The Welsh language flourished until the 19th century, when an influx of English workers led to the gradual decrease of Welsh speakers in Wales. As Wales was under English duristiction, Welsh was legally inferior to English and therefore Welsh nearly became extinct.
The rise of Welsh nationalism was one of the main reasons for the languages revival. By the end of the 20th century, Welsh was compulsory in school up to 16 and still is today. Many people in Wales now speak both English and Welsh and both languages appear on civic signs and notices.
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