Fun Welsh Speaking Game

Curriculum Area and Level

Curriculum: Curriculum for Wales
Area of Learning and Experience: Languages, Literacy and Communication
Progression Step: 2 (Ages 5-7)
Skill Focus: Oracy – Developing confidence in speaking Welsh through play

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Lesson Objectives

By the end of this 15-minute session, pupils will be able to:

• Practise speaking simple Welsh phrases with confidence.
• Listen and respond appropriately to a peer using Welsh.
• Develop a positive attitude towards speaking Welsh in a fun and engaging way.

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Resources Needed

• A soft ball or beanbag
• Flashcards with simple Welsh phrases and vocabulary
• A small bell or sound-maker (optional)

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Lesson Structure (15 Minutes)

1. Warm-Up (3 Minutes) – Call and Response

• Teacher says a simple question in Welsh (e.g. Sut wyt ti? – How are you?) and throws a soft ball to a pupil.
• Pupil catches the ball and responds in Welsh (e.g. Dw i’n hapus! – I am happy!).
• Pupil then throws the ball to another pupil and asks the same question.
• Continue for a few rounds, ensuring all pupils participate.

Differentiation Strategy: Model pronunciation as needed and allow shy pupils to listen before participating.

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2. Main Activity (8 Minutes) – ‘Secret Welsh Speaker’ Game

• One pupil is chosen as the ‘Secret Welsh Speaker’ and wears a small badge or sticker.
• Teacher holds up a flashcard with a Welsh phrase (e.g. Ble wyt ti’n byw? – Where do you live?).
• Pupils take turns asking the given question to different classmates.
• The ‘Secret Welsh Speaker’ must answer in a special way (e.g. by whispering their response).
• The rest of the class must listen carefully and try to guess who the ‘Secret Welsh Speaker’ is.
• Once guessed, a new ‘Secret Welsh Speaker’ is chosen, and the game continues with a new question.

Challenge: Introduce more complex phrases for confident speakers (e.g. Beth wyt ti’n hoffi? – What do you like?).

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3. Plenary (4 Minutes) – ‘Bell Bingo’

• Teacher calls out different Welsh words or phrases used during the lesson.
• Pupils must repeat each phrase aloud.
• If they hear a phrase they used during the lesson, they raise their hand and the teacher rings a small bell for them as a reward.
• End with a group cheer in Welsh (Da iawn, pawb! – Well done, everyone!).

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Assessment Opportunities

• Observe pupils’ participation and engagement in speaking Welsh.
• Encourage reluctant speakers with peer support.
• Use thumbs-up/down to gauge pupil confidence in using the key phrases.

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Teacher Reflection

• Were all pupils engaged in the activities?
• Did any pupils require extra support with pronunciation?
• How can this activity be adapted for future lessons?

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This highly interactive session fosters confidence in speaking Welsh in a fun and inclusive environment, aligning with the Curriculum for Wales goals of developing oracy skills through play.