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Nexus resource
Welsh Life
Picture cards for sorting: Level 3
Subject:
Citizenship/PSHE/Learning for
Life, Curriculum Cymreig,
Geography, History
Age group(s):
8–11
Topic:
Wales/Other Cultures
Licence information | This resource is free to use for educational purposes. ©British Council 2015
Source | This resource was originally developed by Anne Bielby and has been adapted by EAL
Nexus.
The daffodil is the national
Roald Dahl was born in
Laver bread is a traditional
flower of Wales.
Wales and was
Welsh food made from
a famous
seaweed.
author.
Dylan Thomas was a
An Eisteddfod is a Welsh,
Welsh lamb is a meat from
famous,
festival of music,
sheep bred in Wales.
Welsh poet
literature and
and writer.
performance.
Welsh Black beef is a meat
Wales has beautiful
The harp is
from cattle bred in Wales.
countryside and beaches,
known as the
which people
national
enjoy.
instrument of
Wales.
Shane Williams is a famous
The leek is
Cawl is a traditional Welsh
Welsh rugby player.
known as a
soup or
national symbol
stew.
of Wales.
Bara brith is a type of
St Dwynwen’s Day is
This is the
fruit cake eaten in Wales.
celebrated on 25th
emblem of the
January and she is the
Prince of
Welsh patron
Wales.
saint of love.
The red kite is
Catherine Zeta Jones is a
Welsh cakes are served
often named the
famous Welsh
hot or cold and are eaten
national symbol
actress.
throughout
of wildlife in
Wales.
Wales.
St David’s Day is on 1st
The many castles in Wales
Tanni Grey-Thompson is a
March and celebrates the
were a symbol of power.
famous Welsh Paralympian.
life of the patron saint of
Wales.
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David Lloyd George was a
The Welsh love
Cardiff Carnival is a
famous Welsh politician.
spoon is a symbol
colourful celebration of
of love.
dance,
music and
theatre.
The red dragon on the flag
Football is a popular hobby
Cockles are a shellfish,
of Wales is a popular
and pastime in Wales.
found off the Welsh sea
Welsh
coasts.
symbol.
The Wales rally GB is the
Tom Jones is a famous
Caerphilly cheese is a
largest motor rally in the
Welsh singer.
cheese made in the town of
Caerphilly in
UK.
Wales.
Traditional Welsh
Many people enjoy playing
Richard Burton was a
costume is now
golf in Wales.
famous Welsh
known as the
actor.
national dress of
Wales.
Ryan Giggs is a famous
The Glamorgan sausage is a
The Celtic knot
Welsh football player.
vegetarian sausage made
symbol is artwork
from cheese, and is eaten
linked to Celtic
in Wales.
history.
Welsh rarebit is a savoury
Music is a popular pastime
Rugby is a
dish of melted cheese on
enjoyed by many in Wales.
popular
toasted bread.
Welsh
sport.
Shirley Bassey is a famous
Welsh singer.
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