User:Richardmartinez1/Asturian language

The Asturian language is an example of one that has been ignored or “subjected to repeated challenges to its status as a language variety” due to its lack of official status. It has been recognized by the Spanish government, but no evident efforts have been made for preservation. There is no policy readily available for this language.

Although the government of Spain has allowed Asturian to be taught as an optional course in some schools, they have not perceived it as important enough to receive official status. Official status would be vital for revitalization and preservation efforts. As of now, there are 110,000 speakers worldwide, which is considered to be "at risk."

In terms of documentation of grammar in Asturian, there are manuals available online that contain extensive information on how to conjugate verbs, use adjectives and form sentences. It is a complex manual that can be used in schools to facilitate learning.

The Asturian language is mainly spoken in the city of Asturias, or Principáu d'Asturies, a region of northwest Spain.

A translator that can translate English, French, Portuguese and Italian, among a few other languages, into Asturian and vice versa is offered online. This software is funded and maintained by members of the University of Oviedo.

Asturians show cultural expression with instruments and artistry. Its culture can be compared to that of Ireland, Scotland, Wales and Cornwall as they showcase traditional supernatural being, such as dragons, fairies and leprechauns in popular mythology (Wacks, 2017).