The Welsh language is a Celtic language native to Wales and the Chubut Province in Argentina. It's one of the oldest languages in Europe, with roots dating back over 1,500 years.
Think of the Welsh language as an antique piece of furniture passed down through generations. Just like how this furniture carries history and stories from each generation, the Welsh language carries centuries of cultural heritage and identity.
Celtic Languages: These are a group of languages descended from Proto-Celtic, or "Common Celtic"; they were spoken across much of Europe and Asia Minor in the 1st millennium BC.
Endangered Languages: These are languages that are at risk of falling out of use, generally because it has few surviving speakers. If it loses all its native speakers, it becomes an extinct language.
Bilingualism: This is the ability to speak two languages fluently. In Wales, many people are bilingual in both Welsh and English.
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