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Carmarthen [kə’ma:ð(ə)n] and the Book of Aneirin (both 13th-century).
Wales can claim one of the oldest unbroken literary traditions in Europe.
Music. Wales is often referred to as "the land of song" and is notable
for its harpists, male choirs, and solo artists. Traditional instruments of

Wales include telyn deires (triple harp), fiddle, pibgorn (hornpipe) and other
instruments.

English scotish (usefull expresions):

Hi! Awrite!

Good morning! Guid mornin!
Good evening! Guid eenin!
Welcome! (to greet someone) Welcome!

How are you? Hou ar ye?
Hou's aw wi ye?
Hou's it gaun?

I'm fine, thanks! A'm fine, slainte!
And you? An ye?
Good/ So-So. Guid / so-so.

Thank you (very much)! Thenk ye (uncoly)!
You're welcome! (for "thank you") Ye're welcome!
Hey! Friend! Hey! Mukker!

I missed you so much! A misst ye sae muckle!
What's new? Whit's new?

Nothing much Naething muckle!
Good night! Guid nicht!
See you later! See ye efter!

Good bye! Guid cheerio the nou!

Asking for Help and Directions
I'm lost A'm tint.
Can I help you? Can A gie ye a haund?

Can you help me? Can ye gie's a haund?
Where is the (bathroom/ Whaur's the (bathroom /
pharmacy)? pharmacy)?

Go straight! then turn left/ right! Gae straecht! Than turn left / reit!

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