Imagine a group of people speaking the same language. When they become powerful or rich, others start learning their language to join them. Over time, this language becomes bigger and stronger, like a big, growing tree with lots of branches.
Examples
- A kingdom conquers another, and the conquered people start learning the conquerors' language to get jobs.
- Children in a new country learn their parents’ language instead of the old one.
- A famous singer speaks a new language, and millions want to learn it too.
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See also
- Why Do We Use ‘Silent’ Letters in Words?
- How Did the First Languages Evolve and Why Are Some Easier to Learn Than Others?
- How Did the ‘First Language’ Influence Modern Communication?
- How Did the First Languages Come About?
- What Makes a Language 'Dead' or 'Living'?
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