International Mother Language Day

International Mother Language Day

By Nadezhda Ivanova

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​Languages are the most powerful instruments of preserving & developing our tangible & intangible heritage.

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From the UN International Mother Language Day microsite

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• on 21 February to promote linguistic & cultural diversity & multilingualism;

• first announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999;

• "to promote the preservation & protection of all languages used by peoples of the world";

• the initiative of Bangladesh.

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International Mother Language Day is on ____ .

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on 21 February to promote linguistic & cultural diversity & multilingualism;

• first announced by UNESCO on 17 November 1999;

• part of the initiative "to promote the preservation & protection of all languages used by peoples of the world";

• the initiative of Bangladesh.

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​International Mother Language Day

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What country initiated the International Mother Language Day?

• ​on 21 February the people of Bangladesh remember those who fought and died for recognition for the Bangla language.

• "Martyr Monument"- a national monument in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

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​The Shaheed Minar

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The monument in Dhaka is called__

• the Martyar Monument

• the Mausoleum

• the Shaheed Minar

• the Rising Sun

​“Using technology for multilingual learning: challenges & opportunities”

​The Theme of the 2022 International Mother Language Day

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How many world languages are there?

• 700

• 7,000

• 70,000

• 700,000

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An indigenous language is spoken by...

• native people

• aboriginal people

• people of the world

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Indigenous languages are under threat.

• True

• False

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What impacts global languages?

• globalization

• migration

• climate change

• urbanization

The International Decade of Indigenous Languages (2022-2032) aims to ensure indigenous peoples’ right to preserve, revitalize and promote their languages. ​

​IDIL 2022-2032

​.. the dissemination of mother tongues will serve not only to encourage linguistic diversity & multilingual education but also to develop fuller awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions throughout the world.

​From the UN International Mother Language Day microsite

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