Cover of How to Kill a Language

How to Kill a Language

Narrated by Sophia Smith Galer

Released
July 7, 2026
Length
9 hrs 37 mins
Format
Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher
Random House Audio
"How to Kill a Language" by Sophia Smith Galer is an insightful exploration of the global decline of many languages due to various factors such as war, climate change, and cultural shifts. Combining investigative journalism with travelogue narratives, the book examines the cultural, political, and personal impacts of language loss from different regions around the world. It also highlights efforts to reclaim and preserve endangered languages, making a compelling case for the importance of linguistic diversity.

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