community language
"Community language" refers to languages spoken by specific groups, often differing from the dominant language of the area.
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Definition
C1Sociolinguistics
(academic)A language spoken by a minority group within a larger society, differing from the dominant language.
Example
- Spanish is a community language for many immigrant groups in the United States.
- Welsh serves as a community language in parts of Wales.
C2Language Teaching
(academic, methodology)A teaching approach where learners choose activities and topics, and the teacher supports them like a counselor.
Example
- Community Language Learning focuses on reducing anxiety in the classroom.
- The teacher acted as a guide in the Community Language Learning session.
B2Online Communities
(informal, digital)Shared vocabulary and terms used by members of an online group to foster a sense of belonging.
Example
- The gaming forum developed its own community language over time.
- Using community language helps new members feel included.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "community language":
working languagestandard languagenative languageheritage languageconstructed languagefirst languagetarget languagelanguage learningprivate language