Normalising and Increasing the use of Welsh in the Health and Social Care Sector

Day 1 - 12th of May 2025, 9:30 - 11:30

Day 2 - 16th of June 2025, 9:30 - 11:30

Suitable for Welsh speakers

Learning outcomes

There will be an opportunity to discuss:

• When do we use Welsh and when and why do we turn to English
• What makes it difficult to use the Welsh language and what are the challenges
• Ideas for using the Welsh language assertively
• Create a plan to increase personal use of the Welsh language

Course content – Two 2-hour sessions

Session 1 : Introduction to Language Assertiveness and recognise difficult situations

• Explore different profiles of speakers
• Appreciate linguistic-social structures
• Understand linguistic choice and change
• Identify and reflect on difficult situations
• Draw up a personal action plan

Session 2 : Implementation and evaluation of our Language Assertiveness

• Evaluate the personal action plan
• Reinforce the understanding of Language Assertiveness
• Re-frame negative linguistic-social factors
• Practice proactive assertiveness, discuss messages and respond to challenges
• Adopt a strategic approach to Language Assertiveness

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

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