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[Lurch2]

Not sure the singing is for me, well, I would love to have a go but after they hear me sing I'd probably be asked to leave

They let me stay, so they'll let anyone!
It's just singing stuff along to a piano and having a chat. Not a choir.

However, the group has just started (menter iaith has just started up a bunch of new activities), so may be only a few there this week (only four there at the first one last month) though hopefully there may be more. The singing itself is good practice though, and you're guaranteed a conversation in Welsh no matter how many are there!

[Tahl]

I'm still feeling chuffed.

Now I need another reason to go there next Saturday, I think my book collection is going to grow.

Great story. And if there are books to browse and coffee to drink . . . there's your excuse, uh, reason.

[cwmgoch]

Llongyfarchiadau mawr i ti! I would have thought you were fluent too with a range of subjects like that!

[leiafee]

Lurch is right, it's 10-12 for siop siarad but people turn up whenever and stay however long.

The noson werin's are also grest fun. h aven't been for a while, must make the next one.

[Colettet]

Well done Phillip ... I love hearing these stories because I know exactly how that feels

You will be itching to have another go now so ... go for it.

[vgh50]

Brilliant story Phil

Now that's how to catapult yourself into the Welsh speaking community!!

There'll be no stopping you now!!

[Iestyn]

Congratulations from me as well, Phil! When I say "You're doing really well" etc during the lessons, it can feel quite artificial, because I don;t know what each learner is doing, nor how they are getting on with the excitement and disappointments of learning a new language. All I know is that they have got to such-and-such a point without their heads exploding, and that's a good pointer that they are working the magic.

When I see a story like yours, it suddenly gives me a full insight into how well some of you are working that magic, and how much that means to you. The only way I can describe the feeling I get from that is that it's like being a father, and watching your kids achieve the milestones at home and in school - it's pride, it's excitement, it's elation - ok, yes, it's relief as well - and when I think of how it makes me feel, I can only begin to imagine how it must feel for you.

Thank you (all) for doing what you're doing!

[MikeEllwood]

Now, I know that SSiW is good, but....

I really need to a buy a Welsh book for my new born baby which I haven't been able to find online

.....when the babies of SSiW learners come into the world already able to read Welsh, then I'm really really impressed!


....Only kidding of course. Gret stori Phil!

[saethwr]

I couldn't keep myself from smiling as I read this! Way to go!! They sound like lovely people, and I'm glad they've invited you to watch the game with them; that means you get more Welsh-speaking opportunities! Huzzah!