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Canadian Gaelic

Canadian Gaelic is a special way of speaking that some people in Canada use. It is a kind of language that is similar to Scottish Gaelic, which means it sounds like the way people talk in Scotland. Canadian Gaelic is also sometimes called Cape Breton Gaelic because it is mostly spoken in a place called Cape Breton Island in Nova Scotia, Canada.

People who speak Canadian Gaelic might use it with their friends and family or at special events and celebrations. They might even use it to sing songs or tell stories. Canadian Gaelic has a special alphabet with letters that look different from the letters we use in English, but they still make sounds that we can understand.

Even though Canadian Gaelic is not as common as English in Canada, it is still important because it is a part of our country's history and culture. By learning about Canadian Gaelic, we can learn more about the diverse and interesting people who have lived in Canada throughout history.
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