Native language Importance
IMPORTANCE OF NATIVE LANGUAGE Language as a part of culture Observational aspects of culture, such as food, clothing, religion and language, are only a part of a person's cultural heritage. The shared cultural heritage unites the members of the group and creates a sense of belonging through the acceptance of this community. Language is an integral part of cultural expression. As a source for the communication of values, beliefs and customs, it fulfils an important social function and promotes a sense of group identity and solidarity. It is a means by which a culture, its traditions and its common values can be transmitted and preserved. Cultural and linguistic diversity is a feature of most countries today as historical events and human migration bring people from different groups together. In multilingual societies, the preservation of the languages of different ethnic and cultural groups is essential for the preservation of cultural heritage and identity. Loss of language means