Falkland Islands Languages
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Description[edit | edit source]
English is the only official language of the Falkland Islands. This is spoken by everyone on a day-to-day basis. Spanish is spoken by only 10% of the population. The majority of the Spanish speakers are immigrants, foreign workers, and expats, predominantly from Chile. [1]
Mainly British in character, Falkland Islands English has developed and retains its own accent/dialect as a result of the isolation of the islands. This persists despite many immigrants from the United Kingdom in recent years. [2]
Several languages have been used historically in the Falkland Islands: [3]
- French - The French were the first to colonize the islands, and their settlement at Port Louis would have used French.
- Yaghan - This is now an extinct language and has left no trace on the Falklands, and would not have been written at this time.
- Scottish Gaelic - Many early settlers were from the Gaelic-speaking parts of Scotland, including the Western Isles and the western Highlands.
Word List(s)[edit | edit source]
Falkland Islands English
Scottish Gaelic
Helpful Genealogical Word Lists:
Alphabet and Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Falkland Islands English
Scottish Gaelic
- Scottish Gaelic phonology and orthography (Wikipedia)
- Scottish Gaelic Alphabet and Pronunciation (Omniglot)
Language Aids and Dictionaries[edit | edit source]
Scottish Gaelic
Additional Resources[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Languages of the Falkland Islands," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_the_Falkland_Islands, accessed 17 May 2023.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Falkland Islands English," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Falkland_Islands_English, accessed 17 May 2023.
- ↑ Wikipedia contributors, "Languages of the Falkland Islands," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Languages_of_the_Falkland_Islands#Historic, accessed 17 May 2023.