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Jonathan Ross's daughter Honey is learning Welsh, practising on dog

The 13-year-old has been using the Duolingo app to learn Welsh, according to YouTuber Gav Murphy who shared the detail online.

On air: Chip Darnell and Dale Bearman on Weekend Edition
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  1. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHoney Ross, daughter of Jonathan Ross, is learning Welsh on Duolingo. YouTuber Gav Murphy says she practises on her dog.

  2. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorA dog. Cannot correct her.

  3. Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorSupportive audience, though!

  4. Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorOr he's fluent, and waiting for her to get the vowels wrong.

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The story so far

  1. Welsh Actress Joins Stars of Tomorrow, Forgot She Applied · BBC
  2. Dolly Parton Records Jolene in Welsh and English · BBC
  3. AI Leaderboard Arena Raises $200 Million; Welsh Sewage Report · BBC
  4. Dolly Musical Cast Recall Meeting Her; Jolene Out Today · Variety
  5. Luke Evans Calls Rainy Welsh Shoot 'Joyous,' Relatives Cameo · BBC
  6. Welsh town's jeans firm revives jobs and skills · The Guardian
  7. Jonathan Ross's daughter Honey is learning Welsh, practising on dog (this story)

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