 Shintani also reports that Mon influence is present in all Brakaloungic languages, while some also have significant Burmese and Shan influence.The Kayan languages are spoken in Kayah State, southern Shan State, and northern Karen State.There are four branches according to Shintani (2016), namely Kangan ("lowland dwellers"), Kakhaung ("highland dwellers"), Lawi ("South"), and Latha ("North").