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In linguistics, an extinct language is one that no longer has any first generation or second generation speakers. The diversity of languages has become endangered, and linguists estimate that "at least half the world's languages will become extinct in the next one hundred years" (Armstrong). Linguists worry of the rate in which these languages are becoming extinct, and the effects this has on our society. It is becoming more common to see a native language being overshadowed by a countries main tongue, which is forcing us to understand how to fix this before it worsens in the future.
Causes
Causes
There are many causes that contribute to a dying language, and why they are becoming extinct.
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Cultural Impact
Cultural Impact
There are many effects of language extinction, many of which contribute to how a lost language impacts us culturally.
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Future
Future
Where are we headed in the future in terms of how many languages are to be spoken at a stable rate? How can we work to conserve these lost languages going forward in the longrun?
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