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According to my study Indo European languages with 443 languages, the Indo European language family is one of the largest language families in the world. it has 10 branches of living language, three of which are primary spoken in Asia : armenian, Iranian and Indo- Aryan (also called indic). on these three branches like Iranian and Indo Aryan and usually treated as two sub branches of Indo Iranian branch on the basis of a large set top shared innovations ; per example, proto Indo European long and short */e a o/ all appear as long and short /a/ in Indo-Iranian Due to European colonization, germanic, Romance languages have also spread to Asia and Africa, and Slavic languages to Asia

THE POLITICS OF LANGUAGE OPPRESSION IN TIBET by Gerald Roche is a crucial examination of the global crisis of linguistic diversity. Through the lens of the Manegacha language, spoken by just 8,000 people, Roche sheds light on how assimilatory state policies jeopardize unique cultures and languages in Tibet. A must-read for advocates of language diversity and cultural preservation! https://ow.ly/qNqc50TYToR

Where Indo-European languages originated from? The Aryans or Noble Ones were thought to have remained together on the Caucasian steppes from about 4500 BCE until about 2500 BCE when groups began to migrate. Their single language, known by linguists as Proto-Indo-European, evolved into many of the Asiatic and European languages such as Sanskrit, Persian, German, Gaelic, Latin, Greek, Russian, and English. The Indo-European language family has the largest number of speakers of all language families as well as the widest dispersion around the world. Recent ancient DNA studies indicate that the Proto-Indo-European language likely traveled first with the Yamnaya steppe pastoralists when they migrated from the vast grasslands of the Eurasian steppes into Europe around 4,000\_3,000 BCE. They were one of the earliest peoples to train horses and to have wheeled carts that allowed them to manage large herds comprising sheep, goats and cattle. Bringing their Corded Ware Complex culture with them, they spoke a language linked to Proto-German, from which all of today s 400 Indo-European languages spring. They interbred with local Europeans, descendants of local hunter-gatherers and farmers who had come from Anatolia. Within a few hundred years, the Yamnaya contributed to at least half of central Europeans genetic ancestry. Youtube video: https://lnkd.in/d8pSdCM6 \#nikolays_genetics_lessons

In a historic move last week in Baku, Organization of Turkic States (OTS) approved the common Latin alphabet with 34 letters to foster cultural ties and enhance communications among Turkic-language nations. Sharing common roots, the Turkic languages spoken by 200 million people, underwent several major changes - from turning to the Arabic script for written communications with the onset of Islam in Central Asia around the 9th century to the early 20th century when the geopolitical upheaval brought major language reforms in Türkiye and Soviet Central Asia. The new alphabet results from more than three decades of the OTS countries' academic and political efforts to unify their languages. In Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, the Latin script has already been introduced for official use, although the Cyrillic alphabet is partially retained until full transition. Other countries may adopt the new alphabet partially or entirely to account for the phonetic aspects of their languages. #OTS #turkicalphabet #caucasus #centralasia #Türkiye

🇨🇳💬 "Honouring the Richness of Chinese Language" 📚🌟 Today, on Chinese Language Day, we commemorate the importance and profound impact of the Chinese language. With a history spanning thousands of years, Chinese is one of the oldest written languages and one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. It is a language that embodies the cultural heritage and wisdom of the Chinese people. Chinese calligraphy, an art form that dates back to ancient times, showcases the intricate strokes and elegant characters that make up the Chinese writing system. From the classical Chinese used in ancient texts to the various modern dialects spoken across different regions of China, the language offers a fascinating insight into the diversity and richness of Chinese culture. In Australia, the Chinese language plays a significant role in our multicultural society. It is spoken by many Chinese Australians, contributing to the vibrant tapestry of languages and cultures that make up our nation. Today, let us celebrate the Chinese language and its immense contributions to linguistic diversity in our multicultural Australia. #ChineseLanguageDay2024 #LinguisticDiversity #CelebrateChinese #MultilingualAustralia

It is hard to overestimate potential impact of this move by OTS member states. A unified alphabet will further solidify Turkic nations' unity, and bring them closer to the world. A once divided and torn apart Turkic-speaking space is making firm steps to get back to its roots and integrate stronger culturally. However, it is even more about a structural economic and political union that shimmers and glimmers in the distance with an ASEAN as an interim milestone and EU as a role model for ultimate destination. In the world that is becoming less and less globalized, with mutually imposed trade barriers and wars, polarized politically, smaller nations have few chances to stay competitive and attractive - they need to unite and common cultural heritage is a great unifying platform to start with.

🌏 Exploring the Rich Linguistic Landscape of China✨ In a world of increasing connectivity, China's diverse languages reflect both its historical identity and its response to globalizing currents. 🔍 ❓ But how many languages are there in China? Which are the most popular varieties of spoken Chinese? Which is the official language? Why does China boast a diversity of languages? 💬 Read our article and find out: https://lnkd.in/dAiTUapu #ChineseLanguages #LinguisticDiversity #CulturalHeritage #l10n #translation

✅ Great case on cultural preservation and unity. The Turkic countries agreed to introduce a common, single Latin-based alphabet to cover the needs of all their languages. The transition to the Latin alphabet of the nations of the former USSR was caused by political considerations, in order to distance the Turkic-speaking peoples from the long-term Russian influence and develop a stronger national identity.  Experts also note that the Cyrillic alphabet was developed for Slavic languages and does not meet the needs of Turkic languages. The project of the all-Turkic alphabet on the Latin basis was first proposed in 1991. In the last two years, the commission established by the Organization of Turkic States finalized and approved this project. Three post-Soviet Turkic-speaking countries have already switched to the Latin alphabet, a fourth has started the transition, and one more still uses the Cyrillic alphabet. The Crimean Tatar language of indigenous people of Ukraine's Crimea also got Latin alphabet. At the same time, the Turkic languages of the indigenous peoples of the Russian Federation continue to use the Cyrillic alphabet, because government insists on this.  Not only are alphabets not convenient, they also do not coincide with each other: the same sounds are denoted by different letters in different languages. All attempts to switch to an alphabet that better meets the needs of the languages were suppressed by government. The Common Turkic Alphabet promotes mutual understanding and cooperation among the Turkic peoples while preserving their linguistic heritage. 🤔TOP-10 biggest Turkic nations are: Turks (80 million people) Post-Soviet nations: Azerbaijanis (35 million people) Uzbeks (34 million people) Kazakhs (17 million people) Turkmens (8 million people) Kyrgyz (6.5 million people) Mostly living in China  Uyghurs (13 million people) Mostl living in the Russian Federation  Tatars (7 million people) Bashkirs (2 million people) Chuvashes (1.1 million people) Kumyk, Nogai, Karachai, Yakut (Sakha), Tuvan, Khakas, Altai and many others.

Q: What do we want achieve as Africans? Is it more important to find a common regional language or to preserve indigenous languages? How would you answer this question? #ALASA2024