Oh great to hear that, @Sionned and @brigitte, thanks!
Maybe they just stopped the live version (which in fact is really rarely possible over here) but made it available to see now.
Or maybe it’s like 35 Awr - they made it available again by mistake, and then realized weeks later. So just in case… let’s see it while it’s there!
S4C published the first of the Colin Jackson batch last night.
This was a completely bizarre, and utterly hilarious conversation that I felt needed word-for-word translation! You feedback, as always, is most welcome
(Colin Jackson is a former Gold medal-winning Olympian; his Iaith ar Daith companion Eleri Siôn is a broadcaster)
Luckily with this I was proven wrong, it is available in Italy too.
In any case thanks, yes, every resource available around the web can be useful.
For S4C, I prefer watching things straight from Clic (official website) because it has the full programmes not only short clips, and - still very important for me at the moment- subtitles.
I usually watch them without subs them the first time - and with this one, I was quite satisfied of being able to understand most of it!
But then I watch it again with English subs and checking the Welsh equivalent when I have no idea of what it is - which really helps me a lot in building vocabulary made of full sentences rather than single words.
I’ve given the list a bit of an update (apologies for my tardiness).
The anticipated blooper reel hasn’t materialised, I’m afraid. But to be honest, a great deal of the funniest moments have become their own items, e.g. Carol Vorderman laughing; Ruth Jones’ inability to pronounce “Sheep” in Welsh; and a particular NSFW in-car discussion between Scott Quinnell and Sarra Elgan, the theme of which is the word “Schlongs”!
All Colin Jackson’s social video items are now online:
I like how honest this is - and it’s a view I’ve seen echoed by BAME Welsh speakers on Twitter, too:
Great clip.
Looking forward to Seeing Ruth on the programme. I am (almost) sure I saw her being interviewed live in Welsh a while back, she had very little knowledge of the language (or was nervous) and answered mostly in English. But it was such a brave thing to do and maybe that inspired her to become fluent.
I love this clip. They are both comic and seem to have a natural rapport. Certain words trip up all of us learners at times (mine was blynyddoedd) and we all get through it eventually. I also look forward to Ruth adding more Welsh into her future scripts. I think she (like the others) will become great ambassadors for the language.
Da iawn pawb.
One of the things I like best (and also in general of these clips, and the actual programme) is the fact that they’re hilarious. They focus on the fun rather than the struggle - which of course is always there, but the attitude you have towards it can make a huge difference.
Just the other day a pretty well-known polyglot, Richard Symcott, asked on Twitter:
“When can I say I speak a language? I’d love to know your thoughts on this & read some of your answers to this question. I am putting together a presentation for the Polyglot Gathering this year on this very question as I get asked a lot about what “speaking a language” means.”
My answer was:
"When I’m able to effectively communicate in a Country where it is natively spoken, and have a basic chat with people I meet. From my recent experience with Welsh, I would add: preferably enjoying myself doing so (other languages had been way more painful!)"
It’s true! But I didn’t know and it’s a shame people still don’t realize this is actually possible, and I think it’s great that this tv programme and promotion goes in that direction!
That link didn’t work for me but I have just watched the latest episode with Ruth on catch up and agree 100%. Her Welsh is great and the ending was very emotional. Nessa is just as scary when she speaks Welsh. Great series. Looking forward to Adrian and Scott.
We really enjoyed Ruth’s episode. It was easier to follow even though there was little Saesneg. Ruth is a born entertainer which also helps. Looking forward to the rest of the series.
The video has been removed, I’m afraid. I’m not totally clear on the reasons why, but these things aren’t done lightly. Hopefully it’ll be reinstated soon.