Future of the Welsh Language - Pessimism

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Euryn Ogwen Williams sees no future for Welsh.

A pessimistic view of the future for the Welsh language by the language adviser Euryn Ogwen Williams, ending with a personal view from Huw Edwards.
From: The Story of Welsh Future Tense
First broadcast : 12 February 2003

Teachers' notes

Age Group : 11-14,14-16

Subject : History

Topic : Twentieth century world

Keywords : Culture and beliefs, history of the Welsh language

Notes : This clip could be used to support a study of the Welsh language. Explore the reasons for Euryn Ogwen Williams' belief that the Welsh language will not survive as a natural spoken language. How would an optimist respond to Williams? Use as stimulus for a classroom discussion.

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