Abstract/Summary

The purpose of this report is to contribute to the development of an evidence base for the teaching of Welsh as a second language in primary and secondary schools in Wales by presenting a critical overview of methods and instructional practices of second language teaching and considering their relevance to the Welsh context. It aims to both help stakeholders develop a better understanding of the key issues in second language teaching and learning and to lay out the critical factors to be considered in the reform of the Welsh language curriculum.