Tai languages

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Introduction
The distribution and classification of Tai languages
- The relationship of Tai languages to other language families
- Classification within the family
  - Criteria for classification
  - Differences in vocabulary
  - Differences in phonology
Linguistic characteristics
- Phonological characteristics
- Grammatical characteristics
  - Morphology
  - Syntax
- Vocabulary
- Writing

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