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ABC Open: Preserving the Badimaya language

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ABC Open: Preserving the Badimaya language

SUBJECTS:  EnglishLanguages

YEARS:  F–2, 3–4


The Badimaya language covers areas ranging from Paynes Find, Ninghan Station and Mount Magnet in Western Australia, but the language is in danger of becoming extinct.

How important is it to preserve a language?

Watch this video to find out the importance of language to identity and culture.



Date of broadcast: 2013


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