Joy English · Level B2 · Culturejoy-english.com
Why languages disappear
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Follow causes and responses in a talk about culture.
Listen to each sentence and write what you hear.
Audio and answer checking: https://joy-english.com/listening-lessons/why-languages-disappear
Words to know
- linguist
- An expert in languages.
- endangered
- At risk of disappearing.
- elder
- An older, respected member of a group.
Answer key
- Linguists estimate that thousands of languages are at risk of disappearing.The stress in “at risk of” is on “risk”.
- A language is endangered when children no longer learn it at home.“No longer” means not any more.
- Once the last fluent speakers die, much knowledge can be lost.“Fluent” means able to speak easily.
- Some communities are now recording their elders telling stories.The stress in “recording” is on “cord”.
- Others run classes so that young people can learn the language again.“So that” shows a purpose.