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the treasures of mother tongue a journey
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of cultural identity and Heritage
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welcome back dear viewers today we
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embark on an exciting journey to explore
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the meaning and importance of mother
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tongue so grab your linguistic passports
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because we're about to discover
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everything you need to know hello I'm Dr
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amjad alibati and you're watching my
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channel let's Dive Right In
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1. defining mother tongue the term
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mother tongue is one that is often used
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in discussions about language and
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it is sometimes used interchangeably
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with terms like native language or first
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but it's essential to clarify that while
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they are not exactly the same
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at its core the mother tongue refers to
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the language that a child acquires
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naturally from their mother and father
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it is the language that is spoken within
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the family and Community environment
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from the earliest stages of a child's
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this primary language becomes the
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foundation of their linguistic
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development and shapes their
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communication skills thought processes
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and cultural identity
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however the concept of mother tongue
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goes beyond the simple definition of the
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language spoken by a child's parents
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it can also Encompass the language a
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child grows up speaking in their
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immediate environment even if it differs
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from that of their parents
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for example if a child's parents speak
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one language at home but the dominant
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language of the community or school is
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different the latter may become the
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child's primary language which is then
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considered their mother tongue
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Additionally the mother tongue can be
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associated with a particular
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geographical area or ethnic group
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in Multicultural societies individuals
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may have a mother tongue that aligns
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with the language commonly spoken in
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their region or among their ethnic
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this aspect of the mother tongue further
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contributes to their cultural identity
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and sense of belonging moreover the
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mother tongue can be seen as the origin
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or Source from which other languages are
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historical Linguistics often trace the
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development of languages back to their
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common ancestors or proto-languages in
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this context the mother tongue can be
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regarded as the root language from which
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a family of languages has evolved over
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time in summary while the terms mother
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tongue native language and first
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language are closely related they have
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the mother tongue primarily refers to
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the language spoken by a child's mother
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and father shaping their early
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linguistic experiences
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however it can also extend to Encompass
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the language of their immediate
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environment the language of a particular
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geographical area or ethnic group or
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even serve as the ancestral root
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language from which other languages have
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emerged understanding the complexity and
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significance of the mother tongue
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enriches our appreciation for the role
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of language in shaping individual and
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cultural identities 2. mother tongue
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versus first language
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now that we have a better understanding
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of the concept of mother tongue let's
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explore how it relates to the idea of
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the first language you might be
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wondering if these two terms are always
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synonymous well not necessarily
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let's dive into the fascinating world of
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language acquisition and see how the
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mother tongue and first language can
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differ the first language as the name
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suggests refers to the language that a
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child learns to speak first in their
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it is the initial language they acquire
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during their early developmental stages
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however here's where it gets interesting
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depending on the child's exposure to
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different languages the first language
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may or may not align with their mother
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tongue for example even if parents speak
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the mother tongue at home a child may
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start using the dominant Community
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language as their first language if they
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are consistently exposed to it outside
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this often occurs in Multicultural or
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multilingual settings where the language
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of the community school or media becomes
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more influential in the child's language
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on the other hand in households where
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parents have different mother tongues a
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child may have the unique opportunity to
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be exposed to and learn multiple
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languages simultaneously in such cases
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the child can develop multiple mother
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tongues reflecting the linguistic
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richness of their upbringing this
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linguistic journey of multiple mother
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tongues offers a plethora of
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possibilities for cultural enrichment
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and identity formation
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it allows individuals to connect with
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various cultures Embrace diversity and
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Foster a deeper appreciation for the
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beauty of different languages
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so while the mother tongue remains
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deeply connected to family and cultural
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heritage the first language is a dynamic
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process influenced by exposure to the
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languages in the child's immediate
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our linguistic landscape is ever
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evolving shaped by the interactions and
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experiences that Define Our Lives
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as we explore the intricate Paths of
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language acquisition let's celebrate the
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fascinating diversity of human
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communication the Journey of discovering
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our mother tongues and first languages
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is a testament to the power of language
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and shaping our identities and
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connecting us to the world around us 3.
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acquiring the mother tongue now that
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we've understood the significance of the
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mother tongue let's take a fascinating
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journey into the process of how it is
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acquired it's a journey that starts
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before we even take our first breath
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the process of acquiring the mother
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tongue begins even before birth while
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the child is still in the womb during
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this prenatal period a remarkable
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exchange occurs between the unborn child
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and their environment including the
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language spoken by the parents and those
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after birth the child is welcomed into a
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world filled with sounds words and
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language they are enveloped by The
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Familiar voices of their parents family
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members and caregivers usually speaking
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in their mother tongue
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babies have a remarkable ability to
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absorb information and learn from their
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surroundings this is where the magic of
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natural language acquisition begins
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like sponges young minds soak up the
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linguistic input they receive making
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astounding progress in forming the
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foundation of their language skills
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instinctively babies begin to replicate
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the sounds and words they hear through
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imitation and experimentation they learn
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to produce the phonetic elements of
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this early stage of babbling marks the
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first steps towards developing their
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language abilities as the child grows
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their language skills evolve rapidly
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they progress from simple babbling to
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producing recognizable words and
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eventually constructing sentences their
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cognitive abilities expand allowing them
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to comprehend more complex linguistic
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the support and interactions they
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receive from their caregivers play a
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crucial role in this language
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conversations storytelling and even
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playful interactions with caregivers
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further enrich the child's linguistic
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skills it's truly awe-inspiring to
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witness this natural language
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acquisition process young minds
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effortlessly navigate through the
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complexities of their mother tongue and
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in doing so they not only learn the
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mechanics of language but also absorb
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the cultural nuances embedded within it
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this innate ability to learn and adapt
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to language is a testament to the
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incredible potential of the human brain
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it exemplifies the seamless integration
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of Nature and nurture in the development
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of our linguistic abilities so next time
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you observe a baby cooing and babbling
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remember that it's not just adorable
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it's a magical journey of language
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acquisition in progress 4. significance
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as we continue our exploration let's
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delve into the profound significance of
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the mother tongue this linguistic
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treasure goes far beyond mere words it
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holds the key to our cultural heritage
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and shapes our journey through the world
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the mother tongue serves as a bridge
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connecting individuals to their cultural
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roots and Heritage it's more than just a
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means of communication it carries the
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stories traditions and Collective wisdom
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when we speak our mother tongue we honor
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the legacy of our ancestors and preserve
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the essence of our cultural identity
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moreover the mother tongue provides us
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with valuable insights into the language
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environment and culture in which our
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parents and ancestors grew up
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through language we gain access to a
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world of Customs beliefs and practices
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that have shaped the lives of those who
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Beyond its cultural significance the
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mother tongue plays a fundamental role
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in shaping our language acquisition and
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as our first linguistic encounter it
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teaches us the basic linguistic
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structure and forms the building blocks
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of our language skills the brain
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instinctively internalizes the patterns
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and rules of our mother tongue which
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become the foundation for understanding
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this linguistic scaffolding influences
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how we process and interpret other
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languages we encounter later in life
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interestingly the similarities and
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differences between the mother tongue
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and other languages we encounter can
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significantly impact our language
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languages that share similarities with
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our mother tongue may feel more familiar
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and thus easier to learn while languages
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with Stark differences may present more
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embracing the mother tongue and
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nurturing its role in our lives can
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foster a deep sense of belonging and
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pride in our linguistic heritage
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it empowers us to engage more
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meaningfully with our communities
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connecting us on a profound level with
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those who share our mother tongue
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furthermore the mother tongue enriches
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Our Lives by opening doors to diverse
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cultural experiences it allows us to
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engage with literature music and art
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from our cultural background broadening
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our Horizons and deepening our
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understanding of the world around us
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as we celebrate the significance of the
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mother tongue let us embrace the
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linguistic tapestry of Our Lives
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by cherishing our mother tongues we
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honor the wisdom of the past Savor the
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beauty of language and create a
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meaningful connection with our own
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cultural heritage five forgetting the
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now as we continue our exploration let's
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Ponder a poignant aspect of language and
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culture the possibility of forgetting
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while the mother tongue holds great
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significance it is not immune to the
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passage of time and changing
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what happens when the language we once
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spoke with ease and familiarity starts
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to fade from our lives
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well it's entirely possible for
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individuals to forget their mother
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tongue if they are no longer exposed to
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it or if it is not used frequently
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languages are living entities
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intertwined with the ebb and flow of
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communities and generations
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if a language is not actively spoken and
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passed down through the generations it
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can slowly fall into disuse tragically
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this can lead to the gradual decline of
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a language and in some cases its
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when a community's language is
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overshadowed by a more dominant
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Community language the process of
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language attrition can take place and
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the home language may be overtaken by
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the community language
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the consequences of language loss are
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as languages disappear they take with
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them unique ways of understanding the
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world cultural expressions and the
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collective memories of a community
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however it's essential to remember that
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language revitalization efforts can play
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a crucial role in preserving endangered
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community-driven initiatives language
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immersion programs and efforts to pass
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on the mother tongue to younger
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Generations can breathe new life into
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for individuals who have lost their
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mother tongue or feel disconnected from
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it rekindling their connection to the
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language can be a deeply meaningful
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journey of rediscovery language learning
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even in adulthood is a beautiful
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Endeavor that allows individuals to
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reclaim their linguistic Heritage and
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strengthen their ties to their cultural
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Roots so if you find yourself yearning
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to reconnect with your mother tongue
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remember that it's never too late to
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embark on this transformative linguistic
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journey by preserving and revitalizing
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our mother tongues we not only preserve
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the beauty of language diversity but
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also honor the identity and Heritage of
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the communities to which we belong let's
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celebrate the richness of linguistic
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diversity and take an active role in
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safeguarding the precious Legacy of our
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mother tongues for generations to come
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thank you for joining us on this
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thought-provoking exploration of
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forgetting the mother tongue
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remember languages are an integral part
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of our cultural Fabric and preserving
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them is an invaluable gift to our shared
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importance of language preservation
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until next time embracing the mother
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as we near the end of our journey let's
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delve into the importance of embracing
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the mother tongue in our ever-changing
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preserving our cultural heritage is not
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just a matter of nostalgia it's a way of
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understanding and appreciating our true
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selves for those who didn't have the
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opportunity to grow up speaking their
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mother tongue the Journey of learning it
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is an invaluable one Embrace this chance
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to delve into the depths of your
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cultural identity as it opens doors to
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an enriched linguistic landscape
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language learning is not merely about
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acquiring a set of words it's about
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connecting with the soul of a culture it
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allows us to experience the nuances the
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idioms and the Expressions that make
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each language unique
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as you embark on this linguistic
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Adventure you'll find that learning your
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mother tongue is like unlocking a
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treasure Trove of cultural wisdom it
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holds stories values and traditions that
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have been passed down through
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generations providing a deeper insight
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into the world views of those who came
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embracing your mother tongue is not just
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about the language it's about
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celebrating the essence of who you are
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and where you come from it connects you
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with your roots nurturing a sense of
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belonging and pride in your cultural
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additionally as you embrace your mother
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tongue you become a steward of cultural
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diversity by preserving and passing on
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your language to Future Generations you
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contribute to the vibrant tapestry of
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human languages it's not only a gift to
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yourself but also to your family and
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Community language has the power to
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bring people together bridging gaps and
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fostering understanding among diverse
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so for those embarking on this journey
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remember that it's never too late to
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connect with your mother tongue each
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step you take in learning and speaking
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it is a step towards a deeper
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understanding of yourself and the world
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around you thank you for joining us on
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this enlightening linguistic Adventure
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if you found this exploration of the
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mother tongue meaningful don't forget to
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give this video a thumbs up and share it
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with others who may also appreciate the
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beauty of embracing one's cultural
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until next time this is Dr amjad Ali
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remember as we embrace our mother
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tongues we celebrate the richness of our
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cultural heritage and bring ourselves
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closer to the heart of our identity AS