The Languages Spoken in Ireland

What language is spoken in Ireland? Well, it depends who you ask. The Irish language is one of the official languages of Ireland, and for a while it was the primary language of the country. But English rule starting in the 19th century almost erased it from the map, and now English is spoken by almost everyone. In this episode of Babbel Explains, we look at how colonialism and diglossia can reshape a country’s linguistic geography.
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[@BewitchinGinger]

Interesting that you did a video on Irish when you don't currently offer Irish as a course. Any chance that you'll offer that language on your site soon?

[@BabbelPlus]

We have no exact date yet, we hope to add more language options in the near future. 🙂

[@anawkwardsweetpotato4728]

"... language, perhaps counter-intuitively, is about more than usefulness." Say that louder! 👏🏾

[@anwar.ahmed.]

Very nice! What's the song at the end of the video?

[@EbuAdil]

كوني عربي مهتم باللغات أنا مهتم بتعلم اللغة الإيرلندية ولو أني في داخلي أشعر أنها مهددة بالانقراض بيننا العرب وبين إيرلندا الكثير من القواسم المشتركة وأتمنى أن تتوحد إيرلندا ويزيد التبادل التجاري والثقافي بينها وبين العرب والمسلمين

[@ramenlord232]

Very cool!

[@BabbelPlus]

🧡

[@TomasDaniel09]

I hope so

[@qezenferasgerov8691]

Avrupanın en eski dilini koruyun.

[@danigomes7879]

Quite sad how the Irish have completely disappeared as far as their traditions and language. Now you’re just British or English.

[@darnmarr]

"póg mo thóin"

[@lucianoftyre]

Ach, tá siad ann.

[@22grena]

@@darnmarr Dont feed the troll

[@obsoletejseason1211]

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[@soda363]

😅