But why? Language supporters all have there reasons for wanting to learn and/or promote the language, but I’m not sure we shout loudly enough about WHY we feel so strongly.
Sure, kids are given a list of ‘reasons’ to learn Welsh, including things like, ‘for more job opportunities’, but if you already see Welsh as irrelevant, then that and other superficial reasons have little weight.
The language must become relevant ‘in real life’, so that speaking can progress beyond the school gates.
My answer to why? Because learning another language enriches your life and opens doors to new cultural experiences. That’s probably a hard sell to a pre-GCSE student, but I’m sure some skilful storyteller/film maker could make a good job of it.