I am wondering, it seems that so many people I run into seem to be learning Welsh, which is a noble action. However, what percentage stick with it to be rhugl in Welsh? Also, in Wales, those who learn Welsh as adults, do they carry it over in their homes? If a family speaks English, it must be difficult to switch over to a different language, but maybe that is just me. Wrth gwrs, I'd love to speak more Welsh at home and around, but in Oregon, especially where I am, most people just look at me funny. Also, I was appalled (almost) over an icident recently. A person of mine saw my NOW YOUR TALKING tapes and asked what language. I said Welsh. He said, "Welsh? As in Wales? Isn't that just an accent?" But I don't blame him. It is our educational system. The Geography course at the High School uses texts which mention that the Celtic language family contains only Irish and Scottish Gaelic, although there is a footnote for Welsh and Breton in the way back. The book does mention, though, of a weak, but voiceful seperation movements from Scotland and Wales. I am all for a Free Wales. To those in America, I have an address to Plaid Cymru North America P.O. Box 914 Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan Canada S0M 1V0 You can subscribe to their newsletter, "No+l Gartre". I only have the April 94 issue, though I hope to write for more. Plaid Cymru N.A. is relatively new, according to my April Issue, there is only 4 members, two in U.S., and two in Canada. Hwyl.......