Burushaski Language: The Mysterious Isolate of the Himalayas
TL;DR: Burushaski is a rare language isolate spoken in northern Pakistan. It has no proven relatives, making it one of…
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Free Resources on Endangered Languages
“500 Languages Online by 2030” is a global campaign to digitise, teach, and provide free resources on 500 endangered or under-resourced languages.
The project helps preserve linguistic diversity by creating accessible online tools, like courses, dictionaries, and multimedia guides. These resources empower people to learn, share, and keep these languages alive for future generations.
Bugun Language: One of India’s Most Endangered Languages
TL;DR: Bugun is one of India’s most endangered Indigenous languages, spoken by a small community in Arunachal Pradesh. It is…
Read article ↗Blagar Language: A Hidden Language Fighting to Survive
TL;DR: The Blagar language is an indigenous language spoken primarily on Pura Island in eastern Indonesia. Although it remains an…
Read article ↗Bora Language: A Rare Indigenous Voice Under Threat
TL;DR: The Bora language is a rare indigenous language spoken in parts of the Amazon rainforest in Peru and Colombia.…
Read article ↗Birri Language: The Forgotten Language of Australia’s Peoples
TL;DR: Birri is an endangered Indigenous Australian language once spoken across parts of central Queensland. After generations of colonisation and…
Read article ↗Bimoba Language: Why This Indigenous Language Is Under Threat
TL;DR: Bimoba is an Indigenous language spoken in northern Ghana that’s under threat due to language shift, urbanisation, and education…
Read article ↗Belep Language: A Vanishing Voice of New Caledonia
TL;DR: Belep is a critically endangered language from New Caledonia, now spoken by a small, ageing population. It’s declining due…
Read article ↗Bathari Language: The Nearly Lost Language of Oman
TL;DR: Bathari is a critically endangered language from southern Oman, spoken by fewer than 100 people. Rich in history and…
Read article ↗Baré Language: The Amazon Tongue on the Brink of Extinction
TL;DR: The Baré language is on the brink of extinction, with few speakers left and little transmission to younger generations.…
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