Sola told him I now understood some of their language.

VOA: special.2010.07.17

I try to learn a little of their language to take away some of that stress and confusion,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.13

This happens when an official language is used more often and children stop learning the local language of their parents.

VOA: special.2009.12.02

They have a language of their own. Some of the words and expressions deal with the special areas of their work.

VOA: special.2010.07.25

So,smaller cultures lose their local language as the language of the culture in power becomes the stronger influence.

VOA: special.2009.12.02

He says that in nineteen eighty-six fewer than fifty children in Hawaii could speak their native language fluently.

VOA: special.2009.12.02

He saw it as a way to keep children involved in the language and culture of their tribe.

VOA: special.2009.11.13

Their documentation can be used in the future as a study tool and for language protection efforts,if needed.

VOA: special.2009.12.02

All three plays were noted for their use of sharp language and making fun of human failings.

VOA: special.2010.08.08

And that can only happen if they have a good, solid foundation in their first language."

VOA: special.2010.06.17

Many universities now provide language training to foreign teaching assistants to help them improve their English.

VOA: special.2009.01.29

Of course,with signers,their first language has no written system at all, just hand gestures.

VOA: special.2011.04.13

And she says children from Spanish-speaking families benefit from learning in their own language.

VOA: special.2010.06.17

In language houses, students try to avoid speaking their native language.

VOA: special.2009.08.07