Preserving Endangered Languages: Challenges and Opportunities

The chapter explores the urgency for linguists to document endangered languages before they disappear completely, reflecting on the historical lack of awareness in linguistic circles. It highlights the challenges faced by speakers of endangered languages, the importance of language preservation, and the significance of revitalization movements worldwide. Emphasizing the need for collaborative efforts and new technologies, the chapter delves into the difficulties and uncertainties revivers encounter in preserving and reviving endangered languages.