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Here is a link to a story that was featured in The Washington Post dealing with languages. It was written by Rick Noack and Lazaro Gamio. Very Cool! 
_The World’s Languages In 7 Maps And Charts

Here you will find videos we watched in class dealing with the spread of language.


Wars contributed to the spread of language

How do we learn language?
How and why did writing develop?

Cognates? Hey, I know that word! 
Indo-European Languages
World History: Countries
History of Europe

How religion helped spread language
World Religions