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Give five strengths of first language to a growing child

Give five strengths of first language to a growing child

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i) Promotes self esteem, when learners feel they own language.

ii) Promotes development of innate/ in-born/ natural linguistic faculties

iii) Facilitates faster acquisition of second language concepts

iv) Promotes self identity/ a feeling/ sense of belonging/ they identify themselves with the community/ culture

v) Enhances self expression/ confidence

vi) It becomes the child's language of instruction at the formative years.
johnmulu answered the question on September 21, 2017 at 09:15

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