The Manx language primary school, the Bunscoill Ghaelgagh in St Johns, is thriving and efforts are now being made to encourage more adults to learn the Island's native tongue.
Manx language development officer Adrian Cain says it's something he will be focussing his efforts on during the next three or four years.
He says a programme put together over the last six months will be further developed this weekend, with expert adult tutors coming over from Wales to talk about how they have 'spread the word' (play audio file):
To find out more about learning Manx call Adrian Cain on 838527.
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