Tag Archives: Endangered Languages
Non-profit Partnership Adds Four Native Alaskan Languages to Transparent Language Online Posted by Gary Locke on Jul 9, 2019 in Company News, For Learners, For Libraries, Learning Material Updates
Sometimes, when you look at the world, it can be easy to despair at the passage of time and the things we lose along the way. Luckily, there are those who make an effort to change the course of what seems to be an inevitability. With dedication, resourcefulness, and teamwork comes success. And so it…
Bringing Indigenous and Endangered Languages Online with Local Content Posted by Jakob Gibbons on Nov 14, 2016 in Archived Posts
The world is going global, and with it so are languages. The effects of globalization on the world’s linguistic diversity are a concern not only for those who want to preserve our human heritage, but also for ensuring equitable, sustainable development in the world’s poorest (and often most linguistically diverse) regions. Imagine tomorrow you, your family, and your…
3 Endangered Languages Being Revitalized in the US Posted by Jakob Gibbons on Aug 17, 2016 in Archived Posts
When we talk about language diversity, the United States isn’t normally the first country to come to mind, but its 325 million inhabitants speak more than just English and Spanish. Over 470 languages are spoken by Americans, many of which are dying out as younger English-speaking generations never or only partially learn their heritage languages. But…
The Value in Learning Less Commonly Taught Languages Posted by Jakob Gibbons on Jun 22, 2016 in Archived Posts
Let’s be clear about one thing: while many folks behind finance blogs and money magazines continue to debate whether or not it’s “worth it” to learn a language, the entire rest of the world knows that this question has been conclusively answered for decades. Science, government, and the good old free market all agree that…