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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

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

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

🌏 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

🇨🇳💬 "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

Like a Local - Russian Level 1 - Lesson 4 Evolution of Russian After the fifteenth century, regional dialects of Slavonic (an archaic language from which Russian originated) became more similar as trade between regions increased and a secular literature tradition developed, leading to greater ease and similarity in oral communication and writing ✍️ By the seventeenth century, when the centralised Russian government from Moscow unified the country, Russian finally became the national language. During the eighteenth century, the country became a powerful empire with strategic access to the Baltic and the Black Sea. The country’s language also continued to develop: with increased international trade, Russians began assimilating foreign words (especially from French) into the Russian everyday speech, while greater centralisation led to more consistency. The French language had the greatest impact on the Russian history: it became the unofficial language of the aristocracy, thereby creating a linguistic divide between the classes ⚡️ It all lasted until the twentieth century: the aristocracy preferred to speak French, while the masses spoke several regional varieties of Russian. Today what little is left of the regional varieties is the difference in the pronunciation of ‘о’ in some words. In many regions, but especially in Moscow, there is a strong tendency to merge unstressed ‘a’ and ‘o’. In this way Москва́, она́ and рестора́н are pronounced Масква́, ана́ and рестара́н. Although not entirely necessary to learn, it will make you sound more natural to the average Russian 👍

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

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

Did you know Africa is home to over 2,000 languages? Today, we celebrate World Translation Day under the theme: "Translation, an art worth protecting: Moral and Material Rights for Indigenous Languages." From #Swahili to #Zulu, #Amharic to #Hausa, our continent is a linguistic mosaic that connects cultures, preserves heritage, & drives communication across borders. As we commemorate this day, let's shine a spotlight on the power of translation in preserving our indigenous languages, protecting intellectual property, and amplifying African voices globally. Translation is more than words—it's a bridge to understanding and a force for inclusion. UNESCO United Nations #WorldTranslationDay #IndigenousLanguages #Africa