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The Welsh Language Act 1993, gives Welsh equal status with English in the public sector in Wales and the teaching of both languages is compulsory in all schools up to the age of 16. | The Welsh Language Act 1993, gives Welsh equal status with English in the public sector in Wales and the teaching of both languages is compulsory in all schools up to the age of 16. | ||
Wales has one television channel, S4C (Sianel 4 Cymru), and one radio station, BBC Radio Cymru, broadcasting in the Welsh language. | Wales has one television channel, [http://www.s4c.co.uk/ S4C (Sianel 4 Cymru)], and one radio station, [http://www.bbc.co.uk/cymru/radiocymru/ BBC Radio Cymru], broadcasting in the Welsh language. | ||
Although most Welsh records are written in English, understanding some basic elements of the Welsh language can help you with your research. Do not, however, rely on a translation of a record made by using a dictionary. Get help from someone who knows the language. | Although most Welsh records are written in English, understanding some basic elements of the Welsh language can help you with your research. Do not, however, rely on a translation of a record made by using a dictionary. Get help from someone who knows the language. | ||
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*http://www.britannia.com/celtic/wales/language.html | *http://www.britannia.com/celtic/wales/language.html | ||
*http://www.walesindex.co.uk/pages/483.html | *http://www.walesindex.co.uk/pages/483.html | ||
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[[Category:Wales]] | [[Category:Wales]] | ||