In today's episode, Tom and Ben Kitchener step back from modern policy and into the history that still shapes the Welsh language today. This is Part 2 of 2.

From the Blue Books to the Welsh Not, this episode explores the policies that explicitly tried to stigmatise Welsh and shame its speakers — and the psychological weight that legacy still carries today. To close this two-parter, Ben also shares some practical Welsh phrases to help anyone start using the language in everyday life, from greetings to pub etiquette.

If you missed Part 1, Tom and Ben explored the "Million Speakers" goal, the "usage gap," and the financial and political pressures of devolution — available now wherever you get your podcasts.

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