Stories

Recent Resources

Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
600
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends

Speaker Number Trend 3

Only about half of community members speak the language. Speaker numbers are decreasing steadily, but not at an accelerated pace.

3
Domains of Use

Domain Of Use 3

Used mainly in the home and/or with family, but remains the primary language of these domains for many community members.

3
Transmission

Transmission 1

Most adults in the community, and some children, are speakers.

1

Revitalization Programs

Community Members

Forums

Bibliography

Bibliography of Vitality:
Vu Truong. 2012. "Field Report On Jalkunan (Personal Communication)."
Bibliography of Locations:
Carol Berthelette and John Berthelette. 2001. "Sociolinguistic Survey Report For the Blé Language." 23. SIL International. Online: http://www.sil.org/silesr/2001/001/Ble.pdf.
Bibliography of Context:
Vu Truong. 2012. "Field Report On Jalkunan (Personal Communication)."