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Someone who is bilingual knows two languages. The "mother tongue" would be the original, first language that the person learned. Usually the same language that is spoken in the region... but not always.
There is not always a mother tongue. If a child grows up bilingual... two languages are spoken by the parents, and the child learns two languages from day one... that would be a case where "mother tongue" might not apply to the idea of bilingualism.
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How many pages does The Mother Tongue have?
The Mother Tongue has 279 pages.
Is tongue a synonym for language?
Yes it is, tongue and mother tongue as a synonym.
What is the difference between a child mother tongue and his first language?
Depending on what you mean by "first language", there may be no difference. For most people it implies the language you learned first, which is your mother tongue. But for some it might mean "the language you are most fluent in or use most often" which might not be your mother tongue, if, for example, you emigrated at an early age.
What does mother tongue mean?
A person's 'mother tongue' is the main language that they spoke when they were growing up. Usually this will be the language which they used with their mother (which explains the name): but obviously there are exceptions to this (if your mother was a Bangladeshi immigrant who married a mid-Westerner, and you grew up in Boise, then your mother tongue is probably American English - though you might still speak some Bengali with your mother). Recent language research suggests that the main language for most people is the language they speak with their childhood friends, not the language they speak at home: so 'mother tongue' may be a misnomer. It's still a useful idea though: and one that most people understand. Your mother tongue is your first language, the language you are most at ease in , the language in your dreams.
Not including Russia what language is the mother tongue of the greatest percentage of europeans?
German and French
What is aishwarya rai mother tongue?
Her mother tongue is 'Tulu'.
How many pages does The Mother Tongue have?
The Mother Tongue has 279 pages.
Why is 'mother tongue' called 'mother tongue'?
== In this case tongue means language. It is called mother tongue because it is the language spoken by the mother country in which you were born. In multilingual societies like Nigeria, Ghana and most African countries, mother tongue cannot refer to only the language spoken by the mother country. Mother tongue would mean the language the mother or caretaker passes on to the child. The assumption is that children grow under the eye of their mothers, hence mother tongue.
What is the mother tongue of sunil gavaskar?
Sunil Gavaskar's Mother tongue is Konkani
When was The Mother Tongue created?
"The Mother Tongue: English and How It Got That Way" was written by Bill Bryson in 1990.
How often should I water my mother-in-law's tongue plant?
Water your mother-in-law's tongue plant every 2-3 weeks, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings to prevent overwatering.
Is tongue a synonym for language?
Yes it is, tongue and mother tongue as a synonym.
What is the mother tongue in Panama City?
Spanish is the mother tongue but many do speak English.
What is the ISBN of The Mother Tongue?
The ISBN of The Mother Tongue is 0-380-71543-0.
What is the mother tongue for rahul dravid?
Rahul Dravid's mother tongue is Kannada.
What is Katrina Kaifs mother tongue?
English is her mother tongue. It is due to her place of birth, She was born and raised in London.
Would you explain bilingualism in children?
If by this, you mean how bilingualism occurs in children, it is basically through the child being spoken to in their mother tongue by relatives/friends and then, through school, being taught the national or curricular language. In India for example, the home language could be Marathi, a very common language for the Hindu population. But at school, they would also be taught English and then Hindi, both official government languages of India.
