2019/12/23

'Dismissal' of Manx Gaelic on coastal path markers 'embarrassing'

The prominence of English on new markers for the Isle of Man's coastal footpath is "embarrassing", a Manx Gaelic language officer has said. Culture Vannin's Adrian Cain said the translation of the name Raad Ny Foillan "dismissed" the importance of Manx Gaelic to the island's heritage. Enterprise Minister Laurence Skelly said the design would be "corrected" to make Manx Gaelic "dominant". The 100 mile (160km) trail around...

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2019/12/04

Scottish Gaelic finally available on Duolingo, for free

It’s time to see Scotland in full colour. Scottish Gaelic is now available on Duolingo, for free. Download Duolingo for iOS or Android, or visit https://duolingo.com/enroll/gd/en/Learn-Scottish%20Gaelic Learn something new in just 5 minutes a day and share with your frien...

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2019/12/01

Demonstration in Paris to defend the teaching of Breton and other lesser used languages

About a thousand people gathered yesterday Saturday, November 30, 2019, in Paris, in front the Ministry of Education. Coming from Brittany, Corsica, Occitania, Alsace, the Basque Country, Northern Catalonia ... The demonstration against the reform of high school and baccalaureate implemented last September by Minister Blanquer and who...

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