"Asi Language is a tribal language, a Visayan language. It is not a dying language, but its purity is threatened by globalization and modernity.\nThus, its preservation, continued use and propagation are a cultural necessity."
Chamorro is the name of the indigenous language and ethnicity native to the Mariana Islands. This blog is intended to provide Chamorro language and cultural resources, tips, and information to those who are researching the Marianas.\n
Great Page on Australian language, Australian English, Aboriginal English, and if you are Australian you are invited to record your voice to contribute to their research.
Professor Daniel Everett, author of Don't Sleep, There Are Snakes, discusses the importance of preserving dying languages. He describes his experience living with the Piraha people in Brazil, and explores what Piraha, both the people and the language, can teach us about human nature.
Las lenguas del mundo / Language Planisphere
With stunning photos and stories, National Geographic Explorer Wade Davis celebrates the extraordinary diversity of the world's indigenous cultures, which are disappearing from the planet at an alarming rate.
Learn about National Geographic's Enduring Voices Project, working to document endangered languages. Get language facts, photos, map, and more.