H3 P1 Wales

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 3

Wales

After this slide the activity is: What do you already know about Wales?

What’s the capital city of Wales?

1. Swansea
2. Cardiff
3. Newport

What’s the population of Wales?

1. 2.13 million
2. 3.13 million
3. 4.13 million
4. 5.13 million

What’s the national sport of Wales?

1. Football
2. Hockey
3. Rugby
4. Tennis

What’s the national emblem of Wales?

1. Potatoes
2. Coal
3. Leeks
4. Horses

What is depicted on the Welsh flag?

1. A horse
2. A dragon
3. A monster
4. A whale

What colour shirt do the Welsh rugby team wear?

1. Red
2. Black
3. Blue
4. Orange

Who is the Patron Saint (beschermheilige) of Wales?

1. Saint David
2. Saint Patrick
3. Saint George
4. Saint Luke

What’s the name of the Stadium that was built in Cardiff in 1999? It’s the 14th
largest stadium in Europe.

1. New Arms Park
2. The Millennium Stadium
3. Welsh National Stadium
4. Principality Stadium

Welsh language

Discover the Welsh language and share three

remarkable differences from English.

Find on YouTube:

funny words in welsh language

or

animals in welsh language

Do you think Welsh would be an easy language to learn? Why / why not?

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What mostly happens in your area?

Answer: Rugby, Industry, Farming

What would you say were the major changes in your area?

More ‘built up’ with new buildings and housing estatesMore industryMore people in the community from ‘outside’More commuters who don’t work in the area, but live there at weekends and evenings.The school is busier and more ‘vibrant’ with english kids learning Welsh.

Is your region famous for anything?

Singing in choirsSome famous rugby playersMusic and poetryThe way people speak

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More Sheep Than Humans

02:07

Welsh Cuisine

02:52

Te Caernarfon Castle

03:46

I Better Get Paid Double For This One

04:29

Sports In Wales

05:18

The Seven Wonders of Wales

06:08

Famous People From Wales

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Origins of the Modern Day Mail Order System

07:45

The Arts, alive and well in Wales

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Skinny Dipping World Record

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Extra

Choose an activity:

o    Read a text about Wales in the reader and add another chapter.
o    Watch a Tedtalk about Language and share with the class.
o    Read an article on Newsela about Wales and share with the class.