Languages of the United Kingdom

English, in various dialects, is the most widely spoken language of the United Kingdom, however there are a number of regional languages also spoken. There are 11 indigenous languages spoken across the British Isles: 3 Germanic languages, 5 Celtic languages and 3 Romance languages. There are also many immigrant languages spoken in the British Isles mainly within inner city areas; these languages are mainly from South Asia and Eastern Europe.

Languages of the United Kingdom

English, in various dialects, is the most widely spoken language of the United Kingdom, however there are a number of regional languages also spoken. There are 11 indigenous languages spoken across the British Isles: 3 Germanic languages, 5 Celtic languages and 3 Romance languages. There are also many immigrant languages spoken in the British Isles mainly within inner city areas; these languages are mainly from South Asia and Eastern Europe.