Maintaining a minority language involves creating opportunities for speaking, reading, and writing in that language regularly. This can include using it at home, engaging with cultural activities in the minority language, and seeking out community resources such as schools or language classes. Consistency and active use of the language are key to maintaining proficiency.

Under the law, you are not considered a minority just because you speak a second language.

A minority language can be maintained through initiatives such as language immersion programs, community language schools, bilingual education, and promoting the language in media and government services. It is also important to create a sense of identity and pride among speakers of the language to encourage its continued use and transmission to future generations.

Official language rights refer to the recognition and protection of a particular language as the official language of a country or region, giving it a special status in government and public life. Minority language educational rights ensure that individuals belonging to linguistic minorities have the right to be educated in their own language in schools and educational institutions, preserving their cultural identity. These rights are important for promoting linguistic diversity and supporting minority language communities.

The most common language spoken in Wales is English. However, Welsh is also an official language of Wales and is spoken by a significant portion of the population.