Unit 2
Endangered languages
Over 2,000 languages have fewer than 1,000 speakers. More than half of the world’s languages are in danger of dying out by the end of the century. What are they and how can we save them?
Unit 2: Questions for Discussion
If you are working in a group, please discuss these questions with your group members. If you are working individually, please write a paragraph, in your own words, about each of the questions below.
1. Should we try to save rare languages?
2. What languages are you interested in learning? Why?
3. Do you think it is important to learn English? Why or why not?
4. At what age should people start learning a second language? Give reasons to support your answer.