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My surname may be Davies but I have to admit that I'm a bit of a stranger to the Welsh language.
So I find the press conferences at the Royal Welsh Show really interesting - as they tend to be conducted in both Welsh and English.
It's nice to know that there are so many Welsh speakers around. The only problem is that any briefings do take twice as long as normal...
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Although only around 20% of the Welsh population as a whole speak Welsh, I'd say the % o farmwer in Wales who speak Welsh and as 1st language is 70%+.
Appart fro my dads brother, everyone from both sides of my family are farmers, and when I went to market with my dad and uncles in Denbigh (now Ruthin) I couldn't believe it when a farmer spoke English - I didn't think it was possible. Even now when I watch Countryfile on telly and they interview farmers from England (who speak Englsih naturally) it still doesnt seem right!
So be greaful the press confrence was in English as well, it was for your benfit ;-)
Comment left on August 17, 2007 1:42 PM
Posted on August 17, 2007 13:42
I was very grateful they did them in English!
Comment left on August 17, 2007 4:46 PM
Posted on August 17, 2007 16:46