For the third consecutive year, a Swansea College Welsh for Adults student has scooped a prize at the National Eisteddfod which was held this year at Blaenau Gwent.
Michael Gooderham, who moved to South Wales from Sussex in 2007, scooped a £50 prize after writing a short piece entitled ‘Y Diwrnod Perffaith’ or ‘The Perfect Day.’
Michael only started learning Welsh in September 2008 and has just completed the Sylfaen 1 course.
“Michael has been a brilliant student and sat his Entry level exam a year early,” says Welsh for Adults Coordinator Llinos Davies. “He is now looking forward to progressing onto Syflaen 2 at the Kingsway Centre.”
The writing competition was open to all Foundation level Welsh students and Michael was delighted when he found out about this win.
“My Welsh-speaking grandfather kindled my interest in the language when I was a teenager but when I settled in Swansea I became determined to learn it in an organised and practical way,” explains Michael. “There are several reasons why I enjoy learning Welsh and why the Welsh language is playing an increasing role in my life. Firstly, on moving to Wales, I wanted to show everyone my commitment to my new home, and what better way than by learning the language? Also, I felt that by learning Welsh I would gain a deeper insight into Wales as a nation.”
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