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Our website is dedicated to supporting those who are learning the Cornish language (Kernowek) in LOVING LIVING CORNISH classes and/or self-studying with the coursebooks CARA KERNOWEK or DESKY KERNOWEK; or who just want easy access to Cornish writing, audio, and vocabulary resources.Why not join our lovinglivingcornish community? Sign up to our e-mailing list to receive news and updates. Save as required by law we won't share your address without your consent. You can cancel at any time.
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The coursebooks CARA KERNOWEK and DESKY KERNOWEK employ the modern spelling system known as Kernowek Standard (KS). Most Cornish written material on this site is spelled in KS.

It is important to realize there are several approaches to revived Cornish, drawing on the historical sources to strike different balances in matters of grammar and vocabulary. There are alternative spelling systems too, most publicly the Standard Written Form (SWF) favoured by Cornwall Council. One may therefore fairly say that revived Cornish is a 'pluricentric' language. Cornish that is written in KS generally takes the Tota Cornicitas approach, which means it reflects all the evidence found in the historical tradition. See Five Principles here.

The weekly lovinglivingcornish class in Newlyn (Lulyn) has its own website kernoweklulyn.com carrying further compatible material. There is also moderncornish.net, the website of Cussel an Tavas Kernôwek who specialize in applying the later historical sources. There is a lively magazine Gweles with a majority of its content in Cornish (KS and SWF with traditional graphs). Additional material appears on its website gweles.com where you can subscribe.

Are you a prospective teacher of a class in traditional Cornish? We offer a full Scheme of Work, as well as classroom kit and logistical support. Don't hesitate to get in touch. And whether teacher or student, you can always contact us with questions about traditional Cornish grammar or vocabulary, or with queries about idiom or style.

We are not a commercial website. We are however eager to carry well-written literature in Cornish, original or translated. We also welcome interesting podcasts in Cornish. We accept advertising for publications in KS; for scholarly work on the Cornish language and its heritage; and for events suitable for learners where Cornish is spoken. Click on Miscellany for our literary / audio and advertising policies. We are not responsible for the content of any website that may be linked to this site.