Directions: Answer the following questions. You don’t have to finish all the questions.
Feel free to continue the conversation along the topic.
課題: 以下の質問をもとに講師と会話をしましょう。質問を全て終わらせることにこだわる必要はありません。
テーマに沿って自由に会話を続けてみてください。
1. How do languages evolve over time, and what role do dialects play in this process?
2. What role does language play in shaping and preserving cultural traditions and oral histories?
3. How has globalization impacted the spread of languages and the influence of dominant languages on smaller languages?
4. Can you explain how the preservation of dialects can contribute to cultural diversity?
5. How do language and dialects influence humor, slang, and the creation of new words and expressions?
6. How do stereotypes related to accents and dialects affect individuals' opportunities in education and employment?
7. In what ways can bilingualism or multilingualism impact an individual's cognitive abilities and thinking patterns?
8. What are the challenges and benefits of preserving endangered languages, and how can this be achieved effectively?