Cymraeg Kids Soak it Up
What is the Project?
Young children learn language easily. They soak it up as a sponge soaks up water.
That’s the Welsh Language Board’s message this month, as the campaign Cymraeg- Kids Soak it Up!
The project is aimed at new and prospective parents and will promote the benefits of bilingualism and the advantages of learning to speak Welsh from an early age.
Where and When?
The project will take place in the following areas – Swansea, the Vale of Glamorgan, Caerphilly, Neath Port Talbot, Newport, Conwy, South Powys, North Powys, Merthyr Tudful, Monmouthshire, Bridgend, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Denbighshire, Flintshire and Wrexham - between 9 February and 6 March this year.
The project is organised by the local Language Initiative (Menter Iaith), which has organised a number of exciting events during February and March to raise awareness of the project. During these events, information will be available about Welsh-medium education and where it’s available locally.
Want to know more?
For further details of events in your local area contact your local Menter Iaith (see Cymraeg Kids Soak it up - Timetable of Events and Useful Contacts on the right hand side of this page)
What is the message of the Cymraeg Kids Soak it Up project?
The best way to learn Welsh is to choose Welsh-medium education
Welsh-medium and bilingual schools can be found in all parts of Wales, and remember – you do not have to be able to speak Welsh yourself for your child to benefit from Welsh-medium education.
Advantages all the way
Mixing and communicating with a wide variety of people and enjoying two cultures
Children who study through the medium of Welsh do just as well if not better in school
Your child's English skills won't suffer at all but will continue to develop
In Wales, being able to speak Welsh and English is a big advantage for young people looking for work
Welsh-medium education from the early years – the best start possible for your child