Rural – Jersey Country Life Magazine

A STRATEGY FOR JÈRRIAIS, 2022-2025

A strategy for teaching and learning Jèrriais  has been launched at a reception held by L’Office d’Jèrriais and the Government of Jersey.

Deputy Kirsten Morel , the Assistant Minister with Responsibility for Culture, writing in a foreword to the Strategy document, states: ‘For the first time in my lifetime, it feels as though we’re making real progress in the development of Jèrriais and whist there is still a long road to travel before we can say that the language’s future is secure, there are exciting signs that the goal is actually achievable.

‘The 2022-25 strategy builds on the work of the 2017-2019 Jèrriais Plan, which led to significant growth in the number of learners of all ages and the launch of La Fête du Jèrriais and the translation of three children’s books, which have been distributed to over 3,000 children.

‘We can expect to see a range of initiatives in the coming years that will help to deliver on its five themes and will ensure that Jèrriais remains a living language that is relevant to Islanders in the 21st Century.’

Among these initiatives are an early-years programme in schools and on-line lessons for adults and younger students.

The strategy’s vision is that Jèrriais will be continue to be spoken, shared, supported and sustained.

Professor of Linguistics Paul Birt is quoted in the Strategy document: ‘There are few languages I know with such a richness of expression, some of her idioms are poetry… Jèrriais belongs to Jersey, and without it, Jersey would, I believe, stop being Jersey.’

Share:

Facebook
Twitter
Pinterest
LinkedIn

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Latest News

Rural Post Sign Up

Join our mailing list and stay up to date with the latest news.

* indicates required

Crosby Media and Publishing Ltd will use the information you provide on this form to be in touch with you and to provide updates and marketing. Please let us know all the ways you would like to hear from us:


You can change your mind at any time by clicking the unsubscribe link in the footer of any email you receive from us, or by contacting us at alasdair.crosby@ruraljersey.co.uk. We will treat your information with respect. For more information about our privacy practices please visit our website. By clicking below, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with these terms.

We use Mailchimp as our marketing platform. By clicking below to subscribe, you acknowledge that your information will be transferred to Mailchimp for processing. Learn more about Mailchimp's privacy practices here.

Related Posts

THE JOY OF MOBILE PHONES

By Alasdair Crosby AM I the Invisible Man?  It seems so, as in the street I generally have to take sharp avoidance action to avoid

Read More »

JERSEY GARDENING CLUB

The president of the Jerseu Gardening Club, Marilyn Le Beurrier introduces the last club function of the year – a Quiz Night – on 19

Read More »