Bringing dead languages back to life
<p>Australia used to be one of the most linguistically diverse places, with over 200 languages. Today, many of Australia’s indigenous languages are considered “highly endangered”. </p><p>Inspired by his native language, Hebrew, Ghil’ad Zuckermann is a linguistics professor who is on a mission to revive Australia’s dead and endangered languages, painstakingly piecing them back together from historical documents. </p><p>We speak to Ghil’ad and Shania Richards from the Barngarla community, whose language is being brought back from the brink. </p><p>Presenter: Myra Anubi Reporter/producer: Josephine Casserly Producers: Claire Bates & Craig Langran Series producer: Tom Colls Sound mix: Annie Gardiner Editor: Penny Murphy</p><p>Email: <a href="mailto:peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk">peoplefixingtheworld@bbc.co.uk</a> Image: Shania Richards from the Barngarla community</p>