Indigenous Languages of the British Isles Beyond English

The British Isles are home to several languages besides English:

• Welsh: Celtic language spoken primarily in Wales; one of three indigenous languages (with Cornish and Scottish Gaelic). Significant portion of Welsh population speaks it; efforts to preserve and promote.
• Scottish Gaelic: Celtic language spoken in the Scottish Highlands and Islands; one of the three indigenous languages. Native speakers declined but revitalization efforts exist.
• Irish Gaelic: Celtic language spoken primarily in the Republic of Ireland; closely related to Scottish Gaelic. Usage declined in 20th century but revival efforts are underway.
• Cornish: Celtic language historically spoken in Cornwall, England. Extinct in 18th century, but recent revival efforts.
• Manx: Gaelic language historically spoken on the Isle of Man. Extinct early 20th century, with ongoing revival efforts.

These languages represent a significant part of the cultural and linguistic heritage of the British Isles.