Discussing society and culture
Are you a member of a club or society in your local area? If you are, you could say:
Dw i'n aelod o ____. – I am a member of _____.
Dw i'n aelod o’r Urdd. – I’m a member of the Urdd.
Dw i'n aelod o grŵp gweddi. – I’m a member of a prayer group.
Dw i'n aelod o'r gymdeithas ddrama. – I’m a member of the drama society.
Exercise
Talk about the kind of society in which you live and mention any clubs or societies you belong to.
The Urdd movement
The Urdd movement plays an important part in Welsh culture, especially among young people. The Urdd is a movement for young people and it welcomes Welsh speakers and Welsh learners.
Young people who are Urdd members have an opportunity to take part in a variety of activities, eg:
Image caption, chwarae rygbi (uchod) pêl-droed, nofio a mwy – play rugby (above), football, swim and more
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There are many other cultural activities and other societies you can get involved in in Wales of course. You can discuss aspects of life in Wales, using the language from this guide. You can also look at Personal writing for more information.
