Writing to ask for information – WJECAsking for information about the environment

Asking questions as you speak or write is very important when you learn a language. It enables you to establish and develop a relationship and to seek information – in the present, past and future.

Part ofWelsh Second Language (WJEC)Writing

Asking for information about the environment

Read the following notice in a newspaper outlining plans to build a wind farm in the local area.

Front page of a newspaper showing a story about a wind farm

You can use these words and expressions to ask local people about this venture:

  1. Beth ydy'ch am y ?
  2. Ydych chi'n ’r fferm wynt?
  3. Ydych chi'n o gael fferm wynt yn yr ardal?
  4. Ydych chi y fferm wynt?
  5. Beth ydych chi'n fferm wynt?
  6. Ydych chi'n â'r fferm wynt?

Question

You now want to know more about this wind farm because you live near the area. You decide to email the newspaper. What questions will you ask? Here are some ideas for you in English. Can you translate them into Welsh?

  1. What's the name of the company?
  2. Where is their office?
  3. How many wind turbines?
  4. When will the work start?

Exercise

Think of something that's about to happen in your area. It could be something that might affect the environment or an event that will bring the community together such as a local fair. Make a list of questions you could ask about this venture.

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