FAQ's
We have a range of in-person classes available for beginner and intermediate Guernesiais speakers. These are available to book on our Events page!
We also have a wide range of online learning resources, from translated conversations to downloadable workbooks. All of these are available on our Learn Guernesiais page.
The latest data we have is from the 2001 census which stated that 1,327 (1,262 Guernsey-born) or 2% of the population speak Guernsey Norman-French fluently while 3% fully understand the language. However most of these, 70% or 934 of the 1,327 fluent speakers are aged over 64. Among the young only 0.1% or one in a thousand are fluent speakers.
The number has fallen away sharply since then and most native speakers are aged over 65, leading the language to be classed as 'Endangered'.Be part of Guernsey’s language revival and join us as a volunteer and help bring Guernesiais, our island’s unique dialect, back to life.
Once spoken every day, this beautiful language is a vital piece of our heritage. By getting involved, you’ll help keep its stories, traditions, and local charm alive for future generations. Let’s make Guernesiais heard again!