Learning First Language at Home and at School

 

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Well, in this blog I want to share about Learning First Language at Home and at School.

Learning first language is language that a person has been exposed to from birth or within the critical period. In some countries, the term native language or mother tongue refers to the language of one's ethnic group rather than one's first language. School and home are the different environments but them both are the environment which can influence kids in their language. 

Differences between home and school language

	Home Language	School Language
1.	Begins with telegraphic speech	Can begin with full sentences
2.	Is a natural part of daily life	Is a new aspect in the learner’s life
3.	It started no basis in grammar	It has a basis in grammar
4.	Doesn’t require conscious effort	Requires conscious effort
5.	Is based in listening as a first resource	Involves technical knowledge of the language
6	Doesn’t require instruction	It’s require instruction

Tips for Using Language at Home, here are eight things you can do every day to help your child learn the language first. 

1. Use your native language at home 

The easiest, most important step is to use your home language every day. Many families worry that using their home language will confuse their children. In fact, children can easily learn several languages at the same time. They have an easier time learning English when they have a strong foundation in their first language. 

2. Tell stories and sing songs 

Your family has a rich heritage to pass on to your children. Stories, chants, rhymes, poems, sayings, and songs from your childhood are an important part of their heritage. Share these with your children and have fun! 

3. Tell stories and share books together 

Read a book to your child every day—in whatever language you feel most comfortable—beginning at birth. And if you don’t feel comfortable reading words, you can point out the pictures in the book and talk with your child about them. 

4. Check out materials in your language from the library 

Look for books, DVDs, and music in your language. If they don’t have what you want, ask the library staff to help you find what you need. 

5. Talk about your traditions and culture 

Visit your child’s classroom or child care provider. Share your language and traditions, including family songs and games. Encourage your child to retell family stories and share your heritage with their teacher, friends, and others. 

6. Look for activities in your community 

Attend cultural festivals and concerts and meet other families who speak your home language. Join with other families and organize your own events! 

7. Continue using your home language as your children grow older 

Sometimes children start to prefer English as they get older. Talk with your children about the benefits of speaking two languages. Continue using your language, even if your children respond in English so you keep your lines of communication open. 

8. Don’t forget that YOU are key to maintaining your home language 

Parents and other family members are the most important people in your children’s lives. What you value, your children will learn to value. Help them learn that your family’s language and culture are something to be proud of and to treasure. Remember the benefits of your home lan¬guage and remain committed to continuing to use it, no matter your child’s age.

How can school help language better?

Speech-language pathologists are highly trained in the areas of

1. Language development
2. Language comprehension
3. Expressive language (spoken and written)
4. Social Interactions

These areas underlie every topic in every class at every grade level; therefore, difficulty with language can result in poor academic performance. Remediating underlying concepts such as understanding vocabulary or grammatical concepts like plurals, verb and tenses will help a child’s performance in the classroom. This narrow conception of language as a subject is no longer tenable. Language as a subject is one dimension of the language of schooling which also includes language in other subjects. The languages of education perspective are even wider and it includes the importance of regional, minority and migrant languages.

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References 

https://www2.ed.gov/documents/early-learning/talk-read-sing/language-en.pdf

https://bidyapatibedstudy.wordpress.com/2018/10/08/home-language-vs-school-language/