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We know that being exposed to different languages at an early age has many benefits. Growing up in a bilingual or multilingual environment not only encourages connection with other cultures but it also brings about many cognitive benefits.

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When we acquire our first language, it happens in stages – we don’t just speak in full sentences from the day we’re born. We gradually acquire the skills to communicate in our mother tongue and/or other tongue. Also, we don’t have to formally learn it – we pick it up from those around us.  

Those feelings of frustration, anger, disappointment, loss, are the same feelings teachers and learners experience when they do not understand each other. When your language is not acknowledged, let alone understood, it could impact negatively on learning.