Mixed languages as a different form of language contact

In this episode, the host discusses the concept of mixed languages as a different form of language contact, contrasting it with the classical creolization process. Unlike creoles, which typically involve borrowing lexical material from one language and generating new grammar, mixed languages involve a more piecemeal approach. The host provides examples of mixed languages like Copper Island Alliute, which emerged from the interaction between Russian and Alliute speakers on Copper Island in the Aleutian chain. Notably, Copper Island Alliute exhibits a mix of nominal inflection from Alliute and verb inflection from Russian, creating a unique linguistic blend.