To preserve and revitalize endangered languages.

To study the history and evolution of languages.

To create new languages.

To translate documents from one language to another.

Audio recordings of native speakers.

Transcribed texts of spoken language.

Grammatical descriptions.

Lexical databases.

All of the above.

They provide a permanent record of the spoken language.

They allow researchers to analyze the phonology and prosody of the language.

They can be used to create teaching materials for language revitalization efforts.

All of the above.

Gaining access to endangered language communities.

Finding qualified linguists to conduct the documentation.

Obtaining funding for language documentation projects.

All of the above.

They can be used to create teaching materials for language learners.

They can help native speakers to reconnect with their language.

They can raise awareness about the importance of language preservation.

All of the above.

Obtaining informed consent from language speakers.

Protecting the privacy of language speakers.

Ensuring that language documentation benefits the community.

All of the above.

It facilitates the recording and transcription of language data.

It enables the creation of digital archives and databases.

It allows for the development of language learning and teaching tools.

All of the above.

It provides a baseline for comparing languages over time.

It helps identify patterns and trends in language evolution.

It allows researchers to reconstruct the history of languages.

All of the above.

Collaborating with native speakers and communities.

Using a variety of documentation methods.

Ensuring the long-term preservation of language data.

All of the above.

It provides data for linguistic analysis and research.

It helps to expand our understanding of linguistic diversity.

It contributes to the development of linguistic theories.

All of the above.

Ensuring the physical integrity of the recordings.

Maintaining access to the recordings over time.

Dealing with technological obsolescence.

All of the above.

It provides materials for language teaching and learning.

It helps to raise awareness about the importance of language preservation.

It can inspire and motivate language speakers to engage in revitalization efforts.

All of the above.

Obtaining informed consent from language speakers.

Protecting the privacy of language speakers.

Ensuring that the documentation process benefits the community.

All of the above.

It provides insights into the cultural and social context of language use.

It helps to document traditional knowledge and practices.

It can contribute to the understanding of cultural identity and heritage.

All of the above.

Dealing with unclear or distorted audio.

Transcribing languages with complex phonology or grammar.

Ensuring the accuracy and consistency of transcriptions.

All of the above.