language nest
The term "language nest" refers to a revitalization strategy where children are immersed in endangered languages to promote fluency and cultural preservation.
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Definition
C1Linguistics
(technical, academic)A program where children learn an endangered language through immersion with fluent speakers, often in a community setting.
Example
- The language nest has successfully increased the number of fluent speakers in the community.
- Children in the language nest interact with elders who speak the language fluently.
C1Education
(technical, academic)A place where young children are immersed in a minority language to promote its revitalization and transmission.
Example
- The school established a language nest to help preserve the local dialect.
- Parents enrolled their children in the language nest to ensure they learn their ancestral language.
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