Linguists Collective Conference & International Mother Language Day IMLD Celebration
Linguists Collective Conference & Celebration
of International Mother Language Day
Wednesday, 21 February 2024
The benefits of and resistance to Welsh language education
Esteemed speaker Kayleigh Unitt will address the profound benefits of Welsh language education in nurturing a fervent passion for the language’s enduring presence and its crucial significance within Welsh society. She will highlight the ongoing enhancements to the curriculum, aimed at equipping students not only with the requisite linguistic proficiency for their everyday interactions but also with the self-assurance to engage confidently in its usage.
Furthermore, Unitt will emphasise the necessity for a more empathetic framework that mitigates resistance and hostility towards the language and its speakers. Such a framework is essential for the sustained flourishing of Welsh for generations ahead. By fostering an inclusive environment and promoting understanding, the Welsh language can thrive and retain its intrinsic cultural value. Unitt’s discourse will underscore the multifaceted advantages of Welsh language education, from instilling a love for the language to fostering societal cohesion. Her insights will illuminate the path towards a future where Welsh remains not just a linguistic medium but a vibrant cornerstone of Welsh identity and heritage for many generations to come.
About Unitt
Kayleigh Unitt is a social media content creator who primarily focuses on sharing Welsh culture, history, and language with almost 100k followers. Additionally, she occasionally shares her own life, including her experiences with a chronic illness, as part of her disability advocacy. Unitt graduated from the University of Buckingham with both an LLB and LLM, and she uses her degrees to discuss politics on her platform, as well as on the radio and at political party events.