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Welsh

ESCO reuse: transversal

The Welsh language.

Welsh — the Welsh language. ESCO classifies it as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill within language skills and knowledge.

Category: language skills and knowledge › languages Also known as: ability to comprehend spoken and written Welsh and to speak and write in Welsh, competent in Welsh

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Frequently asked questions

What is Welsh?

The Welsh language.

What category of skill is Welsh?

ESCO classifies Welsh under the language skills and knowledge category, specifically in the languages subcategory.

How transferable is Welsh between industries?

ESCO tags Welsh as a transversal (useful across every sector) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is Welsh the same as ability to comprehend spoken and written Welsh and to speak and write in Welsh?

Yes — Welsh is also known as ability to comprehend spoken and written Welsh and to speak and write in Welsh, or competent in Welsh. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn Welsh?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands Welsh and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.