Friday, November 30, 2012

Far From Mexico, Students Try Saving Aztec Language

Audio for this story from All Things Considered will be available at approx. 7:00 p.m. ET

November 30, 2012

The descendant of the ancient Aztec language is one of many endangered indigenous languages. Although there may still be a million speakers of Nahuatl, it is not being transmitted to a new generation. But there is an attempt to revive Nahuatl in New York City, and students eager to connect to their heritage are taking classes.

 
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