Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, I’m so excited to welcome Dr. Erin McNulty, a researcher specializing in the sociolinguistics of minoritized languages at the University of Glasgow. I’m so excited that we’re finally getting a chance to talk about Manx and I hope you are too because this is a very linguistics & language revitalization focused episode.
Our conversation explores Erin's journey with Manx, from her early experiences learning the language in primary school to her current research on its revitalization. We discuss the unique challenges and triumphs of Manx as it transitions from near extinction to a growing community language. Erin shares insights on the structure of Manx Gaelic, including its verb-initial sentence structure and grammatical gender, as well as the intriguing phenomenon of initial consonant mutation.
In this episode, we discuss:
🇮🇲 The historical context of Manx Gaelic and its relationship with other Celtic languages.
🇮🇲 The importance of community involvement in the revitalization efforts of Manx.
🇮🇲 The role of digital tools and social media in fostering a new generation of Manx speakers.
🇮🇲 The potential for Manx to serve as a model for other minoritized languages facing similar challenges.
🇮🇲 Unique expressions and sayings in Manx, including the unofficial slogan of the Isle of Man, which embodies the island's laid-back ethos.
Thank you, Erin, for sharing your expertise and passion for the Manx language and culture with us. If you enjoyed this episode of Speaking Tongues, please subscribe, rate, and review the Speaking Tongues Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and like and subscribe on YouTube so that other language lovers can find the show! You can now pledge ongoing support for the show on Buy Me a Coffee dot com or on Patreon dot com. And don’t forget to check out my food ‘zine of international language and cuisine, Taste Buds Vol 1., available for purchase now! Links to all platforms are below!
To Connect with Dr. Erin:
https://www.learnmanx.com/ - perfect place to start a Manx learning journey
https://corpus.gaelg.im/ - the digital text corpus
https://culturevannin.im/ - where to find out more about Manx language and culture
https://www.biosphere.im/ - the UNESCO biosphere
https://www.visitisleofman.com/ - how to plan a holiday!
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