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Human languages evolved from a single origin into thousands through migration and isolation, forming language families with distinct branches and sub-families. Linguists trace language evolution by analyzing grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to determine relationships and reconstruct earlier languages with no written records.
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How languages evolve - Alex Gendler
Concepts covered:language evolution, migration, isolation, language families, linguists
Human languages evolved from a single origin into thousands through migration and isolation, forming language families with distinct branches and sub-families. Linguists trace language evolution by analyzing grammar, syntax, and vocabulary to determine relationships and reconstruct earlier languages with no written records.
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How do linguists use language families in research?
Question 2
How do linguists trace language evolution?
Question 3
What causes dialects to evolve into distinct languages?
Question 4
What defines a group as a language family?
Question 5
What can linguistics reveal about ancient peoples?
Question 6
What is essential to determine language relationships?
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