Mother Tongue

Also known as: mother tongues

The first language that a child learns from birth and uses within the home, providing a vital foundation for early cognitive development, literacy acquisition, and cultural identity.
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The first language that a child learns from birth and uses within the home, providing a vital foundation for early cognitive development, literacy acquisition, and cultural identity.
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