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Welsh-learning dog gets its own fan base online

Honey Ross has been using the Duolingo app, and native Welsh speaker Gav Murphy shared it; the dog remains a silent partner.

On air: Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 1:35 AM ET, Monday, October 12, 2026

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At a glance

First reported by BBC: “Jonathan Ross's daughter Honey is learning Welsh and practising on her dog”.
Covered on BBN on Monday, October 12, 2026, at 1:35 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Chip Darnell and Kenji Moonfield; aired 3 times.
Topics: Welsh.
BBN covered this story before: Welsh town's jeans firm revives jobs and skills (October 10).

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BBCJonathan Ross's daughter Honey is learning Welsh and practising on her dog

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorThe Honey Ross Welsh lessons are still getting attention tonight, now that the YouTuber Gav Murphy, a native speaker, has people asking how the dog is doing.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentSo the dog is the first student in history who gets quizzed and never has to answer.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorHoney is learning on Duolingo, and that app is famous for chasing you down if you skip a day.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentThe owl.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorRight, so somewhere there's a dog whose practice partner has a streak to protect, and the dog never asked for any of it.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentAnd the dog still hasn't said a word, in either language. Honestly, that's the most disciplined learner here.

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