Language spread is like a game of tag, when people move, they bring their language with them. If a lot of people from one place go to another, the new place might start speaking that old language too. And if it’s a fun or useful language, even more people want to learn it.
Examples
- A group of sailors from Spain teaches a coastal village in Africa to speak Spanish because they trade every year.
- Children in a small town learn to read and write English because their teacher only speaks it.
- An ancient king conquers a nearby city, and the new people start speaking his language over time.
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See also
- How Did ‘Paper’ Change the Way We Share Ideas?
- How Did People Communicate Before the Internet?
- How Are ‘Languages’ Created and Why Do Some Die Out?
- What Makes a Meme Go Viral?
- How Did ‘Colors’ Influence the Design of Cities and Buildings?
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