“Hapus i Siarad” (Happy to Chat) is an opportunity for Welsh learners to speak the language in the communities simply by having a chat in the small businesses that are “happy to chat” in Cymraeg with them. We are organising Hapus i Siarad in co-operation with the National Centre for Learning Welsh.
Businesses are an important part of our communities and everyday lives, and they’re more than just places to buy things. They’re places where people meet, chat, and become part of the community – ideal settings to practise speaking Cymraeg.
Local businesses keen to take part in the scheme will receive a poster along with tips on how to encourage Welsh speakers, and learners in particular, to speak the language and build confidence. So watch out for the posters!
How does it work?
Learners are given a kind of loyalty card from their tutors and local Menter Iaith to collect a stamp or signature from three businesses where they’ve had a conversation in Welsh. These cards will be entered into a competition to win a residential weekend at one of the Welsh language centres in Wales.
Learners can send in their cards until 17 July 2026 – either by email to post@mentrauiaith.cymru or hand them in to their tutors.
From all the submitted cards, the winner will be drawn at an event on 3 August during the National Eisteddfod.
You can see how it works in our short video.
Sue Vanstone from the Dwyfor area is last year’s lucky winner. She recently spent a weekend learning Welsh at Nant Gwrtheyrn.
“Thanks to ‘Hapus i Siarad’ for the wonderful experience of going to Nant Gwrtheyrn. It’s a fantastic place to practise Welsh, and I also had the chance to try art, yoga, and folk dancing in Welsh.”
Bore Hapus i Siarad
On 15 November we launched this year’s rownd of Hapus i Siarad with a Hapus i Siarad morning in 9 towns across Cymru. 94 Welsh learners seized the opportunity to visit small businesses for a chat in Cymraeg in the 9 towns.
And here’s a taste of Hapus i Siarad for you
Who are the businesses and where are they?
Here is where you can find the businesses that are “Hapus i Siarad”. If you are a business and you are keen to be part of the scheme, or if you know a business that could take part, get in touch with your local Menter Iaith or e-mail us on post@mentrauiaith.cymru.
North West
There are loads of businesses in many towns in Gwynedd that are Hapus i Siarad. You can find them on the Menter Iaith Gwynedd website.
North East
The businesses in the Fflint and Wrecsam area can be found on the website of the Menter Iaith.
Powys, Ceredigion and Carmarthenshire
Pembrokeshire
Gwent
Morgannwg
Swansea Bay
Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan
