Where Duolingo falls down: how I learned to speak Welsh with my mother – podcast

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Published May 4, 2026

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

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