This page lists significant additions and changes to Omniglot with the most recent at the top. The small changes I make every day are too numerous to include here.
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New language pages: Gaam, Kogo and Bube
New constructed script: Hosalipi
New constructed script: Tehreek-istani
New numbers page: Kogo
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Swords & Spades
New Celtiadur posts: Swords & Spikes and Gorse & Furze
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New language pages: Dilling, Daju Mongo, Afitti and Yaaku
New numbers pages: Batak Simalungun, Batak (Mandailing) and Dilling
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Feeling Whelmed
New Celtiadur posts: Offices and Glory
This week I've been rather busy preparing for my mum's funeral on 16th December (she died at the beginning of December at the age of 84), so haven't had as much time as usual to work on Omniglot. Hence the lack of an Adventure in Etymology or an Omniglot Newcast this week.
New language pages: Siona (Colombian), Ecuadorian Siona, Nyepu and Kuku
New adapated script: Tengwar for Russian
New numbers pages: Nuxalk (Bella Coola) and Obolo
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Guillemets & Goats
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Country Gardens
New Celtiadur post: Cards
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New language pages: Rendille, Tugen and Yamba
New numbers pages: Äiwoo and Wolaytta
New phrases pages: Tugen
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Mermaid Sirens and Paper Cards
New Adventure in Etymology: Office Opus
New Celtiadur post: Disease
Improved Celtiadur post: Death
Improved page: Wolaytta language page.
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New language pages: Nyangatom, Lango (South Sudan), Kupsabiny and Rongmei
New numbers pages: Xârâcùù, Yemba
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Paved Floors
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Tan Oaks
New Celtiadur post: Original Pedigree
Improved Celtiadur post: Oak (trees)
Improved page: Yemba language page.
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New language pages: Ngoni, Kipsigis, Nandi, Terik
New constructed script: Eŭsfligudo
New constructed script: Funemon
New phrases page: Ngoni
New numbers page: Ngoni
New Celtiadur post: Gritty Gravel
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Kaput Capes
New Adventure in Etymology: Monitoring Monsters
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New writing system: Novo Tupi
New adapted script: Finnish Tengwar
New language pages: Kakwa, Old Tupi and Ikoma
New numbers page: Ki’che’
New Omniglot blog post: Language Quiz and Kitchen Fruit
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Grinding Pebbles
New Celtiadur post: Counting Numbers
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New language pages: Arabic (Sudanese), Markwet, Ik and Central ǃKung
New numbers pages: Genoese, Dagaare and Ik
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Hire & Rent and Hat Tricks
New Adventure in Etymology: Weaving Text
New Celtiadur post: Teary Drops
New song: Terms & Conditions
Improved page: Turkish language page.
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New language pages: Saho, Dirasha and Kwasengen
New numbers page: Rukai, Sakizaya and Kryts (Khaput dialect)
New constructed script: Bocsys
New Omniglot blog post: Language Quiz and Pans of Cream
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Oaken Larches
New Celtiadur post: Sufficiently Enough
Improved Celtiadur post: Oak (trees)
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New language pages: Wiyot, Mufian, Bukiyip and Kamasau
New numbers pages: Yurok and Wiyot
New Omniglot blog post: Language Quiz and Trigraphs
New Adventure in Etymology: Terminal Boundaries
New Celtiadur post: Deeply Profound
Improved Celtiadur posts: Fish
Improved pages: Yurok and Betawi language pages, and the Unifon alphabet page.
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New language pages: Kapóng, Warao, Lamalama and Djabugay
New numbers pages: Alur and Arvanitic
New constructed script: Arkyn
New constructed script: Nyctography
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Jack Of All Trades
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Garters
New Celtiadur post: Darkness
Improved page: Guugu Yimithirr
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New language pages: Defaka, Sobei and Datooga
New constructed script: Skálmvargic
New adapted script: RoHangul
New numbers pages: Ulithian, Yapese and Defaka
New Omniglot blog post: Language Quiz and Buttery Donkeys
New Adventure in Etymology: Random Origins
New Celtiadur post: Spinning, Twisting & Turning
Improved Celtiadur posts: Legs & Feet
Improved page: Yapese language page
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New language pages: Southern Oromo, Keiyo, Bawm, Belanda Bor and Anuak
New numbers pages: Soutern Oromo, Bawm and Anuak
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Snub Nosed Simians and Mushroom Hats
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Jeans
New Celtiadur post: Voices
Improved Celtiadur posts: Heads & Brains, Hearing, fame & renown and Ears
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New language pages: Akha, Ntcham and Adhola
New constructed script: Yufrabiz
New constructed script: Western Script
New numbers pages: Achang, Akha and Adhola
New Adventure in Etymology: Swan
New Omniglot blog posts: Battering Down the Door and Language Quiz
New Celtiadur post: Leader in Chief
New song: Cats & Dogs
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New language pages: Thadou, Tidore, Ternate, Burum and Moma
New numbers pages: Mirandese and Ternate
New phrases page: Mirandese
New Omniglot blog posts: What's that noise? and Language Quiz
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Leather
New Celtiadur post: Leathery Hide
Improved Celtiadur posts: Surfaces and Calling Words
Improved page: Mirandese language page.
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New language pages: Glosa, Manam, Belanda Viri, Mbukushu and Ngangam
New numbers pages: Betawi, Glosa, Interglossa and Uropi
New Omniglot blog posts: Doorgetting and Language Quiz
New Adventure in Etymology: Sadly Satisfied
New Celtiadur post: Tented Pavilions
Improved page: Interglossa language page.
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New language pages: Koda, Nateni, Hanga and Mbelime
New writing system: Nag Chiki
New numbers page: Tocharian (A & B), Hanga, Sipakapense and Bajaw
New phrases page: Folkspraak
New article: Multiple Ways to Say “To Visit” in French
New Omniglot blog posts: Stanzas, Cameras and Salons and Language Quiz
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Groovy Furrows
New Celtiadur posts: Furrowed Trenches, Yoked Bonds
Improved Celtiadur posts: Ditches and Trenches
Improved page: Nüshu script page
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New language pages: Kulango, Ibinda, Vwanji, Safwa and Hehe
New numbers pages: High Valyrian, Latino Sine Flexione and Ibinda
New fictional script and language: High Valyrian
New constructed script: Vjøbhaž
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Foolish Consistency
New Adventure in Etymology: Grass
New Celtiadur post: Grinding Mills
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New language pages: Pendau, Maay Maay, Modang, Kembayan and Biatah
New numbers pages: Pendau, Maasai, Modang and Biatah
New constructed script: Rountongue
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Superfluously Redundant
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Tin
New Celtiadur post: A Meeting of Assemblies
Improved Celtiadur posts: Wolves & Sea Monsters and Roundness
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New language pages: Chamacoco, Mising, Ocaina, Ayoreo and Binumarien
New phrases page: Mising
New numbers pages: Mising, Ocaina and Binumarien
New adapted script: Italorussian (Италоруссо)
Тутти љи эссэри умани насконо либэри эд эгўали ин дињита̀ э диритти. Эсси соно дотати ди раджонэ ди кощэнца э дэвоно аджирэ љи уни вэрсо љи альтри ин спирто ди фратэлланца.
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Rucksacks & Mistletoe
New Adventure in Etymology: Antique
New Celtiadur post: Habitual Customs
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New language pages: Hill Miri, Chiru and Bimin
New constructed script: Nomish
New phrases pages: Hill Miri and Galo
New numbers pages: Hill Miri, Galo and Bimin
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Forest Cities
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Boring Tools
New Celtiadur posts: Augers & Drills and Shells
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New language pages: Fataluku, Rongga and Wejewa
New phrases page: Guernésiais
New numbers pages: Lugbara and Dinka
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Water Parties
New Adventure in Etymology: Folk
New Celtiadur post: Razors
Improved Celtiadur posts: Fathers and Land, Parishes & Enclosures
Improved page: Lugbara language page.
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New language pages: Bori, Kakwa, Izon and Meyah
New constructed script: Dust Witch Runes
New constructed script: Zuravot
New numbers pages: Ladino, Bori and Izon
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Tarradiddles
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Bits & Pieces
New Celtiadur post: Monday Moons
Improved Celtiadur post: Parts and Portions
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New language pages: Yelmek, Papapana and Nafanan
New constructed script: Arleng Mekʼlek
New numbers pages: Slovio, Sunwar and Zarma
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Muchedumbre
New Adventure in Etymology: Door
New Celtiadur post: Similar Likeness
Improved Celtiadur posts: Doors and Sticks and Rods
Improved page: Romanian Tatar
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New adapted script: Mayan Hangul
New language pages: Helong, Phom and Sursurunga
New numbers pages: Lavukaleve, Guernésiais and Jingpho
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Jentacularity
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Heather
New Celtiadur post: Seeds
Improved Celtiadur post: Ceilidh Companions
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New language pages: Jju, Abua, Beami, Banggai
New numbers pages: Beami
New Tower of Babel translation: Benga
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz amd New Old Words
New Adventure in Etymology: Journey
New Celtiadur posts: A Shovelful of Spades and Light Lungs
Improved page: Breton language page
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New adapted script: Italicisch
New Omniglot blog post: Language Quiz
I got back from Ireland yesterday (Saturday 22nd), and am currently catching up with things. I had a great time there, learnt some more Irish, met some interesting people, and saw some beautiful places.
There are more photos from Gleann Cholm Cille, where I went in Ireland.
New language and alphabet: Bactrian
New language pages: Bariai, Biak and Nambya
New numbers page: Bariai
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Ireland / Éire and Earthlings and Other Lings
New Celtiadur post: Acorns
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I didn't have time to make a recording of this week's news as I am in Ireland learning Irish.
New language pages: Zeme, Borong, Boko and Vatlongos
New numbers pages: Zeme, Northern Pomo and Lebanese Arabic
New Tower of Babel translations: Alur, Akha, Adhola, Dangme, Achi and Abua
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Spreading Sweetness
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Charming Witches
New Celtiadur posts: Mixed & Confused and Honey Wine
Improved Celtiadur posts: Magic and Spells
Improved page: Maltese language page.
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New language pages: Lakon, Maléku, Kadiwéu and Mocoví
New numbers pages: Celtiberian and Bosnian
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Super Brows
New Adventure in Etymology: Escape
New Celtiadur post: Eyebrows
New song: Off To Sea
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New writing system: Sheek Bakrii Saphaloo Script
New fictional script: Exception
New constructed script: Formetta
New language pages: Wichí Lhamtés Vejoz, Wichí Lhamtés Güisnay, Wichí Lhamtés Nocten and Maká
New phrases page: Taíno-Quisqueyanaíqui
New Omniglot blog posts: A Little Alliteration and Language Quiz
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Bills and Gouges
New Celtiadur post: The End
Improved page: Taíno language page.
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New language pages: Bhaca, Ulumandaʼ and Bambam
New numbers pages: Ulumandaʼ and Bambam
New Omniglot blog posts: Buckling Swashes and Language Quiz
New Adventure in Etymology: Landlubber
New Celtic Cognates page: Names
New Celtiadur post: Glens and Valleys
Improved Celtiadur post: Full
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New language pages: Teanu, Uneapa (the 2,000th language!) and Nanggu
New adapted script: Turkorece
New numbers pages: Nawat, Classical Nahuatl and Chakma
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and 2,000 Languages!
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Brio
New Celtiadur post: Bodies
Improved Celtiadur posts: Horses and Strength
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New language pages: Sa'a, Talise and Santa Cruz
New numbers pages: Lumbu, Lepcha and Santa Cruz
New phrases page: Dogri
New Adventure in Etymology: Dinkus
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Chocolate Peanuts
New Celtiadur post: Meaty Flesh
Improved Celtiadur post: Brown & Dun
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New language pages: Central Teke, Catio, Pagibete and Kukuya
New constructed script: Pan-Caucasian alphabet
New numbers pages: Central Teke and Babine-Witsuwit'en
New time page: Swahili
New Omniglot blog posts: Surfing the Mountains and Language Quiz
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Brooms
New Celtiadur post: Barn
Improved Celtiadur posts Brushes and Broom and Grey
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New language pages: Niuatoputapu-Tafahi, Isinai and Owa
New constructed script: Marubhasha
New constructed script: Erm
New phrases page: Dogri
New numbers pages: Dogri and Saurashtra
New Adventure in Etymology: Stable Stables
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Ruffled Rifles
New Celtiadur post: Lies and Deceit
Improved Celtiadur post: Bridges
Improved pages: Tindi, Kryts, Kubachi, Budukh, Hunzib and Bagvalal language pages.
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New constructed script: Ayxanər
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Sabhal Mòr Ostaig
New article: Lights, Camera, Action! Unleash the Power of Movies for Language Learning
New language pages: Yurutí, Tuyuca, Carapana and Desano
New numbers pages: Midland Mixe and Chorti
New Tower of Babel translation: Midland Mixe
New Omniglot blog posts: Turas Fada (Long Journey), Mr(s) Rumbling and Giving Up
New Celtiadur post: Ploughs
Improved Celtiadur post: Seals and Purple
Improved pages: Mi'kmaq and Guanano language page.
Please note: from 6th-15th April I'll be away from home, mainly on the Isle of Skye doing a course in Scottish Gaelic songs. During this time there will be few, if any, up-dates to this site, blog posts or podcasts, and I probably won't have time to answer all your emails. Things will be back to normal after that.
I'll probably post a few photos on Instagram (@ieithgi).
New language pages: Ambo-Pasco Quechua, Matsés and Yine
New constructed script: Skyling Script (a script for a fictional language)
New constructed script: Japonesian (an alternative way to write Japanese and Indonesian)
New numbers pages: Chuj, Tzotzil and Tzeltal
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Madrugadores (Early Risers)
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Fortified Dunes
New Celtiadur post: Blessings
Improved Celtiadur post: Talkative
Improved pages: Tzotzil, Tzeltal and Kubachi language pages.
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New language pages: Jibu, Oroha and Neolatin
New constructed script: Script of the All-Seers
New phrases page: Neolatin
New numbers page: Jibu, Kryts, Oroha and Neolatin
New time page: Neolatin
New family words page: Neolatin
New weather words page: Neolatin
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Noodling About Nurdles
New Adventure in Etymology: Noodling About Noodles
New Celtiadur post: Central Hearts
Improved Celtiadur posts: Streets and Ants
New song: Noodling
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New writing system page: Ogan Script
New language pages: Longgu, Ogan and Lop
New numbers pages: Kongo, Northern Ndebele and Lozi
New article: Unlocking the Power of Online Spanish Language Communities
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Whimperatives
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Horny Peaks
New Celtiadur post: Colourful Hues
Improved Celtiadur posts: Mountains and Roads
Improved pages: Soninke language page.
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New languages: Andoque, Berom and Hdi
New constructed script: Wind-and-Leaf Script
New fictional script: Neo-Chakobsa
New numbers pages: Berom and Hdi
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Clinking Hardware
New Adventure in Etymology: Shambling Shambles
New Celtiadur post: Thin & Slender
Improved pages: Southern Ndebele, Northern Ndebele, Swati, Tswa and Tsonga
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New language pages: Ghomalaʼ, Feʼfeʼ, Lengo and Lau
New constructed script: Fana
New numbers pages: Ghomalaʼ, Lengo, Lau
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Overflowing Vases
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Bijou Fingers
New Celtiadur post: Long Distance
Improved Celtiadur post: Fingers and Toes, Silver & Money and Streams and Currents
Improved pages: Paicî and Huambisa language pages.
New song: Colourless Green Ideas
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New language pages: Kwaio, Gela, Arosi and Touo
New constructed script: Thieṛian
New adapted script: Tengwar for Persian
New phrases page: Duala
New numbers page: Duala, Kikuyu, Gela and Arosi
New article: The Role of Language in Thought and Persuasion
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Various Verses
New Adventure in Etymology: Guide
New Celtiadur post: A Bit of Bitterness
Improved Celtiadur posts: Honey and Sweet
Improved page: Duala
New interview with me: https://www.twinkl.co.uk/blog/polyglots-why-languages-are-important
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New language pages: Mono-Alu, Marovo, Nduke and Babatana
New numbers pages: Hoava, Nduke, Babatana and Nishi
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Fictile Dairymaids
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Needles and Scythes
New Celtiadur posta: Pins & Needles, Muddy Mires
Improved Celtiadur posts: Red and Blue / Black / Dark
Improved page: Mundari Bani script.
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New languages: Iranun, Onhan and Southern Sorsogon
New phrases page: Gallo
New numbers pages: Onhan and Shompen
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Mud Glorious Mud
New Adventure in Etymology: Quagmire
New Celtiadur posts: Through and Through and Betwixt and Between
Improved Celtiadur posts: Green & Verdant and Blue / Green / Grey
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New languages: Nishi, Khengkha and Jumli
New constructed script: Wiqa
New numbers pages: Khorasani Turkic, Kumandy and Khengkha
New Omniglot blog post: Gatekeeping / Geatóireacht and Language Quiz
New Celtiadur post: Cauldrons and Kettles
Improved Celtiadur posts: Houses and Dwellings and Time & Weather
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Swampy Cauldrons
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New writing system: Meetei Yelhou Mayek
New language pages: Bahing, Jirel and Kahua
New phrases pages: Kabiye, Kabyle and Samogitian
New numbers page: Samogitian
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz, Duostories and World Endangered Writing Day
New Adventure in Etymology: Storm
New Celtiadur post: Stormy Weather
Improved Celtiadur posts: Black and White
Improved pages: Kabiye and Tartessian language pages.
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New language pages: Kagate, Chaná and Chocha Ngacha
New constructed script: Sonos
New English spelling system: New Franklin Alphabet
New numbers pages: Korku, Kagate and Tlapanec (Malinaltepec)
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Lady Gunilda
New Celtiadur post: Bees
Improved Celtiadur posts: Lord, Ruler and To Read
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Soft Bogs
Improved pages: Timbisha, Tiwi and Tlapanec language pages.
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New language: Darmiya, Sengele, Mongo and Gawri
New numbers pages: Sengele, Benga and Kimbundu
New Omniglot blog post: Language Quiz and Interlinguistic Conflicts
New Adventure in Etymology: Procrastination
New Celtiadur post: Modestly Humble
Improved Celtiadur post: Free
Improved page: Bisu
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New languages: Muinane, Texistepec, Sierra Popoluca and Chimalapa Zoque
New adapated script: Penobscot Syllabics
New numbers pages: Muinane, Texistepec and Chimalapa Zoque
New Omniglot blog posts: Language Quiz and Lost in the Geese
New Celtiadur posts: Barnacles & Limpets and Dinner
Improved Celtiadur post: Seas
New Celtic Pathways podcast: Barnacle Geese
Improved page: Wayuu language page.
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