What is a scheduled language ?
What is a scheduled language ? Introduction A Scheduled Language refers to a language listed in a country's constitution or official framework for special recognition or promotion. In India, the…
Endangered languages of Eastern India
Endangered languages of Eastern India Introduction Many languages in Eastern India are at risk as mainstream languages dominate communication. Endangered languages in this region include Santal (spoken in Jharkhand, Odisha,…
Endangered languages of South India
Endangered languages of South India: Introduction: South India’s endangered languages reflect traditions of tribal communities in the Nilgiri Hills. These languages are now at risk or critically endangered due to…
Endangered languages of West India
Endangered languages of West India West India has many languages and dialects at risk of becoming extinct. 1. Warli (Maharashtra): Linguistic Background: Warli is an Indo-Aryan language spoken by the…
Endangered languages of Central India
Endangered languages of Central India Languages endangered in Central India include Gondi and Korku Introduction Central India hosts endangered languages including Gondi and Korku. These at risk languages are…
Endangered languages of Northeast India
Endangered languages of Northeast India Many of Northeast India’s languages face the risk of extinction due to shifting cultural dynamics and modernization. 1. Jingpho (Nagaland and parts of Myanmar): Linguistic…
Endangered Languages India (North)
Endangered Languages India (North) India is home to a vast linguistic diversity of languages at risk of becoming extinct Many languages are at risk of becoming extinct. The following endangered…
African endangered languages-Kxoe-N|uu-Ik
African endangered languages-Kxoe-N|uu-and Ik (excluding Ethiopia) Preserving at risk languages in Africa. Today we explore these three languages:
- Kxoe (Namibia, Botswana, Angola) – Khoisan language with dwindling speakers.
- N|uu (South Africa) – One of the last surviving San languages.
- Ik (Uganda) – A small, isolated community speaks it.
Sixteen Endangered Languages in Ethiopia (2025)
Sixteen Endangered Languages in Ethiopia (2025) Ethiopia is home to a rich diversity of languages, with over 80 spoken across the country. However, many are endangered due to social, political,…
Ethiopia’s Hidden Languages at Risk
Ethiopia’s Linguistic Treasure Trove: The Hidden Languages at Risk Introduction Ethiopia stands as one of the most linguistically diverse nations in Africa, boasting over 80 languages. From Semitic languages…
Five endangered languages (2025)
As of January 2025, numerous languages worldwide are classified as endangered, meaning they are at risk of falling out of use as their speakers die out or shift to speaking…