Also Known As:
Aion, Porapora
Dialects & Varieties
- Northern
- Southern
The Sociolinguistic Situation of the Ambakich Language
The Sociolinguistic Situation of the Ambakich Language
Endangered
80 percent certain, based on the evidence available
770
Native Speakers Worldwide
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 4
Used mainly only in the home and/or with family, and may not be the primary language even in these domains for many community members.
4
Transmission
Transmission 2
Most adults in the community are speakers, but children generally are not.
2
Speakers
Native or fluent speakers:
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Second-language speakers and learners
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Semi-speakers or rememberers
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Children:
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Young adults
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Older adults
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Elders
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Ethnic or community population
>1,964
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
"The most widely spoken language in Aion territory is Tok Pisin. People in all villages surveyed reported that everyone is able to speak Tok Pisin. Most adults are also able to speak Ambakich, but proficiency among the children is limited."
Location and Context
Countries
Papua New Guinea
Location Description
East Sepik Province: Angoram District. "Their villages are primarily located along the Porapora (Bien) River, a tributary of the Sepik River southeast of Marienberg."
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
"Overall, Ambakich speakers reported positive attitudes toward their language. They value it as a part of their heritage."
Other Languages Used By The Community
Tok Pisin [tpi]
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
None
Writing Systems
Standard orthography:
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Writing system:
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Other writing systems used:
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Comments on writing systems:
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Recent Resources
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