Born in 1948, the Association Kamp Etrekeltiek Ar Vrezhonegerion (Keav) wanted to give a new life to the Breton language, after the war, with the organization of total immersion camps. "The goal was to bring together people who spoke Breton, who were mostly scattered and isolated," says Gwenn Huon, current president. The intercultural mention comes from the fact that we receive help from Welsh. On the other hand, the Welsh workshops are offered as part of the courses, even today. Two one-week Breton courses were held in Skaer / Scaër, the second and third week of July and gathered each time 120 students, almost forty children. "We are about 170 people per week," says Anna Arbeg, secretary.
"These practices are not open to beginners and they are for people who want to improve, especially teachers. Breton is the only language used by everyone during the course," insisted Gwenn Huon. Five level groups are formed for each session. "These practices attract young interns, teachers and master students, who can benefit from the financial support of the region." Joining together creates connections, "says Lena Louarn, vice president of the region responsible for language policy. It contributes to the creation of a real network of teachers in the Breton language. "
Each day includes a part of the study (one and a half hour in the morning and afternoon), also a program dedicated to friendly exchanges (strolls, theater, concerts, conferences, trips, dancing, singing, testing, games ...). Recently, a day is also dedicated to Breton families, which involves parents and children. One way to stimulate the transmission of language within families. "It's a way to encourage parents to speak Breton to their children, it can be an accelerator of language reappropriation," says Lena Louarn. In addition to the practices, two weekends a year are also dedicated to families. The last one took place in Karaez on the Day of All Saints; The next one will be at Brasparts in early April.
In addition to the summer courses, the Keav association also offers, during the February holidays, a day of improvement in Ploemeur. Although it is open to all, it is especially interesting for teachers because the teaching that is provided is pedagogical.
Practice fees: € 270 per week, all included (€ 230 for jobseekers). Keav information, tel. 02 98 95 59 31. E-mail: keav@wanadoo.fr Website: keav.bzh
