Video recording can convey lip movements in pronunciation, facial expressions, and accompanying gestures. They may also show the country related to a particular story. As an aside, the committee notes that there is potential for the commercial production of some stories about the origins of plants, animals and landforms told in language with sub-titles in English or other languages for overseas markets. The recording of stories is an important part of language maintenance. Although video is growing in use, print and audio tapes are still common.
Communities have increasingly ready access to videos, magazines, books and music in English.
Access to similar material in their own language is needed if English is not to take over completely. Radio and television broadcasts in language are highly desirable if the relevance and status of language is to be maintained. Printed material in language is important for both adults and children but to date there has been a dearth of suitable material for adults. Several communities produce community newspapers in their own language. Many songs in vernacular, or English and vernacular, are also being composed, played and recorded.