International Mother Language Day

February 21, 2011

February 21st is International Mother Language Day!

"Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving and developing our tangible and intangible heritage. All moves to promote the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity and multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world and to inspire solidarity based on understanding, tolerance and dialogue."  -- UN website

 

Please read an article about mother tongue instruction in Mozambique written by Catherine Macnab.

 

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