The benefits of learning Guernesiais

We believe that learning, speaking or using Guernesiais can have many benefits. 

Here are just 5:

1.   IDENTITY.  Learning a language of a pplace can help foster a sense of belonging and nurture positive mental health and wellbeing.

2.   CONNECTION.   To feel a link to the Island and a sense of 'Guernseyness' eg. recognising the meanings of surnames and place names.

3.   ECONOMICS.  Using the language of a place provides a unique 'difference' to a product or service.  Our language is a Unique Selling Point of Guernsey that can be adopted to enhance business, tourism, retail and many other areas.  We are part of a family of Indigenous Minority Languages around the world - some have used their languages very successfully to promote cultural identity.  This includes Wales, the Isle of Man and Ireland. 

4.   INTELLECTUAL.  There are proven intellectual benefits of second language acquisition (eg. learning one language makes it easier to pick up others). Furthermore, research suggests that being bilingual can mitigate the development of dementia.

5.  ENJOYMENT.  Many learners remark on the humour and character in the language.  Some learn it to communicate with friends or family.  

We provide a translation service for short translations, partly supported by Martin & Martin Designer Goldsmiths.