VOICED : Islanders seek to revive Jersey's native tongue

The video discusses the efforts to revive the native language of Jersey, known as Jerry, which is critically endangered with fewer than 800 native speakers. Historically stigmatized, Jerry is now being taught in schools with structured programs. The language, similar to Norman French, is crucial for preserving Jersey's cultural identity. In 2019, Jerry was made the island's third official language, boosting revitalization efforts. The aim is to integrate Jerry into daily life without replacing English or French, ensuring the island's culture and history are preserved.

What is the primary goal of teaching Jèrriais to children in Jersey?

• To ensure it becomes an everyday language

• To eliminate the use of other languages

• To replace English and French

• To make it the only language spoken on the island

Why did the number of Jèrriais speakers decline after the mid-1940s?

• There were no teachers available

• Jèrriais was too difficult to learn

• English became the dominant language

• The language was banned by the government

What percentage of Jersey's population can understand basic Jèrriais phrases?

• 10%

• 1%

• 50%

• 25%

What significant change occurred in 2019 regarding the Jèrriais language?

• It replaced French as the second language

• It was banned from schools

• It was declared extinct

• It became the island's third official language

How are schools in Jersey helping children reconnect with their cultural heritage?

• By eliminating history lessons

• By focusing solely on modern languages

• By using local tales written in Jèrriais

• By teaching them only in English