The first language of Snowdonia has always been Welsh, and Welsh speakers are rightfully proud of their language and rich heritage.
Most children are taught through the medium of Welsh - something that we all hope will preserve the language for future generations.
English is pretty much universally understood, so as a visitor to the area you need have no concern that you will not be understood. But why not have a go at some handy Welsh phrases?
Good morning - Bore da
Good afternoon - Prynhawn da
Good evening - Noswaith dda
Good night - Nos dda
Please - Os gwelwch yn dda
Thank you - Diolch yn fawr
I am lost - Rydw I ar goll
One - Un
Two - Dau
Three - Tri
Four - Pedwar
Five - Pump
Six - Chwech
Seven - Saith
Eight - Wyth
Nine - Naw
Ten - Deg
Twenty, thirty, forty, etc. - Dau Deg, Tri deg, Pedwar deg
Where can I buy tent pegs? - Lle gai brynnu pegiau pabell?
Pint of bitter - Peint o chwerw
Do you come here often? - 'Dach chi'n dod yma'n aml?