US man's insanely good Welsh leaves TV interviewer almost speechless
Welsh learners know all too well the challenges faced when trying to master the native language, but one man's linguistic talents have left a broadcaster practically gobsmacked.
During his inaugural visit to Wales at the Tafwyl festival Californian-born Jason Hu caused quite a stir with his impressive command over Welsh, not missing a beat during his very first trip here.
An S4C journalist couldn't help but ask what had drawn him to Wales, and without any hesitation, Jason replied fluently in Welsh: "I'm in Wales for the first time, since yesterday. I'm enjoying Tafwyl."
Jason went on to detail his diverse background, having lived in Taiwan, Athens and Germany before astonishing everyone with his near-native Welsh fluency.
Displaying an infectious enthusiasm, Jason revealed he had spent a year learning Welsh at the Welsh Language Centre in the US and took various online courses, reports Wales Online.
When quizzed on how he conquered the language, Jason admitted: "It was very difficult," attributing his accomplishment significantly to the support from the Welsh Language Centre.
"I was able to take online courses and follow them from Germany. It's been amazing."
In addition to Welsh, Jason disclosed that he is also fluent in English, Chinese, French and German.
"That is insane," the interviewer exclaimed in disbelief. "Coming to Wales for the first time with perfect Welsh. You are a credit to learners everywhere!"
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