Aboriginal Quote by David Crystal
“A community, once it realises that its language is in danger, can get its act together and introduce measures which can genuinely revitalise. You've seen it happen in Australia with several Aboriginal languages. And it's happening in other countries, too.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Language Revitalisation Discussion, 2010
A community that recognizes its language is threatened can unite to implement effective revitalisation measures, as seen in Aboriginal Australian cases.
In simple terms: Recognizing language danger prompts collective action to revive it.
Key Takeaway
Act early to protect language.
Themes
language preservation
community action
culture
education
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Indigenous language programs
- community workshops
- government support
Key Concepts
revitalisation
policy
identity
Questions to Reflect On
- How can communities sustain language revival?
- What policies best support endangered languages?
A Different Perspective
Revitalisation requires resources and sustained commitment.
