Brian Loo Soon Hua
Linguist · uTalk
Brian is the linguist at uTalk and has dabbled in learning about 40 languages. He is very passionate about endangered languages and is also currently involved in language revival and activism with groups in Australia.
He is currently learning Russian and Cebuano using the uTalk app (yes, he knows – that’s a very strange combination indeed!) and is always finding ways to teach others how to remember complex Chinese characters.
Summit Sessions (4)
Maintaining proficiency in an endangered or low-resource language
Brian Loo Soon Hua shares strategies for maintaining fluency in endangered or low-resource languages, especially when resources are scarce or you live away from speakers. Learn how heritage speakers, researchers, and enthusiasts can overcome unique c
So you want to learn a rare language?
Linguist Brian Loo Soon Hua discusses the unique motivations and challenges of learning rare languages. He outlines three learner profiles—heritage speakers, professionals, and hobbyists—with specific examples.