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Languages of the UK

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Although English is spoken throughout the UK, other languages are used in different parts. In Wales, many people speak Welsh, which is taught in schools and universities. In parts of the Scottish Highlands and Islands, people speak Gaelic, and in Northern Ireland some people speak Irish Gaelic.

Memory tip: Welsh in Wales; Gaelic in the Scottish Highlands and Islands; Irish Gaelic in Northern Ireland.

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In which part of the UK do many people speak Welsh?

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