Aché: Preserving the Voice of Paraguay’s Aché People
TL;DR: The Aché language is an Indigenous language of eastern Paraguay that carries the culture and traditions of the Aché…
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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.
Tjupan: The Language and Heritage of the Tjupan People
TL;DR Tjupan is an Indigenous Australian language deeply connected to the history, culture, and identity of the Tjupan people. Although…
Read article ↗Alamblak: A Rare Language of Papua New Guinea
TL;DR: Alamblak is a rare language spoken in the Sepik region of Papua New Guinea. Known for its unusual grammar…
Read article ↗Koryak: A Native Language of the Russian Far East
TL;DR: Koryak is an endangered Indigenous language of Russia’s Far East, spoken mainly in the Kamchatka region. While the number…
Read article ↗Vafsi: A Unique Northwestern Iranian Language
TL;DR: Vafsi is a small Northwestern Iranian language spoken in central Iran. While it shares historical roots with languages like…
Read article ↗Wintu: Understanding the Language of the Wintu People
TL;DR: Wintu is an endangered language from Northern California. While colonisation led to a decline in speakers, ongoing revitalisation efforts…
Read article ↗Tolowa Dee-ni’: A Language Reawakening on the Pacific Coast
TL;DR: Tolowa Dee-ni’ is an endangered language from the Pacific coast of northern California and southern Oregon. After decades of…
Read article ↗Selk’nam: A Lost Language of Patagonia
TL;DR: The Selk’nam language was once spoken by the Selk’nam people of Tierra del Fuego in Patagonia, where it formed…
Read article ↗Upper Necaxa Totonac: The Hidden Language of the Mountains
TL;DR: Upper Necaxa Totonac is an Indigenous language spoken in the mountainous Sierra Norte region of Puebla, Mexico. Deeply connected…
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