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Goidelic vs Brythonic: How the Celtic Languages Split
The Celtic family broke into two branches. Goidelic kept the original kw sound, Brythonic shifted to p. Why the split happened, where each branch lives today, and how they differ.
May 7, 2026
How Many Celtic Languages Are There? All 6 Living Languages, Explained
Six living Celtic languages, two branches, one shared ancestor. Speaker numbers, geographic spread, and the status of each Celtic language today.
May 7, 2026
Learning Welsh from Abroad — A Guide for the Diaspora
You don't need to live in Wales to learn Welsh. Tools, communities, and a practical plan for diaspora learners in England, Patagonia, and worldwide.
March 8, 2026
Learning Irish from Abroad — A Guide for the Diaspora
You don't need to live in Ireland to learn Irish. Tools, communities, and a practical plan for Irish Americans, Australians, Canadians, and diaspora learners.
March 6, 2026
The 6 Celtic Languages and How They Compare
Irish, Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Breton, Cornish, and Manx: speaker numbers, the Goidelic and Brythonic split, mutual intelligibility, and what sets each apart.
March 6, 2026
Dydd Gŵyl Dewi: Welsh Phrases You Can Actually Use on St David's Day
Practical Welsh phrases for St David's Day (1 March): greetings, social media captions, phrases for events, and what to say when your Welsh runs out.
February 25, 2026
Seachtain na Gaeilge 2026: Phrases You Can Actually Use This March
Practical Irish phrases for Seachtain na Gaeilge (Irish Language Week, 1-17 March): greetings, ordering, opinions, survival phrases, and social media captions.
February 25, 2026