'I will never abandon my 79-year Cumbrian dialect'
Jean Scott-Smith, who faced a ban on using her 79-year-old Cumbrian dialect in school, is now dedicated to preserving the language.
Key facts
- Jean Scott-Smith is dedicated to preserving her 79-year-old Cumbrian dialect.
- She was prohibited from using her dialect while attending school.
- Scott-Smith actively works to promote and protect the dialect.
- The dialect has cultural significance and personal importance to her.
- She has faced challenges in maintaining her linguistic heritage.
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