Where Duolingo falls down: how I learned to speak Welsh with my mother
From The Audio Long Read by The Guardian
May 4, 2026 · 48 min
About this episode
The episode explores the journey of learning Welsh to connect with family and the cultural significance of the language.
Once violently defended from extinction, Welsh is still a part of daily life. By learning my family’s language, I hoped to join their conversation By Dan Fox. Read by Matt Addis. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod
People in this episode
Host: Matt Addis
Guest: Dan Fox
Topics covered
- language learning
- Welsh culture
- family connections
- bilingualism
- cultural preservation
Keywords
- Welsh
- language learning
- family
- cultural identity
- bilingualism
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Guardian
Places: Welsh
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