New York, the World’s Most Linguistically Diverse Metropolis
New York, the World’s Most Linguistically Diverse Metropolis
In Language City, Ross Perlin, a linguist, takes readers on a tour of the city’s communities with endangered tongues.
June 05, 2025
As co-director of the Endangered Language Alliance, Ross Perlin has managed a variety of projects focused on language documentation, language policy, and public programming around urban linguistic diversity. Photo by Cecil Howell.