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#Culture
How do languages die?
Loss of cultures and the knowledge
Updated: 2025.03.19
4 min read · Intermediate
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How do languages die?
소멸하는 언어
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
여러분의 언어로 교재를 간단히 요약해 주세요.
Q2
What part of the reading resonated with you most?
이번 교재에서 가장 공감하는 내용은 무엇인가요?
Q3
Have you ever tried to learn a new language? What was the most difficult part for you?
새로운 언어를 배우려고 시도해 본 적이 있나요? 가장 어려웠던 부분은 무엇이었나요?
Q4
Do you think your native language is changing over time? Can you give any examples?
시간이 지남에 따라 모국어가 변하고 있다고 생각하시나요? 그 예시를 들 수 있나요?
Q5
Have you ever met someone who speaks a language that is not common? How did it feel to hear it?
흔하지 않은 언어를 사용하는 사람을 만난 적이 있나요? 그 말을 들었을 때 어떤 느낌이 들었나요?
Q6
What do you think would happen if fewer people spoke your native language? Would it change your culture?
모국어를 사용하는 사람이 줄어들면 어떤 일이 일어날 것이라고 생각하세요? 여러분의 문화가 변화하게 될까요?
Q7
Do you know any words in your language that don’t exist in English? Can you explain their meaning?
영어에 없는 모국어 단어를 알고 있나요? 그 의미를 설명할 수 있나요?
Q8
Why do you think some languages are more popular than others? Do you think this is a good or bad thing?
어떤 언어가 다른 언어보다 더 인기 있는 이유는 무엇이라고 생각하세요? 이것이 좋은 일이라고 생각하나요, 나쁜 일이라고 생각하나요?
Q9
Have you ever learned a word from another language that you really like? What is it, and why do you like it?
정말 좋아하는 단어를 다른 언어로 배운 적이 있나요? 그 단어는 무엇이며, 왜 좋아하나요?
Q10
If you could learn any language in the world, which one would you choose and why?
전 세계의 어떤 언어를 배울 수 있다면 어떤 언어를 선택하실 건가요? 그 이유는 무엇인가요?
Q11
Some languages are disappearing, but others are being saved. Do you think it’s important to save languages? Why or why not?
어떤 언어는 사라지고 있지만 어떤 언어는 보존되고 있습니다. 언어를 보존하는 것이 중요하다고 생각하세요? 왜 또는 왜 그렇지 않나요?
Q12
If you could create a new language, what kind of words or sounds would you include? How would people use it?
새로운 언어를 만들 수 있다면 어떤 단어나 소리를 포함시키시겠어요? 사람들은 이 언어를 어떻게 사용할까요?
Q13
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
궁금한 점이 있거나 수업 중에 얘기해 보고 싶은 질문이 있으면 적어주세요.
Expressions
clunky
awkward, heavy, or difficult to use or move
例句
1

The old typewriter was clunky and difficult to type on.

例句
2

I don’t like these clunky shoes because they are too heavy to walk in.

oral histories
stories and knowledge passed down through spoken words rather than written records
例句
1

Many ancient cultures preserved their traditions through oral histories.

例句
2

The elders shared oral histories with the younger generation to keep their heritage alive.

bitter pill to swallow
a difficult or unpleasant reality that must be accepted
例句
1

Losing the championship was a bitter pill to swallow for the team.

例句
2

It was a bitter pill to swallow when he realized he didn’t get the promotion.

consigned
officially given or assigned to a particular place or situation
例句
1

The old books were consigned to a storage room after the library renovation.

例句
2

She felt consigned to a life of loneliness after moving to a new city.

velocity
the speed of something moving in a particular direction
例句
1

The velocity of the car increased as it went down the hill.

例句
2

The scientist measured the velocity of the wind during the storm.

chiefly
mainly, primarily
例句
1

The festival is chiefly attended by local residents.

例句
2

This dish is chiefly made of rice and vegetables.

hegemonic
having dominant influence or authority over others
例句
1

The hegemonic culture often shapes the way smaller cultures develop.

例句
2

Many countries resisted the hegemonic control of colonial powers.

be a long shot
something that has a very small chance of success
例句
1

Winning the lottery is a long shot, but people still buy tickets.

例句
2

It’s a long shot, but I’ll apply for the scholarship anyway.

dwindling
gradually decreasing in size, amount, or strength
例句
1

The town’s population has been dwindling over the past few decades.

例句
2

Our water supply is dwindling due to the lack of rain.

본 교재는 당사 편집진이 제작하는 링글의 자산으로 저작권법에 의해 보호됩니다. 링글 플랫폼 외에서 자료를 활용하시는 경우 당사와 사전 협의가 필요합니다.
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*本教材是專爲使用Ringle學習英文的學員設計。