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There is a pattern happening across Wales where traditional Welsh names are being replaced with English ones. Andy is traveling across the country to find out what this means for the welsh culture and the future of the language.

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Sources 🔗
https://www.gov.wales/welsh-language-...
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https://acen.co.uk/welsh-place-names-2/
https://snowdonia.gov.wales/discover/...
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/nort...
https://www.babbel.com/en/magazine/ce...
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0:00 - Welsh places names are being replaced
1:16 - Reconnecting with Wales
2:12 - Sponsorship
3:32 - The difference between Wales & England
4:33 - The Welsh language is awesome
6:13 - Welsh place names tell a story
6:44 - The Legend of Gelert the Dog
7:58 - The relationship between England & Wales
9:13 - The preservation of the Welsh language
10:15 - The language is still in decline, but why?
11:20 - The reason Welsh place names are being lost
12:27 - These new names are kinda dumb...
13:54 - Why Welsh language is so unique
15:16 - The plan to reach 1 million Welsh speakers
17:24 - Why regional language are important
18:09 - How to say: Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch

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