#LanguageRevival

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1 week ago

Chamicuro: The Vanishing Voice of the Peruvian Amazon Explore the significance of Chamicuro, a dormant Arawakan language, and its cultural impact on the Peruvian Amazon.

5. Preserving endangered languages isn’t just about words.

It’s about protecting the ways communities understand the world.

📖 Read the full article:
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#EndangeredLanguages #IndigenousLanguages #LanguageRevival #Linguistics

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Language Learners Hub

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1 week ago

Chemehuevi: The Native American Language of the Mojave Desert Explore the rich history of the Chemehuevi language and its significance to the Native American culture of the Mojave Desert.

6. When Chemehuevi is spoken again in homes, at gatherings, in classrooms and ceremonies, culture is not just remembered, it’s lived.

📖 Read the full story:
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#Chemehuevi #IndigenousLanguages #LanguageRevival

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Language Learners Hub

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1 month ago

Udi Language: The Endangered Voice of a Vanishing People Explore the Udi language, a remarkable trace of history from the Caucasus, and its struggles for survival and transmission.

6. Yet Udi persists through community efforts, documentation, education, and cultural pride, and it reminds us that every language holds a worldview that can’t be replaced once lost.

📖 Read the full story:
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#EndangeredLanguages #LanguageRevival #Caucasus

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Language Learners Hub

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1 month ago

Votic Language: The Quiet Survival of an Russian Borderland Tongue Explore the story of the Votic language, one of Europe's most endangered languages, clinging to survival in northwest Russia.

Language isn’t just words; it’s identity, memory, and belonging. The story of Votic is a reminder of how fragile, yet resilient, human language can be.

📖 Read the full story:
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#EndangeredLanguages #LanguageRevival #Linguistics

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1 month ago

Tesco sorry for putting up Welsh bilingual signs in Cornwall Campaigners say they appreciate attempt to use Cornish but mistake points to need for more access to language

Love to see Cornish taught not only in Cornwall, but across the South West. Early Brittonic languages closely related to Cornish were once spoken far beyond modern borders. Language revival doesn’t have to stop at today’s county lines.

#Cornish #Kernewek #SouthWest #LanguageRevival #CelticLanguages

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Language Learners Hub

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1 month ago

Manx Language: From Last Speaker to Living in One Generation The Manx language has resurfaced from extinction. Find out how it is now embraced in homes, schools, and culture.

6. This comeback shows language can be rebuilt and re-lived through community, pride, and persistence, not just textbooks.

📖 Read the full story:
languagelearnershub.com/blog/manx-la...

#Manx #LanguageRevival #EndangeredLanguages #CelticCulture #Identity

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Language Learners Hub

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1 month ago

From the Brink of Extinction: The Return of the Eyak Language The Eyak language is re-emerging after years of silence. Find out how documentation and community efforts are making a difference.

6. The Eyak revival reminds us that even languages without native speakers can be reclaimed, studied, and shared again with future generations.

📖 Read more:
languagelearnershub.com/blog/eyak-la...

#LanguageRevival #EndangeredLanguages #IndigenousKnowledge

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Language Learners Hub

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1 month ago

Why Xinca Matters: The Forgotten Voices of Guatemala Explore the significance of Xinca, a unique language of Guatemala, and its impact on identity and culture.

6. Language isn’t just communication, it’s worldview, memory, and belonging. When a language resurfaces, a people’s voice returns too.

📖 Read more:
languagelearnershub.com/blog/xinca/

#IndigenousLanguages #LanguageRevival #CulturalIdentity

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Language Learners Hub

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1 month ago

Cornish: How a “Lost” Language Became a Revival Movement Explore the rich history and revival of the Cornish language, a living testament to Cornwall's cultural identity.

7. Cornish’s revival shows that languages can be reborn when people choose to speak them again, and that cultural identity is stronger when its voice is heard.

📖 Read more:
languagelearnershub.com/blog/cornish...

#LanguageRevival #EndangeredLanguages #CelticCulture

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Language Learners Hub

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2 months ago

Māori Language: Origins, Dialects, and the Powerful Revival Explore the richness of the Māori Language, te reo Māori, and its deep connection to culture, identity, and history.

5. Language revival isn’t about the past.
It’s about identity, continuity, and cultural resilience.

#TeReoMāori #LanguageRevival #IndigenousLanguages #Culture

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Donna E

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2 months ago

These Linguists Are Creating a New Dictionary of Ancient Celtic Languages—With Help From 'Curse Tablets' and Roman Records The project aims to produce a record of the Celtic languages spoken in Britain and Ireland, though the majority of these words have already been lost to history

These Linguists Are Creating a New Dictionary of Ancient Celtic Languages—With Help From 'Curse Tablets' and Roman Records: The project aims to produce a record of the Celtic languages spoken in Britain… @SmithsonianMag #CelticLanguages #Linguistics #LanguageRevival #AncientHistory #CelticCulture

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Asia Daily

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4 months ago

Livestream Lessons and Lost Dialects: How Chinese Vietnamese Gen Z Are Reclaiming Identity Online A viral classroom bridges generationsFive Vietnamese people in their twenties prop their phones on a coffee shop table in Ho...

Livestream Lessons and Lost Dialects: How Chinese Vietnamese Gen Z Are Reclaiming Identity Online #Vietnam #GenZ #LanguageRevival

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Richard Simcott

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5 months ago

Hal Wyn (Ralph St Vincent Allin-Collins): the 1920s–30s #Cornish revival’s most fluent voice and prolific writer - did he really grow up a native speaker? Family history, claims, and why he still matters.

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LangShack (langshack.club)

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6 months ago

🌍✨ Struggling to revive your indigenous language? Feeling lost? Hire a @langshack.club linguist for a tailored plan to bring it back to life. 💡 We focus on unique grammar and cultural nuances for fast results. Book a FREE consultation or DM “LANGPLAN” for your roadmap! #LanguageRevival

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FactRage

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6 months ago

The Welsh Language Revival: A Strategic Blueprint for Cultural Preservation Explore the Welsh language's journey from historical suppression to official status, its unique linguistic features, and strategic revival efforts.

From Suppression to Official Status: The Resilient Trajectory of the Welsh Language

#WelshLanguage #Cymraeg #LanguageRevival #Wales #FactRage #FactRageNews

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All Namibian News

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7 months ago

Ndaindila Allexer Namundjembo In the heart of every nation lies its language. It shapes how people think, relate to one another, and understand the world around them. In Namibia, a land blessed with rich linguistic and cultural diversity, our languages are fading into silence, not because they are unworthy, but because our systems continue to elevate the colonial tongue above our own. It is time for Namibia to radically reimagine its language policy. We must embrace and institutionalise our indigenous languages, not just as national symbols, but as living and functional communication tools in governance, education and public life. Each region should be allowed to use its native language as an official medium for public communication and services. This will not only protect our languages from extinction but also strengthen cultural identity, inclusivity and community participation. Currently, English is the sole official language in Namibia. While it was introduced with the intention of creating a neutral ground post-independence, it has instead become a barrier between the government and the people. The continued use of English in all formal settings creates a situation where citizens are spoken over, rather than spoken to. A recent example of this is when the newly appointed Ohangwena Regional Governor, Kadiva Hamutumwa, addressed her community for the first time in English. This happened despite the fact that nearly the entire audience were native speakers of Oshiwambo. Instances like these demonstrate a disconnection that must be addressed. When leaders do not communicate in the language of the people, they risk alienating the very communities they are meant to serve. This issue speaks directly to the ideas of Kenyan writer and theorist Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. In his work Decolonising the Mind, he argues that the dominance of a colonial language is not simply practical; it is an act of cultural domination. Language carries history, identity and the worldview of a people. When a state elevates one language above all others, particularly one inherited from colonial rule, it sends a message that our own languages and identities are inferior. Namibia can adopt a regional multilingual approach that allows each region to conduct public communication in the language most commonly spoken by its residents. This does not mean abandoning English entirely, but instead creating a system where indigenous languages are equally respected and actively used. This model would ensure that people can access services, understand public information and participate meaningfully in national life. Languages carry the collective memory of a people. They hold oral traditions, cultural expressions, wisdom and community knowledge. If we allow them to fade, we lose far more than vocabulary. We lose identity, dignity and the ability to fully tell our own stories. It is unfortunate that while many Africans invest heavily in learning foreign languages such as German, French, and Chinese, there is little effort by foreigners to learn African languages. This imbalance reveals a lingering inferiority complex that must be confronted. Mastery of a foreign language should never be viewed as a replacement for pride in one’s mother tongue. Our children should be learning to read and write in their own languages from an early age. Government officials should address communities in the languages most widely spoken in those areas. Our national media should reflect and promote the country’s full linguistic diversity. Only then can we honestly say that our nation is built on inclusion and dignity. Embracing indigenous languages is not a rejection of progress. It is a recognition of who we are and where we come from. It is a commitment to a future where all Namibians, regardless of region or background, can participate, understand, and belong. The time has come for Namibia to stop marginalising its own voices. By speaking our own languages, we reclaim our power, identity, and unity. *Ndaindila Allexer Namundjebo is a language expert with a bachelor’s degree in English and Linguistics from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust), and is currently pursuing his Honours degree in the same field. He has experience in the media industry, teaching and serves as Lead Consultant at Inclusive Consultants (Pty) Ltd. He can be reached at nanamundjembo@gmail.com. Views expressed in the article are his and not those of his employers.

#LanguageRevival #CulturalDiversity #IndigenousLanguages #Namibia #LanguagePolicy

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RISE UP

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8 months ago

IXEYA - Corre (Aragonés) vídeo por Lorena Madurga YouTube video by IXEYA

Aragonés is an endangered Romance language spoken in Aragón, Spain. With roots in the 12th century, it's now mainly heard in the Pyrenees. But young voices are keeping it alive.

🎧 Listen to "Corre" by Ixeya
🎥 Video by Lorena Madurga
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#Aragonés #LanguageRevival

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比嘉光龍(ふぃじゃばいろん)fijabyron

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8 months ago

This 2010 BBC masterpiece about me, Byron Fija, is a timeless must-read! I’m pouring my heart into reviving the Okinawan language, keeping its vibrant spirit alive. Dive into Okinawa’s soul! 🌴🎵 www.bbc.com/news/world-a... #OkinawanCulture #LanguageRevival

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Pure Science

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8 months ago

Chasing Lost Languages Nautilus Members enjoy an ad-free experience. Log in or Join now . If humans have been talking for 200,000 years—for most of our species’ existence, that is—then an estimated half a million languages...

Chasing Lost Languages #Science #Culture #LanguageRevival #Linguistics #CulturalPreservation

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Richard Simcott

@speakingfluently.bsky.social

8 months ago

Indian linguistic resurgence through the lens of NEP-2020 — Dr Devina Krishna YouTube video by Polyglot Conference

Dr Devina Krishna explores how NEP-2020 could support India’s endangered languages.

🎥 youtu.be/6bcIrPd2DlA

Apply to speak: www.polyglotconference.com

#PolyglotConference #NEP2020 #LanguageRevival #India

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Richard Simcott

@speakingfluently.bsky.social

8 months ago

Reviving an Ancient Language: Awabakal - Brian Loo Soon Hua YouTube video by Polyglot Conference

Awabakal was once spoken in NSW, Australia. Now, it's being revived through historical texts and dedication.

Watch Brian Loo Soon Hua’s talk on bringing it back: youtu.be/XuBiIAev5ws

Apply to speak: PolyglotConference.com

#Awabakal #LanguageRevival #PolyglotConference

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Hacker News Companion

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9 months ago

Overview: An HN discussion explored the resurgence of Náhuatl & Mayan languages in Mexico. Participants debated their historical roots, link to Mexican identity, and the tough challenges/possibilities of language revitalization today. #LanguageRevival 1/6

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ChangeMakers Hawaii

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10 months ago

ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi has evolved with tech—from 1834 newspapers to digital tools & apps. 🌺✨ At ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi, we’re merging innovation with culture to keep the language thriving. Watch the journey + join us! 📲🔗 #ʻŌleloHawaiʻi #LanguageRevival #ChangeMakersHawaii #InnovationForGood

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ChangeMakers Hawaii

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11 months ago

Hawaiian was once banned from schools—now it’s making a powerful comeback.🌺In Hilo, local businesses are helping ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi thrive again. Learn more about ChangeMakers Hawaiʻi’s ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi program. www.changemakershawaii.org
#OleloHawaii #LanguageRevival #PeoplePlacePurpose #IndigenousVoices

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Zab Translation Solutions

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1 year ago

A Northeastern professor’s mission to preserve the Cherokee language, one translation at a time YouTube video by Northeastern

🗣️ The Cherokee language is fighting for survival—discover how a digital archive is bringing it back to life! 🌿

🎥 Watch now➡️ youtu.be/mo8zqBKPa78?...

#LanguageRevival #Cherokee #IndigenousLanguages #CulturalHeritage

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♿️ Eilidh Deryn Asselin🏳️‍🌈

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1 year ago

Wake’nikonhraién:tas tsi tenwakaterien’tawénrie tsi nikarí:wes wakahronkha’onhákie.

I understand that I’ll make mistakes while I am learning the language.
#indigenous #languagerevival #Kanien'kéha

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