:07:18- Right, Charlotte. What can you see?
0:07:18 > 0:07:20- Right, Charlotte. What can you see?- - Is it 'defaid'?
0:07:20 > 0:07:21- Yes, sheep!
0:07:21 > 0:07:23- What colour are the sheep?
0:07:23 > 0:07:24- What colour are the sheep?- - White.
0:07:26 > 0:07:27- If people climb a wall...
0:07:28 > 0:07:31- ..and try to help each other - reach the top...
0:07:31 > 0:07:35- ..they'll use language - instinctively and naturally...
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- ..without overthinking it.
0:07:38 > 0:07:40- They use it for a purpose.
0:07:40 > 0:07:44- Psychologically, - when you learn a language...
0:07:44 > 0:07:47- ..if you concentrate on, say, - climbing a wall...
0:07:47 > 0:07:51- ..the Welsh comes out - almost subconsciously...
0:07:51 > 0:07:53- ..without you overthinking it.
0:07:55 > 0:08:01- I'm Emma and I study Welsh, - History and Science...
0:08:01 > 0:08:03- ..at Argoed High School.
0:08:03 > 0:08:07- I dance every week, like Strictly.
0:08:09 > 0:08:15- I'm learning Welsh because - I'd like to work in a hospital.
0:08:15 > 0:08:19- If children are ill...
0:08:19 > 0:08:24- ..it would help - if I spoke Welsh to them.
0:08:24 > 0:08:25- Thank you.
0:08:29 > 0:08:34- Next to try the orienteering were - Bradley, Gareth, Megan and Hannah.
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- One leader came to the fore.
0:08:40 > 0:08:44- I moved to Wales three years ago - from Banbury in England.
0:08:44 > 0:08:47- There's no Welsh whatsoever there.
0:08:48 > 0:08:51- I moved here - without a word of Welsh.
0:08:51 > 0:08:55- I spent a week - at Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen.
0:08:55 > 0:08:59- I was told I'd spend eight weeks - at a language centre.
0:08:59 > 0:09:02- I thought, "No way - will I learn Welsh in eight weeks".
0:09:03 > 0:09:05- It just sort of happened.
0:09:05 > 0:09:07- With friends and so on, - it was so easy.
0:09:08 > 0:09:10- This feels like a TV programme!
0:09:12 > 0:09:16- I've become - a lot more self-confident.
0:09:16 > 0:09:19- I feel as if I've grown into myself - in Wales.
0:09:19 > 0:09:24- I really feel that I've spent - my whole life waiting to come here.
0:09:24 > 0:09:28- Just waiting to take this step - to grow into myself.
0:09:29 > 0:09:32- The group then moved on - to the climbing wall.
0:09:32 > 0:09:36- Bradley was first - to face the challenge.
0:09:37 > 0:09:41- I'm Bradley and I attend - Ysgol John Bright in Llandudno.
0:09:41 > 0:09:43- I see myself as a Welshman.
0:09:43 > 0:09:48- Even though English - is my first language...
0:09:48 > 0:09:52- ..I think that Welsh is my language.
0:09:53 > 0:09:56- You know, my native language, - as a Welshman.
0:09:58 > 0:10:00- I'm proud to learn Welsh...
0:10:00 > 0:10:04- ..and I'm proud to use my Welsh - every chance I get, really.
0:10:05 > 0:10:09- I'm Gareth - from Ysgol John Bright, Llandudno.
0:10:09 > 0:10:12- It was good to speak Welsh - with new people.
0:10:12 > 0:10:17- I've been looking for an opportunity - to speak more Welsh in my life.
0:10:18 > 0:10:19- Don't you want to go higher?
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- Don't you want to go higher?- - Um, no!
0:10:24 > 0:10:25- OK, fine.
0:10:25 > 0:10:30- I've climbed the climbing wall, - which I've never done before.
0:10:30 > 0:10:33- It was fun, - and I want to do it again.
0:10:33 > 0:10:34- Are you afraid of heights?
0:10:34 > 0:10:35- Are you afraid of heights?- - Yes.
0:10:37 > 0:10:40- I got an unconditional offer...
0:10:40 > 0:10:44- ..to study Finance - at Lancaster University.
0:10:45 > 0:10:49- I had just finished school in May.
0:10:49 > 0:10:54- I went to the Urdd Eisteddfod for - the day, never having been before.
0:10:54 > 0:10:59- I got this feeling and changed - my mind and wanted to study Welsh.
0:10:59 > 0:11:01- I just decided to study Welsh.
0:11:05 > 0:11:06- I don't like this!
0:11:07 > 0:11:10- I've always loved - the Welsh language...
0:11:11 > 0:11:12- ..and learning it.
0:11:12 > 0:11:16- I really wanted to live my life - through the medium of Welsh.
0:11:19 > 0:11:20- Good afternoon.
0:11:20 > 0:11:21- Good afternoon.- - Good afternoon.
0:11:22 > 0:11:25- Your next task is to build a raft.
0:11:29 > 0:11:33- My name's Francesca and I'm 16.
0:11:33 > 0:11:38- I live in Treuddyn with my family - and go to Castell Alun High School.
0:11:38 > 0:11:43- I'm studying Welsh, History - and English at A Level.
0:11:50 > 0:11:52- Before you go on the water...
0:11:53 > 0:11:56- ..you'll need a life jacket - and a helmet.
0:11:56 > 0:11:58- Let's go.
0:12:04 > 0:12:05- Watch the drop there.
0:12:06 > 0:12:07- Yes, there you are.
0:12:09 > 0:12:11- That's the drop!
0:12:12 > 0:12:13- Sit there.
0:12:14 > 0:12:15- Well...
0:12:16 > 0:12:18- My family is English...
0:12:19 > 0:12:20- ..unfortunately!
0:12:20 > 0:12:21- No, no!
0:12:24 > 0:12:30- Many people, like my English - friends, see me as English.
0:12:30 > 0:12:32- Now that I'm studying Welsh...
0:12:33 > 0:12:38- ..I hope they see me as Welsh...
0:12:39 > 0:12:41- ..because I feel Welsh.
0:12:44 > 0:12:47- I want you to paddle - as far as you can that way!
0:12:51 > 0:12:52- Afraid!
0:12:53 > 0:12:55- I enjoyed building the raft most.
0:12:57 > 0:12:58- You didn't fall in?
0:12:59 > 0:13:00- No, I didn't.
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- I'm sure it's cold.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04- My feet are wet, but that's all.
0:13:04 > 0:13:05- What do you see?
0:13:05 > 0:13:07- What do you see?- - Water!
0:13:09 > 0:13:12- Seeing the standard - of these young people...
0:13:12 > 0:13:14- ..must be heartening for you both.
0:13:15 > 0:13:18- It's been an enormous privilege.
0:13:18 > 0:13:22- I'm grateful to every one of them - for learning the language.
0:13:23 > 0:13:27- It shows maturity on their behalf...
0:13:27 > 0:13:32- ..that they feel the need to be part - of the society in which they live.
0:13:32 > 0:13:37- They will then enhance that society.
0:13:38 > 0:13:39- Have you enjoyed today?
0:13:39 > 0:13:40- Very good!
0:13:41 > 0:13:42- Thumbs up, lots of fun!
0:13:42 > 0:13:44- Very good, thank you.
0:13:47 > 0:13:51- Eleven passionate - and enthusiastic competitors there.
0:13:52 > 0:13:54- We'll take a short break now.
0:13:54 > 0:13:58- Come back to find out which three - went on to the next round...
0:13:59 > 0:14:02- ..and who won - the Welsh Learners' Medal...
0:14:02 > 0:14:05- ..at the 2016 Flintshire - Urdd Eisteddfod.
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0:14:19 > 0:14:24- Welcome back to the 2016 - Flintshire Urdd National Eisteddfod.
0:14:24 > 0:14:28- In part one, - we saw eleven competitors...
0:14:28 > 0:14:32- ..having a whale of a time - at the Urdd's Glan-llyn site.
0:14:32 > 0:14:36- After a hard day of activities, - they had to be whittled down.
0:14:36 > 0:14:39- Only three could go on - to the next round.
0:14:40 > 0:14:45- Before the day draws to a close, - can I thank you all for today?
0:14:45 > 0:14:48- You've been an inspiration to us.
0:14:49 > 0:14:52- I've been close to tears - so many times today...
0:14:53 > 0:14:55- ..because you fill me with pride.
0:14:56 > 0:14:58- I think you're all fantastic.
0:15:03 > 0:15:06- I'll now hand over to Nia...
0:15:06 > 0:15:12- ..to reveal who's going to round two - at the Urdd Eisteddfod in Flint.
0:15:14 > 0:15:15- Aargh!
0:15:15 > 0:15:17- I don't want to do this!
0:15:18 > 0:15:24- The three finalists for the Welsh - Learners' Medal competition...
0:15:26 > 0:15:30- ..are Megan Elias - - congratulations...
0:15:37 > 0:15:41- ..Hannah Eve Cook - - huge congratulations...
0:15:47 > 0:15:48- ..and, finally...
0:15:50 > 0:15:54- ..Bradley Jones - congratulations.
0:15:58 > 0:16:01- Bradley, Megan and Hannah - made the final...
0:16:02 > 0:16:04- ..of the competition...
0:16:05 > 0:16:07- ..held on Tuesday at the Eisteddfod.
0:16:07 > 0:16:11- They faced - a busy morning of challenges.
0:16:11 > 0:16:13- Let's see how they got on.
0:16:20 > 0:16:23- Welcome - to the Flintshire Urdd Eisteddfod...
0:16:24 > 0:16:26- ..and to the Learners' Medal final.
0:16:26 > 0:16:27- Are you alright?
0:16:27 > 0:16:28- Are you alright?- - A bit nervous.
0:16:29 > 0:16:32- The first task is to help out - at the Welcome Pavilion.
0:16:33 > 0:16:34- Are you all ready?
0:16:34 > 0:16:35- Yes.
0:16:35 > 0:16:37- Yes.- - Off we go.
0:16:40 > 0:16:41- Do you want a map?
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- We've been working - in the Welcome Pavilion...
0:16:46 > 0:16:49- ..giving out maps - and welcoming people.
0:16:49 > 0:16:51- Would you like a map?
0:16:52 > 0:16:54- I'm really excited to be here.
0:16:54 > 0:16:57- I've looked forward to it - for months...
0:16:57 > 0:17:00- ..and I can't believe - that the big day's here.
0:17:01 > 0:17:04- Just go down there, - then carry straight on.
0:17:05 > 0:17:07- Did you go to Glan-llyn?
0:17:07 > 0:17:08- Yes.
0:17:08 > 0:17:10- Was it a good experience?
0:17:10 > 0:17:11- Yes, I enjoyed it.
0:17:11 > 0:17:12- Did you make new friends?
0:17:12 > 0:17:14- Did you make new friends?- - Yes.
0:17:14 > 0:17:16- Hello! Do you want a map?
0:17:16 > 0:17:17- I'm fine, thank you.
0:17:17 > 0:17:18- Are you competing?
0:17:18 > 0:17:19- Are you competing?- - Yes, now!
0:17:20 > 0:17:21- Now?
0:17:21 > 0:17:22- Yes. I'm helping out here.
0:17:22 > 0:17:23- Yes. I'm helping out here.- - Congratulations.
0:17:27 > 0:17:32- After meeting them at Glan-llyn, - it's nice to recall how they were...
0:17:32 > 0:17:36- ..and seeing how they react - in such a natural situation.
0:17:37 > 0:17:41- It's great to see them thinking on - their feet in their second language.
0:17:41 > 0:17:45- There are three of us left. - We don't want to fall out.
0:17:45 > 0:17:46- It's anyone's game now.
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- We'll see what happens.
0:17:52 > 0:17:56- After the Welcome Pavilion - came the trio's biggest challenge...
0:17:57 > 0:18:01- ..presenting the guest speakers - at the press conference.
0:18:03 > 0:18:04- Good morning.
0:18:05 > 0:18:08- The person I'm presenting - is Nic Parry.
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- Many will know Nic for his work - as a football commentator on Sgorio.
0:18:15 > 0:18:21- I was nervous before starting, - but I was fine once I was on stage.
0:18:21 > 0:18:24- I got mixed up between - Welsh and English.
0:18:25 > 0:18:28- I spoke English - with Welsh words dropped in!
0:18:28 > 0:18:31- That can happen - when you're nervous.
0:18:32 > 0:18:35- Recently, he was admitted - into the Gorsedd...
0:18:35 > 0:18:38- ..under the bardic name - Niclas y Llais.
0:18:38 > 0:18:41- So, here's Nic. Thank you.
0:18:49 > 0:18:52- I'd like to present - Wynne Melville Jones.
0:18:52 > 0:18:55- 2016 has been a big year in Wales.
0:18:56 > 0:19:00- One of the country's big characters - is celebrating his 40th birthday.
0:19:00 > 0:19:02- Yes, Mistar Urdd.
0:19:02 > 0:19:05- We must thank Wynne Melville Jones - for bringing us Mistar Urdd.
0:19:06 > 0:19:11- I was nervous because the man I was - presenting was right in front of me.
0:19:11 > 0:19:13- I didn't want to get it wrong.
0:19:13 > 0:19:16- He's done so much - for the Eisteddfod.
0:19:16 > 0:19:19- The least I could do - was introduce him properly.
0:19:22 > 0:19:24- Thank you very much.
0:19:24 > 0:19:27- I'm presenting Jeremy Griffiths.
0:19:28 > 0:19:32- I was nervous because Jeremy - Griffiths is an important figure.
0:19:33 > 0:19:34- He's a special man.
0:19:34 > 0:19:38- Being nervous - can affect the way I speak.
0:19:39 > 0:19:41- He has raised a huge sum of money...
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- ..towards this year's - Flintshire Urdd Eisteddfod.
0:19:45 > 0:19:50- He has taken part in numerous - activities over recent years.
0:19:50 > 0:19:55- A competitive situation - always makes a person nervous.
0:19:55 > 0:19:59- But you need some nerves - to make the adrenalin run...
0:19:59 > 0:20:00- ..otherwise it's flat.
0:20:01 > 0:20:03- I think - they're enjoying it immensely.
0:20:04 > 0:20:06- Here's Jeremy Griffiths.
0:20:09 > 0:20:13- It was OK. I was nervous, - but I think it went OK.
0:20:13 > 0:20:18- Next, we're going to Y Cwtsh - to be interviewed and to relax!
0:20:18 > 0:20:21- To Y Cwtsh for an informal chat.
0:20:21 > 0:20:25- One last chance to make - an impression on the adjudicators.
0:20:26 > 0:20:31- Do you hope to get more chances - to use your Welsh from day to day?
0:20:31 > 0:20:35- I live in the JMJ student hall, - so everyone speaks Welsh.
0:20:35 > 0:20:39- The lecturers speak Welsh - - everyone at the university.
0:20:39 > 0:20:42- Bangor is quite a Welsh place...
0:20:42 > 0:20:44- ..so I speak Welsh every day.
0:20:45 > 0:20:46- I want to use my Welsh.
0:20:47 > 0:20:51- I've noted on my accommodation forms - that I want a Welsh hall.
0:20:51 > 0:20:54- I can mix with learners - and native Welsh speakers.
0:20:54 > 0:20:57- I'd like to be a lawyer eventually.
0:20:57 > 0:21:01- That's a good opportunity to mix - with Welsh and English speakers.
0:21:02 > 0:21:06- I hope to go on to the sixth form - next year to study Welsh at A Level.
0:21:07 > 0:21:09- I want to use Welsh in the future.
0:21:09 > 0:21:12- I never want to move away - from Wales.
0:21:13 > 0:21:16- Bradley, Megan and Hannah, - good luck to you all.
0:21:16 > 0:21:20- We look forward to hearing - the result this afternoon.
0:21:20 > 0:21:25- With the competing at an end, - it was time to go to the pavilion...
0:21:25 > 0:21:29- ..to find out who had won - this year's Learners' Medal.
0:21:30 > 0:21:32- We as adjudicators...
0:21:32 > 0:21:37- ..greatly welcome - the changes to this competition.
0:21:38 > 0:21:42- The three finalists - for the Welsh Learners' Medal are...
0:21:42 > 0:21:45- ..Megan Elias, Bangor University...
0:21:46 > 0:21:49- ..Hannah Eve Cook, - Ysgol Dyffryn Ogwen...
0:21:50 > 0:21:53- ..and Bradley Jones, - Ysgol John Bright.
0:21:54 > 0:21:59- I can announce that the person - who will be called upon to stand...
0:21:59 > 0:22:02- ..to the sound of the fanfare - is Megan Elias.
0:22:26 > 0:22:28- Congratulations to you, Megan.
0:22:28 > 0:22:29- Congratulations to you, Megan.- - Thank you.
0:22:29 > 0:22:33- How did it feel - to stand up during that ceremony?
0:22:33 > 0:22:34- Nervous!
0:22:35 > 0:22:36- I was crying.
0:22:37 > 0:22:40- I saw you in tears, - and I almost was too.
0:22:40 > 0:22:42- Everyone cried, but I enjoyed it.
0:22:43 > 0:22:44- What's next for you?
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- I've got a year left at Bangor - before I graduate.
0:22:48 > 0:22:50- I hope to work - for the Urdd afterwards.
0:22:51 > 0:22:52- Is that the aim?
0:22:52 > 0:22:53- Is that the aim?- - Yes.
0:22:53 > 0:22:57- If someone watching at home - is considering learning Welsh...
0:22:58 > 0:23:02- ..and is maybe not so confident, - what's your advice to them?
0:23:02 > 0:23:04- I'd tell them to go for it.
0:23:04 > 0:23:06- It's totally worth it.
0:23:06 > 0:23:09- Everyone's supportive, - as Welsh speakers.
0:23:09 > 0:23:11- Don't worry if you make mistakes.
0:23:12 > 0:23:17- The fact that you have an interest - in the language is incredible.
0:23:19 > 0:23:20- And that's it.
0:23:20 > 0:23:25- Congratulations to Megan Elias, - winner of the Learners' Medal...
0:23:25 > 0:23:28- ..at the 2016 Flintshire - Urdd National Eisteddfod.
0:23:29 > 0:23:33- I hope you enjoyed the programme - and got the same thrill as I did...
0:23:33 > 0:23:38- ..from the standard and enthusiasm - of all the competitors this year.
0:23:38 > 0:23:41- From me, thanks for your company - and goodbye.
0:23:56 > 0:23:58- S4C Subtitles by Testun Cyf.