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Continue reading →: Writing an Iu Mien Language Newspaper and Promoting Iu Mien Native Language LiteracyBy Sumeth Prasertsud (Bienh, Zoih Daqv) The Iu Mien language newspaper (หนังสือพิมพ์ภาษาอิ้วเมี่ยน), entitled “Iu-Mienh Unity,” was created in 2005 and stemmed from several reasons. First of all, the Iu Mien language newspaper was part of my list of creating or producing as many written materials in the Iu Mien language.…
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Continue reading →: Preserving the Iu Mien Language Begins with Teaching the 2nd GenerationBy David Saechao As an educator, I often focus on identifying gaps in students’ knowledge and learning, as this allows me to tailor my teaching approach to help students overcome obstacles. In the context of preserving the Iu Mien language, however, I’ve observed that a major challenge lies in the…
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Continue reading →: Writing an Iu Mien DictionarySumeth Prasertsud (Bienh, Zoih Daqv) is one of the few individuals who have taken on the monumental task of writing and compiling full-length dictionaries for the Iu Mien language. With years of dedicated study, Sumeth has become a specialist in the language, providing invaluable resources to Mien communities around the…
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Continue reading →: The Challenge of Different DialectsThe Iu Mien language is a rich and complex tapestry, woven with threads of diverse dialects that reflect the unique histories and cultures of Mien communities around the world. Broadly speaking, the Mien language is categorized into three major dialects: Chinese-Mien, Vietnamese-Mien, and Lao/Thai-Mien. However, within these broad dialects exist…
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Continue reading →: An Endangered LanguageAlthough the Mien language is still spoken by many today, it is at risk of becoming endangered as younger generations are increasingly less inclined to learn and use it. This trend raises alarms about the future of the Mien language and the cultural heritage it represents. Languages around the world…
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