For the Ikizu people the significance of having a good central pole is important in their traditional houses to hold the sturdy wall and thatched roof together. 

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In Tanzania, a half-day transition literacy class was recently held in the small Ikoma village of Nyichoka.  It was open for anyone who wanted to come and learn to read Ikoma.

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...As one of the Ikoma translators began reading the prayer aloud, voices quieted as everyone began to listen intently.  Smiles formed on everyone's faces.  People were looking around at one another, clearly excited about what they were hearing.

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The work of Bible translation is usually thought of as supporting an existing church, or building a foundation for a future church among the people of that language.  However, it can be evangelistic as well.

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One of the terms used in sociolinguistics is Language Vitality. It is basically a strength indicator on how much life the language has. 

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