are there any fluent first language cornish speakers left?

Question

some people say cthe cornish language has died out!

Answer 1

The last speaker of Cornish died in the 18th century. There have been efforts to revive Cornish, but to date I know of no true first language Cornish speakers who have been produced by the revival. Cornish children learn English as a first language and Cornish as a second language if their parents are very very dedicated to teaching them.

Answer 2

it became extinct in the 18th or early 19th century as a result of displacement by English.

By 1600 it was spoken only in the farthest western part of Cornwall; and by 1800, or shortly thereafter, it had no speakers at all. Modern revivalists have constructed a “unified Cornish,” in which some works have been written. Although a few enthusiasts have learned to speak it, it shows no signs of establishing itself.

Answer 3

It is rumoured that the last Cornish speaker was a parrot. The language died out early 19th Century, but parrots live a long time.

Answer 4

yes there is a few you can even learn it. the cornish language never died out, as the last native speakers were very old the revival of cornish had begun, its very interesting don't you think.

Answer 5

what is cornish language 4 starterz lol we dnt learn that in school x

Answer 6

Not today.

There are some primary schools in Cornwall where kids learn Cornish, so it may change.

Answer 7

who would they talk to they are better off learning american english and net speak

Answer 8

Ohh arrrrrr!!!!

Snorgle my pollytwarble!!
Giggle thy grustkets!


-er obviosly not me then!

Answer 9

the pasties are nice