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Because - English is not the original language of the UK. The original language was Celtic - spoken right across the UK. However - successive invasions by foreign nationalities (many from Arabia and surrounding areas) brought new languages to our shores. The original Celtic-speakers were forced to retreat into Ireland, Wales & Scotland - where (being separate tribes) they developed their own versions of the Celtic language - which we now call Irish, Welsh & Scottish.
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What is the language spoken in the UK?
.... English .....Welsh .....Gaelic .....Cornish
What is the Most common language spoken in Wales?
English, but there is a sizable minority who speak Welsh at home. Polish is also a minority language in Wales.
Spoken languages in Wales?
English is the most spoken language in Wales, with almost all of the population being able to speak English. Welsh is only spoken by about 460,000 people.
Is the UK unilingual?
The United Kingdom does not have an official language, but de facto it is English. In Wales, Welsh and English are legally equal, and in Scotland, Gaelic is also equal to English. The United Kingdom recognizes Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Cornish, Irish, Scots and Ulster Scots as minority languages. So no, the UK is not monolingual.
What is the difference in Irish Scottish English Welsh?
Irish is spoken in Ireland, Scottish is spoken in Scotland, English is spoken in England, and Welsh is spoken in Wales. Each language has its own unique linguistic characteristics and cultural significance within its respective country.
The mainland territory in which English is not spoken i?
Wales is a country in the United Kingdom which has its own language, Welsh, spoken alongside English. It is considered the mainland territory where English is not the primary spoken language.
Where did Gaelic language originate?
AnswerThe Celts originated somewhere in France and the different languages sprung from their language. Gaeilge is what is spoken in Ireland, Scots Gaelic is spoken in Scotland and Welsh is spoken in Wales.
Where is the Welsh language most widely spoken?
The Welsh language is most widely spoken in Wales, particularly in the north and west regions of the country. It is recognized as one of the official languages of Wales alongside English.
What languages are spoken in Wales Ireland and Scotland?
Wales has its own language which is Welsh, which is still the mother tongue in some areas of Wales. Scotland has its own language which is Scots Gaelic, spoken as the mother tongue in the Highlands and Islands. Although a percentage of both countries speak their own language almost everyone of the native peoples also speaks English. Northern Ireland has now a growing ulster Scots community which have their own dialect very different from scotch Gaelic or Irish Gaelic.
What launages other than English are spoken in Northern Ireland Scotland and Wales in the UK?
Gaelic (referred to as Irish in Ireland), is spoken by a small minority in Northern Ireland. Gaelic (pronounced Gah-lick in Scotland) is spoken by some people, mostly in the Highlands and Western Islands of Scotland, and Welsh is spoken in Wales, mostly in the North and rural areas.
Is Britain A language?
Britain is an island, not a language. Most of the people in Britain speak English.
What are the two Celtic language spoken in the UK?
Scotland, Northern Ireland, Cornwall, and Wales.
