Best Manx Gaelic Podcasts (2025)

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Claare ny Gael 9th November 2025 53:45

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Murder, mutilation and mayhem - the world of the Kings of Man and the Isles. But Olaf Godredson seems to have died peacefully in Peel Castle on 10th November 1187. More Grimms' fairy tales in Manx, and the Island's music to celebrate the Cooish Manx Language festival 2025.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 9oo Mee Houney - 2025 - November 9th 26:31

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Shoh dhyt caa dy chlashtyn cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass e chlaare, 'Kiaull as Cooish', as chyndaays jeh paart dy skeeal ferrish Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Here's a chance to hear Daniel Quayle's topics from his progamme, 'Kiaull as Cooish', and a translation of part of a Grimms' fairy tale from 'Claare ny Gael'.…

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 2ah Mee Houney - 2025 - November 2nd 25:38

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Shoh dhyt ny caghlaaghyn cooish v'ec Daniel Quayle ayns 'Kiaull as Cooish' as skeeal ferrish ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Here for you are Daniel Quayle's various subject-matter in 'Kiaull as Cooish' and Grimm Brothers' fairy tale from 'Claare ny Gael'.

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Claare ny Gael 2nd November 2025 51:58

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Music making in the Celtic countries comes in a range of genres, as you'll hear. You'll also hear one of Grimms' fairy tales in a Manx translation, and about crime and punishment in 1832.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 26oo Jerrey Fouyir - 2025 - October 26th 27:55

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Ayns shoh er-dty-hon ta cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass Kiaull as Cooish, as chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeeal ferrish Grimm ass Claare ny Gael. Here for you are Daniel Quayle's talky bits from Kiaull as Cooish, and a translation into Manx of one of Grimm's fairy tales from Claare ny Gael.

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Claare ny Gael 26th October 2025 53:41

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There's a reminder that life in the Island could be gritty, with two men losing their lives for their crime in 1832. There's a well-known story from the Brothers Grimm, heard here in a Manx translation. As usual, there's plenty of music, too, from the Celtic countries.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 19oo Jerrey Fouyir - 2025 - October 25th 26:24

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Cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass y chlaare echey, 'Kiaull as Cooish', as chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeealyn ferrish Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Daniel Quayle's chatty bits from his programme, 'Kiaull as Cooish', and a translation into Manx of Grimms' Fairy Tales from 'Claare ny Gael'.

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Claare ny Gael 19th October 2025 54:30

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The history of James and Charlotte Stanley and a stone dated 1644 found at Castle Rushen rounds off William Gell's 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen. There's a translation into Manx of Grimm's Fairy Tales, and a generous helping of music from the Celtic countries.

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Claare ny Gael 12th October 2025 54:31

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With a taste of music from around the Celtic countries, there's a translation into Manx of the strange world of Grimms' fairy tales and more about the Stanley family and their association with the Island.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 12ah Jerrey Fouyir - 2025 - October 12th 24:50

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Ta cooishyn Daniel Quayle ry chlashtyn ass 'Kiaull as Cooish', as ta meeryn elley ayns chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg ass chaglym ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Daniel Quayle's topics are to be heard from 'Kiaull as Cooish', and there are more pieces in translation into Manx from the collection of the Brothers Grimm from 'Claare ny Gael'.…

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Claare ny Gael 5th October 2025 55:56

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Grimms' fairy tales conjure up a strange world, and here they are in a translation into Manx. Arising from William Gell's poem, there's still a lot more to find out about the Stanley family, the Earls of Derby, who had been imposed as rulers of the Island. Music, too, from the Celtic nations.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 5oo Jerrey Fouyir - 2025 - October 5th 11:31

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Shoh dhyt chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeealyn ferrish ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael' - agh gyn 'Kiaull as Cooish' marish Daniel Quayle ny 'Goll as Gaccan' marish Phil Gawne. Here for you is a translation into Manx of Grimms' fairy tales from 'Claare ny Gael' - but no 'Kiaull as Cooish' with Daniel Quayle or 'Goll as Gaccan' with Phil Gawne.…

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 28oo Mean Fouyir - 2025 - September 28th 11:28

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S'goan vel veg ry chlashtyn y cheayrt shoh - gyn Daniel Quayle as 'Kiaull as Cooish' as gyn Phil Gawne as 'Goll as Gaccan'. Agh red ennagh ass 'Claare ny Gael'. There's hardly anything to be heard this time - no Daniel Quayle and 'Kiaull as Cooish' and no Phil Gawne and 'Goll as Gaccan'. But something from 'Claare ny Gael'.…

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Claare ny Gael 28th September 2025 55:56

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The conclusion of William Gell's 1906 poem has invited attention to the Stanley family who were Kings and Lords of Man. In a translation into Manx, there's more from Grimms' fairy tales. All this, and a range of music from the Celtic nations, too.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 21ed Mean Fouyir - 2025 - September 21st 25:58

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Ta meeryn ass daa chlaare y cheayrt shoh, lesh cooishyn Daniel Quayle ass 'Kiaull as Cooish', as paart jeh skeealyn ferrish Grimm ayns chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg ass 'Claare ny Gael'. There are extracts from two programmes this time, with Daniel Quayle's topics from 'Kiaull as Cooish', and part of a Grimms' fairy tales in a translation into Manx from 'Cl…

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Claare ny Gael 21st September 2025 54:00

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John Seacombe's 1793 book, The House of Stanley, is entertaining but not always reliable. Grimms' fairy tales are entertaining, if bizarre, and there's part of a translation into Manx of one of them. Plus there's a range of musical entertainment from the Celtic countries.

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177. Speaking Igbo With Tochi Precious of Igbo Wikimedians User Group 1:08:23

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we have the pleasure of speaking with Tochi Precious, a dedicated program manager and language advocate with a wealth of experience in the Wikimedia movement. She is the co-founder of the Igbo Wikimedians User Group and currently serves as a Wikimedian in Residence at Wikitongues, where sh…

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Claare ny Gael 14th September 2025 54:12

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There's a Manx translation of the Grimms' curious tales, and William Gell's reference to the Stanleys' crest of the Eagle and Child has led to the not always reliable 1793 account of the Stanley family by John Seacombe. There's also a helping of music from the Celtic countries.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 14oo Mean Fouyir - 2025 - September 14th 23:06

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Shoh ny cooishyn v'ec Daniel Quayle ass 'Kiaull as Cooish' as chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeealyn ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Here are Daniel Quayle's topics from 'Kiaull as Cooish' and a translation into Manx of stories of the Brothers Grimm from 'Claare ny Gael'.

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176. Speaking Ukrainian with Katerina Manoff, founder of ENGin 1:00:34

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are excited to welcome Katerina Manoff, founder and CEO of ENGin, a global nonprofit dedicated to connecting Ukrainian English learners with volunteers for meaningful conversation and cultural exchange. Katerina shares her inspiring journey from her early life in Kyiv, where she grew up…

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Claare ny Gael 7th September 2025 54:11

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With a sprinkling of music from the Celtic countries, there's more about the Stanley crest of the Eagle and Child and a Manx translation of more from the Brothers Grimm.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 7oo Mean Fouyir - 2025 - September 7th 26:46

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Lurg barney, ta Daniel Quayle ayn shoh reesht lesh ny cooishyn echey ass 'Kiaull as Cooish', as ta paart elley jeh skeeal ferrish ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. After a hiatus, Daniel Quayle is here again with his chatty bits from 'Kiaull as Cooish', and there's another part of a fairy tale of the Brothers Grimm from 'Claare ny Gael'.…

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 31ed Mee Luanistyn - 2025 - August 31st 10:21

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Veg agh meer 'sy Ghaelg ass yn un chlaare, as shen paart jeh skeeal ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Nothing but a section in Manx from the one programme, and that's part of a story from 'Claare ny Gael'.

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Claare ny Gael 31st August 2025 54:12

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The poet, William Gell, draws attention to the Stanley family through its association with Castle Rushen, so the start of a lengthy focus on them, starting with their crest, the Eagle and Child. As well as a Manx translation of Grimm's fairy stories, there's music from around the Celtic world.

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175. Speaking Swedish with Katrin of Slow Swedish 1:03:51

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, I’m thrilled to welcome Katrin, the creator behind Slow Swedish, the #1 Swedish language account on Instagram. As the host of the Learn Swedish and Slow Swedish with Katrin podcasts, she bridges the gap between traditional language learning apps and authentic spoken Swedish. Katrin shares …

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 24oo Mee Luanistyn - 2025 - August 24th 12:49

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Ta Phil Gawne soilshaghey magh aght dy yannoo ymmyd jeh smeyir as ooylyn ayns 'Goll as Gaccan', as tooilley veih chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeealyn ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Phil Gawne explains a way to make use of blackberries and apples in 'Goll as Gaccan', and more from a Manx translation of the stories of the Brothers Grimm from …

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Claare ny Gael 24th August 2025 53:12

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William Gell's mention of the famous one-fingered Castle Rushen clock gives rise to thoughts of the Stanley family's standing in the Elizabethan court. There's more in a Manx translation from Grimm's Fairy Tales, and a generous helping of music from the Celtic countries.

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174. Speaking Khmer with Ryan Samn of All Things Cambodian🇰🇭 1:17:06

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues we're having a joyous and heartfelt conversation with Ryan Samn, the writer, creator, and educator behind the Instagram account All Things Cambodian. Ryan talks with us about his multicultural background,he reflects on the complexities of language and culture,and we discuss his experiences …

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 17oo Mee Luanistyn - 2025 - August 17th 15:21

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Y cheayrt shoh ta meeryn ass y chlaare s'jerree 'sy strane shoh jeh 'Shiaght Laa', as chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh obbyr ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. This time there are extracts from the final programme in this series of 'Shiaght Laa', and a translation into Manx of the work of the Brothers Grimm from 'Claare ny Gael'.…

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Claare ny Gael 17th August 2025 53:50

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Music from around the Celtic countries intertwines with parts of a 1906 poem about the Island by William Gell and its historic and cultural background, and a translation into Manx of Grimm's Fairy Tales.

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Shiaght Laa 14th August 2025 26:50

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Myra Gilbert and Helen Fox of the Creative Network talk about an art exhibition from Saturday 16th August in the Hodgson Loom Gallery in Laxey, and two packed weekends of the Isle of Man Art and Architecture Festival on 23rd-25th August and 30th-31st August, a venture between the Creative Network and the Isle of Man Society of Architects. Plus song…

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173. Speaking Dominican Spanish & "The Grand Paloma Resort" with author Cleyvis Natera 1:13:57

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are so thrilled to welcome Cleyvis Natera, the acclaimed author of "Neruda on the Park" to talk about Dominican Spanish language and her latest novel "The Grand Paloma Resort" which is out August 12! Born in the Dominican Republic and raised in New York City, Cleyvis shares her journey …

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Claare ny Gael 10th August 2025 54:00

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William Gell leads the way in an exploration of Castle Rushen and its history. In a Manx translation of Grimms Fairy Tales, the fisherman's wife is ever more demanding. There's also a variety of music from the Celtic nations.

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 10oo Mee Luanistyn - 2025 - August 10th 14:48

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Ta Maralyn Crellin chebbal 'Shiaght Laa' as ta meer elley ass skeealyn ny Braaraghyn Grimm ayns chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Maralyn Crellin presents 'Shiaght Laa' and there's another excerpt from the stories of the Brothers Grimm in translation into Manx from 'Claare ny Gael'.

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Shiaght Laa 7th August 2025 26:50

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Maralyn Crellin presents a programme in which we hear from author and illustrator Rosemary Greening about Blooming Marvellous : Manx Wildflowers - A Botanical Journey, published by Loaghtan Books, and Ruth Keggin Gell talks to some recent visitors to the Island.By Manx Radio

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172. Speaking Manx Gaelic with Dr. Erin McNulty 1:11:09

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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 re…

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 3ss Mee Luanistyn - 2025 - August 3rd 15:25

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Ta Maralyn Crellin chebbal 'Shiaght Laa', as ta shin clashtyn meer ass 'Goll as Gaccan' marish Phil Gawne, roish my vees skeeal ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Maralyn Crellin presents 'Shiaght Laa' and we hear an extract from 'Goll as Gaccan' with Phil Gawne, before there's a story of the Brothers Grimm from 'Claare ny Gael'.…

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Claare ny Gael 3rd August 2025 53:32

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In the book version of William Gell's poem, Mannin Veg Veen, the final part is called Canto IX, and also has a title, The Rushen Epic - neither of which appear in the newspaper. There's a Manx translation of Grimm's Fairy Tales, and music from around the Celtic world.By Manx Radio

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Shiaght Laa 31st July 2025 26:50

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Fiona McArdle introduces Shiaght Laa with Kristin Kelly from Australia and Catherine Iverson from the United States of America - both with Manx ancestry. There's also the launch of Fiddyl Reesht, with Director of Culture Vannin, Breesha Maddrell, and the author/editor of Fiddyl Reesht, Laura Rowles.By Manx Radio

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171. Speaking Taino with Ra Jikotea Niaku'no of Wuru Taino Tekiro’uo 1:06:40

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, I am so very honored to talk with Ra Jikotea Niaku'no, a Taino Boricua artist and educator, about Taino language, culture, and heritage. Ra shares her journey, rooted in the islands of Borikén (which you also may know as Puerto Rico), as she navigates the complexities of identity and langu…

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Claare ny Gael 27th July 2025 54:42

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William Gell prompts some history of Ballasalla, Billown and Castletown with his poem from 1906, Mannin Veg Veen; there is more from a Manx translation of Grimms' fairy tales; and there's music mostly from performers at Yn Chruinnaght 2025 (just one stray interloper!).By Manx Radio

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 27oo Jerrey Souree - 2025 - July 27th 13:40

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Ta meeryn ayns shoh ass 'Shiaght Laa' as ass 'Claare ny Gael' y cheayrt shoh. There are pieces here from 'Shiaght Laa' and from 'Claare ny Gael' on this occasion.By Manx Radio

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Shiaght Laa 24th July 2025 26:50

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The North American Manx Association makes annual awards of silver medals for outstanding contributions to Manx culture and community by young people, and the Department of Education makes two awards for the Manx language. We hear this year's ceremony for the presentation of awards with Daphne Caine MHK and President of Tynwald, Laurence Skelly.…

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170. Speaking Syrian Arabic with Paul Nabil Matthis 59:14

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are thrilled to welcome Paul, a Syrian-American author and musician based in Philadelphia. In this episode, we’re talking about his fascinating journey navigating his cultural identity through language, music, and food. Paul shares his experiences growing up in Texas’s linguistic landsc…

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Claare ny Gael 20th July 2025 52:17

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William Gell's poem gives an opportunity to look at some of the history and associations he writes about, there's more from a Manx translation of Grimm's fairy tales, and there's music by people who'll be performing at Yn Chruinnaght's Celtic Gathering this coming week.By Manx Radio

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 20oo Jerrey Souree - 2025 - July 20th 15:17

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Shoh Maralyn Crellin as 'Shiaght Laa' as chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh skeealyn ferrish ny Braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Here is Maralyn Crellin and 'Shiaght Laa' and a translation into Manx from the fairy tales of the brothers Grimm from 'Claare ny Gael'.By Manx Radio

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Shiaght Laa 17th July 2025 26:50

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Maralyn Crellin introduces a programme which includes Julie Matthews talking about her life in teaching and the Manx language on the eve of her retirement as head of the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh, and Chloe Woolley and Jo Callister give an overview of Yn Chruinnaght 2025, the interCeltic arts festival which will be running 21st-27th July.…

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169. Speaking Thai, Tigrinya, French & Portuguese with Languages Through Music 1:05:32

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Hello Language Lovers! In this episode of Speaking Tongues, we are thrilled to welcome back the endlessly talented and effortlessly cool Desta Haile, founder and director of Languages Through Music. With a rich background in music and multicultural experiences, Desta shares how her journey through various languages has shaped her identity and teach…

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Claare ny Gael 13th July 2025 55:57

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You can hear a range of music from the Celtic nations as William Gell leads round the Island with his 1906 poem, Mannin Veg Veen, and in Manx there's more from the Brothers Grimm.By Manx Radio

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Abbyr Shen Reesht - Say That Again 13oo Jerrey Souree - 2025 - July 13th 18:14

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Ta Fiona McArdle chebbal 'Shiaght Laa' as ta chyndaays 'sy Ghaelg jeh obbyr ny braaraghyn Grimm ass 'Claare ny Gael'. Fiona McArdle presents 'Shiaght Laa' and there's a translation into Manx of the work of the brothers Grimm from 'Claare ny Gael'.By Manx Radio