"Heritage language" refers to the language that is passed down from generation to generation within a family or community. It is the language that ancestors spoke and is commonly associated with a person's cultural background.
Sentences with «heritage language»
1) One - way dual language programs: Provide instruction in two languages; serve mostly ELs, transitioned (or former) ELs, and heritage language learners in the same classroom. (cps.edu)
In education settings that are linguistically diverse, it is challenging to assess language competency in all represented heritage languages. (gse.harvard.edu)
Papers, posters, and panels relevant to heritage language research and pedagogy were presented from the perspective of disciplines that include, but are not limited to, the following: anthropology, education, applied linguistics, linguistics, assessment, policy, bilingualism, psychology, demographics, sociology. (fabricejaumont.net)