As the new academic year begins, young people aged 16-25 and school staff across Wales have the opportunity to learn Cymraeg for free.

The free Welsh language lessons scheme, funded by the Welsh Government, has been running for two years, with over 3,200 people benefitting from it in 2023-24.

Prif Weinidog Eluned Morgan said: “Through this scheme, we’re making it easier than ever for people to learn Welsh and pass the language on to others. I’m delighted that so many have already signed up for the courses.

“The Welsh language belongs to us all… now is the perfect time to give it a go.”

In July, the Welsh Government introduced the Welsh Language and Education Bill in the Senedd. The legislation aims to ensure that all pupils are independent Welsh language users, at least, by the time they reach the end of compulsory school age, equipped to use the language in both personal and professional settings.

The free Welsh lessons are provided through the National Centre for Learning Welsh.

To sign up for the free courses and explore all available learning options online, in your workplace, or in the community: visit https://learnwelsh.cymru/courses/