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Llanito: Exploring the Landscape

Llanito: Exploring the Landscape

Written by: Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation
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Produced by Gibraltar Broadcasting Corporation and Gibraltar Cultural Services, ‘Llanito exploring the Landscape’ delves into what Llanito is or means to people and how it is being used. We pose different questions in relation to Gibraltar’s unique expression and one thing seems clear, the topic continues to generate plenty of debate and difference of opinion, stirring many emotions and points of view.


Today, as we navigate our place in a rapidly changing world, Llanito continues to evolve. The younger generations are shaping it with new expressions and influences, while also grappling with language loss and the challenges of maintaining this unique linguistic heritage in a digital and globalised age. The question of what it means to speak Llanito or not to speak Llanito? is tied to broader questions about identity, community, and the future of Gibraltar itself. In this Podcast series we share the full interviews with the academics and linguists who featured throughout the series.

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Episodes
  • The preservation of Llanito: Identity and the power of language

    The preservation of Llanito: Identity and the power of language
    May 18 2026

    Ahead of the removal of the physical frontier at the Gibraltar-Spain border, Professor Ioanna Sitaridou of the University of Cambridge explores the dynamic nature of language and identity through the lens of Llanito. Drawing on her expertise in historical linguistics, she challenges common myths about “pure” or fixed languages, revealing how contact, migration, and power shape the way we speak.

    From the evolution of Mediterranean lingua francas to the impact of colonial histories and globalisation, Sitaridou unpacks why some languages gain prestige while others are marginalised and what happens when speakers begin to lose confidence in their own voice. She also reflects on multilingualism, cultural survival, and the deeply human drive to connect across borders, both physical and psychological.

    An interesting conversation about language, identity, and the choices our community may face in preserving, or losing, our linguistic heritage.


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    22 mins
  • Calentita

    Calentita
    Sep 8 2025
    Gerry Finlayson from the Gibraltar National Museum talks about the origins of our national dish "Calentita" and it's importance in relation to our identity.

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    5 mins
  • Gibraltarians for a Multilingual Society (GFAMS)

    Gibraltarians for a Multilingual Society (GFAMS)
    Feb 26 2025
    Gibraltarians for a Multilingual Society (GFAMS) have been championing Llanito since they first were established in 2022. The group has numerous aims to include advocating for the official recognition and promotion of Gibraltar’s multilingualism. GFAMS acknowledges the value of languages on Gibraltar’s economy, hoping to increase opportunities for learning and developing a sustainable language policy for Gibraltar. In this podcast we speak to Manual Enriles and Dale Buttigieg on what Llanito means to them.

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    47 mins
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