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1 Warm up

Read the questions below and try to choose the correct answer.

1. Which country does Wales border?

a. England b. Scotland c. Northern Ireland

2. What is the population of Wales?

a. about 1.5 million b. over 3 million c. over 5 million

3. Who is the patron saint of Wales?

a. Saint Andrew b. Saint David c. Saint George

4. The Welsh language is ...

a. no longer actively used.

b. spoken by only around 2,000 people.
c. spoken by a large number of people today and taught in schools.

5. The Welsh flag is ...

a. green and red with a gold dragon.

b. green and white with a red dragon.
c. blue and white with a red dragon

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2 Visual guide

First, look at the pictures which show some famous Welsh landmarks.

1. Harlech Castle 2. Portmeiron Village 3. Electric Cliff Railway

4. the Quay house 5. Great Orme Tramway 6. Yr Wyddfa

7. Principality Stadium 8. Blaenavon Ironworks 9. "58 characters"

Now, match the names to their descriptions:

1. Yr Wyddfa a. a 1,085-metre high mountain (Mount Snowdon) with a cafe at the

top!
2. Harlech Castle b. a castle built in the Middle Ages; one of Wales’s UNESCO World
Heritage Sites
3. Great Orme Tramway c. a large village with the longest place name in Europe -
Llanfairpwllgwyngyllgogerychwyrndrobwllllantysiliogogogoch
4. "58 characters" d. an Italian-themed village with brightly coloured architecture

5. Portmeiron Village
6. Electric Cliff Railway
7. Principality Stadium
8. the Quay house
9. Blaenavon Ironworks
e. a tiny building in Conwy measuring 3.05m x 1.83m, making it the
smallest house in Britain
f. a venue place in the centre of Cardiff which hosts Wales’s home
rugby matches
g. a Victorian railway on which you can enjoy panoramic views while
travelling at 4 miles per hour (in Aberystwyth)
h. part of a UNESCO world site where you can learn about Wales’s
industrial history
i. the only cable-pulled tramway operating on UK’s public roads

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3 Focus on vocabulary

Part A: Match the vocabulary to the definitions:

1. undeniably (adv) a. a person who doesn’t drink alcohol

2. clicheé b. a phrase used so often that it no longer has much meaning

3. myriad (adj) c. a strong feeling of wanting something

4. rugged (adj) d. extremely large in number

5. spring up (phr. verb) e. having had so much of something that you do not need anymore

6. teetotaller (n) f. in a way that is true or certain and cannot be denied

7. longing (n) g. (of the landscape) not level or smooth, usually having rocks instead
of trees
8. sated (adj) h. to appear or develop suddenly

Part B: Now use a word from the same family as the word in brackets to fill the gaps in the following
sentences:

1. The of some parts of the British countryside can make them challenging to
explore. (rugged)
2. If you’ve rented a car, or are but enjoy the taste of beer, you may like to visit
Wales’s alcohol-free brewery! (teetotaller)
3. I’ve to visit Wales ever since I saw pictures of it online a few years ago. (longing)
4. Although descriptions of beautiful Welsh landscapes can sound , most of them
are true! (cliché)
5. A Christmas market suddenly when I was visiting Cardiff in November last year.
(spring up)
6. If you enjoy an adrenalin rush, your need for adventure by skydiving over the
Gower peninsula! (sated)
7. There is a of sights to see and things to do in Wales; where will you start? (myriad)
8. The quality of Wales’s performance in that rugby match was . (undeniably)

Now answer the following questions.

1. What is the most common cliché you’ve heard about in books and movies? Do you skip ahead of
boring parts?
2. Do young people in your country often drink too much or are they mostly teetotal?
3. What is it that you long for from the time of your teenage years?

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4 Listening for general information

You are going to watch the first part of a video (00:00-00:38) about visiting Wales. Read the questions
below then answer them.

1. What cliché is mentioned at the start of the video?

2. What evidence do we hear that this cliché is true for Wales?

5 Listening comprehension

Read the sentences and decide if they are true, false or not given. Watch the second part of the video
and check your answers.

1. A single 870-mile long coastal path was created in Wales in 2012.

2. The narrator thinks Snowdonia looks best in summer.
3. There are castles in or near most well-known Welsh towns.
4. A lot of beer is transported to Wales from England.
5. Wales experiences the least rain in July and August.
6. The narrator believes you may experience hiraeth when you get back from Wales.

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6 Focus on vocabulary

Part A: Match the vocabulary to the definitions:

1. descendants a. a design or picture that represents a country or an organization

2. folklore b. a dish of meat and/or vegetables cooked slowly in liquid

3. emblem c. a person’s children, grandchildren and future generations

4. faithful d. associated with a people from western Europe who settled in

ancient Britain before the Romans
5. Celtic e. happen or appear for the first time

6. substantial f. large in amount, value or importance

7. stew g. staying with or supporting a particular person, organization or

belief
8. originate h. the traditions and stories of a country or community

Part B: Underline the correct form from the same word family as the words in Part A.

1. The folklore / folklores / folkloric of different ancient cultures can be fascinating.

2. According to the recipe, the meat should be stew / stewed / stewing in a pot for an hour before
adding the vegetables.
3. Compared with the early twentieth century, Wales’s industry is substance / substantially / substantial
different nowadays.
4. The Celts / Celtics / Celtic used to inhabit different parts of Britain, including Wales, Scotland,
Ireland and Cornwall.
5. The origin / originated / original of famous cultural symbols is often unknown.
6. Have faithful / faithfully / faith in your team; they could still win the match!
7. Who or what is emblem / emblems / emblematic of your country?
8. He claims to be descent / descended / descendant from royalty.

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7 Scanning for information

You are going to read an article (page 7) on some important periods in Welsh history. Quickly scan
through the text and note why the following things are mentioned in each paragraph.

Paragraph 1: Henry V

1.

Paragraph 2: Chubut province

2.

Paragraph 3: England

3.

Paragraph 4: Worcestershire sauce

4.

Paragraph 5: Vortigern

5.

8 Reading comprehension

Read the article again and answer the following questions. Put true, false or not given. Explain your
choices.

1. St David’s Day coincides with the arrival of daffodils.

2. Welsh-speaking people emigrated to Canada in the past.
3. The Welsh language is in danger of dying out.
4. Wales has the most successful rugby team in the UK.
5. Supporters of different teams can’t sit together when watching a rugby match in Cardiff.
6. Welsh cuisine typically features filling meals with local ingredients.
7. Cawl may or may not contain leeks.
8. The red dragon was used officially in Wales in 1400.

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Croeso i Gymru! -Welcome to Wales!
A brief insight into what creates Wales’s distinct national identity.
1.
The Leek and the daffodil
It is not entirely clear when this simple root
vegetable became a symbol of Welsh national
identity. According to folklore, a 7th century
Welsh king told his army to wear leeks as a sign
of identification before going into battle; they are
also mentioned in Shakespeare’s play Henry V. The
daffodil was introduced as the national flower in the
nineteenth century and David Lloyd George (the only
Welsh prime minister in history) promoted its use as
an emblem of Wales. Appropriately, Wales’s national
day, St David’s Day, takes place on the first of March
at around the same time daffodils start to appear.
2.
The Welsh language
Around 750,000 people speak Welsh. Although the
majority reside in Wales, speakers can be found in
the USA, Canada and even Argentina! There are
an estimated 5000 Welsh speakers in the Chubut
province in Argentina, who are descendants of
19th century settlers. In Wales, you’ll certainly be
exposed to the language; bilingual signs are found
throughout the country and there is even a Welsh TV
channel. Unlike other Celtic languages, Welsh is not
considered endangered and the right to use it in many
different contexts is protected by law. Why not try
learning a few phrases before you go?
3.
Rugby Union
Originally taken up by working-class communities in
the 1800s, rugby is still regarded as the national
sport of Wales. Despite losing its first international
match against England in 1881, the national rugby
union team has enjoyed periods of great success,
with its faithful support reflecting the sport’s cultural
importance. The Principality Stadium in Cardiff
can welcome up to 74,000 fans and generates a
Glossary:
posh - attractive and expensive, usually affordable only for the high class, often used in a sarcastic way
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remarkable atmosphere. Opposing fans are not
separated, and although supporters from each side
are desperately seeking a win for their team, there is
said to be a feeling of friendship perhaps not present
in all sports! Grab yourself a ticket if you can.
4.
Food and drink
There is a strong tradition of "living off the land"
in Wales, creating substantial, tasty meals with
just a few basic home-grown ingredients. These
meals originally provided fuel for hard-working
miners and agricultural workers. Many dishes
feature leeks alongside other vegetables and crops.
Try Cawl - a simple stew made from meat and
whatever vegetables are available, or Welsh Rarebit
– sometimes described as a "posh cheese on toast".
Key ingredients are melted cheese, Worcestershire
sauce and mustard. If you happen to visit in August,
you’ll be able to discover some of the local delicacies
and much more at the Eisteddfod, an annual festival
celebrating Welsh culture and language.
5.
The Welsh Flag
You may have already noticed that the Welsh flag is
not featured on the United Kingdom’s flag. Although
the red dragon was used as an official symbol as early
as 1485, it wasn’t featured on the first union flag
of 1606, and has never been incorporated into the
design. Where does the dragon originate? Legend
says that a Celtic king named Vortigern planned to
build a castle directly above a lake where two dragons
slept. Indeed, when they began to dig, two dragons
were found: one red and one white. After a lengthy
fight, the red dragon won. You’re sure to see more
than a few Welsh flags flying high during your visit!
Sources: wales.com, visitwales.com
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9 Talking point

Look at the questions and discuss.

1. Did watching the video encourage you to go to Wales? Why or why not?
2. Are you interested in visiting any of the places shown in part 2 (visual guide)?
3. Would you try speaking the Welsh language if you had the opportunity during a visit to Wales?
4. Would you like to try "living off the land"?
5. Have you ever been to or watched a rugby match? Is rugby popular in your country?

10 Language point (optional task)

Asking for clarification

1. Have you ever had a problem understanding someone or something in English? What did you do
about it?
2. In what situations might you have to ask for clarification in Wales?

Look at the phrases below and match them to the situations.

How do you pronounce this word? How do you say ... in ... ?
How do you spell that? Is that a(n) ... or a(n) ... ?
Sorry, I didn’t catch what you said. Sorry, I’m not sure what you mean.

1. You didn’t hear someone well:

2. You didn’t understand the meaning:
3. You don’t know how to write a word:
4. You don’t know how to say a word:
5. You want to say a word in a different language:
6. You want to check a specific letter:

Now, look at some basic greetings in Welsh along with the numbers from one to ten. In pairs, practise
using the phrases above to ask for clarification. Watch the videos to learn how to pronounce the
words. One student should learn the greetings and one should learn the numbers.

Student 1

Hello - Shwmae /SImaI/

Good morning - Bore da /borI/ /dæ/

Good afternoon - Prynhawn da /prInhaUn/ /dæ/

Good evening - Noswaith dda /n6swaIT /dæ/

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Student 2

One – Un /i:n/ Six – Chwech /xweIx/

Two – Dau /daI/ Seven – Saith /saIT/

Three – Tri /tri:/ Eight – Wyth /wi:T/

Four – Pedwar /pedwær/ Nine – Naw /naU/

Five – Pump /pImp/ Ten – Deg /deIg/

11 Project (optional task)/homework

Choose one of the following tasks:
• Location
Using the internet to help you, find out where the places in section 2 are located and how you could
get there. Mark them on the map. Present your findings to the class.

• Project
Using the wales.com and visitwales.com websites (or others), find out more information about one of
the following topics mentioned in this lesson. Present your findings to the class.

1) The Welsh 2) Welsh food and 3) Wales’s UNESCO 4) Wales’s Celtic

language drink world heritage sites history

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