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Manx language revival

  • 14-07-2015 1:13pm
    #1
    An Ciarraioch
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    In 1974, the last native speaker of Manx died, and the language was widely declared extinct. However, a number of enthusiasts had begun learning it as a second language, so strictly speaking, Manx had never actually ceased to be spoken. Since then, that generation have raised their children through the language, the Internet and social media have been utilised to spread education, and a mobile app called Learn Manx takes the same immersive approach as Duolingo. Even now, only 2% of islanders can claim fluency, but perhaps Irish and Gaelic organisations should take note of the methods?


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  • #2
    Manach
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    As an FYI, language sites like Duolingo have discussions on which languages to incorporate into their system with Manx being mentioned as an endangered one. AFAIK Irish on Duolingo was a result of a similar community push.


  • #3
    4zn76tysfajdxp
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    Anyone know if there's a Manx radio station? I'd like to hear some Manx but it's hard enough to find stuff out there.


  • #4
    An Ciarraioch
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,806 ✭✭✭An Ciarraioch


    Alden Clever Speedway wrote: »
    Anyone know if there's a Manx radio station? I'd like to hear some Manx but it's hard enough to find stuff out there.

    It's actually called Manx Radio - mostly copies standard UK format, as you'd expect, but a Manx programme called Clar na Gael (not sure of exact spelling) it has is podcasted.


  • #5
    tac foley
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,500 ✭✭✭tac foley


    It's odd that this 'revival' has taken so long to permeate to the outside world. A friend of mine works in the youth criminal justice system on the IoM, and every email I get from him while he's at work has the usual security notice blah blah at the bottom in English and Manx - for at least the last ten years.

    tac


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