What I like about the web is that there are a multitude of websites whose sole purpose is to satisfy your curiosity. This is the case of Localingual.
When you arrive at this site, you immediately discover a very colorful world map. But no explanation of what this map is for. So, get ready to move your mouse over this map and turn up your speakers, You will be able to visit the world while listening to the languages and accents of each of the countries on the screen. !
The idea for this website was born in the mind of a travel enthusiast. David Ding is a former Microsoft engineer fascinated by languages and dialects. During his various travels, he was led to discover many of them. So he embarked on the project of creating a sort of audio encyclopedia of languages.
My dream for this site is that it becomes the Wikipedia of the languages and dialects spoken in the world.
This encyclopedia of languages is not yet very full - yet! The dialects and local languages of many countries are still missing, but every day new languages appear.
So you can click on any country on the map to find out how the country is pronounced in the local language, but also in other languages (provided that users have taken the time to register).
In addition to this, you can find everyday phrases to learn a little more about the language.
Of course, since this site is collaborative, you are not safe from coming across little pranksters who record a bit of anything (but that's fair game). Don't worry, it is possible to report fake recordings! Don't hesitate to go take a look at the language of your country to do a bit of cleaning!
Finally, if you wish to contribute, you are welcome to enrich this growing encyclopedia!
In short, here is a small, unpretentious site that deserves a little more attention as its objective is in the direction of awakening to the world and preserving local cultures! Frankly, I like it!
