IELTS Writing Task : Dying Languages

Vocabulary Answers

ubiquity common

lingua franca common language

lesser known not as common

fading away disappearing

great cultural loss loss of heritage

world as a whole globally

ethnic groups in question the relevant minorities

regret feel bad about

irreplaceable role crucial

unique special

national languages common language recognised by the government

unofficial languages smaller languages in a country

various states of decay starting to disappear

assimilate become part of the culture

native tongue native language

antiquated old/outdated

shape mold/influence

vision seeing

interpretation opinion

falls away disappears

tend likely to

follow global or national trends globalisation

at risk in danger

assimilation noun of assimilate

progress modernity

authentic ethnic minorities real groups

stripped away taken away

greatly limits your opportunities not as many options

remain stay

below the poverty line very poor

widely-spoken language common language

abreast up to date about

pursue their passion study/work in the field they want

finding online work getting a job you can work from a computer

inevitable will happen

purely utilitarian point of view completely concerned with the use or practical aspect

supporting indigenous tribes helping ethnic groups

preserve their ancestors way of life keep alive their cultural history