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Celtic Roots of English: The Hidden Influence in Place Names and Words
Episode 131
Published 1 week, 2 days ago
Description
This episode dives into how the ancient Celtic languages—Proto‑Celtic, Welsh, Irish, Breton—shaped modern English. From river names like Avon to words such as whisky and brogue, we trace the linguistic footprints left by Celtic speakers and explore their revival in contemporary language learning markets.
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