What is diglossia?
Dr. Anthony Pym, professor of Translation and Intercultural Studies and coordinator of the Intercultural Studies Group at the Rovira i Virgili University in Tarragona (Spain), gives an academic video lesson on the subject of diglossia. Although not properly taped, this video is an excellent summary of the conceptualization and application of diglossia in today's sociolinguistic field.
Haiti's class diference and language
In this segment of the HITN TV, Elmide Méléance, from the Haiti Democracy Project, talks about class differences in Haiti, and clarifies that Creole is the language of Haiti, and French is a second language, but because of the class difference, those who speak Creole, who are the largest population, have less opportunities than those who speak French.
How to speak haitian creole?
After seeing this video, you may attempt to speak a few words in Haitian Creole. It is interesting to notice the influence of the French language in the Haitian Creole, but also how it differs from it.
Creoles and Pidgins: A focus on Haitian Creole
A video created by students of a linguistics course at Salem State College, with theories, ideas, origins and perspectives on Haitian Creole, for those interested in knowing more about this language.
Teach Kids Colloquial Arabic "Animals" Fun Songs Music Arabic
This musical cartoon teaches kids a few words in Colloquial Arabic. Interesting to get in contact with the language.
Watch Arabic Lesson for Kids "The Body" Learn Classical Arabic
This cartoon's purpose is to teach kids a few words in Classical Arabic. Can you determine the differences between this video's language and the previous?
Modern Greek - Katharevousa and Dimotiki
A scene from a Greek soap opera, with the actors speaking in katharevousa and dimotiki.