Every year on February 21, there is an event known as International Mother Language Day. It fosters multilingualism and attempts to promote linguistic and cultural variety.
The goal of International Mother Language Day is to raise awareness of how languages and bilingualism promote inclusiveness. Nowadays, everyone is aware of the important role that languages play in growth, international communication, and maintaining cultural variety. It also promotes cooperation and ensures that everyone receives a high-quality education.
Why is our Mother Tongue essential?
Below are a few factors on why it is highly essential to understand your mother tongue.
Children’s Communication Skills Development
Several studies indicate that kids who can comprehend and connect their mother tongue well can advance their cognitive abilities quickly. Also, it is thought that children who are learning in their mother tongue have great academic performance. On the other hand, those who are learning another language, aren’t great enough.
It’s Preferable to Communicate Using Your Own Tongue
We can preserve our culture well by using our languages. By just learning the mother tongue, one may have a complete understanding of a specific culture. So, by speaking their mother tongue, people can maintain a connection to their cultural origins.
The learning of Second Languages Gets Simpler
It is a definite truth that youngsters who are native speakers of their mother tongue find learning another language simpler. Since their literacy in the language got already improved.
Better Job Chances
There are several career possibilities available to locals who are strong in their home tongue for enterprises expanding internationally. There are many opportunities to make money in your mother tongue if you are literate in it.
Enhance Your Self-Confidence
Most immigrant children lose track of their mother language, or occasionally, their parents don’t even mention it to them. Nonetheless, parents must recognize that their children take pride in using their mother tongue. They become more aware of their ancestry and culture. Also, it assists in strengthening their self-confidence.
I would like to say, it is not a shame to speak in your own mother language for anyone. We all should respect our mother tongue. So honoring International Mother Language Day is a very essential event for all of us across the whole world.
