One of the biggest myths about multilingual children is that they simply “lose interest” in their home language. The reality is often much more complex. Children usually don’t abandon a language because they dislike it. They stop using it when they no longer see a reason to use it. Language survives when it remains meaningful, useful, and connected to real relationships. That’s why preserving a home language isn’t just about teaching words. It’s about creating opportunities, experiences, and emotional connections that make the language matter. In Episodes 217–218 of the Languages Pedagogy Podcast, Yulia Akhmetova explains why so many children drift away from their heritage language and what families can do to keep it alive across generations. 🎧 This conversation may completely change how you think about bilingualism, language maintenance, and family language planning. Listen now at mikenglishonline.com #homelanguage #heritagelanguage #bilingualdevelopment #multilingualparenting #languageandidentity

ಕನ್ನಡಿಗರನ್ನು ಎಚ್ಚರಿಸುವ ಧ್ವನಿಯಾಗಿ, ಕಾಯಕದಲ್ಲಿ ನಿರಂತರ ಸೃಜನಶೀಲರಾಗಿದ್ದ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯೋತ್ಸವ ಪ್ರಶಸ್ತಿ ಪುರಸ್ಕೃತ "#ಕಯ್ಯಾರಕಿಞ್ಞಣ್ಣರೈ" ಅವರ ಜನ್ಮದಿನದ ಸವಿನೆನಪು. #BookBrahma #Nadoja #KannadaFighter #KannadaLanguage #Kannadamovement #LanguageAndIdentity #TributePost

In her poem “Urdu” for TMR 58 • MOTHER TONGUE, Namal Siddiqui, expresses her love of her mother's mother tongue by way of listening to another mother and daughter. 🔗 Discover her poem: bit.ly/urdu-a-poem-language-… #NamalSiddiqui #MotherTongue #ArabWriters #LanguageAndIdentity #DiasporaLit #Poetry #ArabLiterature #SWANA #ArabVoices #TheMarkazReview #TMR58

In her poems for TMR 58 • MOTHER TONGUE, Hajer Requiq explores the generational trauma experienced by immigrants and war refugees of Arab heritage, while also emphasizing hope and healing. 🔗 Discover her poems: bit.ly/sorry-about-the-typos… #HajerRequiq #MotherTongue #ArabWriters #LanguageAndIdentity #DiasporaLit #Poetry #ArabLiterature #SWANA #ArabVoices #TheMarkazReview #TMR58

Stricken by mysterious numbness on a trip to her homeland, Amy Omar (@amyomarsays) wonders: could an attempt at establishing an autonomous identity be the cause? 🔗 Discover the essay: bit.ly/culture-got-your-tong… #AmyOmar #MotherTongue #ArabWriters #LanguageAndIdentity #DiasporaLit #LiteraryEssay #ArabLiterature #SWANA #ArabVoices #TheMarkazReview #TMR58

For an Arab writer, English as a mother tongue can be a lonely place. Mai Al-Nakib's (@maialnakib) latest essay explores what it means to exist at the periphery of the literary establishment. 🔗 Discover the full piece: bit.ly/english-and-my-mother… #MaiAlNakib #MotherTongue #ArabWriters #LanguageAndIdentity #DiasporaLit #LiteraryEssay #ArabLiterature #SWANA #ArabVoices #TheMarkazReview #TMR58

Nurturing curiosity and preserving identity — the true path to meaningful success. Words of wisdom by Padma Shri awardee Prof. Lalit Mangotra inspire us to let children dream, choose, and grow with pride in their roots. #Inspiration #ChildDevelopment #LanguageAndIdentity #FreedomToThink #EducationMatters #CulturalRoots 📌 Follow: X @diprjk | Instagram @dipr_jk @OfficeOfLGJandK @CM_JnK @NitishRajora_

हमारी भावनाओं, संस्कृति और पहचान को अभिव्यक्त करने का वास्तविक सामर्थ्य हमारी मातृभाषाओं में ही है। आइए, इस अंतर्राष्ट्रीय मातृभाषा दिवस पर अपनी ‘मातृभाषा’ की शक्ति का सम्मान करें! #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #LanguageAndIdentity #CulturalRoots #BankofBaroda

OPINION When language becomes freedom! Writer: Santhosh Mathew Click- dailypioneer.com/news/when-l… #InternationalMotherLanguageDay #LanguageRights #LinguisticJustice #BengaliLanguageMovement #Bangladesh #UniversityOfDhaka #MuhammadAliJinnah #UNESCO #ShaheedMinar #MuktiBahini #LanguageAndIdentity #UnityInDiversity #India #IndianLanguages #EighthSchedule #IndoAryan #DravidianLanguages #TibetoBurman #Austroasiatic #VernacularPressAct1878 #NationalEducationPolicy2020 #MotherTongueEducation #Tamil #Sanskrit #EndangeredLanguages #CulturalHeritage #Multilingualism #PreserveOurLanguages

What does it mean to live a life in translation? Here at The Markaz Review, we are endlessly fascinated by the myriad paths language can take, and notably how different languages intersect, collide, clash, or merge. For our first bimonthly issue of 2026, MOTHER TONGUE, we are looking for tales of tongues — forked, split, wounded, enchanted, inherited, castaway, and more 📖 TMR 58 • MOTHER TONGUE drops on March 6th. #MotherTongue #LanguageAndIdentity #LifeInTranslation #DiasporaLit #LiteraryMagazine #ArabLiterature #MultilingualLife #TranslationMatters #WritingCommunity #MiddleEasternWriters #HeritageLang #LitMag

📢 ECPS | Voice of Youth (VoY) 📖 To Where? On Language, Identity, Belonging, and the Cost of Silence ✍️ By Sojoud Al-Hjouj 📌In this reflective essay, 15-year-old writer Sojoud Al-Hjouj explores language not merely as a means of communication, but as the homeland of the soul. Through the evocative concept of the “Ajji”—the individual orphaned from their mother tongue—she argues that abandoning one’s language leads to a deeper estrangement from identity, memory, and authenticity. 📌Blending philosophical reflection with cultural critique, Al-Hjouj examines how performative speech, fear of misunderstanding, and social conformity erode sincerity and belonging in contemporary life. Her essay invites readers to reconsider silence, loyalty, and language as existential choices—and as quiet acts of resistance. 📕Read the VoY article: 🔗 populismstudies.org/to-where… #ECPS #VoiceOfYouth #LanguageAndIdentity #MotherTongue #Belonging #CulturalIdentity #Selfhood #Authenticity #IdentityPolitics

Mature people don’t explain every choice.
Not because they are closed — but because they are settled. The Language of Inner Order — video & article by Tymur Levitin. All language versions inside. 👉 levitinlanguageschool.com/vi… #InnerOrder #LanguageAndIdentity #Maturity #TymurLevitin

At the University of New York Tirana, East Campus, we honored a legacy that spans centuries and nations. On UNESCO’s 15 December World Turkic Language Family Day, UNYT welcomed two distinguished scholars, Prof. Dr. Mustafa Balcı and Prof. Dr. Mehmet Samsakçı, for an inspiring session dedicated to the richness, depth, and unifying power of the Turkic language family. The Turkic languages are not only a bridge between peoples, but they are a testament to history, identity, and cultural strength. At UNYT, we proudly embrace this heritage, fostering dialogue and understanding across borders. With today’s event, we reaffirm our commitment to education that strengthens cultural ties, preserves shared values, and builds the foundations of future cooperation. A language is more than words; it is the voice of a nation. And today, that voice echoed strongly at UNYT. #MaarifAlbania #maarifuniversity #WorldTurkicLanguageDay #TurkicHeritage #CulturalDialogue #LanguageAndIdentity #AcademicExchange #UNYTEastCampus

ANALYSIS Kashi Tamil sangamam 4.0: A dialogue India needs Writer: Chamu Krishna Shastry Click- dailypioneer.com/2025/column… #KashiTamilSangamam #KTS4 #EkBharatShresthaBharat #CulturalUnity #IndianLanguages #LearnTamil #TamilHeritage #BharatiyaBhasha #LanguageIntegration #NorthSouthDialogue #IndianCulture #YouthEngagement #CivilisationalBridge #MultilingualIndia #TamilAndHindi #LanguageAndIdentity #CulturalExchange #IndianUnity #HeritageEducation #LanguagePreservation

கலைமாமணி விருது வழங்கும் விழா. "மொழி சிதைந்தால் இனம் அழிந்துவிடும்" முதலமைச்சர் மு.க.ஸ்டாலின் பேச்சு #Kalaimamani #MKStalinSpeech #TamilLanguage #TamilNaduAwards #Kalaimamani2025 #StalinSpeech #TamilCulture #LanguageAndIdentity #TamilNews #NewsTamil #NewsTamil24x7

Hindi is more than a language; it is our mother tongue and our identity. On this special day, let's honor its importance in uniting people and preserving our cultural heritage. #BCBA #HindiDiwas #LanguageAndIdentity #MotherTongue #IndianCulture #Rajbhasha

Is being called a Bengali an insult? A viral incident in Kerala sparks a heated debate on identity, language and prejudice. #BengaliIdentity #KeralaDebate #LanguageAndIdentity #IdentityPolitics #SocialDebate #CulturalPrejudice #MyKolkata telegraphindia.com/my-kolkat…

As we continue celebrating APF Heritage Week 2025, we’re reflecting on Dr. Amber Abbas’s powerful reminder that language is more than communication—it’s connection, memory, and identity. Don't forget to watch the insightful podcast here: youtube.com/watch?v=QLw23zOG… Share in the comments: What’s one word or phrase in your heritage language that holds special meaning for you? #APFHeritageWeek #DiasporaStories #PakistaniHeritage #LanguageAndIdentity #AmericanPakistanFoundation

A Thoughtful Message from Arunachal CM Pema Khandu 🇮🇳 "Every indigenous community has its own language and traditions in Northeast India. If I speak in my own language, other communities won’t understand it. Hindi, as a binding language, is no problem to learn. In fact, you should learn it." – CM Pema Khandu A powerful reflection on unity through language while respecting the rich tapestry of indigenous cultures. #ArunachalPradesh #NorthEastIndia #LanguageAndIdentity #Bharat

You learned English, spoke it fluently — great. But what real contributions have you made to India's progress through it? Can you list 5? Now compare that with those who stood by Hindi and Indian culture, and represented India on the global stage with pride. Who truly served the nation? #LanguageAndIdentity #IndiaFirst #RespectHindi