This Language Immersion Pack was created in collaboration between CCD and the Cardiff Immersion Unit. The aim of the pack is to facilitate the work of practitioners as they develop pupils' oracy skills. 

'It is good to see the growing demand for Welsh-medium education and the tremendous growth of Welsh-medium education as a result. I hope this resource will assist schools to meet this demand as we move together towards one million Welsh speakers by 2050.' 

(Chris Newcombe, CCD Welsh Language Strategic Leader)

In order to ensure modern and contemporary opportunities for the learners to practice vocabulary and language patterns in the immersion centers, the staff of the Immersion Education System in Gwynedd Council have collaborated with individuals and an external company to create an innovative virtual village. This new plan is based on an imaginary village called Aberwla and it incorporates specific language patterns within the language continuum in the Curriculum for Wales.

The learners use VR headsets, create a character, and on this digital platform there is an opportunity to play games together, e.g. when filling their basket at the supermarket or by reading instructions and following a shopping list. They will also meet unusual characters and creatures at Tyddyn Swnllyd Farm and stay for a night or two at the Glamping Site. It is very appealing to latecomers from primary to secondary. The virtual element is a way to enable the learners to immerse themselves in the activity and when they step on the platform they are happy to try it to communicate through Welsh. All authorities in Wales can access this resource by contacting canolfaniaith@gwynedd.llyw.cymru.

A series of 8 webinars presented by experienced teachers from Gwynedd's Language Centres. This training supports teachers and assistants in order to meet the needs of newcomers and latecomers to the language within the Welsh and dual language schools.