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Regional and minority languages
Study note
English is the main language of the UK, but several other languages are spoken in different parts of the country. These include Welsh in Wales, Scottish Gaelic and Scots in Scotland, Irish Gaelic and Ulster Scots in Northern Ireland, and Cornish in Cornwall.
Memory tip: Welsh, Scottish Gaelic, Scots, Irish Gaelic and Cornish all sit alongside English.
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In which part of the UK is Cornish a traditional regional language?
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