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Urdu and Panjabi in England and Wales: what Census 2021 language data shows

Panjabi and Urdu were among the most common main languages other than English or Welsh in Census 2021, but 'main language' measures daily language use, not ethnicity.

Bilal Ahmed · 28 Oct 2026

Culture

Raising children with Urdu and English: keep the home language useful, not ceremonial

Bilingual children need meaningful reasons to use Urdu, not weekly correction sessions. Build it into stories, grandparents, jokes, food, errands and ordinary family conversation.

Bilal Ahmed · 9 Oct 2026

Culture

Urdu family words British Pakistani children hear but do not always understand

Khala, phuppo, mamu and chachu carry relationship information that English 'aunt' and 'uncle' flatten. A simple family map can help diaspora children keep the vocabulary useful.

Bilal Ahmed · 3 Oct 2026