Celtic Languages by Chris Hall
Download as PPT, PDF3 likes2,370 views
Celtic languages were once widely spoken across Europe but were reduced to just a few languages by the arrival of others like Latin and English. Today, Celtic languages are mainly confined to the edges of Europe and include Irish Gaelic, Scottish Gaelic, Welsh, Cornish, Manx, and Breton. However, many of these languages are endangered with declining numbers of native speakers.
Celtic Languages by Chris Hall
- 2. Two thousand years ago Celtic languages were spoken across much of Europe.
- 5. But that was before the arrival of . . .
- 8. And reduced the number of speakers from millions, spread across a continent
- 13. Celtic Branch 2 Groups Brittanic Gaulish 6 Languages Scottish Gaelic (Scotland) Irish Gaelic (Ireland) Manx (Isle of Man) Welsh (Wales) Cornish (Cornwall) Breton (Bretagne)
- 16. In the UK, the Welsh language has not been as lucky as Irish… Various historical and cultural societies have protected it, taught it, and yet… preserved it
- 17. Ability to speak Welsh The gradual disappearance of Welsh mirrors that of other Celtic
- 18. Welsh monolinguality And as a first language, Welsh is even rarer still.
- 19. 1777 .
- 20. Celtic speakers are a proud and determined people. They have an ancient heritage and a strong sense of place.
- 21. Their places that remain.
- 22. Far edges. Shaded corners of northwest Europe.
- 29. Six Places Six Languages Ireland Scotland Wales Cornwall Isle of Man Bretagne . Irish Gaelic Scotch Gaelic Welsh Cornish Manx Breton .
- 30. One Problem Death is just around the corner.