Araki: a disappearing language of Vanuatu
Araki: a disappearing language of Vanuatu
Critically Endangered
100 percent certain, based on the evidence available
15
Native Speakers Worldwide
Speaker Number Trends
Speaker Number Trend 5
A small percentage of the community speaks the language, and speaker numbers are decreasing very rapidly.
5
Domains of Use
Domain Of Use 5
Used only in a few very specific domains, such as in ceremonies, songs, prayer, proverbs, or certain limited domestic activities.
5
Transmission
Transmission 5
There are only a few elderly speakers.
5
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
about 100
Year information was gathered
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Comments on speakers
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Location and Context
Countries
Vanuatu
Location Description
Spoken on a small island called Araki, about 3 miles off the southern coast of Espiritu Santo. The island is roughly 2.5 square kilometers.
Government Support
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Institutional Support
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Speakers' Attitude
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Other Languages Used By The Community
Bislama, Tangoa, English
Number of Other Language Speakers:
None
Domains of Other Languages:
Bislama and Tangoa are used in most domains, including in the church. English is the language of education, but Bislama is often used in schools.
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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