Chairing Bilingually and Hosting Bilingual Events

Guidance on chairing meetings and / or hosting events bilingually, reflecting on language practices that are inclusive / conform to Welsh language standards, good practice guidance, developing vocabulary and phrases, practising by role playing.

Session content (2.5 hours) 

Part 1: Why offer a bilingual service when hosting events and chairing meetings? 

• Compliance with Welsh Language Standards  

• Discuss what we consider to be an event / meeting 

• Define "bilingual" 

• Reflect on language practices that are inclusive 

Part 2: How to approach delivering meetings and events bilingually? 

• Consider the whole process (from planning to hosting a bilingual event) 

• Differences of in-person and virtual events 

• Simultaneous translation and tools 

• Share the principles of effective bilingual chairing 

Part 3: What are the obstacles and challenges? 

• Case study 

• Common problems and how to solve them 

• Identify the different roles in encouraging more use of the Welsh language (Chair / Organiser / Attendee) 

Part 4: Implementation  

• What can I do? A role for everyone within the organisation 

• Develop bilingual vocabulary and phrases for meetings 

• Good practice guidelines 

For more information regarding training, please contact Bethan Williams of Language Training Projects Manager.

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