The Cornish Language
In this podcast, I talk about local British culture. More specifically, the Cornish language and its history. There are many accents in England, many of them seem like their own language. But did you know there is more than just English?
Today in the UK, everywhere you go you will be able to speak English, but many people might also speak their regional language.
Episode Summary
🌍 English and Germanic Languages
English is a Germanic language, originally from Europe. Other Germanic languages include Dutch, German, and Swedish.
🏴 Celtic Languages
Cornish is a Celtic language. Celtic regions include Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Cornwall, and Brittany (France).
🗣 Cornish Phrases
Examples of Cornish phrases (for comparison, not memorization):
- Good morning = Myttin Da
- Goodbye = Duw genes
- Where is the bathroom? = Ple’ma an bisva?
⭐️ Transcript
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Does your country have minority languages too?
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Thank you Teacher Michael for useful and amazing podcast. It is really new to me Cornish phrase wish to learn how to speak many english accents. Have a beautiful times
Thanks so much for your support here and on Instagram! There are many accents but you can practise over time, keep going!
I don’t know the cornish accent , but I think is very difficult and interesting hahaha. I hope you make a podcats about series 🙁 Cheers!!!
I’m glad I could share something about my culture with you! Actually I recorded an episode about series this morning and it will be posted next week! Thanks for the suggestions and sorry it took a while 🙂
Hi Michael! I’ve recently discovered your podcast and I find it really nice: interesting and useful topics and the right length. You might find this last comment a bit weird but for me about 20′ is the perfect amount of time of a podcast.
Then, since I am so fond of British culture, this particular podcast has been highly appreciated! Please, keep up the good work!
Thanks a bunch, Roberta! That’s very kind of you. Actually I never really plan for 20 minutes, it kind of happens naturally which is quite strange. But that’s good feedback.
Let me know if there’s anything you’d like to see from me in the future!