theguardian.com
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what happens when we lose a language
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- Ubykh language became extinct in 1992 with the death of its last fluent speaker.
- At least 244 languages have disappeared since 1950.
- 44% of over 7,000 known living languages are endangered.
- Language loss could triple in the next 40 years without intervention.
- Studies show correlation between language retention and lower youth suicide rates among Indigenous groups.