Young people using English over Welsh on social media

Young people's attitudes towards the Welsh language are "encouraging" but English is by far the main language used by teenagers on social media, a report has found.

A large majority of Welsh children communicate mainly through English on social media even when speaking to other Welsh-speakers, according to the report set to be released at the Urdd Eisteddfod later.

The survey of about 1,600 youngsters found "limited" use of Welsh by children outside of school, but added it was more likely to be spoken in activities like sport.

Responding to the report, Welsh Language Commissioner Efa Gruffudd Jones said it highlighted "significant challenges… [but] also identifies opportunities".